MTCC NEWS 2/21

Honorary Chairman
message for MTCC
Dear Members,
It is an honor that I have been asked to write a short message
for the first all-digital issue of the MTCC newsletter. The Chamber
was started with the initiative of Dato Seri Rafidah Aziz. It
had a very difficult humble beginnings, just like the start of
any foreign chambers in a foreign country. Over the years, the
chamber has found its place in the Thailand business environment,
and plays a very pivotal role in the business community
to support trade between Malaysia and the Kingdom of Thailand.
It is extremely well managed and is well respected by the
Thai business community. The Chamber also works closely to
support the activities of the Malaysian Embassy to improve
the image of Malaysians in the Kingdom of Thailand. I am so
proud to be associated with the Chamber from its inception
until today, over a period of about 20 years.
The current Chairman, Dr Khim Boo, my successor, and the
Board of Directors are carrying their responsibilities very well.
It makes me so proud that the team, who are very busy business
people, sacrifice their time to run the Chamber effectively.
This selfless sacrifice is most commendable.
It is unfortunate the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting the whole
world including Thailand. It has not only affected the closure
of businesses, but took many lives from families. This is probably
the worst disruption of human lives in the modern history
of mankind. It started here in March 2020 and I hope in the
next few months, the seriousness will abate and living can be
more normal again, death be reduced and planes will start
flying normally, and the general economy opened up to the
same level as in the days before the Covid-19 pandemic.
Please stay safe and continue to support the MTCC.
Kind regards
Yeap Swee Chuan
(Honorary Chairman MTCC)