KUALA LUMPUR: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) has committed RM10 million to bolster Bumiputera entrepreneurship within the motorcycle maintenance and repair sector through the MARA-Petronas Automotive Entrepreneur Development (PUMP) MotoExpert Programme.
Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, Chairman of MARA, announced that the strategic allocation will support 30 motorcycle workshop operators this year, each eligible for business financing facilities of up to RM300,000.
In addition to the capital injection, MARA is allocating RM1 million specifically for structured technical training. Selected entrepreneurs will also receive assistance with rebranding, business financing, supply chain integration, and overall operational enhancement.
“Entrepreneurs will benefit not only from financial support but also from structured training, spare parts supply, and assistance in transforming their premises’ branding and operating systems to ensure greater competitiveness,” said Dr Asyraf during the programme’s launch in Kuala Lumpur.
He further emphasised that MARA will closely monitor the initiative, noting that the programme aims to create a robust and integrated entrepreneurial ecosystem rather than serving as a standalone financing scheme.
In a concurrent statement, MARA confirmed that PETRONAS Lubricants Marketing Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PLMM) will be a key strategic partner, directly supplying PETRONAS Sprinta lubricant products to MotoExpert workshops. This direct supply model eliminates intermediaries and improves profit margins for participating entrepreneurs.
PLMM will also provide support in areas such as marketing, technical training, and industry collaboration, ensuring workshop operators are well-positioned for long-term sustainability and growth.
The MotoExpert programme is open to graduates of MARA’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions or other recognised training centres. Applicants must have operated a motorcycle workshop for a minimum of six months and recorded annual sales exceeding RM360,000. Selection is subject to a formal interview process.
-Bernama
