Wednesday, 15 March 2017 JOHOR BAHRU: Malaysian exporters have been urged to aggressively penetrate the Japanese halal market, especially its food segment, as the country girds itself for the 2020 Olympics. Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) chairman Datuk Dr Noraini Ahmad said that Japan, with its 127 million population, …
Read More »Dr Mohd Shahreen Zainooreen appointed as new Matrade CEO
Tuesday, 31 January 2017 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) has announced the appointment of corporate figure Dr Mohd Shahreen Zainooreen B. Madros as its new CEO. The appointment, which is effective 2 February 2017 follows the retirement of Datuk Dzulkifli Mahmud on 31 January 2017, the country’s …
Read More »Export contribution of beauty products targets at 5%
Saturday, 15 October 2016 KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) expects the exports of beauty products to contribute at least five per cent to exports this year from last year’s RM1.124 billion. MATRADE was confident of meeting the target following the number of initiatives provided by …
Read More »Register with Matrade to get assistance and support
Monday, 3 October 2016 MALACCA: Local companies have been urged to register with the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) so that assistance and support can be channelled to them especially when venturing abroad. Only 2,375 companies operating in the southern region are registered with Matrade, including 1,672 from Johor, 387 from Malacca and …
Read More »DECEMBER: KUALA LUMPUR: AEROSPACE & DEFENSE BUSINESS CONVENTION KUALA LUMPUR 2016
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE BUSINESS CONVENTION KUALA LUMPUR 2016 AEROSPACE & DEFENSE BUSINESS CONVENTION KUALA LUMPUR 2016 – The first of its kind in Malaysia, Aerospace Business Convention Kuala Lumpur is an excellent opportunity for leaders of the aerospace industry to meet with potential industry partners. So much more than a …
Read More »Malaysia aims to be among world’s top 20 trading nations
Tuesday, 16 August 2016 KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia External Trade Development Corp (Matrade) aims to put Malaysia among the top 20 world’s largest exporting countries within the next two to three years, driven by aggressive promotional activities and creative strategies. Chief executive officer Datuk Dzulkifli Mahmud (pic) said currently, …
Read More »Malaysia to promote franchise industry in China: Matrade
Tuesday, 5 July 2016 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia aims to strengthen its foothold in China by capitalising on Malaysian capabilities in the services sector, particularly through the promotion of franchise industry. In a statement today, the Malaysia External Trade Development Corp (Matrade) said, in this regard, it will organise an export acceleration mission …
Read More »Strengthening the furniture industry
Tuesday, 20 June 2017 The Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Furniture Industry Association (KLSFIA) held its 10th Malaysian Furniture and Furnishings Fair at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. During the launch, International Trade and Industry (Miti) Minister II Datuk Seri Ong Ka Chuan said such exhibitions served as an important avenue …
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