​The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Professor Sun Dong, commenced his visit to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia yesterday (January 29).
      
     Upon his arrival in Kuala Lumpur, Professor Sun immediately called on the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation of Malaysia, Mr Chang Lih Kang. They had an in-depth exchange on the innovation and technology (I&T) developments, industry policies and co-operation direction between the two places. Professor Sun said that Hong Kong will continue to leverage its distinctive advantages under the "one country, two systems" principle, as it enjoys the strong support of the motherland and its close connections to the world, adding that Hong Kong provides industry chain support from research and development (R&D), pilot production to production through key platforms such as the Hong Kong Science Park and the Hong Kong Park of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone (Hetao Hong Kong Park). He said he looked forward to further strengthening the collaboration between Hong Kong and Malaysia in areas of innovative R&D, strategic industries development and nurturing start-ups, and that the two places could jointly enhance I&T collaboration with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries.
      
     Professor Sun then visited the Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI) to learn more about the innovation ecosystem built by MRANTI there. MRANTI is committed to promoting demand-driven R&D in technology across industries and fostering the partnering of enterprises, academia and public organisations through different support programmes. Both sides discussed ways to strengthen co-ordination among MRANTI, the Hong Kong Science Park and the Hetao Hong Kong Park, with a view to facilitating exchanges and project matching for tech enterprises of the two places.
      
     Professor Sun also called on the Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia, Mr Ouyang Yujing, and introduced the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government's latest plans in I&T. They also exchanged views on how Hong Kong can support the deepening co-operation of I&T and industries between the country and Malaysia.

     Today (January 30), Professor Sun visited Universiti Malaya to explore opportunities for exchanges in R&D and talent as well as industry collaboration, with a view to driving the innovative development of Hong Kong and ASEAN. He said that the Hong Kong Science Park and the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park will provide ideal development platforms for outstanding Malaysian talent and enterprises, and will seize development opportunities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the world. Professor Sun toured the university's display showcasing its achievements in AI robotics technology and outcome transformation of industry co-operation.
      
     Professor Sun then met with the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association and exchanged views on collaboration opportunities in the R&D and manufacturing of semiconductors as well as the industry chain. Both sides agreed to leverage complementary strengths in advancing high value-added manufacturing and technology innovation, make use of the R&D edges of the Hong Kong Microelectronics Research and Development Institute, and pilot transformation capabilities of the Hetao Hong Kong Park, as well as foster technology co-operation and market connections.
      
     He also visited a service-robotics enterprise to learn about its business focusing on designing and developing customised robotics products and solutions. The enterprise leverages vision AI and advanced analytics to develop humanoid and service robots for customer engagement, education, and various commercial environments. Professor Sun encouraged the enterprise to explore collaboration opportunities with Hong Kong's R&D institutions and consider establishing R&D or test bases in the Hong Kong Science Park and the Hetao Hong Kong Park in the future.
      
     The Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Mr Terry Wong, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited, Mr Vincent Ma, joined the visit.
      
     Professor Sun concluded his visit and returned to Hong Kong in the evening.

Ends/Friday, January 30, 2026
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