{"id":3909,"date":"2026-04-01T15:56:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T15:56:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/?p=3909"},"modified":"2026-04-01T16:04:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T16:04:09","slug":"sicc-staged-2737-events-since-its-opening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/?p=3909","title":{"rendered":"SICC staged 2,737 events since its opening"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) has hosted 2,737 events since its opening, including 989 international events, reflecting Sabah\u2019s growing appeal as a competitive events destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SICC also recorded 30,172 diners during its Resepi Nusantara Asian Buffet from Feb 26 to March 18, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" data-id=\"3907\" src=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20260401_1021317139452378022471652-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20260401_1021317139452378022471652-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20260401_1021317139452378022471652-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20260401_1021317139452378022471652-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20260401_1021317139452378022471652-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/20260401_1021317139452378022471652.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The figures reflect the spirit of Ramadan and reconnection among communities, she said during the convention centre\u2019s Hari Raya celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also present was Yayasan Sabah director Datuk Seri Ghulamhaidar Khan Bahadar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe were truly encouraged to see many returning multiple times to share this experience with others,\u201d Rosmawati said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She said the response reinforced SICC\u2019s role not just as a business events venue, but as a platform that brings people together through shared cultural and culinary experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking ahead, she said SICC will organise the BigSabah Sale from Oct 30 to Nov 1 as a marketplace for regional trade and engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">About 650 booths will be featured, including a diverse mix of businesses, SMEs, gourmet and specialty food operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event aims to promote the BIMP-EAGA growth corridor by offering opportunities for cross-border trade, market entry and business expansion, she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rosmawati also announced the appointment of Veronica Ngagasegaran as the new director of sales and marketing to further strengthen industry partnerships.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) has hosted 2,737 events since its opening, including 989 international events, reflecting Sabah\u2019s growing appeal as a competitive events destination. 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