Malaysia has officially launched the International Blockchain Organization (Malaysia) (IBO Malaysia), marking a key step in advancing the country’s blockchain capabilities and accelerating its role in the global Web3 landscape. Positioned as part of a wider international initiative, the organization aims to enhance trust, transparency, and collaboration in blockchain development while establishing Malaysia as a regional centre for research, innovation, and responsible adoption of emerging technologies.
IBO Malaysia will anchor its efforts around four strategic pillars: regulatory and policy advocacy, education and talent development, industry collaboration, and global engagement. The organization plans to deepen dialogue with policymakers to encourage responsible deployment of blockchain applications, strengthen blockchain literacy through academic and training partnerships, and promote innovative use cases across finance, supply chains, healthcare, sustainability, and the creative sectors. In addition, it seeks to bolster Malaysia’s participation in international blockchain networks through strategic alliances with global counterparts.
The launch comes as Malaysia intensifies its digital transformation agenda, with blockchain viewed as a foundational technology for future trust systems, secure transactions, and decentralized innovation. IBO Malaysia aims to support national aspirations for an inclusive and innovation-driven digital economy by cultivating partnerships, building talent pipelines, and positioning the country as a reliable and influential node within the global blockchain ecosystem.
(Source: TNGlobal)
