PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has called upon rural entrepreneurs to work hard so that they can stand tall and be on par with urban entrepreneurs. He said it was the government's intention for the rural entrepreneurs to be on equal footing with their fellow counterparts from the cities. "(But) if rural entrepreneurs are not willing to work hard, they will gain nothing," he said after a walkabout at Rural Entrepreneur Carnival (REC) this evening. Dr Mahathir said rural entrepreneurs should also leverage on the latest technological advancement by utilising machines and automation in their businesses. REC is a marketing programme under the Rural Development Ministry which is aimed at promoting products and services by rural entrepreneurs.

Source: New Strait Times October 19, 2019 11:48 UTC