Kuala Lumpur: South Korea has expressed its readiness to expand bilateral cooperation with Malaysia, focusing on road development, construction technology, and intelligent transport systems, as revealed by Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi. This announcement was made following his meeting with South Korea’s Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, Park Sang Woo, during Malaysia’s participation in the 2025 Asia Pacific Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Forum.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the meeting served as a continuation of bilateral talks held in Kuala Lumpur last November. It also addressed the progress of negotiations for a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the relevant fields, with initial discussions having taken place in the Malaysian capital on April 16. Both parties are hopeful that the MoU can be finalized and signed at the ASEAN-Republic of Korea Summit scheduled for October in Kuala Lumpur.

Nanta emphasized that this strategic cooperation could lead to enhanced opportunities in technology transfer, capacity building, and the development of more efficient, safer, and sustainable infrastructure in Malaysia. This initiative aligns with the Malaysian ITS Roadmap 2030, which aims to promote innovative, inclusive, and resilient future mobility.

The Minister also highlighted the success of the Road and Construction Technology Cooperation Seminar, which attracted over 130 participants, including government agencies and industry players from both Malaysia and South Korea. Nanta described the seminar as indicative of a shared commitment to innovation and the development of competitive, future-ready infrastructure.

He expressed appreciation to South Korea’s Ambassador to Malaysia, Yeo Seung-Bae, and the South Korean Embassy staff for their support in advancing collaborative initiatives. Nanta reiterated Malaysia’s appreciation for its strong ties with South Korea and affirmed the country’s commitment to pursuing collaborations that benefit both nations.