Chamber invites more Chinese entrepreneurs to invest in Sabah
KOTA KINABALU (Aug 19): Sabah-China Chamber of Commerce president Datuk Frankie Liew welcomed more Chinese entrepreneurs to come to Sabah for investment and to explore opportunities for win-win partnerships with local entrepreneurs.
He said Sabah is blessed with abundant natural resources and has huge potential that could be exploited.
Liew said that when officiating at the opening ceremony of the New Chinese Furniture Exhibition at Oceanus Mall here yesterday.
Also present were the organizer Dato' Woi Fook Lai, Public Relations Secretary to the State Ministry of Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship (MIDE), Amos Thien Tze Tin and person-in-charge of the exhibition, Hu Shun Cheng.
Liew said China's 1.4 billion population is a massive market, while Sabah has many high-quality products that can penetrate the Chinese market.
'Therefore, if entrepreneurs from China and Sabah can work together, the development opportunities will be limitless.'
He said Sabah is not only blessed with beautiful scenery, but is also one of the most liveable places with harmonious coexistence of multi-ethnic communities and diverse cultures.
'I have been to many places around the world, and Sabah is truly one of the best places to live,' he said.
On the other hand, Hu said the new Chinese-style furniture has gradually become a mainstream trend in the furniture market in recent years.
'The furniture do not only feature elements of the Chinese culture, but also reflects fashion and comfort of modern living.'
He explained that new Chinese-style furniture are based on reinterpretations of Ming and Qing dynasty furniture, but feature contemporary design and craftmanship.
'Unlike overly complex decorations, the new Chinese-style furniture emphasizes practicality and simplicity, highlighting spatial balance and harmony between humans and nature that align with the pursuit of comfort, health and quality living.'
He pointed out that with rising living standards, consumers' expectations of furniture now go beyond functionality, as they increasingly value cultural meaning and aesthetic appeal. New Chinese-style furniture perfectly meets this demand, thus rapidly gain popularity in the market, he said.
'New Chinese-style design emphasizes the use of natural elements and eco-friendly materials, in line with today's green living concept. It is not only beautiful but also meet the sustainable development trend.'
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