Meeting with InvestPerak on 9 April 2026

MAJECA, represented by Ms Ng Su Fun, Executive Secretary, Mr Samuel Loh, Programme Executive and Ms Nur Syuhaida, Secretariat met with Dr Ahmad Shahir Abdul Aziz, Acting Chief Executive Officer, InvestPerak and Mr Shahriman Arif, Investor Relations Manager, InvestPerak at MAJECA Office on 9 April 2026.

(from left-to-right) Mr Samuel Loh, Programme Executive, MAJECA and Ms Nur Syuhaida, Secretariat, MAJECA, Ms Ng Su Fun, Executive Secretary, MAJECA, Dr Ahmad Shahir Abdul Aziz, Acting Chief Executive Officer, InvestPerak and Mr Shahriman Arif, Investor Relations Manager, InvestPerak.

InvestPerak expressed its intention to work with MAJECA to showcase the State of Perak’s investment potential, especially in the following sectors:

  • Electrical & Electronics (E&E)
  • Automotive
  • Mineral-based (Downstream)
  • Halal
  • Chemical

New Japan-Malaysia Industrial Cooperation Seminar on 31 March 2026 at EQ Hotel Kuala Lumpur

The New Japan-Malaysia Industrial Cooperation Seminar was organised by the Embassy of Japan in Malaysia, co-organised with Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) Kuala Lumpur, and in cooperation with Malaysia-Japan Economic Association (MAJECA), Japan-Malaysia Economic Association (JAMECA) and Japanese Chamber of Trade and Industry, Malaysia (JACTIM) on 31 March 2026 at EQ Hotel Kuala Lumpur.

The Seminar was graced by YB Tuan Sim Tze Tzin, Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), YM Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, Senior Political Advisor to the Prime Minister of Malaysia and Chairman of Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Datuk Hanafi Sakri, Deputy Secretary-General (Industry), Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), and Mr KOMIYAMA Yasuji, Director-General for Trade Policy and Economic Cooperation, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Japan, and saw the participation of over 200 members of Government, industry, business, academia and media, from both Malaysia and Japan.

Following Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025 and the successful convening of the 3rd Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Leaders Meeting, and the 28th ASEAN Japan Summit in 2025, attended by Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, Malaysia and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral and regional cooperation, particularly in advancing Japan-led initiatives across ASEAN and enhancing economic security.

The Summit Meeting between Malaysia’s Prime Minister, YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, had both leaders emphasize the importance of deepening economic collaboration.

The New Japan-Malaysia Industrial Cooperation Seminar was organised with the aim to highlight key priority areas identified by the Council for Japan’s Growth Strategy under Prime Minister Takaichi’s administration, and to further strengthen industrial cooperation & investment– between Malaysia and Japan.

The key priority areas encompass 17 strategic fields, and ranges from supply chain resilience, AI and semiconductors to natural resources, energy security and materials.

The Seminar featured three Plenary Sessions, namely:

  1. Economic Security and Supply Chain,
  2. Resource and Energy Security / Green Transformation (GX),
  3. Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Semiconductor.

The discussions touched on deepening targeted bilateral collaboration in areas such as: decarbonisation (Carbon Capture and Storage), energy (hydroelectricity, nuclear, ammonia, LNG), rare earth, AI, semiconductors, human resource development, food security, cybersecurity, Anime, Comic & Game (ACG), healthcare, disaster management amongst many others.


Opening

H.E. SHIKATA Noriyuki, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Malaysia delivered the Opening Remarks.

YB Tuan Sim Tze Tzin, Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry delivered his remarks.

YM Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister of Malaysia and Chairman of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) delivered his remarks.

Mr KOMIYAMA Yasuji, Director-General for Trade Policy and Economic Cooperation, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Japan delivered his remarks.

Tan Sri Azman Hashim, President of the Malaysia-Japan Economic Association (MAJECA) delivered his remarks.

From left-to-right: Mr Hiromitsu Narukama, President, JACTIM, Prof. SUZUKI Kazuto, Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo, and Member of the Council for Japan’s Growth Strategy, Government of Japan, Mr KOMIYAMA Yasuji, Director-General for Trade Policy and Economic Cooperation, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Japan, Tan Sri Azman Hashim, President of the Malaysia-Japan Economic Association (MAJECA), H.E. SHIKATA Noriyuki, , Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Malaysia, YB Tuan Sim Tze Tzin, Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, YM Tengku Datuk Seri Utama Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister of Malaysia and Chairman of the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), Datuk Hanafi Sakri, Deputy Secretary-General (Industry), Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), and Mr KIKUCHI Yo, Senior Managing Director, Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC).

Panel Session 1: Economic Security and Supply Chain

Prof. SUZUKI Kazuto, Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo, and Member of the Council for Japan’s Growth Strategy, Government of Japan, delivered the Keynote Speech for Panel Session 1.

Panel Session 1 (from left-to-right) Session Moderator, Prof. Dr. Ong Kian-Ming, Pro Vice-Chancellor for External Engagement, Taylor’s University, and Former Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry, Malaysia, Speakers: Mr KOMIYAMA Yasuji, Director-General for Trade Policy and Economic Cooperation, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Japan, Prof. SUZUKI Kazuto, Graduate School of Public Policy, The University of Tokyo, and Member of the Council for Japan’s Growth Strategy, Government of Japan, Mr KIKUCHI Yo, Senior Managing Director, Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), Dato’ Prof. Ulung Dr Rajah Rasiah, Distinguished Professor, Asia-Europe Institute (AEI), Universiti Malaya, and Tan Sri Nazir Razak, Former Chairman of ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC).

Panel Session 2: Resource and Energy Security / GX (Green Transformation)

Dr. TAKEUCHI Sumiko, Board Member and Senior Fellow, International Environment and Economy Institute (IEEI) Member of the Council for Japan’s Growth Strategy, Government of Japan delivered the Keynote Speech for Panel Session 2.

Panel Session 2 (from left-to-right) Session Moderator, Prof. Dr. Ong Kian-Ming, Pro Vice-Chancellor for External Engagement, Taylor’s University, and Former Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry, Malaysia, Speakers: Dr. TAKEUCHI Sumiko, Board Member and Senior Fellow, International Environment and Economy Institute (IEEI) Member of the Council for Japan’s Growth Strategy, Government of Japan, Mr IZUMO Mitsuru, Founder, Euglena Co., Ltd., Dato’ Sri Zainal Abidin Ahmad, President and Chief Executive Officer, Perodua, and Ms Marina Md Taib, Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy, PETRONAS.

Panel Session 3: Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Semiconductor

Mr ITO Ren, Member of the Expert Working Group on AI & Semiconductor, the Council for Japan’s Growth Strategy, Government of Japan, and Co-Founder, Sakana AI delivered the Keynote Speech on Artificial Intelligence for Panel Session 3.

Dato’ Seri Wong Siew Hai, President, Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA), Former Vice President of Technology and Manufacturing Group (TMG), and General Manager of Assembly and Test Manufacturing (ATM), Intel delivered the Keynote Speech on Semiconductors for Panel Session 3.

Panel Session 3 (from left-to-right) Session Moderator, Dr. MARU Yukihiro, Founder and CEO, Leave a Nest Co., Ltd., Speakers: Mr ITO Ren, Member of the Expert Working Group on AI & Semiconductor, the Council for Japan’s Growth Strategy, Government of Japan, and Co-Founder, Sakana AI, Mr TSUCHIYA Masaru, Member of the Expert Working Group on Realizing Green Transformation (GX), Government of Japan, and Partner, McKinsey & Company, Mr Goh Peng Ooi, President, AI Malaysia (AIM) and Hon. Treasurer of MAJECA, and Dato’ Seri Wong Siew Hai, President, Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA), Former Vice President of Technology and Manufacturing Group (TMG), and General Manager of Assembly and Test Manufacturing (ATM), Intel.

Closing

H.E. SHIKATA Noriyuki, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Malaysia delivered the Closing Remarks before inviting the participants to partake in the Networking Luncheon.


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Media, News Articles & Links:

  1. Speech by YB Tuan Sim Tze Tsin Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry of Malaysia for New-Japan Malaysia Industrial Cooperation Seminar [31 March 2026] at https://www.miti.gov.my/miti/resources/Speech/New_Japan-Malaysia_Industrial_Cooperation_Seminar_YBTM_MITI_Remarks_Speech.pdf
  2. Malaysia and Japan strengthen industrial partnership through strategic cooperation seminar, 31 March 2026, Embassy of Japan in Malaysia, https://www.my.emb-japan.go.jp/files/101005286.pdf
  3. Malaysia and Japan strengthen industrial partnership through strategic cooperation seminar, 31 March 2026, Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), https://www.mida.gov.my/media-release/malaysia-and-japan-strengthen-industrial-partnership-through-strategic-cooperation-seminar/
  4. Malaysia should bolster Japan ties to stay competitive globally, 2 April 2026, BERNAMA, https://www.bernama.com/en/news.php/?id=2540329
  5. Malaysia reaffirms stable LNG supply to Japan amid global oil crisis, 1 April 2026, NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation), https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260401_24/
  6. Malaysia seeks deeper Japan ties, boosts semiconductor push, 31 March 2026, New Straits Times, https://www.nst.com.my/business/economy/2026/03/1407251/malaysia-seeks-deeper-japan-ties-boosts-semiconductor-push
  7. Malaysia has high potential for enhanced cooperation in Japan’s strategic fields: Ambassador, 31 March 2026, BERNAMA, https://www.bernama.com/tv/news.php?id=2539529

MAJECA congratulates the Embassy of Japan for the successful organisation of the New Japan-Malaysia Industrial Cooperation Seminar, and records its appreciation to the Embassy of Japan for inviting MAJECA to be cooperating organiser.

2026 News and Events

MAJECA Meeting with East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) on 9 February 2026 at MAJECA Secretariat Office

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.

JETRO Malaysia-Japan Fast Track Pitch 2025 on 5 February 2026 at JW Mariott

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.


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

MAJECA-Kolaxus-MASSA iDeas Xchange #5 on 28 January 2026 at STEG Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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.

MAJECA-KEIDANREN Dialogue & Dinner on 27 November 2025 at Zezz Residence

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.

(2nd 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 (2nd 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.

SHRDC Industry Dialogue Session on Training Needs for Lean Manufacturing, Green (GX) and Digital (DX) Transformation at SHRDC on 29 October 2025

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.


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.


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.

Visit by Narashino Chamber of Commerce and Industry to Malaysia from 6 – 7 October 2025

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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.