30/09/2016-Malaysia is spearheading the initiative to drive cross border exports in ASEAN through ASEAN Border Trade (ABT) 2016 Exhibition held in Grand Riverview Hotel from 30 September till 2 October 2016. The inaugural event is a brainchild of Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) – Malaysia’s export promotion agency under the purview of Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI).
Launched by Deputy Minister of MITI YB Datuk Chua Tee Yong, ABT 2016 involves the participation of over 150 exhibitors and 100 buyers from Malaysia and other ASEAN countries. The ABT 2016 is aimed at enhancing bilateral trade between Malaysia and other ASEAN countries as well as providing a platform for Malaysian companies to discover more export opportunities with potential partners from the ASEAN region.