About SCB

Sarawak Convention Bureau (SCB) was established in 2006 by the State Government of Sarawak. We are a non-profit company whose aim is to bring Sarawak to the forefront as a competitive destination for international meetings.

The Bureau is a member of the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). We provide professional advice to meeting planners. We are an impartial and unbiased source between planners and local industry suppliers. Our goal is to help connect NGOs, corporations and government bodies with whatever necessary to make international conventions a success in Sarawak.

Vision & Mission

Our vision is to ensure that Sarawak-style conferences are sought after by the world’s meeting planners as they deliver strong business outcomes and a delightful experience for their delegates.

Our mission is to create a thriving sustainable meeting industry in Sarawak.

Our Credentials

To date, the Bureau has won nine international awards and one national award which have greatly strengthened Sarawak’s international and national profile. These are:

1. Diamond Award Winner 2008
The Golden City Gate Film Competition, ITB Berlin, Germany
“Recharge In A New World” Short Film

2. First Place – Gold Camera Award 2008
US International Film and Video Festival, Long Angeles, USA
“Recharge In A New World” Short Film

3. PATA Gold Award 2008
Pacific Asia Travel Association, Macau, China
“Recharge In A New World” Short Film

4. Best Marketing Award 2008
International Congress and Convention Association, Victoria, Canada
“Where on Earth is Sarawak?” – To launch a new meeting destination

5. Best Marketing Campaign Award 2009
EIBTM, Barcelona, Spain
“Awaken the Warrior Within” Destination Marketing Campaign

6. The Phoenix Award (Bronze) 2009,
The Asia Film, Video and Digital Media Awards, Singapore
“Recharge In A New World II – Changing Perspectives” Short Film

7. Silver Award Winner 2010
The Golden City Gate Film Competition, ITB Berlin, Germany
“Recharge In A New World II – Changing Perspectives” Short Film

8. Silver Camera Award 2010
US International Film and Video Festival, Los Angeles, USA
“Recharge In A New World II – Changing Perspectives” Short Film

9. Gold Award Winner 2010 – Tourism Film
Cannes Corporate Media & TV Award, Vienna, Austria
“Recharge In A New World II – Changing Perspectives” Short Film

10. The BrandLaureate Country Branding Award 2011-2012
Sunway Hotel Resort and Spa, Selangor, Malaysia