Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) successfully organized a Media Engagement with guest speaker Mr Ronnie Teo, President of the Kuching Division Journalists Association (KDJA) on 27 September 2024 at Riverside Majestic Hotel Kuching.
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.
Courtesy Visit by Zhejiang Yuexiu University (ZYU) China
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 Business Federation (SBF) hosted a Networking Hour for its esteemed members on July 26, 2024 at the Chemsain Building, gathering over 25 participants.
Following the Sarawak Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) Bintulu Dialogue, Dato Sri Abang Haji Abdul Karim Tun Datuk Abang Hj Openg (SCCI President), along with members of the General Committee conducted a site visit to the Press Metal Plant Bintulu on July 23, 2024.
The Sarawak Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) Bintulu Region hosted a key dialogue on Renewable Energy Development at Dinner World Restaurant, Bintulu, on July 22, 2024, drawing over 1,000 participants.
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.
Courtesy Visit by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Dato Sri Abang Haji Abdul Karim bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, President of SCCI, and Mr Albert Tang, Honorary Secretary of SCCI, welcomed Ms Agnes Seah, Senior Economic Officer from the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Malaysia, at the SCCI office today.
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.
Co-chair of the BizFund Recovery, Ms Anne Kung, led a 2-day site visit to Sibu on 21-22.6.24 to assess the progress of two training programs facilitated by the SBF Recovery BizFund program.
Graduation Ceremony : Certificate in Plantation Management
The Graduation Ceremony for the Certificate in Plantation Management program, held on June 25, 2024, at Promenade Hotel, Bintulu, celebrated the accomplishment of 29 participants, marking a significant step forward in advancing professional development within the plantation industry.
The Sarawak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) extends its gratitude to all members who participated in the 73rd Annual General Meeting held on 24 June 2024 at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK).
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.
MOU Signing with The Embassy of Ukraine in Malaysia
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.
On 11 May 2024, a graduation program was held in Bandar Baru Permyjaya, Miri, marking the finale of the "60-Day Professional Training Program in Patisserie & Bread Making".
Dato Andy Chia, SCCI VP Miri Region with the Consul General of Indonesia in Kuching HE Mr Raden Sigit Witjaksono at a promotional event for Borneo SMEs Forum at Imperial Hotel in Miri this morning 21.5.24.
Meeting between Dato Sri Abang Hj Abdul Karim Tun Datuk Abang Hj Openg, President Sarawak Business Federation (SBF), his deputy Datuk Philip Ting and Tan Sri Nazir Razak, Chairman of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council Malaysia (ASEAN BAC) on 16 May 2024 at Sheraton Hotel, Kuching.
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.
President of SCCI, Dato Sri Abang Haji Abdul Karim bin Tun Datuk Abang Hj Openg, will be joining the Premier YAB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg for the Rumah Terbuka Aidilfitri and is delighted to invite all members to celebrate with him.
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.
The joint Sarawak Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) & Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) “Buka Puasa Ramadhan Buffet” was an evening of camaraderie and celebration, held on 15 March 2024, at The Waterfront Hotel, Kuching.
Courtesy Call by the High Commission of the Republic of Singapore
Dato Sri Abang Haji Abdul Karim bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, President of Sarawak Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Sarawak Business Federation (SBF), together with Dato Jonathan Chai, Secretary General of SBF welcomed H.E. Vanu Gopala Menon, High Commission of the Republic of Singapore at Kafaz office today, 5 March 2024.
Dato Sri Abang Haji Abdul Karim bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, President of SCCI and other members welcomed Latin American Ambassadors H.E. Florentino Batistia Gonzales from Cuba and H.E. Valeria Csukasi from Uruguay at SCCI Office on 29 February 2024.
SCCI in Networking Session with Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council
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.
In a strategic move to foster inter-state collaboration and explore synergies, a delegation from Invest Sabah Berhad (ISB) under the Ministry of Industrial Development and Entrepreneurship (MIDE) paid a courtesy call to Sarawak Business Federation (SBF).
Sarawak Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) Committee Member and Treasurer Ms Anne Kung Soo Ching represented Malaysia at the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD) Summit in Geneva, Switzerland from the 22-25 January 2024.
SCCI in CCIFM Seminar on Business & Investment Opportunities in Sarawak
Representing Sarawak Chamber of Commerce & Industry at a Seminar on Business & Investment Opportunities in Sarawak organized by the Malaysian French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCIFM) at Pullman Kuching on 24th January 2024.
SCCI in International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva Switzerland
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).
Courtesy Call by Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan, Kuala Lumpur
The Sarawak Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) had the pleasure of welcoming two dignitaries from the Republic of Tajikistan, Kuala Lumpur in its office on Thursday, 30th November 2023.
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.
Mr Nobel Pang, Managing Director of SM Inland Port Sdn Bhd, SCCI Committee Member and BIMP-EAGA Business Council (BEBC) Country Director Malaysia, Country Chair Sarawak represented BEBC in the Malaysia Urban Forum (MUF) 2023 Regional Roundtable, "Malaysia-Indonesia Emerald Belt Strategy" organized by Urbanice Malaysia at the Hikmah Exchange Event Centre on 7 November 2023.
Courtesy Call by DITP Ministry of Commerce Thailand
SCCI welcomed a delegation from Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce Thailand led by the Minister Counsellor, Mr Worawan Wanwil and was accompanied by Marketing Officers, Ms Navarr Areepong and Mr Arseem Mukem.
Our heartiest congratulations to SCCI member, IMetal (M) Sdn Bhd - a Sarawak-based metal roofing company - for bagging the Outstanding Award at the prestigious Premier of Sarawak Industry Excellence Awards (PSIEA) 2023 held at BCCK on 9 Oct 2023. Well done IMetal!
BEBC Sarawak Courtesy Call on Datuk Amar Awang Tengah
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.
Ms Anne Kung in Malaysia SDG Summit 2023 : Sarawak Region
SCCI Hon Treasurer and SBF Deputy Treasurer, Ms Anne Kung as a Panelist in Malaysia SDG Summit 2023 : Sarawak Region, "Unleashing Women's Potential in the Corporate World" on 3rd October 2023.
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 Hj Abdul Karim and Public Relations, Liaisons and Activities Committee, Ms Angie Kueh had the pleasure to meet the team from US-ASEAN Business Council.
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.
SCCI President Dato Sri Abang Haji Abdul Karim today inked an MOU with H.E. Mr Md Golam Sarwar, High Commissioner of the High Commission of the People's Republic of Bangladesh in Kuala Lumpur (BHCKL) witnessed by Dato Jonathan Chai, Secretary General of the Sarawak Business Federation.
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 President Dato Sri Abang Haji Abdul Karim welcomed a delegation from Kadin West Kalimantan led by the newly appointed Chairman Mr Arya Rizqi Darsono.
Trade Delegation from Australia Malaysia Business Chamber Western Australia (AMBCWA)
The Sarawak Business Federation welcomed a trade delegation from the Australia Malaysia Business Chamber Western Australia (AMBCWA) to Kuching on 06 July 2023.
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.
Member companies at SCCI's latest Networking Hour series in collaboration with Swinburne University of Technology (Sarawak Campus) held at the university's Lecture Hall on 24.5.23.
Launching for Premier of Sarawak Industry Excellence Awards (PSIEA) 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 President Dato Sri Abang Haji Abdul Karim welcomed a delegation from HRD Corp led by its CEO Datuk Ariff Farhan Doss and from MEF (Sarawak Office), Dr Dzulzalani Eden, Senior Consultant – Industrial Relations. Dato Sri President was joined by Ms Anne Kung, SCCI Hon Treasurer and MEF VP.
Some of SCCI Members at the Occupational Safety and Health Coordinator (OSH Coordinator) training course (20-22.3.23) organized by Chemsain HRD Sdn Bhd.
"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.
SCCI members at a Networking Dinner organized by Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation or MATRADE at Harbour View Hotel Kuching on 27 February 2022.
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.
SCCI Members at Asia's Premier International Financial Hub Masterclass organized by Labuan IBFC in partnership with Sarawak Business Federation held at Pullman Kuching on 15 February 2023.
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.