The NEA Gala Night is the pinnacle of the awards programme, bringing together the nation’s most influential leaders from trade, business and policy. It is an exclusive platform to honour export excellence, foster meaningful connections and showcase Malaysia’s global ambitions as the country’s top exporters take centre stage.
Date: 5 December 2025 (Friday)
Time: 7 PM – 11 PM
Venue: MITEC, Kuala Lumpur
Guest of Honour: YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia
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Meet face to face with top exporters, policymakers, diplomats and business leaders.
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The National Export Awards (NEA), organised by MATRADE is Malaysia’s premier platform celebrating excellence in global trade.