MALAYSIA TO STRENGTHEN TRADE LINKAGES WITH CAMBODIA VIA MATRADE-LED MISSION

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia plans to strengthen its trade engagement with Cambodia, one of ASEAN’s fastest-growing economies, through an export acceleration mission there from Nov 25 to 27. 

The mission, led by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), seeks to position Malaysian companies as reliable partners in meeting Cambodia’s rising demand for consumer and industrial goods.

MATRADE said the mission will involve Malaysian exporters in high-potential product sectors, including fast-moving consumer goods, food and beverages, personal care products, detergents, agricultural products such as fertilisers, and petroleum-based products. 

“These sectors have been identified as key drivers of Malaysia’s export potential and align closely with Cambodia’s growing demand for quality consumer and industrial goods,” it said in a statement.

The national trade promotion agency said the programme will feature networking sessions with key business associations, including the Malaysian Business Chamber in Cambodia (MBCC), Cambodia Chamber of Commerce, Federation of Associations for SMEs in Cambodia (FASMEC) and Young Entrepreneurs Association of Cambodia (YEAC). 

Participants will also take part in pre-arranged business meetings with potential importers and distributors, as well as market briefings on trade regulations and emerging opportunities in high-growth sectors.

For the record, Malaysia–Cambodia trade recorded strong growth, reaching US$848.8 million (US$1 = RM4.15) for January-September 2025, a 35.3 per cent increase over the same period last year. 

“This upward trend has been driven by Cambodia’s increasing demand for processed food and beverages, personal care products and industrial supplies from Malaysia,” said MATRADE. 

-- BERNAMA