KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara), celebrating its 60th anniversary, will have its role further strengthened to enable more bumiputra youths to advance and stand on equal footing globally.
Ahmad Zahid, in a Facebook post in conjunction with Mara's 60th-anniversary celebration today, said that the institution, established on March 1, 1966, remains strong and relevant as a driver of bumiputra development, in line with the demands of an increasingly challenging and competitive era.
"Six decades later, Mara stands as an institution that has opened millions of doors of opportunity in producing generations of professionals, entrepreneurs, skilled workers and leaders who contribute to the nation's progress.
"Behind every success story, there is Mara's role in building confidence, shaping capabilities and paving the way for a better life. Mara has become a bridge of hope, transforming potential into achievement and dreams into reality," he said.
Ahmad Zahid, who is also the Rural and Regional Development Minister, also expressed his appreciation to all Mara staff for their dedication and service, and expressed hope that Mara will continue to move forward in building a greater legacy and remain a symbol of strength and the future of the bumiputra community. – Bernama
