Exclusive Interview with CEO of Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) Datuk Hajah Rosmawati

Datuk Hajah Rosmawati, CEO of Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), has a remarkable journey that spans nearly four decades in the professional arena. Starting as a junior secretary in 1984 with the Yayasan Sabah (YS) Group, she steadily climbed the ranks, culminating in her current role. Her academic pursuits include a Master of Business Administration from Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia, reflecting her commitment to personal growth.
Now in her sixties, Datuk Rosmawati enjoys reading and traveling. She was lauded by the Sabah Creative Economy and Innovation Centre on International Women’s Day for her significant contributions to Sabah and SICC. Additionally, she has been honoured with the BrandLaureate Brand Leadership Award 2023. Her previous positions as deputy director of YS and deputy CEO of Innoprise Corporation Sdn Bhd provided her with invaluable experience in strategic planning and quality assurance.
In her leadership roles, she focused on building trust and confidence among stakeholders, laying the foundation for her success as a CEO. Datuk Rosmawati's strength lies in strategic management, fostering innovation and aligning initiatives with YS's mission and vision. Her extensive network and industry expertise have been instrumental in her continued success.
ABOUT SICC
The Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) stands as Kota Kinabalu's premier events destination, committed to advancing Sabah's economic development through collaboration with the local community and the integration of sustainable practices into our venue operations. SICC is owned by Innoprise Corporation Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of the Yayasan Sabah Group, a Sabah State Government Statutory Body dedicated to providing educational opportunities and facilities for Malaysians in Sabah. SICC benefits from the expertise of Accor Group as its appointed hospitality operations consultant.
SICC proudly holds the distinction of being East Malaysia's largest waterfront, purpose-built complex for conventions, exhibitions, and entertainment. Spanning 60,504 square meters on a spacious 6-hectare site, it offers a total function space of 153,197 square meters. This versatile facility boasts a well-designed floor plan and extensive pre-function areas, making it an ideal choice for hosting a diverse array of events. From international congresses, consumer and trade shows, to exhibitions, product launches, performing arts events, music concerts, cocktail receptions, weddings, gala dinners, AGMs, corporate meetings, and educational seminars-SICC is poised to serve as the perfect venue for all public and private gatherings.
For more information, visit siccsabah.com