THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2015, KUALA LUMPUR: To increase the export engagement among Indian business community in Malaysia, Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will be organising a talk titled Indian Business Community Power Talk (IBC Power Talk) on 19 August 2015. This inaugural event will take place at Perdana Hall, 6th floor (West Wing) in Menara MATRADE, Kuala Lumpur and is set to start from 9am till 1pm.

Driven by the objective to deepen export awareness among the Malaysia’s Indian business community, the talk is considered a capacity building programme. It will feature diverse topics such as on MATRADE’s roles and functions in assisting exporters and potential in online exports via e-marketplaces. There will also be an experience sharing-session by Indian-owned companies that have successfully made global presence through the exports of their products or services. Complementing these are a trade clinic session and a business consultation session.

MATRADE’s Chief Executive Officer Dato’ Dzulkifli Mahmud opined that this initiative will enhance the Indian business community export contributions to the nation. “There are a substantial amount of successful Indian companies in the country and MATRADE wishes to strengthen and accelerate their export performance for the benefit of Malaysia’s economy. This aspiration of globalising their businesses can be realised by first increasing their awareness in exports,” Dato’ Dzulkifli said.

All Indian businesses enterprises ready to export or exporting are encouraged to attend the IBC Power Talk to gain export knowledge and to network with other players in the export industry.

Participation is free and registration can be made on www.matrade.gov.my.For more details, interested participants can contact Mr Sobirin or Ms Norzulaila at 03-6207 7146 or 03-6207 7144, respectively.