Quiz on the History of MARA

What was the original name of MARA?

• Rural Development Authority

• Majlis Mesyuarat Undangan Persekutuan

• Lembaga Kemajuan Kampung & Perusahaan

• Majlis Amanah Rakyat

Who was the first chairman of RIDA?

• Dato' Onn Ja'afar

• Tun Abdul Razak

• Tunku Abdul Rahman

• Mahathir Mohamad

In what year was the name changed from RIDA to MARA?

• 1965

• 1970

• 1969

• 1966

What was one of the main objectives of RIDA?

• To establish educational institutions

• To promote international trade

• To enhance the socio-economic status of rural communities

• To improve urban infrastructure

Which of the following was established as part of MARA's initiatives?

• Institut Teknologi MARA

• Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

• Universiti Malaya

• Kolej Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman

What was a significant focus of MARA's training programs?

• Entrepreneurship and skills development

• Information technology

• Environmental science

• Culinary arts

What was the purpose of the Kongres Ekonomi Bumiputera Pertama?

• To promote foreign investments

• To establish new educational policies

• To discuss economic issues faced by the Chinese community

• To support the improvement of RIDA

Which program was launched to support entrepreneurship among Bumiputera?

• Program Kesihatan Awam

• Program Kebajikan Sosial

• Program Pembangunan Usahawan

• Program Latihan & Pendidikan

What was the main focus of MARA's social responsibility?

• Expanding urban development

• Providing social services to rural communities

• Maximizing profits

• Increasing foreign trade

What was the significant impact of MARA on Bumiputera entrepreneurs?

• Reduced educational access

• Decreased economic opportunities

• Increased access to financing and training

• Limited business growth