ASIA – Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) has launched an Association Development Programme (ADP) to support the development of the nation’s associations and their potential for hosting international conventions in Malaysia.
Under the ADP, members are entitled to a range of strategic initiatives put together by the bureau. These efforts include association management seminars, conference planning seminars, bid support (financial and non-financial) and international engagements.
“We are constantly reaching out to local associations and keeping them informed of the importance and benefits of bringing an international conference to Malaysia,” said CEO of MyCEB, Zulkelfi Hj Sharif (pictured) at the launch. “ADP is one of our latest initiatives and the response has been overwhelming with representation from Malaysia’s national associations.”
Following the launch, the second Association Dialogue Session took place. It was attended by 63 associations and facilitated by John Peacock from Association Forum Australia. Topics covered during the session included setting up associations in Malaysia and governance and legal framework.
“Last year, we had a preliminary session which was our first Association Dialogue Session. Due to our industry partners’ continuous support, we are able to conduct the second, which is a clear indication of us being on the right path to substantiate and strengthen the business events industry in Malaysia,” said Sharif.
Ravinder Singh from Companies Commissions of Malaysia, a first time speaker at the session, said: “This is an excellent forum for both the industry and regulators to exchange information. Prior to this, there was no platform as such for the industry to engage. The audience was responsive and this is the perfect way to engage the associations.”
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