Kuala Lumpur (VNA) - The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is stepping up efforts to support the global expansion of Malaysian exporters, with its 2026 roadmap outlining 203 high-impact trade development and promotion programmes. He added that MATRADE remains dedicated to fostering an ecosystem that drives inclusive and sustainable growth for the nation’s economy. In addition, MATRADE will pursue strategic collaborations by deepening public-private partnerships with prominent local and international entities to strengthen the trade and export ecosystem and facilitate global expansion for Malaysian companies, particularly MSMEs. The agency will also accelerate the national sustainability agenda by expanding the Greening of Export Supply Chain Programme to better prepare MSMEs and exporters for global environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance and disclosure requirements. During January - November last year, Malaysia’s exports to FTA markets accounted for approximately 67% of the Southeast Asian country’s total exports./.

Source: The Star January 05, 2026 13:03 UTC