25th MEXPA Seminar on Government Grants and Financial Assistance for Malaysian Companies

  • October 22, 2026
  • Sunway Putra Hotel, Kuala Lumpur

25th MEXPA Seminar on Government Grants and Financial Assistance for Malaysian Companies

EARLY BIRD PRICE — RM699 PER PERSON

Register by 30 September 2026

Malaysian Exporters Association presents

25th MEXPA Seminar on Government Grants, Financial Assistance and Budget 2027

Including Application Procedures, Eligibility Requirements & Budget 2027 Analysis

Date
22 October 2026 (Thursday)
Time
9.00am – 5.30pm
Venue
Sunway Putra Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
HRD CORP CLAIMABLE – SBL KHAS

Companies are required to obtain HRD Corp approval at least three (3) days before the Seminar.

MATRADE • MIDF • SME Corp • EXIM Bank • SME Bank • SJPP • SIRIM
Government Agencies & Financial Institutions

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Why You Should Attend?

Is your company making full use of the Government grants, financial assistance and financing opportunities available to Malaysian businesses?

The 25th MEXPA Seminar brings together key government agencies and financial institutions to help Malaysian companies understand what funding is available, who qualifies, how to apply and what Budget 2027 could mean for their business.

With Malaysian companies facing an increasingly competitive business environment, access to government grants, financial assistance, financing facilities and government-backed schemes can support business growth, digitalisation, exports, innovation and expansion.

The Seminar will also feature an analysis of Budget 2027, focusing on measures, grants, funding and financial support that may benefit the Malaysian business community.

Understand the latest government grants and financial assistance.
Learn about eligibility requirements and application procedures.
Identify suitable financing and funding schemes.
Understand support for export, digitalisation, innovation and business development.
Gain insights into Budget 2027 and its potential impact.
Meet representatives from participating agencies and financial institutions.
Visit Information Desks and obtain information directly.
Network with fellow Malaysian business leaders and decision-makers.

Tentative Programme

08.30am
Registration
09.00am
Welcome Address
09.10am
Market Development Grant (MDG)
Marina Yusof, Deputy Director, Market Development Unit, Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)
09.50am
SME Development Programmes, Grants & Business Support for Malaysian SMEs
Representative, SME Corporation Malaysia (SME Corp)
10.30am
Tea Break, Networking & Visit to Information Desks
10.45am
Smart Technology Uptake (Smart Take Up)
Representative, SIRIM Berhad
11.30am
MIDF – The Solution to Your Financing Challenges
Yip Weng Seng, Director, Revenue & Relationship Management 1, MIDF Development Finance Berhad (MIDF)
12.15pm
An Analysis on Budget 2027 in Relation to Government Grants and Financial Assistance for the Corporate Sector
01.15pm
Lunch, Networking & Visit to Information Desks
02.15pm
Sharing of Experiences in Obtaining Grants with Special Focus on Cradle Fund
Isaac Leong, Director of OGN Online Sdn. Bhd.
03.15pm
Growing Together with SME Bank
Representative, Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Berhad (SME Bank)
04.00pm
Financing Malaysian Exports: EXIM Bank Solution for Exporters, International Expansion and Risk Management
Mohd Nazri Mohd Hussain, Deputy Head, Structured Trade Credit & Political Risk Takaful, Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Berhad (EXIM Bank)
04.45pm
Government Guarantee Schemes for Malaysian Companies
Representative, Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan (SJPP)
05.30pm
Tea Break and End of Seminar

*This programme is subject to changes.

Who Should Attend?

This Seminar is specially designed for:

CEOs, Managing Directors & Business Owners
Directors & General Managers
Finance & Accounts Managers
Export & International Business Managers
Business Development Managers
Operations & Project Managers
HR & Training Managers
Corporate Planning & Strategy Executives
SMEs and Start-ups
Companies planning business expansion
Companies seeking financing or government assistance
Companies interested in exporting and internationalisation

Speakers & Experts

The Seminar will feature officials and industry practitioners with practical knowledge and experience in government grants, financing facilities, export support, digitalisation, government guarantee schemes and business development.

Invited organisations include:
MATRADE • MIDF • SME Corp • EXIM Bank • SME Bank • SJPP • SIRIM and other relevant government agencies and financial institutions.

Information Desks

Selected participating agencies and organisations will also set up Information Desks at the Seminar, providing participants with an opportunity to:

Ask Questions Collect Information Understand Eligibility Explore Available Schemes Network Directly with Agency Representatives

Participation Fee

Early Bird Price
Register by 30 September 2026

RM699 per person

Normal Price: RM864 per person

HRD Corp Claimable – SBL Khas

Companies are required to obtain HRD Corp approval at least three (3) days before the Seminar.

Full-day seminar
Programme notes
Lunch
Morning & afternoon refreshments
Networking opportunities
Access to Information Desks
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