KUALA LUMPUR – China Entrepreneurs Association in Malaysia (PUCM) is celebrating five years of achievement in building relations between China and Malaysia today.
To mark the occasion, PUCM has released a five-minute video recapping important events in its history, including congratulatory messages from the Raja Muda of Perlis Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail, Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah, as well as other important figures.
Saifuddin, in his message, congratulated PUCM founding president Datuk Keith Li and his members for their five years of building relations and cultivating China-Malaysia ties.
“I congratulate PUCM on five fruitful years, as well as the third anniversary of its official magazine Malaysia-China Entrepreneurs, official media Malaysia-China Insight English newspaper, and trilingual news apps. I am confident that PUCM’s initiatives will enhance good relations between Malaysian and China entrepreneurs in Malaysia.
“I understand that PUCM has been actively promoting Chinese companies and communicating with the local community through such creative methods as holding trade exhibitions, shooting Chinese New Year and Hari Raya video clips, holding seminars and forums, interacting with the Bumiputera community, and holding charity events. PUCM also regularly interacts with local and international media,” Saifuddin said in his message.
PUCM was established in 2015 and currently has over 160 company members. It is one of the most active and locally recognised associations of China companies in Malaysia.
Its members have been contributing to the economic growth of the nation through various industries, including information technology, construction, mining, oil and gas, telecommunications, solar energy, retailing, manufacturing, tourism, and food and beverage.
The association has also set up its Pahang chapter and artificial intelligence chapter, aiming to strengthen ties across Malaysian society involving both the government and private sectors in various regions.
On Febraury 20, PUCM held a grand dinner in Kuala Lumpur to mark the 45th anniversary of the establishment of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations, which was graced by then-deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Chinese ambassador to Malaysia Bai Tian, and then-primary industries minister Teresa Kok.
PUCM also organised Malaysia’s first China Smart Technology Trade Exhibition last December at the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur, featuring companies involved in artificial intelligence and smart technology products from China such as smart city concepts, various robotic applications and drone technologies.
PUCM members also keep tabs on local ongoings happenings, including developments in its economy and business through a subscription agreement with the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama).
Its members have donated over RM3 million in medical supplies and cash to Malaysia and China authorities and agencies in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, illustrating PUCM’s passion and concern for both nations at this time of need.
Saifuddin said he was pleased that PUCM is publishing the fifth-anniversary special edition of its magazine and newspaper to showcase the milestones and achievements of its journey from 2015 to today.
“I sincerely hope that this publication will be helpful in spreading positive energy and further enhancing bilateral relations between the two nations. I would like to wish all members of PUCM a happy fifth anniversary and great success in their future endeavours,” the minister said. – Bernama, December 29, 2020
