Nothing to fear from China, but lopsided deals must end, says Dr M

KUALA LUMPUR (June 19): Malaysia wants to strengthen its “good relations” with Beijing, Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad told the South China Morning Post (SCMP) in an interview, but he said Chinese companies investing in the country should refrain from using only on materials, capital and labour from China and denying Malaysia any real benefits.

The 92-year-old premier said he too wanted to have good ties with Beijing and would welcome any foreign investment that added jobs at all levels, transferred technology and skills, and broadened the global market for Malaysian products, according to SCMP's report.

He said this was why he welcomed ideas by Chinese tycoon Jack Ma for technology transfers when they met in the Mahathir's office on Monday.

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