Malaysia generates an estimated 39,000 tonnes of solid waste every day—the equivalent of filling almost 3,000 garbage trucks daily. With a growing population, rapid urbanisation, and expanding economic activities, this figure is set to rise, with the waste management sector as the second biggest contributor to national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Read More

MIDA Frankfurt recently facilitated two high level investment missions to the Netherlands led by the Chief Minister of Selangor and Negeri Sembilan held in June and July 2025, these back-to-back efforts to deepen global partnerships and attract high-value investments in advanced technology, semiconductor, and manufacturing. Read More

Malaysia is advancing digital transformation through the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across its education ecosystem – from primary schools to universities and TVET institutions. With AI rapidly reshaping how students learn, how educators teach, and how institutions operate, the country is acting decisively to build a future-ready workforce and innovation-driven academic environment. Read More

A bold new chapter in ASEAN’s economic future is unfolding. The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is not just another policy initiative, it is a transformative framework for cross-border integration, poised to reshape trade, investment, and innovation between two of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic economies. Read More

The global gaming industry has transformed into a multi-billion-dollar juggernaut—one that now extends far beyond entertainment into sectors such as education, healthcare, and enterprise solutions. Fuelled by rapid technological innovation and an ever-expanding user base, gaming has become one of the most dynamic pillars of the digital economy. Within this evolving landscape, Southeast Asia is fast gaining recognition as a key growth region, and Malaysia—particularly its capital city, Kuala Lumpur—is emerging at the forefront, not just as a consumer market, Kuala Lumpur but as a strategic hub for game development, talent cultivation, and digital content innovation. Read More

Paywatch is a multi-product neo-fintech (NeoFI) company championing fair financial access for underserved workers across Southeast Asia. Its flagship – Earned Wage Access (EWA) solution is the largest in the market, enabling over 200,000 employees to access their earned wages in real time—debt-free—while promoting financial inclusion and resilience for workers throughout the region.Read More

On 8 May 2025, the Melaka State Government hosted a high-level delegation from the Internationale Wirtschaftssenat – World Economic Council (IWS-WEC), signalling growing international interest in the state’s investment opportunities. The visit, facilitated by MIDA Melaka, marked a significant milestone in the efforts to advance the development of the German Technology Park (GTP).Read More