No More Confusion – Sarawak Convention Bureau SCB is launching a new initiative to promote the role and purpose of the bureau to the government agencies of Sarawak KUCHING, 6th June 2014: TheSarawak Convention Bureau (SCB) was established by the State government as a not-for-profit organization, with the primary focus being to win international conventions and to promote Sarawak as destination for high yielding Business Events, a sector of business also known as MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions). Another key task is to address the education of industry and the community. And in this regard, SCB is keen to send a clear and important message. Public perception has been one of the bureau’s major challenges in seeking support from the community, because the bureau is often mistaken for a convention venue, or an Event Management Company, or even a Professional Conference Organiser. SCB’s Government Awareness Program is a new initiative, one that SCB hopes will clear this confusion and to establish allies in the state government agencies. KNOW SCB & WIN! CONTEST and SCB’s International Convention Scholarship Awardare the two main promotional activities offered by the bureau’s Government Awareness Program. It will be interactive and informative, and designed to enhance the knowledge of SCB so as to create greater teamwork with the government agencies. Mr Mike Cannon, Managing Director of SCB said, “The bureau is passionate about promoting this beautiful destination for the Business Events industry. We are excited about seeing the opportunities and outcomes of this campaign, a greater understanding our role, and new connections within the government agencies.” He continued; “we believe that these stronger connections will enhance our development of Sarawak as a preferred destination for Business Event buyers, and bring greater benefits to the communities of Sarawak, benefits such as greater education, research, foreign exchange and CSR projects.” KNOW SCB & WIN! CONTEST Participants stand a chance to win 10 prizes such as 42” Plasma TVs and Hampers by coming to SCB’s booth and joining the KNOW SCB & WIN! CONTEST. Here are the details:
- Wisma Bapa Malaysia (9– 11 June)
- Menara PELITA (12 – 13June)
- Wisma Sumber Alam (19 – 20 June)
- Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (23 – 25 June)
All locations will be staffed from 8.00am to 5.00pm. And the winners will be announce on 3rd of July 2014) INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION SCHOLARSHIP AWARD (ICSA) This provides an opportunity for Sarawakians to attend conferences world-wide and to promote Sarawak as a future destination for that conference. The ICSA applications are open to all Sarawakians and residents of Sarawak over 18 years of age. The convention they choose to attend must rotate among different destinations and have the possibility of being hosted in Sarawak. Successful applicants will receive a grant of up to RM10,000.00 to be used to fund their travel, accommodation, convention registration fee and/or new association membership fee to attend the approved international convention of their choice. The presentation of the ICSA will be delivered by Mr Dylan Redas Noel, Director of Research and organiser of ICSA Program. Here are the details:
- Menara Pelita, 21st Floor (12th June at 10am to 11am)
- Bangunan Baitulmakmur, MoT meeting room (16th June at 10am to 11am)
- Wisma Sumber Alam, Cafeteria (19th June at 10am to 11am)
For more information on the awareness campaign, please contact Mr Aloysius Sibek at 082-242516 or visit us online via www.businesseventssarawak.com / Facebook @ BE Sarawak.
