KUCHING: Sarawak must continue to capitalise on the untapped potential of Borneo and secure opportunities ahead of competitors in order to establish itself as Borneo’s trade capital.
In stating this, Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said legacy impact is going to be more important than ever in establishing Sarawak as a leader in Borneo in order to benefit from the region’s expected rapid growth and rising prominence.
“To support these measures, the Sarawak government is already planning to develop new infrastructure. Borneo Convention Centre Kuching will be expanded; Miri will have its own convention centre; and Sarawak is establishing its own airline to improve our connectivity around the region.
“We will also expand the manpower at Business Events Sarawak, which will drive these changes.
“This agency will take on a critical role, and funding will be increased to support sustainable, purpose-driven business events,” he said at the 10th Anak Sarawak Awards ceremony at the Imperial Hotel here yesterday (May 12).
On another note, he said the Anak Sarawak Awards, which is Malaysia’s first business events award programme, will be replaced with the Borneo Inspires Legacy Awards.
“This is something bigger and bolder that complements our vision to become Malaysia and Borneo’s legacy capital for business events,” he said.
He said the Borneo Inspires Legacy Awards will honour business event leaders with a passion for excellence in legacy leadership.
“We can no longer confine our thinking to just Sarawak. We must adopt a broader perspective that incorporates the opportunities present in Borneo.
“Indonesia’s new capital Nusantara is already developing, and once it emerges, our business events industry should be ready to seize opportunities,” he said.
The Borneo Inspires Legacy Awards, he said, will encompass fresh categories and welcome nominations from all over the world who meet the qualifying criteria.
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