Preliminary Rundown and Agenda
2nd Borneo Economic Forum
Shaping the Future of Borneo
7 – 8 October 2026 ● Sheraton Kuching Hotel & Hilton Kuching Hotel, Sarawak, Malaysia
Open Registration
09:00 — 10:00 MYT (GMT+8)
(60 Minutes)
Welcoming the arrival of The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, Premier of Sarawak
National Anthem of Malaysia, “Negaraku”
State Anthem of Sarawak, “Ibu Pertiwiku”
Opening Doa (Prayers)
10:00 — 10:10 MYT (GMT+8)
(10 Minutes)
Welcoming Speech
10:10 — 10:15 MYT (GMT+8)
(5 Minutes)
Co-Chair of Borneo Economic Community (BEC)
Highlights the journey of the Borneo Economic Community (BEC), showcasing its collective efforts to promote economic integration and uphold the shared spirit of Borneo.
Keynote Address
10:15 — 10:25 MYT (GMT+8)
(10 Minutes)
Chairman of the Nusantara Capital Authority
Highlight Indonesia’s vision for Borneo as a strategic and sustainable growth corridor, with Nusantara (IKN) as a catalyst for regional development, connectivity, and economic transformation.
Keynote Remarks
10:45 — 11:00 MYT (GMT+8)
(15 Minutes)
Premier of Sarawak
Underscore Sarawak's strategic priorities and leadership vision for advancing regional connectivity, promoting energy transition, and sustainable economic development across Borneo.
Opening Ceremony
Video of the Borneo Economic Community (BEC)
Opening the Forum and Group Photo
11:00 — 11:10 MYT (GMT+8)
(10 Minutes)
Opening Panel:
Shaping the Future of Borneo
11:10 — 12:00 MYT (GMT+8)
(50 Minutes)
President of Sarawak Business Federation (SBF)
Acting CEO of Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB)
CEO of Indonesian Business Council (IBC)
Moderator
Managing Director of Confer Sdn Bhd
The discussion will focus on the opportunities and challenges shaping the island, including investment, connectivity and infrastructure, energy security, digitalization, and human capital, while examining how greater cross-border cooperation can translate Borneo’s shared potential into concrete growth and shared prosperity.
Lunch Break
12:00 — 13:00 MYT (GMT+8)
(60 Minutes)
Roundtable Discussion I
Borneo Grid:
Powering ASEAN’s Growth
13:00 — 14:15 MYT (GMT+8)
(75 Minutes)
Lead Discussants
Founder and Chairman of Sriwijaya Capital
Vice President for Commercial, Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB)
Dato' Charon Wardini Mokhzani
Chairman of ASEAN-BAC Malaysia
Regional Head, Regional Cooperation and Integration, Southeast Asia Department, Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Business Development Director, Aster Chemicals & Energy Pte. Ltd.
Noorazwan Othman
Project Lead, Adinin Group of Companies
Moderator
Executive Advisor of Southeast Asia Future Initiatives Centre (SEAFIC)
Given Borneo's hydrocarbon abundance and vast renewable energy potential and expanding cross-border electricity interconnections position the island as a strategic pillar of the ASEAN Power Grid and Borneo Grid.
This session will explore how Borneo's energy potential can be transformed into shared prosperity by strengthening cross-border transmission infrastructure, and aligning policy and investment frameworks across Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
Coffee Break
14:15 — 14:30 MYT (GMT+8)
(15 Minutes)
Roundtable Discussion II
Digital Borneo:
Powering the New Economy
14:30 — 15:45 MYT (GMT+8)
(75 Minutes)
Lead Discussants
Dato' Ir. Ts. Sudarnoto bin Osman
CEO of Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC)
Director for ASEAN External Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia
CEO of CTS Horizon Sdn Bhd
CEO of Sabah Net Sdn Bhd
Senior Director, Corporate Finance, Danantara Investment Management (DIM)
Director, CTO Group, ZTE
Strategy Officer, Huawei Indonesia
Goh Jing Rui
Director of VentureSEA Consulting
Moderator
Managing Director of Confer Sdn Bhd
Borneo's governments are increasingly positioning AI, data centres, and digital infrastructure as the island's next growth engine. Unlocking this potential will require sustained investment in digital infrastructure, talent development, and cross-border regulatory alignment, leveraging Borneo's abundant and reliable clean energy.
This session will explore how Borneo can position itself as a competitive digital and AI hub for the region, examining the frameworks, partnerships, and investments needed to translate energy abundance into digital economy leadership.
Coffee Break
15:45 — 16:00 MYT (GMT+8)
(15 Minutes)
Roundtable Discussion III
Towards A Unified Borneo Integrated Industrial Hubs
16:00 — 17:15 MYT (GMT+8)
(75 Minutes)
Lead Discussants
Chair of BIMP-EAGA Business Council (BEBC) Malaysia
Chairman of Imasa Dinasti Sdn Bhd
Datuk Haji Mohd Hasnol Datuk Ayub
President of the Sabah Bumiputera Chamber of Commerce (SBCC)
CEO of Vietnam SuperPort and Head of Group Strategy, Sustainability, and Communication of YCH Group
Chief Business Officer of Export-Import (EXIM) Bank of Malaysia Berhad
Director General for Research and Policy Design, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)
Private Sector Development Specialist, Southeast Asia Department (SERD), Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Moderator
CEO of Invest Sarawak
Strategically located at the heart of Southeast Asia and a market of more than 680 million people, Borneo has the potential to become a major logistics and manufacturing hub. Connectivity is a critical enabler of Borneo's economic integration, with ports and infrastructure serving as the backbone of trade, investment, and industrial development.
This session will explore how governments and the private sector can work together to strengthen regional connectivity, improve infrastructure planning, and unlock Borneo's full economic potential.
DAY 1 ● Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Keynote Address
10:35 — 10:45 MYT (GMT+8)
(10 Minutes)
Minister for National Development Planning/Head of the National Development Planning Agency of the Republic of Indonesia
Highlight Indonesia's vision for Borneo as a strategic and sustainable growth corridor, while demonstrating how Indonesia's leadership since its ASEAN Chairmanship has contributed to advancing regional connectivity and fostering greater collaboration across the island and the wider ASEAN region.
Forum Break
17:15 — 19:00 MYT (GMT+8)
(105 Minutes)
Keynote Address
10:25 — 10:35 MYT (GMT+8)
(10 Minutes)
Datin Seri Paduka Hajah Tutiaty binti Haji Abdul Wahab
Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Brunei Darussalam
Highlight Brunei Darussalam’s vision for Borneo, with a focus on strengthening regional connectivity, trade, investment, and economic diversification.
Gala Dinner
Hosted by
The Premier of Sarawak
19:00 — 21:00 MYT (GMT+8)
(120 Minutes)
Hilton Kuching Hotel
Dress Code: Batik
An exclusive Gala Dinner will be held at Hilton Hotel Kuching, bringing together business leaders, government representatives, and key stakeholders from ASEAN and Borneo to explore collaboration opportunities and strengthen business ties following the Forum. Participation will be curated to bring together a diverse and relevant community of invited guests, creating a dynamic environment for meaningful conversations and high-level relationship-building.
Special Remarks
M. Arsjad Rasjid P.M.
Co-Chair of Borneo Economic Community (BEC)
Co-Chair of Borneo Economic Community (BEC)
MOU Signing and Special Announcements
Business-to-Business
(B2B) Matching
09:00 — 12:00 MYT (GMT+8)
(180 Minutes)
Sheraton Kuching Hotel
Following the 2nd Borneo Economic Forum, the B2B Matching sessions at Sheraton Kuching Hotel will connect companies, investors, and key stakeholders based on shared interests and business opportunities. The sessions provide a focused platform to explore potential partnerships, facilitate meaningful connections, and turn forum discussions into concrete business opportunities.
DAY 2 ● Thursday, 8 October 2026
*attendance to be confirmed
Please note the program is subject to change and will be updated on a regular basis
Participating Institutions
Regional & Multilateral Bodies
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Borneo Economic Community (BEC)
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BIMP-EAGA Sarawak Association (BESA)
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BIMP-EAGA Business Council (BEBC) Malaysia Sarawak
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ASEAN-BAC Malaysia
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ASEAN-BAC Brunei Darussalam
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Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)
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Southeast Asia Future Initiatives Centre (SEAFIC)
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Asian Development Bank (ADB)
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Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC)
Government & Regulatory Bodies
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Government of Sarawak
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia
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Coordinating Ministry of Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia
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Nusantara Capital Authority of the Republic of Indonesia
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Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Sarawak
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Ministry of Utility and Telecommunication, Sarawak, Malaysia
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Sarawak Research and Development Council (SRDC), Malaysia
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Ministry of National Development Planning of the Republic of Indonesia (Bappenas)
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Ministry of Energy and Environmental Sustainability Sarawak (MEESty), Malaysia
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Sarawak Multimedia Authority (SMA), Malaysia
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Ministry of International Trade, Industry and Investment (MINTRED) Sarawak, Malaysia
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Ministry of Tourism, Sarawak, Malaysia
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Sarawak Trade and Tourism Office Singapore, Malaysia
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Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), Malaysia
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Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD), Malaysia
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Miri Port Authority, Malaysia
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Construction Industry Development Board Malaysia (CIDB)
Chambers & Business Federations
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Sarawak Business Federation (SBF)
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Indonesian Business Council (IBC)
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Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) West Kalimantan
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Sarawak Master Builders Federation (SMBF)
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Asosiasi FinTech Indonesia (AFTECH)
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Federation of Malaysian Freight Forwarders (FMFF)
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China Asia Economic Development Association (CAEDA)
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Sarawak Electrical Association
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Kadazandusun Chambers of Commerce & Industries
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Infocom Federation Brunei (IFB)
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Sabah Bumiputera Chamber of Commerce (SBCC)
Investment & Development Agencies
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Brunei Economic Development Board (BEDB)
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Darussalam Enterprise (DARe)
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Danantara Investment Management (DIM)
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Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Berhad (EXIM)
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Malaysia Investment Development Authority (MIDA)
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Palm Oil Industrial Cluster (POIC) Sabah Sdn Bhd
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Regional Corridor Development Authority (RECODA), Sarawak, Malaysia
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Sarawak Sovereign Wealth Future Fund Board (SSWFFB), Malaysia
Corporates & Private Sector
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Sarawak Energy Berhad (SEB)
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Aster Chemical and Energy Pte Ltd
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Imasa Dinasti Sdn Bhd
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Comquest Sdn Bhd
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VentureSEA Consulting
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JSY System Sdn Bhd
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SD Engage by SDEC
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PT Indika Energy Tbk
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Interport
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Sriwijaya Capital
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ZTE
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Confer Sdn Bhd
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Atit Builders Sdn Bhd
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Network Integrity Assurance Technologies Sdn Bhd (NiAT)
- Adinin Group of Companies
- Dynamik Teknologies Sdn Bhd
- ANT Supplies Sdn Bhd
- Borneo Capital Partners Sdn Bhd
- Vietnam Superport
- YCH Group
- Huawei Indonesia
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Powerpoint Electrical Sdn Bhd
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Datastream Digital Sdn Bhd
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ZTE Malaysia
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Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd
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Guangzhou Boyijun Investment Co. Ltd
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Sarawak Petchem Sdn Bhd
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Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS), Malaysia
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CTS Horizon Sdn Bhd
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The Bright Folks PLT
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Sarawak Information Systems Sdn Bhd (SAINS)
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YCH Group
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KPA Port Sdn Bhd
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Sampan Jaya Sdn Bhd
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Meratus Lines