PUTRAJAYA: The results of the engagement session and the Bumiputera Agenda Steering Unit (Teraju) Aspiration Symposium will be used to prepare for the Bumiputra Economic Congress 2024 (KEB), says Rafizi Ramli.
The Economy Minister said it could be used to draw up short and long-term plans for the five-day KEB starting Feb 29.
“I was informed that the Teraju Aspiration Symposium is the first organised by Teraju and will be held annually.
“I think it should be continued because it is a very good space to discuss the studies that have been carried out and to obtain the necessary resolutions for the future,” he said yesterday.
The speech was read out by Economy Ministry secretary-general Datuk Nor Azmie Diron, Bernama reported.
On KEB, Rafizi said the congress will set a new direction and approach for the bumiputra agenda that is more fair and inclusive.
He said KEB would make history by becoming the highest platform for discussing the bumiputra empowerment agenda to achieve current and future goals.
As such, Rafizi wants all bumiputra stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, to join forces in producing a new policy that has a high impact for the nation.
The one-day symposium featured several panellists discussing various issues and challenges faced by bumiputras.
They included Universiti Sains Malaysia Political Sociology lecturer Prof Datuk Dr Sivamurugan Pandian and Institute for Development Studies Sabah chief executive officer Prof Datuk Dr Ramzah Dambul.
