KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Majlis Amanah Rakyat’s (MARA) investment sector has performed exceptionally well, recording a 6.0 per cent revenue growth in 2019 compared to the previous year. Rural Development Minister Datuk Abd Latiff Ahmad said one of Mara’s major...
Abd Latiff believes Mara is not only significant but also has Bumiputera investment expertise that could compete with open business entities, and the agency should be quick to explore new business opportunities post-Covid-19. — Reuters pic
Rural Development Minister Datuk Abd Latiff Ahmad said one of Mara’s major contributions was to provide public services to 1.26 million people in rural areas, in line with the rural socio-economic empowerment. Abd Latiff believes Mara is not only significant but also has Bumiputera investment expertise that could compete with open business entities, and the agency should be quick to explore new business opportunities post-Covid-19.
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