MALAYSIA has secured over RM8 billion in potential investments and signed 20 memoranda of understanding (MoUs) during its participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof announced today.
Speaking at the official opening of the Malaysia Pavilion, Fadillah – who also chairs the National Organising Committee and serves as Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation – said the early achievement involved 101 companies and accounted for 61.54 percent of Malaysia’s RM13 billion investment target.
“I am confident that with the next phase of initiatives over the coming four months, we will not only surpass this target but also create new opportunities for Malaysians,” he said.
“This success paves the way for job creation and strengthens Malaysia’s bilateral ties with Japan and other global partners. Let us together reaffirm Malaysia’s role as a trusted global partner in shaping a future grounded in innovation and collaboration,” he added.
Also present at the ceremony were Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong, Malaysia’s Ambassador to Japan Datuk Shahril Effendi Abd Ghany, and Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan.
The Pavilion has welcomed over one million visitors to date, marking what Fadillah described as “a proud milestone”.
The MoUs facilitated through the Pavilion span key sectors including renewable energy, digital technology, real estate services, biotechnology, elderly care innovation, and infrastructure development.
“These agreements reflect Malaysia’s proactive approach to regional cooperation, sustainable development, and technological advancement,” Fadillah said.
He emphasised Sarawak’s growing role as a hub for green energy, particularly hydroelectric power, and a leader in both the National Energy Transition Roadmap and Malaysia’s Hydrogen Economy Roadmap.
“The focus areas of these partnerships include decarbonisation, advancement of green hydrogen solutions, dementia care capacity-building, and the promotion of smart facility systems and sustainable materials,” he explained.
Fadillah highlighted the Pavilion’s role as a key economic platform, fostering cross-border knowledge-sharing and reinforcing Malaysia’s position as a regional leader in clean technology, inclusive innovation and future industries.
He noted that Malaysia’s longstanding relationship with Japan extends well beyond economics, rooted in mutual cultural understanding and a shared commitment to regional stability.
“From early industrial cooperation to contemporary partnerships in technology and education, the ties between our people and nations run deep,” he said.
“These international events offer an invaluable opportunity to strengthen existing relations. Through our presence here, we not only showcase Malaysia’s capabilities and aspirations, but also engage directly with the Japanese public and the global community.”
Malaysia’s participation in Expo 2025 Osaka is led by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry and supported by a whole-of-government approach involving 21 ministries and 70 agencies.
The Pavilion, themed *Weaving a Future in Harmony*, spans 2,654.52 square metres across three levels and reflects Malaysia’s cultural diversity and dynamic economy. It focuses on seven strategic sectors: sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, smart living, green manufacturing, industrial reform, environmental management and the halal industry.
The Pavilion also serves as a hub for international collaboration and dialogue, hosting forums, summits, business matching, product launches and strategic partnerships.
It also introduced its official mascot, Lina – a young Malaysian girl whose evolving journey represents growth, cultural identity, and global sustainability. Her batik sash transforming into songket symbolises transformation and hope, embodying the values of a new generation of Malaysians rooted in heritage and forward-thinking ideals. - May 31, 2025
