Malaysia’s Trade Ministry probing allegations it appropriated creative agency’s Expo 2025 pavilion concept

Malaysia’s Trade Ministry probing allegations it appropriated creative agency’s Expo 2025 pavilion concept

The ministry said it takes the matter “very seriously”, following claims online by Instagram user Fey Ilyas that the ministry had used his company’s concept, theme, narrative and architectural direction for the Malaysia Pavilion without any acknowledgement or compensation.

Trade Ministry to investigate plagiarism claims over Malaysia Pavilion design

PETALING JAYA: An investigation has been launched over claims of plagiarism involving the design and concept of the Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, says the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry. Read full story

Ministry accused of stealing ideas for pavilion at World Expo

An Instagram user alleges that the investment, trade and industry ministry appropriated his company’s creative proposal without acknowledgement or compensation.

Miti accused of taking pavilion idea without credit, payment

Instagram user claims his company developed M'sia Pavilion for expo in Japan.