The Malaysia-China Business Opportunity Forum was successfully held on 2 July 2026 in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province. Jointly organized by the Consulate General of Malaysia in Shanghai, MIDA Shanghai, the Jiangsu-Zhejiang Malaysia Association and the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC), the event attracted over 120 government representatives, business leaders and academic partners from Malaysia, China, Brunei, the UK and Ireland.
In his keynote speech, Consul General, Mr. Mohd. Shahafeez Shaharis highlighted the enduring friendship between Malaysia and China, emphasizing Malaysia’s strategic role as a gateway to ASEAN and a primary destination for manufacturing, services and technology. Investment Consul, Mr. Muhammad Sawaddee presented on Malaysia’s 2025 investment performance and priority sectors for future development, while other industry experts shared insights on talent development and financial markets.
Following the forum, the Consul General visited Risen Energy on 3 July 2026. Risen Energy, a provider of solar panels and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) already maintains benchmark projects in Kedah, Penang and Johor. The visit included a tour of their high-tech production lines, testing facilities and battery assembly operations.
