Sarawak to host World Water Congress and Exhibition in 2028
Sarawak will host the World Water Congress and Exhibition in 2028 after presenting a successful bid in France, says Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
The Premier said that in his speech at the national-level Malaysia Day celebration Saturday (Sept 16) night that this was a significant milestone for the state, especially during the 60th Malaysia Day celebration.
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The Premier said that in his speech at the national-level Malaysia Day celebration Saturday (Sept 16) night that this was a significant milestone for the state, especially during the 60th Malaysia Day celebration.
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00:00 [Music]
00:11 There is something I want to share with people in Malaysia,
00:16 particularly in Sarawak also.
00:19 I am happy to announce that Sarawak has made history today
00:25 for Malaysia and ASEAN.
00:28 [Applause]
00:32 As Malaysia, Sarawak and Kuching have been selected to host
00:37 the International Water Association World Water Congress
00:42 [Applause]
00:44 and exhibition in 2028,
00:48 after presenting its bid for the event at Bordaux, France.
00:54 Indeed, this is another significant milestone,
01:00 especially during our 60th Malaysia Day celebration,
01:05 which all Malaysians can be proud of.
01:09 We are here.
01:11 [Applause]
01:13 Yang Amat Berhamat, the Congress is expected
01:16 to attract 10,000 participants from 80 countries.
01:22 It will be held at the newly expanded Borneo Convention Centre,
01:27 Kuching, in 2028.
01:30 The Congress is a world congress,
01:34 expected to generate economic outcomes and legacies
01:39 that will spearhead regional collaboration for ASEAN.
01:44 It will also position Sarawak as the hub for sustainability
01:50 and innovation in the global water industry.
01:56 [Applause]
01:57 So, Kuching is known to the whole world.
02:01 [Applause]
02:04 Ladies and gentlemen,
02:06 I would like to take this opportunity
02:12 to wish all Malaysians a happy Malaysian Day.
02:18 May our alliance continue to be strong
02:24 with high loyalty and respect for each other
02:31 and continue to advance the country
02:35 and also to give birth to a modern generation
02:40 that will continue to advance the country.
02:44 That's all. Happy Malaysian Day.
02:48 [Malay Language]
02:50 May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be with you.
02:54 [Applause]
02:57 [Silence]