08 July 2019
PETALING JAYA, July 8 — Chinese companies invested in 422 projects in the manufacturing sector in Malaysia as of end-2018 and with about 73,000 jobs also created since the Belt and Road Initiative was introduced. “We believe that with the passing of time and the synergy between all parties, the BRI cooperation will definitely become deeper, steady and extensive.
Citing some examples, Bai Tian said the China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park and the Malaysia-China Kuantan Industrial Park, often referred as “Two Countries Twin Parks”, and other projects such as the Gemas-Johor Baru Railway were advancing steadily.The China Railway Rolling Stock Corp has set up its rolling stock plant in Perak, with the plant having the highest technological level and largest production capacity among Asean countries.
To capitalize on Chinese investment, Malaysia must improve on the study of mandarin.