Malaysian Firms Secure RM125 Mln Sales In Africa Mission
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysian companies booked sales worth more than RM125 million, including RM13.6 million in confirmed transactions, during the Export Acceleration Mission (EAM) to South Africa and Kenya from Sept 1-5, 2025.
The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), in collaboration with SME Bank Malaysia, organised the mission.
In a statement, MATRADE said 13 Malaysian companies from various sectors took part, holding 240 business matching sessions with 128 South African and Kenyan buyers.
“The 13 Malaysian companies represented key sectors with high export potential, including medical devices and equipment, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and beauty products, and halal food and beverages,” it said.
MATRADE chairman Reezal Merican Naina Merican said the initiative formed a key part of the government’s market diversification strategy to expand Malaysia’s export footprint, recognising Africa’s economic potential and its role as a vital emerging market.
“Our companies’ strong performance is a testament to the demand for quality Malaysian products and services in Africa.
“MATRADE, together with SME Bank, is committed to creating these vital platforms for Malaysian companies, particularly MSMEs, to secure new opportunities and grow their global footprint,” he said.
He added that Africa, with its 1.5 billion population, offered immense potential and that the mission marked a significant step in strengthening Malaysia’s trade ties and economic presence on the continent.
MATRADE said the mission also included meetings with South African and Kenyan government agencies and foreign chambers such as the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC), the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI), and Business Unity South Africa (BUSA).
From January to July 2025, Malaysia’s total trade with South Africa was valued at RM3.24 billion, with exports at RM1.87 billion and imports at RM1.37 billion.
For the same period, trade with Kenya reached RM3.26 billion, comprising RM3.24 billion in exports and RM30 million in imports, MATRADE said.
-- BERNAMA
