On July 7, Chinese Vice Consul General in Penang Ding Qiao attended the Meng Eng Soo Open Day Event 2025 and delivered a speech. The Chief Minister of Penang State YAB Chow Kon Yeow, Malaysian Deputy Minister of Finance YB Lim Hui Ying, Penang State Executive Councillor (EXCO) for Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE) YB Wong Hon Wai, Penang State Assemblymen YB Teh Lai Heng and YB Wong Yuee Harng, Assemblywomen YB Connie Tan Hooi Peng and YB Phee Syn Tze, and Chairman of Penang Chinese Clan Council (PCCC) Mr. Ho Swee Choon attended the event.