Malaysia passed another major milestone in the reopening of business events with a large-scale gathering of officials.
The Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) hosted the country’s first major business event during the COVID-19 Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) with stringent safety and security protocols in place.
The one-day event convened more than 4,500 people, including the Malaysian Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, senior ministers, dignitaries and participants from a non-governmental organisation.
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Mask wearing was mandatory in public areas and social distancing measures were enforced throughout the venue.
“We have rigorous health and safety measures, delegate management system, as well as on-site communication including ‘mobile human safety reminders’ encouraging strict adherence and the provision of guidance and compliance,” said Gunther Beissel, Chief Executive Officer, Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre.
Ready-to-eat packed meals were served to each attendee at their respective seats during lunch coffee breaks with pre-wrapped cutlery set to provide a safe and controlled catering system for the wellbeing of attendees and our team members.
“Successful hosting of such mass gathering signals a start to rebuilding public confidence in the meetings and events industry and we are proud to have delivered the event seamlessly within a safe, and structured manner.
We are excited to see Business Events rebound and thrilled to be hosting more major events and exhibitions in a safe, organised, and secure environment in accordance with the SOPs that have been endorsed by the Malaysian Government,” said Beissel.
Mark Cochrane, Regional Manager Asia-Pacific of UFI, the global association for the exhibition industry, said: “We are pleased to see another Asian exhibition market begin to reopen and play a vital role in the economic recovery of the region. MITEC is one of UFI’s 350+ members in Asia who will each assist local economies to return to growth.”
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