Tag: Bumiputera Empowerment

MARA Remains Core Institution in Empowering Bumiputera Development – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim yesterday reaffirmed the important role of MARA as the core institution in advancing the Bumiputera empowerment agenda through a more fair, inclusive and comprehensive national development framework. Speaking after a special meeting with MARA’s top management, Anwar said the institution continues to play a vital role in safeguarding the future of the Bumiputera community while contributing towards building a more sustainable and resilient nation. He stressed that efforts to strengthen Bumiputera empowerment must continue through expanded access to quality education, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), skills training, education financing, entrepreneurial development and support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs). According to the Prime Minister, policies and initiatives championed by MARA have helped produce more skilled and semi-skilled workers, as well as competitive local professionals and entrepreneurs capable of contributing meaningfully to the national workforce. “These efforts will simultaneously increase Bumiputera participation, ownership and mastery in the national economy in line with present demands and future challenges,” he said. Anwar also highlighted MARA’s various transformation initiatives and entrepreneur scaling programmes, which have benefited millions of Bumiputera students and entrepreneurs by strengthening social mobility and economic participation. He emphasized that the Bumiputera empowerment agenda must continue to be driven with strong governance, integrity and effective implementation to ensure lasting impact for future generations. The Prime Minister said the special meeting with MARA leadership was aimed at ensuring the institution remains focused on delivering its mandate efficiently while adapting to evolving economic realities and national priorities. -- MINUTESMY -- SOURCE: FB ANWAR IBRAHIM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim yesterday reaffirmed the important role of MARA as the core institution in advancing the Bumiputera empowerment agenda through a more fair, inclusive and comprehensive national development framework. Speaking after a special meeting with MARA’s top management, Anwar said the institution continues to play a vital role […]