KUCHING: Newly appointed Prime Minister’s Special Envoy to China Datuk Sri Tiong King Sing said he will strive to promote trade and investment activities between Malaysia and China.
He would also support the robust exchange of culture and arts between both nations, he said in a statement yesterday.
Towards this endeavour, he welcomed comments and suggestions from all parties, especially the business community.
“Only through constant self-examination and a healthy exchange of ideas can the office of Special Envoy play its most effective role in elevating Malaysia and China relations,” he stressed.
Tiong, who is also Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) president and Bintulu MP, expressed his gratitude to outgoing envoy Tan Kok Wai for his efforts and contributions to the nation during his term of office.
He said he was receptive towards mutual cooperation to deepen the friendship and relationship between Malaysia and China under his new appointment by the government.
Tiong said the Malaysia-China trade was a clear direction for his immediate tasks with an ultimate goal of promoting friendly cooperation in various fields between the two nations.
“We must be a model of economic cooperation that blends the interests of both sides. Let us look forward to a swift end of the pandemic.
“After the dust settles, both sides will continue to go forth on close cooperation to move forward towards a brighter future.”
He thanked Chinese ambassador to Malaysia, Bai Tian, for his attentiveness and support to Malaysia’s efforts against the Covid-19 pandemic.
“The Chinese embassy in Malaysia had expedited the donation of a large amount of medical supplies, which was a timely assistance in our war on the pandemic in Malaysia. In addition to material support, Chinese medical experts have also arrived in Malaysia to lend much needed medical assistance to our healthcare services.
“This mutual assistance underpins the warm friendship formed over many years that both sides cherish. It reflects the spirit of scaling the highest peaks and spanning the widest rivers together in solidarity between Malaysia and China.”
Tiong said both nations were like brothers and partners who could rely on each other to climb the steepest challenge.
“I hope that after putting the pandemic firmly behind us, all of us can collaborate and work together towards new ideas to promote trade cooperation between Malaysia and China with a view to quickly revitalising domestic economic growth within peaceful and mutually beneficial development.”
