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MESSAGE
FROM THE SIEzOOS
ORGANISING CHAIRMAN
DATUK WONG KHEN THAU
Sabah's premier trade exposition has grown bigger and better and with the staging of this ongoing fifth biennial event,
SIE has undoubtedly reinforced its stronghold as the foremost important event of this nature in the BIMP-EAGA
(Brunei-Indonesia. Malaysia-Philippines - East Asean Growth Area).
Once again, the Federation of Sabah Manufacturer {FSM) and the Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MlCCl) are indeed honoured to be entrusted with the task of organizing the S|E200B. together with the cooperation of the State government.
Assurance is also hereby given that the complexities and bureaucracy in the demanding trade relationships within
BIMP-EAGA region would be addressed through this event. The Federal and State governments have set the tone of foreign and trade relations at the broader strategic level and the main mechanism to support this is by bringing business communities together to drive the economic agenda through the Sab'ah International Business Conference (S|BC2008)
and Sabah Internationa, Expo {S|E2OOB) The integral objectives of this advocacy are to focus and ignite commercial
interests and international partnership into a central location that are Facilitated and encouraged b'y the continuing efforts
and development strategies from the governments.
SlE200B committee members are strongly committed to our ongoing work to improving access by international investors
to the BIMP-EAGA region.
I wish to accord my heartiest thanks and gratitude to the State Government of Sabah, State and Federal Government Departments and Agencies, Chambers of Commerce, Supporting organisations and the Corporate Sponsors For their continuous support and efforts in ensuring the success of the Sabah International Expo 2008.
Thank you. I look forward to welcoming you to S|E200B and to Sabah.
Warmest regards
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Datuk Vong Khen Thau
SfE2O08 is lointly organized by the State government of Sabah with the cooperation of Federation of Sabah Manufacturers {FSMI and Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MlCCll Sabah Branch.
lt is the State's premier trade fair organized biennially since 2000, Since its inception, SIE has become one of the largest and most successful trade events in the BIMP-EAGA (Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines - East Asean Growth Areal. More than 30,000 visitors are recorded at the four-day expo featuring products and services from both local and overseas exhibitors.
Manufacturing
. Food & Beverages . Electrical lfood5 r Consumer Soods r Machinery . Handicrafts . Pharmaceutical and Health products . Wood-based products . Building materials
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' A q u a c u l t u r e ' T i m b e r u P a l m O i l
. C o c o a . R u b b e r . H e r b a l
c r o p s r F r u i t & V e g e t a b l e s . F i s h e r i e s t B i o t e c h n o l o g y
. Rice Farming . Fruit Farming . Research and Development activities . Livestock Farming
International participation
SlE2008
exhibitors
are expected
to come from more than 20 countries.
StEzooS
capitalises
on Sabah
being the
regional
hub for the BIMP-EAGA
region,
a grouping
of sub-regional
economic
cooperative
zone covering
more than
1.5 million sq.km. populated with more than 60 million people.
Previous Success
The resounding
success
of the last four exhibitions
in 2000, 2002, 2OO4
and 2006 has steered
S|E20OB
to greater
heights and established the event as the State's foremost platform for displaying both local and international products. The SlEs have generated total counter sales of more than RM8. l2 million and orders worth more than RM50.6 | million whilst enhancing excellent regional networking.
Preceding the 4-days Sabah International Expo 2008 {SlE200Bl, a l-day Sabah International Business Conference 2008
(5lBC200Bl will be held on | 5 October 2008 with a theme: " Investment Opportunities for Sustainable Development".
The one-day conference will be divided into two sessions. Session I will be concentrating on investment opportunities in the region with focus on the development cf Halal Industry and Palm Oil Industry. Whilst Session 2's topics will enable conference delegates to have more insights on the latest issues on global warming in the perspective of environment conservations and protections: waste management and access to success stories of renewable energy.
Carefully selected topics will be presented by prominent speakers from the region and as far as Europe. These topics include:
ti) Investment Opportunities in the Halal Industry - its potentials. {ii) Investment Opportunities in the Palm Oil Industry - its potentials; (iii) Palm Oil Industry - its susrainabiliry
(iv) Effective Waste Control - Case Study on Danish's Experience (v) Effective Carbon Trading - Case Study on Korean's Experience [vi) Effective Forest Management; and
(vii) Renewable Energy - Case Study on Canadian's Experience
GfiFederation
of sabah Manufacturers
(FSMf
The Federation of Sabah Manufacturers was founded in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah in 1983. Today, FSM has more than | 50 ordinary members involved in plastics, food, beverages, building materials, wood, steel, hardware, electrical and electronics industries throughout Sabah.
FSM is committed to help local manufacturers in general, and the small and medium industries in particular to export
their products overseas, particularly to the neighbouring countries in the BIMP-EAGA region by becoming involved in
business matching and overseas trade missions. FSM strives to provide quality service to the members and assist them to grow through collective efforts.
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IAI CCI
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Internationat
chamber
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The Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MICC|I is an established and progressive organization representing the majority of international corporations currently operating in Malaysia. lt aims to promote, protect and advance free enterprise and in particular the interests of the international investment community at present and potentially involved in trade, commerce and industry in Malaysia.
Sabah is also fondly known as "Land Below The Wind". a name inspired by the famous author Agnes Keith during the colonial era. lt is strategically located away from the typhoon belt and is blessed with sunshine and fine weather throughout the year.
The State capital Kota Kinabalu is on the West Coast and is connected to major cities in the region by both the national
airliner, Malaysia Airlines, and scores of other commercial carriers.
Her pride lies in the highest peak in South East Asla. Mount Kinabalu, about rwo hours drive from Kota Kinabalu. The mountain has been gazetted as a World Heritage Site and is a must see for visitors.
The Sipadan lsland, an oceanic diving paradise on the East Coast. is world renowned for its unspoilt marine beauty.
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Entrepreneurs, Environmentalists, Policies-Makers. Strategic Planners, Chief Executive Officers, Senior Managers, Federal
and State Government Officials, Manufacturers, Agriculture and Plantation sector Management, Commercial Attaches,
anyone interested in doing business and networking in Sabah and the wider BIMP-EAGA region.
Please
check the SIEZ008
website www.sie.com.my
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