Dato' Seri Lee Kah Choon

is Special Advisor to the Chief Minister of Penang on economic affairs and a director of InvestPenang. He is also Distinguished Adjunct Researcher of Penang Institute.

5 posts

An Exciting Age for Penang’s Manufacturing Sector

4 min read

With the current global landscape, Penang is well positioned to contribute towards the exciting growth of the global E&E industry. The East versus West technological competition has provided Penang with a golden opportunity to be a neutral supply hub for both competitors.

by Dato' Seri Lee Kah Choon

A Time of Opportunity that Penang Must Not Miss

4 min read

The pandemic and the trade war present Penang with great opportunities as well as dangers. Penang is well positioned to seize the opportunities by tapping into disrupted supply chains that were closed to us previously. However, time is of the essence; this window of opportunity is closing fast.

by Dato' Seri Lee Kah Choon

Covid-19 Exclusives: How Wuhan Affects Our Economy

2 min read

Wuhan , also known as “Chicago of the East”, is the capital city of Hubei Province in Central China. It has a population of 11 million, a GDP of USD224bil, and as many as 230 Fortune Global 500 firms have a presence there.

by Dato' Seri Lee Kah Choon

Covid-19 Exclusives: What Next for Malaysia?

3 min read

With all the headwinds, the answer to investors’ frequently asked question: “why invest in Malaysia?” is becoming increasingly difficult to address.

by Dato' Seri Lee Kah Choon

Reconsider the Entry Ban

4 min read

The government needs to justify, clarify and communicate with the public why the magic number “150,000” was chosen. On what scientific grounds do 150,000 Covid-19 cases in a country makes it “high-risk”? Are there no other factors that should be considered in identifying high-risk nations?

by Dato' Seri Lee Kah Choon