The V-Malaysia 2024 Convention was successfully held at the Penang SPICE Convention Center from September 12-16, 2024.
Organised by global direct selling leader QNET, this year’s event – themed Unstoppable – drew over 9,000 participants from nearly 50 countries.
Supported by the Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau, V-Malaysia has held a special place in Penang’s calendar for the past 12 years, and since 2023, it has grown so immensely that it is now hosted twice a year in Penang.
Wong Hon Wai, Penang State EXCO for Tourism & Creative Economy, emphasised the convention’s economic significance: “Since first hosting the V-Malaysia convention in 2008, Penang has seen a significant surge in tourism and international recognition. The vibrant life and commerce that QNET brings with each event have been instrumental in this growth.
“Between 2023 and 2024, Penang’s economy experienced substantial growth driven by a resurgence in the tourism sector, recording nearly seven million passenger movements in 2023 – a 64.5 per cent increase compared to the previous year.”
He added that such large-scale, repeated events help to create both temporary and permanent jobs in various sectors, particularly in hospitality, tourism, and event management, which greatly benefits the local economy.
