MIDA: Malaysia Nets RM4.68 Billion In Potential Investments From Japan At Osaka Expo

Malaysia made a strong economic showing at Expo 2025 Osaka as the nation secured RM4.68 billion in potential investments from Japan, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) said.
This figure represents a major milestone, accounting for 56.9% of the RM7.39 billion in total investments attracted under Malaysia's Expo participation.
The achievement was announced during the opening ceremony of the Malaysia Pavilion, officiated by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof and attended by Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Liew Chin Tong.
'Expo 2025 Osaka is the platform for Malaysia to demonstrate its value as a future-ready, innovation-driven and sustainability-conscious partner.
'The investments secured reflect global confidence in Malaysia's green economy and digital transformation agenda,' Liew said.
The RM4.68 billion investment milestone follows a targeted investment mission across Kyoto, Kobe, Osaka and Tokyo from April 12-19, 2025, led by MIDA Deputy Chief Executive Officer Sivasuriyamoorthy Sundara Raja.
The mission featured high-level meetings with major Japanese corporations in advanced manufacturing, clean energy and technology-driven sectors.
MIDA Chief Executive Officer Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim said the investment value underscores Malaysia's strong investment fundamentals and the strategic trust Japanese partners place in Malaysia.
'MIDA will continue to anchor high-quality investments that align with our national priorities,' Sikh Shamsul added.
Malaysia is targeting RM13 billion in investment and trade outcomes from the Expo, focusing on seven priority sectors: Sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, smart living, green manufacturing, industrial reform, environmental management and the halal industry. Related

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