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GUIDE TO MARKET DEVELOPMENT GRANT

MARKET DEVELEOPMENT GRANT (MDG)

What is MDG

The Market Development Grant (MDG) is a support initiative in the form of a reimbursable grant. MDG was introduced in 2002 with the objective of assisting exporters in their efforts to promote Malaysian made products or services globally. The lifetime limit of MDG is RM300,000 and it is specifically formulated for Malaysian SME Companies, Professional Service Providers, Trade and Industry Associations, Chambers of Commerce, Professional Bodies and Co-operatives.

[Note: MDG reimbursements are subject to the availability of the government funds]

What activities are eligible for grant funding?
  1. Participation in International Trade Fairs or Exhibitions held in Malaysia/Overseas
  2. Participation in International Conferences Held Overseas
  3. Listing Fees for Made in Malaysia Products in Supermarkets or Hypermarkets or Retail Centres or Boutique Outlets Located Overseas
  1. Participation in Virtual International Trade Fairs In Malaysia Or Overseas
  2. Participation In Business To Business (B2B) Meetings Related To Virtual Trade Investment Missions And Export Acceleration Missions
Who is eligible to claim for MDG? (please refer to MDG Guidelines)
  1. Small And Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
  2. Professional Service Providers (Sole Proprietor Or Partnership)
  3. Trade & Industry Associations, Chambers Of Commerce Or Professional Bodies
  4. Co-operatives
Submissions for reimbursements must be:
No Promotion Activity Submission of Applications
Physical Event
i. Participation in International Trade Fairs or Exhibitions held in Malaysia/Overseas Within 30 calendar days from the last date of the promotion activity
ii. Participation in International Conferences Held Overseas
iii. Listing fees in Supermarkets or Hypermarkets or Retail Centres or Boutique Outlets Located Overseas From the first day of listing
Virtual Event
i. Participation in Virtual International Trade Fairs In Malaysia or Overseas Within 30 calendar days from the last date of the event
ii. Participation In Business To Business (B2B) Meetings Related To Virtual Trade Investment Missions And Export Acceleration Missions Within 30 calendar days from the last date of the promotion activity

For more information, please download information as per link below:

 

How do I submit my new application of claims or request for reimbursement of expenses?

All completed applications must be SUBMITTED ONLINE through MATRADE’s website:

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