Funded by the UK Department for International Development, the three organisations have commissioned a series of reports on international and European markets, and are also organising a series of trade forums in Malaysia.

The first of these takes place in Kuala Lumpur on January 15, with three more in different locations in the same week. The programme has been developed in close co-operation with the European Commission.

The Forums will consist of formal presentations and discussions about changing markets and how to meet their requirements, as well as networking opportunities. Each concludes with a press conference.

EU traders and industry representatives who wish to join any of the meetings should contact Andy Roby of the TTF (ajroby@ttf.co.uk).