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Jane Vong Holmes

Senior Manager – Asia, GainingEdge

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Jane Vong Holmes is Senior Manager – Asia of GainingEdge, GainingEdge, a consultancy specialising in the business events industry since 2004, and a proud Partner of The Iceberg. Jane has been part of the consulting team on several GainingEdge projects in Asia, working with bureaus, tourism offices and convention centres in Hangzhou, Japan, Malaysia, South…

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Amelia Roziman

Chief Executive Officer, BESarawak

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Amelia is a pioneer of BESarawak with over 21 years of branding, marketing and PR experience whose career in the sector began as a sales coordinator. Within 12 years, she helms the organisation as a CEO. Coming from the indigenous Bidayuh tribe of Sarawak, she is passionate about developing her homeland and providing opportunities for…

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Sarawak Destination Legacy Report: A Decade of Transformation

This report launched at this year’s IBTM World sets out in detail the intentional planning and sophisticated business models behind Sarawak’s journey from minor regional conference destination to impact-oriented success story, with lessons for other destinations aiming to unlock the potential of their intellectual capital and to attract events that drive local economic development priorities.

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Sarawak Showcases “Whole of Government” Business Events Strategy at ICCA Congress

Sarawak’s delegation to ICCA Congress 2025 was led by The Honourable Data Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts, who announced MoUs with 12 other Sarawak ministries, formalising the multi-sector government engagement that has led to Sarawak’s 100% success-rate in winning international meeting bids since 2021. From TTR Weekly…

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LEAP Summit Culminates in Borneo Legacy Declaration

The first Legacy Event Advocacy Policy (LEAP) Summit in Malaysia ended with the adoption of the Borneo Legacy Declaration, setting out a framework for measuring and supporting the benefits of business events, beyond short-term economic impact. The summit was organised by The Iceberg and powered by Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak). From Conference & Meetings World…

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Amelia Roziman of BESarawak Receives The Iceberg Excellence Award

Amelia Roziman, CEO of Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak), has been honoured with The Iceberg Excellence Award. This recognition was presented during the inaugural LEGACY360 Education in Kuching, where Amelia’s bold vision, leadership in legacy-driven event strategies, and pioneering contributions to sustainable business events were celebrated. From TTR Weekly…

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Impact Not Just a Local Matter for Sarawak

The latest edition of Sarawak’s Borneo Inspires Legacy Awards (BILA) programme celebrates the power of business and professional events to generate positive societal value | From Borneo Post: Sarawak today celebrated visionary individuals and organisations driving transformative change through business events at the Borneo Inspires Legacy Awards 2025 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching…

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Sarawak Secures Strong University Interest in Impact-Focused Events

Sarawak is redefining academic conferences through BESarawak’s Academia Malaysia Advocacy Programme. With universities embracing legacy-driven events aligned to PCDS 2030 and UNSDGs, and innovations like AI.LEGACY plus major infrastructure growth, Sarawak is set to become the hub where research sparks lasting societal, environmental, and economic impact. From Sarawak Tribune…

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Sarawak Sets National Legacy Agenda at EventXpo 2025

Sarawak has once again made waves in Malaysia’s business events scene by returning to EventXpo 2025 with bigger goals and a stronger presence – reaffirming its role as Malaysia’s capital of legacy-driven business events. BESarawak unveiled LEGACY360, a legacy forum with five pillars (Advocate, Educate, Advance, Recognise, Support), and other initiatives. From BESarawak…

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ICMPC 2025: Driving Sarawak’s Future in Materials Science, Sustainable Development

From BIZ + Leisure: Sarawak will take centre stage in the global scientific community with the 17th International Conference on Materials Processing and Characterisation (ICMPC 2025) from November 27-29, 2025. To be held at Imperial Hotel, Miri, this conference will bring together leading researchers, engineers, and academics from all over the world such as the…

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Sarawak Pioneers LEGACY360 to Shape Global Business Event Legacies

From Boardroom: Sarawak has officially launched LEGACY360 – Business Events for a Sustainable Future, the first forum in Southeast Asia focused on advancing business event legacies. The initiative aims to position Sarawak as a leader in creating long-term economic, social, and environmental impacts through business events. Unveiled during an exclusive preview, LEGACY360 underscores BESarawak’s ambition…

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The Convention Centre Putting Sustainability at its Heart

From M&IT, GM John Burke on making sustainability a core business strategy at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre: As sustainability becomes a critical focus for the global MICE industry, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre has emerged as a trailblazer. Recently awarded Best Sustainability Initiative (Convention Centre) at M&C Asia Stella Awards 2024, the convention centre’s efforts…

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