Delegates from the Malaysian government expressed commitment and support to Bangsamoro Development Agency (BDA) for the implementation of the quick gains projects articulated in the Bangsamoro Development Plan (BDP).

In a visit on December 22, 2014 at BDA Central Management Office in Cotabato City, the delegates met with BDA executive director Mohamad S. Yacob and BDA key staff.

BDA program division head Engr. Windel P. Diangcalan presented the BDP highlights, elucidating that the formulation of the comprehensive Bangsamoro development plan started way back in 2002 during the establishment of BDA, attempted in 2005 and produced Joint Needs Assessment with the World Bank and the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP).

It attempted again on 2007 and came up a socio-economic development plan with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Only this time as he emphasized that the same will be realized through the backing of national government and various development partners.

The BDP shall immediately respond to the clamor from the ground. The delivery of basic services and projects that will address the sources of dissatisfaction in the Bangsamoro communities shall be happening now.

The Malaysian delegates were optimistic in extending its assistance to the BDA for the attainment of just, honorable, lasting peace and sustainable development in the Bangsamoro.

The delegation was led by Datuk Hasanah Abd Hamid, Director General of Prime Minister Department in Malaysia.

Executive director Yacob was truly overwhelmed for the genuine effort and commitment offered by the delegates.