MyCEB inks MoC with Indonesia's ASTINDO

MyCEB’s trade mission to Jakarta also deepens ties with key stakeholders.

MyCEB’s Azman Haji Tambi Chik and the Malaysian delegation pay a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy’s Vinsensius Jemadu.
MyCEB’s Azman Haji Tambi Chik and the Malaysian delegation pay a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy’s Vinsensius Jemadu. Photo Credit: MyCEB

Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) has established a partnership with Asosia Travel Agent Indonesia (ASTINDO) through the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) on a three-day trade mission to Jakarta. MyCEB also deepened ties with the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, and the Indonesian Exhibition Companies Association (IECA-ASPERAPI) on the trip.

Commenting on the new alliances, CEO of MyCEB, Azman Haji Tambi Chik, said: “I am thrilled to announce our new collaboration as we have signed an MoC with ASTINDO. I am confident that this newly established relationship will empower us to achieve objectives that are beneficial to both Malaysia and Indonesia, including the restoration of our countries' business events industry, facilitating knowledge exchange, and exploring opportunities for other business cooperation.”

The MoC is a strategic framework marking key areas of collaboration between MyCEB and ASTINDO, including joint marketing and promotional efforts for the business events sector. The agreement is also expected to co-develop leads through information exchange of market intelligence on campaigns, initiatives, programmes and projects. 

"The MoC with MyCEB signifies a strategic step towards reinvigorating our countries' business events industries. With MyCEB, we look forward to generating quality leads and aim to create a dynamic and resilient ecosystem that will drive the industry's growth in both regions,” said Pauline Suharno, president of ASTINDO.

Amidst the cultivation of strategic connections, Malaysia engaged in a constructive dialogue with Vinsensius Jemadu, deputy minister for tourism product and events at the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy. During this meeting, the Ministry expressed strong support for the collaborative efforts in building a robust ASEAN business events community between Indonesia and Malaysia.

The envisioned ASEAN business events community aims to strengthen regional ties, promote economic growth, and enhance the overall profile of the business events industry across Southeast Asia. This endorsement reflects a shared commitment to fostering cross-border collaboration and elevating the region's standing as a prominent hub for international business events activities.

Also, the visit with IECA-ASPERAPI crafted the blueprint for future collaborative ventures in international business events. "IECA-ASPERAPI is proud to witness the Bureau's continued dedication to building global connections. This trade mission is a testament to a productive long-term partnership and the importance of cross-border collaboration in revitalising and expanding the business events sector,” said Hosea Andreas Runkat, chairman of IECA-ASPERAPI.