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Malaysia’s First ISO 20121-Certified Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Leads the Way 
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Malaysia’s First ISO 20121-Certified Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Leads the Way
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Malaysia’s Business Events industry has reached a defining milestone as the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre becomes the first purpose-built venue in the country to achieve the globally recognised ISO 20121 Event Sustainability Management certification, signalling a transformative leap in advancing sustainable development, responsible event delivery, and alignment with international best practices. This internationally recognised standard provides a structured framework for delivering events with measurable environmental and social outcomes, covering areas such as resource management, responsible sourcing, and operational governance. 

John Burke
❝ Achieving ISO 20121 certification is a defining moment for us and for Malaysia’s business events industry.It reflects our commitment to delivering world-class events that are responsible, sustainable, and aligned with global best practices❞
John Burke
General Manager, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

The milestone further reflects the nation’s strategic commitment to elevating sustainability standards across the industry ecosystem, instilling greater confidence among event organisers seeking venues that prioritise environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance excellence, while setting a new benchmark for venues nationwide.
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