Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), established in 1966, is an agency under the Ministry of Regional and Rural Development in Malaysia. It is responsible for developing, encouraging, facilitating, and implementing socioeconomic development, particularly focusing on rural areas. MARA provides a wide range of services, including entrepreneurship training, education financing, vocational and technical training, and investment support. The agency also plays a significant role in supporting Bumiputera entrepreneurs and communities through various programs and initiatives aimed at economic empowerment and education.