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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…
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…
The library of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Balai Ringin (Balai Ringin Secondary School) was given a new lease of life with a donation of 2,000 books by BESarawak and the organising committee of the 15th Joint DCCI-KCCI Gawai-Kaamatan 2024 Celebration. Two years ago, an explosion destroyed the school’s library, leaving students without access to essential…
The award-winning BESLegacy Initiative by Business Events Sarawak is helping associations and other meeting planners make an impact beyond the conference halls. Learn how the BESLegacy Initiative goes beyond hosting events to build a sustainable future, drive economic growth, and foster cultural and social development. Find out what legacy impact really means and how Sarawak…
From M&C/ASIA: As the winner of M&C Asia Stella Award’s Best Sustainability Initiative (Destination) title, Sarawak has solidified its position as a leader in legacy and innovation for the MICE industry. Amelia Roziman, CEO of Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak), discusses how the destination has seamlessly woven sustainability into every facet of its business events strategy.
Growing its business events sector is part of Malaysia’s strategy to achieve status as a developed nation by 2020. This case study presents the contribution made by the 55th ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) Congress towards developing the business events sector in the country. ICCA’s event engaged political leaders and the local community to raise awareness of the needs…
The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) is Malaysia’s premier award-winning venue, owned by KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) and is proudly managed by Convex Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a joint-venture between KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd and ASM Global. Located right in the heart of the country’s capital city, and…
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John Burke is the General Manager of the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) and is a senior venue operation professional with over 25 years’ experience working across all areas of venue and event management including leadership, commercial management, construction liaison, vendor management, programme management, facility operations & engineering, and audio visual (AV) & technical…
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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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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…
From TTG mice: Sarawak’s business events legacy takes a significant step forward as Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak) and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) combine forces to develop the first economic and legacy impact study of its kind in Malaysia. The partnership between BESarawak and UNIMAS will see two key projects implemented – an Economic Impact Study;…
From TTG Asia: In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Malaysia-China diplomatic relations, both countries have introduced visa-free travel policies for their citizens. Malaysians enjoy visa-free entry to China until the end of 2025, while Chinese travellers to Malaysia benefit similarly until the end of 2026. These initiatives have sparked a significant surge in bilateral…
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