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Daily Express
17-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
Sabah Cocoa Fair aims 25,000 visitors
Published on: Saturday, May 17, 2025 Published on: Sat, May 17, 2025 Text Size: Chan (left) and Dr Ramle visit the Cocoa Kingdom KK Chocolate House in Kota Kinabalu to promote the upcoming Malaysia International Cocoa Fair (MICF). Kota Kinabalu: The Malaysia International Cocoa Fair (MICF) here from May 24 to 27 features a range of exciting activities and over RM100,000 worth of prizes in lucky draws, including a Perodua Axia! The event is expected to attract over 1,000 industry delegates for conferences and networking dinners, as well as 25,000 trade and public visitors throughout the four-day fair. Advertisement Deputy Minister of Plantation and Commodities, Datuk Chan Foong Hin, said the decision to host MICF in Sabah underscores the government's strong commitment to supporting the State's growing prominence in Malaysia's cocoa industry. 'Sabah has long been a vital hub for cocoa production, and bringing MICF here is both symbolic and strategic. 'It's a powerful signal of recognition from the federal government and a golden opportunity to showcase the richness of Sabah's cocoa to the world,' said Chan. Organised by the Malaysian Cocoa Board, the MICF serves as a major international platform for promoting Malaysia's cocoa sector and fostering collaboration between local and international industry players. Advertisement During a recent visit to the Cocoa Kingdom KK Chocolate House in Kota Kinabalu, Chan accompanied by the Director General of the Malaysian Cocoa Board (LKM), Datuk Dr Ramle Hj Kasin—underscored the importance of local industry participation in the upcoming MICF. 'Cocoa Kingdom is one of the exhibitors at MICF. The company's chocolates are regularly supplied to five-star establishments such as Shangri-La Tanjung Aru. A portion of the raw cocoa used is sourced from the company's own plantation in Tawau, an initiative that aligns well with the Ministry's and the Malaysian Cocoa Board's policy to expand cocoa cultivation nationwide,' he noted. Chan stated that, beyond serving as a strategic business platform, the Malaysia International Cocoa Fair (MICF) offers a rare opportunity for the public to explore Sabah's cocoa industry and appreciate the craftsmanship behind chocolate-making through a variety of family-friendly activities. Visitors to the fair can look forward to seeing live chocolate-making demonstrations, chocolate tasting, cultural performances, learn about cocoa at the Cocoa Knowledge Hub, and the highly anticipated lucky draw. The fair is set to take place at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), with free admission. Minister of Plantation and Commodities, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani is expected to officiate at the opening ceremony. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
16-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Malaysia International Cocoa Fair to make historic debut in KK
Chan (left) and Dr Ramle visited the Cocoa Kingdom KK Chocolate House in Kota Kinabalu to promote the upcoming Malaysia International Cocoa Fair. KOTA KINABALU (May 16): The Malaysia International Cocoa Fair (MICF) is set to make its debut in Kota Kinabalu from May 24 to 27, featuring a wide range of exciting activities and offering over RM100,000 worth of prizes in lucky draw, including a Perodua Axia! Deputy Minister of Plantation and Commodities, Datuk Chan Foong Hin, said the decision to host MICF in Sabah underscores the government's strong commitment to supporting the state's growing prominence in Malaysia's cocoa industry. 'Sabah has long been a vital hub for cocoa production, and bringing MICF here is both symbolic and strategic. It's a powerful signal of recognition from the federal government and a golden opportunity to showcase the richness of Sabah's cocoa to the world,' said Chan in a statement today. Organised by the Malaysian Cocoa Board, the MICF serves as a major international platform for promoting Malaysia's cocoa sector and fostering collaboration between local and international industry players. During a recent visit to the Cocoa Kingdom KK Chocolate House in Kota Kinabalu, Chan accompanied by the Director General of the Malaysian Cocoa Board (LKM), Datuk Dr Ramle Hj Kasin, underscored the importance of local industry participation in the upcoming MICF. 'Cocoa Kingdom is one of the exhibitors at MICF. The company's chocolates are regularly supplied to five-star establishments such as Shangri-La Tanjung Aru. A portion of the raw cocoa used is sourced from the company's own plantation in Tawau, an initiative that aligns well with the Ministry's and the Malaysian Cocoa Board's policy to expand cocoa cultivation nationwide,' he noted. Chan stated that beyond serving as a strategic business platform, the Malaysia International Cocoa Fair offers a rare opportunity for the public to explore Sabah's cocoa industry and appreciate the craftsmanship behind chocolate-making through a variety of family-friendly activities. Visitors to the fair can look forward to seeing live chocolate-making demonstrations, chocolate tasting, cultural performances, learn about cocoa at the Cocoa Knowledge Hub, and the highly anticipated lucky draw. According to the Malaysian Cocoa Board, lucky draw prizes include a Perodua Axia, two units of all-terrain vehicle (ATV), motorcycles, electronic gadgets, household appliances, smartphones, hotel stay vouchers, and a variety of chocolate products. MICF 2025 will take place from at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), with free admission to MICF exhibition for all visitors; the official opening ceremony will be officiated by the Minister of Plantation and Commodities, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, on May 26. The event is expected to attract over 1,000 industry delegates for conferences and networking dinners, as well as 25,000 trade and public visitors throughout the four-day fair.
The Star
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Sabah to host first Malaysia International Cocoa Fair
KOTA KINABALU: Sabah is set to host the first Malaysia International Cocoa Fair (MICF) from May 24 to May 27, Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin announces. He said the fair's upcoming debut here underscores the federal government's commitment to supporting the state's growing prominence in Malaysia's cocoa industry. 'Sabah has long been a vital hub for cocoa production, and bringing MICF here is both symbolic and strategic,' he said in a statement on Friday (May 16). He added that the federal government recognised the event as a golden opportunity to showcase the richness of Sabah's cocoa to the world and urged more local players to participate. Organised by the Malaysian Cocoa Board, the MICF will be a major international platform to promote Malaysian cocoa and foster collaboration between local and international industry players, said Chan. There will be a wide range of activities and lucky draw prizes worth over RM100,000 up for grabs. Chan said that beyond serving as a strategic business platform, the MICF offers a rare opportunity for the public to explore Sabah's cocoa industry and appreciate the craftsmanship behind chocolate-making through a variety of family-friendly activities. 'Visitors to the fair can look forward to seeing live chocolate-making demonstrations, chocolate tasting, cultural performances, learning about cocoa at the Cocoa Knowledge Hub, and the highly anticipated lucky draw,' he said. According to the board, lucky draw prizes include a Perodua Axia, two units of all-terrain vehicle (ATV), motorcycles, electronic gadgets, household appliances, smartphones, hotel stay vouchers, and a variety of chocolate products. MICF 2025 will take place at the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), with free admission for all visitors. Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani is scheduled to launch the event on May 26. The four-day fair is expected to attract over 1,000 industry delegates for conferences and networking dinners, as well as 25,000 visitors.
