Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation

Malaysian companies or associations which are exporting or wish to venture into the export markets are encouraged to register with MATRADE.

Companies and organisations that can be registered with us include:

• Manufacturers
• Traders
• Services Provider
• Trade Associations
• Chambers of Commerce

Benefits of Registering With MATRADE

MATRADE members can enjoy the following benefits:

• Develop and enhance your export capabilities through our export assistance programmes and export training programmes;
• Participate in our pre-arranged business matching with international buyers during our international trade promotional events  or through our network of 49 international trade offices (upon request);
• Access to our wide collections of business and trade related information and specially-subscribed databases at our Business Information Centre (BIC);
• Free company listing in our e-Directory in MATRADE's Portal;
• Display your products and services in the Virtual Malaysia Export Exhibition Centre (MEEC) (additional fee applicable),
• Eligible to apply for the export promotion incentives under MATRADE such as the Market Development Grant (MDG), Services Export Fund (SEF) and eTrade (subject to eligibility and the budget from the Government).

Online Registration

Starting 13 March 2025, registration as MATRADE member can be done through the MADANI Digital Trade (MDT) platform, where MATRADE members’ services have been integrated with the MDT services, including:

• MATRADE Member’s Portal (Market Information, Product & Market Research and Member’s Profile Dashboard);
• Application for MATRADE grants (MDG, SEF and eTRADE); and
• Other MDT services such as e-marketplace, business matching, virtual trade fairs, integrated shared service center, etc.

Upon becoming a MATRADE member, companies need to register and subscribe to the MDT platform to use the services provided as an “Exhibitor”. There are four (4) annual subscription packages offered with different benefits:

• Business Starter - RM120
• Business Standard - RM1,200*
• Business Professional - RM3,000*
• Business Premium - RM15,000*

Note: *Claimable under MDG, for SME-status company only

You can access the MADANI Digital Trade (MDT) platform to register and get more information regarding the benefits and services available for each subscription package.

Note: MATRADE members are encouraged to update their profile every 6 months to ensure MATRADE has the latest information and to be able to apply for the grants. Members who do not update their profile for more than 3 years will be turned to Dormant-status.