29th September 2025

CONNECTION, a community for Japanese companies in Malaysia, surpasses 3,000 registered members

Bridge International Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yutaka Yoshida, hereinafter “Bridge”) announces that the number of registered members for “CONNECTION https://connection.com.my/),” the community for Japanese companies operated by its subsidiary, BRIDGE International Asia Sdn Bhd (hereinafter “Bridge International Asia”), a comprehensive marketing company based near Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, has exceeded 3,000.

CONNECTION was launched in June 2020 for Japanese companies operating in Malaysia. Amid restrictions on in-person activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, its purpose was to invigorate online communication. It began as a platform providing useful information for Malaysian business, networking opportunities, and access to experts. Approximately five years after its launch, CONNECTION has grown beyond its online roots. Through its three pillars—“Information Gathering,” “Problem Solving,” and “Exchange & Networking”—it now serves numerous companies and stakeholders conducting business in Malaysia. We are pleased to announce that our registered membership has now surpassed 3,000.
 

CONNECTION supports Japanese companies in solving their challenges through services such as the following:

• Providing Malaysia Industry Reports and Market Research Reports
We offer industry reports that provide a multifaceted understanding of Malaysia's current landscape, covering economic overviews, public policy, manufacturing, food, agriculture, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and more.

• Introducing Professional Services
We introduce essential professional services for operating in Malaysia, including accounting/finance/bookkeeping, HR/labor/training, real estate/office space, IT/media, and recruitment.

• Hosting Webinars by Member Companies
We support online seminars beneficial for Malaysia business, including those hosted by our company as well as webinars organized by member companies.

• Creating Networking Opportunities
Beyond online platforms, we facilitate offline events such as cross-industry networking meetings, factory tours, and key point explanation seminars to foster expanded business networks.

CONNECTION membership registration is free, and registering allows you to participate in various services and events. Over the five years since our founding, we have hosted over 100 events, including webinars and networking gatherings. We have supported Japanese companies in gathering information and building networks through both online and offline channels.

Moving forward, we aim to reach 5,000 registered members. We will also enhance mechanisms to deepen interactions among member companies, strengthen real-world events, and expand specialized forums by industry sector. Furthermore, we will enrich our information dissemination using digital technology and continue evolving our support system to enable more Japanese companies to operate smoothly and sustainably in Malaysia. 
 

■About Bridge International Asia Sdn. Bhd.

BRIDGE International Asia Sdn. Bhd. was established in 2014 as a local Malaysian subsidiary and is a full-service marketing company that acts as a bridge between Japan and Malaysia to help client companies expand their business in Southeast Asia.
We provide a one-stop service of various professional services to promote our clients' overseas business by leveraging our expertise and abundant experience in market research, strategic planning, business model development, and resources to execute sales and marketing activities overseas before entering into overseas markets.

Company name: Bridge International Asia Sdn. Bhd. 
Registration Number: 201401012326 (1088406-U)
Founded: April 9, 2014
Address: B-8-02, Capital 2, Oasis Square, No. 2, Jalan PJU 1A / 7A,
Oasis Damansara, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Representative: Shingo Abe, Managing Director, and CEO
Web: https://bridge-i.asia/
Media: https://connection.com.my/
Business content: Malaysia-based comprehensive IT service provider

• Business consulting
• Digital marketing
• Inside Sales/ BPO
• System Solutions

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Bridge International Asia Sdn. Bhd.
Person in charge: Shingo Abe (Supported languages: Japanese / English)
TEL：+60 18-387-5096
MAIL：support@bridge-i.asia

 

■About Bridge International Inc.

Bridge International Inc. has a mission to "Propose new value, continue to create success, and be a bridge to the future", and operates "Inside Sales Outsourcing Business", "C&S (Consulting & System Solution Service) Business", and "Training Business" to support dynamic change and growth of companies. We are developing "Inside Sales Outsourcing Business", "C&S (Consulting & System Solution Service) Business", and "Training Business" to support dynamic change and growth of companies.
With Bridge International Asia as our base in Malaysia, we will provide various support services to help our Japanese clients grow their business and create new value in the ASEAN region.