The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation has signed a Collaboration Agreement with CAIQ Biosecurity Sdn. Bhd. to strengthen technical compliance support and market readiness for Malaysian exporters targeting the People’s Republic of China.
The collaboration, implemented under the Malaysia-China Gateway Initiative (MCGi), aims to support Malaysian companies, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), in better understanding China’s import-related requirements, including product testing, documentation, labelling, traceability and related regulatory procedures.
“Through the MCGi, MATRADE aims to bridge the gap between market access and technical compliance by providing Malaysian exporters with a more structured, practical and end-to-end pathway into China. This framework is timely as MATRADE expands its China market strategy beyond first-tier cities to high-potential second- and third-tier cities, where demand for premium, trusted, safe and origin-based products continues to grow.” said YB Dato’ Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican, Chairman of MATRADE.
Covering agriculture, aquatic products, food, beverages and health food, cosmetics, healthcare, pet care, commodities and selected Geographical Indication (GI) products such as Musang King Durian, Sarawak Pepper and other Malaysian origin-based offerings, MCGi helps to strengthen exporters’ readiness, reduce compliance-related risks and position Malaysian products as compliant, market-ready and competitive in China.
This collaboration is expected to improve time-to-market readiness and enable Malaysian enterprises to enhance competitiveness in China’s fast-evolving market,” added Mr. Abu Bakar Yusof, Chief Executive Officer of MATRADE.
CAIQ Biosecurity Sdn. Bhd. is the Malaysia-based service window for the China Academy of Inspection and Quarantine (CAIQ) Test Group, providing one-stop technical support for Malaysian products exported to China, including consultation, training, testing, inspection, filing, labelling review, traceability and China-related registration services.
The collaboration will allow MATRADE to complement its export promotion, market intelligence and buyer-linkage functions with structured technical compliance support, thereby helping Malaysian exporters, particularly MSMEs, improve China market readiness, reduce regulatory risks and strengthen buyer confidence.
