Malaysia’s Thirteenth Plan (13MP) marks a shift towards balancing economic reform, social equity, and sustainability. Building on decades of five-year planning, it aims to harness digitalisation, artificial intelligence, and high-value investments to boost productivity while tackling cost-of-living pressures, inequality, and climate risks. However, lessons from previous plans highlight recurring issues like weak implementation, regional disparities, and limited inclusivity. This evaluation concentrates on three priorities: increasing the economic ceiling, strengthening essential services in health, education, and housing, and embedding sustainability across all sectors. The success of the 13MP will depend on accountability, closing digital divides, and ensuring development that is both resilient and inclusive, leaving no Malaysian behind.