KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 – Malaysia’s decision to confirm its involvement in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), making it one of the first in ASEAN to do so, has further cemented the economic partnership between the country and China, according to Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
The Investment, Trade and Industry Minister said this has brought about transformative projects that enhance connectivity and economic development.
“Indeed, the business communities of Malaysia and China have been at the forefront of our bilateral relations,” he said in his speech at the launch of the BRI cooperation sharing forum on Monday.
Tengku Zafrul said Chinese companies have invested significantly in Malaysia, from large-scale infrastructure projects like the East Coast Rail Link to high-tech industries in special economic zones.
“These investments have created jobs, transferred technology, and boosted Malaysia’s economic growth.
“Likewise, Malaysian companies have also made their mark in China, particularly in sectors such as construction, finance, agriculture produce, and halal food production,” the minister said.
