Place Borneo

08/08/2025

We're thrilled to announce our events for the second half of 2025! ✨

Get ready to mark your calendars, because we have a lineup of conferences coming your way from August to November.

MEESTY's Public-Industry Engagement Day and Launching of The Sarawak Energy Transition Policy (SET-P)
📆 Date: 11 August
📍 Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK)

Sarawak English Literacy Conference (SELC)
📆 Date: 17 – 19 September
Website: www.selconference.com

Rabies in Borneo (RIB) 2025
📆 Date: 30 September – 1 October
📍 Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK)
Website: www.rabiesinborneo.com

Kind Borneo
📆 Date: 2 October
📍 Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK)

Road to Belem: Accelerating Climate Action in Sarawak
📆 Date: 7 – 8 October
📍 Sheraton Kuching Hotel

Borneo Roads Traffic & Transportation Expo (BRTTE) 2025
📆 Date: 10 – 11 November
📍 Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK)

We can't wait to see you there! Stay tuned for more details on each of these exciting events.

08/08/2025

Congratulations to everyone involved with Asia Pacific Green Hydrogen (APGH) 2024 on winning the New Homegrown Event Excellence Award at the Malaysia Business Events Awards 2025! 🏆

This incredible achievement reflects our collective dedication to a sustainable future. 🌱 We're excited to announce that we're already planning for APGH 2026, returning to the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) from 9–11 June 2026.

Get ready for an even bigger and better event!

07/08/2025

07/08/2025

Come and say hello to the Place Borneo team at EventXpo 2025! 👋

From 7-9 August at KLCC, our team is excited to connect with you. As an IAPCO-accredited Professional Congress Organiser (PCO) and business events management company, connect with us to learn more about our services and what we can offer.

We look forward to discussing how we can make your next event a success!

06/08/2025

Happening now! 🎙️

Our Co-founder and CEO Mona Manap is moderating a live discussion on the Main Stage about Strategic Sponsorship: Sporting Events vs. Trade Exhibitions.

She's delving into how to tailor winning opportunities for each, so tune in now to catch her insights! 🌟

05/08/2025

Catch the Place Borneo team at ! 👋

Meet our Director, CEO, and Sarawak Manager to learn how we've positioned ourselves as a top player in the business events industry. Discover what we offer and how we can make your next event a success.

Don't miss our CEO, Mona Abdul Manap, who is currently moderating the breakout session "Leveraging Global Roles to Power Malaysia's Business Events" at the Silent Conference 1.

To learn more about what we do, visit our website: www.placeborneo.com 💻

05/08/2025

We’re pleased to welcome Dr. Melanie Pescadilla, City Veterinarian at the Local Government Unit of Bais City, as our Plenary 5 Speaker at Rabies in Borneo 2025.

Be part of the conversation as Dr. Melanie shares her experience in advancing rabies prevention, animal welfare, and veterinary public health at the local government level, which has earned her national recognition for her dedication and impact.

“We are now living in a world where technology controls almost everything. However, let us not forget the importance of our communities. When the grassroots are involved in disease prevention, you already won half of the battle.” — Dr. Melanie Pescadilla

Visit www.rabiesinborneo.com to secure your spot! We look forward to welcoming you!

We’re pleased to welcome Dr. Melanie Pescadilla, City Veterinarian at the Local Government Unit of Bais City, as our Plenary 5 Speaker at Rabies in Borneo 2025.

Be part of the conversation as Dr. Melanie shares her experience in advancing rabies prevention, animal welfare, and veterinary public health at the local government level, which has earned her national recognition for her dedication and impact.

“We are now living in a world where technology controls almost everything. However, let us not forget the importance of our communities. When the grassroots are involved in disease prevention, you already won half of the battle.” — Dr. Melanie Pescadilla

Visit www.rabiesinborneo.com to secure your spot! We look forward to welcoming you!

Organised by: Place Borneo
Co-organised by: Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak
Supported by: Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity & Regional Development Sarawak, MPHLG, BESarawak, Sarawak Travel, Malaysia, Borneo
Partners: Unit Komunikasi Awam Sarawak - UKAS, Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Sarawak (Rasmi), SSPCA (Sarawak Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), Unit Keselamatan dan Penguatkuasaan Sarawak (UKPS)

04/08/2025

We at Place Borneo extend our warmest and most sincere wishes to The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, Premier of Sarawak, on the occasion of his 75th birthday. 🎉

May you continue to be blessed with wisdom, good health, and strength. ✨

31/07/2025

The Sarawak English Literacy Conference (SELC) 2025 will host an exclusive Jolly Phonics Masterclass on Sept 19, 2025, at the Hikmah Exchange Event Centre in Kuching. To find out more, click here: https://www.theborneopost.com/2025/07/31/selc-2025-holds-jolly-phonics-masterclass-on-english-to-empower-educators/

The Sarawak English Literacy Conference (SELC) 2025 will host an exclusive Jolly Phonics Masterclass on Sept 19, 2025, at the Hikmah Exchange Event Centre in Kuching. To find out more, click here: https://www.theborneopost.com/2025/07/31/selc-2025-holds-jolly-phonics-masterclass-on-english-to-empower-educators/

29/07/2025

Happy 70th Birthday, The Honourable Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas!

We at Place Borneo extend our warmest and most sincere wishes to The Honourable Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas for his 70th Birthday. 🎉 May this milestone be marked by great joy and memorable celebrations. We wish you many more years of continued good health, happiness, and significant contributions. ✨

29/07/2025

We’re honoured to welcome Dr. Karma Rinzin, Regional Animal Health Coordinator at the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), Sub-Regional Representation for South-East Asia, as our Plenary 1 Speaker at Rabies in Borneo 2025.

Join us as Dr. Karma shares his insights and experience in advancing rabies control efforts across the region.

“Collaboration, coordination, and communication among key stakeholders are essential for successful rabies control.” — Dr. Karma Rinzin

Visit www.rabiesinborneo.com to secure your spot! We look forward to welcoming you!

We’re honoured to welcome Dr. Karma Rinzin, Regional Animal Health Coordinator at the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), Sub-Regional Representation for South-East Asia, as our Plenary 1 Speaker at Rabies in Borneo 2025.

Join us as Dr. Karma shares his insights and experience in advancing rabies control efforts across the region.

“Collaboration, coordination, and communication among key stakeholders are essential for successful rabies control.” — Dr. Karma Rinzin

Visit www.rabiesinborneo.com to secure your spot! We look forward to welcoming you!

Organised by: Place Borneo
Co-organised by: Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak
Supported by: Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity & Regional Development Sarawak, MPHLG, BESarawak, Sarawak Travel, Malaysia, Borneo
Partners: Unit Komunikasi Awam Sarawak - UKAS, Jabatan Kesihatan Negeri Sarawak (Rasmi), SSPCA (Sarawak Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), Unit Keselamatan dan Penguatkuasaan Sarawak (UKPS)

22/07/2025

Our deepest condolences to The Honourable Dato Sri Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah on the passing of his beloved mother, Hajah Arniah binti Mat @ Hajah Noni.

The team at Place Borneo extends our heartfelt condolences to him and his family during this period of immense grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.

Al-fatihah.