Najib launches new bumiputra economic empowerment agenda


Najib at the launch of the Bumiputera Economic Empowerment Council.

SHAH ALAM: The Government has announced new measures and strategies to empower the bumiputera economy, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Tun Razak himself heading the Bumiputera Economic Council (MEB), to be set up soon.

Najib said the MEB, which will replace the Bumiputera Agenda Action Council, will implement five main strategies as a continuation of the implementation of the bumiputera economic empowerment agenda.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Akmal calls for apology over joke about priests at Umno assembly
Seven anglers missing in waters near Pulau Ketam, says MMEA
German jailed 12 months for illegal entry, obstructing Immigration officer
Key witness in Jana Wibawa trial did not get 'special treatment', says MACC officer
Blood cancer treatment sold for US$1bil after clinical testing in S'wak GH, says Deputy Premier
Ex-director faces 71 cheating charges over RM4.7mil scam
Federal Court told Zuraida's RM10mil bond reasonable, decision reserved
Former supermarket worker's jail term for causing child's death increased to 20 years
Treat all religions with respect, Sabah Umno's Salleh reminds Noorazli
Malaysia Day exhibition expanded to digital platforms, promotes MA63 as national narrative

Others Also Read