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SME Sabah, IEM emphasise cross-sector partnerships
Published on: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Published on: Thu, May 29, 2025 Text Size: IEM Sabah vice chairman Ir. Ts. Tan KJ, JP (fourth left) presenting a memento to SME Sabah president Dr Deledda Tan. Kota Kinabalu: The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Sabah (SME Sabah) and the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) Sabah Branch reinforced their collaboration on Wednesday with a shared focus on enhancing innovation and technical expertise across Sabah's business and engineering sectors. This was expressed during SME Sabah's courtesy visit to IEM Sabah Branch at its office in Damai Point, a meeting that emphasised the important role of cross-sector partnerships in driving sustainable development. Attendees included senior leaders from SME Sabah led by its President Dr Deledda Tan, IEM Sabah led by Vice Chairman I Tan Kok Jyh and ACEM Sabah led by Chairman Benny Song Perng Yeu, signalling a united push toward innovation-driven progress. A key outcome was IEM Sabah's official endorsement of SME Sabah's upcoming SME Conference, along with the approval of 6.5 Continuing Professional Development points for engineers in attendance, a testament to the event's value in professional upskilling. The session concluded on a positive note, with both parties expressing optimism for long-term engagement to boost the development of local industries through strategic collaboration between SMEs and the engineering sector. The SME Conference, a flagship event of SME Sabah, is expected to bring together professionals, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to discuss growth strategies, innovation, and sustainability. * 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.
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