JETRO and MATRADE sign MoC to boost DX collaboration
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC). Besides bilateral trade promotion, the parties will enhance cooperation in the digital transformation field. (more…)
Malaysia’s First DON DON DONKI, To more halal goods
The JONETZ by DON DONKI Lot10 store is due to open on 19 March 2021.It will offer more halal-certified products, including Japanese products and products of its private brand "Jonetsu Kakaku". To enable Muslims, who make up more than 60% of Malaysia's population, enjoy shopping comfortably, the shop offers a wide range of halal-certified products. This also include non-pork and non-alcohol products.Moreover, there will be varieties of Wagyu beef (processed in halal-certified facilities), such as thin slices of meat for Japanese-style barbecue. (more…)
Japan’s thrift shop has its first Malaysian franchise
Jalan Jalan Japan, a secondhand store by Book-Off's Malaysian subsidiary, opened its first franchise store in Penang, Malaysia.It features secondhand, preloved items from Japan. Jalan Jalan Japan (JJJ) operated by BOOK MARKETING SDN. BHD., the Malaysian subsidiary of the BOOK-OFF group. It has stores mainly in the metropolitan area since its first store opening in 2016.A new JJJ franchise will open on 24 February 2021 to live up to local expectations. (more…)
How I–a Malaysian–Found a Job in Japan? 2/2
Hello.I’m Iman, Groovy Japan's Malaysian staff. I have been talking about how I, a Malaysian, became a part of Groovy Japan in two parts. →Click here for the previous articleIn this part, I would like to share about my journey from studying, job searching in Japan until joining the GROOVY JAPAN project. After arriving here, I spent a year learning Japanese and EJU subjects at JASSO Tokyo Japanese Language Education Center.I passed the EJU test, enrolled in Daito Bunka University because I liked the campus vibe with my two other...
How I–a Malaysian–Found a Job in Japan? 1/2
Hello.I’m Iman, Groovy Japan's Malaysian staff. Here’s a two-part story on how I, a Malaysian, became a part of GROOVY JAPAN.The first part is about my time in Malaysia. I grew up in a town called Batu Caves in Selangor, Malaysia.It’s famous for “Batu Caves” where there’s a Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Murugan. You can see a huge golden statue of Lord Murugan as you pass there. You won’t miss it! Ever since I was a child, “I want to study in Japan! I want to go to Japan!”...
Toy Market Inspection in Singapore and Malaysia, Distributor Contract at Export Country
We arranged negotiations, market inspection in Malaysia and Singapore for a leading Japanese toy manufacturing company. From the inspection, Singapore finalized as the export country, and we assisted them in the meeting with Singapore companies. Hence, they've closed the deal, signing the distributor contract with the company. They are gradually expanding their locations as procurement has regularly continued since then. ■Subject ・Singapore and Malaysia market demand is unknown ・Difficult to close the deal: products are expensive compared to rival products once shipping costs included. ・It is necessary to select a...
Meat Market Research in Malaysia for Local Authorities
Here is an example of arranging Malaysian market research for Japanese municipalities interested in exporting halal Wagyu beef. It was challenging for us as the preparation period was short, and the visiting period was on Chinese New Year. However, we figured out the Malaysian market's actual situation and met up directly with the meat dealer. We inspected the processing technology, proposed wide-ranging plans and accompanied them during the visit. As a result, they were able to assess the local situation and determine the course of their future business development. We...
Malaysian Meat Market: Successful Survey on A Tight Schedule
Here is an example of arranging Malaysian market research for Japanese municipalities interested in exporting halal Wagyu beef. It was challenging for us as the preparation period was short, and the visiting period was on Chinese New Year. However, we figured out the Malaysian market's actual situation and met up directly with the meat dealer. We inspected the processing technology, proposed wide-ranging plans and accompanied them during the visit. As a result, they were able to assess the local situation and determine the course of their future business development. We...
Emergency Survival: Halal Nasi Goreng & Biryani To The Rescue
Onisi Foods Co., Ltd, a company known for producing emergency Alpha Rice emergency rations and space food, launched "Onisi's Nasi Goreng" and "Onisi's Biryani" on 21st April 2020. They are perfect as emergency rations and stockpiles with a shelf life of 5 years and 6 months.*Alpha Rice: unique rice that is perfectly steamed and then dried via "alpha modification", which "alpha" refers to the state of starch contained in the rice. The company also committed to developing products for Muslims, who make up a quarter of the world's population, finally...