Market Development Grant (MDG)

Reimbursable grant that helps Malaysian SMEs, professional service providers, associations and co-operatives pay for export promotion such as international trade fairs, trade missions, overseas retail listing fees and international export certification.

Run by

Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)

Funding

Up to MYR 300,000

Lifetime limit of RM300,000; reimbursable grant, subject to availability of government funds

Your share

Reimbursement basis: you pay first and claim back eligible costs; reimbursement rate per MDG guidelines

Who can apply

• Malaysian SME company, professional service provider (sole proprietor/partnership), trade/industry association, chamber of commerce, professional body or co-operative
• Claim must be submitted within 30 calendar days after the event/listing/certification
• Applications via the MADANI Digital Trade (MDT) platform

How to apply

Submit your reimbursement claim online through the MADANI Digital Trade platform (madanitrade.com) within 30 days of the activity.

Timing

Submit each claim within 30 calendar days after the activity ends; subject to fund availability

Last checked

2026-10-11

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