00:00When Malaysia takes on the ASEAN chair next year, the country will continue to emphasise
00:07peace, prosperity and security in the region for the sake of robust economic growth.
00:12Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, Tengku Datuk Sri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, said this at
00:18the 17th World Chinese Entrepreneurs' Convention on Tuesday.
00:23As the world continues to grapple with geopolitical, supply chain and climate-related complexities,
00:31it is extremely important to look for peace-loving partners.
00:37If you are looking for a China plus one partner, or any plus one partner, look no further than
00:45Malaysia.
00:46As a country that values peace to support global trade, Malaysia may be physically small,
00:53but we have a big enough voice and, most importantly, principles when it comes to taking a stand.
01:00Malaysia strongly intends to strengthen the region's neutrality so that more investments
01:08and trade will flow into this region.
01:11He said he is confident that with its growing prestige as a leading economy in the region,
01:16Malaysia has what it takes to engineer its second economic take-off.
01:21Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia, or ACCCIM President
01:27Tan Sri Low Kian Chuan, said Malaysia remains in a sweet spot to reassert itself as a compelling
01:33alternative location for foreign direct investors looking for diversification and reconfiguration
01:39of supply chains.
01:40He said investors can look into high-growth and high-value industries, including semiconductor,
01:46artificial intelligence, electric vehicle, data center, green investment and halal food.
01:53Organized by ACCCIM, the convention saw the participation of more than 4,000 local and
02:00foreign delegates.
02:02The three-day event, which ends on Wednesday, is aimed at establishing an economic network
02:07linking Chinese entrepreneurs worldwide.
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