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Foreword
(Dato’ SriMustapabinMohamed)
Minister of International Trade and Industry of Malaysia
A
keycomponentofMalaysia’seconomicprogressand
transformation lies in its vision to see Malaysians
excel in international trade and industry-related
areas, blossoming into the most preferred invest-
ment destination, apart from aiming to be one of
the most globally competitive trading nations.
Since its Independence,Malaysia haswitnessed
incredible economic transformation, steadilymoving towards achieving
National Economic Policy and Vision 2020. Malaysia’s thirst for success
can be seen translated in the pursuit of excellence by citizens spanning
across industries and expertise alike.
With a rich blend of culture, tradition and knowledge that is truly a
reflection of harmony and tolerance, we have also embraced the future
with open arms – blending science and technology with heritage and
history. Malaysians have spread their wings into new ventures and
territories abroad, sharing their expertise, ideas and services in many
other nations cutting across continents.Through innovation, quality and
excellence,manyMalaysiancompanies havegained the trust, recognition
and acceptance from the global community.
This publication, “From Zero to Hero”, showcases an elite and select
number of business success stories of outstandingMalaysian companies
that have exceeded expectations of the world through their business
offerings globally.
I wish to congratulateMATRADE for publishing this book, making it
possible to carry stories of successful Malaysian companies to potential
international businesses seeking strong, long-term partnerships. It is
my hope that this book will be useful and beneficial to industry players,
businesspartners andorganisations alikeand inspireother entrepreneurs
to emulate their success stories.
Salam bahagia.