24 September 2025
• Held the “Maritime Capabilities & Collaboration Forum” in Malaysia in conjunction with the 3rd Korea-Malaysia Defense Industry Cooperation Seminar
• Emphasized support for Malaysia’s naval force structure reform and commitment to participating in strategic projects
• Anticipating additional ship orders as the Malaysia Navy aims to pursue acquisition of Littoral Mission Ships and Multi-Role Support Ships
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries will be expanding its presence in the Southeast Asian naval market, following the Philippines, by pursuing shipbuilding contracts in Malaysia.
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries shared on Wednesday, Sep. 24, that it hosted the Maritime Capability & Collaboration Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event was held in conjunction with the 3rd Korea-Malaysia Defense Industry Cooperation Seminar, hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Malaysia.
The event was attended by Chun Jungsoo, Executive Vice President of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, senior officials from the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN), Ministry of Defence Malaysia, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Malaysia, and representatives from local industries.
At the forum, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries highlighted its vision to support Malaysia’s navy under the “15-to-5 Transformation Plan” and its readiness to participate in upcoming strategic projects.
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries also introduced its naval portfolio including the Littoral Mission Ship (LMS) Batch-III, Multi-Role Support Ship (MRSS), and the Multi-Purpose Command Platform (MPCP). Here, the company shared examples of design applications and operational track records that support the naval ships’ core mission capabilities to strengthen maritime security.
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries continued to explain its approach of combining global shipbuilding expertise with local participation through cooperation examples in Peru and the Philippines, and expressed its commitment to support the growth of Malaysia’s defense industry through technology transfer, industrial collaboration, and training initiatives.
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is currently pursuing a merger with HD Hyundai Mipo, aiming to further strengthen its capabilities in Naval & Special Ships. Through this merger, the company aims to significantly enhance its ability to respond to future naval shipbuilding projects in Southeast Asia.
In his remarks, Chun stated, “HD Hyundai Heavy Industries is proud to share its advanced naval solutions with the Royal Malaysian Navy and Ministry of Defence Malaysia. We are ready to support Malaysia’s modernization journey by offering proven platforms, reliable performance, and long-term cooperation that combines global know-how with meaningful local partnership.”
Meanwhile, HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has secured and built a total of 10 vessels for the Philippines since 2016, including two frigates, two corvettes, and six offshore patrol vessels. In 2022, the company opened a logistics support center at the Subic Bay Naval Base in the Philippines to provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul for the delivered vessels.
