Recognised by The Asia Records, MATRADE was honoured with the title of “Largest National Export Promotion Programme by Number of SMEs Supported in 2025” in recognition of its outstanding efforts in empowering Malaysian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to expand beyond domestic borders and succeed in international markets.

As Malaysia’s national trade promotion agency, MATRADE has played a pivotal role in strengthening the country’s export ecosystem by providing businesses with access to global market opportunities, strategic trade programmes, export advisory services, and international business networks. Through its extensive range of initiatives, the agency has successfully supported a significant number of Malaysian SMEs in enhancing their export readiness and global competitiveness.

The recognition highlights MATRADE’s continued commitment to helping local businesses navigate international markets through trade missions, export acceleration programmes, market intelligence, business matching activities, and participation in global trade exhibitions. These efforts have enabled Malaysian enterprises to establish a stronger international presence while contributing to the nation’s economic growth and export performance.

By supporting the largest number of SMEs through a national export promotion programme in 2025, MATRADE has demonstrated its leadership in advancing Malaysia’s export agenda and fostering the growth of globally competitive Malaysian brands. This Asia Record recognition reflects the agency’s significant contribution to the development of Malaysia’s international trade landscape and reinforces its position as a key catalyst for export growth and business expansion.