By Aileen Anthony
In a heartfelt address, ACCCIM President Datuk Ng Yih Pyng thanked media practitioners for their vital role in amplifying the voice of Malaysia’s business community and helping shape policy discussions that support economic growth and resilience.
“Tonight is our heartfelt gesture of gratitude — to thank each and every one of you for the invaluable support you have rendered to ACCCIM over the years,” said Datuk Ng, acknowledging the consistent collaboration between the media and ACCCIM.
A Critical Voice for Business
As a national-level chamber representing the interests of Chinese business associations across Malaysia, ACCCIM continues to champion key economic issues on behalf of its members. Datuk Ng underscored the media’s important role in ensuring that ACCCIM’s views are accurately communicated to the public and policymakers alike.
“Your professional coverage helps amplify our concerns and influence policy directions which can impact the business ecosystem in Malaysia,” he noted.
Celebrating a Shared Milestone
A key highlight of the evening was the recognition of media contributions during the 17th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention, a landmark event hosted by ACCCIM. The convention brought together global Chinese business leaders for three days of dialogue, collaboration, and innovation.
“I was informed that there are more than 200 writeups from our media friends throughout the whole convention,” Datuk Ng said. “You have definitely played a crucial role in amplifying the significance of this historic event and making it a tremendous success.”
Looking Ahead: A Packed Calendar
With an eye on the future, Datuk Ng revealed a lineup of major initiatives and events scheduled for the second half of 2025, reflecting ACCCIM’s ongoing commitment to expanding regional partnerships, encouraging innovation, and promoting Malaysia as a strategic hub for business collaboration.
- August:
- The 14th ACCCIM Young Entrepreneurs Conference
- The YEC Awards
- The ASEAN Young Entrepreneurs Dialogue
- September:
- The ASEAN AI Business Summit, hosted by the ACCCIM AI Committee, will convene regional stakeholders to explore emerging opportunities in artificial intelligence and digital transformation.
- October:
- The ASEAN Chinese Business Summit
- The Chinese Business Awards Gala Night, which is expected to attract prominent business figures and enterprises from around the region.
Introducing the ACCCIM Academy
In a bid to support workforce readiness and business sustainability, Datuk Ng also announced the forthcoming launch of the ACCCIM Academy — a strategic initiative to provide practical, industry-relevant training tailored to the evolving needs of businesses.
“Whether it’s digital transformation, compliance, finance, or soft skills, the Academy aims to help ensure that businesses have access to a trained and capable workforce to support sustainable growth,” he said. He added that the chamber hopes to leverage media influence to drive awareness and participation in this new initiative.
A Call for Continued Collaboration
Reiterating the importance of a strong media-business relationship, Datuk Ng urged the media fraternity to continue walking alongside ACCCIM in its journey.
“We sincerely hope the media fraternity will continue to walk alongside us by offering your steadfast support, maintaining the strong rapport we have built over the years, and helping us amplify the right messages to the public and policymakers,” he said.
As ACCCIM prepares to roll out its ambitious plans for the remainder of 2025, Datuk Ng emphasised that collaboration between the media and business community will be critical in shaping Malaysia’s economic future.
“Together, we can ensure that initiatives gain the right attention and participation for the benefit of businesses and the country as a whole.”
ACCCIM President Datuk Ng Yih Pyng, ACCCIM Media Night 2025
