MDEC secures RM350 million deals at Sushi Tech Tokyo

The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has announced a significant milestone, securing over RM350 million in business export opportunities at Sushi Tech Tokyo 2025, Asia’s largest startup and innovation conference. This achievement underscores Malaysia’s growing stature as a digital innovation hub and its commitment to fostering international collaboration in the technology ecosystem.

Sushi Tech Tokyo 2025 brought together more than 500 startups and tens of thousands of participants from across the globe. The event focused on driving open innovation and addressing urban challenges through cutting-edge technologies and diverse global partnerships.

“This accomplishment is a clear reflection of the innovative spirit and resilience of Malaysian digital entrepreneurs,” said MDEC CEO Anuar Fariz Fadzil. “Our commitment to promoting Malaysia as a global digital hub is stronger than ever, and we will continue to empower our tech ecosystem to explore international opportunities.”

Anuar also highlighted Malaysia’s strategic advantages: “Malaysia’s strong digital infrastructure, pro-business policies and strategic location at the heart of Southeast Asia have made our nation an ideal launchpad for global technology partnerships. Coupled with strategic government-led initiatives and a thriving pool of digital talent, our country continues to attract sustained interest from international
investors and technology companies looking to expand their footprint in the region,”

Showcasing Malaysian innovation

As the Ambassador and Lead Organisation for the Malaysia Pavilion, MDEC collaborated with the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) Tokyo, the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), the Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation (SIDEC), and Cyberview Sdn Bhd. Together, they showcased 17 innovative Malaysian tech companies through exhibition booths, business meetings, and the Malaysia Tech Spotlight pitching session.

Over 150 meetings were hosted by Malaysian companies with international counterparts from countries such as Thailand, South Korea, Australia, Mexico, and the United States. Discussions spanned across sectors including artificial intelligence, fintech, robotics, semiconductors, and quantum technologies.

Participating companies included Alphaswift Industries, ALT Synergy, Bay Group Holdings, Boostorder, Collaborative Excellence, GoFluence, Hikayat Kebun, MDT Innovations, Move Robotic, MV Asia (FoneApp), Neupulse (BiiB), Pandai Education, Primary Guard, Sky-Tag Robotics, Unicom Marketing Digital, Xtractify, and Qarbotech.

Forging strategic partnerships with Japan

A key highlight of Malaysia’s participation was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between MDEC and Japan’s WingArc1st, a leading provider of software and cloud services. Held at WingArc1st’s headquarters in Roppongi, the MoU was represented by Jun Tanaka, CEO of WingArc1st, and Wan Murdani Wan Mohamad, MDEC’s Head of Digital Industry Acceleration & Digital Exports.

The partnership aims to support high-potential Malaysian startups by strengthening their data capabilities and accelerating their entry into the Japanese market through Proof of Concept (PoC) projects and funding opportunities.

Additionally, MDEC witnessed a strategic collaboration agreement between Boostorder and WingArc1st. This partnership focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making, further reinforcing Malaysia’s vision to leverage technology as a catalyst for business growth.