Malaysia’s participation highlighted opportunities for regional innovation, investment and technology partnerships.
H.E. Datin Paduka Anizan Siti Hajjar Adnin, High Commissioner of Malaysia to Singapore, attended the opening of the Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH) 2026 on 27 October 2026 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. The event provided an opportunity to engage with international industry representatives, explore developments in emerging technologies and highlight Malaysian companies participating in Singapore’s innovation ecosystem.
Organised by Enterprise Singapore, SWITCH 2026 served as a platform connecting global innovators, investors and start-up leaders, with a focus on deep technology, emerging technologies and venture capital. The event attracted diplomatic representatives and industry participants, with approximately 400 exhibitors, primarily from the artificial intelligence (AI) and start-up sectors.
Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, H.E. Gan Kim Yong, delivered the opening remarks at the ceremony. The opening session was attended by members of the diplomatic corps and representatives from the international business and technology communities.
Following the opening ceremony, the Malaysian High Commissioner toured the exhibition floor and visited several Malaysian companies showcasing their products and initiatives. These included the Iskandar Investment Berhad (IIB) showcase booth, which featured Dunita International (Vetomin-M), Materials In Works (M) Sdn. Bhd. and Parexus Sdn. Bhd.
Another Malaysian exhibitor, KPJ Healthcare Berhad, participated in the Launchpad to Southeast Asia Pavilion under an initiative by Enterprise Singapore. Its presence highlighted the participation of Malaysian businesses in the regional innovation and technology landscape.
During the exhibition tour, H.E. Datin Paduka Anizan Siti Hajjar Adnin engaged with Malaysian exhibitors and other industry representatives, providing an opportunity to learn about their activities and explore potential areas of cross-border engagement.
Her attendance at SWITCH 2026 also provided an occasion to network with international delegates and industry leaders, reflecting the continued engagement between Malaysia and Singapore in areas of innovation, technology, business and investment.
The participation of Malaysian companies in the event demonstrated their involvement in regional technology and business networks, while the High Commissioner’s engagement offered an opportunity to identify potential connections between Malaysian enterprises and Singapore’s innovation ecosystem.
Source: High Commission of Malaysia in Singapore
