Malaysia x Korea Business Connect: Unlocking Trilateral Innovation in Indonesia
What happens when Malaysian businesses connect with Korean companies to unlock new business opportunities?
One Tree Hill Ventures and MDEC (Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation) are bringing together Korean companies and Malaysian businesses to explore cross-border opportunities, potential partnerships, and new avenues for growth.
One Tree Hill Ventures is a Singapore-based venture platform supporting Korean companies in entering and growing across Southeast Asia through market access, business matching, and strategic partnerships. MDEC is Malaysia’s lead agency driving the country’s digital economy.
The Korean delegation features 13 companies across 8+ sectors, including AI/XR, deep tech, beauty tech, food tech, media & marketing, marine technology, sports tech, and travel & hospitality, alongside participating Malaysian companies based in Jakarta.
Designed as a platform for meaningful Malaysia x Korea business exchange, the session goes beyond company introductions. Participants will gain practical insights, discover potential partners, and explore opportunities for market expansion, investment, distribution, and business collaboration.
Expect a dynamic mix of company spotlights, ecosystem insights from MDEC, Q&A, and curated 1:1 meetings, creating space for meaningful connections between Korean and Malaysian businesses.
Agenda
09:30 : Registration & Arrival
10:00 : Opening Session
Welcome address by MDEC & One Tree Hill Ventures
10:10 : Participating Company Spotlights
Quick introductions from participating Korean & Malaysian founders
10:40 : Malaysia Market Entry & Digital Ecosystem Opportunities
Sharing by MATRADE (Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation)
Q&A session
11:10 : 1:1 Meetings & Networking
Curated conversations with Korean founders, MDEC, and invited ecosystem partners
11:55 : Wrap-Up & Closing
Important: Please bring your passport or ID card for building access and registration.
Who it’s for:
Malaysian and Korean companies, business leaders and decision-makers looking to explore business opportunities and partnerships
Malaysian companies and teams exploring Korean technologies, products, and solutions across AI, deep tech, food, beauty, healthcare, and other emerging sectors
Why this matters:
Build connections across Korea and Malaysia that can develop into long-term commercial partnerships
Insights from MDEC on Malaysia’s digital ecosystem and market entry opportunities
A platform for 1:1 conversations and ecosystem connections
Participating Korean Companies :
13 companies. 8+ sectors. All actively exploring Southeast Asia.
🤖 AI, Deep Tech & Industrial Solutions
Metafactory Corporation : AI-generated 3D content transforming retail and commercial spaces into immersive experiences (15+ branches with Megabox & Playtime Group; 80% lower content production costs)
Zorvex : AI-driven agri-climate platform optimizing crop production through precision agriculture
($400K revenue in 2025; live in Indonesia & the US)TMS Industry :EV battery recycling and automated medical cell analysis (~$654K in revenue; completed POSCO PoC & signed Indonesia MOUs)
Sponovation : GPS & RFID technology for sports event safety, engagement, and operations (Contracts with Korea Triathlon Federation & Korea Paralympic Committee; targeting $2.2M revenue in 2026)
Pharos Marine : Marine technology and maritime industry solutions (120+ units in active pilots across Southeast Asia; $187K revenue in 2025)
💄 Beauty & Consumer
Koround : Beauty-focused consumer products and retail solutions ($85K revenue within 6 months; 2.8x YoY growth)
🍜 Food & Beverage
Hatpoom : Food ingredient supplier serving foodservice and F&B businesses (~$11.4M in revenue; 41% CAGR)
Tasty Brothers : Korean one-bowl meal sauces tailored for Southeast Asian markets (~$2.6M in revenue; 50+ stores in Korea & Malaysia master franchise live)
NET : Food-tech company transforming bottled drinks into lightweight, room-temperature-stable effervescent tablets ($212K revenue in 2025; expanding into Singapore & Indonesia)
📡 Media, Entertainment & Marketing
NESTLAB : K-beauty exhibition and marketing platform connecting brands, creators, and buyers across Asia ($500K revenue in 2025; 450–500 daily visitors at Jakarta PIK store)
Red Slippers : Content production and fan-engagement solutions for entertainment and brand communities (Global platform currently expanding across entertainment & brand communities)
💼 InsurTech & AI SaaS
INTALK : AI-powered InsurTech platform making insurance recruitment data-driven through AI competency verification, contact analytics, and AI coaching (AI-powered platform for data-driven insurance recruitment)
✈️ Travel & Hospitality
ICU Company : MICE and Muslim-friendly travel services ($330K revenue; 100K active users & 350% growth in 2025)
Together, these companies showcase a diverse range of innovative solutions across AI, deep tech, consumer, food, media, travel, and emerging technologies, offering Malaysian companies opportunities to connect with Korean businesses, explore potential partnerships, and discover new growth opportunities.