The Malaysia–China Higher Education Exchange Association (PPTMC) was established to promote cooperation and exchanges between higher education institutions in Malaysia and China. Its main roles include supporting academic collaboration, student exchanges, and providing consultation related to higher education.
PPTMC also organises seminars, conferences, and academic exchange activities. The Association is chaired by Dato’ Low Kok Thai and actively organises programmes each year, including the China-ASEAN Music Festival, academic conferences, and education tour programmes, to strengthen collaboration among Malaysia, China, and ASEAN institutions.
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), established in 1970, is a premier national research university ranked among the top 126 globally and top 2 in Malaysia. Spanning a 2,500-acre campus, it hosts over 30,000 students and is a leader in multidisciplinary research with deep global partnerships.
A key pillar of UKM’s innovation is the Institute of Visual Informatics (IVI), a world-class postgraduate hub specializing in AI, visual computing, and social informatics, bridging academia and industry through strong collaborations with multinational corporations and government agencies.
Founded in 1951, Harbin Normal University (HNU) is a key comprehensive university in Heilongjiang Province offering extensive programmes in arts, sciences, engineering, design, education, and management. HNU holds strong academic influence in Northeast China, particularly in Education, Arts & Design, Cultural Industries and Economics & Management.
HNU actively collaborates with Russia, Korea, Japan, and Belt & Road countries, strengthening academic exchange, talent development, and cultural cooperation.
ACCD’26 is supported by a strong network of academic institutions, government agencies, and industry associations from Malaysia, China, and the region.
Located in Harbin City, Heilongjiang Province, HUC is a provincial key university with a focus on business management and applied economics. Founded in 1952, it covers management, economics, food engineering, computer science, law and other disciplines. Its food science and engineering major enjoys a strong reputation in China with provincial-level key laboratories.
WRTO promotes cross-cultural learning, research-based travel, and sustainable development. With a network of 300+ international experts, WRTO supports research travel standards development, international certification, conferences, consultancy, curriculum development, guide training, and cultural exploration programmes.
Malaysia’s government agency responsible for promoting international trade. MATRADE supports Malaysian enterprises with market information, trade matching, overseas promotion, and export training. It maintains trade offices across China and plays a long-term role in strengthening Malaysia–China economic ties.
Established in 2009 by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia to strengthen Malaysia’s business tourism brand. MyCEB serves as a central hub to assist meeting and event planners to bid and stage international business events in Malaysia, with the goal of improving rankings as an international meetings destination.
One of Malaysia’s most influential SME platforms with thousands of member companies across manufacturing, trade, education, technology, and services. The association actively supports SME internationalisation and frequently participates in business exchange activities with China.
A private university in Taichung known for strong focus on innovation, digital technology, healthcare, and international collaboration. Asia University combines AI, design, management, and medical sciences to prepare students for future industries, and promotes entrepreneurship, applied research, and cross-border academic cooperation across Asia.
Founded in 1451, one of the UK’s oldest and most prestigious research universities. A member of the Russell Group, known for strengths in science, engineering, medicine, social sciences, and humanities. The university maintains extensive global partnerships and cutting-edge research centres dedicated to addressing real-world challenges.
An independent strategic intelligence platform connecting government, industry, and academia to drive regional growth. Based in Malaysia, SEARCH acts as a vital bridge within the Regional Free Trade Network, aligning public policy with private sector innovation and academic research to co-create scalable solutions for complex challenges.
This federation unites numerous Chinese clan associations and business chambers across Malaysia. It is an influential platform supporting Malaysia–China business connectivity, investment facilitation, and business matchmaking.
A long-established and well-resourced chamber representing Fujian-origin enterprises in Malaysia. Members are involved in manufacturing, construction, logistics, retail, and real estate. The chamber serves as an important bridge for Chinese enterprises seeking to enter the Malaysian market.
Former Minister, Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia
Former Minister, Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development
Honorary President, World Research Travel Organisation (WRTO)
• Former Minister, Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia
• Former Minister, Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development Malaysia
• Former Deputy Minister, Ministry of Finance Malaysia
• Advisor, Hong Kong Maritime Silk Road Association
• Honorary President, World Research Tourism Organization (WRTO)
• Trustee, Yayasan Tuanku Fauziah
• Honorary Life Chairman, Wanita MCA
Director, Institute of Visual Informatics (IVI)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Professor Ir. Dr. Riza Sulaiman is the Director of IVI UKM and a Professional Engineer with expertise in visual informatics, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies. He has led impactful research, industry collaborations, and innovation initiatives.
As Chair of ACCD’26, he brings strong leadership in advancing ASEAN–China cooperation and promoting technology-driven regional development.
Expertise: Visual Informatics | AI & Digital Tech
Chair Professor & Director, Institute of Innovation and Circular Economy
Asia University, Taiwan
Prof. Ming-Lang Tseng is an internationally acclaimed scholar and thought leader in sustainable supply chain management, circular economy, digital transformation, and innovation-driven industrial development. He currently serves as Chair Professor and Director of the Institute of Innovation and Circular Economy at Asia University, Taiwan, and has held distinguished academic appointments across Malaysia, China, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom.
With over 500 international publications and more than 32,000 citations, Prof. Tseng is widely recognized for his pioneering work in green supply chains, Industry 4.0, AI-enabled decision systems, sustainable production, and circular business strategies. He has been consistently recognized among Stanford University’s Top 2% Scientists Worldwide.
At ACCD’26, Prof. Tseng will bring strategic insights into how ASEAN–China collaboration can accelerate sustainable regional development through circular economy practices, smart industries, digital supply chains, and academia–industry partnerships.
Citations: 32,000+ | Publications: 500+ | Stanford University Top 2% Scientists Worldwide
Professor of Supply Chain Management and Digitalisation
Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom
Professor Dr. Ming Lim is an internationally distinguished scholar in supply chain management, digitalisation, Industry 4.0, and sustainable logistics systems. He currently serves as Professor at the Adam Smith Business School, University of Glasgow, and is also a Visiting Professor at the UKM Graduate School of Business, strengthening academic collaboration across the ASEAN region.
With more than 400 scholarly publications and nearly 24,000 citations, Prof. Lim is globally recognized for his pioneering work in smart logistics, IoT, blockchain, AI-driven supply chain analytics, low-carbon logistics, and circular supply chain management.
Prof. Lim has led major international research and consultancy projects involving DHL, Rolls-Royce, Toyota, Unilever, NHS, and Caterpillar, driving innovation in resilient and technology-enabled supply chains. He also serves as Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications.
Citations: 24,000+ | Publications: 400+ | Visiting Professor, UKM Graduate School of Business
Founder & CEO, Makiplago Holding Sdn Bhd
Makiplago Holding Sdn Bhd & Makiplago (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd
Jamaluddin Ibrahim is a dynamic entrepreneur and media figure with over 40 years of cross-industry experience spanning engineering, international trade, digital platforms, and media. As Founder & CEO of Makiplago Holding Sdn Bhd and Makiplago (Shenzhen) Technology Co., Ltd, he drives innovation in cross-border e-commerce and digital ecosystems, strengthening trade connectivity between ASEAN and China.
An honours graduate in Mechanical Engineering from Hunan University, China, he has held leadership roles across manufacturing, trade, and corporate management. He is actively engaged in advancing the halal industry ecosystem through policy advocacy, promoting regulatory harmonisation, cross-border standards, and sustainable supply chain frameworks.
A respected commentator and former Radio 988 personality, Jamaluddin is known for his sharp insights on socio-economic trends, regional development, and industry transformation.
Domain: E-commerce & Trade | Expertise: Halal Ecosystem & Media | Alumnus of Hunan University
Professor in Supply Chain Management
UKM Graduate School of Business, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Mohd Helmi Ali is a Professor at the UKM Graduate School of Business, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. He has experience in multiple industries such as food, oil and gas, maritime, transportation, and construction. Despite his recent involvement in academics, he has worked in many research fields, particularly on food integrity and supply chain, halal-hub.
His research interest focuses on food integrity, halal food supply chain, sustainable development, operation management and innovation. He is a Chartered Member of The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport Malaysia.
He serves as Co-Chair of ACCD’26, bringing deep expertise in regional supply chain systems and ASEAN–China trade dynamics.
Expertise: Supply Chain | Industry: Food, O&G, Maritime | Chartered Member of CILT Malaysia