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Published: Tuesday October 16, 2012 MYT 5:21:00 PM

PM: Initial 33 IBO projects to bring in RM1.58bil revenue in next 3 years


KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 33 projects under the initial Innovation Business Opportunities (IBO) initiatives are expected to rake in RM1.58 billion in revenue over the next three years, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

Announcing the results of the Phase 1 of IBO and other strategic wealth creation initiatives at the Parliament on Tuesday, he said that out of the 42 initial IBOs offered via transparent competitive bidding, 15 had been taken up by industry partners for commercialisation, while 18 others were in different stages of negotiations.

Najib, who is also the Finance Minister, said the total revenue potential for the 15 projects had been estimated at RM832mil and the 18 under negotiations had the potential of adding RM748mil more to the nation's gross national income.

"It must be kept in mind that the above revenues totalling RM1.58bil over the three years are new wealth opportunities uncovered by the government.

"This is what a responsible government does - produce visible and tangible results for the rakyat through business community, not mere rhetoric or empty promises. Real results come from real work, not imaginary plans."

Najib also announced the second phase of IBO involving 50 new products or technologies with a revenue potential of RM560mil in the third year.

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