Section 13

to establish and maintain, with the approval of the

Minister and concurrence of the Minister of Finance, offices in Malaysia and abroad;

to engage in any commercial activity for the purpose of promoting and developing trade and services;

to render assistance in any form to Malaysian exporters and importers;

to maintain a comprehensive database of information on markets, products, buyers and suppliers;

to establish and maintain, with the approval of the

Minister and concurrence of the Minister of Finance, trade and exhibition centres in Malaysia and abroad to promote exports;

to organize trade promotion activities such as participation in trade fairs and despatch of trade missions;

to require the furnishing of information by Malaysian exporters and importers on matter relating to their businesses other than trade secrets;

to publish or to sponsor the publication of periodicals, booklets and other information materials;

to produce or to sponsor the production of documentary films and other audio-visual materials;

to charge for the use of any facility or service provided by the Corporation;

to appoint agents in any country to carry out its functions;

to organize courses and award certificates of proficiency;

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to undertake publicity in any form;

to promote cooperation, exchange of information and coordination among institutions concerned with manufacturers, exporters and importers;

to conduct other trade promotion and development activities as directed by the Government from time to time;

to provide facilities for the training of persons in any way connected with the promotions development of trade; and

to do all such other matters and things as it deems fit to enable it to carry out its function and powers effectively.

Power to borrow