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Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre is Malaysia's First Certified Healthy Venue
5/15/2024
KUALA LUMPUR – The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) is the first Malaysian venue to receive a ‘Healthy Venue’ certification from the Healthy Venues organisation. The Centre has achieved the Healthy Venue’s Bronze Level accreditation.
The recognition, granted only to venues that integrate wellness into events by prioritising healthier eating, movement, and workplace health, reinforces the Centre’s ongoing efforts to improve the overall delegate experience and increase meeting productivity by providing a conducive event environment that promotes health and well-being.
Commenting on this achievement, John Burke, the Centre’s General Manager, stated that, “Reflecting our commitment to present the right environment for learning, business or leisure, this new milestone further strengthens our position as a world-class venue and industry leader on par with global standards. Research has shown that healthy meeting environments can improve delegate productivity and leave them with positive experiences and memories of the events they attend. This accreditation will not only enhance the confidence of event organisers in our venue but will also help them attract more delegates to their events here.”
To achieve this certification, the Centre had to comply with a variety of stringent requirements set by the Healthy Venues organisation. These requirements included demonstrating catering practices that support national dietary guidelines, ensuring that at least 25% of menu items on offer are healthy options, providing a choice of low or no-sugar drinks where drinks are served, providing free drinking water on site, promoting active meetings to event planners and implementing a written policy to promote physical activity and healthy eating in the workplace.
The Centre has also incorporated conversations around healthy meetings in its interactions with clients and organisers, at relevant stages, and provides option to further customise menus to increase healthy items offered. Its flexible spaces can also be transformed to cater to recreational and relaxing activities within the event area, promoting physical and mental wellness amidst a hectic conference, exhibition or meeting programme.
As part of its organisational commitment, the Centre’s team members are also encouraged to adopt an active lifestyle and to utilise active travel options when commuting to and fro work. The venue also works closely with its hotel and leisure partners to conduct awareness and wellness exercises for the wider community around the Kuala Lumpur City Centre precinct. “Moving forward together can take us to greater heights thus, all our initiatives and programmes are aimed at benefiting not only our clients and guests but also our team members and the surrounding communities,” concluded Burke.
For the latest news and highlights at the Centre, visit the Centre’s Newsroom at www.klccconventioncentre.com.
ABOUT THE KUALA LUMPUR CONVENTION CENTRE
The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) is Malaysia’s premier award-winning venue, owned by KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) and is proudly managed by Convex Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a joint-venture between KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd and ASM Global.
Located right in the heart of the country’s capital city and part of the integrated Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) precinct, the Centre is ideal for large, high-profile congregations to intimate private functions. With great accessibility, the five-level purpose-built facility encompasses a total of 33,659 sqm, featuring a wide range of customisable multi-purpose function space including, two auditoria; a Grand Ballroom, Banquet Hall, three Conference Halls, eight Exhibition Halls and 23 meeting rooms. The Centre also has supporting facilities such as Hospitality Suites, VVIP Lounges, F&B Outlets, Medical Room, and more.
The Centre maintains its world-class status through strict compliance to international quality standards and accreditation requirements, namely ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, EarthCheck Gold and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP). Guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and as part of the ASM Global network, the Centre tracks its monthly performance metrics related to Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Water Consumption, and Waste Reduction.
ABOUT ASM GLOBAL
ASM Global is the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences. It is the global leader in venue and event strategy and management - delivering locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to achieve maximum results for venue owners. The company’s elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 350 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibition centres, and performing arts venues. Visit www.asmglobal.com.
ASM GLOBAL (ASIA PACIFIC)
From its Asia Pacific regional headquarters in Brisbane, Australia, ASM Global operates a network of venues that includes:
Contact:
[email protected]
KUALA LUMPUR – The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) is the first Malaysian venue to receive a ‘Healthy Venue’ certification from the Healthy Venues organisation. The Centre has achieved the Healthy Venue’s Bronze Level accreditation.
The recognition, granted only to venues that integrate wellness into events by prioritising healthier eating, movement, and workplace health, reinforces the Centre’s ongoing efforts to improve the overall delegate experience and increase meeting productivity by providing a conducive event environment that promotes health and well-being.
Commenting on this achievement, John Burke, the Centre’s General Manager, stated that, “Reflecting our commitment to present the right environment for learning, business or leisure, this new milestone further strengthens our position as a world-class venue and industry leader on par with global standards. Research has shown that healthy meeting environments can improve delegate productivity and leave them with positive experiences and memories of the events they attend. This accreditation will not only enhance the confidence of event organisers in our venue but will also help them attract more delegates to their events here.”
To achieve this certification, the Centre had to comply with a variety of stringent requirements set by the Healthy Venues organisation. These requirements included demonstrating catering practices that support national dietary guidelines, ensuring that at least 25% of menu items on offer are healthy options, providing a choice of low or no-sugar drinks where drinks are served, providing free drinking water on site, promoting active meetings to event planners and implementing a written policy to promote physical activity and healthy eating in the workplace.
The Centre has also incorporated conversations around healthy meetings in its interactions with clients and organisers, at relevant stages, and provides option to further customise menus to increase healthy items offered. Its flexible spaces can also be transformed to cater to recreational and relaxing activities within the event area, promoting physical and mental wellness amidst a hectic conference, exhibition or meeting programme.
As part of its organisational commitment, the Centre’s team members are also encouraged to adopt an active lifestyle and to utilise active travel options when commuting to and fro work. The venue also works closely with its hotel and leisure partners to conduct awareness and wellness exercises for the wider community around the Kuala Lumpur City Centre precinct. “Moving forward together can take us to greater heights thus, all our initiatives and programmes are aimed at benefiting not only our clients and guests but also our team members and the surrounding communities,” concluded Burke.
For the latest news and highlights at the Centre, visit the Centre’s Newsroom at www.klccconventioncentre.com.
ABOUT THE KUALA LUMPUR CONVENTION CENTRE
The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) is Malaysia’s premier award-winning venue, owned by KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Petroliam Nasional Berhad (PETRONAS) and is proudly managed by Convex Malaysia Sdn Bhd, a joint-venture between KLCC (Holdings) Sdn Bhd and ASM Global.
Located right in the heart of the country’s capital city and part of the integrated Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) precinct, the Centre is ideal for large, high-profile congregations to intimate private functions. With great accessibility, the five-level purpose-built facility encompasses a total of 33,659 sqm, featuring a wide range of customisable multi-purpose function space including, two auditoria; a Grand Ballroom, Banquet Hall, three Conference Halls, eight Exhibition Halls and 23 meeting rooms. The Centre also has supporting facilities such as Hospitality Suites, VVIP Lounges, F&B Outlets, Medical Room, and more.
The Centre maintains its world-class status through strict compliance to international quality standards and accreditation requirements, namely ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, EarthCheck Gold and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP). Guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and as part of the ASM Global network, the Centre tracks its monthly performance metrics related to Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Water Consumption, and Waste Reduction.
ABOUT ASM GLOBAL
ASM Global is the world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences. It is the global leader in venue and event strategy and management - delivering locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to achieve maximum results for venue owners. The company’s elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 350 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibition centres, and performing arts venues. Visit www.asmglobal.com.
ASM GLOBAL (ASIA PACIFIC)
From its Asia Pacific regional headquarters in Brisbane, Australia, ASM Global operates a network of venues that includes:
- Entertainment and Indoor Sports Arenas - Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney; RAC Arena, Perth; Brisbane Entertainment Centre; Newcastle Entertainment Centre; ICC Sydney Theatre; Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre Great Hall; Cairns Arena; Bangkok Arena (under construction) and UOB Live, Bangkok, Coca Cola Arena, Dubai; Kai Tak Sports Park Indoor Arena (under construction), Hong Kong; and Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur;
- Live Performance Theatres - Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Sydney, Kuala Lumpur and Bahrain;
- Convention & Exhibition Centres - Brisbane, Cairns, Darwin, Newcastle, Sydney, Christchurch, Kuala Lumpur, Dubai, and Bahrain;
- Stadiums - Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane; National Stadium at Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur; Kai Tak Sports Park Main Stadium, Hong Kong (under construction); and a part ownership of VenuesLive, the operator of Optus Stadium, Perth
Contact:
[email protected]
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