Melaka chief minister Ab Rauf Yusoh said the initiatives were also aimed at strengthening bilateral relations between Malaysia and China, in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries this year.

“The state government is focusing on attracting investors from China in all sectors including the tourism sector because Malaysia, particularly Melaka, has a history of close relationship for the last 600 years with China, especially during the heyday of Admiral Cheng Ho.

“Thus, the state government is offering special incentives to welcome more investors from China,” he told reporters after officiating the Edra Education Support Programme 2023.

Rauf said the incentives had attracted several companies from China to invest and expand their business in Melaka, including Edra Power Holdings Sdn Bhd.