Past President

Tan Sri Datuk Ter Leong Yap

PSM, PJN, AMN

Kuala Lumpur & Selangor

2015 - 2021

Experience and Other Affiliations:

  1. Executive Chairman of Sunsuria Berhad
  2. President of National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (NCCIM) (2016 – Present)
  3. President of The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) (2015 – Present)
  4. President of The Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Kuala Lumpur & Selangor (KLSCCCI) (2012 – Present)
  5. President of Klang Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCCI) (2001 – 2009)
  6. Director of Xiamen University Mala ysia(2012.10.30 – Present)
  7. Director of Bank of China (M) Bhd (2010 – 2017)
  8. Member of World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention (WCEC) Advisory Committee
  9. Vice Chairman of Hin Hua High School
  10. Vice Chairman of Pin Hwa High School
  11. Director of Kuen Cheng High School
  12. Honorary Director of Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation (2017 – Present)
  13. Chairman of Malaysia Venture Capital Management Bhd (Mavcap) (2024 – Present)

 

Awards:

  1. Panglima Setia Mahkota (PSM), 2017
  2. Panglima Jasa Negara (PJN), 2011
  3. Ahli Mangku Negara (AMN), 2001
  4. National Unity Ambassador – Department of National Unity and Integration (JPNIN), 2016
  5. The Edge Malaysia Outstanding Property Entrepreneur Award, 2017
  6. Business Excellence Person of the Year – Sin Chew Business Excellence Awards, 2014
  7. Outstanding Malaysian Hokkien Award – Federation of Hokkien Associations of Malaysia, 2008, 2017

 

Achievements in ACCCIM:
Tan Sri Ter Leong Yap first joined ACCCIM in 1997, before being elected as the President in 2015, he served as the Deputy President, Vice President, Treasurer, National Council Member, Chairman of several working groups and organizing chairman for several big events. During his service as the Chairman for ACCCIM Socio-Economic Research Committee, he proposed the suggestion to then President Tan Sri William Cheng to establish The Socio-Economic Research Centre (SERC) as the think tank for ACCCIM.

He also led ACCCIM and its constituent members in the efforts to promote national unity and integration. A series of events were organized to promote national unity and strengthen the communication between races, the events included the Moments of Unity, Moments of Unity 2.0– Raising national flag for Merdeka Celebration, My Hero Award, Unity Internship Programme and etc. To recognize the efforts of ACCCIM, the National Unity and Integration Department awarded ACCCIM with the Unity Partner Award in 18th May, 2016. On 6th September 2016, ACCCIM President Tan Sri Ter Leong Yap is appointed as the National Unity Ambassador.

Based on various historical sources and documents collected by the ACCCIM, including the discovery of four (4) pre-Second World War primary historical documents, ACCCIM National Council at a meeting held on 20th April 2016 unanimously resolved to officially revised its founder year to 2nd July, 1921. In May 2016, in conjunction with the Grand Dinner in Celebration of ACCCIM 95th Anniversary and SERC Global Economic Conference 2016 held at One World Hotel, Selangor, ACCCIM set-up an ACCCIM Historical Gallery and published a Booklet on ACCCIM History to display ACCCIM historical documents and photos of the pre-second world war period, recalling ACCCIM’s history and to pay tribute to our forefathers and predecessors for their selfless dedication and contribution.

Committed to promote Malaysia-China economic activities and the Belt and Road Opportunities. Sunsuria Berhad represented by Tan Sri Ter signed an agreement with China Development Bank and Xiamen University in October 2014, witnessed by the Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Prime Minister of Malaysia to push forward the establishment of the Xiamen University Malaysia Campus. In Nov 2015, he was among the 10 Malaysian top business leaders invited to attend a closed-door seminar with the Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, he spoke as a representative at the event. In March 2016, he was invited by the Chinese Government to attend the Conference of the Fourth Session of the 12th CPPCC National Committee, to promote the Malaysian Innovation City Project in the ChinaMalaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park.

In November 2016, Tan Sri Ter was elected as President of the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (NCCIM), he was re-elected in 2018. NCCIM traces its origin back to 1962, where by virtue of a cabinet decision gave rise to the need for its establishment, it became the leading commerce and industry organization that represents the 3 major races, manufacturers and foreign investments. Meanwhile, NCCIM under the leadership of Tan Sri Ter, has organized numerous important events, including NCCIM Economic Forum, 2019 Chinese New Year Open House, received Kings, Presidents, Premiers and Prime Ministers from different countries, and etc.

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PSM, DPMT, JSM, KMN, PJK

Terengganu

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PSM, PJN, AMN

Kuala Lumpur & Selangor

2015 - 2021

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SPMP, JSM, DPMP, JP

Perak

2012 - 2015

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PSM, SUMW

Kuala Lumpur & Selangor

2003 - 2012

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PSM, JMN, DMPN, DJN

Kuala Lumpur & Selangor

1998 - 2003

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Late Tan Sri Datuk Amar Wee Boon Ping

PSM, PGDK

Sarawak

1978 - 1998

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Late Tan Sri Lee Yan Lian

PSM, JMN, (HON) LLD.

Selangor

1976 - 1978

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Late Datuk Koh Pen Ting JP

DSPN, DJN, AMN, JP

Penang

1974 - 1976

GABUNGAN DEWAN PERNIAGAAN DAN PERINDUSTRIAN CINA MALAYSIA (THE ASSOCIATED CHINESE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY OF MALAYSIA) (ACCCIM)

To promote liaison and cooperation among the various Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, trade and/or industrial associations and/or business corporations in Malaysia for the protection and advancement of the interests of their members in respect of commerce, industry, primary industries and other economic activities.

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Centennial History of ACCCIM

Throughout the past century, ACCCIM has remained steadfast in its mission and contributions to the business community. When it was first founded in 1921, it represented Chinese merchants in petitioning the British colonial government for assistance to overcome trade recession and to address the plight of unemployed Chinese workers caused by the collapse of rubber prices. During World War II, ACCCIM mobilised fundraising to support China and Britain, and in the post-war period, it continued its mission to revive commerce while actively participating in the independence movement of Malaya.

Over the decades, ACCCIM has persistently played a constructive role in every stage of the nation’s economic development, working closely with the government to respond to changing times and to promote Malaysia’s growth. ACCCIM has also extended its network across ASEAN, forged closer ties with China, and connected with the world. In 2021, to commemorate its centennial anniversary, ACCCIM published the ACCCIM Centennial History Commerative Edition, documenting its remarkable century-long journey.

Click to download the Centennial E-Books to learn more about ACCCIM’s journey over the past century.