Malaysian Tech Firms Ink 26 MOUs in Indonesia, Boosts ASEAN AI, Cybersecurity Ties
Reaffirming a Commitment to Boost Digital Transformation in Southeast Asia

Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) continues to drive the Malaysia’s digital economy across ASEAN, strengthening regional cooperation and market access for Malaysian companies.
In fact, MDEC’s latest initiative under the DEX CONNEX Indonesia programme brought 83 Malaysian tech companies into the Indonesian market, which generated more than RM450 million in digital export opportunities. This expansion underscores MDEC’s mission of growing Malaysia’s digital economy in and out of the country and boosting the region’s digital transformation.
DEX CONNEX Indonesia is a key regional initiative that facilitated the exchange of 26 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between Malaysian and Indonesian companies. These agreements span sectors such as cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence (AI), cloud services, F&B, digital platforms, and talent development. They are aimed at creating a robust and collaborative digital ecosystem across ASEAN, especially as Malaysia serves as ASEAN Chair and champions innovation as a driver of regional growth and resilience.
In line with the agreements signed with Indonesian firms, MDEC CEO Anuar Fariz Fadzil described Indonesia as “a vital partner in Malaysia’s digital ambitions.” Bigger picture, the world’s largest archipelago will also be a vital hub for digitalisation in Southeast Asia, and Malaysia will help its ASEAN partner in that regard moving forward.
“Through DEX CONNEX, Malaysia is focusing on cross-border collaborations to continue building a resilient digital bridge between two thriving ecosystems,” said Anuar.
“With our strong tech ecosystem and the spirit of ASEAN unity, both nations continue to nurture a future where digital growth is inclusive, sustainable, and benefits all layers of society, ensuring long-term success,” he added.
This initiative is supported by the Embassy of Malaysia in Jakarta, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) Malaysia, MATRADE Jakarta, the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs of Indonesia (KOMDIGI), together with Malaysian and Indonesian partners.
(Check out below the list of Malaysian tech companies and their partners in Indonesia.)