Sarawak Budget Conference

2026 Sarawak Budget Conference: Understanding Sarawak’s Budget 2026 – Priorities and Fiscal Direction Join us for the premier platform dedicated to fiscal policy discourse, economic priorities, and public-private collaboration. The 2026 Sarawak Budget Conference, themed “Understanding Sarawak’s Budget 2026: Priorities and Fiscal Direction”, brings together policymakers, economists, industry leaders, and business professionals to explore Sarawak’s fiscal strategies amid national budget reforms and economic transformation. Anchored in the Madani framework, this event equips attendees with actionable insights to navigate fiscal challenges and drive inclusive growth. Event Details: Dates: December 16–17, 2025 Venue: Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), Sarawak Time: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM daily CPD Hours: 14 Guest of Honour & Keynote Speaker: The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, Premier of Sarawak With a focus on sustainable growth, innovation, and regional resilience, the conference features high-level keynotes, interactive forums, and networking opportunities. Day 1 delves into Sarawak’s economic outlook and development priorities, while Day 2 shifts to national and global implications, including tax reforms, trade resilience, and digital adoption for MSMEs. Who Should Attend? Government officials and policymakers Economists, financial advisors, and bankers Business leaders, MSME owners, and entrepreneurs Professionals seeking CPD credits in finance, economics, and public policy Detailed Program Agenda Day 1: Understanding Sarawak’s Budget 2026 – Priorities and Fiscal Direction Focus: Sarawak’s economic outlook, fiscal sustainability, and alignment with the 13th Malaysia Plan. 07:30 – 08:45 Registration & Breakfast Welcome and networking. 08:45 – 08:50 Safety Briefing Venue guidelines. 08:50 – 09:00 Event Opening Briefing on participants' kit, landing page, Q&A tools; Doa’ Recitation; Negaraku & Ibu Pertiwiku. Emcee: Puan Syerifah Farah Wan Taha. 09:00 – 10:00 Speaker Session 1: Budget 2026 – Deep Dive into Malaysia & Sarawak’s Fiscal Direction Speaker: Dr. Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid, Chief Economist & Social Finance, Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad. Explores sustainable growth, fiscal reform, and public investment. 10:00 – 10:30 Break for Arrival of Premier - 10:30 – 10:40 Launching of 2026 SBC Official launch. 10:40 – 10:50 Welcome Address YB Datuk Amar Haji Mohamad Abu Bakar Marzuki, Sarawak State Secretary & Chairman, SCOPE. 10:50 – 11:10 Keynote Speech: 2026 Sarawak Budget The Right Honourable Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg, Premier of Sarawak. 11:10 – 11:20 Tea Break & Networking - 11:20 – 12:45 Forum Session 1: A Moment with Premier of Sarawak & Minister of Finance II – The Budgets Aspiration Moderator: Tuan Sayed Munawar Sayed Mustar. Panellists: Premier of Sarawak & YB Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan, Minister of Finance II. Discusses regional empowerment and fiscal independence. 12:45 – 14:00 Lunch Break - 14:00 – 15:00 Speaker Session 2: The Sarawak 13th Malaysia Plan YBhg. Datu Lester Matthew, Director, Economic Planning Unit Sarawak. Highlights green economy, manufacturing, and human capital priorities. 15:00 – 16:30 Forum Session 2: Fireside Forum – Driving Growth in Sarawak Socio-Economic Front Moderator: Kamarul Bahrin Haron. Panellists: YB Dato Sri Haji Abd Karim Rahman Hamzah (Minister of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Sarawak), YBhg. Datuk Ir. Ts. Sudarnoto Osman (CEO, SDEC), Shariman Jamil (CEO, SMD Semiconductor), and Platinum Sponsor Panellist. Covers infrastructure, digitalisation, and entrepreneurship. 16:30 – 17:00 Tea Break & Networking - Day 2: Madani Budget 2026 – Implications for States and Business Communities Focus: National and global perspectives on SST reforms, e-invoicing, sustainability, trade, and MSME digitalisation. 07:30 – 08:30 Registration & Breakfast Welcome and networking. 08:30 – 08:45 Event Opening Briefing on participants' kit, landing page, Q&A tools. Emcee: Syerifah Farah Wan Taha. 08:45 – 10:15 Forum Session 3: E-Invoice Meets SST Revision & Expansion – Shaping Malaysia’s New Tax Landscape Moderator: Muhammad Aminudin Awaludin, Director, SALIHIN Tax. Panellists: YBhg. Datuk Dr. Abu Tariq Jamaluddin (CEO, Inland Revenue Board), Tuan John Patrick Antonysamy (Under-Secretary, Ministry of Finance), Puan Saniza Said (Managing Partner, Saniza & Co), and Puan Almirulita Mohd Yusoff (Assistant Director General, RMCD). Explores compliance and digital reporting. 10:15 – 10:45 Break/Morning Refreshment - 10:45 – 11:45 Speaker Session 3 (Main Sponsor Session): Topic TBC Speaker: TBC. 11:45 – 12:45 Forum Session 4: A Session with YAB Deputy Prime Minister – Balancing Energy & Water Resilience for Sustainability YAB Datuk Amar Haji Fadillah Haji Yusof, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia. Discusses green transition and renewable strategies. 12:45 – 14:00 Lunch Break - 14:00 – 15:30 Forum Session 5: Navigating Trade Uncertainty – Malaysia’s Response to Global Tariff Policies & Geopolitical Conflicts Moderator: Kamarul Bahrin Haron. Panellists: YBrs. Puan Mastura Ahmad Mustafa (Deputy Secretary General, MITI), YBhg. Dato’ Zanariah Zainal Abidin (Director General, ASEAN-Malaysia National Secretariat), Representative of World Bank Group, YBhg. Datuk Wan Razly Abdullah Wan Ali (President & Group CEO, Affin Bank), and Platinum Sponsor Panellist. Covers RCEP, CPTPP, and trade wars. 15:30 – 17:00 Forum Session 6: Budget Strategy – MSMEs Through Digital Adoption Moderator: Najib Imran, News Anchor, Dialog TVS. Panellists: Ir. Wan Murdani Wan Mohamad (Director, MDEC), Dr. Chin Chee Seong (National President, SME Association of Malaysia), and Rizal Dato' Nainy (CEO, SMECorp Malaysia). Highlights fiscal incentives and e-commerce tools. 17:00 – 18:00 Tea Break & Networking - Note: The organizer reserves the right to amend the program, speakers, or panellists as needed. Registration & Packages Secure your spot today! Scan the QR code on our site or visit www.sarawakbudgetconference.com to register online. Participant Benefits: Entrance to all sessions Meals (lunch and two coffee breaks daily) Participants' bag Access to presentations (post-event) e-Certificate of Participation Pricing (Excluding 8% SST):Individual: RM1,400.00 Group (3–10 pax): RM1,300.00 per person Group (>10 pax): RM1,150.00 per person Payment & Terms: Full payment required by December 9, 2025, for normal registration. HRD Corp SBL Khas Grant applications due by December 12, 2025. Cancellations within 7 days incur a 20% admin fee; no refunds on the day. Online bank transfer to Salihin Training & Consultancy Sdn Bhd (Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad, Account: 1222-501-000-7981). Email proof to info@sarawakbudgetconference.com. Contact UsFor inquiries, reach out to:SALIHIN Academy: +603-6185 9970 | salihinacademy@salihin.com | www.salihinacademy.com Sarawak Centre of Performance Excellence (SCOPE): +6082 231 230 | info@scope.net.my | www.scopetraining.com.my Follow us on social media @salihingroup and @scope_kch for updates. Don't miss this essential event shaping Sarawak's fiscal future!