董事局主席丹斯里黄家定在致词时提到, 董事局第一次会议的召开, 是马中商务理事会历史性的一刻, 理事会将在往后的日子, 继续秉承创会的宗旨和精神, 协助加强及深化马中两国的双边关系, 尤其注重商贸和经济领域的交流与合作 。Speaking to the board as the new Chairman, Tan Sri Ong said the meeting was historical for the Council which would continue to help strengthen and deepen Malaysia-China bilateral relationship, especially economic and trade cooperation and exchanges in line with the vision and objectives of the council.