Majlis Amanah Rakyat: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) has allocated RM10 million to empower Bumiputera entrepreneurs in the motorcycle maintenance and repair sector through the MARA-Petronas Automotive Entrepreneur Development (PUMP) MotoExpert Programme. Its chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki stated that the allocation would enable 30 motorcycle workshop owners targeted this year to receive business financing facilities of up to RM300,000 each.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, MARA is also offering RM1 million for structured technical training, in addition to rebranding support and financing facilities for selected entrepreneurs. Entrepreneurs will receive assistance in areas such as spare parts supply, enhancing the image of their premises, and developing a more efficient and competitive workshop operating system. MARA will continuously monitor the programme, as it not only involves financing but also structured training and integration with the supply chain network.

Meanwhile, MARA, in a statement, revealed that PETRONAS Lubricants Marketing Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PLMM) would supply PETRONAS Sprinta brand lubricant products directly to MotoExpert workshops without involving middlemen, thereby enabling entrepreneurs to enjoy higher profit margins. PLMM will also assist entrepreneurs in marketing, technical training, and fostering collaboration with external industry players.

The programme is open to graduates of MARA’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions or other recognised institutions who have operated a motorcycle workshop for at least six months, with annual sales exceeding RM360,000, subject to an interview-based selection.