The Borneo Post

Tradex a living showcase of Sibu businesses

- By Danny Wong reporters@theborneop­ost.com

SIBU: The Sales and Exhibition Expo ( Tradex) Sibu is an important component of Borneo Cultural Festival ( BCF) as a platform for entreprene­urs to showcase their skills, providing informatio­n and promotion to consumers.

Dudong assemblyma­n Datuk Tiong Thai King said since the expo began eight years ago, it has gathered a following of many interested entreprene­urs and consumers.

“With the exposure to the public, local entreprene­urs will be able to connect directly with clients vis- a-vis a better understand­ing of market demand, thus improving their products and service.

“Potential clients also obtain latest informatio­n in connection with the new products and services on offer in the market.

“It is undeniable that it improves the quality of local businesses, giving more addedvalue to clients and in upgrading the living standard of the people,” he said when declaring open the Sibu Tradex 2016 at Town Square Phase II here on Thursday night.

With the exposure to the public, local entreprene­urs will be able to connect directly with clients vis-a-vis a better understand­ing of market demand, thus improving their products and service. Potential clients also obtain latest informatio­n in connection with the new products and services on offer in the market. Datuk Tiong Thai King, Dudong assemblyma­n

Sibu Tradex 2016 organised by Cityvine (M) Sdn Bhd has chalked more than 100 entreprene­urs to take part in the expo from July 21 to 31.

Also present were managing director Prisca Leong of Cityvine, Ambank Sibu branch ( Tanahmas) head Stanley Ong Wee Siong, OCBC Sibu branch manager Albee Ling and organising chairman Tiong Chiong Ong.

Tiong ( Thai King), who is also chairman of Sibu Municipal Council, hoped all participan­ts of Sibu Tradex would give their best to clients so as to develop their businesses.

“Your success is very important for the developmen­t of Sibu and providing job opportunit­ies for the people as well as rendering income tax to the government,” he said.

Besides the healthy competitio­n, he said the increased participan­ts of Tradex also forge closer cooperatio­n to create new business opportunit­ies.

He commended Cityvine’s effort in improving the exhibition space and facilities, including usage of Facebook to encourage participan­ts to give more attractive­ness to their exhibition.

“The competitio­n among the Tradex participan­ts, like the Best Promoter and Best Exhibition Booth, is also a new sign for organising and uplifting the image of Sibu Tradex and BCF for visitors from outside,” Tiong added.

Sibu Tradex 2016 encompasse­s five major categories of exhibits, mainly automotive, food & beverage, household, fashion and wellness.

 ??  ?? In the photo frame for remembranc­e are (from left) Ong, Tradex organiser Chiong Ong, Tiong Thai King, Leong of Cityvine and Ling at the opening ceremony of Sibu Tradex 2016.
In the photo frame for remembranc­e are (from left) Ong, Tradex organiser Chiong Ong, Tiong Thai King, Leong of Cityvine and Ling at the opening ceremony of Sibu Tradex 2016.

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