The East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) led by Dato’ Ragu Sampasivam, Chief Operating Officer of ECERDC together with Ms Sharmilaa Tan and Ms Sandra Sinom of the Investor Management Division met with MAJECA represented by Mr Gary Tang, Hon. Secretary, who was joined by MAJECA Secretariat, Ms Ng Su Fun, Executive Secretary, Mr Samuel Loh, Programme Executive and Ms Nur Syuhaida, on 9 February 2026 at MAJECA’s Office.

(from left-to-right) Ms Nur Syuhaida, Secretariat, MAJECA, Mr Samuel Loh, Programme Executive, MAJECA, Ms Sharmilaa Tan, Senior Manager, Investor Management Division, ECERDC, Dato’ Ragu Sampasivam, Chief Operating Officer, ECERDC & EXCO Member, MAJECA, Mr Gary Tang, Hon. Secretary, MAJECA, Ms Ng Su Fun, Executive Secretary, MAJECA and Ms Sandra Sinom, Executive, Investor Management Division, ECERDC.

The meeting was appraised of the ECER Development Plan 3.0 (2026-2030) – https://www.ecerdc.com.my/ecer-v2/ecer-development-plan-2/, and sought to engage MAJECA, JAMECA & JACTIM members to seize the economic development opportunities in the East Coast region that encompasses Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, and the districts of Mersing and Segamat in Johor, covering 69,000 square kilometres (52% Peninsular Malaysia).

The Development Plan aims to attract RM55 billion in private investments through four (4) key thrusts comprising:

1. Food Basket – agriculture, aquaculture and food security, cold chain & distribution
2. Creating Destinations – tourism (island, RV and rail) and cultural attractions
3. Manufacturing (Hard to Abate Sectors) – sustainable industrial growth, development of specialty chemicals, biopolymers and advanced materials, minerals processing and downstreaming, automotive industry
4. Marine Industry – shipbuilding, ship repair and marine-related businesses

These thrusts are supported by two key enablers which are Renewable Energy (incl. CCUS, bioenergy) and Logistics (ECRL, Port, Airports).

The meeting noted that ECER is strategically positioned to attract companies seeking to diversify their operations, leveraging the multi-modal logistic connectivity of the region, ECRL as a critical land bridge connecting Kuantan Port and Port Klang, providing access to global markets.

ECERDC also appraised the meeting that it had identified a strategic industry in critical minerals to support the growing global industrial demand driven by electric vehicles, renewable energy technologies, and advanced manufacturing.

ECERDC is seeking companies that can undertake downstream activities in Malaysia whilst leveraging the ECRL to enhance logistics efficiency and facilitate the movement of goods.

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), alongside co-organisers Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan (METI), Ministry of Investment and Trade and Industry of Malaysia (MITI), Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Embassy of Japan in Malaysia, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), and various Supporting Partners including the Malaysia-Japan Economic Association (MAJECA), organised the Malaysia-Japan Fast Track Pitch Event 2025 on 5 February 2026 at JW Mariott Hotel Kuala Lumpur.

MAJECA was represented at this event by (pic below, from left-to-right) Mr Samuel Loh, Programme Executive, Mr Sivavenayakam Velayutham, EXCO Member, Mr Gary Tang, Hon. Secretary, and Ms Ng Su Fun, Executive Secretary.

Under the directive of Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), the Japan-ASEAN Fast Track Pitch Initiative is a strategic platform designed to accelerate collaboration between startups and large corporates across ASEAN and Japan.

As part of a four-country series, the Malaysian edition saw a total of six Japanese and Malaysian large corporates, namely, ADA Group, IHI Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsui Chemicals Group, Sunway iLabs and YTL Construction, involved in open innovation activities in ASEAN and Japan have gathered as Challenge Owners to present their business challenges in an open call for solutions, and receive proposals from startup companies across the region that could tackle the collaboration themes that they are focusing on.

Submissions were received from 111 startups, primarily from Japan and Malaysia, but also including Indonesia, Thailand, India amongst others, with 14 startups selected to present their proposals at the event.

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Greetings & Opening Remarks:

Video message from H.E. Ryosei AKAZAWA, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Japan.

Mr Daisuke Nihei, Minister, Embassy of Japan in Malaysia.

Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim bin Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)

Mr Masuo KUREMURA, Special Advisor to the Minister of METI & Regional Head of Asia-Pacific Executive Director for Asia-Pacific, Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) Singapore

The 5th iDeas Xchange was jointly organised by the Malaysia-Japan Economic Association (MAJECA) and the Malaysia South-South Association (MASSA) with Kolaxus, led by its CEO, Mr Sivavenayakam Velayutham, Executive Committee Member of MAJECA & MASSA on 28 January 2026 at STEG Hotel Kuala Lumpur with the support of FGV Holdings Berhad and the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).

Cognisant of the shared, and rising sentiment for corporate-startup convergence & partnership, for innovation, growth, collaboration, and exchange, the iDeas Xchange Series aims to facilitate and encourage networking, interactions, tie-ups and catalytic partnerships between corporate Malaysia and the Malaysian startup ecosystem.

A total of 100 participants comprising members of MAJECA and MASSA, the corporate business community, Government agencies, academia and the members of the startup ecosystem were present.

Mr Emes Mukhris bin Mohd Mokhtar, Officer-in-Charge,
Group Chief Strategy Officer, FGV Holdings Berhad delivered the Welcome Remarks.

Ts. Navin Sinnathamby, Head of Department, Digital Agriculture Technology (AgTech) Department, Digital Adoption Division, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) delivered the Opening Remarks.

Mr Sivavenayakam Velayutham, CEO, Kolaxus and Executive Committee Member, Malaysia-Japan Economic Association (MAJECA) &
Malaysia South-South Association (MASSA)
delivered the kick-off remarks and moderated the Startup Sharing Session.

The following four speakers, identified by MDEC under the theme of Agriculture Innovation, shared on their respective businesses moderated by Mr Sivavenayakam Velayutham, CEO, Kolaxus and Executive Committee Member of Malaysia-Japan Economic Association (MAJECA) & Malaysia South-South Association (MASSA):

Mr Tan Han Wei, Managing Director, Sustainable Hrvest Sdn Bhd

Mr Sreeram Bolisetti, Chief Technology Offier, Idealogic Technologies Sdn Bhd

Mr Whan Mugilan, Chief Executive Officer, Vessel Pro Sdn Bhd

Mr Azaini Azat Abdul Jalil, Chief Executive Officer, Flow Studios Sdn Bhd

Ir. Ts. Dr. Gideon Tan Xiang Yee, Head of Group Transformation,
FGV Holdings Berhad delivered a Presentation.

Datuk Merlyn Kasimir, Vice-President, MASSA
delivered the Closing Remarks.

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On behalf of the organisers, MAJECA thanks FGV for hosting the 5th iDeas Xchange at STEG Hotel Kuala Lumpur.

A Delegation from KEIDANREN, led by Mr Noriyuki Hara, Vice Chair of the Board of Councillors, Chairman of Committee on Asia and Oceania, KEIDANREN & Representative Director, Chairman of the Board Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. Ltd. visited Malaysia from 26 – 28 November 2025. A MAJECA-KEIDANREN Dialogue & Dinner with this delegation from KEIDANREN on 27 November 2025 was hosted by Mr Goh Peng Ooi, Hon. Treasurer hosted at his residence jointly with Tan Sri Azman Hashim, President and Mr Gary Tang, Hon. Secretary. Also present from MAJECA were Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Lodin bin Wok Kamaruddin, Vice-President, Mr Lim Peng Jin, Member & Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Scientex Berhad, Ms Ng Su Fun, Executive Secretary and Mr Samuel Loh, Programme Executive.

(Front row, seated, from left-to-right): Mr Satoshi Matsui, Managing Director, Sumitomo Corporation Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Mr Lim Peng Jin, Member & Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Scientex Berhad, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Lodin bin Wok Kamaruddin, Vice-President, MAJECA, Mr Noriyuki Hara, Vice Chair of the Board of Councillors, Chairman of Committee on Asia and Oceania, KEIDANREN & Representative Director, Chairman of the Board Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. Ltd., Tan Sri Azman Hashim, President, MAJECA, Mr Takeshi Mamiya, Managing Executive Officer, Regional CEO for ASEAN, Managing Director, Marubeni ASEAN Pte. Ltd, Marubeni Corporation,Mr Goh Peng Ooi, Hon. Treasurer, MAJECA, Mr Toru Nakabayashi, Managing Director, Sojitz (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.

(2^nd row, from left-to-right): Ms Ng Su Fun, Executive Secretary, MAJECA, Mr Shigeharu Kawasaki, Manager, International Cooperation Bureau, KEIDANREN, Mr Toshibumi Suzuki, Deputy CEO, MSIG Insurance (Malaysia) Bhd, Mr Kazuyuki Otaku, General Manager of Corporate Planning, Human Resources & Administration Mitsui & Co. (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, Mr Gary Tang, Hon. Secretary, MAJECA, Mr Daiki Sawada, General Manager, Business and Operation Planning Dept., Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. Ltd., Mr Jun Hanzawa, General Manager, Corporate Planning Dept. Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. Ltd.

Tan Sri Azman Hashim (center), President, MAJECA delivered the opening remarks to kickstart the Dialogue.

Mr Noriyuki Hara (2^nd from right), Vice Chair of the Board of Councillors, Chairman of Committee on Asia and Oceania, KEIDANREN & Representative Director, Chairman of the Board Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. Ltd., delivered his reply.

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MAJECA places on record its appreciation to Mr Goh Peng Ooi, Hon. Treasurer for hosting the Dinner, to Tan Sri Azman Hashim for hosting the entertainment and to Mr Gary Tang, Hon. Secretary for facilitating the networking & proceedings.

The Selangor Human Resource Development Centre (SHRDC) hosted an Industry Dialogue Session on Training Needs for Green (GX) and Digital (DX) Transformation on 29 October 2025 at SHRDC’s premise. MAJECA was represented at this Industry Dialogue Session by Mr Gary Tang, Hon. Secretary and Mr Isrami Ismail, EXCO Member.

This session aimed to gather valuable insights from industry players, in particular, Japanese companies in Malaysia / ASEAN, and their Malaysian / regional vendors, subsidiaries, partner companies in their respective supply chains, to better understand workforce challenges, skill gaps, and training priorities in advancing both sustainability and digitalization. The inputs and insights would assist SHRDC to formulate an industry-driven proposal for the AEM-METI Economic and Industrial Cooperation Committee (AMEICC)’s consideration.

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Briefing & Dialogue
The Session was led by Ms Teh Sook Ling, Executive Director, SHRDC and Ts. Dr. Chua Wen-Shyan, Head of Malaysian Smart Factory 4.0, SHRDC. Participants were briefed on the Overview of the AMEICC Training Subsidy Program, Pathways to Green (DX) and Digital (DX) Transformation, and SHRDC’s Current and Future Training Focus Areas (Linking Industry 4.0, Sustainability & Workforce Development). An Open Dialogue: Identifying Training Needs and Guided Discussion covering the key skills and competencies needed for GX and DX was held.

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Tour
Participants were given a tour of SHRDC’s smart factory showroom displaying the latest innovations and technologies.

MAJECA Member, Mitsusho Sdn Bhd, a boutique solution provider in Malaysia offering full suites of GX solution products, showcased their SPACECOOL Energy Efficiency Tech, a radiative film product developed by OSAKA Gas that is capable of reflecting up to 95% of UV light to the space and radiating 95% of Infrared through sky cooling effects.

MAJECA, upon the request of MATRADE Tokyo, through the good office of Mr Gary Tang, Hon. Secretary of MAJECA, had facilitated the Factory Visit programme for Narashino Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Narashino CCI) – Industrial Division, in conjunction with Narashino CCI’s Manufacturing Industry Study Tour in Malaysia from 6-7 October 2025.

The 15 pax delegation from Narashino CCI was led by Mission Leader, Mr Meiji Koide, Chair of Industrial Division, and Executive Board Member, Narashino CCI & President and CEO, Koide Roll Ironworks Co., Ltd.

The Mission, organised by Narashino CCI, aimed to expose its members to and promote global business expansion for its delegates to acquaint with local working styles, environments, cultures, and national characteristics, enabling delegates to evaluate their respective businesses from an international perspective, identify new business opportunities, and enhance their capacity to plan for future growth and expansion.

With the view to gain meaningful insights to deepen cross-cultural understanding and broaden their global outlook, the delegates had the direct opportunity to observe Malaysian companies’ respective manufacturing processes, technological capabilities and workforce deployment, as well as to study product quality, production & workflow processes, and management practices through interactions with some of Malaysia’s industrial players, who are MAJECA members.

Through this mission, delegates were able to evaluate their own businesses from an international perspective, identify new business opportunities, and strategise for future growth and expansion.

This Mission was Narashino CCI’s first Overseas Study Tour since the COVID-19 pandemic. Previously, Narashino CCI had visited, Taiwan, Russia, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand and South Korea.

1. Visit to Press Metal Aluminium Sdn Bhd
   The delegation visited Press Metal Aluminium Sdn Bhd (PMB Aluminium Sdn Bhd). The delegation was hosted by Mr Loo Seow Hwai, General Manager, PMB Aluminium Sdn Bhd and Mr Ding Wei, Deputy General Manager, PMB Aluminium Sdn Bhd. The delegation was accompanied by Mr Gary Tang, Hon. Secretary of MAJECA.

2. Visit to Beryl’s Chocolate and Confectionery Sdn Bhd
   The delegation visited Beryl’s Chocolate and Confectionery Sdn Bhd. The delegation was hosted by Mr James Goh, Director, Beryl’s Chocolate and Confectionery Sdn Bhd. The delegation was accompanied by Mr Gary Tang, Hon. Secretary of MAJECA. Mr Hiromitsu Narukama, President of the Japanese Chamber of Trade and Industry, Malaysia (JACTIM) was also present to greet the delegation.

3. Visit to Royal Selangor International Sdn Bhd
   The delegation visited Royal Selangor International Sdn Bhd. The delegation was hosted by Tan Sri Yong Poh Kon, Chairman, Royal Selangor International Sdn Bhd. The delegation was accompanied by Mr Gary Tang, Hon. Secretary of MAJECA.

4. Dinner hosted by Mr Goh Peng Ooi & MAJECA
   The delegation was warmly hosted by Mr Goh Peng Ooi, Hon. Treasurer of MAJECA to a Dinner at his residence, Zezz Residence. The Dinner was also treated to musical accompaniment and singing by Tan Sri Azman Hashim, President of MAJECA, and the University of Malaya Orchestra. Also present were, H.E. Shikata Noriyuki, Ambassador of Japan to Malaysia, Mr Kuse Yasufumi, Second Secretary, Embassy of Japan, Mr Hiroyuki Nishimoto, Vice-President, Japanese Chamber of Trade and Industry, Malaysia (JACTIM), Datuk Jason Tai Hee, Vice-President, MAJECA, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Lodin bin Wok Kamaruddin, Vice-President, MAJECA, Tan Sri Yong Poh Kon, Chairman, Royal Selangor International Sdn Bhd, Mr Lim Peng Jin, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Scientex Berhad and Mr Gary Tang, Hon. Secretary, MAJECA.

5. Visit to Scientex Packaging (Ayer Keroh) Berhad
   The delegation visited Scientex Packaging (Ayer Keroh) Berhad in Melaka. The delegation was hosted by Mr Tan Chee Teong, President, Scientex Japan Co. Ltd. & General Manager (Japan Business), Scientex Great Wall Sdn Bhd and Mr James Chang, Managing Director, Scientex Packaging (Ayer Keroh) Berhad. The delegation was accompanied by Ms Ng Su Fun, Executive Secretary, MAJECA.

MAJECA would like to place on record our deepest appreciation to Messrs.,
Press Metal Aluminium Sdn Bhd (PMB Aluminium Sdn Bhd),
Beryl’s Chocolate and Confectionery Sdn Bhd,
Royal Selangor International Sdn Bhd, and
Scientex Packaging (Ayer Keroh) Berhad
for their kind cooperation & efforts to host the delegation.

The 42nd edition of the JAMECA – MAJECA Joint Conference was held on 2 September 2025 at Tokyo International Forum, Japan.

This edition of the Joint Conference, hosted by the Japan – Malaysia Economic Association (JAMECA) was themed ‘Strengthening Malaysia-Japan Economic Relations amidst Global and Regional Conflicts and Trade-Tariff Disputes’.

This conference saw the attendance of over 107 participants from Malaysia and Japan representing members of JAMECA and MAJECA, including the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), the Japan External Trade Organisations (JETRO) alongside chambers of commerce, business associations, thinktanks, alumni associations and the business communities from both countries.

The Joint Conference was graced by Ms Kyoko Hokugo, Deputy-Director General, South Asia and Oceania Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan and H.E. Dato’ Shahril Effendi Abd Ghany, Ambassador of Malaysia to Japan.

JAMECA was led by its President, Mr Tsuyoshi Nagano who is also the Chairman of Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. The delegation from MAJECA was led by Vice-President, Datuk Seri Mohamed Iqbal.

Opening Ceremony
The Joint Conference began with Opening Remarks from the respective Presidents of JAMECA and MAJECA.

Mr. Tsuyoshi Nagano, President of Japan-Malaysia Economic Association (JAMECA) and the Chairman of the 42nd JAMECA-MAJECA Joint Conference delivered his opening remarks.

Datuk Seri Mohamed Iqbal, Vice-President of Malaysia-Japan Economic Association (MAJECA), deputising for Tan Sri Azman Hashim, President of MAJECA, delivered his opening remarks.

Following on, the congratulatory messages by the Prime Minister of Japan and Prime Minister of Malaysia were read.

Ms Kyoko Hokugo, Deputy-Director General, South Asia and Oceania Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan read the congratulatory message by H.E. Shigeru Ishiba, the Prime Minister of Japan.

H.E. Dato’ Shahril Effendi bin Abd Ghany, Ambassador of Malaysia to Japan delivered his greetings to participants of the Joint Conference and read the congratulatory message by YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia.

A group photo of the Opening Ceremony VIPs (from left to right): Mr Masayuki Hyodo, Vice President, JAMECA, Ms Kyoko Hokugo, Deputy-Director General, South Asia and Oceania Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan, Mr Tsuyoshi Nagano, President, JAMECA, Datuk Seri Mohamed Iqbal, Vice-President, MAJECA, H.E. Dato’ Shahril Effendi bin Abd Ghany, Ambassador of Malaysia to Japan and Mr Gary Tang, Hon. Secretary, MAJECA.

Plenary Session 1
Measures taken and to be taken to protect economic and business growth, and mitigate the adverse impact in bilateral relations between Japan-Malaysia and the ASEAN region

(from left-to-right) Session Moderator, Tan Sri Dr Michael Yeoh, Senior Executive Committee Member, MAJECA, Mr Hiromitsu Narukama, President, The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Malaysia (JACTIM), Mr Koichi Takano, Managing Director, JETRO Kuala Lumpur, Mr Zuaziezie Zulkelfi, Trade Commissioner & Director, Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) Tokyo, and Mr Izran Abdullah, Director, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) Tokyo.

Plenary Session 2
Agriculturual Innovation

(from left-to-right) Session Moderator, Dr Ayaka Uke, Researcher, Japan International Research Center for Agriculture Sciences (JIRACAS), Mr Kota Kandori, Board Director, Terra Drone Corporation, Mr Hokuto Ishihara, Executive Director, MYFARM Inc. and Dato’ Dr Yeo Tiong Chia, Chief Executive Officer, Sarawak Biodiversity Centre.

Plenary Session 3
Artificial Intelligence

(from left-to-right) Session Moderator, Mr Goh Peng Ooi, Hon. Treasurer, MAJECA & Chairman, AI Malaysia (AIM), Mr Hiroshi Ishikawa, Special Advisor to the President of ERIA (Economic Institute for ASEAN and East Asia) on Digital Innovation, Prof Ir Ts Dr Hum Yan Chai, Associate Professor, Lee Kong Chian Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Mechatronics and BioMedical Engineering, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman, Mr Tan Soo Eng, Senior Solutions Director, Silverlake Group, Mr Shudai Komoriya, Founder and CEO, BAKUTAN Inc. & Global Relations, Matsuo Lab, University of Tokyo, Mr Masahiro Morimoto, President & Representative Director, FRONTEO, Inc., and Mr Akihiko Iketani, Senior Director, NEC Corporation.

Closing Ceremony
The Closing Ceremony of the Joint Conference saw Closing Remarks delivered by the leadership of MAJECA and JAMECA.

Datuk Seri Mohamed Iqbal, Vice-President of MAJECA delivered his closing remarks and announced that MAJECA would host the 43rd edition of the Joint Conference in Malaysia in 2026.

Mr Masayuki Hyodo, Vice President, JAMECA delivered his closing remarks.

Exchange of Gifts:

(from left-to-right) Mr Tsuyoshi Nagano, President, JAMECA, Datuk Seri Mohamed Iqbal, Vice-President, MAJECA, Mr Gary Tang, Hon. Secretary, MAJECA and Mr Masayuki Hyodo, Vice-President, JAMECA.

The Joint Conference then adjourned to a Dinner hosted by JAMECA.

Mr Tsuyoshi Nagano, President, JAMECA delivered the welcome remarks.

Mr Masayuki Hyodo, Vice President, JAMECA delivered the toast.

Datuk Seri Mohamed Iqbal, Vice-President, MAJECA delivered the closing remarks.

Takeaways of the 42nd JAMECA-MAJECA Joint Conference include:

1. Opportunities for Japanese partnership with Malaysia include: biomass and renewable energy, high-value manufacturing and semiconductors, ICT and fintech, digital & creative content, halal products and services, agriculture & food, wood, iron & steel, robotics, chemicals and advanced materials, batteries, green hydrogen, healthcare & medtech, eldercare, assisted living, new renewable energy sources, bioscience, advanced intelligent systems, additive manufacturing, deeptech, digital & green transformation, decarbonisation.
2. The agricultural sector can stand to benefit from a comprehensive and circular economy approach where every by-product / side product / residue can be used for energy, materials and to improve soil health. E.g., nutraceuticals, superfoods, cosmetics, fuel etc.
3. Calls for co-developed AI infrastructure aligned on transparency, safety and fairness, to collectively build / aggregate a federated model. Collaboration amongst AI ecosystems to unify and harmonise disconnected, discrete, targeted AI solutions, with privacy preservation and security at centre. The need for collaboration built on a foundation of trust and security.
4. The realisation of these partnerships and progressive developments will be driven by well-placed, correctly trained / up-/re- skilled workforce. Digital transformation will need business architect, designer, data scientist, software engineer, cyber security.

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MAJECA thanks Mr Goh Peng Ooi &
Silverlake Axis for its sponsorship.

The 4th iDeas Xchange was jointly organised by the Malaysia-Japan Economic Association (MAJECA) and the Malaysia South-South Association (MASSA) and with KolaXus, led by its CEO, Mr Sivavenayakam Velayutham, Executive Committee Member of MAJECA & MASSA on 27 August 2025 at Finexus Tower, Cyberjaya with the support of Finexus Group and Cyberview Sdn Bhd.

Cognisant of the shared, and rising sentiment for corporate-startup convergence & partnership, for innovation, growth, collaboration, and exchange, the iDeas Xchange Series aims to facilitate and encourage networking, interactions, tie-ups and catalytic partnerships between corporate Malaysia and the Malaysian startup ecosystem.

A total of 110 participants comprising members of MAJECA and MASSA, the corporate business community, Government agencies and the members of the startup ecosystem were present.

Ms Joanne Loh, Director, Strategy & Transformation, Finexus Group
delivered the Welcome Remarks.

Dato’ Romli Ishak, Chairman, Cyberview Sdn Bhd delivered the Opening Remarks.

Mr Sivavenayakam Velayutham, CEO, Kolaxus and Executive Committee Member, Malaysia-Japan Economic Association (MAJECA) &
Malaysia South-South Association (MASSA)
delivered the kick-off remarks and moderated the Startup Sharing Session.

The following four speakers shared on their respective businesses moderated by Mr Sivavenayakam Velayutham, CEO, Kolaxus and Executive Committee Member of Malaysia-Japan Economic Association (MAJECA) & Malaysia South-South Association (MASSA):

Mr Marcus Lim, CEO, MSKD Technologies Sdn Bhd

Mr Cheng Boon Seng, CEO, Elliance Sdn Bhd

Mr Yen Pei Tay, CEO & Co-Founder, Simplify Networks Sdn Bhd

Mr Ts. Chuah Huai Jie, CEO, Infra Mobile Digital Sdn Bhd

Dato’ Lawrence Lim Swee Lin, Hon. Secretary of MASSA
delivered the Closing Remarks.

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On behalf of the organisers, MAJECA thanks Finexus Group for hosting the 4th iDeas Xchange at Finexus Towers, Cyberjaya.

Newspaper Articles

1. FINEXUS Champions Fintech Innovation by Hosting MAJECA MASSA with Support from Cyberview and Kolaxus, MalaysiaKini, https://www.malaysiakini.com/announcement/761234
   

The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM)’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Committee, led by its Committee Head, Mr David Lim Tao Cheng paid a Courtesy Visit on MAJECA on 9 July 2025 at Boardroom, Bangunan AmBank Group.

The ACCCIM delegation, who comprise Mr David Lim Tao Cheng (3^rd from left), Chairman, ACCCIM AI Committee & Organizing Chair, ASEAN AI Business Summit 2025, Dr Tee Hwee Sze (leftmost), Member, ACCCIM AI Committee and Mr Soo Yong Fei, Special Project Manager, ACCCIM, met with Mr Goh Peng Ooi (3^rd from right), Honorary Treasurer, MAJECA & Chair, AI Malaysia (AIM), Mr Gary Tang (2^nd from right), Honorary Secretary, MAJECA & President, Japan Graduates’ Association of Malaysia (JAGAM), Datuk Yvonne Chia (rightmost), Vice President, AI Malaysia (AIM) and Ms Ng Su Fun (2nd from left), Executive Secretary, MAJECA.

ACCCIM introduced their upcoming programme: ASEAN AI Business Summit 2025. The meeting discussed how AI Malaysia together with JAGAM and MAJECA, through its extended networks with Japan, can come together to collaborate, support and participate in this event.