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BY: MD ZAINUDDIN JALIL BY: MD ZAINUDDIN JALIL BY: MD ZAINUDDIN JALIL BY: MD ZAINUDDIN JALIL Lifestyle Unit IILifestyle Unit IILifestyle Unit IILifestyle Unit II

Scope of Presentation Scope of Presentation Scope of Presentation Scope of Presentation �Introduction on MDGIntroduction on MDGIntroduction on MDGIntroduction on MDG

�Overview of MDGOverview of MDGOverview of MDGOverview of MDG

�Eligible ApplicantsEligible ApplicantsEligible ApplicantsEligible Applicants

�Eligible activitiesEligible activitiesEligible activitiesEligible activities

�PrePrePrePre----determined Grantdetermined Grantdetermined Grantdetermined Grant

�Previous MDG vs. New MDGPrevious MDG vs. New MDGPrevious MDG vs. New MDGPrevious MDG vs. New MDG

�What else is importantWhat else is importantWhat else is importantWhat else is important?

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MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANT MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANT (MDG)(MDG)(MDG)(MDG)

• Introduction on MDG�What is MDG?�Who can apply?�What can you claim?

• MDG In Brief• How do you apply?• What else is important?• Where can you get help?• Conclusion

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�MDGMDGMDGMDG ---- financialfinancialfinancialfinancial assistanceassistanceassistanceassistance underunderunderunder

10101010thththth MalaysiaMalaysiaMalaysiaMalaysia PlanPlanPlanPlan ((((2012201220122012 ---- 2015201520152015))));;;;

� To assist SMEs, To assist SMEs, To assist SMEs, To assist SMEs, service providersservice providersservice providersservice providers, , , ,

cooperativescooperativescooperativescooperatives, , , , trade & industry trade & industry trade & industry trade & industry

associationsassociationsassociationsassociations, , , , chambers of chambers of chambers of chambers of

commercecommercecommercecommerce, , , , professional bodies professional bodies professional bodies professional bodies

undertake undertake undertake undertake export promotional export promotional export promotional export promotional

activities. activities. activities. activities.

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

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OVERVIEWOVERVIEWOVERVIEWOVERVIEWOVERVIEWOVERVIEWOVERVIEWOVERVIEW

FORM OF GRANT

• Pre-determined reimbursable grant

• The value is pre-determined based on locations and activities

MAXIMUM GRANT

• Applicant can claim max of RM100,000 (per company per year but subject to availability of fund)

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

• Online system to be introduced by end of July 2012

• Softcopy (scanned supporting & claim documents)

2012

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SMESMESMESMESMESMESMESMEssssssss AND SERVICE PROVIDERSAND SERVICE PROVIDERSAND SERVICE PROVIDERSAND SERVICE PROVIDERSAND SERVICE PROVIDERSAND SERVICE PROVIDERSAND SERVICE PROVIDERSAND SERVICE PROVIDERS1. Registered as MATRADE member;

2. Incorporated under the Companies Act 1965;

3. At least 60% equity is owned by Malaysian;

4. Exporting products made in Malaysia or Malaysian services;

SMEs:

MANUFACTURING & AGRO BASED COMPANIES

Annual sales not exceeding RM25 million OR Full time employees not more than 150

TRADING COMPANIES

Annual sales not exceeding RM5 million OR Full time employees not more than 50

SERVICE PROVIDERS:

SERVICE COMPANIES

excluding tourism & financial & insurance

Annual sales not exceeding RM25 million OR Full time employees

not more than 150

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDERS

Registered under the Professional Bodies

COOPERATIVESCOOPERATIVESCOOPERATIVESCOOPERATIVESCOOPERATIVESCOOPERATIVESCOOPERATIVESCOOPERATIVES1. Registered as MATRADE member;

2. Incorporated under the Cooperative Act 1993;

3. At least 60% equity is owned by Malaysian;

4. The main business activity is for exporting

5. Exporting products made in Malaysia or Malaysian services;

Annual sales not exceeding RM25 million OR Full time employees

not more than 150

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TRADE & INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS, TRADE & INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS, TRADE & INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS, TRADE & INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS, TRADE & INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS, TRADE & INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS, TRADE & INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS, TRADE & INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS, CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE &

PROFESSIONAL BODIESPROFESSIONAL BODIESPROFESSIONAL BODIESPROFESSIONAL BODIESPROFESSIONAL BODIESPROFESSIONAL BODIESPROFESSIONAL BODIESPROFESSIONAL BODIES

1. Registered as MATRADE member;

and

2. Registered under the Registrar of Society (ROS) OR Associated Professional Body

ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES FOR :ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES FOR :ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES FOR :ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES FOR :NO.NO.NO.NO. SMEs AND COOPERATIVES IN SMEs AND COOPERATIVES IN SMEs AND COOPERATIVES IN SMEs AND COOPERATIVES IN

MANUFACTURING, AGRO BASED & TRADINGMANUFACTURING, AGRO BASED & TRADINGMANUFACTURING, AGRO BASED & TRADINGMANUFACTURING, AGRO BASED & TRADING

DEADLINE FOR THE DEADLINE FOR THE DEADLINE FOR THE DEADLINE FOR THE

SUBMISSIONSUBMISSIONSUBMISSIONSUBMISSION

1. INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIRS HELD LOCALLY OR

OVERSEAS

WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM THE

LAST DATE OF ACTIVITY

2. TRADE & INVESTMENT MISSIONS OR SPECIALISED

MARKETING MISSIONS OVERSEAS

3. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES OVERSEAS

4. DISPLAY AT MEEC, MATRADE

5. LISTING FEE IN SUPERMARKET OR HYPERMARKET

OVERSEAS

WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM THE

FIRST DAY OF LISTING

6. REGISTRATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

OVERSEAS

WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM THE

DATE OF RECEIPTS OR

PAYMENTS7. INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION OVERSEAS

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ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES FOR :ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES FOR :NO.NO.NO.NO. SERVICE PROVIDERSSERVICE PROVIDERSSERVICE PROVIDERSSERVICE PROVIDERS DEADLINE FOR THE DEADLINE FOR THE DEADLINE FOR THE DEADLINE FOR THE

SUBMISSIONSUBMISSIONSUBMISSIONSUBMISSION

1. INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIRS HELD LOCALLY OR

OVERSEAS

WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM THE

LAST DATE OF ACTIVITY

2. TRADE & INVESTMENT MISSIONS OR SPECIALISED

MARKETING MISSIONS OVERSEAS

3. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES OVERSEAS

4. DISPLAY AT MEEC, MATRADE

5. PRESENTATION TO POTENTIAL CLIENTS OVERSEAS WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM THE

DATE OF PRESENTATION

6. REGISTRATION OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

OVERSEAS

WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM THE

DATE OF RECEIPTS OR

PAYMENTS7. INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION OVERSEAS

8. INITIAL SET UP COST OF REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE

OVERSEAS

WITHIN 150 DAYS FROM THE

DATE OF COMMENCEMENT

OF THE REP. OFFICE

PRE-DETERMINED GRANT FOR SMEs, COOPERATIVES & SERVICE PROVIDERS BY LOCATIONS

INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIRS

HELD IN MALAYSIA

SOFT EXPORT* (ART, MUSIC,

FASHION & DESIGN SECTORS) MEEC

RM10,000 RM15,000 RM600

REGIONS INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIRS OVERSEAS

(RM)

TIM/ SMM

(RM)

PRESENTATION

(RM)

LATIN AMERICA 25,000

30,000

(SOFT

EXPORT*)

20,000 7,000

NORTH AMERICA &

CANADA

18,000 10,000 5,000

EUROPE 25,000 20,000 7,000

AFRICA 18,000 10,000 5,000

AUSTRALIA/OCEANIA 10,000 6,000 3,000

CENTRAL ASIA 25,000 20,000 7,000

SOUTH ASIA 12,000 5,000 3,000

WEST ASIA 12,000 6,000 3,000

NORTH EAST ASIA 10,000 5,000 3,000

SOUTH EAST ASIA (ASEAN) 10,000 4,000 3,000

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PREPREPREPRE----DETERMINED GRANT FOR SMEs, DETERMINED GRANT FOR SMEs, DETERMINED GRANT FOR SMEs, DETERMINED GRANT FOR SMEs, COOPERATIVES COOPERATIVES COOPERATIVES COOPERATIVES

& SERVICE PROVIDERS BY ACTIVITY& SERVICE PROVIDERS BY ACTIVITY& SERVICE PROVIDERS BY ACTIVITY& SERVICE PROVIDERS BY ACTIVITY

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

OVERSEAS

RM5,000

LISTING FEE IN SUPERMARKET

/HYPERMARKET OVERSEAS (for SMEs & Cooperatives)

Max RM20,000 per country

REGISTRATION OF IP OVERSEAS Max RM20,000 per country

INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION

OVERSEAS

Max RM20,000 per country

INITIAL SET UP COST OF

REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE OVERSEAS

– The first 3 months of office rental (For Service Providers)

Max RM10,000 per country

ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES FOR ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES FOR ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES FOR ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES FOR NO.NO.NO.NO. TRADETRADETRADETRADE& INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS/ CHAMBERS & INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS/ CHAMBERS & INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS/ CHAMBERS & INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS/ CHAMBERS

OF COMMERCE/ PROFESSIONAL BODIESOF COMMERCE/ PROFESSIONAL BODIESOF COMMERCE/ PROFESSIONAL BODIESOF COMMERCE/ PROFESSIONAL BODIES

DEADLINE FOR THE DEADLINE FOR THE DEADLINE FOR THE DEADLINE FOR THE

SUBMISSIONSUBMISSIONSUBMISSIONSUBMISSION

1. INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIRS HELD OVERSEAS

WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM

THE LAST DATE OF

ACTIVITY

2. TRADE & INVESTMENT MISSIONS OR

SPECIALISED MARKETING MISSIONS OVERSEAS

3. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES OVERSEAS

4. MEETINGS RELATED TO MUTUAL RECOGNITION

AGREEMENT (MRA), FREE TRADE AGREEMENT

(FTA), ASEAN AND WORLD TRADE

ORGANIZATION (WTO)

5. ORGANIZING INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIRS OR

TRADE & INVESTMENT MISSION OR

SPECIALISED MARKETING MISSION

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PREPREPREPREPREPREPREPRE--------DETERMINED GRANT FOR TRADE & INDUSTRY DETERMINED GRANT FOR TRADE & INDUSTRY DETERMINED GRANT FOR TRADE & INDUSTRY DETERMINED GRANT FOR TRADE & INDUSTRY DETERMINED GRANT FOR TRADE & INDUSTRY DETERMINED GRANT FOR TRADE & INDUSTRY DETERMINED GRANT FOR TRADE & INDUSTRY DETERMINED GRANT FOR TRADE & INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS / CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE / ASSOCIATIONS / CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE / ASSOCIATIONS / CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE / ASSOCIATIONS / CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE / ASSOCIATIONS / CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE / ASSOCIATIONS / CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE / ASSOCIATIONS / CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE / ASSOCIATIONS / CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE /

PROFESSIONAL BODIES BY LOCATIONS & ACTIVITYPROFESSIONAL BODIES BY LOCATIONS & ACTIVITYPROFESSIONAL BODIES BY LOCATIONS & ACTIVITYPROFESSIONAL BODIES BY LOCATIONS & ACTIVITYPROFESSIONAL BODIES BY LOCATIONS & ACTIVITYPROFESSIONAL BODIES BY LOCATIONS & ACTIVITYPROFESSIONAL BODIES BY LOCATIONS & ACTIVITYPROFESSIONAL BODIES BY LOCATIONS & ACTIVITYPARTICIPATION IN THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITY:

REGIONS INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIRS

OVERSEAS (RM)

TIM/ SMM

(RM)

LATIN AMERICA 25,000 20,000

NORTH AMERICA & CANADA 18,000 10,000

EUROPE 25,000 20,000

AFRICA 18,000 10,000

AUSTRALIA/OCEANIA 10,000 6,000

CENTRAL ASIA 25,000 20,000

SOUTH ASIA 12,000 5,000

WEST ASIA 12,000 6,000

NORTH EAST ASIA 10,000 5,000

SOUTH EAST ASIA (ASEAN) 10,000 4,000

CONFERENCE/ MEETINGS 5,000

PREPREPREPREPREPREPREPRE--------DETERMINED GRANT FOR TRADE & INDUSTRY DETERMINED GRANT FOR TRADE & INDUSTRY DETERMINED GRANT FOR TRADE & INDUSTRY DETERMINED GRANT FOR TRADE & INDUSTRY DETERMINED GRANT FOR TRADE & INDUSTRY DETERMINED GRANT FOR TRADE & INDUSTRY DETERMINED GRANT FOR TRADE & INDUSTRY DETERMINED GRANT FOR TRADE & INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS / CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE / ASSOCIATIONS / CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE / ASSOCIATIONS / CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE / ASSOCIATIONS / CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE / ASSOCIATIONS / CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE / ASSOCIATIONS / CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE / ASSOCIATIONS / CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE / ASSOCIATIONS / CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE /

PROFESSIONAL BODIES BY LOCATIONSPROFESSIONAL BODIES BY LOCATIONSPROFESSIONAL BODIES BY LOCATIONSPROFESSIONAL BODIES BY LOCATIONSPROFESSIONAL BODIES BY LOCATIONSPROFESSIONAL BODIES BY LOCATIONSPROFESSIONAL BODIES BY LOCATIONSPROFESSIONAL BODIES BY LOCATIONS

REGIONS ORGANISING INTERNATIONAL

TRADE FAIRS/TIM (RM)

LATIN AMERICA 7,000

NORTH AMERICA & CANADA 5,000

EUROPE 7,000

AFRICA 5,000

AUSTRALIA/OCEANIA 3,000

CENTRAL ASIA 7,000

SOUTH ASIA 3,000

WEST ASIA 3,000

NORTH EAST ASIA 3,000

SOUTH EAST ASIA (ASEAN) 3,000

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PREVIOUS MDG vs. NEW MDGPREVIOUS MDG vs. NEW MDGPREVIOUS MDG vs. NEW MDGPREVIOUS MDG vs. NEW MDGPREVIOUS MDG vs. NEW MDGPREVIOUS MDG vs. NEW MDGPREVIOUS MDG vs. NEW MDGPREVIOUS MDG vs. NEW MDGPREVIOUS MDGPREVIOUS MDGPREVIOUS MDGPREVIOUS MDG NEW MDGNEW MDGNEW MDGNEW MDG

� 50% reimbursable matching grant;

� Hardcopy submission;

� Communication, notification by manual mode- phone, fax, email, walk-in;

� Four (4) eligible activities;

� Applicant need to communicate via email, phone to get progress and status of application.

� A reimbursable A reimbursable A reimbursable A reimbursable prepreprepre----determineddetermineddetermineddetermined

amount amount amount amount (determined by (determined by (determined by (determined by

MATRADE);MATRADE);MATRADE);MATRADE);

� Online softcopy Online softcopy Online softcopy Online softcopy submission;submission;submission;submission;

� Communication & notification Communication & notification Communication & notification Communication & notification

via IT e.g. evia IT e.g. evia IT e.g. evia IT e.g. e----letter, eletter, eletter, eletter, e----reminder ,reminder ,reminder ,reminder ,

eeee----status;status;status;status;

� Nine (9) activities;Nine (9) activities;Nine (9) activities;Nine (9) activities;

� Applicant can check status of Applicant can check status of Applicant can check status of Applicant can check status of

application anytime via MDG application anytime via MDG application anytime via MDG application anytime via MDG

Online System (July 2012).Online System (July 2012).Online System (July 2012).Online System (July 2012).

What Else Is Important?What Else Is Important?What Else Is Important?What Else Is Important?� Read guidelines & understand

requirements;

� Complete application & attachsupporting documents. Sendto MATRADE to be reachednot later than 60 days after thelast day of activity;

� Application will be assessed todetermine grant entitlement.May involve follow-up by MDGofficers by phone, email, letterto request for additionaldocuments. Please respondimmediately.

�If MATRADE found anyfraudulent practices, applicantwill be blacklisted and required toreturn all monies received (if any).

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� Incomplete submission will be

automatically rejected by

system;

� Scan original documents to

support claims. If use

photocopies, must certified by

external auditors/ chartered

accountants/ commissioner of

oaths/issuer of receipts/banks;

� Inform MDG Secretariat of any

change in office address,

telephone, fax, contact person,

or bank account number etc.

�Get information from right source:

www.matrade.gov.my

� Get clarification directly from:

� MDG Hotline 03-6207 7593

� Email at info@matrade.gov.my

� You are welcome to meet us:

MATRADE HQ or regional

offices

Important to note...Important to note...Important to note...Important to note...

SpecialisedSpecialised Marketing MissionMarketing Mission

� Lagos, Nigeria & Accra, GhanaLagos, Nigeria & Accra, GhanaLagos, Nigeria & Accra, GhanaLagos, Nigeria & Accra, Ghana

�16 16 16 16 –––– 23 September 201223 September 201223 September 201223 September 2012

�OneOneOneOne----onononon----one business meetingsone business meetingsone business meetingsone business meetings

�Market visitsMarket visitsMarket visitsMarket visits

�RM800 per cityRM800 per cityRM800 per cityRM800 per city

� English speaking, large population, fairly English speaking, large population, fairly English speaking, large population, fairly English speaking, large population, fairly

good economic performancegood economic performancegood economic performancegood economic performance

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Market Development Grant Section

8th Floor East Wing, Menara MATRADE

Jalan Khidmat Usaha, Off Jalan Duta

50480 Kuala Lumpur

03-6207 7593 or info@matrade.gov.my

Saudah Mat Isa at 03-6207 7572 or

email at: saudah@matrade,gov.my