by way of collaboration within the areas of sustainability, cross-border connection and suppleness, Malaysia and China Enterprises Chamber of Commerce in Malaysia (CECCM) can accomplish a brighter, greener and much more ingenious future, Transport Minister Anthony Loke claims.
Loke said sustainability was a direct high precedence and Malaysia had really been functioning to fulfill the obstacles of setting modification, by establishing a greener and much more sturdy financial state of affairs.
“CECCM has already demonstrated management on this space by investing in renewable vitality, creating eco-friendly applied sciences and advancing practices that cut back carbon footprints.
“These efforts are usually not solely good for the planet, however are additionally good for companies. They may help leverage Malaysia because the regional chief in sustainability and inexperienced expertise.
“However, extra must be performed, whether or not it’s enhancing vitality effectivity in infrastructure or pioneering breakthroughs in clear transport.
“Sustainability is not just a buzzword, but also a cornerstone of our shared future, and CECCM is uniquely positioned to lead this charge,” Loke said all through CECCM’s yearly supper.
He likewise said Malaysia’s responsibility because the bridge linking societies, financial conditions and areas has really by no means ever been extra essential than it’s at present, with efforts just like the East Coast Rail Link being monetary passages that improve occupation and foster flexibility.
“These transformative initiatives can create opportunities for CECCM members involved in rail construction, logistics and technology to play a significant role in shaping Malaysia’s infrastructure future,” he included.
“Such connectivity brings us closer and strengthens the foundation of our shared prosperity.”
As among the many “most exciting frontiers”, Loke said Malaysia was likewise making ready to welcome the way forward for flexibility by establishing a authorized construction for self-governing cars.
“Autonomous autos are usually not only a technological development however a testomony to Malaysia’s forward-thinking method and a sign that we’re prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.
“This progressive mindset aligns seamlessly with the qualities we celebrate in the coming year,” he said.
He included that CECCM has really been sustaining the properly balanced collaboration in between Malaysia and China that’s rooted in equal rights and shared regard that are the “essence of true collaboration”.
Also present had been CECCM head of state Ni Qingjiu, Chinese ambassador to Malaysia Ouyang Yujing, Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s political assistant Chan Ming Kai.
Ni said CECCM had really made appreciable success in digital financial state of affairs and environment-friendly development in 2015, selling quite a few ingenious occupation cooperations in between Malaysia and China that had really developed an excessive amount of potentialities.
“One of the notable achievements was the organisation of the Digital Economy and Green Development Economic Forum in December final yr, the place we additionally introduced our evaluation report titled ‘The Role of Chinese Enterprises in Malaysia’s Economic Development’.
“The forum attracted representatives from the government, businesses and the academic community to exchange opinions on digital economy and green development,” he said.
“CECCM has also demonstrated its commitment to environmental protection and social responsibility by supporting sustainable development initiatives by the Selangor government.”
Ni careworn that CECCM will surely proceed its cooperation with quite a few occasions this yr to raise itself and the Malaysia-China occupation partnership to brand-new elevations.
Meanwhile, Ouyang vowed to extend Malaysia-China occupation to pay attention much more on low-carbon and high-added-value objects as digital financial state of affairs and environment-friendly development have really ended up being the “new momentum” that pressed the cooperation forward.
“The bilateral commerce between Malaysia and China has been growing, with it exceeding US$200bil (RM899.4bil) final yr. This has additionally made China Malaysia’s largest buying and selling companion for the sixteenth consecutive yr.
“This is the result of strong collaborations between Chinese and Malaysian enterprises. I hope the enterprises can continue working together to contribute to further empowerment of the Malaysia-China relationship,” said Ouyang.
At the supper, higher than 40 Malaysian and Chinese enterprise bought honors as acknowledgment of their 2024 effectivity.
