(Corrects headline, paragraphs 1 and 2 to reflect minister saying plan “builds on” 52 billion ringgit GDP contribution, not “targets”)
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Malaysia will launch a plan for its natural gas industry that builds on the sector’s current 52 billion ringgit ($11.7 billion) contribution to gross domestic product, the economy minister said on Thursday.
Minister Rafizi Ramli said the roadmap would be released this year and was intended to spur investments into the industry.
($1 = 4.4630 ringgit)
(Reporting by Danial Azhar; Editing by John Mair)