MARA Entrepreneurs Record RM2.2 Billion Sales, 14,943 Job Opportunities Created

Strategic Insights -

MARA entrepreneurs have achieved remarkable success in recent years, with a total sales value of RM2.2 billion last year. As of June this year, the accumulated sales value for business lots nationwide stood at RM1.01 billion, representing a 5.6% increase over the same period last year. This impressive growth is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the entrepreneurs operating in MARA premises, which have provided opportunities for job creation and economic development in local communities.

Key Takeaways:

  • MARA entrepreneurs recorded total sales of RM2.2 billion last year, with an accumulated sales value of RM1.01 billion as of June this year.
  • The total sales value for MARA entrepreneurs increased by 5.6% over the same period last year.
  • As of June this year, 6,557 business lots nationwide accumulated sales value stood at RM1.01 billion.
  • A total of 14,943 job opportunities have been created through businesses operating in MARA premises nationwide.
  • MARA arcades continue to receive good response from small entrepreneurs, but limited business spaces remain the main challenge.
  • The ministry has applied for an allocation of RM50 million under the 13th Malaysia Plan to upgrade MARA arcades, bazaars, and business premises.
  • MARA is reviewing its business lot allocation policy to ensure that opportunities for Bumiputera entrepreneurs are not affected and remain MARA's priority in local economic development.

Statistics:

  • RM2.2 billion: Total sales value recorded by MARA entrepreneurs last year.
  • RM1.01 billion: Accumulated sales value for business lots nationwide as of June this year.
  • 5.6%: Increase in accumulated sales value over the same period last year.
  • 14,943: Job opportunities created through businesses operating in MARA premises nationwide.
  • 6,557: Number of business lots nationwide with accumulated sales value of RM1.01 billion as of June this year.
  • RM50 million: Allocation applied for under the 13th Malaysia Plan to upgrade MARA arcades, bazaars, and business premises.

Sources:

  • BERNAMA News Agency, 18 Aug 2025
  • Datuk Rubiah Wang, Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development
  • Datuk Mohd Isam Mohd Isa, MP (BN-Tampin)
  • Datuk Bakri Jamaluddin, MP (PN-Tangga Batu)