Kuching to Host 3rd BIMP-EAGA TVET Conference 2023 on March 8-9

Hallman (seating center) holds up the conference brochure together with the internal working committee members.

KUCHING, Nov 25: Kuching will play host to the 3rd Brunei Darussalam–Indonesia–Malaysia–Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Conference 2023 from March 8 to 9.

Sarawak Skills Group of Learning Institutions (Sarawak Skills) executive director Hallman Sabri in a statement today said about 300 delegates from Malaysia, Philippines, Brunei and Indonesia are expected to attend conference which will be held at Pullman Hotel.

According to Hallman, the conference will be officiated by the Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Johari Tun Openg.

He added that the 3rd BIMP-EAGA TVET Conference 2023 would bring together major stakeholders who are contributing to the ongoing transformation of TVET by sharing perspectives on various topics under four sub-themes, namely Innovation and Technology, Human Resource Management and the Way Forward, Green TVET, and Strengthening Partnerships Among BIMP-EAGA TVET and HEIs.

The registration fee (Normal Rate: RM960 per delegate) is HRD Corp claimable. Those who register before Dec 30, 2022 will be eligible for the Early Bird Rate of RM860 per delegate, while students (secondary school, college and university students) will enjoy a Special Student Rate (RM380 per student).

For more information, including registration, sponsorship opportunities and booth rental, contact conference secretariat Linda John (011-29929916) or Flavian Jerry Francis (013-8355675), 082-539222, or e-mail to tvet2023@ppks.edu.my or visit www.ppks.edu.my. — DayakDaily