Why and how we need to go global

By Stephanie Jacob

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In this five-part series of articles, KiniBiz looks at how important it is for Malaysian companies to go global. We begin by considering some of the reasons that make going global a vital strategic part of Malaysian companies. Next up, we take a look at Karex. The biggest condom manufacturer in the world is a Malaysian company from Johor Bahru but it was already global even before its condom-making days. Yet another Malaysian company that went global long ago is capital Dynamics. Kinibiz talks to Tan Teng Boo on the challenges of becoming Asia’s first and only private global investment management company. We then chat with Matrade’s CEO to find out what its role in the process is, and why going global is good for Malaysia. Finally, we highlight several factors in order to provide a checklist for companies looking to go global.

Issues
#1

The world should be Malaysia’s oyster

With a relatively small home market, it is necessary for Malaysian companies to go beyond its own borders to grow their businesses. Kinibiz looks at some of the reasons that make going global a ...
#4

Connecting globally and Matrade’s role

Matrade is one of the main agencies responsible for encouraging and supporting local companies looking to go global. Kinibiz speaks to Matrade’s CEO to find out what its role in the process is, ...
#5

Factors to consider before going global

Going global is important for Malaysian companies, but before venturing abroad, there are some factors they should consider. KiniBiz highlights several of these, to provide a checklist for ...