Sarawak Business Federation Launching Ceremony
Sarawak Business Federation (SBF), a new umbrella body representing 11 key organizations and industries has been formed to promote business in the state. It was officially launched by the Chief Minister of Sarawak, YAB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Haji Adenan Bin Haji Satem on 9th September 2016 at Hilton Hotel, Kuching. The 11 founding members of SBF are as follows: –
| 1. | Sarawak Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI) |
| 2. | Dewan Usahawan Bumiputera Sarawak (DUBS) |
| 3. | Dayak Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) |
| 4. | The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Sarawak (ACCCIS) |
| 5. | Sarawak Housing and Real Estate Developer Association (SHEDA) |
| 6. | Sarawak Oil Palm Plantation Owners Association (SOPPOA) |
| 7. | Sarawak Electrical Association (SEA) |
| 8. | Persatuan Pengimport dan Peniaga Kenderaan Melayu Malaysia (PEKEMA) |
| 9. | Malaysian Inbound Tourism Association (MITA) Sarawak |
| 10. | Sarawak Entrepreneur Association (SEA) |
| 11. | Kuching Computer Business Association (KCBA) |
The formation of SBF has mark an important milestone in the achievement of the business community in Sarawak. It will protect the interests of the business community and to speak with a united voice on matters affecting the business community in Sarawak. Through SBF, resources will be effectively pooled to fund research and matters important to the whole business community in Sarawak.
Datuk Abang Haji Abdul Karim, SBF Protem Committee Chairman delivered his speech.
Chief Minister of Sarawak delivered his address.
Chief Minister of Sarawak beat a gong during the launching ceremony.
Chief Minister of Sarawak (left) presented SBF membership certificate to Mr. Hu Yu Siong, President of ACCCIS.
Group photo was taken with the Chief Minister of Sarawak (7th from right) after the presentation of SBF membership certificate.
From left: Simon Wong Kwong Huion (SEA – Entreprenuer), Chong Choon Chiang (KCBA), Dato’ Sri Peter Lu Nguang Siong (SEA – Electrical), Dato Sri Abang Haji Khalid Bin Abang Haji Marzuki (PEKEMA), Datuk Philip Ting Ding Ing (SCCI), Datuk Abang Haji Abdul Karim (SCCI), Chief Minister of Sarawak, Datu Haji Abang Helmi Tan Sri Ikhwan (DUBS), Hu Yu Siong (ACCCIS), Datuk Joseph Salang Gandum (DCCI), Joseph Wong Kee Liong (SHEDA), David Tiong Chiong Ong (SOPPOA), Gracie Geikie (MITA Sarawak).
Some of the SBF Protem Committee Members.
ACCCIS bought a table, the attendants were President Mr. Hu Yu Siong, Vice President Dato’ Yong Hua Sying, Treasurer Dr. Hii Sui Cheng, Committee Member cum Construction, Property and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Mr. Tan Jit Kee, Committee Member cum Legal Affairs Committee Chairman Mr. Chai Voon Tok, ICT Committee Vice Chairman Mr. Rodger Chan Siong Boh, Taxation Committee Chairman Mr. Ho Siew Hua and secretariat staffs.
Luncheon venue.
1st Annual General Meeting
The newly formed Sarawak Business Federation (SBF) held its inaugural Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 1 November 2016 at DUBS Conference Room, Kuching.
The AGM has also elected its first term of the Management Committee as follows :-
| President | : | Datuk Abang Haji Abdul Karim Tun Abang Haji Openg (SCCI) |
| Deputy President | : | Datuk Philip Ting (SCCI) |
| Vice Presidents | : | Datuk Haji Abang Halmi Tan Sri Ikhwan (DUBS) |
| : | Mr. Hu Yu Siong (ACCCIS) | |
| : | Datuk Joseph Salang (DCCI) | |
| : | Mr. Joseph Wong (SHEDA) | |
| : | Dato’ Sri Ir Peter Lu (SEA, Electrical) | |
| : | Dato Sri Khalid TSDA Abang Haji Marzuki (PEKEMA) | |
| Secretary General | : | Mr. Jonathan Chai (ACCCIS) |
| Assistant Secretary General | : | Ms. Gracie Geikie (MITA) |
| Treasurer | : | Mr Sylvester Fong (SOPPOA) |
| Assistant Treasurer | : | Ms. Anne Kung (SCCI) |
| Legal Advisor | : | Mr. Albert Tang (SCCI) |
| Committee Members | : | Mr. Sean Liak (KCBA) |
| : | Mr. Simon Wong (SEA, Entrepreneur) | |
| : | Mr. Lee Kim Seng (KCBA) | |
| : | Mr. Alex Ting (SHEDA) | |
| : | En. Sarbini Abang (DUBS) | |
| : | Dr. Gregory Hii (ACCCIS) | |
| : | Mr. Alvin Sia (SEA, Entrepreneur) | |
| : | Cr. Tapah Ata (PEKEMA) |
According to its President Datuk Abang Haji Abdul Karim Tun Abang Haji Openg, the SBF has an exciting line-up of events and activities which will include the biennial Sarawak International Business Expo and Conference (SIBEC) and a State Award to honour and celebrate the achievements of outstanding business organisations with significant links to Sarawak.
The President also expressed his thanks to members for their endorsement and vote of confidence and hope that SBF will now speak with one united voice to champion the interest of the business community in Sarawak moving forward.