SCB has set up ‘govt and industry relations’ division
KUCHING: The Sarawak Convention Bureau (SCB), Malaysia’s first bureau in driving the business events profession, has established a Government and Industry Relations (GIR) division to foster concrete relationships with government and local agencies across the country.
GIR aims to work hand-in-hand to forge a strong coalition between state and federal entities, industry partners, with SCB.
“Our broader community has yet to fully understand the value of having business events in Sarawak. This division will pave the way in driving greater working relationships with government bodies, universities and the public in servicing this profession,” said general manager of SCB’s Government and Industry Relations division Chew Chang Guan.
“Gaining support from the broader community will give Sarawak greater capacity to bring in more business events. This will cascade into greater opportunities and benefit the state as a whole.”
GIR consists of four departments: Research headed by Elynnie Dominic; Industry Development by Dylan Redas Noel; Project Liaison – Felicia Foo; and Government Relations by Chew himself.
SCB managing director Mike Cannon portrays full confidence in this division: “We have an outstanding team. They are enthusiastic, passionate, talented individuals - the cream of the crop! With the partnership of state government departments, professional and business groups, this alliance will be an unstoppable force in bringing substantial business events to the state.
“Imagine the possibilities that we can achieve together. Through these synergistic partnerships, we are not only transforming the socioeconomic development landscape of the state, but are also creating a ripple across the country’s education, research, export trade and foreign exchange,” Cannon said.
The GIR division has launched its first initiative through the Sejiwa Senada 2016 programme, a directive by the State’s Planning Unit to raise awareness of the functions held by each government entity.
“By partaking in the event, we are looking forward to discuss prospects with the government bodies, while educating industry suppliers and creating awareness for SCB and the business of business events,” Chew said.
For more information on the GIR division, Chew can be reached via email (chewcg@ sarawakcb.com), phone (082242516) or visit the GIR team during the Sejiwa Senada 2016 programme in Kapit (March 4 to 6) , Mukah (March 18 to 20), Limbang (April 1 to 3), Sri Aman (April 8 to 10), Samarahan (April 15 to 17) and Kuching (April 22 to 24).
Gaining support from the broader community will give Sarawak greater capacity to bring in more business events. This will cascade into greater opportunities and benefit the state as a whole. — Chew Chang Guan, SCB Government and Industry Relations division general manager