The Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) is a convention centre located in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. It is the first dedicated convention and exhibition centre in Borneo and the second-largest convention centre in Borneo after the Sabah International Convention Centre in Kota Kinabalu. Located approximately 8 km from the city centre, it aims to organize and attract local and international concerts, events, exhibitions and conventions to Sarawak.
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| Location | Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia |
| Coordinates | 1°33′45″N 110°24′20″E / 1.56250°N 110.40556°E |
| Owner | Sarawak state government |
| Operator | Borneo Isthmus Development Sdn Bhd |
| Built | October 2009 |
Construction cost | RM 200 million |
| Banquet/ballroom | 2000 people |
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| • Total space | 36,500 square metres (390,000 sq ft) |
| • Exhibit hall floor | 2,500 square metres (27,000 sq ft) |
| • Breakout/meeting | 14 |
| Parking | 800 vehicles |
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The convention centre is managed by Borneo Isthmus Development Sdn. Bhd., which is a Sarawak state-owned company. It oversees all operational aspects of convention centre. BCCK is commonly mistaken as the new office for the Sarawak Convention Bureau (SCB). The SCB functions to attract and bid for conferences and meetings to the state of Sarawak which can be hosted in any venue as chosen by the organizers.
Construction
editLocated on a six-hectare riverfront site in the city of Kuching, construction began in June 2006. The estimated cost of construction was about RM 200 million. Construction was completed in October 2009.
Architecture
editA major element in the design – when viewed from the outside – is its roof structure. The centre's roof is shaped in the form of a “ririk” leaf, which in the Iban language refers to the species Phacelophrynium maximum. "Ririk" grows in abundance in Sarawak, and due to its large leaves, it is used by many indigenous tribes for wrapping rice and food.
The roof canopy is supported by a series of exposed structural elements resembling the trunks and branches of rainforest trees. BCCK is designed on an east–west axis to mitigate the effects of solar gain. It is also oriented to face Mecca and incorporates a Muslim prayer room.[citation needed]
Specifications
editThe building has a gross floor area of 36,500 square metres and the internal design offers complete flexibility with functional spaces able to be sub-divided into a variety of sizes and configurations for plenary sessions, exhibitions and banquets.
The capacities in BCCK include 1,500 delegates in plenary, a 2,000-capacity banquet hall and 14 breakout meetings rooms. The largest pillar free exhibition space is 2,500 square meters. Car parking for 800 vehicles is provided in a combination of underground and open parking.
In addition, BCCK provides supporting service areas including reception and pre-function assembly areas, a VIP lounge, administration offices, commercial kitchens capable of servicing 2,000 delegates and a public restaurant.[citation needed]
Facilities
edit- Meeting Room
- Conference Room
- Exhibition Hall
Major events in BCCK
edit- TEDxYouth @ Kenyalang 2016
- TEDxKenyalang 2017[1]
- 13th World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF) (2017)[2]
- 20th Gempuru Besai Iban 2017[3]
- Miss World Malaysia 2018[4]
- 23rd Asian Television Awards 2019[5]
Awards
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result |
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| 2015 | rAWr (Recognising Award Winning Results) Awards | Purpose Built Convention & Exhibition Centre Award for Excellence (below 15,000 sqm gross saleable space) | Won[6] |
| 2017 | rAWr (Recognising Award Winning Results) Awards | International Conference Award for Excellence (Below 1,000 delegates) | Won[7] |
| Purpose Built Convention and Exhibition Centre Award for Excellence (Below Gross 15,000 sqm of total saleable space) | Won[7] | ||
| 2018 | AIPC Apex Award | Best Client Rated Convention Centre | Nominated[8][9] |
References
edit- ^ "TEDxKenyalang an integral platform for youths to share, nurture ideas". The Borneo Post. 25 November 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
- ^ "Kuching all set to host over 2,500 delegates at WIEF 2017". The Borneo Post. 21 November 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
- ^ "Up to 10,000 attend 20th Gempuru Besai Iban gathering". The Borneo Post. 8 December 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
- ^ "Sarawak's Larissa Ping is Miss World Malaysia 2018". The Star. 9 September 2018. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ^ Bernama (13 January 2019). "Cheng Rezen, Kim Nam Joo are top winners at Asian TV awards". Malay Mail. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ^ "List of Winners 2015". rAWr Awards. 2015. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
- ^ a b "BCCK wins two prestigious awards at the rAWr Awards 2017". The Borneo Post. 12 December 2017. Retrieved 12 December 2017.
- ^ "BCCK one of 17 finalists at AIPC Apex Award contest". The Borneo Post. 31 May 2018. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
- ^ "Valencia Conference Centre Wins 2018 AIPC Apex Award". Exhibit City News. 17 July 2018. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
