Kazuki Foo

Dr. Dr. Kazuki Foo Ming Wei
Dr. Kazuki in 2025
Other names	金城和樹
Occupations	Entrepreneur, Cultural Advocate
Known for	Development of Malaysian cosplay culture; Environmental sustainability (Spogomi Malaysia)
Title	Chairman of Brewspark Technologies Group
Awards	CMCI CSR Champion (2025); MarTech Award (2024)

Dr. Kazuki Foo Ming Wei, commonly known as Kazuki Foo, is a Malaysian entrepreneur and cultural advocate. He is recognized for his contributions to the development of cosplay and japanese culture in Malaysia and his leadership in technology-driven environmental sustainability initiatives. He is the founder and chairman of Brewspark Technologies Group.

Dr. Foo has been a prominent figure in the promotion of Malaysian cosplay on both national and international levels. He has been instrumental in activities connected to the World Cosplay Summit (WCS),[1] an international event held annually in Japan. Through his involvement, Foo has emphasized the role of cosplay as a platform for creative expression, youth engagement, and international cultural exchange.

In 2024, The Star featured Foo’s work within the Malaysian cosplay ecosystem, highlighting his efforts to professionalize the hobby and support Malaysia’s representation at global competitions. His work is primarily associated with the World Cosplay Summit Malaysia[2] and regional community organizations such as Malaysia Cosplay Toshokan, which provide resources and training for local enthusiasts. Apart from being playing the critical role in the sub-culture community, his role as a japanese cultural advocate has remained strong through development and support of the Japanese community in Malaysia.[3][4]

As the founder of Brewspark Technologies Group, Dr. Foo focuses on integrating technology with corporate social responsibility (CSR). Under his leadership, the group launched Spogomi Malaysia,[5] an initiative adapted from a Japanese concept that turns waste collection into a competitive sport.

A core technical contribution of Brewspark to the Spogomi initiative is the development of waste segregation heatmaps. Unlike traditional "clean-up" events, Foo’s model uses digital integration to visualize the distribution and types of waste collected across urban communities.

• Data Visualization: The heatmaps allow local stakeholders to identify specific "problem areas" and tailor recycling strategies based on high concentrations of specific waste.
• Impact: By 2025, the initiative collected over 1,027kg of waste across eight regional events in Malaysia.

In a private capacity, Dr. Foo has served as a technical engineer and advisor for Cosplay Token (COT),[6] a blockchain-based initiative launched in 2018 in collaboration with the Japanese platform Cure WorldCosplay.[7] The project was designed to facilitate a decentralized "Cosplay Economy" by allowing creators to monetize their work through personalized "Player Coins" on the Ethereum and Polygon networks.

Dr. Foo has highlighted the project's role in providing financial inclusion for cosplayers globally, particularly those without access to traditional online payment systems. He has frequently discussed the project in the context of the "Transformation Market," where blockchain is used to track the provenance and IP of physical crafts such as 3D-printed props and custom textiles.

Dr. Foo frequently appears in Malaysian media to discuss the intersection of technology, creative industries, and environmentalism.

• Professionalization of Cosplay: In interviews with The Star,[8] he has advocated for the translation of cosplay skills such as LED programming and props crafting into professional careers.
• Environmental Philosophy: Speaking to Kongres Magazine[9] in 2025, Foo emphasized that "true change happens when organizations get involved, not just donate," framing environmental protection as a gamified community movement.

• CMCI CSR Champion Award (2025):[10][11][12][13] Awarded at the Borneo Inspires Legacy Awards (BILA) for the Spogomi Team Building and Retreat 2025 initiative.
• MarTech Award (2024):[14] Named the Best Digital Transformation Consultancy in Malaysia and recognized for Innovation in Business.
• CSR Champion (2025):[9] Recognized by Kongres Magazine for sustainability leadership.
• Digital Transformation Consultancy of the Year (2024):[15] Named the Digital Transformation Consultancy of the Year under his leadership for APAC Insider.

Dr. Foo’s early life was marked by interests in music, technology, and motorsports. In 2003, as a teenager, he received the Best Performer Award at the Yamaha[16] Electone Festival, followed by the Best Outstanding Award in 2004 alongside his ensemble. He has continued to perform occasionally at public charity concerts.

In 2006, Dr.Foo represented one of the top three schools in a collaborative program between the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)[17] and the Asia Pacific ICT Awards[18] (APICTA) to implement digital learning as a pilot project for the awards in Malaysian secondary education. In 2011, he completed a double degree in Network Engineering and Mobility Computing. During his university years, he was awarded best industry award project by Ann Joo Corporation.[19]

During his occasional residence in Japan in 2013, Foo participated in motorsports, specifically drifting,[20] as a hobby. In 2018, he studied entrepreneurship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology[21] (MIT) on a part-time basis. He subsequently earned a doctoral degree (Dr.) from a Swiss institution in 2020. He currently resides in Malaysia.

• World Cosplay Summit