SANDAKAN: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) organised the three-day SkillBiz Alumni Ipma Series 1 course in Sandakan to strengthen entrepreneurship among graduates of its educational institutions.
The programme brought together 31 Ipma alumni, comprising 25 participants from Sandakan and two each from Lahad Datu, Kinabatangan and Beluran, including new and established entrepreneurs as well as graduates planning to venture into business.
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Participants were introduced to Mara's entrepreneurship support ecosystem, including business financing, advisory services, advanced training and networking opportunities, in line with the MARA Strategic Plan 2026–2030 to foster an entrepreneurial culture among Ipma alumni.
The course also focused on equipping participants with business management, marketing and entrepreneurial skills through experience-sharing sessions by speakers and facilitators to help them manage and expand their businesses more systematically.
The opening and closing ceremonies were officiated by Sabah Mara Deputy Director (Management Services) Sofian Samain, while Mara said it hopes initiatives such as SkillBiz will encourage more Ipma alumni to build sustainable businesses and create employment opportunities.
