News & Events

SBF held a Networking Hour on 25 November 2024, featuring a presentation on the Sarawak & Federal Budgets and recent updates on EPF matters by Datuk Philip Ting.

The Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) held an engagement session on e-Invoicing with Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDNM) on 7 November 2024, at Chemsain Building, Kuching.

Dato Sri Abg Hj Abdul Karim bin Tun Datuk Abg Hj Openg, President of SCCI, along with Mr Albert Tang, Honorary Secretary, welcomed Mr Richard Colley, Director of Trade at the British High Commission KL, at the SCCI Office on 22 October 2024.

Today, 12 September 2024, Ms. Eva Oskam, Deputy Ambassador from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Malaysia, along with Ms. Hoh Li Huan, Agriculture Advisor, and Ms. Agnes Seah, Senior Economic Officer, made a courtesy visit to the Sarawak Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) office.

Dato Sri Abang Hj Abdul Karim bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg (President of SBF & SCCI) and members welcomed visitors from Zhejiang Yuexiu University (ZYU) China, at the Telang Usan Hotel, Kuching on 22 August 2024.

The Sarawak Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) held a vibrant networking dinner for its Bintulu members to foster stronger ties on July 22, 2024, at the New World Suites Hotel in Bintulu.

Dato Sri Abang Haji Abdul Karim Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, President of SCCI received a courtesy visit from CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad at the SCCI Office.

Dato Sri Abang Haji Abdul Karim Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, President, Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) and Sarawak Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) today welcomed guests from MEF Academy represented by Dr Dzulzalani Eden, Director MEFA and from Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) led by En Rody Malik Group CEO.

Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) President Dato Sri Abang Haji Abdul Karim bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg inked an MOU with Mr Denys Mykhailiuk, Deputy Head of Mission, The Embassy of Ukraine in Malaysia this morning, 21.5.24 at SCCI Office.

Participants of the Regional Specific Tourist Guide (RSTG) training program underwent the Tourist Guide Exams at the Permai Rainforest from 23-29 April 2024, covering theory, oral, bus coaching and thematic interpretation.

Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) and Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment (MINTRED) recently conducted a joint site visit across Miri and Bintulu from 18-20th March 2024 as part of the initiative to evaluate the progress and impact of training programs facilitated by the ongoing SBF Recovery BizFund.

Sarawak Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) was presented the opportunity to participate in a Networking Session with the Commonwealth Enterprise & Investment Council and its Chairman.

The EuroCham Malaysia's EU Business Day 2024, held amidst the backdrop of global challenges, emerged as a beacon of resilience and opportunity.

SCCI Member, Senator Robert Lau represented Malaysia in a Technical Meeting on Decent Sustainable Work in the Inland Water Ways (IWW) Sector held in Geneva, Switzerland from 20-24 November 2023, organized by the International Labour Organization (ILO).

Datuk Philip Ting, Deputy President of the Sarawak Chamber of Commerce & Industry represented the Chamber in the inaugural International Business Review (IBR) Borneo Awards 2023 as a panelist in its Plenary session held recently at Riverside Majestic Hotel on 3rd November 2023.

BIMP EAGA Business Council (BEBC) led by BEBC Chairman Malaysia, Country Director BIMP-EAGA Business Council (BEBC) Sarawak, Mr Nobel Pang, paid a courtesy call on Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah, Minister-in-charge of BIMP EAGA.

SCCI members met and interacted with members from CISA (Information Service Industry Association of Taiwan) delegation led by their Director, Mr Kao Min-Chun at DUBS Office earlier this afternoon.

SCCI President Dato Sri Abang Haji Abdul Karim welcomed a courtesy visit from Singapore Malay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SMCCI) led by its IPP Mr Farid Khan and other members.

Engagement dinner with delegates from BIMP-EAGA BEBC Brunei led by its Country Chairman Dr Haris and BIMP-EAGA BEBC Indonesia led by Chairperson Ibu Ira including guest of honour, YB Datuk Amar Haji Awang Tengah bin Ali Hasan, Deputy Premier of Sarawak, hosted by Mr Nobel Pang, the new Chairman of BIMP-EAGA Sarawak.

SCCI Committee Member Dato’ Sri Ir Peter Lu as guest speaker at the International Energy Summit 2023 held in conjunction with the 5th International Energy Week (IEW) 2023.

Courtesy call to Datu Dr Muhammad Abdullah bin Zaidel, Deputy of State Secretary on 12.5.23. Datu Dr Muhammad Abdullah is the Co-Chairman of the upcoming Premier of Sarawak Industry Excellence Awards (PSIEA 2023), organized by the Sarawak Business Federation.

"SCCI Networking Hour" comes to all members again. HRD Corp kicked-off the series this year with a 'HRD Insights' presentation on 21.3.23 at MEF Sarawak Region Office.

Mr Francis Peters. Counselor for Commercial Affairs and Mr Kisok Kumar, Commercial Specialist from the Embassy of the United States of America in Kuala Lumpur called on YBhg Dato Sri Abang Hj Abdul Karim Tun Abang Hj Openg, President SCCI and committee members today, 28 February 2023 to explore potentials in raising awareness of business opportunities in Malaysia and Sarawak in particular, to companies in the United States with hope of future collaboration.

Conference call session hosted by SCCI with Australia Malaysia Business Chamber Western Australia (AMBCWA). SCCI was represented by Committee, Mr Nobel Pang and AMBCWA by its President Mr Keith Anthonisz.