At Island Horses, riders travel beyond the usual viewpoints and attractions, following trails through rainforest, countryside and along the island’s beaches. Depending on the route and riding ability, the experience can take you through jungle paths, rice fields, mangroves, village roads, and the Andaman Sea.

Established in 2006 at The Perdana Stables along Jalan Telaga Tujuh, Island Horses is a family-run equestrian centre offering guided rides for both beginners and experienced riders. Its location places riders within easy reach of some of Langkawi’s most varied landscapes, making the surrounding environment an integral part of the experience.

Into the landscape

The rides suit different experience levels, but all offer a closer encounter with Langkawi’s natural surroundings.

The Jungle & Beach Ride takes riders through secondary rainforest before emerging onto Pantai Kok. Meanwhile, longer routes combine forest trails, beaches, and mountain terrain, including a stop near the Telaga Harbour Lighthouse.

For a broader cross-section of the island, the Back to Nature ride passes through rainforest, rice fields, mangrove areas, beaches and village paths. Rather than moving between individual attractions, riders experience how these different landscapes connect across the island.

The pace is part of the appeal, too. On horseback, riders travel slowly enough to notice the terrain and surroundings, with the horses providing a natural way to navigate trails that would otherwise be difficult to explore.

The horses matter too

The experience centres on the horses as much as the landscape.

Island Horses’ stable includes Criollo horses from Argentina, a breed known for its endurance and suitability for varied terrain, as well as purebred Malaysian-Arabians bred and trained for endurance riding. 

The stables also raise younger horses and foals on site. Riders are matched with horses according to their experience level, with beginners accompanied on suitable routes by experienced trail leaders. This makes the rides accessible to people who may never have ridden before, while more experienced equestrians can take on longer and more varied trails.

Ride and swim

For riders looking for something beyond a traditional trail ride, Island Horses offers one of Langkawi’s more unusual experiences: swimming with a horse in the sea.

The two-hour Ride & Swim With the Horse begins on land, travelling through rainforest and along the beach before entering the water. Confident riders can then swim alongside their horses in the sea, combining a trail ride with an experience that takes full advantage of Langkawi’s island setting.

A shorter Swim With the Horse experience is also available for those who want to focus on the water-based element.

A closer connection to Langkawi

The trails reveal landscapes that are easy to pass by when travelling by car. At the same time, the slower pace lets riders take in the relationship between Langkawi’s forests, agricultural areas, villages, and coastline.

For first-time riders, it introduces horse riding set within one of Malaysia’s most diverse island environments. For experienced equestrians, it offers a chance to explore Langkawi on terrain that changes throughout the ride.

Either way, the experience ends where it began — back at the stables, with a better sense of the island not from having seen it from a distance, but from having travelled through it.

(Source: Your Stories — Naturally Langkawi)

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The event + flights bundle debuts with Djakarta Warehouse Project (DWP) 2026, one of Southeast Asia’s biggest electronic dance music festivals, giving fans a more seamless and better-value way to plan their journey to the event.

Powered by MOVETIX, AirAsia MOVE’s dedicated event platform, the bundle also helps event organisers reach high-intent audiences beyond their home markets, connecting their events with travellers who are actively planning trips around live event experiences.

From concerts and festivals to sporting events and cultural experiences, live events are increasingly becoming a reason for people to travel, creating new opportunities for cross-border tourism across the region. This bundle is designed to make these event-led journeys easier to plan while offering travellers better value and more reasons to explore ASEAN.

Capital A CEO Tony Fernandes commented: “Travel has been about more than getting from one place to another, especially in recent times. It’s about the experiences that bring people together. As live events increasingly inspire people to travel, we see a huge opportunity to connect more people with the music, culture and moments they love across ASEAN. By bringing together AirAsia’s connectivity and AirAsia MOVE’s travel ecosystem under MOVETIX, we want to make those experiences more accessible and help people discover more of our region along the way.”

MOVETIX by AirAsia MOVE Head Hassan Choudhury said:  “We’ve seen travel bookings to destinations around major events and concerts increase by 10 to 15%, clear evidence that live experiences are driving travel demand. Over my 30 years in the entertainment industry, I’ve also seen firsthand how important it is for organisers to reach the right audiences beyond their home markets. 

“Our new event and flight bundle allows us to tap into that demand by bringing event tickets and flights together, while putting events in front of high-intent travellers who are already looking to travel. DWP is an exciting first launch with Ismaya Group, and we look forward to working with more organisers across ASEAN and beyond to help them reach new audiences and unlock more value from the travel demand their events create.”

Ismaya Group Co-founder Christian Rijanto commented: “DWP has always been more than a festival. It’s arguably Asia’s biggest homegrown destination festival, and a reason to come to Indonesia. We’ve seen fans fly in from across Asia, Australia and Europe every year, and that is part of what makes DWP special. What we’ve built over eighteen years, from the lineup and production to the hospitality, is the ultimate festival experience. Partnering with AirAsia MOVE through MOVETIX makes that journey significantly easier and more accessible. For the first time, a fan in Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok can plan their entire DWP trip, including tickets and flights, in one place. That’s a meaningful step forward for event tourism in this region, and we’re proud to debut this amazing initiative with DWP.”

The DWP MOVETIX event + flight saves travellers up to 20% and is now available from as low as MYR1,300 for a general admission event ticket + flights from Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta via AirAsia MOVE.

About AirAsia MOVE 
AirAsia MOVE is Capital A’s travel platform and voted Asia’s Best Travel Booking App at the World Travel Tech Awards for three consecutive years since 2023. As a travel platform, MOVE offers over 700 global airlines and more than a million hotels worldwide, alongside a full suite of travel services, including airport transfers, travel insurance, duty-free shopping, attractions, and live event ticketing. 

(Source: AirAsia MOVE and Bernama)

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The company has launched Destination Convention Malaysia in collaboration with the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak) and Sabah Convention Bureau. 

The new platform brings together Malaysia’s convention infrastructure, hospitality capabilities and destination experiences, giving organisers a broader view of what the country can offer across different locations and event formats.

Rather than focusing on a single city or venue, the initiative pairs Kuala Lumpur’s international connectivity and established convention infrastructure with the cultural, natural and incentive experiences available across Sarawak, Sabah and other destinations in Malaysia. 

More choice within a single market

Destination Convention Malaysia makes it easier for regional organisers to identify locations and experiences suited to different event objectives and delegate profiles.

Malaysia’s offering spans major urban convention centres, resort and leisure destinations, nature-based experiences and locations with distinctive cultural identities. This gives planners the flexibility to host large-scale conventions, corporate meetings, incentive programmes and experience-led events within one national market.

“Regional planners increasingly want destinations that can provide strong infrastructure while also giving delegates a meaningful experience outside the formal programme,” said Marriott International Market Vice President Malaysia George Varughese. “Malaysia can offer both. It combines international connectivity and established convention capabilities with an extraordinary variety of cultures, landscapes and experiences. Through Destination Convention Malaysia, we want to make that full proposition more visible and accessible to planners across Asia-Pacific.”

The initiative was unveiled during Malaysia Means Business, an industry forum convened by Marriott International at the St Regis Kuala Lumpur. The event brought together leaders from the country’s business events, destination and hospitality sectors to examine how Malaysia could capture a greater share of the regional meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions market.

A panel discussion featuring senior representatives from Marriott International, MyCEB, BESarawak and Sabah Convention Bureau explored how Malaysia could capture a greater share of the Asia-Pacific MICE market.

Panellists explored how organiser and delegate expectations are changing. Personalised programmes, wellness, sustainability, technology and experiences connected to the host destination are playing a greater role in event planning, alongside practical considerations such as accessibility, accommodation and venue capacity.

“Malaysia’s strong business events pipeline reflects the confidence organisers have in our capabilities, and our opportunity now is to build even greater awareness of the diversity we can offer across the country,” said MyCEB Chief Executive Officer Tan Mei Phing.

“By bringing destinations together through Destination Convention Malaysia, we can showcase the collective strength of Malaysia’s business events ecosystem and present an even more compelling proposition to regional and international organisers.” 

Marriott International currently operates 65 hotels across Malaysia, giving regional planners access to accommodation and event facilities across key business and leisure destinations. Its portfolio provides access to major convention and event facilities including Marriott Putrajaya International Convention Centre, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre, Courtyard by Marriott Kuala Lumpur South, Desaru Coast Conference Centre and Langkawi International Convention Centre.

(Source: Marriott International)

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Visitors were given a first look at how robotics and artificial intelligence can add a new dimension to cruising from Malaysia.

The Unitree G1 EDU humanoid robot is an advanced, developer-focused version of the G1 humanoid robot built by Unitree Robotics. During Adora Mediterranea’s homeport season from Port Klang, it will take on the role of an interactive Robot Cultural Ambassador named Hwajing SeaMate — Master Hwa. 

The robot will bring together artificial intelligence, advanced robotics, Malaysia’s multicultural heritage and cruise entertainment to create a more engaging journey for guests.

Designed to add a new dimension to onboard hospitality, Master Hwa will take part in selected guest moments, including embarkation welcomes, sail-away ceremonies, cultural showcases, family activities, entertainment, photo opportunities and farewell moments. Appearances and activities will be scheduled in accordance with operational and safety requirements.

Planned multilingual capabilities in Bahasa Malaysia, English and Mandarin will help Master Hwa engage local and international travellers. At the same time, its programming will introduce elements of Malaysia’s multicultural heritage, local customs and Muslim-friendly hospitality.

Hwajing Travel & Tours Managing Director Kenny Cheong said: “We are introducing more than a new technology; we hope to create a new dimension of the cruise experience. Master Hwa will complement our onboard service and entertainment offerings, bringing technological innovation together with the human touch of cruise hospitality.”

He added: “Malaysia is rich in cultures, languages and traditions. Through Master Hwa, our Robot Cultural Ambassador at Sea, we hope to showcase Malaysian culture in a more innovative, youthful and internationally engaging way, while creating cruise experiences that guests will genuinely want to capture and share.”

With years of expertise in cruise charter operations, Hwajing Travel has remained committed to its vision of being a “Cruise Holiday Designer Dedicated to Excellence”. Its experience in full-ship charters, itinerary planning and personalised travel services allows the company to create journeys around the moments that matter to its guests.

With Master Hwa joining Adora Mediterranea, Hwajing Travel is introducing a distinctive new way for guests to celebrate life’s special moments through personalised arrangements and interactions with its Robot Cultural Ambassador at Sea.

Offered through Hwajing Travel Signature Bespoke Experiences, the concept brings together personalised celebration arrangements and interactions with Master Hwa against an ocean backdrop. From romantic proposals and honeymoons to silver and golden wedding anniversaries and significant personal or professional milestones, each celebration will be tailored to the occasion, giving guests a unique and memorable way to mark life’s special moments at sea.

The collaboration between Hwajing Travel and Adora Cruises reflects a broader ambition to bring new dimensions of technology, culture, and experiential tourism into Malaysia’s cruise industry while creating opportunities across the wider tourism ecosystem, including ports, destinations, hotels, transportation, dining and retail. Together, these efforts aim to strengthen Port Klang’s appeal as a regional cruise homeport.

Hwajing Travel will operate eight sailings aboard Adora Mediterranea, departing from Port Klang between 24 November and 14 December 2026. 

The sailings offer a choice of four itineraries for families, multi-generational travellers, first-time cruisers and returning guests:

• 3D2N Port Klang – Penang – Port Klang;
• 4D3N Port Klang – Penang – Langkawi – Port Klang;
• 4D3N Port Klang – Phuket – Port Klang;
• 6D5N Port Klang – Nha Trang – Guangzhou, departing 14 December 2026 (one-way).

Hwajing Travel will also operate an additional six-day, five-night one-way repositioning cruise, which is separate from the eight sailings above:

· 19 November 2026: Shenzhen – Nha Trang – Port Klang, bringing Adora Mediterranea to Port Klang ahead of its homeport season.

(Source: Hwajing Travel)

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Located approximately 200 km north of Kuala Lumpur and shaped by the late-19th-century tin-mining boom that transformed the city into an important commercial hub, Ipoh is home to a historic centre where colonial-era shophouses, traditional kopitiams, and small local businesses preserve the city’s past.

Its multicultural culinary traditions – from longstanding dim sum restaurants to celebrated Ipoh white coffee, whose distinctive flavour comes from beans traditionally roasted with margarine – have also made the city a draw for food-focused travellers. Meanwhile, the dramatic limestone formations and cave temples of the surrounding Kinta Valley invite visitors to combine cultural discovery with nature excursions and outdoor exploration.

Under its new identity as Dusit Princess Ipoh, the established 268-room property — owned by Plenitude Berhad, a Bursa Malaysia-listed group with interests in property development, property investment, and hospitality — is ideally positioned to help travellers discover the city’s heritage, culinary scene, and natural attractions, while offering the comfort and flexibility required for city breaks, extended stays, business travel, and events.

Set beside the Perak Turf Club, a long-established centre for thoroughbred racing, the hotel is less than five minutes by car from Ipoh city centre. Sultan Azlan Shah Airport is approximately 10 minutes away and offers direct flights from Singapore.

Reflecting the practical, welcoming character of Dusit’s upper-midscale Dusit Princess brand, accommodation spans five room categories, ranging from 25 sq m Superior Rooms to 58 sq m Family Suites.

Rooms offer views across the Perak Turf Club or city skyline and include high-speed Wi-Fi, smart TVs, quality bedding, in-room safes, and dedicated workspaces. To support longer stays and give families greater flexibility, Family Rooms and Family Suites also include kitchenettes.

Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, Kids Club, self-service laundry, accessible rooms, a prayer room, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Guests also have access to a 6,580 sq ft fitness centre offering extensive workout facilities and extended opening hours.

The Atrium, the hotel’s naturally lit all-day dining restaurant, offers sweeping views of Ipoh’s limestone hills and cityscape. It serves a buffet breakfast featuring local and regional favourites such as nasi lemak, roti canai, kway teow goreng, and dim sum, alongside continental options. Local and international dishes are available throughout the day. The lobby coffee shop, meanwhile, serves speciality teas, coffees, and juices, along with a selection of pastries and desserts.

For meetings, conferences, weddings, and social occasions, the hotel offers three flexible venues providing approximately 964 sq m of event space.

The principal venue is the 496.8 sq m Kinta Ballroom, which can host up to 400 guests theatre-style or 300 guests for round-table events. Equipped with an LED screen, dynamic sound system, and adjustable lighting, it is supported by the 383 sq m Kampar Hall and 84 sq m Gopeng Room, which provide additional options for smaller gatherings.

“With accommodation and facilities designed to meet the needs of leisure travellers, families, business guests, government delegations, and event groups, Dusit Princess Ipoh represents a compelling opportunity to introduce the welcoming character of the Dusit Princess brand to a city with such a strong identity and well-established appeal,” said Chanin Donavanik, Group Chief Executive Officer, Dusit International. “Perak welcomed 23.6 million domestic visitors in 2025, making it one of Malaysia’s three most visited states. This strong demand, together with Ipoh’s convenient access from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, gives the city considerable potential to attract more international visitors. Working with Plenitude Berhad, we are building on the strengths of an established property to support that growth while helping guests connect more deeply with the destination.”

Madam Elsie Chua, Non-Independent Non-Executive Chairman, Plenitude Berhad, said, “Dusit Princess Ipoh marks a new chapter for this established property and for Plenitude’s hospitality portfolio. Building on the property’s longstanding presence in Ipoh, we are delighted to bring the distinctive warmth of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality to the city through a recognised international brand, while embracing the character, culture, and local flavours that make Ipoh unique. We look forward to creating a welcoming gateway for guests to experience Ipoh – combining the qualities and standards associated with the Dusit Princess brand with the authentic spirit of the destination.”

From the hotel, guests can easily reach Ipoh Old Town, including Concubine Lane, a lively historic alley lined with small shops and stalls, and Kong Heng Square, a restored heritage enclave housing independent businesses. Local dining districts and commercial areas are also within easy reach.

To help guests explore further, the hotel’s Discover the Soul of Ipoh programme brings together locally led activities spanning heritage, food, nature, well-being, and family experiences.

Highlights include photographic walks through Ipoh’s heritage streets, visits to Tambun pomelo orchards and limestone cave temples, food trails featuring Ipoh white coffee and traditional desserts, and workshops in Labu Sayong pottery, a traditional Perak craft. Family cooking classes and evening wildlife adventures are also available.

To celebrate its opening, Dusit Princess Ipoh is offering stays from MYR230 (approximately USD57) per room per night, including MYR50 (approximately USD12) in daily food and beverage credit. The offer is valid for stays from 1 October through 31 December 2026. 

For more information, visit dusit.com/dpim. 

(Source: Your Stories — Dusit International)

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The show unfolded at a defining moment for Malaysia’s national tourism agenda. Malaysia welcomed 42.2 million international visitors in 2020, an 11.2% increase compared with the previous year. This positive momentum has continued into 2026, with 21.2 million international arrivals recorded in the first half of the year alone. 

Under Visit Malaysia 2026, the country is targeting 47 million international tourist arrivals and MYR147.1 billion in tourism receipts by year-end, and this edition of the National MATTA Fair aims to contribute directly to that push.

The 59th edition of the MATTA Fair extended over 10 exhibition halls at MITEC, bringing together the country’s largest gathering of licensed travel agencies, tourism boards, hotels and airlines, alongside 12 state tourism organisations (STOs) from across Malaysia, and 16 national tourism organisations (NTOs) worldwide, with Taiwan taking centre stage as this edition’s International Favourite Destination.

Adding to the momentum, Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) returned as Official Airline Partner and Premier Sponsor, anchoring the fair and showcasing its growing portfolio of travel and lifestyle offerings. 

Meanwhile, RHB Bank, the fair’s Official Bank Partner, delivered an expanded suite of travel rewards and financing options for visitors looking to fund their next holiday.

“The positive tourism performance we are seeing this year is encouraging and presents opportunities for the entire tourism industry. We are actively seeking to build on this progress by making travel more accessible and trustworthy. As a Strategic Partner to Visit Malaysia 2026, MATTA will continue working closely with the government and our industry partners to support the national tourism agenda and promote Malaysia as a preferred destination for travellers,” said MATTA President Nigel Wong.

 (Source: MATTA)

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In response to the volcanic ash that “poses a significant threat to the safe operation of aircraft in the vicinity of volcanic clouds the airline confirms some AirAsia flights to and from Jakarta have been cancelled or rescheduled. 

“The volcanic ash situation has also required operational adjustments to selected AirAsia services whose flight paths may be affected.

“AirAsia has notified all affected guests on their flight status and recovery options to ensure they can resume their journeys safely on the next available flight.”

The airline points out that the weather event remains fluid, and AirAsia guests travelling to and from the affected destinations are strongly encouraged to check their latest flight status at  airasia.com/flightstatus.

AirAsia is continuing to monitor Mount Anak Krakatau’s volcanic activity and will update its travel advisory with the resumption of normal operations.

(Source: AirAsia)

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The resumption of direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Fukuoka strengthens the airline’s Japan network, offering the only direct connection between Kuala Lumpur and Fukuoka and opening two-way tourism between Malaysia and Japan’s Kyushu region.

MH stopped flying the route in August 2006.

Flight schedule

MH56 departs Kuala Lumpur (KUL) at 2345 and arrives in Fukuoka (FUK) at 0705 plus a day. Departs from KUL: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
MH57 departs Fukuoka (FUK) at 1000 and arrives in Kuala Lumpur (KUL) at 1545. Departs from FUK: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

The airline deploys a 174-seat Boeing 737-8 on the route. Flight time is six hours and 45 minutes.

According to advance timetables for the winter season, from December 2026 to 31 March 2027, flights will increase to daily.

The service complements Malaysia Airlines’ existing services to Tokyo (via Narita) and Osaka, bringing the airline’s total weekly frequency to Japan to 26 flights. Together, these services strengthen connectivity between Malaysia and Japan, while marking an important milestone for the Malaysia Airlines-Japan Airlines Joint Business partnership.

Through the codeshare arrangement, customers travelling via Fukuoka can connect to Japan Airlines flights to Amami, Sapporo, Izumo, Kochi, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Yakushima, Matsuyama and Tokushima. 

Japan Airlines also places its code on Malaysia Airlines-operated services between Kuala Lumpur and Fukuoka, offering a seamless booking experience and a broader range of travel options between Malaysia and Japan.

For travellers from Japan, the route offers convenient onward connections via Kuala Lumpur to destinations across domestic Malaysia, ASEAN, South Asia and Australasia, while supporting inbound tourism in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026.

To celebrate the return to Fukuoka, travellers can save up to 30% under the MATTA Fair promotion for bookings made by 14 September 2026. Enrich members can enjoy an additional 5% off, while payments made with a VISA card through the Malaysia Airlines official website or mobile app qualify for a further 5% discount. For more information and to book your flights, visit www.malaysiaairlines.com.

(Source: Malaysia Airlines)

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The future of the global business events industry will be shaped by stronger regional collaboration, collective leadership, and a shared commitment to innovation, sustainability and long-term impact. As Asia Pacific continues to grow in influence, the opportunity has never been greater to build a more connected, resilient and future-ready industry.

“I’m honoured to be appointed as ICCA Asia Pacific Chair. I aspire to build a stronger, more connected and inclusive Asia Pacific Chapter where collaboration becomes our greatest strength,” said Jason. “Together, we will share knowledge, elevate professional standards and champion sustainable development to create a more resilient business events industry that delivers lasting value for our members, our destinations and our communities.”

He also expressed his sincere appreciation to Jane Vong Holmes, Senior Manager – Asia Pacific at GainingEdge and Immediate Past Chair of the ICCA Asia Pacific Chapter, for her outstanding leadership and dedicated service. She has strengthened the chapter through her vision, passion and dedication, leaving a strong foundation for the future.

Deputy State Secretary (Operations) and BESarawak Chairman, Datu Hii Chang Kee, said the appointment was an honour that reflects the confidence of the international business events community. 

“Jason’s appointment is a recognition of his leadership and dedication to the business events industry. We are honoured that he has been entrusted with this important regional role, and we are confident he will contribute meaningfully to strengthening collaboration, knowledge exchange and the continued growth of the business events industry across Asia Pacific.”

ICCA’s Senior Regional Director, Waikin Wong, said Jason’s appointment reflects both his leadership and the continued evolution of the Asia Pacific business events industry.

ICCA is the global association for the international meetings and conventions industry, representing more than 1,000 member organisations across over 100 countries and territories through its six regional chapters – Asia Pacific, Africa, Europe, Latin America & the Caribbean, Middle East, and North America. The association connects the global business events community to advance collaboration, knowledge exchange, advocacy and professional excellence.

More at www.businesseventssarawak.com.  

(Source: Your Stories — BESarawak)

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Taking place from 7 to 10 December 2026 in Kuching, at the Borneo Cultures Museum as a principal conference venue, ICM 2026 is expected to welcome more than 300 delegates, connecting researchers, engineers, academics and industry professionals from the international microelectronics community to exchange expertise and explore developments shaping the future of the sector.

Hosting ICM 2026 directly supports Sarawak’s development priorities under the Post COVID-19 Development Strategy (PCDS) 2030, particularly in innovation, digital transformation, human capital and advanced manufacturing. As Sarawak develops its semiconductor ecosystem, the conference will connect global expertise with local talent, research and industry, while advancing artificial intelligence (AI) as an accelerator for microelectronics development.

The conference will feature a broad technical programme comprising regular papers, special sessions, cross-society special sessions, an embedded workshop, live demonstrations, tutorials and a technical industry visit, creating multiple platforms for researchers and industry practitioners to exchange knowledge and explore emerging developments in circuits, systems and microelectronics.

Additional activities being developed alongside the main conference include a Sino-Malaysia workshop, CASS Standards workshop, and CAS Industry Forum, further extending ICM 2026 beyond the conventional academic conference format and creating opportunities for industry engagement, standards discussions and international collaboration.

“ICM 2026 is an important step towards the Sarawak Government’s ambition of building a high-income economy driven by innovation and technology,” said The Honourable Dato Sri Roland Sagah Wee Inn, Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Sarawak. “For Sarawak to compete in the industries of the future, we must create opportunities for our people to learn from the best, participate in global networks and turn knowledge into real opportunities. ICM brings that global community directly to us, creating opportunities for our talent and industry to learn, collaborate and turn knowledge into new possibilities for Sarawak.”

“Winning ICM 2026 demonstrates the strategic value of attracting specialised international conferences that align with local development priorities,” said Jason Tan Chin Foo, Chief Executive Officer of Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak). “The conference is expected to generate RM2.5 million in total estimated economic impact, but its greater value is what it can leave in the long term. ICM can be a powerful catalyst to strengthen Sarawak’s growing electronics sector through new knowledge, connections and opportunities that continue well beyond the conference. BESarawak is proud to support legacy-driven events such as ICM 2026.”

“The next big step for AI is not only about smarter software, but also building better and more efficient technology to power it,” said Ts. Ir. Dr Fakhrul Zaman Rokhani, IEEE CASS Vice President for Education and Communications and General Chair for ICM2026. “ICM 2026 will explore how we can make AI faster, more energy-efficient and more sustainable through advances in microelectronics and hardware. Bringing these global conversations to Malaysia via Sarawak gives professionals and young talent in the region greater access to the ideas and technologies shaping our future.”

Organised by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Circuits and Systems Society (IEEE CASS), with the IEEE CASS Malaysia Chapter as a co-financial sponsor and active contributor to the organising committee, ICM 2026 is supported by the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD), Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak), Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Sarawak Microelectronics Design (SMD) Semiconductor Sdn Bhd, and Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak. The Academy of Sciences Malaysia is also participating as ICM 2026’s Science & Technology Partner.

ICM 2026 is supported by the wider IEEE Circuits and Systems community, with technical co-sponsorship from the IEEE Circuits and Systems Society and 13 IEEE CASS chapters worldwide. The conference has also received IEEE Xplore publication approval. At the same time, selected papers will be invited for extended submission to IEEE Transactions on VLSI Systems, Neuroelectronics, and the Journal of Integrated Circuits and Systems, subject to each journal’s review process.

Researchers, scientists, academics, entrepreneurs, engineers, policymakers, and industry professionals working across circuits, systems, and related technologies are invited to be part of ICM 2026 in Sarawak and contribute to the conversations, collaborations, and innovations shaping the future of microelectronics. For registration, call for papers and sponsorship opportunities, visit www.ieee-icm.org. 

For more information on business events in Sarawak, visit: Business Events Sarawak 

(Source: Your Stories — BESarawak)

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