A NEW platform bringing together women from Chinese enterprises in Malaysia aims to strengthen collaboration, expand professional networks and foster greater cooperation between businesses in both countries.
The China Enterprises Chamber of Commerce in Malaysia (CECCM) has launched its women entrepreneurs working committee to promote leadership, networking and bilateral cooperation.
CECCM vice-president and women entrepreneurs working committee chairperson Geng Hao said the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (M) Bhd (ICBC Malaysia) would serve as the committee’s inaugural chair unit.
She said the launch coincided with China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, and Malaysia’s 13th Malaysia Plan, creating fresh opportunities for deeper bilateral cooperation.
“Chinese enterprises have become an important force in supporting Malaysia’s economic and social development as well as advancing the China-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,” she said during the launch ceremony in Kuala Lumpur.
Geng said the committee started with more than 30 founding member companies, bringing together expertise in corporate management, professional services, technological innovation and international cooperation.
She said Malaysia’s open and inclusive business environment, coupled with strong women participation in leadership, provided an ideal platform for the committee’s growth.
“According to the 2026 Women in Business Report, women now hold 41.9% of senior management positions in Malaysia, significantly higher than the global average of 32.9%,” she said.
Geng added that the committee aimed to unite women from Chinese enterprises, while serving as a bridge between women entrepreneurs in China and Malaysia to strengthen the shared future of both nations.
Meanwhile, CECCM president Ni Qingjiu said China and Malaysia had continued to deepen cooperation in trade, investment and people-to-people exchanges over the past 52 years of diplomatic relations.
He said Malaysia remained one of China’s key economic and trading partners in Asean and an attractive destination for Chinese businesses.
“Women entrepreneurs, executives and professionals play an increasingly important role in corporate decision-making, business development, team building and cross-cultural engagement,” he said.
Ni added that the committee would provide a platform for women business leaders and professionals to exchange ideas, strengthen cooperation and contribute to business development and corporate social responsibility.
China Unicom Operations (M) Sdn Bhd general manager Zoe Li said Malaysia’s political and legal stability made it an attractive destination for investment, while the government’s support for digitalisation aligned with the global shift toward online services.
Yingke Consulting Sdn Bhd managing director Maggie Yao said Malaysia’s diverse and inclusive workforce, together with government efforts to attract foreign direct investment, created strong opportunities for businesses.
(From left) Chinese Embassy in Malaysia Minister Counsellor Sun Shuqiang, Geng and Ni at the launch of the CECCM women entrepreneurs working committee in Kuala Lumpur. — RAJA FAISAL/The Star
