About the Chamber
Founded in 2014, the Malaysia International Trade and Investment Chamber (MITIC) is a service platform dedicated to advancing bilateral trade and investment cooperation between China and Malaysia. The Chamber helps Chinese enterprises explore the Malaysian market by building cross-sector and cross-institutional networks that connect businesses in both countries. MITIC provides end-to-end support for Chinese enterprises establishing operations in Malaysia, including government liaison, registration and compliance, market entry, investment and financing, legal, tax and financial advisory, talent and education support. Our members and service partners include Chinese enterprises expanding into Southeast Asia, Malaysian investment zones, government agencies, professional service providers, and education and research institutions—forming a diverse, mutually beneficial cross-border ecosystem.
Our Vision
MITIC seeks to integrate the business ecosystems of Malaysia and China and contribute to sustainable regional prosperity. Through structured resource coordination and policy connectivity, we help business communities secure meaningful positions in global value chains. With innovation at the core, the Chamber develops future-ready models of cooperation and supports enterprises in pursuing digitalisation, cross-border growth and high-quality development.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide dependable support for members expanding internationally and to safeguard their interests in cross-border operations. MITIC builds multi-level business intelligence networks, financing channels and technology cooperation platforms to reduce transaction and communication costs. We also provide training, advisory and compliance certification services, support digital transformation and sound governance, and promote supply-chain collaboration and international cooperation through exhibitions and business delegations.
Why Choose MITIC?
More than a chamber of commerce, MITIC is a trusted platform that connects resources, combines strengths and enables business growth. Join MITIC to unlock high-quality, cross-sector opportunities and benefit from the following support:
Market Intelligence and Policy Navigation
Stay informed about Malaysian policy and regulatory developments, industry trends and practical market insights so your business can act with confidence.
Executive Networks and Strategic Connections
Build direct relationships with business leaders, industry experts and government stakeholders through high-quality engagement platforms and identify new opportunities for collaboration.
Professional Platforms and Knowledge Support
Engage with specialist divisions in priority growth sectors, participate in joint initiatives and share leading insights for strategic growth.
Business Assurance and Compliance Support
Access one-stop support from MITIC advisers for registration, compliance, tax, finance and legal matters, helping your overseas operations remain stable and well governed.
Expert Team and Practical Solutions
Draw on a network of leading Malaysian specialists for efficient, practical and tailored solutions to complex market challenges.
Responsive Member Services
Our members value the speed, professionalism and care with which MITIC responds to their needs.
MITIC — More Than a Chamber,
Your Strategic Partner for Business Success
Join one of Malaysia’s most influential integrated business networks and help shape a prosperous future.
Explore Our Malaysia
Headquarters Platform
The MITIC Malaysia headquarters website brings together expanded policy updates, partner information and project highlights. Visit it to learn more about our local services and latest developments.
Founding Team
MITIC was founded by industry leaders with deep experience in government affairs, cross-border investment, enterprise development and professional services. Together, they are building a practical, efficient and trusted platform for Malaysia–China cooperation.
Steven Loh
President
Steven Loh is President of MITIC and has long championed trade cooperation and industrial linkages between Malaysian and Chinese enterprises. He actively builds bridges between government and business and promotes the integration of industry resources. As the national distributor of the POLO brand in Malaysia, he has established more than 50 retail outlets nationwide, expanded the brand’s reach and supported the development of the retail sector. He is an experienced entrepreneur with deep expertise in brand building and channel management.
Dato' Hishamuddin Hashim
Deputy President / Secretary-General (Legal Affairs)
Dato' Hishamuddin Hashim is an experienced legal practitioner and active civil-society leader. As MITIC Deputy President and Secretary-General for Legal Affairs, he advances the Chamber’s legal-policy agenda and corporate legal support. He is also an advocate and solicitor of the High Court of Malaya and Secretary-General of the Malaysia International Humanitarian Organisation (MHO), with broad influence across public, legal and social affairs.
Dato' Dr. Cadhe Ngoh
Honorary Adviser
Dato' Dr. Cadhe Ngoh serves as MITIC Honorary Adviser, supporting the Chamber’s development and cross-sector collaboration and advising on Malaysia–China education and enterprise linkages. As Finance and Administration Director of JF Education, he brings more than a decade of experience in education and corporate management, with particular strengths in financial planning and administrative operations.
Steve Yeoh
Executive President
As MITIC Vice President for Administration, Steve Yeoh brings more than 20 years of human-resource experience, helping companies improve recruitment and management systems and address labour shortages. He also has 10 years of international-education experience supporting student admissions and overseas placement. More recently, he has advised foreign enterprises establishing operations in Malaysia, including investment matching, implementation and policy guidance.
Datin Norlizan Isnin
Vice President
Datin Norlizan Isnin is a MITIC Vice President who advances Malaysia–China business cooperation, internationalisation and external relations. With more than 14 years of commercial experience, she leads MYG Group across human resources, supply-chain solutions, construction, professional cleaning and logistics, delivering high-quality, efficient and reliable services that strengthen Malaysia’s international competitiveness.
Datin Norlizan Isnin
Vice President
Andrew Foo
Vice President (External Affairs)
Andrew Foo is MITIC Vice President for Public Relations, supporting external affairs, stakeholder coordination and cross-sector resource integration. He also serves as Chinese Community Public Relations Director of MHO, advancing legal assistance and social justice initiatives. Through AMA Malaysia, he supports efforts against fraud, undocumented-labour exploitation, illegal lending and human trafficking, while assisting with land-dispute coordination.
Andrew Foo
Vice President (External Affairs)
Tiara Emelyn Ray
Assistant to the Secretary-General
Tiara Emelyn Ray assists Dato' Hishamuddin Hashim with legal matters and internal Chamber coordination, particularly Malaysia–China legal enquiries and documentation. With strong legal literacy and cross-cultural communication skills, she supports document preparation, meetings, policy communications and legal correspondence, playing an important coordinating role in MITIC’s daily operations and bilateral legal engagement.
Tiara Emelyn Ray
Assistant to the Secretary-General
Ivy Kong
Vice President (Resources) / Wellness Promotion
Ivy Kong is MITIC Vice President for Resources, connecting members with projects and industry resources across East Malaysia and international markets. She promotes inter-state resource sharing, tourism and cultural cooperation, and the wellness sector, with particular focus on linking Sabah-based opportunities with businesses in Peninsular Malaysia. She also leads marketing for a Semporna water-villa tourism project and combines eco-tourism with healthy-living concepts to create distinctive, internationally attractive initiatives.
Ivy Kong
Vice President (Resources) / Wellness Promotion
Steve Yeoh
Executive President
As MITIC Vice President for Administration, Steve Yeoh brings more than 20 years of human-resource experience, helping companies improve recruitment and management systems and address labour shortages. He also has 10 years of international-education experience supporting student admissions and overseas placement. More recently, he has advised foreign enterprises establishing operations in Malaysia, including investment matching, implementation and policy guidance.
Steve Yeoh
Vice President (Administration)
Shelken Ooi
Vice President (Development)
Shelken Ooi is MITIC Vice President for Development, focusing on brand expansion and international market connections. He helps the Chamber connect high-quality Malaysian and Chinese resources and expand cross-border business channels. With 16 years of brand and market-development experience, he previously served as Malaysia General Manager for LOTTO and BODY GLOVE. He is now founder of A-Lemon International and Executive Director of Zhongxing International Travel, which received China’s “Trustworthy Enterprise” recognition in 2022.
Shelken Ooi
Vice President (Development)
Dr. Shaun Tan
Vice President (Integrated Health Strategy)
Dr. Shaun Tan is MITIC Vice President for Integrated Health Strategy, promoting cooperation between Southeast Asia and China in traditional herbal medicine, medical technology, medicinal plants and cross-border health value chains. With more than 20 years of international experience in medicinal plants and health technology, he has served as a director of medical and agricultural enterprises and advanced health initiatives in the United States, Thailand, Laos and Malaysia.
Dr. Shaun Tan
Vice President (Integrated Health Strategy)
Haward Lee
Vice President (International Trade)
Haward Lee is MITIC Vice President for International Trade, coordinating cross-border trade initiatives, logistics collaboration and export support for SMEs. He founded ULS International Logistics and has more than 20 years of experience developing reliable airfreight, sea-freight and warehousing networks across Southeast Asia. Since 2003, ULS has established warehouses in Guangzhou, Yiwu, Zhongshan and Kuala Lumpur, supported by its own delivery fleet.
Haward Lee
Vice President (International Trade)
Luo Tao
Vice President (President, China Region)
Luo Tao leads MITIC’s China operations, coordinating regional affairs and Malaysia–China trade and investment engagement. He brings more than 30 years of corporate and financial-management experience, including roles with ICBC, Huaneng Yingshan Group, Xinjinhu Transport and Hong Kong HoDo Group. He is also founding president of the Siping Business Federation in Jilin Province and specialises in resource integration, government–enterprise engagement, investment attraction and project implementation.
Luo Tao
Vice President (President, China Region)
Hu Xiao Jun
Vice President (Executive President, China Region)
Hu Xiao Jun is MITIC Executive President for China, coordinating regional affairs and bilateral initiatives. He serves on the Hubei Provincial Committee of the China Zhi Gong Party and the Hubei Provincial Federation of Returned Overseas Chinese, and has been recognised as a leading talent under a national industry and information-technology programme. He is also a vice president of the Hubei Chushang Federation and Hubei Overseas Chinese Business Association and has received national honours for public and overseas-Chinese service.
Hu Xiao Jun
Vice President (Executive President, China Region)
Rachel Foong
Secretary-General
Rachel Foong is MITIC Secretary-General, overseeing administration and cross-department coordination while advancing bilateral business engagement, project implementation and resource integration. She is also founder of Appleseed Solutions and has extensive experience in brand strategy and business digitalisation, providing SMEs with integrated website, systems and social-media solutions and supporting traditional enterprises through digital transformation.
Rachel Foong
Secretary-General
Suanna Liang
Secretary-General, Tourism PR and Promotion Division
Suanna Liang leads MITIC’s Tourism PR and Promotion Division, developing Malaysia–China tourism, business-delegation and public-relations cooperation. In 2019 she founded Guangzhou Zhongxing International Travel, specialising in premium bespoke travel, business visits, study-abroad services and investment migration. Her earlier experience in financial planning, major government and corporate projects, asset allocation and risk management enables her to deliver high-value, integrated solutions.
Suanna Liang
Secretary-General, Tourism PR and Promotion Division
Tang Kok Siong
Overseas Expansion, Import & Export
Tang Kok Siong represents MITIC on overseas expansion and import-export matters. He helps Malaysian enterprises enter international markets, navigate cross-border trade and connect with practical resources. With deep Southeast Asian experience and strong knowledge of regional trade policy, customs procedures and channel development, he provides members with practical market-entry and implementation support.
Tang Kok Siong
Overseas Expansion, Import & Export
Wang Yan
Deputy Secretary-General (China Region)
Wang Yan is MITIC Deputy Secretary-General for China and serves as an international-affairs representative and cultural-exchange ambassador. She advances Malaysia–China trade, investment and cultural engagement, coordinates cross-border projects and strategic government–business communications, and develops sustainable cooperation across investment, trade, education, tourism, culture and media. She has also organised high-level business missions and international summits and supports Chinese enterprises expanding overseas.
Wang Yan
Deputy Secretary-General (China Region)
Lim Wei Chun
Education, Study Abroad and Visa Division
Lim Wei Chun leads MITIC’s Education, Study Abroad and Visa Division, providing students and families in Malaysia and China with integrated study planning, institutional applications and visa support. Familiar with Malaysia’s education system and international admissions policies, he promotes cooperation between universities and education institutions and connects members with authoritative, secure and efficient education and visa resources.
Lim Wei Chun
Education, Study Abroad and Visa Division
Government and Foreign Affairs Division
The Government and Foreign Affairs Division coordinates external relations and international engagement, supporting policy communication, bilateral and multilateral cooperation, and partnerships in trade, culture, education, security and technology. It also supports sustained Malaysia–China engagement, including cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative.
Government and Foreign Affairs Division
Legal Advisory Division
The Legal Advisory Division provides members and partner enterprises with policy interpretation, investment-compliance guidance and legal support for cross-border cooperation. Its experienced professionals cover corporate law, international trade law, intellectual property, contract review and dispute resolution. Through legal briefings, policy sessions and one-to-one advisory services, the division helps enterprises manage risk and supports healthy, transparent and sustainable Malaysia–China business cooperation.
Legal Advisory Division
Public Relations and Media Division
The Public Relations and Media Division is the Chamber’s principal external communications function, overseeing media relations, news releases, institutional branding and public-sentiment monitoring. Through multi-channel and multilingual communications, it strengthens MITIC’s visibility and credibility and supports a positive environment for Malaysia–China trade, cultural exchange and bilateral cooperation.
Public Relations and Media Division
Members
Youth
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Corporate Members