KUALA LUMPUR, 22 October 2026 – The 16th Malaysia-China Entrepreneurs Conference 2026 (MCEC 2026), organised by the Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce (MCCC), will be held on Thursday, 12 November 2026 at Wisma Huazong, Seri Kembangan, Selangor. Themed “A Millennium of Trade, Built on Virtue” ，the conference is expected to bring together approximately 600 political and business leaders, entrepreneurs and representatives from Malaysia and China to explore economic and trade opportunities and to strengthen bilateral trade and investment.
The programme has been officially announced and includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Business Matching Session and Exhibition, a business forum, a corporate pitching session, thematic breakout forums, the opening ceremony and a main forum, creating an important platform for the exchange of ideas and business networking between companies from both countries.
YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, has agreed to attend as the Guest of Honour. YB Sim Tze Tzin, Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, will officiate the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Business Matching Session and Exhibition, while several listed company leaders and prominent guests will speak at the conference.
Conference highlights:
- Business Forum: “A Thousand Years of Trust, Shaping the Future Together – Deepening Malaysia-China Relations for a New Chapter of Growth”, discussing economic and trade policies, the business environment and global economic trends.
- Thematic Breakout Forum I: “Silicon Bridges”, on building complementary cross-border value chains in semiconductors and AI data centres.
- Thematic Breakout Forum II: “Flavours Across Borders”, a two-way dialogue on Chinese brands expanding into Malaysia and Malaysian brands going global.
- Main Forum: “Enterprise with Purpose”, on legacy and responsibility, and giving back to society.
- 14 booths covering banking, e-commerce, property, consulting, second home programmes, coconut oil, bird’s nest and healthcare; due to the overwhelming response, the booths are now fully taken, and the organiser will consider applications from interested exhibitors depending on subsequent developments.
- Visit: Wisma Huazong houses the Huazong Chinese Museum, and a Sun Yat-sen exhibition will also be held on the day. Participants are welcome to visit both.
In the evening, the MCEC Gala Dinner will be held in celebration of the 36th Anniversary of the MCCC, the 22nd Anniversary of the Young Entrepreneurs Committee (YEC) and the 8th Anniversary of the Women Entrepreneurs Committee (WEC).
MCCC President and Conference Chairman Loo Kok Seong said at the press conference that Malaysia and China share a long history of trade, and that after 16 editions, MCEC has become an important platform for entrepreneurs from both countries to meet face to face and build trust and partnerships.
Organising Chairman Ir. Yeo An Thai said preparations have entered the final stage, adding that the organisers hope participants will not merely attend a conference, but find real partners and real opportunities.
The press conference was attended by Dato’ Bong Siak Kee, Vice President of the Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce (MCCC); Siah Teong Chein, Secretary-General; Yong Cher Vee, Deputy Secretary-General; Dato’ Yeat Siaw Ping, Deputy Treasurer; Chong Yong Seen, National Council Member and Deputy Chairman of the Domestic Commercial Affairs Committee; Tai Chin Peow, National Council Member and Deputy Chairman of the Working Committee; Karimah Koh Siow Kien, Deputy Chairman of the English Speaking Committee; Christy Goh Swee Yong, Secretary-General of the Women Entrepreneurs Committee (WEC); Chin Kon Len, WEC Council Member; Tan E Yang, Secretary-General of the Young Entrepreneurs Committee (YEC); and Zhang Yuan Yuan, Member of the International Commercial Affairs Committee.
Event details:
- Date : Thursday, 12 November 2026
- Venue : Wisma Huazong, Sungai Besi Expy, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor
- Organiser : Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce
- Registration and enquiries: please feel free to contact the Secretariat at 03-9223 1188, or email sec@mccc.my.
About the Malaysia-China Entrepreneurs Conference
MCEC traces its roots to the first ASEAN-China Partnership Forum, initiated in 2002 by the then President, Tan Sri Ngan Ching Wen. In 2011, MCCC launched the first Malaysia-China Trade and Investment International Conference, later named MCEC, which has been held annually since, and this year marks its 16th edition. Since 2014, the conference has rotated between Malaysia and China, with editions held in cities such as Xiamen, Chengdu, Nanjing, Fuzhou and Haikou. It is MCCC’s flagship international event, with the core objective of deepening collaboration between Malaysian and Chinese enterprises, particularly SMEs.
About the Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce
Established in 1990, MCCC is an independent, non-governmental, non-profit and multi-ethnic business association. Its mission is to foster economic and trade cooperation, technological exchanges and cultural interaction between Malaysia and China, to help member enterprises explore bilateral and regional markets, and to serve as a communication bridge between businesses and government institutions.
Media Coverage:
1.Sin Chew Daily：https://www.sinchew.com.my/news/20261022/nation/7982646
2.Oriental Daily：https://www.orientaldaily.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/22/857145
4.Bernama TV：16th MALAYSIA-CHINA ENTREPRENEURS CONFERENCE 2026: SET TO BOOST CROSS-BORDER BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
YouTube：https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xHCcwdqHYo
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