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YB Dato' Seri Ong Ka Chuan, MITI Minister II participated in YAB Prime Minister's working visit to Hangzhou on 12 May 2017. Also present were the CEOs of SME Corp, MIDA and MATRADE. In conjunction with this visit, YAB Prime Minister visited Alibaba Headquarter where he was received by Jack Ma. Both sides exhanged views on Alibaba's success stories which could be replicated in our efforts to drive the national agenda on eCommerce, including the Digital Free Trade Zone (DFTZ). YAB Prime Minister also witnessed the MoU exchange between MDEC, Alibaba Group and the Hangzhou Municipal Government to explore possible collaboration towards encouraging SMEs to participate in global trade.




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SME Bank targets to approve financing worth RM369 million to eligible companies for their business expansion during SME Bank Mini XCESS for Northern Region. The target is in line with the economic opportunities in the northern area and particularly in the state of Perak. Since inception, SME Bank Northern Regional Centre has recorded a financing portfolio worth over RM694 million and assisted more than 974 customers. This indicates that the economic activities in Northern Region are vibrant and it provides abundance of opportunities for SME businesses and its ecosystem to grow.
SME Bank Mini XCESS is an annual event held with the aim to reach out to the SME entrepreneurs directly. Through this programme, the Bank approved RM132 million worth of financing in 2016. SME Bank Mini XCESS programme will be held at another two locations which is Sabah on 31 March 2017 and Sarawak on 11 April 2017 respectively. The SME Bank Mini XCESS for Northern Region was officiated by YB...
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The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) held its 1st monthly assembly for the year 2017 today. At the assembly which was well attended by personnel from MITI as well as its agencies, Minister YB Dato' Sri Mustapa Mohamed urged his officers to continue working hard to contribute towards ensuring a stronger economic growth for Malaysia. This he observed, was even more critical now due to the uncertainties ahead in light of global challenges. He also urged MITI and all its agencies to work as a team to implement all planned programmes with dedication and integrity.
The event continued with the presentation of prizes and certificates to the winners of ‘MITI Reward Programme’ and 'Business Excellence Framework Evaluators'. YB MITI Minister also launched the 'MITI Glossary' which is a useful tool accessible to the public, that explains and simplifies various business terms.
The Assembly ended with the song ‘Gemuruh’ from the winner of MITI Idol Mr Khairul...
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Tarikh:16 November 2016, Rabu
Masa: 8:00 pagi – 5:00 petang
Tempat:Dewan Perdana, MITI
Tetamu kehormat: YB Dato’ Seri Ong Ka Chuan (Menteri Perdagangan Antarabangsa dan Industri II, MITI)
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The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (MPC) in collaboration with SME Corp. Malaysia organised the FMM SME Conference 2016 themed ‘Beyond Economic Growth: SMEs Meeting Global Challenges’ was graced by YB Dato’ Seri Ong Ka Chuan, Minister of International Trade and Industry II. The Conference was also attended by YBhg. Datuk (Dr.) Hafsah Hashim, CEO of SME Corp. Malaysia and representatives from relevant Agencies namely Malaysian Industry Development Fund (MIDF), Malaysia Productivity Corporation (MPC) and members of the FMM Council.
Served as an avenue for SMEs to better understand the current situation of Malaysia’s economy and the SME industry, a line of eloquent and high profile panellists throughout the one day Forum discussed and analysed in depth on the...
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Tarikh:16 November 2016, Rabu
Masa: 8:00 pagi – 5:00 petang
Tempat:Dewan Perdana, MITI
Tetamu kehormat: YB Dato’ Seri Ong Ka Chuan (Menteri Perdagangan Antarabangsa dan Industri II, MITI)
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Persekutuan Pengilang-Pengilang Malaysia (FMM) dengan kerjasama SME Corp. Malaysia telah menganjurkan Persidangan PKS FMM 2016 bertemakan 'Merentasi Pertumbuhan Ekonomi: PKS Menghadapi Cabaran Global' yang telah disempurnakan oleh YB Dato 'Seri Ong Ka Chuan, Menteri Perdagangan Antarabangsa dan Industri II. Persidangan ini turut dihadiri oleh YBhg. Datuk (Dr.) Hafsah Hashim, Ketua Eksekutif SME Corp. Malaysia dan wakil-wakil daripada agensi berkaitan seperti MIDF, Perbadanan Produktiviti Malaysia (MPC) dan Ahli-Ahli Majlis Tertinggi FMM.
Berfungsi sebagai ruang kepada PKS untuk lebih memahami keadaan semasa ekonomi Malaysia dan industri PKS, barisan ahli panel profesional yang berprofil tinggi dijemput sepanjang persidangan satu hari ini...
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International Trade and Industry Minister II, Dato' Sri Ong Ka Chuan urged Malaysian SMEs to take full advantage of the immense opportunities created by China's "One Belt, One Road" initiative. "The rise of China and the economic openings this has brought about are particularly relevant for our SMEs, given Malaysia's strategic position as a gateway to the 625-million strong ASEAN market, ” he said.
Dato' Sri Ong made the remarks in his address when officiating the "SME Solutions Expo 2016" organised by SME Business Media International on 30 September, 2016.
SME Solutions Expo 2016 gathers over 100 vendors specialising in technology, market -access, capacity development and financing for SMEs. Datuk J. Jayasiri, MITI’s Secretary General, also addressed the SME owners and the companies that attended the forum together with other industry experts and leaders.
The "One Belt, One Road" initiative seeks to connect China with countries in Asia, Africa and Europe through...
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Menteri Perdagangan Antarabangsa Dan Industri II, Dato’ Seri Ong Ka Chuan merasmikan pameran dan persidangan ‘Ekspo Solusi IKS 2016 yang dianjurkan oleh majalah SME terbitan Business Media International pada 30 September, 2016.
Dalam ucapan perasmiannya, YBM II berkata ‘syarikat—syarikat IKS perlu mengambil kesempatan daripada kebangkitan Negara China terutama melalui inisiatif laluan ekonomi ‘Belt and Road’ Negara itu. Juga dengan kedudukan strategik Malaysia di pintu masuk pasaran ASEAN.
Ekspo Solusi IKS 2016 mengumpulkan lebih 100 vendor yang pakar dalam bidang teknologi, akses-pasaran, pembangunan keupayaan dan pembiayaan untuk IKS. Di Ekspo ini jugaDatuk J. Jayasiri, KSU MITI diberi peluang menyampaikan ceramah kepada pemilik IKS dan syarikat-syarikat yang menghadiri FORUM CEO IKS.
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YB Dato’ Seri Ong Ka Chuan, Minister of International Trade & Industry II officiated the opening of GE Malaysia’s new headquarters and GE Regional Office at Nu Sentral Tower 2 Kuala Lumpur today, together with Mr John G. Rice, Vice Chairman of GE/CEO GE Global Growth. Almost all of GE’s main businesses including (GE Power, GE Oil & Gas, GE Energy Connections, GE Healthcare & GE Global Growth Organization) and GE’s remote monitoring & diagnostic centre for GE O&G and GE Power will be based at this new office. This is GE’s largest facility in Malaysia in terms of manpower with ~800 GE employees.
YB Dato’ Seri Ong congratulated GE for the 40 years of strong presence in Malaysia. GE’s contribution has grown from a small sales and services office to a 1400 employee strength today and accumulated investment of RM1 billion for all the its activities. The new digital and high tech office signifies the trust in Malaysia’s...
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YB Minister II of Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), YB Dato’ Seri Ong Ka Chuan on 26 September 2016 received a courtesy call from H.E. Mrs. Niale Kaba, Minister of Planning and Development of Côte d’Ivoire, accompanied by officials from the Ministry of Planning and Development, Presidency of the Republic, Public Investments Programme of Côte d’Ivoire, as well as officials from the United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) Resident Representative in Malaysia and Côte d’Ivoire at Menara MITI, Kuala Lumpur. The courtesy call is part of their study visit programme to Malaysia to learn Malaysia’s experiences in driving the government and nation’s economic transformation, as well as their preparation for the Second International Conference on the Emergence of Africa in 2017.
YB Dato’ Seri Ong Ka Chuan shared Malaysia’s involvement in economic cooperation such as ASEAN and APEC, liberalisation initiatives under Free Trade Agreements...
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YB Menteri II Kementerian Perdagangan Antarabangsa dan Industri (MITI), YB Dato' Seri Ong Ka Chuan telah menerima kunjungan hormat daripada TYT Puan Niale Kaba, Menteri Perancangan dan Pembangunan Côte d'Ivoire, diiringi oleh pegawai-pegawai dari Kementerian Perancangan dan Pembangunan, Pejabat Presiden Republik, Program Pelaburan Awam, Côte d'Ivoire, serta pegawai-pegawai Perwakilan Tetap United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) di Malaysia dan Côte d'Ivoire pada 26 September 2016 di Menara MITI, Kuala Lumpur. Kunjungan hormat tersebut merupakan sebahagian daripada program lawatan sambil belajar mereka ke Malaysia untuk menimba pengalaman Malaysia dalam memacu transformasi kerajaan dan ekonomi negara, serta sebagai persediaan untuk menganjurkan International Conference on the Emergence of Africa Kedua pada tahun 2017.
YB Dato' Seri Ong Ka Chuan berkongsi penglibatan Malaysia dalam kerjasama ekonomi seperti ASEAN dan APEC, inisiatif liberalisasi di bawah Perjanjian...
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