Miti Day in KK today expected to be a big draw

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah will be hosting the Miti Day today, October 19 at the Hilton Hotel Kota Kinabalu from 8.30 am.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Mohd Shafie bin Haji Apdal, and Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Darell Leiking are scheduled to grace the event in the afternoon.

Among federal ministers expected to be attending the event are Miti’s secretary general, Datuk Lokman Hakim Ali, deputy secretary general (industry) Datuk K. Talagavathi, deputy secretary general (trade) Dato Sri Norazman Ayob, and deputy secretary general (investment) Hairil Yahri Yaacob.

During the event, many programs have been lined up, including the introduction of the Industry4wrd – National Policy on Industry 4.0, forum on MIDF Financing, Forum on e-Dagang Bersama Rakyat, talks on Business Partner for Global Ventures/ Cross Border Financing, talks on Free Trade Agreement (FTA), talks on Import Export and other things, which is something that the local industry players can look forward to.

Also included are the Innorace (treasure hunt), Miti and Agencies exhibitions, Career Fair, Food Trucks and Artist performances.

“This event is usually conducted once a month in Peninsular Malaysia but this time round, this important event will be held in Sabah for the first time. This gives a good opportunity to Sabahans to get to know Miti more better, especially the ministry’s roles and functions. Those looking for career opportunity can also submit their resume to the 23 participating companies and government agencies which are offering 1,500 jobs. It’s an event not to be missed,” said Pritchard Gumbaris, political secretary to Darell Leiking.

To make the event more exciting, there will also be lucky draws for visitors and participants; the winner will bring back a brand new Perodua Alza, a motorcycle, mountain bike, flight tickets from Kota Kinabalu to Kuala Lumpur and many more exciting prizes.

There will be a free shuttle bus service provided from Donggongon to Hilton Hotel from 6.30 am onwards to allow visitors to travel with ease.