Kuala Lumpur Positions Itself as Southeast Asia’s Next AI Powerhouse
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — October 2025 — The World AI Show Malaysia 2025, the nation’s premier gathering of artificial intelligence leaders and innovators, is set to take place on October 28–29, 2025, uniting the region’s most influential minds in government, enterprise, and technology.
Hosted by Trescon Global, the summit marks the Malaysian debut of the world-renowned World AI Show series, spotlighting the country’s emergence as a regional epicenter for AI adoption, investment, and policy innovation.
With the theme “AI in Action: Powering Malaysia’s Cloud-First & Sustainable Digital Economy,” this year’s edition highlights how Malaysia’s National AI Roadmap is accelerating transformation across governance, healthcare, manufacturing, finance, and smart cities — driving a new wave of data-driven growth across Southeast Asia.
🔹 Strategic Vision and Leadership
“Artificial intelligence is not just a technology trend — it is a national capability,” said Shamsul Izhan Bin Abdul Majid, Head of Malaysia’s National AI Office.
“World AI Show Malaysia 2025 will serve as a catalyst for collaboration, helping Malaysia and its partners transform ambition into intelligence-led outcomes.”
The event aligns with Malaysia’s MyDIGITAL Blueprint and its National AI Strategy 2021–2025, which aim to strengthen digital infrastructure, attract global AI investment, and position Malaysia among the top AI-ready nations in Asia.
🌐 Key Themes and Highlights
1. AI in Governance & Policy
Malaysia’s National AI Office will unveil updates on the country’s AI adoption frameworks, focusing on data sovereignty, public-private collaboration, and AI governance ethics.
2. Cybersecurity & Digital Trust
With cyber risks growing across ASEAN, Dato’ Ts. Dr. Haji Amirudin Bin Abdul Wahab, CEO of CyberSecurity Malaysia, will discuss AI’s role in predicting and neutralizing next-generation cyber threats.
3. Data Governance and Cloud Strategy
Vicks Kanagasingam, Head of Data Governance at the Ministry of Digital, will present on data literacy, quality assurance, and regulatory interoperability for AI-driven enterprises.
4. Industry Transformation Showcases
- Budiman Bujang, Deputy Chief Digital Officer, Johor Corporation – on AI-First Enterprise Transformation.
- Lee Li Foon, CTO, AHAM Asset Management Berhad – on AI for Financial Risk & Portfolio Optimization.
- Christophe Vicic, Chief Growth Officer, JLL Malaysia – on Smart Infrastructure & Predictive Urban AI Ecosystems.
5. The Future Tech World Cup
A global startup pitch competition that brings together early-stage AI ventures to pitch before venture capitalists, innovation funds, and enterprise investors.
💡 Malaysia’s AI Moment
With the country’s AI sector projected to contribute over USD 12 billion to GDP by 2030, Malaysia stands on the threshold of becoming ASEAN’s next digital innovation hub.
The government’s cloud-first policies, digital economy incentives, and strong academic-industry collaborations are nurturing a thriving AI talent pipeline and global partnerships.
“The momentum Malaysia is building around AI mirrors what the UAE and Singapore achieved through early ecosystem investment,” said Mithun Shetty, CEO of Trescon Global.
“World AI Show Malaysia 2025 will anchor this vision — turning policy into progress.”
🌍 About the World AI Show Series
The World AI Show is a global thought leadership platform by Trescon Global, hosted annually in regions such as Dubai, Riyadh, Singapore, and Mumbai.
The series serves as a nexus for government leaders, C-level executives, AI pioneers, and investors, fostering collaboration and partnerships that redefine the global AI economy.
🏛️ Event Snapshot
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Event Name | World AI Show Malaysia 2025 |
| Dates | October 28–29, 2025 |
| Venue | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| Theme | “AI in Action: Powering Malaysia’s Cloud-First & Sustainable Digital Economy” |
| Organized By | Trescon Global |
| Expected Attendees | 1,000+ business leaders, government officials, investors, and technologists |
| Special Features | Plenary sessions, startup pitch competitions, AI exhibitions, networking lounges |
⚙️ About Trescon Global
Trescon Global is a global business events and consulting firm specializing in emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, cloud, and cybersecurity.
Operating in over 25 countries, Trescon has built the World AI Show series into one of the most influential global platforms for AI dialogue, policy design, and investment acceleration.
📚 SOURCES & REFERENCES
- World AI Show Malaysia 2025 – Official Website
- Malaysia’s National AI Framework – Ministry of Science, Technology & Innovation (MOSTI)
- MyDIGITAL Blueprint – Government of Malaysia (Digital Economy and 4IR Council)
- Trescon Global – World AI Series Overview (2025)
- CyberSecurity Malaysia – National Digital Resilience Programs (2025)
- Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) Reports, 2025
