The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) under the leadership of our Group Chairman & CEO, Tan Sri William Cheng, has established a Socio-Economic Research Centre (SERC) to serve as a think-tank for ACCCIM and carry out studies and research on issues affecting the economy and business community. This will provide ACCCIM with up-to-date information for its submission of views and proposals to the Government, and offering of assistance and guidance to members and the business community. | 
YAB Dato' Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak commending ACCCIM (left photo) and receiving Lion-Parkson Foundation's contribution of RM1 million from Foundation Chairman, Puan Sri Chelsia Cheng witnessed by ACCCIM President, Tan Sri William Cheng (right photo).
SERC was officially opened by YAB Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak, the Prime Minister of Malaysia on 28 April 2011 at ACCCIM’s premises in Kuala Lumpur. In his speech, the Prime Minister commended ACCCIM on its initiative in setting up SERC which will help to complement the Government’s efforts to accelerate Malaysia’s economic growth.
The Prime Minister witnessed the handing over of contributions of RM1 million each by Lion-Parkson Foundation and other sponsors towards the fund-raising for setting up the Centre. |