MCA President Liow Tiong Lai (2nd L back) and Chinese Ambassador to Malaysia Huang Huikang (2nd R back) witness the signing ceremony in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on December 12, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua]

KUALA LUMPUR - The Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) set up a new entity on Monday to help the country's small and medium-sized enterprises to participate in the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative.

The MCA Belt and Road Center will serve as a platform to conduct survey and research in relation to the initiative, provide consultation and information sharing services as well as help businesses go overseas.

Forty-six Chinese associations present at the event signed the "Malaysian Chinese Belt and Road Declaration" to support the development of Sino-Malaysian relations and the initiative.

Guests pose for a group picture at the launch ceremony of The MCA Belt and Road Center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on December 12, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua]