Bumiputera Agenda Empowerment Initiatives Need To Be Continuously Monitored - KSN

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The implementation of Bumiputera empowerment initiatives across all ministries must be continuously monitored to ensure their respective targets are achieved, said Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar.

He said this during a meeting with deputy secretaries-general (TKSUs) and ministry representatives who chair the Bumiputera Agenda Empowerment Committees in their respective ministries yesterday.

"Therefore, I wish to emphasise that the role of the Bumiputera Empowerment Committees and Units in all ministries is crucial in ensuring that all aspects of planning, implementation of initiatives and programmes, reporting, as well as achievement levels are continuously monitored," he said.

In a post on his official Facebook page today, Shamsul Azri said the Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035 (PuTERA35) served as the main driver in elevating the economic standing and dignity of the Bumiputera community.

He said PuTERA35 aimed to further strengthen the Bumiputera economy, develop talent and the education ecosystem, increase equity ownership, and enhance the community's competitiveness.

Previously, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was reported to have said that PuTERA35 was a national policy aimed at ensuring fairness in Bumiputera economic empowerment, enabling the community to compete on a level playing field in the country's economic landscape.

Launched on Aug 19, 2024, PuTERA35 is a comprehensive government plan comprising 132 initiatives, three thrusts and 12 drivers to strengthen the Bumiputera economy.

The 10-year strategic plan, spanning 2024 to 2035, aims to increase Bumiputera participation, ownership and control in the economy, in line with the aspirations of the MADANI Economy.

-- BERNAMA