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  MEDIA INVITATION TO A PRESS CONFERENCE ON WORLD CANCER CONGRESS 2018 & WORLD CANCER LEADER'S SUMMIT - MONDAY, 29TH FEBRUARY 2016

Wednesday 24/02/2016

On behalf of the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), we would like to invite members of the media to a Press Conference announcing Malaysia as the next host for the World Cancer Congress 2018 and the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit.

Malaysia becomes the first country in South East Asia to host the World Cancer Congress and World Cancer Leaders’ Summit from the 1st to 4th , October 2018. Over 3,200 cancer experts and delegates from 115 countries are expected to converge in Kuala Lumpur.

Held every two years, the World Cancer Congress is a leading platform for exchanging of best practices in the implementation science of cancer prevention and control; and is a key networking opportunity for the global cancer and wider health community.

This will be a Joint Press Conference between the National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM) and the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB). NCSM is a charity body established in 1966 and is the first not-for-profit cancer organisation in Malaysia that provides education, care and support services for people affected by cancer. MyCEB, established under the Ministry of Tourism & Culture, serves as a central hub to assist meeting and event planners to bid for and stage international business events in Malaysia and act as a conduit for national product development.

Details of the Press Conference are as follows:

Day/Date : Monday 29 February 2016

Time : 3.00pm - 5.00pm

Venue : Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC)
Meeting Room 306

Programme

2.15pm : Media Registration & Arrival of Guests

2.45pm : Arrival of VIPs

3.00pm : Welcome Remarks by the Emcee

3.05pm : Welcome Note by Clare Ratnasingham,
Vice President/Project Director, National Cancer Society Malaysia

3.15pm : Opening Address by Ho Yoke Ping,
General Manager, Business Events of Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB)

3.25pm : Q & A Session

3.40pm : Photo Session / Group Photo

3.45pm : Adjourn to Foyer for Refreshments

4.00pm : Press Conference Ends


Our PR agency, Bloomingdale Worldwide Partners, will be calling to confirm details of the assigned personnel attending this event.

You are cordially invited to send a reporter and photographer/cameraman to cover the event.

SOURCE: Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB)

FOR MORE INFORMATION,PLEASE CONTACT:
Bloomingdale Worldwide Partners
Tel : 03-2276 5693

Name : Malkeet
Tel : 019-332 0747

Name : Gurmeet
Tel : 012-314 5291

Name : Rosnani
Tel : 019-606 2682

Name : Racheal
Tel : 016-902 3457

-BERNAMA


 
 
 

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