Scheduled to begin next month at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, SIBS 2024 will be held in two series: Series One from July 25 to 27, and Series Two from Oct 16 to 19. This series will offer industry insights, engagement opportunities, and international networking platforms.

Mayor Mohamad Zahri Samingon said this will ensure micro and macro entrepreneurs can operate with greater confidence in the city, create better job opportunities and stimulate the local economy.

"Begitu juga, syarikat lain seperti Toyota, Texas Instruments, Wistron, Airbus, Aerodyne dan ALP yang telah memainkan peranan penting dalam ekonomi Selangor berkembang sebanyak 11.9 peratus pada 2022, mengatasi pertumbuhan negara sebanyak 3.2 peratus," katanya.

Terdahulu pengasas Maahad Hafiz, Abu Haneefa Hussin dalam ucapan alu-aluannya memohon pihak kerajaan negeri mempertimbangkan kawasan tapak yang sesuai untuk maahad tersebut berkembang lebih pesat menjadi institusi pendidikan setaraf universiti.

Knight Frank executive director of research and consultancy Amy Wong said the forward-thinking initiative has attracted more investment opportunities and provided a future-proof infrastructure for potential investors.