Diary of Events (December 2025 Issue)
Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser, H.E. Dr. Muhammad Yunus led a delegation comprising high level government officials and private sector business leaders from Bangladesh to Malaysia. The visit was at the invitation of Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim.
A seminar on Investment Opportunities between Bangladesh and Malaysia was organized by the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) on 12 August 2025, Tuesday at Shangri La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
MASSA was represented by Datuk Merlyn Kasimir, Vice-President and Ms Ng Su Fun, Executive Secretary.
BIDA gave a presentation on the prospects of doing business in Bangladesh 2.0: Gateway to Growth. Mr Vivek Sood, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Axiata Group shared Axiata’s investment journey in Bangladesh.
The meeting was informed of a number of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) signed during the visit. These included MOUs between MIMOS Services Sdn Bhd and the Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI), as well as between the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (NCCIM) and the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI). Dato’ Seri N Gobalakrishnan, President of NCCIM and Mr Rahman, Administrator of FBCCI gave their remarks at the seminar.
H.E. Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser to the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, graced the seminar as the Chief Guest and delivered his address.
H.E. Dr. Muhammad Yunus welcomed Malaysians to look at Bangladesh as an investment destination, given the sizeable population who are young and talented. Bangladesh is a nation with a lot of energy and creativity with big aspirations to integrate into the global chains for industry and commerce.
For your further reading:
- 1. TheStar – Malaysia, Bangladesh ink eight MOUs to boost bilateral ties, defence cooperation
- 2. BERNAMA – Malaysian Investors Urged to Tap into Business Opportunities in Bangladesh
- 3. The Edge – Malaysia, Bangladesh strengthen ties with semiconductor, high-tech deal
H.E. Dr. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser to the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
(from left to right)
Dato’ Seri N Gobalakrishnan, President of National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (NCCIM) and Mr Rahman, Administrator of Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI)
(from left to right)
Mr Shabbir Ahmed Khan, President of Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) and Datuk Merlyn Kasimir, Vice-President of MASSA
Group photo with H.E. Mr. Md. Shameem Ahsan, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Malaysia
The 4th iDeas Xchange was jointly organised by the Malaysia South-South Association (MASSA) and the Malaysia-Japan Economic Association (MAJECA) with Kolaxus, led by its CEO, Mr Sivavenayakam Velayutham, Executive Committee Member of MAJECA & MASSA on 27 August 2025 at Finexus Tower, Cyberjaya with the support of Finexus Group and Cyberview Sdn Bhd.
Cognisant of the shared, and rising sentiment for corporate-startup convergence & partnership, for innovation, growth, collaboration, and exchange, the iDeas Xchange Series aims to facilitate and encourage networking, interactions, tie-ups and catalytic partnerships between corporate Malaysia and the Malaysian startup ecosystem.
A total of 110 participants comprising members of MAJECA and MASSA, the corporate business community, Government agencies and the members of the startup ecosystem were present.
Ms Joanne Loh, Director, Strategy & Transformation, Finexus Group
delivered the Welcome Remarks.
Dato’ Romli Ishak, Chairman, Cyberview Sdn Bhd delivered the Opening Remarks.
Mr Sivavenayakam Velayutham, CEO, Kolaxus and Executive Committee Member, Malaysia-Japan Economic Association (MAJECA) &
Malaysia South-South Association (MASSA)
delivered the kick-off remarks and moderated the Startup Sharing Session.
The following four speakers shared on their respective businesses moderated by Mr Sivavenayakam Velayutham, CEO, Kolaxus and Executive Committee Member of Malaysia-Japan Economic Association (MAJECA) & Malaysia South-South Association (MASSA):
Mr Marcus Lim, CEO, MSKD Technologies Sdn Bhd
Mr Cheng Boon Seng, CEO, Elliance Sdn Bhd
Mr Yen Pei Tay, CEO & Co-Founder, Simplify Networks Sdn Bhd
Mr Ts. Chuah Huai Jie, CEO, Infra Mobile Digital Sdn Bhd
Dato’ Lawrence Lim Swee Lin, Hon. Secretary of MASSA
delivered the Closing Remarks.
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On behalf of the organisers, MASSA thanks Finexus Group for hosting the 4th iDeas Xchange at Finexus Towers, Cyberjaya.
For your further reading:
The Embassy of Chile, with the support of MASSA, organised a Trade Opportunities Seminar in conjunction with the inaugural visit of Mr Ignacio Fernández Ruiz, General Director of ProChile to Malaysia on 16 October 2025 at Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur titled “Chile & Malaysia: Opportunities for Stronger Trade – Connecting Markets, Creating Value”.
This seminar brought together 30 participants comprising business leaders, entrepreneurs, and trade professionals for an exchange of ideas, networking, and key opportunities in Chile, highlighting how ProChile can support international business partnerships.
Ms Ana Belen Bueno, Trade Representative for Malaysia, ProChile delivered the Introductory Remarks and was the MC.
H.E Jaime Muñoz, Ambassador of Chile to Malaysia delivered the Welcome Remarks.
Mr Ignacio Fernández Ruiz, General Director of ProChile delivered a Presentation on the Trade Opportunities between Chile and Malaysia.
Ms Ng Su Fun, Executive Secretary, MASSA delivered the Closing Remarks.
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