Malaysia: Malaysia is set to bring together more than 1,000 policymakers, industry leaders and maritime sector players from around the world for Malaysia Maritime Week 2026 (MMW2026), further strengthening the country's position as a key maritime and logistics hub in the Asia-Pacific region.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Ministry of Transport (MOT) announced that the event is scheduled to take place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) from September 28 to October 2. The event is being organised through a strategic partnership with Malaysia International Shipping Corp (MISC) and the Malaysia Shipowners' Association (MASA).

Themed 'From Ambition to Action: Powering Maritime Excellence,' MMW2026 will serve as a platform to discuss the future of the global maritime industry, focusing on key issues such as decarbonisation, energy transition, supply chain security, digitalisation, and maritime talent development.

The event also aims to strengthen Malaysia's role in the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) agenda while enhancing the country's visibility as a progressive maritime nation and a regional logistics hub.

MOT stated that the five-day event will feature a variety of programmes, including a Strategic Roundtable Forum, Leadership Dialogue, maritime financing sessions, four conference tracks, the ALAM Maritime Open Day, the Malaysia Maritime Icon Award, and an industry exhibition expected to include up to 80 booths by government agencies as well as local and international industry players.

The ministry highlighted that this year's edition is expected to be the most comprehensive since Malaysia Maritime Week was introduced in 2014. It will combine the main conference at KLCC with satellite programmes to broaden participation among government agencies, industry players, financial institutions, academia, and the next generation of maritime professionals.

According to MOT, the event is also expected to stimulate new investments, accelerate the industry's decarbonisation and digitalisation agendas, strengthen human capital development, and deepen Malaysia's strategic cooperation with international maritime partners.