COMPANY PROFILE
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation is a Malaysian external trade government agency. Its key role is to assist Malaysian exporters to develop and expand their export markets.
Grant Name
Bumiputera Exporters Development Programme
Agency Name
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)
Amount
Maximum RM200,000 grant to undertake export promotions and participate in trade fairs
Type
Matching Grant
Category
SME, Exports, Bumiputera-owned
Sector
Merchandise, Service Trade
Purpose
This grant aims to grow competitive and sustainable Bumiputera exporters.
Requirement / Criteria
1. Must be Bumiputera-owned companies with majority or at least 51% of equity of the company owned by Bumiputera. The Bumiputera shareholding in the company can be held by either an individual or a group of Bumiputera shareholders.
2. The Chief Executive Officer and/or Managing Director must be a Bumiputera.
3. Fall under the new definition of a small and medium enterprise (SME).
4. In operation for a minimum of three years and has a certain level of market footprint/presence/share/dominance locally.
5. Companies dealing with merchandise goods or services must have a designated business premise or manufacturing facility with a dedicated address and not a PO Box. Bumiputera-owned companies based in Sabah and Sarawak can be given special consideration for the BEDP, on the basis of diversifying regional socioeconomic growth.
6. Bumiputera companies which are involved in technology-driven, high value-added and knowledge-based industries can be given preference.
