To strengthen Malaysia’s automotive ecosystem and support the nation’s transition towards next-generation mobility, MIDA, in collaboration with Hyundai Motor Malaysia, organised a high-impact Supply Chain Development and Partnership Programme from 27–31 October 2025 in the Republic of Korea.

The five-day programme brought together 12 Malaysian vendors and 36 global Tier-1 suppliers within Hyundai’s network through targeted business matching sessions, factory visits and technology sharing engagements. These activities facilitated valuable insights into advanced manufacturing, promoted knowledge exchange, and laid the groundwork for deeper industry collaboration.

Strengthening Malaysian Capabilities

The initiative supports Malaysian vendors in moving up the value chain, by strengthening technical capabilities, enhancing manufacturing efficiency and aligning local suppliers with global requirements – key enablers for attracting quality investments and building a resilient, innovation-led supply chain.

The initiative also sets the stage for long-term partnerships, including future joint ventures, technical alliances, and co-development projects between Malaysian vendors and Hyundai’s regional/global partners.

Driving Localisation and Growth

A key outcome of the programme was the signing of four Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between Malaysian and Korean companies to support Hyundai’s vehicle production in Malaysia through technical collaboration. These partnerships are expected to improve product quality, expand local capabilities and create pathways for longer-term cooperation.

Hyundai Motor Malaysia reaffirmed its commitment to Malaysia as a long-term strategic partner, supporting sustainable growth across the automotive supply chain and the broader industrial ecosystem.