Highly decorated Amelia Roziman steps down as CEO of Business Events Sarawak

KUCHING, Feb 1 2026: Highly decorated Amelia Roziman has stepped down as chief executive officer (CEO) of Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak) effective January 31, 2026, concluding a distinguished 20-year tenure marked by growth, innovation, and long-term impact.

 Amelia Roziman says she will continue to contribute in a different capacity

She is an internationally recognised as a global thought leader and international speaker, including being the first woman in Asia inducted into the Events Industry Council Hall of Leaders (2023), the first Asian and fifth global recipient of The Iceberg Excellence Award (2025), serving on The Iceberg Board of Trustees, and receiving more than 10 professional awards throughout her career.

During her tenure, Sarawak secured 31 destination marketing and innovation awards and achieved a 100 per cent bid win rate since 2022.

Under her leadership, Sarawak emerged as one of the world’s leading destinations for legacy-driven business events, with the sector embedded as a key growth area under the Sarawak government’s Post Covid-19 Development Strategy 2030 (PCDS 2030).

She also strengthened a whole-of-ecosystem approach that positioned Sarawak as Malaysia and Borneo’s legacy capital for business events.

“Amelia’s legacy is a sector-wide mindset that values innovation, responsibility, and long-term positive impact,” Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said in his speech at a ceremony to bade her farewell.

He said the ministry will continue to support her future endeavours.

Deputy State Secretary Hii Chang Kee said Amelia’s exceptional leadership has strengthened Sarawak’s global standing and positioned BESarawak strongly for its next chapter.

In her farewell speech, Amelia said it has been an honour to work alongside impact-driven leaders who believe in the power of business events to create real change.

“As one of the pioneers of Malaysia’s business events sector, it has been a privilege to witness how the team, industry, and ecosystem have evolved over the years.

“I will continue to contribute in a different capacity, and I sincerely thank everyone for the trust and support given thus far. I look forward to continuing this journey together in the future,” she said.