JOHOR BARU: An Indonesian food producer has secured an export deal worth about RM550,000 to supply seasoning products to Malaysia, as a separate cross-border partnership explores potential investment and business opportunities worth another RM408,000.
The two agreements, facilitated by the Indonesian Consulate-General in Johor Baru at Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2026 in Tangerang today, have a combined indicative value of nearly RM960,000.
The food supply contract, worth US$134,652 (about RM550,000), was signed between Indonesia's CV Berkah Pangan Nusantara, based in Sidoarjo, East Java, and Malaysian trading company MAW Global Trading.
The agreement covers exports of seasoned flour, cooking spices and condiments for distribution in Johor and Pahang.
MAW Global Trading representative Ahmad Amirul Latepi, said demand for Indonesian processed food products remained a promising market opportunity in southern Peninsular Malaysia and the east coast.
CV Berkah Pangan Nusantara director Ryza Sulistyanawati said the company was ready to maintain a consistent supply of quality products to meet Malaysian demand and expand its distribution network.
The second agreement, valued indicatively at US$100,000 (about RM408,000), brings together the Dumai chapter of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) and the Malay Economic Development Chamber (MEDC).
The proposed collaboration covers oil and gas, integrated business development, skills certification for skilled workers, tourism and health tourism.
MEDC president Zaini Atan said the agreement provided a starting point for developing concrete cross-border business partnerships.
He added there is a need to strengthen Indonesian workers' technical and vocational education and training (TVET) to meet modern Malaysian industry standards.
While KADIN Dumai chairman Zulfan Ismaini said the parties would follow up with technical business meetings involving companies from Dumai and Malaysia.
Indonesian Consul-General in Johor Baru Sigit S. Widiyanto, who witnessed both signings, said follow-up action would be critical to translating the agreements into tangible economic benefits.
He said the food export deal could open opportunities to expand distribution into Melaka and Negri Sembilan, while the KADIN-MEDC partnership could lead to new investment opportunities across priority sectors.
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