MDEC Secures Over RM350 Million in Export Opportunities at Sushi Tech Tokyo 2025. The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has proudly announced that it secured over RM350 million in business export opportunities during Sushi Tech Tokyo 2025, marking a significant milestone in Malaysia’s continued journey to position itself as a global digital and innovation hub. The event, widely recognized as Asia’s largest startup and innovation conference, gathered tens of thousands of participants and over 500 startups from across the globe, serving as a vibrant platform for fostering collaboration, innovation, and cutting-edge technological advancement to address global urban challenges.
Anuar Fariz Fadzil, CEO of MDEC, emphasized that the achievement reflects Malaysia’s growing international reputation as a reliable and attractive destination for digital investments. He attributed this success to the ingenuity and resilience of Malaysian digital entrepreneurs, as well as the country’s commitment to nurturing a robust technology ecosystem. Anuar noted that Malaysia’s strategic location in Southeast Asia, coupled with strong digital infrastructure, pro-business policies, and a vibrant talent pool, makes it an ideal launchpad for global technology collaborations. Government-led initiatives and proactive international engagements have further reinforced Malaysia’s role in driving digital transformation regionally and globally.
Acting as the Ambassador and Lead Organisation for the Malaysia Pavilion at Sushi Tech Tokyo 2025, MDEC collaborated with the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) Tokyo and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO). The mission also saw participation from Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation (SIDEC) and Cyberview Sdn Bhd. Together, they showcased the capabilities of 17 Malaysian tech companies through exhibition booths, pitching sessions, and over 150 business meetings with companies and corporates from countries such as Thailand, South Korea, Australia, Mexico, and the United States. These engagements covered a wide spectrum of technological fields including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Fintech, Robotics, Semiconductor, and Quantum technology.
Notable participating Malaysian companies included Alphaswift Industries, ALT Synergy, Bay Group Holdings, Boostorder, Collaborative Excellence, GoFluence, Hikayat Kebun, MDT Innovations, Move Robotic, MV Asia Sdn Bhd (FoneApp), Neupulse (BiiB), Pandai Education, Primary Guard, Sky-Tag Robotics, Unicom Marketing Digital, Xtractify, and Qarbotech.
A major highlight of Malaysia’s participation was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between MDEC and WingArc1st, a leading Japanese software and cloud solutions provider. The MoU, signed by WingArc1st CEO Jun Tanaka and MDEC’s Head of Digital Industry Acceleration & Digital Exports, Wan Murdani Wan Mohamad, aims to support high-potential Malaysian startups by enhancing their data capabilities and facilitating market entry into Japan through Proof of Concept (PoC) initiatives and funding support. This agreement is expected to accelerate cross-border innovation and business expansion between the two nations.
Additionally, a partnership agreement was signed between Malaysian company Boostorder and WingArc1st to promote data-driven solutions that improve operational efficiency and support smarter business decisions. This partnership underscores the strategic value of international collaboration in leveraging technology for sustainable business growth.
The achievements at Sushi Tech Tokyo 2025 not only highlight the strength and potential of Malaysia’s digital economy but also reaffirm MDEC’s commitment to driving global engagement and creating meaningful opportunities for Malaysian tech companies on the international stage.
