4 September 2018<\/p>\n
KUALA LUMPUR:\u00a0 The relations between Malaysia and China is supposed be further enhanced after the \u00a0visit \u00a0of \u00a0Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir to China. \u00a0However, the vague and ambiguous statement and inconsistent policies that made by our new government leaders recently, may dent the existing and even the potential investors\u2019 confidences on investing in Malaysia. This may bring a serious impact to our country\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n
Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce (MCCC), with members from multi races, independent and private business groups, recognizes the necessity to clarify its views and standpoint on this matter.<\/p>\n
In connection with the tearing down of the perimeter wall around the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park (MCKIP), it was later identified that this incident is merely a misunderstanding. The perimeter wall is completely reasonable and legal,\u00a0 it was built to safeguard the safety of the employees and the assets of the factories.\u00a0 MCCC hopes that the official institutions could make a clarification on the untrue statements so as to prevent the incident from being used by people with intention, and to let the industry to move on smoothly.<\/p>\n
The remarks on the prohibition of the selling of Forest City property to foreignors has given a shock to both the foreign investors and developers even though\u00a0 it was clarified by Tun Dr Mahathir that there is no such prohibition.\u00a0 This incident may bring a negative impact on attracting investment and the \u201cSecond Home\u201d plan. \u00a0It is necessary for the official institutions to make reasonable explanations and appeasements to safeguard Malaysia reputation.<\/p>\n
The above mentioned incidents have repeatedly highlighted the influence of Malaysia officials, especially the new government leaders, on their decisions.<\/p>\n
MCCC, which has always been committed to maintaining and promoting Malaysia-China economics and trade relations, has called for government leaders to be cautious on their words. The government should establish and strengthen a specialized department or group, to report to the government leaders promptly and clearly on all the matters regarding foreign investment policies.\u00a0 By establishing a transparent and rational communication and information mechanism, the government leaders can ensure in getting the right information.<\/p>\n
The \u201cBelt and Road Initiative\u201d is celebrating its fifth year this year.\u00a0 The willingness of China investors to \u201cgo global\u201d has become stronger. Malaysian companies of all races and fields becoming more and more willing to co-operate with these skilled, talented and experienced China enterprises.<\/p>\n
In this \u201dstriving the economy\u201d era, MCCC will continue to act as a link for Malaysia and China to complement each other on their trades and businesses.\u00a0 MCCC also hopes that the official institutions can release friendly business and investment policies to foreign investors so that\u00a0 Malaysia can maintain its status and attractiveness among neighboring countries along the Belt and Road, and to become the biggest business partner to China.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
KUALA LUMPUR:\u00a0 The relations between Malaysia and China is supposed be further enhanced after the \u00a0visit \u00a0of \u00a0Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir to China. \u00a0However, the vague and ambiguous statement and inconsistent policies that made by our new government leaders recently, may dent the existing and even the potential investors\u2019 confidences on investing in Malaysia. This may bring a serious impact to our country\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10711,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[103],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13763","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-activity-reports-en"],"yoast_head":"\n