The objective was achieving economic growth, while ensuring that accrued benefits reached all sections of society. The National Development Policy replaced the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1990 but continued to pursue most NEP policies of affirmative action for bumiputera.
The objective was to stimulate economic growth and ensure equitable distribution of its benefits across all social groups. The National Development Policy replaced the New Economic Policy (NEP) in 1990, continuing many of its policies focused on affirmative action for bumiputera.