The ICW & BuildXpo 2025, comprising the twenty seventh Worldwide Development Week (ICW) and the third version of Malaysia’s Worldwide Constructing and Development Trade Showcase (BuildXpo), held its official opening ceremony opened yesterday on the Malaysia Worldwide Commerce and Exhibition Centre (MITEC). ICW & BuildXpo 2025 alerts Malaysia’s management position in shaping a resilient, sustainable and digitally pushed building future for ASEAN.
Hosted by the Ministry of Works, Malaysia and collectively organised by the Development Trade Growth Board (CIDB) Malaysia and Qube Built-in Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., the occasion spans 10,000 sq. metres and options greater than 350 exhibition cubicles with 200 firms from 10 international locations.
Held from twenty eighth to thirtieth October 2025 with the theme “Establishing the Way forward for ASEAN”, this yr’s version anchors Malaysia’s management as ASEAN Chair 2025, highlighting the nation’s dedication to regional collaboration, sustainability and digital transformation throughout the building ecosystem.
Sustainable, Inclusive Development
Officiating the opening ceremony, Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi, Minister of Works, stated the occasion demonstrates Malaysia’s dedication to drive innovation and inclusivity throughout ASEAN’s building panorama.
“This yr’s ICW takes place throughout a pivotal second, Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025. Aptly themed ‘Establishing the Way forward for ASEAN’, the occasion echoes our shared aspiration to construct a area that’s sustainable, digital, and inclusive. Throughout ASEAN, infrastructure stays a cornerstone of progress,” stated Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi.
“The Asian Growth Financial institution estimates that ASEAN requires about USD 2.8 trillion in infrastructure funding between 2016 and 2030, roughly USD 184 billion yearly. Underneath Malaysia’s ASEAN stewardship, the ASEAN Financial Neighborhood (AEC) Strategic Plan 2026–2030 aligns the area’s infrastructure objectives with international sustainability requirements, fostering resilience and regional connectivity for a low-carbon, future-ready ASEAN,” he added.
The opening ceremony drew over 1,000 delegates, together with senior officers from ASEAN member states, China and the Center East, alongside representatives from authorities businesses, business associations, academia and the non-public sector.
Empowering ASEAN By way of Innovation and Digital Transformation
Throughout his speech on the opening ceremony, Dato Ir. Haji Yusuf Bin Haji Abd. Wahab, CIDB Chairman, stated the robust worldwide turnout affirms ICW’s place as a regional platform for innovation and collaboration.
“ICW 2025 just isn’t merely an exhibition; it’s a residing data hub, the place business professionals, educators, and innovators come collectively to share concepts, discover applied sciences, and spark collaboration. This yr’s programme has been curated to cater to each phase of our building ecosystem – from college students and younger professionals to practitioners and international specialists,” stated Dato Ir. Haji Yusuf Bin Haji Abd. Wahab.
The opening ceremony additionally highlighted CIDB’s ongoing initiatives to advertise inexperienced constructing, digital adoption and expertise growth consistent with the Nationwide Development Coverage (NCP) 2030 and Development 4.0 Strategic Plan. The opening ceremony was adopted by the launch of the Malaysian Clever Transportation System (ITS) Roadmap 2030 by the Ministry of Works, and the formalisation of the collaboration on the Development Digital Maturity Index (CDMI) Programme, and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between CIDB and Lembaga Perumahan dan Hartanah Perak (LPHP).
Trade Collaboration and Regional Participation
Returning as a Key Trade Accomplice, Gamuda Berhad reaffirmed its dedication to advancing innovation and sustainability within the building sector, whereas international skilled companies agency Turner & Townsend headlined the Worldwide Development Transformation Convention (ICTC), providing insights into ASEAN building traits and the quickly increasing information centre business.
The occasion additionally options participation from ASEAN, Sarawak and Sabah Pavilions, in addition to worldwide exhibitors from China, Korea, Japan and Europe. In complete, over 350 cubicles are showcasing the newest building applied sciences, supplies and techniques.
By way of the Worldwide Sourcing Programme (INSP) collectively organised with MATRADE, Malaysian firms are partaking in B2B classes with 17 worldwide consumers from 12 international locations and territories, fostering export alternatives and regional partnerships.
A significant spotlight of the occasion was the groundbreaking exhibition of a modular dwelling unit by SIBS (Scandinavian Industrialised Constructing Techniques), one of many world’s main in modular building expertise, who has partnered with CIDB IBS for the BuildXpo 2025. Their participation at this yr’s version marks the primary time that the Swedish-based organisation is showcasing their such a unit in Malaysia.
Constructing on Momentum from Borneo
ICW & BuildXpo 2025 builds on the success of ICW Borneo 2025, held in Kuching in Might, the inaugural regional version that showcased Sarawak’s rising position as a building hub and served as a precursor to the Kuala Lumpur showcase.
Mr. Richard Teo, Qube Built-in Malaysia Sdn Bhd Govt Chairman, reiterated ICW & BuildXpo’s influence as a platform for the business, and its plans for development.
“At Qube, our imaginative and prescient has at all times been clear – to create significant platforms the place innovation meets alternative, and the place companies can join, collaborate, and develop. Wanting ahead, we’re dedicated to increasing BuildXpo’s worldwide footprint and presence. Our collaboration with GlassTech Asia & Fenestration Asia (GAFA) 2026, which can additional elevate Malaysia’s profile within the international constructed setting. GAFA, organised by Messe Munchen Worldwide (MMI) Asia Pte Ltd, is an thrilling showcase that will probably be held along with BuildXpo 2026,” stated Mr. Richard Teo.
A Platform for Development and Partnership
ICW & BuildXpo 2025 encompasses a complete programme that features ICTC, the Digital Development Summit, Girls Method Ahead (W2F) Convention, BINA Modular Asia Discussion board, Services Administration Convention, CIDB QUEST Day, and the Youth Enviornment Programme.
Set to welcome 12,000 guests and participation from authorities our bodies, and associated industries, the occasion continues to function a key driver of regional development, business excellence
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BuildXpo 2025 is endorsed by MATRADE and supported by CIDB’s key businesses, together with CIDB IBS, e-Assemble, CREAM and CLAB, in addition to Kementerian Belia dan Sukan, Malaysia Conference & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), Perkeso and over 20 business associations.
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