Malaysia: The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has secured RM4.68 billion worth of potential investments from Japan at Expo 2025 Osaka, underscoring Malaysia’s growing appeal as a strategic hub for sustainable and innovation-driven business in Southeast Asia.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, this milestone contributes significantly to the RM7.39 billion in total potential investments secured under Malaysia’s participation at the Expo thus far, representing 56.9 percent of the national target. This was unveiled at the opening ceremony of the Malaysia Pavilion, officiated by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, and graced by Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong, who played an integral role in representing the country’s investment vision and economic priorities.
Japan Expo 2025 is among the world’s premier economic and cultural forums, and Malaysia’s participation, spearheaded by the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI), reflects a whole-of-government approach. MIDA’s role is pivotal in translating this national effort into concrete economic outcomes.
Liew stated that Expo 2025 Osaka is the platform for Malaysia to demonstrate its value as a future-ready, innovation-driven, and sustainability-conscious partner. “The investment secured through MITI and MIDA reflects investor confidence in our green industries, advanced manufacturing, and digital economy,” he said.
MIDA chief executive officer Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid emphasized the achievement reflects the strength of Malaysia’s investment proposition and the strategic trust placed in them by Japanese partners. “As we deepen bilateral ties, MIDA will continue to assume a proactive role in facilitating high-quality investments that align with national priorities in clean energy, innovation, and sustainable development,” he stated.
MIDA announced that the RM4.68 billion in potential investments stems from a week-long investment mission to Japan, covering Kyoto, Kobe, Osaka, and Tokyo from April 12-19, 2025. The Malaysia Pavilion is expected to attract 1.5 million visitors over the six-month duration of the expo, which will host more than 150 business activities, including investor roundtables, memorandum of understanding (MoU) signings, product launches, and sectoral forums.
Participation involves 21 ministries, 70 agencies, and representation from all 13 Malaysian states, reinforcing Malaysia’s integrated approach to global engagement. Through its participation at Expo 2025 Osaka, MITI, together with its agencies including MIDA, is targeting RM13 billion in investment and trade outcomes, focusing on seven priority sectors: sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, smart living, green manufacturing, industrial reform, environmental management, and the halal industry.