Sabah International Convention Centre
| Sabah International Convention Centre | |
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| Address | Tanjung Lipat, Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens |
| Standort | Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia |
| Coordinates | 5°59′44.32″N 116°5′2.25″E / 5.9956444°N 116.0839583°E |
| Owner | Yayasan Sabah Group (YSG) |
| Operator | Sabah International Convention Centre |
| Opened | February 2020 |
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| • Total space | 153,000 m2 (1,650,000 sq ft) |
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The Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) (Malay; Pusat Konvensyen Antarabangsa Sabah) is the largest waterfront purpose-built convention, exhibition and entertainment facility in East Malaysia.
It is owned by Innoprise Corporation Sdn Bhd of Yayasan Sabah Group - a state sanctioned organisation in Sabah, Malaysia. Accor Group is the appointed hospitality operations consultant. The complex's gross built-up is 60,504 m2 (651,260 sq ft) on a 6-hectare (15-acre) site. The multi-functional complex with its well-designed floor plan and extensive pre-function areas is well suited for a wide range of public and private events.
Description
Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) is the latest addition to MICE venues in Malaysia and the largest in Borneo with a total function space of 153,197 m2 (1,649,000 sq ft). SICC is an iconic 6 hectares (15 acres) multi-functional venue strategically located in Kota Kinabalu city and it is ready to welcome conference delegates and event attendees to experience the finest meeting, conference, entertainment and exhibition facilities in Sabah.
Set against a spectacular backdrop with idyllic islands and the South China Sea, the purpose-built waterfront convention centre maximise utilisation of function space while at the same time allowing a flow of movement throughout the building.
Spread over five levels, the well-designed floor plan at SICC features an expansive column free convention hall with a retractable partition system, divisible into three sections. Each multipurpose hall features 11-metre (36 ft) ceiling complete with stunning seashell shaped crystal chandeliers. Each convention hall can cater for up to 1,500 delegates, offering a combined floor space of 6,800 square metres which includes an extensive pre-function area.
On a separate level, are three contiguous exhibition halls with direct access to the loading docks, the exhibition hall encompasses a 5,200 m2 (56,000 sq ft) flexible event space which can accommodate up to 280 exhibition booths, across from the spacious foyer, 6 separate addition to a private VVIP lounge. The top floor of SICC is dedicated to 13 individual private meeting rooms, the room sizes range from 32 to 223 square metres. While situated on level three are exclusive VIP rooms and luxurious VVIP lounges leading to the grand foyer of Sabah's first world-class Performing Arts Hall; upon its opening, the two-tier amphitheatre will have a seating capacity of 1,250. Connecting to the main lobby, an outdoor plaza of 7,000 square metres is well suited for open-air events.
SICC has an in-house team of internationally trained culinary experts complemented by food and beverage service professionals to help design memorable cuisines and provide exceptional venue experience for all clients and guests. The ingredients used are locally sourced and farm fresh that support local agriculture, promotes sustainability to create exceptional cuisines and banquet menus to suit any occasion.
Facilities
Exhibition Hall
The complex offer three contiguous exhibit halls encompassing a 5,177-square-metre (55,720 sq ft) flexible event space with direct access entrance from the car park. The multi-functional space is suitable for exhibitions, banquets, cocktail receptions and other type of events of your dream.
Outdoor Plaza
Connecting to the main lobby, an outdoor plaza set against a backdrop of islands and the South China Sea, is well suited for open concerts and exhibitions. The multipurpose public area for outdoor events that can allow crowd of over 7,000.
Performance Arts Hall
The Performance Arts Hall is the complex's signature centrepiece, located on level 3 which offers a seating capacity of 1,250 in a two-tier amphitheatre designed with built-in stage and technology advanced audiovisual and stage lighting. It is well suited for opening ceremonies, concerts and product launches.
Convention Hall
Expansive column-free convention hall with a retractable partition system dividing into three sections, each multipurpose hall catering up to 1,500 delegates. It is equipped with hi-tech audiovisual aid presentation and full conference facilities. This is suitable for conference session, product launches and private functions independently or combined.
Meeting Rooms
The multipurpose centre offer a total of 18 centrally located, yet affordable meeting rooms available at Level 2 and 5. Ideal for board meeting, training course and conference with high-spec facilities for comfortable and practical gatherings.
Flooded with natural lights from views of the Kota Kinabalu City Centre, the Suite offer a luxury meeting venue.
Other Facilities
The pre-function meeting hall which is located on Level 2 and 4, ideally suited small to medium-sized gathering such as pre-dinner cocktails, conference coffee breaks and mini exhibitions.
The VVIP rooms and lounges are ideal venue for press and pre-conference venue. It is accessible from the exhibition hall by a dedicated lift and excalators. It provides a relaxing atmosphere with a furnished living space, well suited for business gatherings.
Other amenities include media rooms, business centre, prayer rooms, baby changing rooms and accessible washrooms.
Architectural Design
The interior finishing of SICC is unique to Sabah; inspired by the natural and cultural heritage of North Borneo; each customised design's feature and accents blend in to reflect the conservation efforts of Yayasan Sabah Group and the ethnic diversity of Sabah.
Culture of Sabah
The geometrical patterns adorned the acoustic wall of the Convention Centre is inspired by the several patterns of "Mangavol" or weaving that is distinctive to the Rungus, which is one of the local tribes of Sabah.
The unique timber carvings of "Nantuapan" pattern decorated the interior of the lounge is inspired by an exquisite motif of the Murut tribe in Sabah which symbolizes a gathering of people and unity.
Another carving pattern that is inspired by the ornate feature of "Lepa-Lepa" originated from Palau' Bajau of Semporna district at the eastern coast of Sabah. The patterns are usually inspired from Quran or floral motif that requires high craftsmen skill.
Nature in Sabah
Guests are welcomed by the granite cladded columns paired with contrastive hues of polished flooring upon arrival. The distinctive depth of the design is inspired by the jagged peaks of Mount Kinabalu, the symbol and pride of Sabah as well as the highest mountain on the island of Borneo and one of the world's prominent peaks.
The unique features of mangroves is incorporated as carved wall arts along the precinct of the pre-function area of the exhibition hall, as Sabah is one of the home to many mangrove forests which include two of the famous ramsar sites in Malaysia which are Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre and Lower Kinabatangan Segama Wetlands.
The entwined tree barks and leaves pattern of the ceiling on the highest floor of the complex is inspired by the tropical rainforest canopy, as Sabah is well known for its exceptional tropical rainforests with outstanding features of flora and fauna as well as home to Sabah's last strongholds of undisturbed lowland ecosystem which are Danum Valley, Maliau Basin and Imbak Canyon.
The different blue tones of the carpet in the Convention Hall and one of the meeting rooms are inspired by the distinct feature of Sabah's unique wonder and beauty of its marine life and pristine tropical waters.
As for the most distinct feature of the Convention Hall, the chandelier was inspired by the exoskeleton of a curvature of a seashells and the ripples of the sea.
Wildlife of Sabah
The luminated floral pattern on the ceiling of the lobby feature is inspired by one of the rarest flowers in the world and is native to rainforest of Mount Kinabalu, Sabah which is the Rothschild's Slipper Orchid. It is known as the "Gold of Kinabalu" or "Sumazau Orchid" by the local.
The palm-like pattern of the floor carpet at the foyer of convention hall is inspired by the widely distributed and useful mangrove palm which also called as "Nipa" has a wide diversity of use by the Sabahan as roof materials, medicine and sap that can be fermented to alcohol which famously known as "Bahar" or Palm wine.
Transportation and Accommodation
Kota Kinabalu is the international gateway to the northern part of Borneo island. Kota Kinabalu International Airport has daily direct flights to major cities in the region including direct flights to Perth, Singapore, Seoul, Tokyo, Brunei, Hong Kong, Guang Zhou, Shanghai and more. Between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu airports, there are over 25 daily flight servicing the two cities, positioning Kota Kinabalu as an important business hub in BIMP-EAGA economic growth region with the second highest air connectivity in Malaysia.
Being an established tourism spot, Kota Kinabalu offers a wide choice of accommodation in the city. With less than 10 km travel distance from the airport, the SICC is strategically locatd in the central business district.
Places of Interests
With Sabah being known for its natural heritage, there is much to explore in Kota Kinabalu city and around Sabah. Just a short boat-ride from the coastal city lies Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park where a range of water activities are available between the five islands. In less than 3 hours' drive visitors can reach the majestic Mount Kinabalu that overlooks the West Coast of Sabah. Surrounded by primary rainforest, the Kinabalu Park is a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site and a sanctuary to flora and fauna endemic to the area.
On the East Cost of Sabah, delegates can make a day trip to Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre or extend their stay and explore the second longest river in Malaysia - the Kinabatangan River - where Borneo pygmy elephant and wild orang-utan are a common sight in this rich ecosystem.
For delegates who prefer golf, there are exceptional championship golf courses throughout the city and even at an elevation of 1,500m above sea level.
Kota Kinabalu offers a myriad of choices for MICE delegates, a variety of accommodation and fun-filled natural pursuits complemented by excellent accessibility, making Sabah International Convention Centre the ideal venue for business events.
Major Past Events
- Majlis Tilawah dan Menghafaz Al Quran Peringkat Kebangsaan (MTHQK) Tahun 1441H/2020M (National-Level Quran Recitation Competitions 1441H/2020M)[1]
- Jom Masuk IPT 2020 Peringkat Sabah[2]
See also
References
- ^ "Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia - Majlis Tilawah dan Menghafaz Al Quran Peringkat Kebangsaan (MTHQK) Tahun 1441H/2020M". www.islam.gov.my. Retrieved 2020-03-03.
- ^ "Jom Masuk IPT 2020 di KK, 7-8 Mac ini". Sabah News Today (in Malay). 2020-03-02. Retrieved 2020-03-08.
