Malaysia concluded its participation at Expo 2025 Osaka this week with a forward-looking showcase led by the Ministry of Economy, drawing the curtain on the Malaysia Pavilion’s 26-week journey with a clear message: The country’s next phase of growth will be driven by inclusive, sustainable and innovation-led economic transformation under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).
Held under the Expo’s closing theme “SDGs+Beyond Future Society for Life”, the finale reflected Malaysia’s whole-of-government approach in aligning economic strategy with global sustainability goals.
The Pavilion’s activities throughout the final week — from business matching sessions led by MATRADE to policy dialogues hosted by IRDA, RECODA and TERAJU — showcased Malaysia’s readiness to attract high-value investments and strengthen cross-border collaboration in priority sectors such as manufacturing, services, green technology and digital economy.
“13MP represents a continuation of Malaysia’s economic recalibration,” said Economy Minister Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, noting that the country’s policy direction will be guided by the principles of Madani Economy, which integrates economic resilience with social equity and environmental stewardship.
“As Malaysia charts its course towards 13MP and the 2030 Agenda, our commitment to inclusive growth and sustainability remains unwavering. We are building a future where economic resilience is matched by social equity and environmental stewardship, ensuring that no Malaysian is left behind as we rise together,” he said.
The closing programme also reinforced the government’s investment narrative — positioning Malaysia as a regional hub for sustainable industries and ESG-aligned growth. The National ESG Strategy and Low-Carbon Economic Corridors, both featured prominently during the Pavilion’s final week, are expected to form core components of 13MP’s industrial roadmap from 2026 to 2030.
As the Pavilion closed its doors in Osaka, Malaysia’s presentation served not only as a cultural finale but as a strategic statement of intent — signalling to investors, partners and multilateral institutions that the nation’s economic reform agenda is on track and backed by clear policy continuity.
The Malaysia Pavilion’s 26-week journey stands as a testament to this commitment: A symbol of the country’s progressive, inclusive and resilient economic vision as it weaves its next chapter through 13MP and beyond.
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