What is the mission of the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)?

The main mission of MATRADE is to assist Malaysian exporters to expand their market overseas, as well as to support foreign importers to procure products and services from Malaysia. As the National Trade Promotion Agency under the Ministry of International Trade and Industry of Malaysia, MATRADE also assists and develops Malaysian companies to be export ready. Aided by a network of more than 40 overseas offices located in major commercial cities around the world, MATRADE provides a wide range of services to both Malaysian exporters and foreign importers in promoting trade activities.

What is the background of trade between Japan and Malaysia and where do you see it in the future?