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.

He said this at the Cakna Madani Programme with education services officers at the Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus near Kubang Kerian here today. Also present was Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

"Tradisi kepimpinan, pengalaman pembangunan dan tradisi organisasi yang begitu ampuh dalam parti sebesar BN dan UMNO terutamanya boleh dijadikan sumber kekuatan untuk kesepakatan pada hari ini dan masa depan," jelas beliau.

"Jika sekali lagi kita diberi amanah di peringakt negeri, sesegera mungkin dan pada tahun pertama saya akan turun untuk bangun semula rumah yang lebih selesa untuk penduduk," katanya pada ceramah diadakan di Rumah Pangsa PKNS AU2 atau dikenali Flat Colombia di sini baru-baru ini.