On 22nd July 2025, the Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICCI) Central Branch paid a courtesy visit to 𝗬𝗕 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗼’ 𝗠𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗱 𝗡𝗶𝘇𝗮𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗼’ 𝗦𝗿𝗶 𝗠𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝗷𝗶𝗯, DSAP, the Pahang State Executive Councillor for Investment, Industry, Science, Technology, and Innovation. The delegation was led by 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗼’ 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗼 (Chairman), and joined by 𝗠𝗿. 𝗟𝗶𝗺 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗴 (Deputy Chairman), 𝗠𝗿. 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗻 𝗘𝗱𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗵 (Vice-Chair II), and 𝗠𝗿. 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝘂 𝗚𝘂𝗼 𝗤𝘂𝗶 (Advocacy Manager). The visit was coordinated by 𝗗𝗿. 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗴 (EXCO, Central Branch). The primary objective of the meeting was to initiate the groundwork for establishing the MICCI East Coast Branch, as part of MICCI’s broader strategy to enhance engagement with state governments and support members operating in the East Coast region, particularly in Pahang.

During the meeting, both parties exchanged views on enhancing economic collaboration and revitalising MICCI’s presence in Pahang. The discussion yielded several promising areas of cooperation. Among them was the proposal to organise an ESG-focused networking session (for MICCI members in the state, with YB Dato’ Mohamad Nizar graciously agreeing to be the Guest of Honour. Another key initiative discussed was the potential co-organisation of the East Coast International Expo, aimed at promoting regional trade and investment across Pahang and neighbouring East Coast states.

The meeting also addressed MICCI Central’s intention to establish a permanent regional office in Pahang, including a dedicated corporate services desk to better support members in the long term. Further, MICCI Central expressed interest in supporting sustainable agricultural development in the state by exploring bamboo plantation projects aimed at improving food security. YB Dato’ Mohamad Nizar welcomed this idea and encouraged MICCI Central to submit a detailed proposal, with the possibility of launching a pilot initiative in collaboration with Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP). The MICCI Central Branch looks forward to continued engagement with the Pahang State Government and working together towards tangible outcomes that benefit both the business community and the state’s socio-economic development.