MATRADE and Amazon Global Selling have joined forces to boost Malaysian SMEs in cross-border e-commerce, offering comprehensive training and support to empower local entrepreneurs. With a focus on leveraging Amazon’s global platform, the collaboration aims to facilitate international success for Malaysian brands.
18 April 2024 – In response to the increasing demand from Malaysian businesses, MATRADE (Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation) and Amazon Global Selling have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at enhancing the development of cross-border e-commerce in Malaysia. Through a series of quarterly outreach events and comprehensive training initiatives, the two entities are poised to empower local entrepreneurs and introduce Malaysian brands to a global audience via Amazon’s platform.
Mr. Mansor Shah Wahid, Deputy Chief Executive Officer at MATRADE, highlighted the significance of the partnership in aligning with Malaysia’s digitalization and economic growth strategies, emphasizing the potential for Malaysian SMEs to expand internationally. Anand Palit, Head of Amazon Global Selling in Southeast Asia, expressed optimism about the collaboration, citing the extensive global infrastructure and resources of Amazon to support Malaysian brand owners in their journey towards international success.
Galano Furniture, one of the Malaysian sellers already benefiting from Amazon Global Selling, shared their success story, underscoring the transformative impact of leveraging Amazon’s platform for global expansion. With a focus on quality, innovation, and utilizing Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA), Galano Furniture achieved remarkable sales growth and is poised for further expansion into additional Amazon markets in 2024.
The collaboration between MATRADE and Amazon Global Selling signifies a concerted effort to harness the potential of cross-border e-commerce, offering Malaysian SMEs a pathway to tap into global markets and drive economic growth.
