KOTA KINABALU: 31 October 2026 Government agencies must work with banks, industry and the private sector to help small and medium enterprises overcome business challenges. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said SMEs are vital to Sabah. They create jobs and sustain livelihoods in towns, districts and rural areas. “Many still struggle to access finance,…
KOTA KINABALU: 28 September 2026 BIGSABAH Sale will return to the Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) from 30 October to 1 November, with more than 600 booths and an expected 100,000 visitors. SICC chief executive officer and organising chairman Datuk Dr Rosmawati Lasuki said last year, the event drew 80,615 visitors to 650 booths. This…
KOTA KINABALU: April 30, 2026 The Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) aims to position itself as more than just a venue provider, but as a strategic partner in driving business connections and industry collaboration. Chief executive officer of D’Heritage Sdn Bhd, Datuk Dr Rosmawati Lasuki, said the centre is committed to supporting clients beyond hosting…
The Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) has hosted 2,737 events since its opening, including 989 international events, reflecting Sabah’s growing appeal as a competitive events destination. This represents stronger partnerships, growing regional connectivity and increasing confidence in what Sabah has to offer, its chief executive officer Datuk Dr Rosmawati Lasuki said. SICC also recorded 30,172…
The Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) has collaborated with federal and state agencies to support Malaysia’s agriculture and fisheries ecosystem during ramadan. Strategic partners include the Department of Agriculture Malaysia (DoA), Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA), Fisheries Development Authority of Malaysia (LKIM), Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI), Farmers’ Organisation Authority (LPP), and Sabah…
Fifty participants from various organisations underwent a short but intensive Sabah Business Events (BE) Bootcamp on February 3, focused on in-demand skills in sales and bidding. The programme was organised ahead of the Third International Business Forum, BE in Sabah 2026, held at the Sabah International Convention Centre from February 4–5. Sabah Convention Bureau (SCB)…
The Third International Business Events Forum – BE in SABAH 2026 recorded strong participation from domestic and international stakeholders, reflecting rising regional interest in business events platforms. Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Dr Andi Md Shamzureezal said the forum highlighted the expanding strategic role of Business Events (BEs) in facilitating regional engagement and…
The state government supports business events (BEs) as a means of enhancing regional engagement and investment dialogue, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. “We will leverage these platforms to expand cross-border collaboration and connect regional capabilities to global networks. “We will continue to enhance our standards and structure our partnerships with priority on implementation…
Business events (BE) in Sabah continued to surge due to strong support from all sectors. The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment (KePKAS), together with the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), and local agencies—the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) and the Malaysian Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (MACEOS)—have played a…
Sabah is making strides in promoting itself as a prime destination for international business and tourism. Kota Kinabalu City Hall Mayor, Dato’ Sri Dr Sabin Samitah, highlighted that the recent 2nd BigSabah Sale demonstrated strong interest from neighbouring countries, reinforcing efforts to position Kota Kinabalu as a hub for regional trade and cultural exchange. Held…