As the new chairman of the SBEC, Dr Yong has chaired his first meeting with the committee on 25 July. Photo Credit: Sibu Business Events Committee
Dr Renco Yong, executive director of the Gimhwak Group of Companies,
has been appointed the new chairman of the Sibu Business Events
Committee (SBEC).
With a PhD in Maritime Technology, Dr Yong has successfully
transformed his family's traditional shipping business in Sibu into a
modern international powerhouse. Under his leadership, the Gimhwak Group
of Companies secured ISO 9001 certification in 2023 and has garnered
several business and industry awards.
Dr Yong holds director and advisor positions in four local
educational institutions, is a council member of the Malaysia Ministry
of Transport National Shipping and Port Council and is a board member of
the Malaysia Ministry of Transport Domestic Shipping License. A
sought-after speaker, he has shared his expertise in over 100 business
events worldwide regarding maritime and related industries.
“My mission is to lead SBEC in a holistic approach, where securing
events goes hand-in-hand with fostering long-term industry growth in
Sibu such as developing much-needed local talents and enhancing event
standards,” said Dr Yong. “I hope to inject more creative energy and
innovative thinking to strengthen and sustain our industry.”
Amelia Roziman, CEO of BESarawak, commented on Dr Yong’s appointment:
“SBEC is a proactive business community with a collaborative spirit.
With Dr Yong’s diverse skillsets and strong business acumen, we believe
that SBEC can globalise Sibu into a truly competitive business events
destination in Malaysia.”
She further called Sibu a “self-made success story”, sharing that the
Malaysian state currently has eight business events in the pipeline for
this year, estimated to bring in RM33.7 million (US$7.1 million) in
total economic impact.