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HKETO Kuala Lumpur celebrates Year of Horse in Penang (with photos)
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     The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Kuala Lumpur (HKETO Kuala Lumpur) hosted a Chinese New Year dinner in Penang, Malaysia, today (January 23) to celebrate the Year of the Horse. The Director-General of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta, Miss Libera Cheng, and the Chief Minister of Penang, Mr Chow Kon Yeow, officiated at the event.

     In her welcome speech, Miss Cheng said that Hong Kong's commercial ties with Malaysia have grown from strength to strength. Bilateral trade in goods in the first three quarters of 2025 amounted to US$24 billion, representing a year-on-year hike of 25 per cent. She also thanked the Malaysian Government and different sectors of the community for their support, contributing to the smooth commencement of operation of the HKETO Kuala Lumpur in December 2025.

     "In tandem with the series of measures rolled out by the Chief Executive in his latest Policy Address, including the establishment of the Economic and Trade Express platform and the Task Force on Supporting Mainland Enterprises in Going Global, the HKSAR Government will endeavour to assist Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong enterprises to explore business opportunities in Penang and other parts of Malaysia. I also encourage Penang businessmen to leverage the Hong Kong platform to tap into the immense potential of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, especially the various I&T and development projects in the Northern Metropolis."

     She added that Hong Kong will continue to consolidate its people-to-people bonds with Penang, including promoting Chinese culture through mega events such as the Penang International Dragon Boat Regatta and fostering youth exchange by attracting more students to pursue further studies in Hong Kong under the "Study in Hong Kong" brand.

     "The frequency of passenger flights between Hong Kong and Penang has further increased to thrice daily, laying a solid foundation for interactions in different facets. This also facilitates global tourists to visit Penang via Hong Kong International Airport, echoing the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign. With the efforts of the HKETO Kuala Lumpur, our bilateral relations will become even closer."

     Also attending the dinner were the Chinese Consul-General in Penang, Mr Zhou Youbin; the Regional Director of South East Asia and South Asia of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Mr Leung Kwan-ho; the President of the Hong Kong-Malaysia Business Association, Dato' Dixon Chew; the Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy, Mr Wong Hon Wai, and some 300 leaders of the local government and business sectors.
 
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The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Kuala Lumpur hosted a Chinese New Year dinner in Penang, Malaysia, today (January 23) to celebrate the Year of the Horse. Photo shows the Director-General of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta, Miss Libera Cheng, delivering a welcome speech at the dinner.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Kuala Lumpur hosted a Chinese New Year dinner in Penang, Malaysia, today (January 23) to celebrate the Year of the Horse with some 300 leaders of the local government and business sectors.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Kuala Lumpur hosted a Chinese New Year dinner in Penang, Malaysia, today (January 23) to celebrate the Year of the Horse. Photo shows (from second left) the Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy, Mr Wong Hon Wai; the Regional Director of South East Asia and South Asia of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Mr Leung Kwan-ho; the Chinese Consul-General in Penang, Mr Zhou Youbin; the Chief Minister of Penang, Mr Chow Kon Yeow; the Director-General of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta, Miss Libera Cheng; the President of the Hong Kong-Malaysia Business Association, Dato' Dixon Chew, and other guests hosting a toasting ceremony.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Kuala Lumpur (HKETO Kuala Lumpur) hosted a Chinese New Year dinner in Penang, Malaysia, today (January 23) to celebrate the Year of the Horse. Photo shows (from third left) Deputy Directors of the HKETO Kuala Lumpur Ms Audrey Wong and Mr Leonard Lam; the Penang State Executive Councillor for Tourism and Creative Economy, Mr Wong Hon Wai; the Director-General of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Jakarta, Miss Libera Cheng; the Chief Minister of Penang, Mr Chow Kon Yeow; the Chinese Consul-General in Penang, Mr Zhou Youbin; Member of the Penang State Legislative Assembly for Sungai Puyu, Ms Phee Syn Tze; the President of the Hong Kong-Malaysia Business Association, Dato' Dixon Chew; the Regional Director of South East Asia and South Asia of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Mr Leung Kwan-ho, and other guests at the dinner.