The 2026 Taiwan IP Expo in Malaysia, organised by the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA), officially opened on May 20 at Oasis Avenue, Sunway Pyramid. Organised in collaboration with the Malaysia Creative Intellectual Property Association (MYCIP), the event brings together 12 Taiwanese original character IPs, alongside 12 Taiwan–Malaysia cross-border collaborations.
“Malaysia is not only an important market for Taiwanese original IPs entering Southeast Asia, but also a valuable partner in driving regional creative and cultural collaborations. Taiwan and Malaysia share many similarities in both cultural background and industry landscape, which gives us strong confidence in the future potential for IP licensing partnerships and industry exchange between both sides,” shared Yang Chung-Tian, TAICCA Deputy CEO.
“This year, beyond bringing 12 Taiwanese original character IPs to Malaysia, we are also strengthening business matching, cross-border collaborations and retail partnerships. Through these efforts, we hope Taiwanese original IPs can not only gain greater visibility, but also successfully enter regional markets and create broader opportunities together with our Malaysian partners.”
Among the highlights at this year’s expo are Kittensisland, one of the highest-performing IPs at the 2025 edition of the event; Takokuma, an original animation and illustration series that has gained traction in Japan and Korea; and Kuroro Space Exploration Team, which has built a strong following across Thailand, Australia, Malaysia and Singapore through books and merchandise.
Another major highlight is the debut of the Taiwan–Malaysia Crossover Art Exhibition, featuring 12 collaborative works between creators from both markets. These partnerships reinterpret original characters through a cross-cultural lens, combining Taiwan’s creative identity with Malaysian cultural influences. Participating Malaysian creators include well-known names such as Bichi Mao, local webcomic Relaxed Comics, and designer Jefferson Ng, alongside emerging talents from Malaysia’s illustration and design scene.
In addition to the exhibitions, the expo features expanded business matching sessions, connecting stakeholders across branding, retail, licensing, publishing and content industries. On the public front, visitors can experience a range of interactive activities, including AR-powered games, character mascot appearances, creator sharing sessions and exclusive merchandise showcases, as well as a spend-and-win campaign organised in partnership with Sunway Pyramid.
“This year marks the second edition of Taiwan IP Expo Malaysia, and we are encouraged by the stronger response compared to last year. It reflects the growing potential for deeper exchange between Taiwan and Malaysia’s IP industries. Through the Taiwan-Malaysia IP Collaboration Initiative, we hope to spark more creative and commercial collaborations and eventually create more opportunities for Malaysian original IPs to be introduced to Taiwan,” said Lau Shaw Ming, President of MYCIP.
The 2026 Taiwan IP Expo runs until May 24, 2026, and is open to the public at Oasis Avenue, Sunway Pyramid. For more information, follow MYCIP on their official channels.
