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Daily Express
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Express
Business Events's success was due to support: Christina
Published on: Thursday, June 12, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jun 12, 2025 Text Size: Liew (left) listens to a briefing by Dr Rosmawati (right). Kota Kinabalu: Continued support from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment (KePKAS), together with international bodies such as International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), and local agencies played a pivotal role in elevating BE (Business Events) in Sabah into a respectable regional forum from the time it was first introduced in 2024 to raise greater awareness among local BE players. State Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Seri Christina Liew made this evaluation after receiving the BE in Sabah 2025 Post-Event Report from Organising Chairperson Datuk Dr Hajah Rosmawati Lasuki during a courtesy call on Monday. Advertisement 'More importantly, aggressive international marketing efforts by Dr Rosmawati and her team have significantly raised the visibility of Sabah on the global business events map. Sabah's participation in the ICCA Congress 2024 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has borne fruit,' she said. Dr Rosmawati, who is also the CEO of Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), expressed her appreciation for unwavering support from KePKAS and the Chief Minister's Office. 'From high-level dialogues to impactful connections, BE in Sabah is now drawing attention as a serious platform for international business collaboration,' she said. Briefing the Minister, she said 161 international delegates representing 29 countries attended this year's edition of BE in Sabah, themed 'Empowering Asia Pacific Through Business Events'. The two-day forum highlighted global insights, sustainability, and strategic partnerships. 'The event also delivered tangible economic returns for Sabah. Direct Delegate Expenditure (DDE) was recorded at RM899,364.00, a significant increase from RM588,800 in 2024. 'Similarly, the Total Economic Impact (TEI) soared from RM1.38 million in 2024 to RM2.1 million in 2025. This reflects a growing confidence and participation in Sabah's business events landscape. 'Tax revenue also increased from RM35,328 in 2024 to RM53,961 this year, while the number of jobs supported rose from 100 to 120. This indicates broader economic stimulation across the tourism, hospitality, and service sectors,' Dr Rosmawati shared. Updating Liew on the next phase of Sabah's journey as a regional BE hub, she said the 3rd edition of BE in Sabah is scheduled to take place from Feb 4-5 next year under the new theme 'Global Collaboration Through Business Events'. It is jointly organised by SICC and MACEOS Sabah Chapter. 'The 2026 edition will mark a turning point, not just a forum but a full-scale live demonstration of the strength and potential of global business events 'BE in Sabah 2026 will bring together decision makers, organisers, and associations from around the world, not just to connect but to experience the global business events ecosystem in motion,' Dr Rosmawati assured. Sabah, which delivers a seamless, professional experience through a trusted supply chain, world class venues, efficient logistics, and rich cultural heritage, is where the world meets and where business events move forward together, she added. Also present were the Ministry's Permanent Secretary Datuk Josie Lai, SICC Director of Finance Catherina Wee, Assistant Director of Corporate Communications Clara Lim, and Assistant Manager of Corporate Communications Rachel Hee. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * 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
3 days ago
- Business
- Borneo Post
Sabah set to shine as global business events hub in 2026
Liew (left) being briefed by Dr Rosmawati (right). KOTA KINABALU (June 11): Sabah will enter the next phase of its journey as a regional business events (BE) hub next year. Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) chief executive officer Datuk Dr Hajah Rosmawati Lasuki said the third edition of BE in Sabah is scheduled to take place from Feb 4-5 next year under the new theme 'Global Collaboration Through Business Events'. It is jointly organised by SICC and MACEOS Sabah Chapter. 'The 2026 edition will mark a turning point, not just a forum but a full-scale live demonstration of the strength and potential of global business events. 'BE in Sabah 2026 will bring together decision makers, organisers and associations from around the world, not just to connect but to experience the global business events ecosystem in motion,' Dr Rosmawati said when briefing Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Christina Liew on Monday. Sabah, which delivers a seamless, professional experience through a trusted supply chain, world class venues, efficient logistics and rich cultural heritage, is where the world meets and where business events move forward together, she added. Liew said the continued support from her ministry (KePKAS), together with international bodies such as International Congress and Convention Association and local agencies, including the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau and Malaysian Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers, has played a pivotal role in elevating BE in Sabah into a respectable regional forum from the time it was first introduced in 2024 to raise greater awareness among local BE players. 'More importantly, aggressive international marketing efforts by Dr Rosmawati and her team have significantly raised the visibility of Sabah on the global business events map. Sabah's participation in the ICCA Congress 2024 in Abu Dhabi, UAE, has borne fruit,' she said. Dr Rosmawati expressed her appreciation for unwavering support from KePKAS and the Chief Minister's Office. 'From high-level dialogues to impactful connections, BE in Sabah is now drawing attention as a serious platform for international business collaboration,' she said. Briefing the minister, she said 161 international delegates representing 29 countries attended this year's edition of BE in Sabah, themed 'Empowering Asia Pacific Through Business Events'. The two-day forum highlighted global insights, sustainability, and strategic partnerships. 'The event also delivered tangible economic returns for Sabah. Direct delegate expenditure was recorded at RM899,364, a significant increase from RM588,800 in 2024. 'Similarly, the total economic impact soared from RM1.38 million in 2024 to RM2.1 million in 2025. This reflects a growing confidence and participation in Sabah's business events landscape. 'Tax revenue also increased from RM35,328 in 2024 to RM53,961 this year, while the number of jobs supported rose from 100 to 120. This indicates broader economic stimulation across the tourism, hospitality, and service sectors,' Dr Rosmawati shared. Also present were the ministry's Permanent Secretary Datuk Josie Lai, SICC Director of Finance Catherina Wee, Assistant Director of Corporate Communications Clara Lim, and Assistant Manager of Corporate Communications Rachel Hee.
New Straits Times
14-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Malaysia's maritime patrol aircraft project in Italy 60pct complete
KUALA LUMPUR: The construction of two maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) for Malaysia has reached 60 per cent completion. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the aircraft, with a procurement value of RM899 million, are being built in Turin, Italy, and will significantly enhance the country's ability to monitor its vast maritime areas once completed. "These aircraft will play an important role in safeguarding our national waters, especially in addressing threats such as smuggling, illegal fishing and encroachments," he said during a working visit to the facility involved in the project in Turin this week. Khaled said the procurement reflects the government's commitment to strengthening national defence assets, particularly in improving maritime surveillance capabilities. Once operational, the patrol aircraft will support enforcement agencies by providing real-time data and intelligence to ensure the security and sovereignty of Malaysia's maritime zones. The Defence Ministry, in a statement, said the procurement of these aircraft is one of the country's key initiatives to bolster maritime defence, especially in conducting maritime air operations and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. The acquisition of the ATR-72 MPA from Leonardo S.p.A was formalised during the 16th Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (Lima) in May 2023. It was part of a broader strategy under the RMAF Capability Development Plan 2055, which envisions the procurement of six MPAs by 2035 in three phases. "As a maritime nation situated at the crossroads of the Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean regions, Malaysia needs to enhance its maritime domain awareness. "These aircraft will enable us to conduct continuous aerial patrols over strategic waters such as the Straits of Malacca, the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea," the ministry said. During the visit, Khaled met with Leonardo S.p.A's management to explore new areas of cooperation. "This visit is a clear reflection of the government's responsibility to ensure high-value defence projects are completed according to schedule, specifications and quality," the ministry said. It added that the visit also served to deepen bilateral defence ties between Malaysia and Italy, in line with the third pillar of Malaysia's Defence Strategic Framework, which emphasises credible partnerships to safeguard national security, regional stability and global peace. Accompanying Khaled during the visit were Air Force chief General Tan Sri Mohd Asghar Khan Goriman Khan and Defence Ministry's deputy secretary-general (policy) Mohd Yani Daud.
New Straits Times
13-05-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Malaysia's maritime patrol aircraft project in Italy 60pc complete
KUALA LUMPUR: The construction of two maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) for Malaysia has reached 60 per cent completion. Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the aircraft, with a procurement value of RM899 million, are being built in Turin, Italy, and will significantly enhance the country's ability to monitor its vast maritime areas once completed. "These aircraft will play an important role in safeguarding our national waters, especially in addressing threats such as smuggling, illegal fishing and encroachments," he said during a working visit to the facility involved in the project in Turin this week. Khaled said the procurement reflects the government's commitment to strengthening national defence assets, particularly in improving maritime surveillance capabilities. Once operational, the patrol aircraft will support enforcement agencies by providing real-time data and intelligence to ensure the security and sovereignty of Malaysia's maritime zones. The Defence Ministry, in a statement, said the procurement of these aircraft is one of the country's key initiatives to bolster maritime defence, especially in conducting maritime air operations and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. The acquisition of the ATR-72 MPA from Leonardo S.p.A was formalised during the 16th Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (Lima) in May 2023. It was part of a broader strategy under the RMAF Capability Development Plan 2055, which envisions the procurement of six MPAs by 2035 in three phases. "As a maritime nation situated at the crossroads of the Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean regions, Malaysia needs to enhance its maritime domain awareness. "These aircraft will enable us to conduct continuous aerial patrols over strategic waters such as the Straits of Malacca, the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea," the ministry said. During the visit, Khaled met with Leonardo S.p.A's management to explore new areas of cooperation. "This visit is a clear reflection of the government's responsibility to ensure high-value defence projects are completed according to schedule, specifications and quality," the ministry said. It added that the visit also served to deepen bilateral defence ties between Malaysia and Italy, in line with the third pillar of Malaysia's Defence Strategic Framework, which emphasises credible partnerships to safeguard national security, regional stability and global peace. Accompanying Khaled during the visit were Air Force chief General Tan Sri Mohd Asghar Khan Goriman Khan and Defence Ministry's deputy secretary-general (policy) Mohd Yani Daud.
