The 1Malaysia InTrade Expo to be held in June will capitalise on Matrade (Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation)'s vast networking with international companies to attend the inaugural event, said International Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir. "We have a vast network with most of the big companies around the world and some of these companies are keen in buying Malaysian products," he told reporters after launching the event today.

The expo, which will comprise 30 per cent international companies and 70 per cent local companies, will be held at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang near here from June 5 to June 11.

Organised by the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with Inno Temasek Sdn Bhd, the expo is expected to house some 1,000 booths.

Earlier, in his speech, Mukhriz said the integration of 1Malaysia concept in the business arena was vital as it encouraged local entrepreneurs, regardless of race and religion, to support each other not only in business but also in developing Malaysia in other aspects as well.

He said such programmes also bode well with companies within Asean+3 as well as with the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle group, which are also the target international participants for the expo.

-- Bernama