INTRADE MALAYSIA 2008 EXPECTS TO GENERATE OVER RM3 BILLION IN SALES
"We are working hard and will strive to record better sales this year," she told Bernama here Tuesday.
The event, organised by Malaysia External Trade Development Corp (Matrade), will be held from Nov 13-16, at the Matrade Exhibition and Convention Centre.
Intrade Malaysia 2008, themed "Optimising Global Opportunities", is aimed at providing Malaysian companies and entrepreneurs as well as international businesses a platform to further expand trade and investment opportunities in the inter-regional and global markets.
Susila said over 340 exhibitors from over 30 countries, among them from
She said 80 percent of the exhibitors were Malaysian companies from various industries including food and beverages, automotive, furniture, tiles, building materials and household items.
"Among the 297 local companies participating in the event are Proton, Sime Darby, DRB HICOM and Modenas," she said.
She said Intrade Malaysia 2008 was expected to attract over 15,000 visitors compared with 10,000 last year.
"Matrade is providing shuttle bus services from Putra World Trade Centre, KL Sentral and KLCC.
"The event is open to the public from Nov 15-16," she said.
Susila said the exhibition would showcase a wide range of quality products and services from around the world.
She said 700 international buyers, representing 540 companies from 60 countries worldwide, would participate in the one-on-one business-matching sessions.
Another event to be held concurrently with Intrade Malaysia 2008 is the KL International Trade Forum 2008 on Nov 13, she said.
-- BERNAMA
