To improve the livelihoods of the bottom 40% of households, support will be
provided through education and entrepreneurship, strengthened access to basic
amenities, and implementation of tailored programs for target groups with specific
needs. The government has set targets to reduce poverty incidence from 3.8% in
2009 to 2% in 2015, increase the mean income of the bottom 40% of households
from RM1,440 in 2009 to RM2,300 in 2015, and reduce the Gini coefficient from
44.1 in 2009 to 42.0 in 2015. The plan details many other programs to support
inclusiveness.