KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) — Global supply chain leader HAVI will open its TechHUB in Malaysia in November this year, one of only four such hubs worldwide and its first in Asia Pacific.
The HAVI TechHUB in Kuala Lumpur would cement Malaysia's role as a strategic centre for digital supply chain innovation across the region, said the company in a statement today.
Its chief digital and information officer, Reto Sahli, said Malaysia offers the right combination of technology ambition, multilingual talent and regional connectivity to support the next phase of HAVI’s growth in Asia Pacific.
“Through the Kuala Lumpur TechHUB, we are not only building digital solutions for our customers and operations, but we are also creating opportunities for Malaysian professionals to take on global roles and shape how supply chains evolve across the region,” he said.
The Kuala Lumpur TechHUB is expected to bring together regional market insights, digital expertise and local and international talent to develop solutions for Asia-Pacific supply chains, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI)-driven forecasting, data analytics, automation and Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled fleet management, supporting more responsive and resilient logistics operations across the region.
The TechHUB has already employed 50 technology professionals since March 2026 and is expected to grow to 100 employees by year-end, with roles spanning demand forecasting, data analytics, product management, software engineering, cybersecurity, cloud operations and change management.
Havi highlighted that Malaysia’s logistics and supply chain sector is entering a period of accelerated transformation, with the market projected to grow to US$31.23 billion in 2026, and to reach US$40.11 billion by 2031 from US$29.70 billion in 2025, driven by sustained e-commerce momentum, supply chain modernisation and rising demand for automation.
It also stated that Malaysia’s digital economy is gaining traction, with RM87.4 billion in approved digital investments recorded in 2025, which is expected to create more than 31,000 high-value jobs.
— BERNAMA