MATRADE
MATRADE’s mission to promote Malaysia’s export has enabled many local companies to carve new frontiers in global markets.
MATRADE is also actively involved in assisting foreign companies to source for suppliers of Malaysian products and services, and is represented worldwide at more than 40 locations in major commercial cities. In Malaysia, MATRADE has five local branches in Penang, Terengganu, Johor, Sabah, and Sarawak.
Official Website: www.matrade.gov.my
Sabah Office
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)
Lot C5.2A, Tingkat 5, Blok C
Bangunan KWSP, Jalan Karamunsing
88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Tel: 088-240 881/ 242 881
Fax: 088-243 881
Email: sabah@matrade.gov.my
Website: https://www.matrade.gov.my/ms/component/mymaplocations/sabah
Register as MATRADE Member For Free
Malaysian companies or associations which are exporting or wish to venture into the export markets are encouraged to register with MATRADE.
The companies and organizations that are currently registered with Matrade include: Manufacturers, Traders, Services Provider, Trade Associations, Chambers of Commerce.
Registration with MATRADE is FREE and enjoys the following benefits:
- Participate in Matrade pre-arranged business matching with international buyers during Matrade trade promotional events or upon request
- Develop and enhance your export capabilities through Matrade export assistance programmes and export training programmes
- Receive updates on export opportunities and market information through Matrade print and electronic newsletters and publications
- Access to Matrade wide collections of business and trade related information at our Business Library and Matrade Trade Portal
- Display your products and services at multiple locations – the Malaysia Export Exhibition Centre (MEEC), Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysia Trade Centres overseas, Matrade Trade Directories and the e-Directory of MATRADE’s Portal
For those interested can register online through www.matrade.gov.my, or you may obtain the registration form with KKCCCI Secretariat. For more information:
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)
Lot C5.2A, Tingkat 5, Blok C
Bangunan KWSP, Jalan Karamunsing
88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
Telephone: 088-240 881, Fax: 088-242 881, Email: sabah@matrade.gov.my
Source: MATRADE Online News (MON) No. 4/2023 – Matrade members have to update their companies’ profile in MER (https://myexport.matrade.gov.my/) annually, if do not update their profile within three (3) years will be listed as Dormant
Go Global with MyExport (MyExport)
MyExport is an online service for Malaysian exporters registered with MATRADE. Login to MyExport to gain access to key trade information, market intelligence, export opportunities, international trade expo, international tender and others information compiled by MATRADE’S worldwide offices.
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Any latest information & details please refer to official website:
https://myexport.matrade.gov.my/
Market Development Grant (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. It is specifically formulated for Malaysian SME Companies, Professional Service Providers, Trade and Industry Associations, Chambers of Commerce, Professional Bodies and Co-operatives.
Any latest information & details please refer to official website:
https://www.matrade.gov.my/en/export-to-the-world/trade-facilitation-page/market-development-grant
All enquiries and submission of reports must be sent to:
Market Development Unit (MDG)
8th Floor, East Wing,
Menara MATRADE,
Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah,
50480 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
Tel: +603-6207 7593
Fax: +603-6203 7252
Email:mdg@matrade.gov.my
Source: Perak Chinese Chamber Of Commerce And Industry Bulletin-March, 2016
Download link:
MDG Guidelines 2024 – Effective 1 Feb 2024
eTRADE Programme 2.0
eTRADE Programme 2.0 is an enhancement of eTRADE Programme which was developed under the RMK-11. The purpose is to accelerate export activities via sustained participation in cross-border eCommerce platforms.
A qualified applicant may receive the following financial incentives:
(A) Onboarding Scheme: RM5,000*
For onboarding any cross border eCommerce platform or multiple platforms
(B) Digital Marketing & Training (DMT) Scheme: RM20,000*
For undertaking any digital marketing activities and / or attending eCommerce training programmes.
*per company, for one (1) year subscription / one (1) year activities
Any latest information & details please refer to official website:
https://www.matrade.gov.my/en/export-to-the-world/trade-facilitation-page/etrade-programme
All enquiries and submission of applications must be sent to:
Programs Unit (eTRADE)
Digital Trade Section,
15th Floor, East Wing, Menara MATRADE
Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-6207 7125/ 7147/ 7436
Email: etrade@matrade.gov.my
Download link:
eTRADE Programme 2.0 Update 1 July 2022
Export Readiness Assessment Tool (ERAT)
Malaysian companies that interested in exporting or explore overseas markets, can use ERAT to assess whether they are fully prepared to start entering the export sector. ERAT also assist companies in better understanding export resources, marketing methods, management commitment and product/service potential.
ERAT: http://www.matrade.gov.my/en/malaysian-exporters/going-global/export-readiness-assessment
Services Export Fund (SEF)
Services Export Fund is a trade support facility in the form of reimbursable grants to partly defray the cost of Malaysian entities in SERVICES industries, to undertake export-related activities in international markets.
First introduced in 2015, SEF is continued under the 11th & 12th Malaysia Plan (2021-2025) with the following objectives:
- To increase the competitiveness of MSPs overseas;
- To increase accessibility and expand export of MSPs in the global market;
- To expand the scope for export promotion by gaining market access and export opportunities for services; and
- To raise Malaysia’s profile at the international level as a competent service provider as well as to brand the country as a supplier of services.
Download link:
Any latest information & details please refer to official website:
For More Information, Please Contact:
Services Development Unit
14th Floor (East Wing), Menara MATRADE,
Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah,
50480 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
Tel: +603-6207 7077
Fax: +603-6203 7252
Email: sef@matrade.gov.my
NEW Exporters Training Programme Portal
The NEW Exporters Training Programme Portal system is a web-based application system where company information or participating training participants are stored in a database in the provider’s cloud storage at MATRADE. The system has also been improved with new modules that are more flexible, more comprehensive reporting functions and technology that is in line with today’s ICT needs, as well as managing and storing information on training, seminars, webinars or workshops identified by MATRADE.
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- The portal allows participants to check the upcoming training that has been registered by MATRADE. Apart from that, they also will be able to see all the history of the MATRADE training that they have registered in the past.
- Companies will have the ability to check the upcoming training that they have registered and resend the confirmation email to the staff that they have registered.
- Companies also will be able to check all the MATRADE training that they have registered in the past.
- For individuals and government agencies, you will no longer need to re-enter your basic details such as Name, Company Name, Mobile Number and Address in the registration form every time you register for MATRADE training. All the details will be auto-populated in this form, and it will speed up the registration process.
Any latest information & details please refer to official website:
For More Information, Please Contact:
Exporters Training Unit
Level 15 (West Wing),
Menara MATRADE,
Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah,
50480 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03- 62077864/ 7870
Email: training@matrade.gov.my
MATRADE Digital Learning (MDL)
A Guide to Exporting Successfully is one of the digitalization initiatives to provide export-related knowledge and skills holistically and fast to Malaysian exporters. This platform aims to contribute early exposure to Malaysian companies that are interested in penetrating the international market.
Any latest information & details please refer to official website:
https://mdl.matrade.gov.my/course/index.php
For More Information, Please Contact:
MATRADE Digital Learning (MDL)
15th Floor, West Wing,
Menara MATRADE
Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah
50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: 03-6207 7870/ 7864
Fax: 03-6201 7236
Email: digitallearning@matrade.gov.my
Business Information Centre (BIC)
The Business Information Centre (BIC) has a wide selection of trade and business reference sources including trade statistics, country profiles, market intelligence, business news etc. Easy access via its computerized system allows user to get latest information easily and effortlessly.
Any latest information & details please refer to official website:
For More Information, Please Contact:
Business Information Centre (BIC)
5th Floor, West Wing, Menara MATRADE,
Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah,
50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel: 03-6207 7463/ 7457
Email: bic@matrade.gov.my