The Sad State Of Brunei Malay Contractors Revealed

Bandar Seri Begawan - The shocking state of inactivity among Brunei Malay contractors was revealed yesterday.

There are 1,745 registered contractors with the Development Ministry. Out of which 83 per cent are Brunei Malay outfits. But sadly only 10 percent of them are currently active.

Pengiran Dato Haji Abu Bakar, Development Ministry's Acting Permanent Secretary Administration and Finance disclosing this has urged Malay entrepreneurs to improve business management with updated strategies. They should also identify new business sectors and the 'niche market'.

Improvement in negotiation skills and cooperation between Malay entrepreneurs should also be encouraged.

He made the call at the 15th General Meeting for Federation of Malay Entrepreneurs (PPPMB).

He noted that a specialised unit in his ministry caters for training local Bumiputera contractors in the construction and distribution industries.

He also expressed his relief that over the years, the attitude of local businessmen had changed as they now begun to attend and participate in such courses.

The PPPMB members also received their certificates of appreciation for their contribution in developing the management.

PPPMB is now 25 years, acts as the platform for Malay entrepreneurs in mapping out proposals to train and upgrade knowledge about business management.

It also serves as organiser for meetings for Brunei Malay entrepreneurs to build better management systems.

The 15th general meeting, held yesterday, discussed the amendment of the association's management board constitution and elected inew management committee for the next five years.

The meeting was chaired by its permanent steering chairman, Haji Hambali bin Tengah. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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