Annual Report 2019

110 // MATRADE Annual Report 2019 PURPOSE 6 EXPANDING THE EXPORTERS COMMUNITY ADVISORY SERVICES MATRADE is the reference point for the Malaysian export community encompassing manufacturers, traders and service providers, in availing trade advisory assistance. MATRADE also helps importers obtain market information on services and products in Malaysia. MATRADE offers a range of market information, trade advice and support services to complement the promotion activities organised through outreach programmes. These programmes include information counters during conferences and ITFs in Malaysia as well as briefing sessions about MATRADE’s assistance at seminars organised by government and private sectors. MATRADE provides specialised support in the form of training programmes, market intelligence and the disbursement of grants and incentives for Malaysian companies to prepare them for the export market. As of 31 December 2019, 25,000 Malaysian companies registered with Malaysian Exporters Registry.