Malaysians are excited about Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to their country, expecting it to enhance bilateral relations and cooperation, said guests attending a China Media Group (CMG) event in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.
The guests, including media professionals and politicians, shared their expectations for Xi's state visit to Malaysia after witnessing the launch ceremony for airing the Malay-language edition of the CMG's multilingual program "The Classic Quotes by Xi Jinping" on Malaysian media outlets.
Xi arrived in Kuala Lumpur Tuesday for a state visit to Malaysia, the second leg of his three-nation Southeast Asia tour, after visiting Vietnam and before going to Cambodia.
"Malaysians are very excited, and of course that President Xi Jinping is held in high regards by Malaysians in general," said Wong Chun Wai, chairman of Bernama, Malaysia's national news agency.
"We are actually excited, and it's timely, and it shows the importance and also the relationship between China and Malaysia. The visit will enhance the cooperation and also stabilize the whole region's economy," said Low Kian Chuan, a Malaysian senator.
"I think President Xi's visit will certainly enhance the relationship between China and Malaysia and also ASEAN together, hopefully we can build a better future for mutual prosperity," said Dr. Lee Boon Chye, former Malaysian vice minister of health.
Malaysians excited about Xi's visit: CMG event guests
