Reopen Business Events Urgently, Urges The Business Events Council

Mr. Francis Teo, President of the Malaysian Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (MACEOS) | Dato’ Vincent Lim, Chairman of Malaysia Business Events Council Malaysia (BECM) | Dato' Seri Dr. Hj. Irmohizam Ibrahim, Chairman of Conferences & Exhibitions APAC Member Advisory Board of World Trade Centers Association

17-Sep-21 12:00

Reopen Business Events Urgently, Urges The Business Events Council

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According to a press release by the Business Events Council of Malaysia (BECM), livelihoods and jobs contributing to over RM27.5 billion to Malaysia's GDP are at stake with further delays to reopening this crucial industry.

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Tags: BECM, MICE, Business Events, MyCEB, MATTA, MSAE, MRA, PPKM, ALIFE, ICCA Malaysia Committee, MRCA,

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