首先，我代表马来西亚中资企业总商会非常欢迎，也非常感谢大家抽出宝贵时间出席今晚的20周年庆典。特别感谢交通部YB陆兆福部长在新内阁刚成立，公务繁忙之际，仍抽出宝贵的时间出席总商会今晚的活动，充分体现出陆部长高度重视中马关系，致力于推动中马经贸发展的意愿，对中资企业的大力支持。
今年的周年庆主题是“商聚中马，会通未来”（China-Malaysia business approaching future together），意旨我们总商会在过去20年努力促进中马经贸发展结出美好的果实，未来继续秉承着互惠共赢的精神，共同营造友好稳定的经贸环境，开创美好的未来。
2002年，马来西亚中资企业总商会在吉隆坡正式成立。二十年来，我们在中国驻马来西亚大使馆的帮助指导下，在历届会长、理事会成员及全体会员单位共同努力下，在马来西亚社会各界的支持下，阵容日益壮大，影响力日益增强。截至今天，总商会已有超过260家会员单位，覆盖制造业、建筑承包、金融、运输物流、科技通讯、能源、房地产、贸易服务等众多领域，先后成立建筑承包商、砂捞越以及运输物流等三个行业和地区分会。
过去的二十年，是总商会迅速发展、不断提升服务力的二十年。对会员而言，在这里我们见证了马来西亚的发展，也凭借着这里的良好经商环境，成就自己企业的壮大，不管是企业的贸易投资，还是促进双边人文交流都取得显著的成效。总商会作为中资企业在马桥梁和代表的角色日益突出，发挥联动互通的作用日益凸显；在这二十年里，我们持续践行责任，遵纪守法，不断彰显和树立中企良好形象。
我们顺应中马经济高速发展的趋势，不断加强中马经贸交流，主动联通政府机构，与工商界开展紧密交流，共同探讨中资企业在马未来发展及合作方向，为中马人才交流、文化融合、经贸往来等方面贡献力量。我们积极参与贸工部和建筑发展管理局的对话，反映中企的发展情况；与吉隆坡招商局签署“中资特别通道”协议备忘录、联动马来亚大学及拉曼大学举办“中资企业专场招聘会”、与马来西亚中华总商会签署战略合作伙伴协议，与马中商务理事会各委员会紧密合作交流；还与本地许多商协会维持紧密友好关系。
在践行企业社会责任方面，我们不遗余力，为槟城大水灾赈灾捐款、捐赠救生船给民防部队、清理海滩垃圾、关爱孤寡老人、残障儿童、助力抗击新冠肺炎等公益活动，扩大中资企业在马来西亚民间的影响力，在本地社会传播关爱和温暖。这二十年来，我们都不断扩大中资企业在马“朋友圈”，不断深化中马两国友谊，也深深地感受到马来西亚各界给予我们的深厚情谊。
在全球爆发新冠疫情的近三年里，我们发挥总商会“桥梁”优势，双向联动，协调各方资源，在中国疫情严重时期，联系马来西亚社会组织，为中国输送医疗物资和资金，捐助到中国的各省慈善总会善款高达数百万元，我们和马来西亚同仁共助中国度过最初的疫情难关；在2020年3月，马来西亚疫情肆虐时，我们再次汇聚中资企业的力量，为马来西亚政府、学校、医院等单位组织捐助防疫物资和款项总计也超过数百万令吉，帮助解决新冠疫苗注射难题，与马来西亚民众“遇山一起爬 遇沟一起跨”。
二十年，我们坚实积累，玉汝于成；二十年，我们风雨同舟，共生共荣。
回顾总商会二十年的发展历程，我们虽然取得了一定的成绩，但是在发展的道路上，机遇与挑战并存，需要我们披荆斩棘、开拓创新、阔步前行。
在发展机遇方面
- 中马两国经贸关系密切，双方经济互补性强，合作仍具有巨大的潜力。
- RCEP已在马正式生效，势必将会进一步促进区域内以及中马两国贸易额增长，优化营商环境，展现更加澎湃的经济活力。
- 绿色经济、新能源等领域也提供新的合作机会。
- 新届团结政府已成立，以拿督斯里安华为首相的内阁提出拼经济重民生，欢迎外商外资的政策取向，相信未来会有许多利于工商发展的政策出台，也带来更多的合作机会。我们也会一步关注有潜能的业务和合作机会，我们也会加大与各政府部门的联系，协助马政府加强和推进与中国的合作，总商会愿意在这方面发挥更大的作用。
同时我们也面对一些挑战：
- 地缘政治和部分国家间紧张局势升级会进一步加速了全球产业链重塑，会影响全球贸易规则重构并出现不确定性因素。
- 受世界宏观经济下行压力和全球通胀率回潮的影响，全球经济衰减风险上升，利率、汇率和股市都承受着动荡的压力。
- 马来西亚的经济本身也存在着结构性问题，制约企业的发展。
展望2023年，总商会将紧跟中马两国发展步伐，抓住机遇，直面挑战，继续为中马两国全面交流和友好发展做出自己的努力。
一要以服务会员为己任。总商会将会继续在使馆的领导下，为在马的中资企业提供优质的服务，积极搭建与马来西亚当地政府、商会、企业的沟通平台和桥梁，协助各层面建立长效沟通机制；同时倾听中资企业的意见和诉求，协助解决问题，促进在马中资企业共同发展，实现和谐共赢的良好氛围。
二要促进会员之间，与本地企业的沟通交流。总商会将坚持深化“一带一路”倡议，秉承“共商、共建、共享”指导原则，继续协助促进中马企业在各方面的深度交流与合作；把握后疫情时代的发展先机，积极拓展合作领域，寻求新的增长点，实现共同发展繁荣。
三要继续承担企业社会责任。总商会愿同大家一同努力，积极履行社会责任，实践ESG理念，展现中资企业良好形象。
再过十多天我们即将步入2023年，再过一个多月就是阴历春节了，在此也给大家拜个早年，预祝各位在新的一年里身体健康，工作顺利，阖家幸福！
祝大家度过一个美好的夜晚。
再次感谢大家。
The 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner of China Enterprises Chamber of Commerce in Malaysia (CECCM)
Theme: China-Malaysia Business Approaching Future Together
Good evening to all. Selamat datang.
First and foremost, on behalf China Enterprises Chamber of Commerce in Malaysia (CECCM), I would like to welcome all distinguished guests to CECCM’s 20th anniversary celebration and thank you for being with us tonight. I would like to thank the Minister of Transport of Malaysia, YB Loke Siew Fook for taking his time out of his tight schedule to attend the event tonight, which shows YB Loke focuses on the relationship between China and Malaysia as he has been working very quickly since his appointment by meeting with relevant organizations and institutions, and working to promote the development of trade and commerce between China and Malaysia.
This year’s anniversary theme is “China-Malaysia business approaching future together”, which signifies CECCM’s hard work for the past twenty (20) years in promoting the development of the China-Malaysia economy and trade, and the efforts have blossomed to fruition. Moving forward, CECCM will uphold the spirit of mutual benefit and win-win prospects, jointly create a friendly and stable economic and trade environment, and build a better future together.
CECCM was officially established in Kuala Lumpur in 2002. Over the past twenty (20) years, with the assistance and guidance of the Chinese Embassy in Malaysia, coupled with the joint efforts of past presidents, committee members and all members, and with the support from all sectors of Malaysian societies, both our establishment and influence in this country have grown tremendously. As of today, CECCM has more than 260 member companies, covering many sectors such as manufacturing, construction contracting, finance, transportation and logistics, technology and communications, energy, real estate, trade services and many more. In addition, CECCM has established three (3) Working Committees namely the Construction Working Committee, Sarawak Working Committee and Transportation & Logistics Working Committee.
For the past 20 years, we have witnessed CECCM’s rapid development and continuous improvement of its service capabilities. Likewise, the members of CECCM have also witnessed Malaysia’s growth, and the conducive business environment here enables us to grow our companies, be it in corporate trade investment or cultural exchanges, we have definitely achieved remarkable results. CECCM’s role as the bridge and representative of uniting Chinese enterprises in Malaysia has become increasingly prominent. In the past two decades, we have continued to fulfil our responsibilities, abided by laws and regulations, and continued to demonstrate and establish a good image of Chinese enterprises.
Riding on the trend of rapid economic development in China and Malaysia, we have continuously strengthened the China-Malaysia economic and trade exchanges by proactively reaching out to government agencies, business exchanges to discuss the future development and cooperation direction of Chinese enterprises in Malaysia, all of which contributing to China-Malaysia talent exchanges, cultural integration, economic and trade exchanges and other aspects. Additionally, we actively participated in the dialogue sessions held by Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) to reflect the development of Chinese enterprises; signed the “China Special Channel” memorandum of agreement with Invest KL; collaborated with Universiti Malaya and Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman to organise Chinese enterprises Career fair; signed a strategic partnership agreement with The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM); worked closely with various committees under the Malaysia-China Business Council; and maintained close and friendly relationships with many local business associations.
In terms of corporate social responsibility, we have contributed to the Penang Flood Relief; donated lifeboats to the Civil Defense Force; participated in a beach clean-up; provided care for the underprivileged community namely the senior citizens and disabled children; fought against the Covid-19 outbreak hand in hand as well as other charitable cause, thereby expanded the influence of Chinese enterprises amongst the Malaysian community and spread love and happiness in the local community. For the past 20 years, we have continuously expanded the “circle of friends” of Chinese enterprises in Malaysia, continuously nurtured the friendship between China and Malaysia, and we could also felt the camaraderie of our dearest friends in Malaysia.
Since the COVID-19 outbreak which first occurred nearly 3 years ago, during the outbreak in China, CECCM had utilised its advantage as the “bridge”, by linking the two-way connection, coordinating resources from all parties, contacting organisations in Malaysia to provide medical supplies and financial aids totalling millions of ringgits to several charity organisations in many provinces in China. Together with our Malaysian counterparts, we assisted China in overcoming the initial hurdle of the pandemic. In March 2020, when COVID-19 was raging in Malaysia, we once again gathered the Chinese enterprises to support the Malaysian government, schools, hospitals and other organisations where we donated medical supplies and financial aids totalling more than millions of ringgits, to help in facilitating vaccination programme, we “climbed the hill together and went down the ravine together” with our Malaysian friends.
In the past 20 years, we have accumulated experiences and achieved success through hard work, we have stood together through thick and thin, and prosper together.
Reminiscing the twenty (20) years of CECCM’s development, we have definitely achieved certain achievements, but opportunities and challenges coexist on the road of development, which require us to overcome difficulties, pioneer, innovate, and make great strides forward.
In terms of development opportunities:
Firstly, the economic and trade relations between China and Malaysia have reached new heights, the economy of the two countries are highly complementary with good synergy, and the cooperation continue to carry great potential.
Secondly, RCEP has officially come into effect in Malaysia, which I believe will further promote the growth of trade volume between the two countries, optimise the business environment, resulting in a more vibrant economy.
Thirdly, green economy, new energy and other sectors also provide new cooperation opportunities.
Fourthly, the new unity government has been formed, and with Dato’ Seri Anwar as the Prime Minister, the government has proposed to focus on the economy and people’s livelihood, and to welcome foreign investment. We will continue to focus on these potential business and cooperation opportunities. We will also strengthen our relationship with various government departments to help the Malaysian government strengthen and promote cooperation with China. CECCM is willing to play a greater role in this regard.
At the same time, we also facing some challenges:
Firstly, the escalation of geopolitics and tensions among some countries will further accelerate the reshaping of the global industrial chain, which will affect the restructuring of global trade rules and cause further uncertainties.
Secondly, as a result of the low performance of the world’s macro-economy and the resurgence of global inflation, the risk of global economic recession has risen, and therefore the interest rates, exchange rates and stock markets are all under turbulent pressure.
Thirdly, the structural problems in Malaysia’s economy itself will also restrict the development of enterprises.
Looking forward to 2023, CECCM will closely follow the development pace of China and Malaysia, seize opportunities and overcome challenges, and continue to contribute towards the holistic exchanges and friendly development between both countries.
Firstly, we must undertake the responsibility of serving our members. CECCM will continue to provide high quality services to Chinese enterprises in Malaysia under the guidance of the embassy, actively build a communication platform and bridge with the local government, chambers of commerce and enterprises in Malaysia, assist to establish a long-term effective communication mechanism at all levels, at the same time listen to the opinions and requests of Chinese enterprises, assist them in solving problems, promote joint development of Chinese enterprises in Malaysia in order to achieve a harmonious and win-win atmosphere.
Secondly, we will further promote communication and exchanges between members and local enterprises. CECCM will continue to deepen the “Belt and Road” Initiative, adhere to the guiding principle of “extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits”, continue to assist in promoting in-depth exchanges and cooperation between Chinese and Malaysian enterprises in various aspects, grasp the development opportunities in the post-pandemic era, actively expand areas of cooperation, seek new growth, develop and prosper together.
Thirdly, we should maintain our corporate social responsibility commitment. CECCM is eager to work hard with all parties to actively fulfil corporate social responsibility, practice the ESG philosophy, and showcase good image of Chinese enterprises in Malaysia.
As 2023 is just a few days away, I would like to wish everyone Happy New Year in advance. I wish everyone good health, great success and happiness in the new year!
Have a great evening ahead.
Thank you.
