Malaysia and China have a long history of friendship and have established a trade and investment strategic partnership over the past decades. In conjunction with the 10-year anniversary of BRI, SEARCH is organizing a series of seminars and roundtable discussions to engage local communities and promote BRI collaboration between Malaysia and China for the next decade.
- Building Sustainable Livelihoods with Technology: Entrepreneurship and Job Creation in Low-Income Communities
- Guest of Honour:
- YB Chang Lih Kang, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation
- H.E. Ouyang Yujing, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Malaysia
- Speakers:
- Mr. Chong Chern Peng, Vice President for Digital Power Business, Huawei
- Puan Nuraizah Shamsul Baharin, Managing Director, Madcat World
- Dr. Beh Ching Yew, Head of Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation
- Moderator:
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Joe Liaw Siau Chi, Dean, Faculty of Communication, Cinematic and Performing Arts, New Era University College
- Exploring the New Horizons: Pahang’s Journey Beyond 2026
- Guest of Honour:
- Yang Berhormat Dato’ Mohamad Nizar bin Mohamad Najib, Executive Councillor for Investment, Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation
- Speakers:
- Ms. Aznira Binti Zakaria, Programme Leader/Lecturer, Department of Accountancy and Business (Logistics and Supply Chain Management), TAR UMT
- Encik Saifuz Zaman Bin Aziz, Head of Railway Management, Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL)
- Moderator:
- Mr. Ian Neo Chee Hua, CEO of Southeast Asia Research Centre for Humanities (SEARCH)
- New Economic Zone: An Emerging Center of Gravity of BRI
- Guest of Honour:
- YB Lee Ting Han, Johor State EXCO for Investment, Trade and Consumer Affairs
- Mr. Lin Shiguang, Minister Counsellor (Political Affairs), Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Malaysia
- YB Tuan Arthur Chiong Sen Sern, ADUN Bukit Batu
- Dato Chin Boon Tak, Deputy President, Federation of Chinese Associations Johor
- Speakers:
- Mrs. Gan-Low Mei Leong, Head of Economic and Investment, Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA)
- Mr. Eugene Roy Joseph, Founder, Joseph Chambers
- Ms. Josephine Lee Mei Li, Managing Director, Builders Group PLT and SME Business Management Consultant
- Moderator:
- Mr. Ian Neo Chee Hua, CEO of Southeast Asia Research Centre for Humanities (SEARCH)
- Embracing the Past, Shaping the Future: A BRI Story of Penang and China
- Guest of Honour:
- YB Tuan Wong Hon Wai, Penang State EXCO for Tourism & Creative Economy
- Ms. Ding Qiao, Vice Consul-General, Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Penang
- YB Tuan Lee Boon Heng, Ahli Dewan Undangan Negeri Kebun Bunga
- Speakers:
- Dr. Tan Chee Seng, Senior Lecturer and PhD Supervisor, History Section, School of Humanities, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
- Dato’ Dr. Cheah See Kian, Chairman, Malaysia Silk Road Society
- Mr. Clement Liang, Director, Penang Global Tourism
- Moderator:
- Ms. Yvonne Tiew Mei Yi, COO of Southeast Asia Research Centre for Humanities (SEARCH)
SEARCH is honored to organize these events, further promoting the long-standing partnership between Malaysia and China and fostering discussions on the Belt and Road Initiative’s future impact on trade, infrastructure, and regional development.
