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The Star
25-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Taiwan's green solutions on show
(From right) Ng touring the expo grounds accompanied by Yeh and Wang. — RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star HALAL bubble tea-flavoured popcorn and eco-friendly pet food packaging that can be turned into a cat toy are among displays at the eighth edition of Taiwan Expo 2025. Organised by the International Trade Administration and Taiwan External Trade Development Council (Taitra), the three-day event is part of a flagship global platform to showcase the best of Taiwan's innovation and manufacturing. At Halls 4 and 5 of Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, over 200 companies have been showcasing products and solutions under five key themes. These are Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Industry 4.0, Health and Wellness, Green and Sustainable, Smart Lifestyle as well as Culture and Tourism. Visitors admiring a display of Taiwanese food and beverage items, such as pineapple-based snacks, mochi, noodles and black sesame based-drinks. 'Thirty-two companies, or 16% of the exhibitors, are leading AI firms from Taiwan. 'We hope that through AI, technology and mutual cooperation, these companies can contribute to the realisation of Malaysia's New Industrial Master Plan 2030,' said Taitra president and chief executive officer Simon Wang at the expo's opening ceremony. 'Beyond semiconductors, AI is one sector that offers the most potential for deeper collaboration between the two countries. 'Taiwan has a complete AI ecosystem that includes integrated circuit design, manufacturing, packaging, testing and AI servers to satisfy the needs for cloud computing. 'There are also Taiwanese companies that offer solutions for smart manufacturing, including those with energy-saving and sustainable functions,' he said. According to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) and Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia, RM176.1bil in bilateral trade was recorded in 2024. This represented a 38.5% growth in 2023 and has made Taiwan Malaysia's fourth largest trading partner. Bilateral trade grew by 36.8% in the first five months of 2025, compared to the same period last year. Present at the expo's opening ceremony were Selangor investment, trade and mobility committee chairman Ng Sze Han and Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia representative Phoebe Yeh. The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing president Tan Sri Soh Thian Lai and Matrade's China, Northeast Asia, Asean and Ocenia director Mazlan Harun also attended the expo. Present too were Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia economic division director James Chang, Taiwan chamber of commerce and industry in Malaysia vice-president Tsai Hsin Tien, Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau convention and exhibition director Noor Azlan Abu Bakar, Malaysian Investment Development Authority foreign investment division director Lim Ming Yee and International Trade and Industry Ministry bilateral economic and trade relations division director Dr Ang Li Ling. Open from 10am to 6pm, the expo ends today. Visitors can enter for free upon registration. For details, visit
The Sun
23-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Taiwan Expo 2025, largest edition in series, showcases latest innovations
KUALA LUMPUR: Taiwan Expo 2025, the largest edition in the series to date, has commenced at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, with artificial intelligence (AI) and healthcare technologies taking centre stage. Organised under Taiwan's flagship global exhibition platform, Taiwan Expo aims to deepen international business ties and promote its strengths in innovation and advanced manufacturing. The eighth edition of the expo in Malaysia features more than 200 companies and showcases Taiwan's latest innovations across AI, healthcare, green technology and smart manufacturing. Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing president Tan Sri Soh Thian Lai said the focus of Taiwan Expo is in sync with the development direction of Malaysia's manufacturing industry. 'It provides our businesses with a platform to explore new partnerships, adopt innovative solutions, and expand into new markets. This direct engagement is essential for nurturing our local industries and driving them towards greater competitiveness on the global stage,' he said at the opening ceremony yesterday, which was also attended by Taipei Economic and Cultural Office representative in Malaysia Phoebe Yeh and Selangor Exco for Investment, Trade and Mobility Ng Sze Han. Taiwan plays a pivotal role in the global supply chain for semiconductors, information and communication technology, and smart manufacturing. 'Taiwan's technical expertise is recognised by the international community and would synergise with Malaysia's role as an important manufacturing and export hub in Asia,' said the organiser. According to Matrade China and Northeast Asia Section director Mazlan Harun, in the first five months of this year, Malaysia's trade with Taiwan jumped by 36.8% reaching RM92.77 billion. Malaysia's exports to Taiwan stood at RM32.3 billion while imports surged to RM60.47 billion, marking growth rates of 30.6% and 40.3% respectively, continuing the positive momentum in 2024. 'The trade composition underscores a high degree of industrial complementarity, particularly in electrical and electronic products, optical and scientific equipment as well as petroleum-based goods, reflecting both economies' strategic roles in regional and global value chains,' he added. Mazlan said Taiwan's strengths in innovation, product development and manufacturing offer practical entry points for Malaysian companies, especially SMEs, to explore partnerships and build supply chain connections. 'At the same time, Malaysia's capabilities in halal products, food and beverage, and smart manufacturing, combined with its strategic position as a gateway to Asean and OIC markets, provide Taiwanese businesses with promising prospects for expansion. 'This shared potential continues to strengthen the foundation for long-term business growth and cooperation, particularly through platforms such as Taiwan Expo.' The expo highlights five key themes – smart manufacturing, health and wellness, sustainability, culture and tourism, reflecting industrial trends that align closely with Malaysia's economic priorities. Taiwan Expo 2025 is supported by 26 Malaysian industry associations and groups, which indicates the great importance local industry players attach to the event. A total of 32 leading AI firms from Taiwan are showcasing their range of products and solutions including smart manufacturing, medical technologies, cybersecurity, finance and education services. Key exhibits include Phison's latest AI-driven data storage technology; mechanical skin that mimics the human touch response by Touché Solutions; V5med and DeepXray's AI-assisted lung cancer and osteoporosis screening systems; as well as AI-driven cybersecurity and education solutions from ThinkCloud and NUWA Robotics. A special guided tour service by the Collibot Robot will also be available and visitors can experience real-life applications of Taiwan's AI technology. In addition to the AI showcases, Taiwanese companies known for their environmental protection solutions are also displaying their products, including energy-saving insulation films, smart water tower management systems, energy-saving air conditioning systems and photon energy harvesters. The smart living and lifestyle products section showcases wearable devices to innovative household products to smart lighting solutions. The range of products highlight the powers behind Taiwan's push to integrate design and technology into improving the quality of life. New for this year is the Taiwan Select Food Culture Pavilion that features many high-quality halal certified food products, Clean Label products and international flavour competition winners which are paired with traditional tea ceremonies to showcase Taiwanese food culture and lifestyle aesthetics. The three-day exhibition also offers product launches, business matchmaking, and product sampling. Visitors and business participants can win round-trip tickets between Kuala Lumpur and Taipei sponsored by China Airlines, EVA Air and Starlux Airlines. Today, Taiwan Excellence mascot FuBear will be challenging the Malaysian Book of Records with the greatest number of high-fives. The challenge is a joint effort with First City University College, training centre for children with autism REACH Segamat, and Malaysian Creative Sewing Arts Association. Taiwan Expo 2025 in Malaysia began yesterday and ends tomorrow. It is open from 10am to 6pm at KLCC Halls 4 and 5. Admission is free.
