This document discusses the role of the Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) in developing entrepreneurs in Malaysia. MARA is a statutory body under the Ministry of Rural Development that was established in 1966 to spearhead entrepreneurship, education, and investment opportunities for Bumiputeras. The agency offers various programs to help entrepreneurs at different stages, including training programs, assistance with business standards and product development, technology adoption, and startup funding and incubator support. These programs aim to enhance entrepreneurship and business opportunities for Bumiputeras in Malaysia.

1. Role of Government in the
formation of entrepreneurs

2. Are You Ready?

3. Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA)
Kementerian Pembangunan Luar Bandar

4. Introduction
• Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), or the Council of Trust for the People, an agency under
the purview of the Ministry of Rural Development, was established on 1 March 1966 as a
statutory body by an Act of Parliament as a result of the first Bumiputera Economic
Congress resolution in 1965.
• The Council is responsible for developing, encouraging, facilitating and fostering the
economic and social development in the federation, particularly in rural areas.

5. Vision & Mission
• To be an outstanding organisation of trust,
upholding the nation's pride
• Spearheading the fields of entrepreneurship,
education and investment to enhance equity
holding of Bumiputera

6. Goal and Objective
Enhancement of Entrepreneurs
Business Opportunities
Business Financing Facilities
Facilities Infrastructure Facilities

7. How this agency
helps entrepreneurs?

8. BUSINESS CLUSTER
A network of connected businesses, suppliers, and associates in a specific
field that are all located in the same geographical area. Clusters are thought to
provide increased efficiency and productivity so businesses can be competitive on a
national and global scale.

9. FOOD &
BEVERAGE LIFESTYLE
WELLNESS
ICT &
CREATIVE
Business cluster

10. ADVANCE
TECH.
AUTOMOTIVE
CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES
Business cluster

11. 5 PROGRAM FOCUs
ENPRENEURSHIP
MERIT
BASE
EXPAND
ADAPT
STAR

12. MERIT
MARA ENTREPRENEURIAL INTEGRATED TRAINING
Entrepreneurship Training Program for equipping entrepreneurs
with knowledge, skills and characteristics entrepreneurship in
accordance with the will current market and technological
developments to make them competitive, competitive and
resilient in the face of the era globalization.

13. INTRODUCTION SKOP REQUIREMENT
SPECIAL GENERAL
PIONEER
• Creation
Involves activities in
the form of exposure
and awareness of
entrepreneurship.
Open to ALL
Bumiputera
1. Bumiputera
2. Aged 18 - 60
years
3. Priority to high-
potential businesses
PROGRESSIVE
• Development
Entrepreneurial
Training Stage to
strengthen new and
existing
entrepreneurs.
Open to all
Bumiputeras who
HAVE registered
business
PREMIER
• Empowerment
Entrepreneurship
Training to empower
entrepreneurs in
management,
productivity and high
technology aspects.
Bumiputera
entrepreneurs who
want to increase
their business and
operate over 6
MONTHS
MERIT

14. BASE
BUSINESS ADVANCEMENT AND STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Facilities available for help improve performance and productivity of the
company as well solve problems through quality and quality advice effective.
Program control implemented by the Facilitator MARA.

15. INTRODUCTION SKOP GENERAL
CONDITIONS
COMMITMENT
FEE
PROGRESS
• Bumiputera
Manufacturers
Standardization
Development
Program.
HALAL, GMP, HACCP,
ISO, MeSTI, MyIPO
and other International
Standardization
1. Bumiputera
2. Aged 18 - 60
years
3. 60% of the
company's
ownership is
Bumiputera.
4. COMPANY has
registered with
SSM / local
authorities
Company
• First time - 10%
of the cost
• 2nd time - 25%
of the cost
• 3rd time & - 50%
of the next cost
Products
• 20% of the cost
PROCEED
• Company
development &
development
program.
Company
• Business diagnostics,
business coaching,
systems
accounting, ICT &
computing.
Products
• sealing, packing, R &
D
PROTECT
• Company
transformation and
recovery program.
Transformation and
recovery company
BASE

16. EXPAND
ENTREPRENEUR PRODUCT ADVANCEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Entrepreneurship facility scheme for develop and
improve product or service Malaysian entrepreneurs
involve promotional activities, advertising and strategic
marketing for the market domestic and global.

17. SKOP COMMITMENT
FEE
GENERAL
CONDITIONS
Advertising
• Printed Materials, Print Media, Electronic
Media, Social Media
• 20% of the cost 1. Malaysian Citizen /
Bumiputera
2. Aged 18 and above.
3. Company has been
registered with SSM /
Local Authorized
Body.
4. Bumiputera equity
holdings within the
company must be at
least 60%.
5. The company has
the products / services
available and the
potential for
marketed.
Jaringan Pasaran Strategik Awam /
Swasta (Dalam Negara)
• Ekspo/Karnival/Pameran, Lawatan
Perdagangan, Pemadanan Perniagaan,
Penyenaraian Produk di Outlet dalam
Negara.
• 30% of the cost
Increased Export Products
• Overseas Trade Expo / Exhibition, Trade
Mission and product listing at Overseas
outlets
• 50% of the cost
Biz Channel @ MARA (organized by
MARA)
• Entrepreneurship Expo / Carnival, MARA
Product Fest, Promotion at Hypermarket /
Retail Shop, New Product Launch
• 30% of the cost
EXPAND

18. ADAPT
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEUR
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Entrepreneurial Entrepreneurship Program in the
middle and major classes (top entrepreneur)
especially in technology for asset holdings and
citizens equity in upgrading.

19. FACILITIES GENERAL CONDITIONS
SKOP MAXIMUM
LIMIT (RM)
COMMITMENT
FEE
Technology
Development
Training
50,000 10% of the cost 1. Malaysian Citizen /
Bumiputera
2. Aged 18 and above.
3. Company has been
registered with SSM / Local
Authorized Body.
4. Bumiputera equity holdings
within the company must be at
least one-
at least 60%.
5. The company has the
products / services available
and the potential to be
marketed.
6. Business in Automotive,
Technical, and High
Technology.
Research,
Development and
Technology (RD &
I)
50,000 10% of the cost
Starting Grant 50,000 10% of the cost
Production &
Commercialization
100,000 10% of the cost
ADAPT

20. STAR
START UP ACCELERATOR PROGRAM
A mentoring program through the development of incubators
where facilities such as infrastructure, financial funds and consultation
will be provided in line with the needs of entrepreneurs in the current
development

21. STAR
FACILITIES GENERAL CONDITIONS
SKOP MAXIMUM
LIMIT (RM)
COMMITMENT
FEE
Rental Grants 5,000
_
1. Malaysian Citizen /
Bumiputera
2. Aged 18 and above.
3. Company has been
registered with SSM / Local
Authorized Body.
4. Bumiputera equity holdings
within the company must be at
least
at least 60%.
5. The company has the
products / services available
and the potential to be
marketed.
6. Business in Automotive,
Technical, and Technology
Initial Capital
Grant
1,000
Machine Tool
Assistance
7,000
Equipment and
Facilities
Incubator
Subject to
application by
IPMA and State
MARA Office.

22. CONCLUSION
What we get from this task is that there are various agencies and
programs in Malaysia that help young entrepreneurs as well as old people
to do business. the efforts of this agency provide a lot of help to business
development and entrepreneurship. Today's entrepreneurs should take
advantage of the opportunities and opportunities provided by these
agencies. These offers are encouraged for new entrepreneurs who want to
start a business because with the help of such new entrepreneurs do not
give up in business.