Malaysia Tech Firms Drive Rm450 Million Digital Exports

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Malaysian Tech Powers ASEAN Growth with RM450M in Digital Exports
Malaysian and Indonesian delegates at DEX CONNEX IndonesiaEarlier this July, Malaysia made a bold digital move across ASEAN. 83 Malaysian tech firms took part in DEX CONNEX Indonesia, a regional business matching initiative by MDEC, securing over RM450 million in digital export opportunities.
The event, held in Jakarta, saw 26 MoUs signed between Malaysian and Indonesian companies across hot sectors like AI, cybersecurity, cloud, and digital platforms.
DEX CONNEX: Building a Borderless Tech BridgeDEX CONNEX Indonesia was all about cross-border collaboration. These 26 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) didn’t just signal partnerships they unlocked real business value in:
Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Cloud services
Digital platforms
F&B and talent development
The goal? Strengthen ASEAN's digital ecosystem as Malaysia leads innovation in its ASEAN Chairmanship year.
"Through DEX CONNEX, Malaysia is building a resilient digital bridge between two thriving ecosystems." Anuar Fariz Fadzil, CEO, MDEC
Why Indonesia?Indonesia was a strategic partner for this push. According to MDEC, both countries share a strong appetite for inclusive, sustainable digital growth. By collaborating, they tap into wider regional opportunities for:
Talent sharing
Joint product development
Cross-border market expansion
The initiative received full support from:
Embassy of Malaysia in Jakarta
MITI Malaysia & MATRADE Jakarta
Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (KOMDIGI)
GAIN by MDEC: Turning MoUs into MillionsDEX CONNEX is part of MDEC's GAIN programme, which aims to:
Gateway: Open doors to international markets
Amplify: Raise brand visibility
Invest: Attract global investors
Nurture: Support scaling with strategic guidance
From 2017 to 2023 alone, GAIN has:
Generated RM31.9 billion in revenue
Delivered over RM11.2 billion in exports
Safe to say: Malaysia’s digital champions are scaling fast.

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