International Trade And Industry Minister Leading SME Delegation To Surabaya

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysian International Trade and Industry Minister Mustapa Mohamed is leading a delegation made up largely of entrepreneurs in the small and medium-sized business (SMEs) to Surabaya, Indonesia. In a statement, the ministry said the two-day visit that began Sunday was aimed at strengthening the business network between local SMEs and their counterparts in East Java. The delegation comprises 26 local entrepreneurs under the SME Corporation and the Halal Development Corporation (HDC) and from various sectors including food and beverage, logistics, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, construction and automotive. Before this, Mustapa has made working visits to Jogjakarta, Balikpapan, Manado and Bali besides Jakarta. -- BERNAMA