Bangladesh for the first time has joined the Sabah Investment and Trade Expo 2025 (SITE 2025) in Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah province, Malaysia, showcasing a wide range of exportable products with the aim of tapping into new markets in Malaysia鈥檚 eastern region.
The three-day fair, organized by the Federation of Sabah Industries (FSI), is being held at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) from September 26 to 28.
Bangladesh is participating with a national pavilion featuring food and beverages, jute and leather goods, ceramics, plastics and readymade garments.
Renowned Bangladeshi food manufacturer PRAN is also taking part under the initiative of the Bangladesh High Commission in Kuala Lumpur.
Acting High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Malaysia Shahanara Monika today held a meeting with FSI President Natalie Fung, immediate past President Datuk Richard Lim and other federation leaders.
She called for their cooperation in expanding the market for Bangladeshi products in Sabah and invited FSI to send a business delegation to Bangladesh in the near future.
The Sabah business leaders welcomed the proposal and expressed keen interest in strengthening trade ties.
Earlier, on the opening day on Friday, Sabah鈥檚 Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Works Datuk Shahelmey Yahya inaugurated the expo and visited the Bangladesh pavilion.
He lauded the participation of Bangladesh and praised the quality of PRAN鈥檚 food items along with other Bangladeshi export products.
Bangladesh鈥檚 debut participation at SITE 2025 is expected to create fresh opportunities for export growth in Sabah and other parts of East Malaysia.