MALAYSIA has secured RM4.68 billion in investment leads from Japan as part of its participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, reaffirming the country’s appeal as a strategic investment hub for clean and innovation-driven growth in Southeast Asia.
The achievement, facilitated by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), accounts for 56.9% of the total RM7.39 billion in potential investments attracted thus far under Malaysia’s Expo campaign.
This milestone was revealed during the official opening of the Malaysia Pavilion, officiated by Deputy Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Fadillah Yusof and attended by YB Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).
“Expo 2025 Osaka is the platform for Malaysia to demonstrate its value as a future-ready, innovation-driven and sustainability-conscious partner,” said Liew. “The investment secured through MITI and MIDA reflects investor confidence in our green industries, advanced manufacturing, and digital economy.”
MIDA’s Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, added, “This achievement reflects the strength of Malaysia’s investment proposition and the strategic trust placed in us 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.”
The RM4.68 billion in investment potential was generated through a targeted investment mission to Japan from 12–19 April 2025. Led by MIDA Deputy CEO (Investment Promotion and Facilitation) Mr Sivasuriyamoorthy Sundara Raja, the delegation engaged with major Japanese corporations across key cities including Kyoto, Kobe, Osaka and Tokyo.
MIDA also organised the ‘Explore Malaysia 2025’ seminar in Osaka to promote green investment opportunities in high-growth, high-value sectors.
A key highlight at the Pavilion opening was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Sarawak Energy Berhad and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), signalling both countries’ commitment to clean energy collaboration and regional decarbonisation, with MIDA providing strategic facilitation.
Designed by celebrated Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, the Malaysia Pavilion spans over 2,650 square metres and is expected to attract 1.5 million visitors throughout the six-month expo. The Pavilion, themed “Weaving a Future in Harmony”, serves as a vibrant platform for investment, trade, cultural exchange, and innovation.
Malaysia’s participation is led by MITI with involvement from 21 ministries, 70 agencies, and all 13 Malaysian states.
The country aims to generate 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.
MIDA continues to act as the key driver in Malaysia’s global investment diplomacy—coordinating efforts, facilitating investor engagement, and ensuring strategic alignment with national development goals. - June 3, 2025
