Malaysia Emerges as Regional Hub for Green Investments, Secures RM7.3 Billion at IGEM 2025

The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has secured RM7.3 billion in potential green investments during the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2025, signaling Malaysia’s strategic positioning in Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition.

From an industry perspective, this milestone demonstrates the effectiveness of targeted business matchmaking and financial facilitation. Over 38 strategic sessions, renewable energy companies, data centres, and sustainable manufacturing firms were connected, creating a pipeline for investments aligned with Malaysia’s MADANI Economy Framework and National Energy Transition Roadmap.

A notable development is the partnership with Maybank, which expands access to green financing, addressing one of the critical bottlenecks in sustainable infrastructure deployment: capital availability. Co-organised initiatives such as MIDA’s Biz Bridge and collaborations with the Malaysian Photovoltaic and Sustainable Energy Industry Association (MPSEA) exemplify proactive ecosystem-building that aligns private sector growth with national energy goals.

According to MIDA CEO Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, the RM7.3 billion milestone reflects Malaysia’s commitment to transforming net-zero ambitions into net-positive economic growth, positioning the nation as a regional powerhouse for sustainable, high-value investments.

From a strategic standpoint, Malaysia’s approach illustrates the convergence of policy, finance, and industry engagement—a model increasingly relevant to Southeast Asia as nations accelerate their renewable energy and sustainability agendas.