The State Government through Ministry of Finance (MoF) once again entrusted WHSSB as the organizer for the Exhibition of Government Link Companies (GLCs) and State Agencies in conjunction with Seminar for Board of Directors (BODs) of GLCs and State’s agencies, 2018. This annual corporate event took place on 29th and 30th September at Suria Shopping Mall, Kota Kinabalu and was officiated by YB Christina Liew, Deputy Chief Minister of Sabah cum Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment on behalf of YAB Datuk Seri Panglima Hj Mohd Shafie Hj Apdal, Chief Minister of Sabah cum Minister of Finance.
The exhibition was aimed to provide information to the public on the roles, functions and contributions of GLCs and all relevant State agencies pertaining to economic development and activities in the State in line with the theme “Realizing Our True Potentials”. The two day event was further enlivened by numerous floor activities for the visitors to take part which include Wheel of Fortune, Treasure Hunt, Colouring Contest for Children, Quiz, Lucky Draws and many more.
A record total (so far) of 30 GLCs and relevant agencies participated in this event showcasing their respective products and services to the public at another record total of 54 booths altogether. Apart from WHSSB (4 booths), other notable participants include SEDIA (12 booths), SEDCO, Sawit Kinabalu, Yayasan Sabah Group (all 3 booths each), Sabah Credit Corporation, Saham Sabah Bhd, Sabah Energy Corporation Sdn. Bhd, SAFODA, Lembaga Industri Getah Sabah, Sabah Ports Authority, POIC, etc.
This year’s event is regarded as the most successful so far not only because of the large participation and attendance but also due to the positive response from all parties. Other VIPs attended the event include the two Deputy Chief Ministers, namely YB Sarifuddin Hatta and YB Kenny Chua, Datuk Pangeran Hassanel Datuk Pangeran Hj Mohd Tahir, Permanent Secretary to Finance Ministry of Sabah, Datuk Dr Yaakub Hj Johari, a Board of Director of WHSSB, En. Mohd Nor Tahir, CEO of WHSSB and Heads of all GLCs and agencies.