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SUMMARY OF MINISTRIES successfully positioned Malaysia as a regional hub in the field of green technology
as well as a platform for industry, especially investors and traders to explore
investment and business opportunities in green and environmental friendly
technology-based products and services. In addition, IGEM also presents
opportunities for strategic collaborations, idea sharing and technology transfers
between local and foreign entrepreneurs.
IGEM 2018 recorded a total of RM4.155 billion in potential investment and
business as well as a participation of exhibitors from 176 local and foreign
organisations with 280 exhibition booths. The event also recorded 39,803 trade
visitors and the general public.
Key programmes during IGEM 2018 included the launching of Malaysia Roadmap
towards Zero Use of One-Time Plastic 2018-2030, National Energy Awards (NEA)
2018, Malaysia Commercialisation Year (MCY) 2018, World Energy Cities
Partnership (WECP) Mayor Congress, Low Carbon Mobility Workshop and The
Energy Management Gold Standard (EMGS) Award.

The IGEM 2018 exhibition booths adopt the green concept with recycling and energy
efficiency elements

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