Appetite for life - WALK OF LOVE

YB Haji Mohd Naroden bin Haji Majais visits the FG Multifarm at Mukah also seen at right is
State Secretary, YB Datuk Amar Wilson Baya Dandot
In creating a viable and competitive
Bumiputera entrepreneurs in Sarawak,
UPUB implements and coordinates
various policies and strategies
of entrepreneurial development
programmes. Specifically, the objectives
of UPUB include;
• to increase the number of
entrepreneurs in the state as
well as to produce a better quality
and competitive entrepreneurs;
• to help entrepreneurs to advance
in new strategic sectors;
• to formulate strategical framework
and execution plans for the
development of entrepreneurs;
and
• to coordinate the management
planning of entrepreneur
development agencies.
The three-pronged strategy consists of
first, upgrading of entrepreneurship
through training and skill programmes,
via inculcating right business acumen
and attitude. Secondly, to identify
and develop market-driven products
(goods and services) as well as creating
appropriate business opportunities for
the participation of the entrepreneurs.
Last but not least, UPUB helps to
promote the right environment and
coordinate the implemention plan and
programmes by related ministries and
agencies including NGOs involved in
entrepreneurial development.
Towards achieving the Bumiputera
Commerce and Industrial Community
in Sarawak, the Federal Government
collaborates with the State Government
to define the sources and infrastructure
that would be made available to
target groups for greater impact
Locally produced pineapple cordial
of success. UPUB will assist the
federal and state governments in
allocating resources to provide
appropriate infrastructure, financing
facilities and training programmes to
increase Bumiputera participation in
business and commerce. In this manner,
UPUB is proactive, dynamic and
coherent with government policies
in its efforts to provide the enabling
factors to enhance entrepreneurial
development among the Bumiputeras.
To realise the mission and vision,
UPUB undertakes four development
strategies, namely;
• to enhance capacity building,
i.e. to give priority to training
in human capital and exposure
to the right technology and
knowledge.
• to intensify product development
as well as promoting and
marketing of entrepreneurs’
products.
• to recommend approprite funding
packages and infrastructure
facilities that are made available
by relevant agencies;
• to encourage participation of
entrepreneurs in marketing and
promotion programmes aimed
at creating business networking
among local entrepreneurs both at
national and international levels;
UPUB in collaboration with other
related ministries and agencies
will provide a conducive business
environment for entrepreneurs to
participate in business opportunities.
Undoubtedly, with the implementation
of Sarawak Corridor of Renewable
Energy (SCORE), there are tremendous
new business opportunities that local
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communities can take advantage
and venture in. UPUB will identify
potential businesses especially in
agriculture sector and also will help
to recommend appropriate packages
available to ensure local communities
benefit from SCORE.
With the current economic situation
and global market phenomena, our
local entreprenuers have to be more
agile, innovative and creative in their
business efforts to ensure that they
remain competitive and resilient to
market uncertainties. Realising the
global market situation and needs,
our government will continue to
improve and provide the infrastructure
and incentive towards creating
entrepreneurs that are capable to
compete in the global market.
As a concluding remark, to achieve
a strong economical growth, an
exemplary social development and
improve living standards towards those
seen in developed countries, there
must be a smart partnership between
the three major parties; government,
private sector and the communities.
The private sector must act as an
economy driver to higher levels of
value chain, while the government
continuously give support in providing
suitable environment for this sector to
perform. The communities themselves
need to be open and be ready to
accept change to allow for positive
development. They need to be astute
at finding business opportunities and
to make entrepreneurship as a new
way of life. A harmonious sharing
amongst these three parties will
ensure a successful economic growth
and prosperity of the country.
A selection of “Kek Lapis” (layered cake) of Sarawak
For further information, please contact
contact Associate Professor Dr. Rosni Bakar,
Bumiputera Entrepreneur Development
Unit (UPUB), 12 th Floor, Wisma Bapa
Malaysia,, 93502 Petra Jaya, Kuching,
Sarawak, Malaysia. Tel: (6) 082 492453
Fax: (6) 082 449079
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