Entrepreneurial Nation By Nurulhuda Sahimin

INTRODUCTION
• Entrepreneurship is an important field in practical and education
sector.
• Malaysia has taken numerous efforts in promoting entrepreneurship
and there has been urges by the policymakers for the universities to
contribute to the nation towards achieving the goal of becoming
and entrepreneurial nation.
ENTREPNEURSHIP SECTOR IN MARA
ENTREPRENAUR DEVELOPMENT DIVISION, INDUSTRIAL AND INFRSTRUCTURE
DEVELOPMENT DIVISION AND BUSINESS FINANCING DIVISION
• Developing viable global entrepreneurs who are resilient and
competitive in accordance to the aims of MARA Entrepreneurship
Programme.
ENTREPRENAUR DEVELOPMENT DIVISION : Strategies
 Implementing entrepreneurial training towards creating global entrepreneurs.
 Developing techno entrepreneur in the high technology sector through
collaborations with strategic partners.
 Provide business advisory services to strengthen and enhance the capability of
entrepreneurs and businesses, at the same time strive to meet Global Standard.
 Provide integrated marketing programme to penetrate global market.
 Creating a strategic network for Holistic Entrepreneurship Development.
 ENTRPENAUR DEVOLOPMENT
 ENTRPRENAUR TRAINING PROGRAMME
 BUSINESS CONSULTATION SERVICE
 MARKETING DEVELOPMENT
 TECHNOPRENEUR DEVELOPMENT
 TECHNICAL ENTREPRENEUR PROGRAMME (PUTEK)
– Industrial and Infrastructure Development
 PUTEK was implemented in 1996 during the first year in RMK7. The implementation
is based on the aspiration of MARA and the Government to produce more
technical Entrepreneurs (technoprenuers) throughout the country.
 This programme is created for entrepreneurs who want to venture into business,
especially for businesses that are basically based on skills that they possess.
 Assistance will be given in the form of a package comprising facilities, support
and encouragement.

Strategies
 Graduates of MARA technical institutions for instance IKM, GiatMARA, IKTM, InfoTech
MARA, FITEC and others.
 Graduates of public and private technical institutions such as IKBN, ILP, ILSAS and others.
 Graduates in technical areas.
Programmes in MRSM – Personality Development Programme

Entrepreneurship Activities:
• Co-operative Activities
• Magazine Publication
• Young Entrepreneur Programme
• Other activities using HR, Co-curriculum activities