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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur wins top MICE venue award
KUALA LUMPUR: World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL), originally known as Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) has been named Best Established MICE Venue & Special Event at the Tourism Industry Awards 2025 (TIA 2025), cementing its status as a leader in Malaysia's business events scene. The award, presented on Aug 9 by Selangor's EXCO for Local Government and Tourism Datuk Ng Suee Lim, Tourism Selangor chief executive officer Chua Yee Ling, and TIA 2025 organising chairman Datuk Emmy Suraya Hussein, recognises industry players that deliver exceptional, holistic, and inclusive tourism experiences. TIA 2025, organised by the Malaysia International Tourism Development Association (MiTDA) in collaboration with Tourism Selangor and Santai Travel magazine, was graced by Menteri Besar Selangor Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and Deputy Minister of Economy Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib. "This award reflects the continuous efforts of WTCKL's team to lead the MICE or business events, industry not only in Malaysia but also internationally," said Datuk Sri Dr Irmohizam Ibrahim, group managing director of WTCKL and board member of the World Trade Centres Association (WTCA). "It further strengthens our drive to position Malaysia as a global hub for business events while also showcasing Malaysia's exquisite hospitality to the world." As one of Malaysia's most iconic convention centres, WTCKL continues to attract world-class conferences, exhibitions, and events, leveraging its professional services and strategic location. It offers a wide array of event spaces, exhibition halls, pillarless banquet halls, and functional rooms including the famous Dewan Merdeka. Its largest theatre can seat up to 3,000 guests. This latest accolade serves as a springboard for WTCKL to further expand its global reach and competitiveness in the fast-evolving business events sector.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
WTCKL wins Industry Outstanding Award for business events excellence
KUALA LUMPUR: World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) has been awarded the Industry Outstanding Award (Service) by the Federation of Malaysian Business Associations (FMBA). The recognition highlights WTCKL's dedication to excellence in the business events sector during the Malaysia Industry Award 2025 (MINDA 2025). Group managing director Datuk Seri Irmohizam Ibrahim stated that the award underscores the centre's commitment to innovation and client-focused experiences. 'We are deeply honoured to receive this prestigious award, which not only recognises our team's unwavering commitment to service excellence but also defines WTCKL's prominent role as a pioneer in Malaysia's convention centre landscape,' he said. MINDA 2025 was held alongside the ASEAN Business Community Development Forum and ASEAN Business Networking Minds. - Bernama
New Straits Times
25-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Irmohizam receives Malaysia Outstanding Business Icon Excellence Award 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Dr Irmohizam Ibrahim, group managing director of World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) and board director of the World Trade Centres Association (WTCA), received the Outstanding Business Icon Excellence Award 2025 at the Malaysia Economic Forum held at Berjaya Times Square Hotel yesterday. The award was presented by Tunku Datuk Seri Utama Naquiyuddin Tuanku Ja'afar. The forum, themed "Navigating the Future: Pioneering Economic Resilience and Green Prosperity", was jointly organised by the Economic Club of Kuala Lumpur (ECKL) and the KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific (KSI). It brought together leaders from government, business, and academia to chart Malaysia's economic direction amid global uncertainty. The Malaysia Outstanding Business Icon Excellence Award recognises exceptional CEOs, C-suite executives, and business leaders who have demonstrated remarkable leadership, strategic foresight, and significant contributions to the business sector. It also honours leadership that advances the Business Events (BE) industry by promoting excellence, collaboration, and global recognition. Irmohizam was recognised for his visionary leadership and dedication to advancing the BE sector through innovation and collaborative growth. "This award is not just a personal milestone but a reflection of the collective efforts of my team at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur in navigating the evolving Business Events landscape. "I remain committed to fostering innovation and cross-industry collaboration, and I look forward to seeing Malaysia's Business Events industry continue to grow as a vital platform for global exchange, thought leadership, and sustainable economic impact," he said in a statement. –Bernama
Barnama
25-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Irmohizam Receives Malaysia Outstanding Business Icon Excellence Award 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) – Datuk Seri Dr Irmohizam Ibrahim, group managing director of World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) and board director of the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA), received the Outstanding Business Icon Excellence Award 2025 at the Malaysia Economic Forum held at Berjaya Times Square Hotel yesterday. The award was presented by Tunku Datuk Seri Utama Naquiyuddin Tuanku Ja'afar. The forum, themed 'Navigating the Future: Pioneering Economic Resilience and Green Prosperity', was jointly organised by the Economic Club of Kuala Lumpur (ECKL) and the KSI Strategic Institute for Asia Pacific (KSI). It brought together leaders from government, business, and academia to chart Malaysia's economic direction amid global uncertainty.
The Sun
03-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
HAWANA strategic partners laud media's role to elevate nation's image
KUALA LUMPUR: Strategic partners of National Journalists' Day (HAWANA) 2025 have described their sponsorship as a crucial effort to strengthen the media's role in shaping Malaysia's image and reputation on the global stage. World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) Group Managing Director Datuk Seri Dr Irmohizam Ibrahim said the decision to become the official venue for this year's HAWANA celebration is a gesture of appreciation for the media industry. 'HAWANA is the ideal platform to recognise and honour the contributions of journalists. Organising such events should not rest on one entity alone, but require collaboration across multiple agencies to ensure their mission and vision are fully realised,' he told Bernama. Irmohizam was met at the HAWANA 2025-Bernama Strategic Partners' Appreciation Ceremony and Official Launch of BERNAMA Motorhome-Mobile Studio by Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil at Wisma Bernama here today. Present were Communications Ministry secretary-general Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, as well as Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) chief executive officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin and editor-in-chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj, who is also HAWANA 2025 project director. Meanwhile, GM Klang Brand Communication executive Nurhani Yasmeen Mohd Zainan said the company's sponsorship for HAWANA reflects its appreciation for the media's continuous support of local industry development. 'We hope our contribution helps further develop the media sector and journalism as a whole. 'Indeed, the media plays a vital role in communicating GM Klang's activities to the public,' she said. The sentiment was shared by Amanah Saham Nasional Berhad (ASNB) Head of Marketing and Branding Natasha Abd Aziz, who praised the consistent support from media practitioners, especially the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama), in expanding Permodalan Nasional Berhad's (PNB) financial literacy initiatives nationwide. 'Bernama plays a key role in national development as a primary news source for the public. 'We highly value journalists' efforts, especially in navigating the many challenges of producing quality reporting,' she said. HAWANA 2025, slated to be held from June 13 to 15 at the WTCKL with the theme 'Journalism in the New Era: Embracing AI, Safeguarding Ethics', has so far attracted support from 79 strategic partners, up from 44 last year, signalling increased trust in the nation's largest journalism event. The main ceremony of the celebration will be on June 14, with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim being the guest of honour. More than 1,000 media practitioners, representatives of local journalists' associations and media representatives from ASEAN member states are expected to attend the celebration while exchanging ideas as well as establishing strategic relationships. HAWANA, now in its fifth edition since its debut in 2018, is organised annually to recognise the essential role of journalists in national development.
