Consulate-General of Malaysia

Consulate General of Malaysia 🇲🇾
Location: 24/F, Malaysia Building, 50 Gloucester Rd, Wan Chai

Located in the Malaysia Building, the Consulate-General of Malaysia is easily recognizable by the large Malaysian flag flying outside its entrance. Waiting for our appointment, it was nice to look at as Nick flashed the cars with his six-pack 😉 as he changed into his formal attire on the side of the road. After taking the elevator to the 24th floor, we were welcomed by the open door of the Malaysian consulate, its namesake plastered in both English and Bahasa Malay on the wall. After a short wait, we were brought to a small wooden staircase hidden behind closed doors, bringing us to the office of the very hip Malaysian Consul General, Mr. Yap Wei Sin.

After introductions, our discussion quickly moved to that of Hong Kong - Malaysia relations. According to Mr. Yap, Malaysia sees Hong Kong as a crucial investor into its economy, being the 2nd largest in accumulated investment after Singapore. Many Hong Kong companies have already built factories in Malaysia, such as the global sensation that is the sauce brand Lee Kum Kee. However, while electronic parts made in such factories still remain a large Malaysian export to Hong Kong, in recent years much has also transitioned to more service-oriented industries. With ASEAN signing trade agreements with Hong Kong, relations are looking prosperous for years to come. Apart from trade relations, attracting Hong Kong tourists to Malaysia is also an important emphasis for the future. In terms of Malaysian in Hong Kong, around 20,000 Malaysians reside in Hong Kong, examples being students and those in business industries. Before the interview concluded we also got his thoughts on the recent development that the embezzler Jho Low who once dated Miranda Kerr was in Hong Kong. Mr. Yap personally thinks that Mr. Low is not here but nonetheless we will keep an eye out for him. This was a very chill visit, and we thank Mr. Yap and his staff for the warm hospitality we received from the outset. As such, we encourage you all to visit Malaysia (Mr. Yap says Sabah or Sarawak) in the future.