MCCC — Message by the President
New President, Loo Kok Seong
We have elected 35 National Council members in the primary election on June 18, of which 6 are new members. We will appoint 6 new council members, together with the 10 state branches presidents and the chairperson of the Young Entrepreneurs Committee (YEC) and Women Entrepreneurs Committee (WEC), making a total of 53 members for the 13th National Council.
Speech by New President
The 13th Term (2022-2025) National Council of Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce (MCCC) second tier election held successfully.
We have elected 35 National Council members in the primary election on June 18, of which 6 are new members. We will appoint 6 new council members, together with the 10 state branches presidents and the chairperson of the Young Entrepreneurs Committee (YEC) and Women Entrepreneurs Committee (WEC), making a total of 53 members for the 13th National Council.
It’s also worth mentioning that six out of the 10 state branch presidents are new faces, while the two chairpersons are also new blood in the YEC and WEC.
In other words, there are a total of 20 new members on the new National Council, which is in line with the MCCC’s objective of bringing in new blood and grooming successors.
On behalf of the new National Council, I would like to thank the three outgoing Vice Presidents, Tan Kee Hock, Lee Chee Hian and Datuk Lau Kok Sing, their years of service, their grooming of new Vice Presidents and for making way for incoming new talent. At the same time, I also want to thank outgoing Secretary-General, Raymond Tan for his lead in planning, coordinating and executing the activities of the association and the functioning of the secretariat.
We are also grateful to the outgoing President, Datuk Tan Yew Sing, for his contribution and guidance over the past six years that enabled the MCCC to reach new milestones.
Under Tan Yew Sing’s leadership, we have been able to harness our diversity and recruit more multiracial members to join the National Council. The new National Council will continue to maintain its multi-racial quality and work together to promote Malaysia-China relations and economic and trade development.
After 32 years of service, the MCCC is faced with a once-in-a-century health crisis, which severely challenged the businesses of our members..With the 13th National Council taking over, the priority is to identify new opportunities for our members and to revitalise our cooperation with China.
We have elected 35 National Council members in the primary election on June 18, of which 6 are new members. We will appoint 6 new council members, together with the 10 state branches presidents and the chairperson of the Young Entrepreneurs Committee (YEC) and Women Entrepreneurs Committee (WEC), making a total of 53 members for the 13th National Council.
It’s also worth mentioning that six out of the 10 state branch presidents are new faces, while the two chairpersons are also new blood in the YEC and WEC.
In other words, there are a total of 20 new members on the new National Council, which is in line with the MCCC’s objective of bringing in new blood and grooming successors.
On behalf of the new National Council, I would like to thank the three outgoing Vice Presidents, Tan Kee Hock, Lee Chee Hian and Datuk Lau Kok Sing, their years of service, their grooming of new Vice Presidents and for making way for incoming new talent. At the same time, I also want to thank outgoing Secretary-General, Raymond Tan for his lead in planning, coordinating and executing the activities of the association and the functioning of the secretariat.
We are also grateful to the outgoing President, Datuk Tan Yew Sing, for his contribution and guidance over the past six years that enabled the MCCC to reach new milestones.
Under Tan Yew Sing’s leadership, we have been able to harness our diversity and recruit more multiracial members to join the National Council. The new National Council will continue to maintain its multi-racial quality and work together to promote Malaysia-China relations and economic and trade development.
After 32 years of service, the MCCC is faced with a once-in-a-century health crisis, which severely challenged the businesses of our members..With the 13th National Council taking over, the priority is to identify new opportunities for our members and to revitalise our cooperation with China.
The five main priorities of the new National Council for the next three years are as follows:
(1) CHINA-ASEAN PRODUCT EXHIBITION
To capitalise on the new business opportunities arising from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP), the MCCC will be organising a China-ASEAN Products Exhibition, to be held in Malaysia to expand the market for our members.
(2) CIRCULATION OF INFORMATION
MCCC will be working closely with governmental agencies such as MATRADE and MIDA. As such, we will be in possession of valuable economic, trade and investment information that will be highly beneficial to our members. It is our duty to ensure that these information are passed on to members in a timely and effective manner so they do not miss our on business opportunities.
(3) A PLATFORM FOR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
In anticipation of China increasing its investments in Malaysia, it would be highly convenient to have a one-stop ‘marketplace’ to match Chinese investors with Malaysian goods and services provider. The MCCC will be building this platform for a win-win situation for both investors and our members.
(4) TRANSITIONING INTO THE DIGITAL ECONOMY
No doubt about it, the digital economy is the way forward. Those who resist will get left behind. MCCC will actively help members to enter the digital economy by organising relevant seminars to equip them with the knowledge and opportunities they will need. This includes e-commerce, Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence, etc.
And lastly,
(5) BUSINESS DELEGATIONS
Each year, MCCC targets to hold at least two business delegations to China. The purpose of these trips is to promote a working relationship and to explore possibilities for trade and investment opportunities.
With these 5 key plans in place, and a harmonious working relationship within the team, the new National Council is optimistic that our members will benefit from better opportunities to achieve greater heights. This is our time to shine, MCCC!
Thank you.
(1) CHINA-ASEAN PRODUCT EXHIBITION
To capitalise on the new business opportunities arising from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (RCEP), the MCCC will be organising a China-ASEAN Products Exhibition, to be held in Malaysia to expand the market for our members.
(2) CIRCULATION OF INFORMATION
MCCC will be working closely with governmental agencies such as MATRADE and MIDA. As such, we will be in possession of valuable economic, trade and investment information that will be highly beneficial to our members. It is our duty to ensure that these information are passed on to members in a timely and effective manner so they do not miss our on business opportunities.
(3) A PLATFORM FOR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
In anticipation of China increasing its investments in Malaysia, it would be highly convenient to have a one-stop ‘marketplace’ to match Chinese investors with Malaysian goods and services provider. The MCCC will be building this platform for a win-win situation for both investors and our members.
(4) TRANSITIONING INTO THE DIGITAL ECONOMY
No doubt about it, the digital economy is the way forward. Those who resist will get left behind. MCCC will actively help members to enter the digital economy by organising relevant seminars to equip them with the knowledge and opportunities they will need. This includes e-commerce, Industry 4.0, artificial intelligence, etc.
And lastly,
(5) BUSINESS DELEGATIONS
Each year, MCCC targets to hold at least two business delegations to China. The purpose of these trips is to promote a working relationship and to explore possibilities for trade and investment opportunities.
With these 5 key plans in place, and a harmonious working relationship within the team, the new National Council is optimistic that our members will benefit from better opportunities to achieve greater heights. This is our time to shine, MCCC!
Thank you.
