Malaysia has unveiled the Kuala Lumpur Declaration on Climate Resilience at the opening of the International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2025. The event, held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, is organised by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) and the Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC). It seeks to secure $11.7 billion (RM55 billion) in business leads, with participation from 50 countries and 500 exhibition booths.
The opening ceremony was led by Dato Sri Huang Tiong Sii, Deputy Minister of NRES, who highlighted Malaysia’s role as ASEAN Chair 2025. He stated, “IGEM reflects this vision by convening regional leaders, innovators, and communities to work together on practical solutions for the climate transition.”
IGEM 2025 serves as a marketplace for converting ideas into investments, with several memorandums of understanding (MoUs) signed and new collaborations announced. The event will feature key programmes such as the ASEAN Circular Economy Forum, the 3rd Energy Efficiency Forum, and Malaysia-Japan Environment Week, focusing on decarbonisation and resilience.
Prominent exhibitors include Petronas, showcasing hydrogen energy and carbon capture technologies; Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), presenting solar initiatives; OCBC Bank, offering green financing solutions; and Xiamen Solar First Energy Technology, a leader in solar energy solutions.
As ASEAN Chair 2025, Malaysia is reinforcing its leadership in the region’s net-zero transition, ensuring sustainability remains central to growth. IGEM 2025 continues to drive investment opportunities and foster cross-border deals, setting the stage for impactful green innovation and collaboration.
