Media Release
BCCK Elevates Industry Standards: Director Named MACEOS Sarawak Chair, Team Earns Exhibition Management Certification.
29 August 2024
Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) proudly announces the appointment of Ms. Premala Danapakiam, BCCK’s Director of Sales and Marketing, as the Regional Chair of the Malaysian Association of Convention and Exhibition Organizers and Suppliers (MACEOS) for the 2024-2026 term.
In her new role, Premala will collaborate closely with MACEOS President, Datuk Dr. M Gandhi, and Honorary Secretary, Mr. Lee Mark, to spearhead initiatives within the Sarawak Chapter, including educational programs in partnership with Ms. Mona Manap, MACEOS Vice President of Education, and collaboration with BESarawak for the benefit of regional MACEOS members.
Premala stated, "On behalf of BCCK, I extend our heartfelt thanks to Mdm Gracie Giekie of Place Borneo, our outgoing Chairperson and former Regional Chair for MACEOS Sarawak, for her dedication and endless support. Her role in MACEOS has been instrumental in solidifying Sarawak’s role as a business events hub within Malaysia.”
Mr. Eric van Piggelen, CEO of BCCK expressed his heartfelt congratulations and support on this appointment. “We are excited about Premala’s nomination as a representative for BCCK, for the Regional Chair of MACEOS. This collaboration in MACEOS will bolster our ongoing efforts to elevate BCCK's reputation as a premier BE hub for Sarawak.”
In response to the appointment, MACEOS President, Datuk Dr. M Gandi said, “We are delighted to welcome Premala as the Chairperson of the MACEOS Sarawak Chapter. Her extensive experience and dedication to the business events industry make her the ideal leader to drive our initiatives in Sarawak forward. We are confident that the Sarawak Chapter will reach new heights and continue to play a significant role in advancing the business events industry in the region.”
Additionally, several BCCK team members—Eric Chuo, Lim Jing Qi, Julia Stephen, Khairool Azhar, and Jessica Sim— have achieved the Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) certification. This underscores BCCK’s commitment to excellence in event planning and management, with a total of 13 staff members now certified.
Mr. Ahmad Rizal Yaman, Director of Human Resources, emphasized BCCK's commitment to staff development, stating, "Investing in our team's continuous development ensures we remain at the forefront of industry best practices and innovations." BCCK looks forward to leveraging this expertise to deliver outstanding experiences for clients and visitors.
BCCK's recent achievements mark a significant step forward in delivering exceptional experiences to clients and visitors alike. With a focus on excellence, BCCK is poised to set new industry standards in exhibitions and business events, leveraging the expertise of its certified staff to drive continued success and satisfaction.