MDEC facilitates over US$113 mil in export opportunities at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026

• CitySage and Japan’s Eight Knot collaborate on AI-powered smart mobility solutions
• Partnerships and pilot projects reflect growing demand for Malaysian digital solutions

The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (Mdec) facilitated more than US$113 million (RM450 million) in potential export opportunities for Malaysian technology companies at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, alongside the exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding between Malaysian company CitySage Sdn Bhd and Japan-based Eight Knot Inc.

Led by MDEC as part of Malaysia’s participation at the event, the collaboration marks a significant step forward in Malaysia-Japan cooperation in smart mobility solutions.

Witnessed by chief operating officer of Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) Loo Chuan Boon and director of Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) Kuala Lumpur Yuki Tsuzuki, the partnership combines CitySage’s AI-powered urban insights with Eight Knot’s autonomous navigation technology to explore smart water mobility applications, including the identification of high-potential maritime routes aligned with coastal development and infrastructure planning.

The CitySage-Eight Knot collaboration forms part of a broader export pipeline facilitated by Mdec, reflecting growing global demand for Malaysian digital and sustainability-driven solutions across AI, robotics and autonomous systems, climate technology, GovTech and smart cities. Several initiatives are already progressing towards commercial validation through pilot deployments.

Further highlighting Malaysia’s innovation capabilities on the global stage, Qarbotech Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian material science and agritech company, won the Grand Prize at the SusHi Tech Challenge 2026 Global Pitch Competition.

SusHi Tech Tokyo is one of Asia’s leading startup and innovation platforms, bringing together startups, corporates and ecosystem players to drive collaboration in addressing global urban challenges.

Mdec CEO Anuar Fariz Fadzil said participation at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 reflects Mdec’s continued efforts to expand global market access for Malaysian technology companies. “The partnerships and export opportunities facilitated through this platform demonstrate the readiness of Malaysian digital solutions to scale internationally, as we build a future-ready, AI-driven digital economy by 2030,” he added.

Mdec co-organised the business mission with Sidec, in partnership with Matrade Tokyo, Jetro and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, bringing 14 Malaysian technology companies to the platform. Participating companies included Boostorder Sdn Bhd, Byond Asia Tech Sdn Bhd, CitySage Sdn Bhd, Goolee Sdn Bhd, Health AI Technology Sdn Bhd, Matrix Invent MSC Sdn Bhd, Paix Tech Sdn Bhd, Pixelence Sdn Bhd, Selltro Technologies Sdn Bhd, Stream Capital Sdn Bhd, Wahdah Technologies Sdn Bhd, Wysetime Technologies Sdn Bhd, Xanderia Berhad and Qarbotech Sdn Bhd.

Throughout the programme, the agency facilitated more than 150 business meetings between Malaysian companies and potential partners across AI, fintech, robotics and semiconductors, reflecting strong interest in Malaysia’s innovation-driven digital solutions.

Participation in SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 forms part of Mdec’s broader Digital Exports initiative, which aims to accelerate the internationalisation of Malaysian companies through market access, strategic partnerships and long-term growth opportunities.