Revised Guidelines for 
Market Development Grant (MDG) 2005

A.     Companies Eligible to Apply for MDG

·        Manufacturing Sector – having an annual sales turnover not exceeding RM25 million (based on the latest financial report) OR not more than 150 full-time employees.

·        At least 60% of equity is held by Malaysian.

B.     Additional Eligible Activities

The scope of eligible activities for MDG have been extended to include:-

·        Participation in industry Related International Conferences

·        Participation in meetings related to negotiations on Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRAs) by representatives of the Trade and Industry and Professional Services Association

·        Setting up sales promotion office overseas to promote exports of Malaysian products and services

·        Existing Eligible Activities:

i.         Participation in trade mission

ii.       Participation at international trade fairs

iii.      Preparation of promotional items including brochures

iv.     Promotion of brands overseas

C.     Maximum Grant

Companies can now obtain a 50% matching grant on the approved cost of the eligible activities subject to a maximum of RM100,000 per company. The RM100,000 grant is however subject to the availability of funds.

For enquiries, please contact Ms. Susila Devi at MATRADE, Tel: 03-2616 3333.

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