Local businessmen to benefit from MATRADE S’wak office

Local businessmen to benefit from MATRADE S’wak office

Chief Minister Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud and Tan Sri Dato Haji Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin cutting the ribbon to officially open the MATRADE Sarawak office witnessed by Datuk Patinggi Dr. George Chan, (right) Ahmad Shanizam Abd Ghani, Director of MATRADE Sarawak and other guests. PHOTO: RAMIDI SUBARI

By Gerald Chung

KUCHING: Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI), Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin advised Sarawakians to make full use of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) to formulate and implement export marketing strategies for the development of their respective businesses.

Muhyiddin who jointly officiated the opening of MATRADE Sarawak office with Chief Minister, Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud at Grand Tower, yesterday said the corporation will be an asset to exporters and foreign buyers. It’s objective is to disseminate trade and business lead, to provide market information to Sarawak exporters as well as to function as a customer service centre for companies.

The office which spans 3,743 square feet has a display space called the MATRADE Sarawak Exhibition Centre (MSEC) where exporters can showcase samples of their products and services. Aside from Sarawak it also provides coverage on the West and Central Kalimantan.

Muhyiddin also announced that beginning August 1, applications for the Market Development Grant (MDG) will be handled by the Sarawak office.
MATRADE in the state would deliver value added service to the business community and key decision makers such as access to trade leads in traditional as well as new markets, timely commercial intelligence and market information in printed and electronic media.

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