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Malaysia's MARA has set an ambitious RM1 million sales target for its BizNetwork Sarawak programme, leveraging TikTok training and business matching to help 32 local entrepreneurs expand their digital presence and market reach.
Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) is waiting for police to complete their investigation into bullying allegations at a Johor MRSM campus before deciding whether to pursue disciplinary measures against six students involved.
The chairman of Majlis Amanah Rakyat has announced that four students from a MARA Science Junior College in Johor have been expelled following a bullying incident, while two others face suspension pending police investigation.
MARA is rolling out a new initiative to station four full-time wardens, all former military personnel, at every MARA Junior Science College nationwide. The programme begins at 10 colleges this year before expanding to all 58 institutions from January 2025.
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The MARA chairman has declared a zero-tolerance stance after six MRSM students in Johor became the subject of a police investigation, signalling the organisation's commitment to institutional discipline.
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An 18-year-old orphan from Perak has secured sponsorship to study electrical engineering at TVET MARA Seberang Perai Utara, with the MARA chairman offering foster care support to help her achieve her dreams.