Wellness wins out for Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre is officially Malaysia’s first “Healthy Venue”, having achieved Bronze Level accreditation from the Healthy Venues organisation.

Granted only to venues that integrate wellness into events by prioritising healthier eating, movement, and workplace health, the accreditation reinforces the Centre’s ongoing efforts to improve the overall delegate experience and increase meeting productivity by providing a conducive event environment that promotes health and well-being.

Commenting on this achievement, Centre general manager John Burke said: “Research has shown that healthy meeting environments can improve delegate productivity and leave them with positive experiences and memories of the events they attend. This accreditation will not only enhance the confidence of event organisers in our venue, but will also help them attract more delegates to their events here.”

To achieve the certification, the Centre had to comply with a variety of stringent requirements set by the Healthy Venues organisation, which included demonstrating catering practices that support national dietary guidelines, promoting active meetings to event planners, and implementing a written policy to promote physical activity and healthy eating in the workplace.

Leading by example, the Centre has also incorporated conversations about healthy meetings in its interactions with clients and organisers, and provided options for further menu customisation to offer more healthy meals.

As part of its organisational commitment, the Centre’s team members are also encouraged to adopt an active lifestyle and to utilise active travel options when commuting to and from work. The venue also works closely with its hotel and leisure partners to conduct awareness and wellness exercises for the wider community around the Kuala Lumpur City Centre precinct.