11th March 2026, MCMTC paid a courtesy call to YBrs. Mr Abu Bakar Yusof, Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), to strengthen ongoing collaboration in advancing Malaysia’s export and internationalisation agenda.
During the meeting, MCMTC President Mr Martin Ang shared updates on the MCMTC’s Council’s key initiatives and events throughout 2025, particularly those aligned with the MOU cooperation with MATRADE. These initiatives focussed on three core pillars: business capability building, market access expansion, and strengthening Malaysia’s halal market leadership.
Among the programmes highlighted were MCMTC’s Mentoring Programme to develop leadership and business capabilities among mid-tier companies, Overseas Business Missions and Strategic Partnerships aimed at opening new market opportunities. MCMTC also shared its engagement in key events such as MIHAS as well as collaborations with organisations including Halal Development Corporation (HDC), Credit Guarantee Corporation (CGC), MIDF/ MBSB Bhd and Khazanah to support Malaysian companies in scaling globally.
YBrs. Mr Abu Bakar shared MATRADE’s strategic focus on strengthening exporter development and export acceleration via various fronts. Both parties found many areas of common ground for collaborations, including the upcoming MATRADE Academy, MIHAS, and various other initiatives promoting trade into new emerging markets.
MCMTC appreciates the warm reception from YBrs. Mr Abu Bakar Yusof and team, and looks forward to continued collaboration with MATRADE in supporting Malaysian companies on their journey towards #GoingGlobal.
