KUALA LUMPUR (April 14): A total of 30 Malaysian companies are scheduled to engage with five international counterparts in more than 150 business matching sessions at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan.

The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (Miti) secretary general and Malaysia's commissioner general for Expo 2025, Osaka Datuk Hairil Yahri Yaacob, said the aim is to position Malaysia as a dynamic, forward-looking nation.

He said the country also seeks to be a regional hub and premier destination for trade and investment, as well as a leader in sustainable development.

“Our key performance index is to secure RM13 billion in potential investments and exports.

“We are keen to showcase our strengths in pivotal sectors such as electrical and electronics, advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, and the halal industry, and how these can serve and complement potential partners’ strategic socio-economic goals and missions,” he said in a statement.

The two-week exposition will begin with the investment, trade and industry week, led by Miti.

The week will serve as a platform to highlight Malaysia’s economic potential, focusing on high-growth sectors such as sustainable green technology and investment, economic resilience, the halal industry, healthcare, Islamic finance and food technology.

Throughout the week, memoranda of understanding will be signed, alongside seminars, pocket talks, business pitching sessions and product showcases, all aimed at positioning Malaysia as a competitive and future-ready investment destination.

The Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, reflects the country’s vision for an inclusive, innovative and sustainable future.

Presented under the theme “Weaving a Future in Harmony”, the pavilion invites global audiences to explore collaboration, values, resilience and diversity that drive collective progress in tackling today’s most pressing economic challenges.

Earlier in the day, Hairil, in Malaysia’s capacity as the chair of Asean 2025, delivered congratulatory remarks on behalf of Asean member states at the launch of the Asean Pavilion.

He reaffirmed Malaysia’s commitment to advancing Asean’s economic integration and strengthening regional partnerships.

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