Diary of Events (August 2022 Issue)
1) Malaysia – China (Guangxi) Investment Forum 2022 on 26 April 2022
The Ministry of International Trade & Industry (MITI) invited MASSA and its members to “Malaysia-China (Guangxi) Investment Forum 2022” organised in collaboration with the People’s Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the People’s Republic of China. This event is held in conjunction with the 10th Anniversary of Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP) and the China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park (CMQIP), established under the “Two Countries, Twin Parks” initiative.
The Forum was graced by YB Datuk Lim Ban Hong, Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry Malaysia and Her Excellency Cai Lixin, Vice Chairman of the People’s Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
Selected speakers from Malaysia and the People’s Republic of China shared insights on the business opportunities in both countries, while the authorities from MCKIP and CMQIP elaborated on the investment opportunities and facilitation for business communities from Malaysia and the People’s Republic of China aiming to expand their businesses in both industrial parks.
The programme of the Forum was as follows:
Time |
Item |
| 1440 – 1510 hrs | Leaders’ Speech
(i) H.E. Sheng Qiuping, Assistant Minister of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), China |
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1510 – 1535 hrs
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MoU Witnessing Ceremony
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| 1535 – 1630 hrs | Theme Promotion
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The Forum began with speeches by various leaders of Government, State and Economic Region.
H.E. Datuk Lim Bang Hong, Deputy Minister of Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), Malaysia.
H.E. Dato’ Sri Dr Sallehuddin bin Ishak, Pahang State Secretary.
Mr Luo Zhanghua, Vice Secretary General of the People’s Government of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
MATRADE Trade Commissioner:
Mr Mohamad Haris Abdul Latiff,
guangzhou@matrade.gov.my;
(Tel) +86-20-3877-3865;
https://www.matrade.gov.my/en/component/mymaplocations/guangzhou
The Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) organised a “Bangladesh-Malaysia Collaboration Meeting” on 9 June 2022. The meeting introduced BMCCI’s new Board of Directors, led by its President, Mr Syed Almas Kabir. MASSA together with Malaysian Chambers and Business Associations attended the meeting.
Group photos of the participants at the meeting.
Tan Sri Azman Hashim (pic below), President of MASSA convened the Thirty-First (31st) Annual General Meeting (AGM) of MASSA at the Boardroom, 26th Floor, Bangunan Ambank Group, Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur.
4) MASSA-EXIM Bank Coordination Meeting on 9 August 2022
MASSA represented by Ms Ng Su Fun, Executive Secretary and Mr Samuel Loh, Programme Executive met Ms Vino Nair, Assistant Vice President II, Communications & Stakeholder Management and Mr Ronnee bin Osman, Senior Manager, Corporate Communication Department, who represented EXIM Bank at the Head Office of EXIM Bank on 9 August 2022. The meeting discussed areas where MASSA and EXIM Bank can collaborate to bring together MASSA members and clients of EXIM Bank to avail to the emerging business opportunities in selected developing (South-South) countries by engaging the representatives of selected Embassies / High Commissions based in Malaysia.
From left-to-right:
Mr Samuel Loh, Programme Executive, MASSA, Ms Ng Su Fun, Executive Secretary, MASSA, Ms Vino Nair, Assistant Vice President II, Communications & Stakeholder Management, EXIM Bank and Mr Ronnee bin Osman, Senior Manager, Corporate Communication Department, EXIM Bank.
5) Malaysia – China (Chongqing) Investment Forum 2022 on 12 August 2022
The Ministry of International Trade & Industry (MITI) invited MASSA and its members to “Malaysia-China (Chongqing) Investment Forum 2022” organised in collaboration with the Chongqing Municipal People’s Government of the People’s Republic of China.
The forum, titled “Explore RCEP Opportunities and Development in Strategic Sectors” was aimed at bringing together regulators and captains of industry from Malaysia and the People’s Republic of China to explore new investment and business opportunities in strategic sectors by leveraging RCEP and the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor.
The Forum was opened by YB Datuk Lim Ban Hong, Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry Malaysia and H.E. Lu Kehua, the Vice Mayor of Chongqing Municipal People’s Government of the People’s Republic of China.
The programme of the Forum was as follows:
Time |
Item |
| 1005 – 1015 hrs | Leaders’ Speech
(i) H.E. Lu Kehua, the Vice Mayor of Chongqing Municipal People’s Government |
| 1025 – 1035 hrs
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Agreement / B2B MoU Signing Ceremony
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| 1035 – 1205 hrs | Presentations
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The Forum began with speeches by YB Datuk Lim Ban Hong, Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry Malaysia and H.E. Lu Kehua, the Vice Mayor of Chongqing Municipal People’s Government of the People’s Republic of China.
H.E. Lu Kehua, the Vice Mayor of Chongqing Municipal People’s Government of the People’s Republic of China.
YB Datuk Lim Ban Hong, Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry Malaysia.
Following that, an agreement / B2B MoU Signing Ceremony was held and witnessed by the aforesaid leaders.
A series of presentations was delivered on the investment opportunities in Malaysia, in particular on the Northern Economic Corridor Region and the Iskandar Region, and on the investment opportunities across the sectors and areas in Chongqing.
Further reading:
• Malaysia, China Should Capitalise on New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, RCEP to Strengthen Partnership – MITI, Bernama, 12 August 2022, https://www.bernama.com/en/news.php?id=2110218
MATRADE Trade Commissioner:
Ms Nur Azni Aziz,
chengdu@matrade.gov.my;
(Tel) +86-28-6687-7517;
https://www.matrade.gov.my/en/component/mymaplocations/chengdu