Kota Kinabalu: Sabah–China Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) President Datuk Frankie Liew reiterated that the chamber will continue to serve as a constructive platform and effective bridge for economic and trade cooperation between Sabah, Malaysia and China throughout the Year of the Horse.
He said the longstanding relationship between Malaysia and China is founded on mutual trust, respect, and shared economic interests.
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In his 2026 Chinese New Year message, Frankie noted that this partnership continues to expand across trade, investment, infrastructure, finance, and technology sectors generating tangible benefits for both nations amid a rapidly evolving global landscape.
He said the chamber would actively support business exchanges, investment facilitation, trade promotion, and participation in international exhibitions and forums to strengthen bilateral partnerships and boost local enterprises.
“The chamber looks forward to continued collaboration with the federal and Sabah state governments, as well as relevant agencies and business associations. Through close cooperation, we aim to support policies and initiatives that promote economic growth, attract quality investments, create employment opportunities, and enhance the overall competitiveness of the business ecosystem,” Frankie said.
He highlighted that Malaysia and China have long shared ties of friendship and constructive engagement, with the partnership contributing positively to regional stability, economic prosperity, and people-to-people connections.
In Chinese tradition, the Horse symbolises diligence, progress, resilience and success – qualities that encourage forward-looking action and perseverance in pursuing shared goals.
Frankie also noted that despite challenges from geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and trade shifts, Malaysia has maintained stability and resilience through sound governance, balanced foreign policy, and efforts in industrial upgrading, digital transformation and structural reform.
The steady performance of the ringgit reflects market confidence in the nation’s fundamentals and policies.
At the regional level, China-Asean economic cooperation is deepening, with increased use of local currencies in trade enhancing financial stability and reducing external risks.
As China’s financial markets open further and the renminbi internationalises, greater capital flows to Asia are expected and Sabah is well-positioned to benefit through its strategic location, rich resources, and investor-friendly environment.
On behalf of SCCC, Frankie extended sincere Chinese New Year greetings to all Malaysians, the business community, Chinese compatriots, and supporters of the chamber, wishing everyone good health, harmony, peace and prosperity.
He also hoped for the nation’s continued stability and progress, with businesses and communities prospering together in the year ahead.
