FMM Submits Wish Lists to MoF, MITI on Manufacturing Business Sustainability
FMM In the News: THE EDGE MARKETS, KUALA LUMPUR, Thursday, March 18, 2021: The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has recently submitted 10 wish lists that emphasise moratorium assistance, wage subsidies and employment incentives to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) and Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI). FMM president Tan Sri Soh Thian Lai said the wish lists would indirectly […]
Mid-Tier Companies Lead Adoption of Industry 4.0
THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 2021 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Mid-Tier Companies (MTCs) are leading the adoption of Industry 4.0 to remain competitive in the global market. This is the outcome of the engagement between Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) and its Agency, Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) with a Mid-Tier company, LH Plus Sdn Bhd in […]
F&B Manufacturing in Philippines and Thailand Shrinks while Vietnam and Indonesia See Growth
Oxford Economics estimates that Philippines and Thailand experienced a 7% and 4% drop respectively in their F&B manufacturing sector. For Vietnam and Indonesia, their F&B manufacturing sectors were estimated to have expanded by 5% and 3% in 2020 respectively. In the report, F&B manufacturing comprised the production of food and non-alcoholic beverages. Along with F&B […]
Industry Outlook and the New Norm for 2021
Relationship Between Plastic industry and Manufacturing sector *RM47.35 billion for 2019 to *RM48.46 billion for 2020. Projected growth for 2021-Malaysia’s GDP is projected to growth within the range of 6.5% to 7.5%. Issues might face by employer Local councils have yet to issue standard operating […]
MATRADE Introduces New Activities to Enhance Exports of Services
MONDAY, MARCH 15TH, 2021, KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) launches its new enhanced Guidelines for Services Export Fund (SEF) and three(3) new activities during its webinar today. Three (3) new activities under the Services Export Fund (SEF) are aimed at enhancing exports of services. This will bring the total activities to twelve […]
Market Development Grant (MDG) – Support Initiatives
MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANT (MDG) – SUPPORT INITIATIVES FOR MALAYSIAN SME COMPANIES AFFECTED BY COVID-19 What is MDG? The Market Development Grant (MDG) is a support initiative in the form of a reimbursable grant. MDG was introduced in 2002 with the objective of assisting exporters in their efforts to promote Malaysian-made products or services globally. The lifetime […]
MATRADE Reaffirms Interest to Grow Malaysia’s F&B Exports to Japan
THURSDAY, 4 MARCH 2021, KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will be leading the participation of Malaysian companies in one of the world’s largest annual food, beverages and hospitality exhibition, The 46th International Food and Beverages Exhibition or FOODEX Japan 2021. Participation in FOODEX Japan 2021 reaffirms MATRADE’s interest to grow F&B exports […]
eTrade Success Story
Through MATRADE’s eTRADE programme, Wemb’s Marketing managed to expand their business into exporting via Alibaba.com.
MATRADE Launches Enhanced eTrade Programme 2.0
MATRADE has launched its enhanced eTRADE export facilitation initiative; eTRADE Programme 2.0, during their virtual eTRADE Consultation Day session. This enhance programme aims to assist Malaysian SMEs to accelerate exports and sustain their global presence. The feature also includes digital marketing activities and e-commerce related training. The initiative offers Malaysian SMEs with two schemes of export […]
The Launching of eTrade Programme 2.0 & Virtual eTrade Consultation Day
25th February 2021 (Thursday) @ 10:00am The eTRADE Consultation Day is back! Come join us (virtually) on 25th Feb to witness the launching of eTRADE Programme 2.0, and learn how you can be eligible to receive financial assistance to accelerate your exports via eCommerce! Article Reference : MATRADE