KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 (Bernama) -- Kelantan Umno has proposed the setting up of a Bumiputera development master plan to guide the implementation of government policies, particularly the New Economic Model (NEM).Its representative, Datuk Dr Awang Adek Hussin the plan could also monitor and coordinate the Bumiputera Agenda in line with the implementation of the economic model.He said the setting up of the Bumiputera Agenda Supreme Council chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak in June was important in creating a successful Bumiputera trading and industrial community."We really hope close monitoring of the agenda to help Bumiputera in all ministries and departments, the Bumiputera's economy could be transformed into a modern and competitive economy, in line with the inclusive NEM," he said when tabling a resolution on the economy at the General Assembly here Friday.Awang Adek, who is also Deputy Finance Minister, said the capacity and capability of Malays and Bumiputeras in professional and critical sectors and real estate ownership should be enhanced through new programmes.Umno Youth representative Datuk Razali Ibrahim said the sports industry should be beefed up as it offered big potentials to generate high revenue for the country by 2020 besides contributing to social and political stability.The industry could flourish as Malaysia has many sports venues and the capacity to organise major tournaments, he added.He said RM729 million worth of sports goods were exported by Malaysia between January and July this year compared to RM5.1 billion worth of sports goods imported during the period.Razali, who is also Deputy Sports Minister, proposed the setting up of a fund for budding entrepreneurs in the sports industry.
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