{"id":35327,"date":"2025-10-03T22:23:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T15:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=35327"},"modified":"2025-10-03T22:23:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T15:23:11","slug":"kind-borneo-launched-with-strong-support-to-empower-ngos-and-strengthen-communities-across-sarawak-and-borneo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=35327","title":{"rendered":"Kind Borneo Launched with Strong Support to Empower NGOs and Strengthen Communities Across Sarawak and Borneo"},"content":{"rendered":"

KUCHING, Malaysia<\/span><\/span>, Oct. 3, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — The much-anticipated launch of Kind Borneo<\/span><\/b>, a transformative corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, marked a resounding success as it convened\u00a017 non-governmental organizations (NGOs)<\/b>\u00a0and drew over\u00a0100 participants<\/b> committed to strengthening communities across Sarawak<\/span> and the wider Borneo<\/span> region.<\/p>\n

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Kind Borneo Launched with Strong Support to Empower NGOs and Strengthen Communities Across Sarawak and Borneo<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Organised by\u00a0MACEOS (Malaysian Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers) Sarawak Region<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0Borneo Business Connect<\/b>, the inaugural event was hosted at the\u00a0Borneo<\/span> Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK)<\/b>\u00a0and strategically co-located with\u00a0Business Events Sarawak’s Legacy 360 Conference<\/b>. The launch underscored a powerful shared commitment: to amplify the role of NGOs and embed meaningful CSR initiatives into the DNA of the business events industry.<\/p>\n

The programme featured engaging\u00a0NGO pitch presentations<\/b>\u00a0in the morning, followed by two high-impact expert panel discussions.\u00a0“Forging Effective Partnerships \u2013 Aligning CSR Vision with NGO Impact”<\/b>, moderated by Kingston Khoo, explored how businesses can effectively collaborate with NGOs to develop sustainable support models. The second panel,\u00a0“Beyond Grants \u2013 A Strategic Blueprint for NGO Success with Government-Linked Foundations”<\/b>, moderated by Dato Jacqueline Fong<\/span>, provided practical guidance on securing and managing grants, while highlighting inspiring NGO success stories.<\/p>\n

Kind Borneo<\/span><\/b>\u00a0was founded by Borneo Business Connect directors\u00a0Datuk Dr Gandhi<\/b> and Gracie Geikie<\/span><\/b>, supported by esteemed advisors\u00a0Datin Rosemarie Wong Jabu<\/span><\/b>,\u00a0Dato Jacqueline Fong<\/span><\/b>, and\u00a0Datin Dona Drury Wee<\/span><\/b>. Together, they bring decades of leadership in community development, philanthropy, and social impact work.<\/p>\n

In her remarks,\u00a0Amelia Roziman, CEO of Business Events Sarawak<\/b>, highlighted the broader vision:
“Business events have immense potential to be a force for good, leaving behind a legacy that extends far beyond the conference walls. By co-locating Kind Borneo with our Legacy 360 Conference, we are providing a practical platform for our industry to directly engage with and understand the needs of local NGOs. This transforms CSR from a concept into actionable, sustainable, and impactful support for communities.”<\/i><\/p>\n

The event also featured a vibrant\u00a0NGO Gallery<\/b>,\u00a0showcasing 17 associations and community-based enterprises<\/b>, providing visibility for their initiatives and forging new opportunities for collaboration with business and government stakeholders.<\/p>\n

The successful launch of\u00a0Kind Borneo<\/span><\/b>\u00a0was made possible through the support of\u00a0BCCK, Place Borneo, IDA, Team Magnifico, and Catcity Holidays<\/b>.<\/p>\n

With its impactful debut,\u00a0Kind Borneo<\/span> is poised to become a long-term movement<\/b>\u2014one that empowers NGOs, strengthens partnerships, and builds lasting legacies for communities across Borneo<\/span>.<\/p>\n

PR Newswire is the official news distribution partner of Kind Borneo 2025.<\/p>\n

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KUCHING, Malaysia<\/span><\/span>, Oct. 3, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — The much-anticipated launch of Kind Borneo<\/span><\/b>, a transformative corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, marked a resounding success as it convened\u00a017 non-governmental organizations (NGOs)<\/b>\u00a0and drew over\u00a0100 participants<\/b> committed to strengthening communities across Sarawak<\/span> and the wider Borneo<\/span> region.<\/p>\n

\n

\"Kind<\/a>
Kind Borneo Launched with Strong Support to Empower NGOs and Strengthen Communities Across Sarawak and Borneo<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Organised by\u00a0MACEOS (Malaysian Association of Convention and Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers) Sarawak Region<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0Borneo Business Connect<\/b>, the inaugural event was hosted at the\u00a0Borneo<\/span> Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK)<\/b>\u00a0and strategically co-located with\u00a0Business Events Sarawak’s Legacy 360 Conference<\/b>. The launch underscored a powerful shared commitment: to amplify the role of NGOs and embed meaningful CSR initiatives into the DNA of the business events industry.<\/p>\n

The programme featured engaging\u00a0NGO pitch presentations<\/b>\u00a0in the morning, followed by two high-impact expert panel discussions.\u00a0“Forging Effective Partnerships \u2013 Aligning CSR Vision with NGO Impact”<\/b>, moderated by Kingston Khoo, explored how businesses can effectively collaborate with NGOs to develop sustainable support models. The second panel,\u00a0“Beyond Grants \u2013 A Strategic Blueprint for NGO Success with Government-Linked Foundations”<\/b>, moderated by Dato Jacqueline Fong<\/span>, provided practical guidance on securing and managing grants, while highlighting inspiring NGO success stories.<\/p>\n

Kind Borneo<\/span><\/b>\u00a0was founded by Borneo Business Connect directors\u00a0Datuk Dr Gandhi<\/b> and Gracie Geikie<\/span><\/b>, supported by esteemed advisors\u00a0Datin Rosemarie Wong Jabu<\/span><\/b>,\u00a0Dato Jacqueline Fong<\/span><\/b>, and\u00a0Datin Dona Drury Wee<\/span><\/b>. Together, they bring decades of leadership in community development, philanthropy, and social impact work.<\/p>\n

In her remarks,\u00a0Amelia Roziman, CEO of Business Events Sarawak<\/b>, highlighted the broader vision:
“Business events have immense potential to be a force for good, leaving behind a legacy that extends far beyond the conference walls. By co-locating Kind Borneo with our Legacy 360 Conference, we are providing a practical platform for our industry to directly engage with and understand the needs of local NGOs. This transforms CSR from a concept into actionable, sustainable, and impactful support for communities.”<\/i><\/p>\n

The event also featured a vibrant\u00a0NGO Gallery<\/b>,\u00a0showcasing 17 associations and community-based enterprises<\/b>, providing visibility for their initiatives and forging new opportunities for collaboration with business and government stakeholders.<\/p>\n

The successful launch of\u00a0Kind Borneo<\/span><\/b>\u00a0was made possible through the support of\u00a0BCCK, Place Borneo, IDA, Team Magnifico, and Catcity Holidays<\/b>.<\/p>\n

With its impactful debut,\u00a0Kind Borneo<\/span> is poised to become a long-term movement<\/b>\u2014one that empowers NGOs, strengthens partnerships, and builds lasting legacies for communities across Borneo<\/span>.<\/p>\n

PR Newswire is the official news distribution partner of Kind Borneo 2025.<\/p>\n

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