60 Years of MARA Serving the Bumiputera Community
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- The Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DPMM) congratulated MARA on its 60th anniversary, recognizing its role in empowering the Malay community.
- DPMM supports MARA's proposed transformation plans, including enhancing the MARA Act and exploring TVET and AI in education.
- The chamber also backs initiatives to bring Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to Bursa Malaysia and commends MARA's asset accumulation of over RM20 billion.
The Dewan Perniagaan Melayu Malaysia (DPMM) extends its heartfelt congratulations to Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) on its momentous 60th anniversary. As an organization that was present at the very inception of MARA, having participated in the Bumiputera Economic Congress of 1965, DPMM holds a unique and deeply vested interest in MARA's journey and its profound impact on the Malay community.
Untuk rekod, DPMM terlibat secara langsung di dalam Kongres Ekonomi Bumiputera 1965 bersama cerdik pandai dan golongan peniaga Melayu ketika itu mencadangkan penubuhan Mara.
For six decades, MARA has stood as a steadfast pillar, driving the economic empowerment of the Bumiputera community. Its contributions span critical areas, from fostering entrepreneurship through financing and guidance to nurturing talent via renowned institutions like MRSM and UniKL, producing millions of skilled professionals. Furthermore, MARA's efforts in socio-economic development and providing essential infrastructure and opportunities have significantly uplifted Bumiputera participation, ownership, and mastery across various sectors.
DPMM menyokong saranan Timbalan Perdana Menteri dan Pengerusi Mara untuk merangka pelan transformasi termasuk menambah baik Akta Mara.
DPMM wholeheartedly endorses MARA's forward-thinking initiatives, including the proposed transformation plans aimed at modernizing the MARA Act and embracing future-oriented industries like Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The support for bringing Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to Bursa Malaysia is particularly crucial, signaling a commitment to elevating Bumiputera businesses to greater heights. The impressive accumulation of assets exceeding RM20 billion is a clear testament to MARA's effective stewardship and impactful economic contributions.
DPMM juga menyokong kenyataan Perdana Menteri agar institusi pendidikan di bawah Mara menerokai industri berlandaskan Pendidikan dan Latihan Teknikal dan Vokasional (TVET) dan kecerdasan buatan (AI).
From our perspective in Malaysia, MARA's 60-year legacy is not just about institutional success; it's about the tangible upliftment of an entire community. While international observers might see a government agency, we see a vital engine of progress, a symbol of national commitment to equitable development. DPMM's active collaboration, including the launch of the Gema DPMM-Gerakan Ekoniaga Madani program with MARA as a strategic partner, underscores our shared vision. This story is significant because it celebrates an institution that has consistently worked to bridge economic disparities and empower its people, a narrative that resonates deeply within the fabric of Malaysian society.
DPMM juga menyokong harapan Perdana Menteri untuk menggiatkan usaha membawa perusahaan mikro, kecil dan sederhana (PMKS) ke Bursa.
DistantNews Editorial
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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