Malaysia is confident of getting investments, exports of RM13 billion in Osaka

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is confident that it can achieve investment and export potential worth RM13 billion through participation in the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Bernama reported, he said Malaysia plans to take advantage of the large number of visitors expected to reach 28.2 million visitors.

In 2021, Malaysia recorded trade and investment worth RM8.3 billion at the Dubai World Expo, attracting 5,000 business leaders to its pavilion featuring 400 Malaysian companies, he said.

“Miti is proud and lucky to lead Malaysia’s participation in the expo.

“This provides a unique opportunity for Malaysia to showcase our unwavering commitment to sustainable development, industrial reform and inclusive economic growth while fostering a prosperous society,” he said when launching Malaysia’s participation in the expo here, on Thursday.

Tengku Zafrul said Malaysia chose the theme ‘Weaving a Future in Harmony’ to reflect the country’s commitment to cooperation, unity in diversity and the interconnectedness of society.

The Malaysia Pavilion will highlight advances in sustainable agriculture, energy transition, smart living, advanced manufacturing, environmental management and green tourism, he said.

“We want to show how Malaysia deals with global challenges in an innovative way to contribute to the well-being of this earth and foster a sustainable, harmonious and fair future for all,” he said.

During the expo from April 13 to October 13, 2025, a series of on-site themed weeks, exhibitions and dialogues will be organized at the Malaysia pavilion to be a catalyst for positive change.

“We strive to forge partnerships towards a more sustainable and equitable world, supported by key policies such as the New Industrial Master Plan 2030, the National Energy Transition Roadmap and the National ESG Industry Framework,” he said.

A total of 161 countries and nine international organizations have confirmed their participation so far.