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The Sun
20 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
MARA allocates RM10m for MotoExpert Pprogramme
KUALA LUMPUR: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) has allocated RM10 million to empower Bumiputera entrepreneurs in the motorcycle maintenance and repair sector through the MARA-Petronas Automotive Entrepreneur Development (PUMP) MotoExpert Programme. Its chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the allocation would enable 30 motorcycle workshop owners targeted this year to receive business financing facilities of up to RM300,000 each. According to him, MARA was also offering RM1 million for structured technical training, in addition to rebranding support and financing facilities for selected entrepreneurs. 'Entrepreneurs will also receive support in terms of spare parts supply, improving the image of their premises and developing a more efficient and competitive workshop operating system. 'MARA will continuously monitor the programme, as it is not merely about providing financing but also involves structured training and ensuring integration with the supply chain network,' he told reporters after launching the programme here today. Meanwhile, MARA, in a statement, said PETRONAS Lubricants Marketing Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PLMM) would supply PETRONAS Sprinta brand lubricant products directly to MotoExpert workshops without involving middlemen, thereby enabling entrepreneurs to enjoy higher profit margins. 'PLMM will also assist entrepreneurs in marketing, technical training and fostering collaboration with external industry players,' it said. The programme is open to graduates of MARA's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions or other recognised institutions who have operated a motorcycle workshop for at least six months, with annual sales exceeding RM360,000, subject to an interview-based selection.
The Sun
20 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
MARA allocates RM10m for MotoExpert Programme
KUALA LUMPUR: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) has allocated RM10 million to empower Bumiputera entrepreneurs in the motorcycle maintenance and repair sector through the MARA-Petronas Automotive Entrepreneur Development (PUMP) MotoExpert Programme. Its chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the allocation would enable 30 motorcycle workshop owners targeted this year to receive business financing facilities of up to RM300,000 each. According to him, MARA was also offering RM1 million for structured technical training, in addition to rebranding support and financing facilities for selected entrepreneurs. 'Entrepreneurs will also receive support in terms of spare parts supply, improving the image of their premises and developing a more efficient and competitive workshop operating system. 'MARA will continuously monitor the programme, as it is not merely about providing financing but also involves structured training and ensuring integration with the supply chain network,' he told reporters after launching the programme here today. Meanwhile, MARA, in a statement, said PETRONAS Lubricants Marketing Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PLMM) would supply PETRONAS Sprinta brand lubricant products directly to MotoExpert workshops without involving middlemen, thereby enabling entrepreneurs to enjoy higher profit margins. 'PLMM will also assist entrepreneurs in marketing, technical training and fostering collaboration with external industry players,' it said. The programme is open to graduates of MARA's Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions or other recognised institutions who have operated a motorcycle workshop for at least six months, with annual sales exceeding RM360,000, subject to an interview-based selection.
The Sun
a day ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Umno divisional meetings best platform to raise grassroots voices
KUALA LUMPUR: The ongoing Umno Divisional Delegates' Meetings nationwide serve as the ideal platform for grassroots members to raise issues which require the attention of the party's top leadership. Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki expressed hope that all representatives involved can make the most of the meeting space, which will run until July 27, so that all issues can be raised at the Umno General Assembly, from Aug 20 to 23. 'I recommend party members take this opportunity to engage in discussions at their respective divisional levels, and ensure that grassroots voices are brought to the attention of the Umno leadership,' he told reporters after attending the MARA-Petronas Automotive Entrepreneur Development Programme (PUMP), here, today. Asyraf Wajdi also described the party's nationwide branch-level meetings, held from April 7 to May 25 this year, as very encouraging, noting a significantly higher turnout compared with the previous year. He said that the positive response reflected a renewed sense of enthusiasm among grassroots members, who appeared increasingly committed to fulfilling their respective responsibilities.
The Sun
a day ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Umno divisional meets key to raising grassroots issues
KUALA LUMPUR: The ongoing Umno Divisional Delegates' Meetings nationwide serve as the ideal platform for grassroots members to raise issues which require the attention of the party's top leadership. Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki expressed hope that all representatives involved can make the most of the meeting space, which will run until July 27, so that all issues can be raised at the Umno General Assembly, from Aug 20 to 23. 'I recommend party members take this opportunity to engage in discussions at their respective divisional levels, and ensure that grassroots voices are brought to the attention of the Umno leadership,' he told reporters after attending the MARA-Petronas Automotive Entrepreneur Development Programme (PUMP), here, today. Asyraf Wajdi also described the party's nationwide branch-level meetings, held from April 7 to May 25 this year, as very encouraging, noting a significantly higher turnout compared with the previous year. He said that the positive response reflected a renewed sense of enthusiasm among grassroots members, who appeared increasingly committed to fulfilling their respective responsibilities.
The Sun
a day ago
- Politics
- The Sun
MARA, MOHE collaborate to monitor students in US amid new Trump policies
KUALA LUMPUR: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) will work closely with the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) to closely monitor the situation involving its scholars in the United States following the introduction of new policies under President Donald Trump's administration. Its chairman, Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, said that so far, MOHE has assured that the impact on Malaysian students in the US remains minimal. 'We are working closely with the ministry because this is a government-to-government issue. We are concerned about our scholars in the US, as policies can change at any time, but the most important thing is to avoid exposing them to greater risks. 'Alhamdulillah, we hope there will be no adverse effects on our students. Let them complete their studies first. However, for new scholars, we have decided to put a hold on sending them there for now,' he told reporters after the MARA-Petronas Automotive Entrepreneur Development Programme (PUMP) here today. Asyraf said this when asked to comment on the potential impact of the new US tariffs and policies on Malaysian students pursuing education in the country. On June 1, Asyraf announced that MARA had decided to halt sending students to the US starting this year and had begun discussing with students at its preparatory colleges to explore alternative study destinations. This move comes in the wake of the Trump administration's directive to suspend visa processing for all foreign students and considerations to screen new applicants based on their social media activity.
