The collaboration, facilitated under MDEC’s leadership of Malaysia’s participation at the event, was witnessed by Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (SIDEC) Chief Operating Officer Loo Chuan Boon and Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) Kuala Lumpur Director Yuki Tsuzuki.
2026, led by MDEC and co‐organised with SIDEC, alongside Malaysian technology exhibitors
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 strong global demand for Malaysian digital and sustainability-driven solutions across Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics and autonomous systems, urban resilience and climate technology, food 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 won the Grand Prize at the SusHi Tech Challenge 2026 Global Pitch Competition, demonstrating the international competitiveness of Malaysian companies supported through MDEC’s global engagement platforms.
SusHi Tech Tokyo is one of Asia’s leading startup and innovation platforms, bringing together startups, corporates and ecosystem players to foster collaboration and drive innovation in addressing global urban challenges. MDEC Chief Executive Officer 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 said.
MDEC co-organised the business mission to SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 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, MDEC facilitated over 150 business meetings between Malaysian companies and potential partners, covering areas such as AI, fintech, robotics and semiconductor, reflecting strong interest in Malaysia’s innovation-driven digital solutions.
Participation in SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 forms part of MDEC’s broader Digital Exports (DEX) initiative, which aims to accelerate internationalisation of Malaysian companies through market access, strategic partnership and long-term growth opportunities. Through platforms such as DEX CONNEX, MDEC continues to connect local businesses with global partners to drive innovation-led expansion.
