13th WIEF aims to highlight aspects of disruptive change
KUCHING: The upcoming 13th World Islamic Economic Forum ( WIEF) aims to highlight the aspects of disruptive change through the chosen theme ‘Disruptive Change: Impact and Challenges’.
Speaking to the press in Kuala Lumpur recently, Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, who represented Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg, said it has been his personal wish to host the WIEF in Sarawak and was looking forward to welcoming the forum to Kuching for the 13th edition.
“This year’s theme is particularly timely as Sarawak is poised to be the next corridor of growth with the commitment to develop the ICT infrastructure to support the digital industries and e-commerce.
“With this partnership, it will be our privilege to share the finer points of Sarawak’s journey of transformation, h he said.
Earlier, both Awang Tengah and Abang Johari attended a meeting and luncheon hosted by the patron of WIEF Foundation and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak in Kuala Lumpur.
However, as the chief minister has to be in Australia for an official visit, he has tasked Awang Tengah to represent him at the press conference together with WIFE Foundation chairman Tun Musa Hitam.
This year’s theme is particularly timely as Sarawak is poised to be the next corridor of growth with the commitment to develop the ICT infrastructure to support the digital industries and e-commerce. Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan, Deputy Chief Minister
Proceedings for the 13th WIEF took off with satellite events running up to the forum in November, with discussions held to address key industry vectors of growth in Disruptive Science, Technology and Innovation, Halal Consumables and Services, Islamic Finance and Law, Arts, Culture and Design as well as Entrepreneurship and Emerging Spaces.
The forum has been a steadfast advocate for inclusive, sustainable and ethical growth through promoting regional cooperation, driving businesses and positively impacting communities.
More importantly, it has also witnessed first-hand how rapidly and extensively the global business landscape has changed. This year the forum will bring its signature brand of incisive discourse and initiatives to Sarawak at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching from Nov 21 to 23.