KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) today presented awards to 16 export icons for their outstanding contributions to the export market.
International Trade and Industry (Miti) Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed presented the awards to the icons in conjunction with MATRADE's 59th Merdeka Day celebration held at Menara Matrade.
The 16 award winners include KPJ Healthcare Bhd director Tan Sri Siti Sa'diah Sheikh Bakir, digital autopsy solutions provider iGene Sdn Bhd, burger patty giant Ramly Food Processing Sdn Bhd, corn-in-a-cup franchise Nelson's Franchise (M) Sdn Bhd, among others.
Media Prima Bhd as well as former MATRADE chief executive Samsudin Marsop were also presented with the special awards.
Enfinity Vision Media was presented with the Creative and Multimedia Industry Award while NH Prima International Sdn Bhd was awarded with the Celebrity Export Award.
MATRADE chief executive officer Datuk Dzulkifli Mahmud said it believes that exports are one of the catalysts that helped our country grow.
"Export champions should be rewarded for their contributions as a symbol of patriotism. Their export activities have not only increased national income but also opened up more job opportunities that have helped to upgrade the life of the people in Malaysia," he said.