Kuala lumpur: The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is positioning the International Greentech and Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) and Kuala Lumpur Sustainability Summit (KLSS) 2026 as strategic platforms to accelerate Malaysia's green investment agenda and strengthen the country's standing as a regional hub for sustainable growth. Its chief executive officer Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid emphasized that IGEM, now entering its 17th edition, has evolved into Southeast Asia's leading platform for green growth by uniting governments, industry players, financiers, and innovators.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim revealed that MIDA secured RM10.3 billion in potential green technology investment leads through IGEM in 2025, surpassing its initial target and expressed confidence in building on this momentum with IGEM 2026. Set to be held from Oct 7 to 9 in Kuala Lumpur, IGEM 2026 is expected to generate RM22.5 billion in potential business leads and attract 60,000 visitors. The global push towards green energy has become increasingly important amid geopolitical tensions in West Asia and broader supply chain disruptions, highlighting the need for a transition that addresses energy security and economic resilience.
Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim noted that Malaysia remains resilient amid global economic uncertainties, supported by Moody's A3 sovereign rating with a stable outlook, which reflects improving investor confidence and policy stability under the MADANI Government. MIDA remains committed to attracting high-quality green investments across manufacturing and services sectors, particularly in renewable energy, green mobility, circular economy solutions, green hydrogen, bioenergy, and carbon capture technologies.
On the New Incentive Framework for the manufacturing sector launched on March 1, he stated that the framework marked a significant shift in Malaysia's investment approach by linking tax incentives directly to companies' sustainability practices and environmental footprint through the National Investment Aspiration Scorecard. The growing industry participation in the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) was also highlighted, which enables investors and corporate off-takers to engage directly in renewable energy projects.
Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim added that IGEM and KLSS 2026 will continue to serve as a marketplace for green solutions, connecting Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with global technology providers, project financiers, and ASEAN partners. For MIDA, the goal is to ensure that every credible green technology investor finds a clear, well-supported pathway into Malaysia.
Lastly, he emphasized that IGEM and KLSS 2026 reflect a broader year-round collaboration between the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES), Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC), MIDA, and industry stakeholders to position Malaysia as a credible regional hub for green investments.