KUALA LUMPUR: SME Annual Showcase & Conference (SMIDEX) 2017 has achieved RM557.5 million in business matching, surpassing SME Corp’s target of RM555 million, said Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Ahmad Maslan.

He was speaking at the Enterprise 50 (E50) dinner and award presentation here today.

“SMIDEX 2017 saw the participation of 11,195 trade visitors and 316 exhibitors, both local and international.

“In terms of business matching or ‘Big Match’, potential sales totalling RM557.5 million was successfully negotiated.

“In total, 109 SMEs and 38 anchor companies participated in 377 sessions throughout participated in 377 sessions throughout the three days of business linkages.

“Local SMEs were also linked with international counterparts from Brunei, Hong Kong, South Korea and Mauritius which participated in both the exhibition and business matching,” he said.

Last year, RM529 million worth of sales recorded during business matching at SMIDEX 2016.