SHAH ALAM, Oct 17 — Malaysia has recorded RM16.6 billion in potential trade and investment opportunities during its participation in the Expo 2025 Osaka, said Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.
The value has exceeded its RM13 billion initial target, and is expected to rise further with the participation of the Negeri Sembilan state government and the Economy Ministry during the expo’s final two weeks.
“The Malaysia Pavilion successfully hosted high-impact business programmes that showcased our country’s commitment and capability on the global stage,” he said in a written Parliamentary reply dated yesterday.
Tengku Zafrul added that 21 ministries, 70 Federal agencies, and 10 state governments took part in the 26-week expo, which concluded on October 13.
By the 24th week of Malaysia’s participation, the pavilion saw 321 Malaysian companies take part in 1,429 business meetings, resulting in more than 60 memoranda of understanding, cooperation, and agreements across sectors, including semiconductors, renewable energy, green technology, environmental sustainability, agriculture, and education.
He said the RM16.6 billion in potential trade and investment would be followed up by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (Mida) and the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) to ensure these opportunities translate into actual results.
“(This will be done) in collaboration with ministries, agencies, state governments, and the companies involved,” Tengku Zafrul said.
Malaysia’s presence at the expo also drew significant public attention, with the Malaysia Pavilion attracting 3.38 million visitors as of October 5, far exceeding the initial target of 1.5 million.
Among the highlights were cultural performances, interactive exhibits, and the now-famous “flying roti canai” demonstration at the pavilion’s Makan-Makan Cafe, which became a viral attraction and was named one of the “most delicious” dishes by Japan’s Yomiuri TV Expo Gourmet survey.
