Malaysia Tech Firms Score $115M in Japan Export Deals

Malaysian tech companies are winning big on the global stage, securing more than $115 million in potential export opportunities at a major Tokyo innovation event.

The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation helped broker deals at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025, with AI, smart mobility, and autonomous technology leading the charge. Malaysian firms are now positioned to deliver cutting-edge solutions to one of the world's most advanced markets.

The standout partnership brings together Malaysian company CitySage and Japan's Eight Knot Inc. CitySage's AI-powered urban insights will combine with Eight Knot's autonomous navigation technology to revolutionize smart water mobility. Together, they'll identify the best maritime routes and help cities plan coastal infrastructure more efficiently.

The collaboration represents just one piece of a much larger success story. MDEC facilitated over 150 business meetings between Malaysian companies and international partners during the event. Topics ranged from AI and robotics to fintech and semiconductors, showing the breadth of Malaysia's tech expertise.

"The partnerships and export opportunities facilitated through this platform demonstrate the readiness of Malaysian digital solutions to scale internationally," said MDEC CEO Anuar Fariz Fadzil. The goal is building an AI-driven digital economy by 2030.

The Ripple Effect

Malaysia's tech momentum extends beyond AI and mobility. At a separate semiconductor event, the country secured an additional $32 million in potential exports. Malaysia's electrical and electronics sector now contributes 44.3 percent of the nation's total exports, valued at nearly $182 billion in 2025.

The numbers tell a remarkable growth story. Malaysia's electronics exports have increased 29-fold over 35 years, with more than half that growth happening in just the last decade. The country ranks among the top global exporters of electronics and plays a crucial role in the worldwide semiconductor supply chain.

Between 2024 and mid-2025 alone, Malaysia recorded $1.68 billion in digital exports. Each success creates jobs, builds expertise, and positions Malaysian innovators as problem-solvers for global challenges from urban planning to climate technology.

Malaysia is proving that smart investments in technology and innovation pay off on the world stage.