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IGEM 2025 Kicks Off in Malaysia, Focusing on Green Technology and Sustainability

Strategic Insights

Oct 14, 2025 — 1 min read

The International Greentech and Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2025 officially opened at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, aiming to generate RM5.5 billion in business leads and attract 50,000 visitors over three days. Organised by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) and the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC), IGEM 2025 features 500 exhibition booths from 50 countries, highlighting Malaysia's leadership role in driving the region's net-zero transition. The event is a marketplace where ideas become investments and partnerships, with memorandums of understanding (MoUs) signed, new collaborations announced, and platforms such as the Malaysia Carbon Market Forum underway.

Key Takeaways:

IGEM 2025 aims to generate RM5.5 billion in business leads and attract 50,000 visitors over three days.
The event features 500 exhibition booths from 50 countries, showcasing green energy, circular economy, and innovative solutions.
Memorandums of understanding (MoUs) have been signed, new collaborations announced, and platforms such as the Malaysia Carbon Market Forum are underway.
Business Matching sessions by MIDA and MATRADE will drive investment opportunities and foster cross-border deals.
Flagship programs include the ASEAN Circular Economy Forum (ACEF), Third Energy Efficiency Forum, and Malaysia-Japan Environment Week.
500 exhibitors are participating, including leading names in green energy such as Petronas, Tenaga Nasional Berhad, OCBC Bank, and Xiamen Solar First Energy Technology.

Statistics:

RM5.5 billion in business leads expected to be generated
50,000 visitors expected to attend over three days
500 exhibition booths from 50 countries participating
500 exhibitors showcasing sustainable solutions and green energy

Sources:

BERNAMA News Agency, 15 Oct 2025
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES)
Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC)

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