Before joining Constellar, Chua Wee Phong developed the exhibition business of Singapore Press Holdings into one of Singapore's largest event companies.
Sabah has been chosen to host the ADEX Ocean Partnership Summit in August 2023.
The summit, an important gathering for marine conservation
initiatives and sustainable diving tourism, will coincide with the Asian
Dive Expo (ADEX), which is taking place at Singapore's Sands Expo and
Convention Centre from 31 March to 2 April.
Sabah assistant minister of tourism, culture, and environment cum
chairman of Sabah Tourism Board, Joniston Bangkuai, attended the opening
of ADEX Singapore and launched the ADEX Sabah Ocean Partnership Summit
2023.
The Sabah Tourism Board is partnering with ADEX to organise the
summit, which will be held at the Sabah International Convention Centre
from 18 to 20 August.
The event will bring together global ocean community members,
renowned speakers, professional diving fraternity and attendees, for the
sharing of ideas and knowledge on best practices for ocean
conservation.
Sabah has implemented a range of initiatives to protect the marine
environment, including marine parks and sanctuaries, strict regulations
on fishing and diving, and education programmes to raise awareness about
marine conservation.
According to Joniston, the event will bolster the state's diving
industry, and he hopes it will encourage Sabah to host its very own dive
expo. Sabah has a strong network of professional dive operators who
offer world-class diving services.
The ADEX Sabah Ocean Partnership Summit will not only provide a
platform to showcase Sabah's rich marine biodiversity but also its
cultural diversity. Visitors will have a chance to experience local
culture and cuisine while also taking advantage of diving opportunities.
Based on statistics, Sabah recorded 61,796 divers in 2022, bringing
in an estimated RM222.8 million (US$50.4 million) in revenue. The figure
comprises 6,411 international divers and 55,384 domestic divers. In
2019, Sabah registered 130,604 international divers and 7,145 domestic
divers, with a total revenue of RM821 million (US$185.7 million).