Announcement

Endorsement of International Trade Exhibition and Conference adds credibility to the event and helps the organiser to promote the event more effectively. Events eligible for endorsement are Trade Exhibitions or Conferences with Trade Exhibitions. The benefits of endorsing an event with MATRADE are as follows.

• Listing of the event in MATRADE’s portal;
• Listing of the event in MATRADE’s directories and brochures of trade and industry exhibitions in Malaysia;
• Promotion of event through MATRADE’s regional and overseas offices;
• Promotion of event during MATRADE’s promotional activities;
• Use of MATRADE logo with caption “ENDORSED BY” on all printed materials; and
• Companies would be eligible for reimbursement of expenses for participating in an international trade fair or exhibition held in Malaysia, with the endorsement by MATRADE if the trade exhibition is not organised by MATRADE.

• The organiser must be a registered local or foreign company.
• The venue of the exhibition must be equipped with suitable equipment and facilities.
• The event must occupy a minimum gross space of 1,000 square metres.
• The event features products, technologies or services that are consistent with industry requirements.
• Organiser is required to submit an (NEW) Audited Report of Previous Exhibition which was held in Malaysia and to comply with at least one of the following criteria:
  • at least 20% of participants were foreign exhibitors; or
  • at least 20% nett space was rented to foreign exhibitors; or, and
  • at least 10% of visitors were foreign trade visitors.

Note: In cases where the organiser is not able to provide the audited report to indicate compliance with the above criteria, or if the event is solely a Conference only, MATRADE will only register the event without the endorsement.

Application for event registration can be made via online through MATRADE's Registration (Form R1). Please submit a hardcopy of completed Form R1 together with:

• Memorandum of Association (for Company) / Registration Certificate from Registrar of Society (for Association), if you are a first-time applicant;
• Proof of venue booking from venue operator; and
• A set of event promotional materials e.g. brochures or flyers.

The processing fee for Endorsement of International Trade Event held in Malaysia is RM5,000.00 per application for an event. (Non-refundable)

The user agrees to comply with all applicable laws and with all directions, orders, requirements and instructions given to the user by any authority competent to do so under any applicable law. MATRADE reserves the right to investigate complaints or reported violations of our Legal Terms and to take any action we deem appropriate, including but not limited to reporting any misuse or suspected unlawful activity to law enforcement authority or taking any legal action against the user.

MATRADE’S logo shall be used for the aforesaid programme purposes only. The use of MATRADE’s logo for any other purposes without a written approval of MATRADE is strictly prohibited. MATRADE shall be entitled to claim against the user for any losses or damages suffered arising from the negligent use of MATRADE’s logo by the user.

MATRADE’s logo and its trademark are protected by copy right law and other law applicable. MATRADE’s logo may not be copied, reproduced or imitated whether in whole or in part, unless expressly permitted by MATRADE. The user shall be responsible for any claim in the event that the use of MATRADE’s logo infringes a patent, copyright or registered designs.

The user releases MATRADE to the fullest extent permitted by law from any claims relating to the usage of MATRADE’s logo. In no event will MATRADE be liable for any incidental, consequential or any damages whatsoever arising from the use of MATRADE’s logo by the user.