Even though the last two years were marked by the global financial crisis, Malaysia more than ever offers large potential resources and the French firms are aware of this. Regardless, lots of progress needs to be done, our two countries have to bond closer relationships, and we are undoubtedly one of the vectors of this rapprochement.

French presence in Malaysia goes back to the pioneer’s times, reaching today some 250 companies, which includes manufacturing facilities, services centers and regional offices. These companies are estimated to represent about ten billion USD of assets and thirty thousand employees in Malaysia. They are working in various sectors of activities, such as electronics, tourism, education, consumer goods, oil & gas, manufacturing and logistics.

The outlook for 2010 is promising and the recent visit of the Prime Minister of Malaysia Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to France and the visit of the French Minister of Finance Mrs Christine Lagarde to Malaysia will strengthen the links between our two countries.

On the field, MFCCI and its 200 representative’s members are a key element of this commercial links. MFCCI aims to continue to play a prominent role in helping companies to develop their business and activities in Malaysia, by providing opportunities for people to meet, to share relevant information and to initiate projects and partnerships. We will continue to help our growing business community thrive in this challenging but ever so stimulating economic environment.

Since 1991, the Malaysian French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MFCCI), represents the French - Malaysian business community in Malaysia and assists French companies who want to create or develop their business in Malaysia as well as the Malaysian companies who want to do the same in France. Through its networking capabilities and its commercial services, MFCCI has served its members well along the years. Its 200 current members could give many examples of successful cooperation and assistance and bear witness of the dedication and efficiency of its staff.

Via the network of ACFCI (Assemblée des Chambres Françaises de Commerce et d’Industrie), and UCCIFE (Union des Chambres de Commerce et d’Industrie Françaises à l’étranger), we will continue to enhance our promotional activities and presentation of the Malaysian market to French companies.

Peer De Jong, President of MFCCI