M. Gandhi, the newly-appointed president of the Malaysian Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (MACEOS), held a meeting on May 28, 2024, with Azman Haji Tambi Chik, CEO of the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), to discuss the future of Malaysia’s business events industry.
The meeting also included Vincent Lim, honorary president of MACEOS.
During the discussion, Gandhi unveiled his plans to advance MACEOS, while emphasising the importance of a strong partnership with MyCEB. He highlighted the need for market expansion to generate more opportunities for MACEOS members and the broader industry, stressing collaboration with government agencies and other stakeholders as essential to this growth. He also underscored the critical role of talent development in building a competitive and resilient workforce in Malaysia and the region.
“All members should unite to expand the business events market, ensuring significant benefits for everyone. Developing talent is also crucial to having a competitive and resilient workforce,” Gandhi stated.
“Our past collaborations with MyCEB have been successful, and we look forward to future projects, especially the organization of EVENTXPO 2024 during the Malaysia Business Events Week (MBEW) from August 19-21, 2024…,” he added.
Azman echoed this optimism, adding that MyCEB is “thrilled to continue our close partnership with MACEOS”, and “drive the business events industry to new heights and position Malaysia as a premier destination for international business events”.
Gandhi assured that MACEOS would remain a robust partner to the government, committed to driving economic growth and enhancing Malaysia’s profile in regional and global markets.
