Recently, the Yingke Malaysia team has taken part in a series of exchange activities in both China and Malaysia: visiting the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers, hosting a seminar on Malaysia’s investment environment and regulations at Yingke (Foshan), attending the Sanya Yacht Show and the launch of the Forest City Special Financial Zone in Johor, joining a seminar on commercial dispute resolution mechanisms under the Belt and Road Initiative, and receiving a visit from Mr. Li Jinbin. Here is a look at each activity.

On 9 December 2024, Ms. Yao Yanfei (Maggie), Executive Director of the Yingke Malaysia Office, and Chen Fang, Director of the Intellectual Property Department at Yingke Chengdu, visited the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) for an exchange of views.

The visit aimed to strengthen professional discussions between Yingke and Malaysia’s manufacturing sector, and to explore opportunities for cooperation in areas such as certificates of origin, tariff preferences and international trade compliance.

During the exchange, Ms. Maggie Yao shared the latest developments in certificate-of-origin compliance in China, and discussed with FMM representatives the issues companies commonly face when obtaining certificates of origin and in day-to-day production and operations, as well as points currently being debated in the industry.

FMM warmly welcomed Ms. Maggie Yao and Chen Fang, and expressed keen interest in future cooperation with Yingke in legal services.

FMM representatives noted that Yingke, as an internationally renowned law firm, has extensive experience and expertise in corporate compliance, and said they hope to cooperate with Yingke more in future to create further opportunities for China–Malaysia trade and investment.

The visit marks an important step forward for Yingke in international cooperation, and lays a solid foundation for deeper collaboration with Malaysia’s manufacturing sector.

At 2:30 pm on 4 December 2024, Yingke (Foshan) hosted a seminar titled “Malaysia’s Investment Environment and Regulations”.

The seminar was led by Zhang Fengjie, a practising Malaysian lawyer. It covered Malaysia’s investment policies, laws and regulations, and the legal issues companies may encounter when investing in Malaysia, together with possible solutions.

Mr. Zhang outlined Malaysia’s investment advantages, including a stable economy, favourable tax policies and broad market prospects, with particular emphasis on Malaysia’s legal framework and its specific rules on investment and business operations.

He pointed out that understanding and complying with local laws and regulations is key to operating successfully in Malaysia.

He also shared a number of practical cases to help attendees better understand the challenges of investing in Malaysia and how to respond to them.

He stressed that Yingke Malaysia’s member firm can provide companies with comprehensive legal services and help them conduct business in Malaysia smoothly. The seminar offered valuable guidance and support for companies looking to understand and enter the Malaysian market.

At the invitation of Nanguang International Exhibition Co., Ltd., the Yingke Malaysia Office took part in the 2024 Sanya Yacht Show.

The event was held at the Sanya International Yacht Center. Mr. Huang Kangxian, Partner of the Yingke Malaysia Office, and Nicole Wong, Business Consultant, attended.

As Managing Partner of Y Kong Wong & Partners, the Yingke Malaysia member firm, Mr. Huang held in-depth discussions at the event on legal cooperation between Malaysia and China, investment opportunities and business expansion.

He highlighted Yingke’s strengths in cross-border legal services, and expressed the hope that the event would promote cooperation and exchange between Malaysian and Chinese companies.

Nicole Wong, Business Consultant of Yingke Malaysia, introduced Malaysia’s investment environment and legal policies to attendees, and explained how Yingke provides clients with comprehensive legal and business support.

The yacht show brought together company representatives and experts from around the world, providing a platform for exchange and cooperation. At the event, the Yingke Malaysia Office not only demonstrated its professional capabilities and international service standard, but also strengthened its ties with Chinese companies, laying a solid foundation for future cooperation.

On 10 December 2024, Mr. Huang Kangxian, Managing Partner of the Yingke Malaysia member firm, and Nicole Wong, Business Consultant of the Malaysia Office, were invited to the launch of the “Forest City Special Financial Zone” in Johor, Malaysia.

The event was designed to meet the specific needs of manufacturing clients, offering a unique opportunity to connect with local contract manufacturers in Johor Bahru and to explore port facilities.

At the event, Nicole Wong shared the Yingke Malaysia Office’s experience and success stories in helping companies invest across borders and expand their business.

She said that Yingke Malaysia will continue to provide clients with efficient, professional legal and business advisory services, supporting companies as they grow in the Forest City Special Financial Zone.

The event gave companies and investors from around the world a platform for exchange and cooperation, and further strengthened links between Johor and the international community.

In December 2024, Chen Zhongli, Managing Partner of the Yingke Malaysia member firm, was invited to attend a four-week seminar on regional and country-specific commercial dispute resolution mechanisms under the Belt and Road Initiative, held at the Southwest University of Political Science and Law in China.

The programme included a Tai Chi experience class, the process and techniques of international commercial mediation, and the theory and practice of adjudicating foreign-related civil and commercial cases.

Among the lectures, Professor Zhang Wenliang’s talk on “The Establishment and Significance of the China International Commercial Court” gave Mr. Chen a sense of the forward-looking, international outlook of China’s rule-of-law development.

The seminar brought together legal professionals from ASEAN and non-ASEAN countries, deepened their understanding of Belt and Road legal issues, and offered legal practitioners an important platform for learning, exchange and exploration.

On 9 December 2024, Mr. Huang Kangxian, Managing Partner of the Yingke Malaysia member firm, received Mr. Li Jinbin, Vice Chairman of the Environment and Resources Protection Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress, at the Yingke Malaysia Office.

Mr. Huang gave Mr. Li a detailed briefing on the business development and future plans of the Yingke Malaysia Office, and the two sides held in-depth discussions on China–Malaysia cooperation in legal services, environmental protection and resource management.

Mr. Li highly praised Yingke’s efforts to advance China–Malaysia legal cooperation, and looked forward to more opportunities for cooperation in future, contributing to the economic development and environmental protection of both countries.

※Disclaimer: This article is an event news report, provided for exchange and information-sharing purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice or a commitment to provide services. Statements attributed to individuals, event arrangements and information about the organisations mentioned are as they stood at the time of the events.