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nch of National Transport
Policy 2019-2030

The National Transport Policy 2019 - 2030 (DPN 2019-2030) is in line with
Shared Prosperity Vision 2030, which aims at achieving sustainable growth
along with fair and equitable distribution.

DPN 2019-2030 emphasises on the inclusion of the people as well as DPN 2019-2030 will be the thrust to boost the country in terms of
the industrialisation of economic activities of the transport sector, logistics with the improvement of the road, rail, air and maritime
especially public transport. It is formulated to provide core policies sectors as well as its connectivity with each other to make Malaysia a
and strategies to enhance economic competitiveness, ensuring Regional Distribution Center. The policy will also leverage on the rapid
inclusiveness and accessibility, while at the same time minimizing the development of technology in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0)
negative impact of the transportation system on the environment. to encourage the transfer of capital to public transport as well as address
the issue of transport accessibility by the disabled and rural population.
This National Transport Policy (DPN) 2019-2030 was launched by
the Prime Minister on 17 October 2019. It sets a new direction for The five core principles of DPN are to strengthen governance towards
Malaysia to develop an efficient transport sector, integrated and a conducive environment for the transport sector; optimize, build
sustainable, while driving economic growth and supporting the well- and maintain infrastructure; services and transportation networks
being of the people in line with the status of a developed nation. The to maximize efficiency; improve the aspects of security; integration
policy outlines five core policies and 23 specific strategies in providing connectivity and accessibility to facilitate travel; moving forward towards
a smart transportation system, connectivity, easy and secure and meet the green transport ecosystem; and expanding the global footprint and
the needs of the people. promoting the internationalisation of transportation services.

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