The event was organised by the Sri Lankan High Commission in Kuala Lumpur, in collaboration with CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd -- the project developer.
The aim of this noteworthy occasion was to showcase the emerging investment opportunities available in Sri Lanka to prospective Malaysian investors, with a special emphasis on Port City Colombo as a prime investment locale in South Asia.
The forum was held at the Royal Selangor Club, City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, and was graced by the presence of Hon. Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism of Sri Lanka, as Chief Guest.
Notable dignitaries were also in attendance, which included Hon. Liew Chin Tong, Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI); M.I. Mohamed Rizvi, Acting High Commissioner to Malaysia; YDM Tengku Maha Kurnia Diraja Tengku Saifan Rafahan Bin Tengku Dato Setia Putra Alhaj, Royal Family of Selangor Ruling Family; Ms. Chamari Rodrigo, Director General - South East Asia Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism of Sri Lanka. Representatives from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture of Malaysia and MITI also participated in the forum.
The event further involved the participation of Malaysian entrepreneurs, real estate developers, and leading industry chamber associations, such as the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry Malaysia (NCCIM); Federation of Malaysian Sri Lankan Organisation (FOMSO); Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM); Malay, Chinese, and Indian Chambers of Commerce; Malaysia - Sri Lanka Business Council (MSBLC); Sri Lanka - Malaysia Business Chamber (SLMBC); Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE); BRICS Chamber of Malaysia; and National Chinese Assembly in Kuala Lumpur.
Being the key highlight of the forum, the Port City Colombo team conducted a special investment showcase that encompassed the project’s strategic vision, its unique Special Economic Zone dynamics, and the attractive opportunities that could be offered to prospective Southeast Asian investors.
The presentation further underscored Port City Colombo’s integral role as a strategic FDI driver in the South Asian region, by capitalising on the country’s strategic locality and promoting modern service exports.
Port City Colombo representatives also engaged in a live Q & A session with the forum invitees, which focused on cross-border investment facilitation and collaborative economic growth between Sri Lanka and Malaysia, after the presentation.
“The High Commission hosted this forum to raise awareness among potential investors in Malaysia about the comfortable investment climate in Sri Lanka, driven by the country’s rapid economic recovery, improving financial market stability, and a stable government,” said Acting High Commissioner to Malaysia, Mr. M.I. Mohamed Rizvi.
Port City Colombo’s partnership with the Sri Lankan High Commission in Kuala Lumpur for the Sri Lanka Investor Trade & Tourism Forum 2025, is yet another effort to promote Sri Lanka and demonstrate the country’s prowess as an emerging destination for business and investment.
To learn more about the investment opportunities at Port City Colombo, please visit www.portcitycolombo.lk.
For information on Single Window Investment Facilitation and regulatory matters, please visit www.portcitycolombo.gov.lk.