Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg is expected to deliver a conference speech at the Borneo International Water and Wastewater Exhibition and Conference (BIWWEC) happening Oct 17-19.

He will also officiate the event, which will be held at Imperial Hotel Kuching.

According to Rural Water Supply Department of Sarawak director Chang Kuet Shian, the fifth instalment of BIWWEC has been revamped and grown substantially since its beginnings in 2011 and throughout the pandemic in 2020 and 2021.

“We are proud to be Sarawak’s only international congregation of water and wastewater experts and we look forward to working on active solutions and synergistic efforts to overcome the challenges of water and wastewater needs in Borneo.

“We are happy our exhibition booths for this year are all sold out, as we are expecting an estimated 300 local and international delegates at BIWWEC 2022,” he said.

Organised by the Malaysia Water Association (MWA) Sarawak branch, the event themed ‘Sustainability and Resilience Through Smart Technology and Innovation’ will feature 30 Malaysian and international speakers as well as 40 exhibitors comprising professionals in the field and relevant industries.

Among the confirmed exhibitors are Weida, Empayar Setia, Exxor, Weidasar, AFC Valve, Pansar, Cipta Wawasan Maju and many more.