On July 6, Chinese Consul General in Penang Zhou Youbin attended the event to commemorate the 160th anniversary of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen’s birthday in Ipoh. Also present at the event were the Perak State EXCO YB Loh Sze Yee, founder of the Sun Yat-Sen Foundation Ms. Alexandra Sun, President of Perak Chinese Assembly Hall Dato’ Kwan Foh Kwai, founder of Sue Meng Heritage & the Sun Yat Sen Perak Museum-Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Development Ms. Chan Sue Meng, founder of Sun Yat-Sen Museum in Penang Ms. Khoo Salma, President of Perak Ipoh Tin City Heritage Association Mr. Tan Kai Lek.

Consul General Zhou stated in his remarks that Dr. Sun Yat-sen was a great pioneer of China's democratic revolution, who made strenuous efforts for the revolutionary cause during his time in Malaysia. The stories of Nanyang overseas Chinese serve as a profound bond of China-Malaysia friendship. China bears in mind Dr. Sun Yat-sen's aspirations, firmly safeguards national sovereignty and territorial integrity, carries forward the fine traditional culture, and promotes the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. The Consulate General looks forward to working with all sectors in the consular district to carry forward the glorious legacy of Dr. Sun Yat-sen and pass on the China-Malaysia friendship from generation to generation.

It was announced at the event that the fundraising and construction of the Sun Yat Sen Perak Museum-Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Development has officially commenced.