Green Technology Annual Report

Participation at Global Platforms MGTC also plays a significant role in promoting local green products and services abroad, creating a presence for local companies in the global green marketplace. A key event to date has been the international specialised expo, EXPO 2017, in Astana, Kazakhstan. Currently, MGTC is coordinating Malaysia’s participation at the upcoming World Expo, EXPO 2020 Dubai. Both expos fall under the auspices of the Bureau International des Exposition. Astana EXPO 2017 – Future Energy MGTC was appointed by the Government as the implementing agency tasked to develop and coordinate Malaysia’s programmes and activities at EXPO 2017 Astana. EXPO 2017, themed “Future Energy”, provided an unprecedented opportunity for Malaysia to develop stronger trade and business ties in the field of green energy, products and services with the Republic of Kazakhstan as well as the other 114 participating countries. The 727m 2 Malaysia Pavilion, classified under the Medium Pavilion category alongside countries such as Germany, China and South Korea, was themed “Powering Green Growth”. It showcased our country’s journey towards a sustainable and green future, providing visitors an immersive experience beginning with a rainforest experience followed by Malaysia’s transformation agenda to its vision to become a developed, low-carbon, high-income nation. The pavilion journey ended with a cultural experience and colourful showcase towards Malaysia’s traditions, heritage and arts. A total of 118 Malaysian companies, aside from several government ministries and agencies, participated in Malaysia Pavilion’s programmes, with 3,770 Malaysian and international participants attending its business and social events. Malaysia Pavilion was one of the top 10 most visited pavilions attracting 682,591 visitors, including prime ministers, ministers, deputy ministers and ambassadors from various countries, in addition to members of the public. It won the Marketing Excellence Award’s Gold Award for Excellence in Government Sector Marketing for its EXPO 2017 Astana brand campaign; and an Honourable Mention by Exhibitor Magazine’s Expo 2017 Astana Awards for Best Interpretation of Theme. In terms of trade and investment outcomes, Malaysia Pavilion generated RM12.67 billion in business leads including the signing of 14 MoUs between various parties. Summary of Deliverables and Achivements | Outcomes of Malaysia Pavilion Outcomes KPI 118 Companies RM12.67 Billion 14 195 97 50 Companies RM1.0 Billion 10 - - Trade and Business Showcase Malaysian Companies Participated Potential Trade and Investment MOU Signed Business Matching with Kazakhstan and International Companies Malaysian Companies Participated in Business Matching 55 MALAYSIAN GREEN TECHNOLOGY & CLIMATE CHANGE CENTRE ANNUAL REPORT 2019