Thai's Central Group a catalyst to drive investors to i-City, says Dr Mahathir

Thai Group plays key role in promoting i-City

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad said Central Group can be a catalyst in bringing more investors from Thailand to i-City, located in the heart of Selangor’s Golden Triangle.

I-Bhd deputy chairman Datuk Eu Hong Chew (far right) giving Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad further insights on Central i-City located at the Golden Triangle of Selangor. Looking on are Dr Supachai Panitchpakdi, Honorary Chairman of Central Group of Companies (2nd from left) and Preecha Ekkunagul, President and Chief Operating Office of Central Thailand.

Dr Mahathir said this after launching the Malaysia Fest at Central World Bangkok here this
morning, followed by a roundtable business meeting with Thailand’s captains of industry.

Central Pattana Plc, Thailand’s largest retail property development and investment company has invested in the RM850 million Central i-City, which was officially launched by the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, last week.

Dr Supachai Panitchpakdi, Honorary Chairman of Central Group of Companies and Preecha Ekkunagul, President and Chief Operating Office of Central Thailand were at hand to brief Dr Mahathir on the group's first shopping mall out of Thailand.

I-Bhd Deputy Chairman Datuk Eu Hong Chew also took the opportunity to brief Dr Mahathir on the progress of the RM10 billion i-City development that started 15 years ago.

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