Malaysia is set to deepen its commitment to smart and sustainable transport systems with its participation in the Asia-Pacific Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) Forum 2025, to be held in Suwon, South Korea from May 28 to 30.
Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi will lead Malaysia’s delegation to the high-profile event, following an invitation from South Korea’s Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
Nanta, who also serves as Chairman of Malaysia’s ITS Council, will represent the nation at the High-Level Roundtable Meeting on May 28, a key platform for regional ministers and policy leaders to advance the ITS and sustainable mobility agenda.
In a statement, the Works Ministry highlighted that Malaysia’s participation underscores its ambition to leverage advanced technologies and foster global collaboration in the development of intelligent transportation infrastructure.
“This forum presents an opportunity for Malaysia to showcase its national strategies in sustainable mobility and explore key innovations such as artificial intelligence and big data analytics for smarter transport systems,” the ministry stated.
The roundtable, which will take place on the opening day of the forum, is expected to convene high-level representatives from across the Asia-Pacific to share best practices and formulate joint strategies to drive the ITS agenda forward.
Held at the Suwon Convention Centre, the forum is expected to attract more than 10,000 participants and 196 exhibitors, including government agencies, transport authorities and global tech providers. The event will serve as a showcase for cutting-edge transport technologies and facilitate dialogue on regional transport transformation efforts.
For Malaysia, the forum aligns with its broader push to integrate smart transport solutions into national infrastructure, improve urban mobility, and reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions.
Beyond technology, the visit marks a strengthening of Malaysia’s long-standing bilateral relationship with South Korea, a partnership that dates back to 1960 and has grown significantly across trade, infrastructure and innovation.
“This working visit is expected to further enhance Malaysia-South Korea ties, particularly in the areas of technology, infrastructure and smart transport innovation,” the ministry said.
South Korea remains Malaysia’s eighth-largest trading partner, with bilateral trade reaching RM109.34 billion in 2024, reflecting strong economic ties and a shared interest in digital transformation and sustainability.
