Developing Malay entrepreneurs in Malaysia: the role of Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) and Tabung Ekonomi Kumpulan Usaha Niaga (TEKUN)/ Nurliyana Fatin bt Mohd Don Alfian

This study looks at the development of Bumiputera entrepreneurs through Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) and Tabung Ekonomi Usaha Niaga (TEKUN); how these two government agencies have produced successful Bumiputera entrepreneurs. It looks at the programmes and activities conducted by MARA and TEKUN through the distribution of capital, knowledge and technology, strategic business premises, management competencies and marketing skills. A survey questionnaire is used where 50 copies are distributed to entrepreneurs to get their feedback on MARA's and TEKUN's performance. The study finds that the respondents badly need assistance from these government agencies in terms of capital, knowledge and technology, strategic business premises, management competencies and marketing skills. Without the existence of all the interrelated factors, it would be difficult for Bumiputera entrepreneurs to reach to the top level. Therefore, government agencies have to play a crucial role in ensuring that the Bumiputera would be equipped with all the existing interrelated factors mentioned above.