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Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Enterprises urged to explore potential of Sabah's green energy
The participants of the Green Energy and Finance Forum. KOTA KINABALU (Aug 16): Sabah-China Chamber of Commerce president Datuk Frankie Liew emphasized that the world is now moving towards green transformation and sustainable development. He encouraged Chinese and Sabah enterprises to actively explore the potential of Sabah's green energy to align with the global low-carbon trend. 'Green finance, on the other hand, provides financial support and investment opportunities. When combined, they not only give trade new value but also create unlimited potential for Sabah's future,' he said at the Green Energy and Finance Forum on Saturday. The Sabah-China Chamber of Commerce organized the Green Energy and Finance Seminar at its Kolombong headquarters. Industry representatives were invited to share the latest developments and services. The keynote speakers included Ir. Jess Vun from JV Consultant, Ir. Lo Yi Bang from SW Green Energy Technology, and Vivien Liew Ping Ching, representing Hong Leong Bank's Green Energy Financing division. The seminar began with Vun's presentation on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), followed by Lo's presentation on Green Energy Technology in Sabah. The final session was presented by Hong Leong Bank, introducing its green energy financing services. Liew said that since its establishment in 2019, the Chamber has been committed to promoting economic, trade, industrial and commercial cooperation between Sabah and China. In recent years, apart from traditional trade and investment, the Chamber has actively responded to national and state government policies by promoting green energy, new technologies and emerging industries. It has also hosted many experts and enterprises from China, helping them explore investment opportunities in Sabah. He pointed out that the Chamber not only provides policy updates, investment guides, and trade resources but also effectively builds a bridge for Sabah-China cooperation through various platforms such as expos, economic forums, seminars, and training programs. 'This coming November, we will be hosting the 2025 Sabah-China Expo at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), where multiple thematic seminars are planned. We warmly welcome the participation of stakeholders from the green energy and finance sectors,' said Liew. 'We very much look forward to collaborating with SW Green Energy Technology and JV Consultant in the fields of green energy supply and ESG to jointly promote sustainable development. At the same time, we also hope to leverage Hong Leong Bank's green energy financing solutions to help our members strengthen their capabilities in financing, wealth management, and investment,' he said. He stressed that this seminar was not only a platform for information exchange but also an important opportunity to lay a solid foundation for future cooperation. The Chamber welcomes more committed partners to work hand-in-hand in driving Sabah's economic growth. The seminar concluded successfully in a lively atmosphere, with participants showing great interest in green energy and related financial services and expressing anticipation for deeper cooperation in the future. Also present were the Chamber's Vice Presidents: Ir. Ts. Tan KJ, JP, Vice President and Women Entrepreneurs' Chairlady Tan Siew Ling, Treasurer Chung Zheng Uyee, as well as Ling Hang Tze, Chan Jun Git, Cheong Siau Ling, Nice Chu, Kelvin Chin and Lo Yu Foh.
Borneo Post
5 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
SCCC, MATRADE to strengthen cooperation to promote Sabah-China trade and investment
Frankie Liew (fifth from left) presenting a souvenir to Haikal (centre). KOTA KINABALU (Aug 14): The Sabah-China Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) yesterday held a dialogue with the director of the Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) Sabah Office, Haikal Hanib, reaching a consensus to strengthen cooperation in the future. The aim is to promote trade and investment between Sabah and China, attract more foreign investment, and help Sabah's products and services enter the international market. 'This dialogue marks an important step forward in enhancing trade and investment cooperation between Sabah, China and MATRADE, laying a solid foundation for future collaboration,' said SCCC President Datuk Frankie Liew in a post-meeting statement to the media. The dialogue was held at the SCCC Kolombong headquarters meeting hall and was attended by SCCC Deputy President Brett Chua, Vice Presidents Ir. Ts. Tan KJ, JP, Datuk Jonathan Koh, JP and Chiew Heng Hock, Secretary General Chea Hoong Tak, Committee Lucas Kwan, Chin Hui Zhi, Hong Jia Hao and Wong Chung Ming. Liew later revealed that both parties conducted in-depth discussions and introductions regarding their respective roles and responsibilities. Haikal shared MATRADE's services in promoting Malaysian exports and assisting enterprises in expanding into international markets, with a special emphasis on its work focus in Sabah. SCCC also shared its mission and vision, which is dedicated to promoting economic and trade cooperation between Sabah and China. 'In recent years, with the support of our Chinese partners, we have successfully set up offices in multiple provinces and cities in China, enabling us to deliver the latest information and opportunities to our members and strategic partners at the earliest possible time,' said Liew. He believes there will be more opportunities for collaboration between SCCC and MATRADE in the future, welcoming MATRADE to share more information with SCCC. SCCC, in turn, will fully relay this information to its offices and partners in China, further enhancing information efficiency. Both sides agreed that cooperation should be strengthened to position Sabah as an investment and trade hub between China and ASEAN countries, promoting more Sabah products and services into the international market. In addition, SCCC revealed that it will host the 2025 Sabah-China Expo in November 2025 at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) and has invited MATRADE to assist in promotion, encourage more businesses to participate, and attract more visitors. 'We hope that through this expo, we can further deepen cooperation and promote more economic and trade activities,' said Liew.
