Annual Report 2019

116 // MATRADE Annual Report 2019 ROLE OF MATRADE OFFICES IN ENABLING SPECIFIC SUPPORT MATRADE offices abroad command good relations with corresponding government sectors and business communities. Through this networking, all 46 of MATRADE foreign offices have a pivotal part in strengthening national exports and maintaining bilateral relations through: • coordinating and organising annual programmes namely, ITFs, EAMs, TIMs and INSPs; • channeling trade enquiries from abroad to Malaysian companies; • facilitating and arranging business networking sessions between Malaysian companies and importers; • preparing market intelligence reports to assist Malaysian companies obtain the latest in trends, market demand and export guidelines to target countries; • assisting Malaysian companies and importers obtain trade information and arrange business meeting if necessary; and • facilitate other ministries and government agencies implement promotion activities abroad. ASEAN AND OCEANIA MATRADE Jakarta’s focus in 2019 was to increase Malaysia’s exports into Indonesia, namely infrastructure, construction and development sectors. In August 2019, President Joko Widodo announced the shifting of Indonesia’s capital to East Kalimantan. The development of a new capital will provide export opportunities in town planning services, basic facilities, infrastructure, architecture, construction and building materials. MATRADE Jakarta collaborated with selected parties including local business communities namely, Kamar Dagang dan Industri Indonesia (KADIN), Indonesia-Malaysia Business Council (IMBC), Gabungan Pelaksana Konstruksi Nasional (GAPENSI), Persatuan Insinyur Indonesia (PII), Ikatan Arsitek Indonesia (IAI) and State Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in showcasing the capabilities of Malaysian exporters. MATRADE Jakarta also collaborated with various local agencies and ministries such as the Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs in implementing export promotion activities and negotiating with eCommerce platforms in Indonesia. MATRADE Jakarta providing support and promotion assistance to Malaysian companies participating in international exhibitions in Indonesia.