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Musa Urges More Chinese Investment In Sabah Tourism, Downstream Sectors
Musa Urges More Chinese Investment In Sabah Tourism, Downstream Sectors
15/02/2016 (Bernama) - Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Aman tonight suggested China to make more investments in Sabah's tourism and downstream industries of oil and gas, as well as palm oil.
He said opportunities existed in those sectors as outlined in the Sabah Development Corridor (SDC) and Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) and the government would facilitate partnership, investment and joint ventures to develop economic spin-offs and jobs for the people.
"Sabah and China would do well to take tourism to a higher level, given the rising number of Chinese tourists visiting the state, particularly during the Chinese New Year holiday," he said when addressing the 42nd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China here tonight.
The event, themed 'Culture of China: Festival of Spring', was held as part of the Chinese New Year celebration, It was also attended by Chinese ambassador to Malaysia Dr Huang Huikang and Consul-General of China in Kota Kinabalu Chen Peijie.
Musa said the visit by President Xi Jinping of China to Malaysia in 2015 signified mutual trust and warmth enjoyed by both countries.
"The state government appreciates China's efforts to strengthen all-round reforms to create more opportunities for Malaysia-China cooperation, such as in Sabah's finance and infrastructure sectors, as well as inter-connectivity with China," he added.
Earlier, Dr Huang Huikang, in his speech, commended the excellent ties and friendship between the two countries and citizens.
"Chinese culture has a long history and huge influence around the world. Malaysia is truly unique in that despite being a multi-ethnic society, it has preserved its Chinese traditions and cultural links very well to this day," he said.
At the event Musa, on behalf of the state government, also presented a mock cheque for RM100,000 to event co-organiser Ma Zhong Friendship Association's president Dr Oh Ei Sun.
The event was organised by China Overseas Exchange Association, China's consulate-general office in Sabah and Ma Zhong Friendship Association Sabah.
The night's highlight was a special performance by a multi-award winning acrobatic troupe from Ghuangzhou in south central China.
He said opportunities existed in those sectors as outlined in the Sabah Development Corridor (SDC) and Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) and the government would facilitate partnership, investment and joint ventures to develop economic spin-offs and jobs for the people.
"Sabah and China would do well to take tourism to a higher level, given the rising number of Chinese tourists visiting the state, particularly during the Chinese New Year holiday," he said when addressing the 42nd anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China here tonight.
The event, themed 'Culture of China: Festival of Spring', was held as part of the Chinese New Year celebration, It was also attended by Chinese ambassador to Malaysia Dr Huang Huikang and Consul-General of China in Kota Kinabalu Chen Peijie.
Musa said the visit by President Xi Jinping of China to Malaysia in 2015 signified mutual trust and warmth enjoyed by both countries.
"The state government appreciates China's efforts to strengthen all-round reforms to create more opportunities for Malaysia-China cooperation, such as in Sabah's finance and infrastructure sectors, as well as inter-connectivity with China," he added.
Earlier, Dr Huang Huikang, in his speech, commended the excellent ties and friendship between the two countries and citizens.
"Chinese culture has a long history and huge influence around the world. Malaysia is truly unique in that despite being a multi-ethnic society, it has preserved its Chinese traditions and cultural links very well to this day," he said.
At the event Musa, on behalf of the state government, also presented a mock cheque for RM100,000 to event co-organiser Ma Zhong Friendship Association's president Dr Oh Ei Sun.
The event was organised by China Overseas Exchange Association, China's consulate-general office in Sabah and Ma Zhong Friendship Association Sabah.
The night's highlight was a special performance by a multi-award winning acrobatic troupe from Ghuangzhou in south central China.