US furniture wholesaler plans to increase yearly imports from Malaysia to RM230 mln
KUALA LUMPUR: US furniture wholesaler Top-Line Furniture Corporation has expressed its intention to increase its imports from Malaysia over the next few years to RM230 million per year. In a statement today, the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) said the Chicago-based company has been sourcing home furniture from Malaysia since 2000, with total imports […]
Strong response for MIHAS 2023 with 90 pct of booths taken up
KUALA LUMPUR: The 19th Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS 2023) is generating strong interest with 90 per cent of the 1,500 exhibition booths taken up so far and projected to be fully taken up by August. Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Mustafa Abdul Aziz said the overwhelming interest from […]
Matrade steps up efforts to develop Sarawak MSMEs
KUCHING: Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) on today held a benchmarking programme here to step up efforts on driving the growth of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Sarawak. Themed “Global Supply Chain and Sustainability” the event was the first to be held in East Malaysia, with Kuching becoming its first location. Deputy […]
Trade volume up thanks to increase in exports
KUCHING: Sarawak’s trade volume increased by 51 per cent to reach RM166.15 billion last year compared to 2021 when it amounted to RM109.89 billion. Deputy chief executive officer (CEO) of the Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) Abu Bakar Yusof said Sarawak had recorded a growth in exports during the year. “Exports showed an increase […]
Sarawak companies encouraged to use Matrade facilities
KUCHING: Malaysian companies, especially from Sarawak, are encouraged to use the facilities provided by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) to promote their products and services and expand their overseas market reach. Its deputy chief executive officer, Sharimahton Mat Saleh said MATRADE leads efforts in the internationalisation of Malaysian halal products and services. “The […]
Proposal to hold halal show in state next year
KUCHING: Malaysia International Halal Show (MIHAS) should be held in Sarawak next year, said Datuk Sharifah Hasidah Sayeed Aman Ghazali. The Deputy Minister in the Premier’s Office (Law, Malaysia Agreement 1963 (MA63) and State-Federal Relation) made the suggestion while reading a speech by Sarawak Premier, Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg at the […]
MIHAS 2022 surpasses target, generates RM2.36 bln in sales
KUALA LUMPUR: The 18th edition of the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2022, organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), generated RM2.36 billion in sales, surpassing its original target of RM1.9 billion. MIHAS 2022, which was held between Sept 7 and 10, recorded exhibitors’ sales of RM1.65 billion from the showcase, while RM714.7 […]
Taking halal to the next level
The inaugural Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) held in 2004 at the Malaysia International Exhibition and Convention Centre, Mines Resort City, Kuala Lumpur, was officiated by the then Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Abdullah Haji Ahmad Badawi. Since its inception, MIHAS has served as a catalyst to ensure that a thriving halal trade contributes significantly […]
Studying coastal management, devt, urban renewal
KUCHING: A delegation from the Sarawak government led by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hassan is now in Los Angeles, United States of America (USA) to study coastal management and development and urban renewal. Awang Tengah, who is also the Minister of Natural Resources and Urban Development, said the official working visit from […]
MATRADE targets RM1.9 bln sales at MIHAS 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) aims to achieve sales of RM1.9 billion during the 18th Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) from Sept 7 to 10. MATRADE chief executive officer Datuk Mohd Mustafa Abdul Aziz said the inaugural virtual MIHAS 2021 resulted in an impressive RM2.13 billion in sales from both the exhibition and […]
