MASSA together with the Cross Border Investment Division of MIDA had a busy quarter organising a number of Cross Border Investment seminars that covered 6 countries. These countries include Venezuela, Zambia, Egypt, Uganda, Swaziland and Rwanda. The one-to-one meetings were well attended and we are hopeful that these networking opportunities will yield businesses for members.

Following the good response at the Egypt Cross Border Investment seminar, the MIDA Cross Border Investment Division will be organising an investment mission to Egypt from 14 to 20 November 2008. MASSA members are invited to join this mission.

Our collaboration with MATRADE for this edition highlights India – an emerging giant with economic potential in all sectors of the economy. Also highlighted in this edition are interesting articles on Mexico and Pakistan, courtesy of the respective trade commissions of these two developing economies.

MASSA is pleased to inform members that the High Commissions or Embassies of most of the developing countries that have an office in Kuala Lumpur are a good source of business information. Members should avail themselves to these useful sources of information in their quest to explore cross border business ventures.

INTRADE Malaysia 2008 is happening again from 13 to 16 November 2008. This year’s event will prove to be an even bigger and better event for Malaysians and our business visitors.

MASSA staff will be on hand to assist members at our booth at the event. We hope to see you at INTRADE 2008.

Hamidah Tun Ghafar
Editor