SICS 2025 To Boost Selangor’s Care Economy - Amirudin

SHAH ALAM, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The Selangor International Care Summit (SICS) 2025 this October will serve as the best platform for the state government to attract and strengthen investments in the care sector.  

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the inaugural summit, which brings together care providers, researchers, non-governmental organisations, and industry players in care technology from within and outside the country, is being organised in preparation for Selangor to face the realities of an ageing society.  

“With 60 exhibition booths, forums, conferences, and business matching sessions, SICS will be a stage for new ideas, strategic partnerships, and investments coming into Selangor.  

“At the same time, we are strengthening the Selangor Care Economy Policy through collaboration with UNICEF Malaysia to safeguard early childhood development,” he said in a Facebook post today.  

Amirudin said the involvement of Khazanah Research Institute (KRI) will also assess and recognise the value of care work, especially that carried out by women either at home or in care centres.  

He said the initiative will provide better services for senior citizens, children, persons with disabilities (PwDs), and caregivers.  

In addition, he said job opportunities will also be created, workforce skills improved, and care technology from advanced countries such as Japan and South Korea attracted.  

“Selangor is the first state in Malaysia to develop a comprehensive policy for the care sector until 2030, in line with efforts to ensure the well-being of the people for a safer, more inclusive, and prosperous future for all,” he said.  

Previously, Selangor State Executive Councillor for Women’s Development and Social Welfare Anfaal Saari was reported as saying that SICS 2025 would reflect the aspirations and commitment of the state government to become an inclusive, sustainable, and resilient care economy hub in the Asia Pacific region.  

Featuring four main components — a forum to discuss policy issues; exhibitions representing various care sectors; business matching sessions; and open dialogues — SICS 2025, to be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from Oct 9 to 11, is expected to attract more than 3,000 participants comprising both local and international stakeholders.

-- BERNAMA