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KUCHING, 3 November 2025: Business Events Sarawak confirms the appointment of Datu Hii Chang Kee as its new Chairman of the Board of Directors, effective 1 November 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Datu Hii, the former Deputy Sarawak State Secretary (Operations), overseeing public communication, service transformation, and innovation, steps into the role following the retirement of the former BESarawak Chairman, Dato Sri Abang Haji Abdul Karim bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, last August.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Datu Hii brings a deep understanding of how government, industry, and community can work together to create a meaningful impact. He aims to steer BESarawak toward becoming Malaysia\u2019s leading convention bureau and a regional muscle for legacy-driven events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe appointment of Datu Hii is timely and strategic,\u201d said Minister for Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak, Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah. \u201cHis position within government enables him to bridge strategy and execution, ensuring that Sarawak becomes an international model of inclusive leadership where collaboration between government and industry drives sustainable growth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guided by this vision, Datu Hii will position Sarawak as a key destination for impactful, legacy-driven business events that contribute meaningfully to the economy, community, and sustainable development, in line with the Post-COVID-19 Development Strategy 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOver the next five years, we will align plans to transform Sarawak into a business events destination of high strategic value,\u201d said Datu Hii. \u201cOur direction will be guided by three pillars \u2013 transformation and innovation, impact and legacy, and partnerships and people. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTo achieve this, we have outlined five key focus areas, which are destination development, market diversification, digital transformation, sustainability leadership, and talent development\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThese areas form the backbone of Sarawak\u2019s journey towards becoming a globally recognised destination for high-value, high-impact business events where progress, partnership, and pride merge for a sustainable future.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With over 30 years of experience in the public sector, Datu Hii\u2019s career is marked by a strong foothold in business events and tourism, having previously served as the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry, and Performing Arts, and led the formulation of the Sarawak Tourism Master Plan 2021\u20132035.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHis appointment marks a new chapter for Sarawak\u2019s business events industry, balancing continuity with fresh ambition to elevate Sarawak\u2019s global competitiveness,\u201d said BESarawak CEO Amelia Roziman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHis extensive experience in public service, coupled with his deep understanding of the business events landscape, will be invaluable to the industry\u2019s future and significance to the government and society.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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