Genting SustainBiz Kicks Off: MOU Signings with Nestle and Top Companies!

Malaysia’s premier integrated resort, Resorts World Genting (RWG) announced today its intention to sign a total of five Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) worth RM12 million at its first sustainability focused exhibition, Genting SustainBiz F&B Expo at Genting International Convention Centre.

(From left) Spencer Lee, Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Public Relations; YB Tuan Khairul Firdaus Bin Akhbar Khan, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC); Mr Lee Thiam Kit, President and Chief Operating Officer of RWG; and Mr Peter Foster, Executive Vice President of Leisure, Hospitality and Lifestyle pose for a picture at the opening ceremony of the Genting SustainBiz F&B Expo 2024.

The inaugural Genting SustainBiz F&B Expo kicked off with the signing of the first MoU with Nestle Malaysia for the supply of Harvest Gourmet plant-based products for MICE events and F&B outlets, followed by another with Fraser & Neave (F&N) to explore the use of 100% recyclable Tetra Pak-ed natural mineral water to reduce the dependence on plastic and single use bottles at the resort. RWG also inked a third MoU with PNH Malaysia that focuses on upcycling food waste and transforming it from carbon powder into hotel amenities such as toothbrushes, hair combs and cutleries for use at the resort.

Signing on behalf of RWG was Spencer Lee, Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Public Relations with RWG President and Chief Operating Officer, Lee Thiam Kit present as witness. Yit Woon Lai, Head of Nestle Professional Malaysia Singapore; Lee Lay Yean, Commercial Director for Premier Milk, a member of the F&N Group; and Jian Tat Lee, Chief Operating Officer of PNH Malaysia were signatories for their respective companies.

(From left)  Spencer Lee, Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Public Relations, Masatsuna Ogi, Chief Executive Officer and Jian Tat Lee, Chief Operating Officer of PNH; Angie Lim Hwee Jian, Business Manager, HoReCa & E-Commerce and Lee Lay Yean, Commercial Director at F&N; Yit Woon Lai, Head of Nestle Professional Malaysia Singapore; Joey See, National Key Account Manager at Nestle and Mr Lee Thiam Kit, President and Chief Operating Officer of RWG pose for a picture following the signing of the MoUs at the opening ceremony of Genting SustainBiz F&B Expo 2024. 

Resorts World Genting will undertake the signing of another two MoUs with Farm Fresh and Aqina Farm on Day 2 of the expo. The MoU between RWG and Farm Fresh is expected to centre upon the undertaking of a joint marketing campaign to promote nutritional awareness and healthy living at RWG whilst RWG’s agreement with Aqina Farm will explore the purchase of pineapples cultivated by B40 farmers.

The launch of Genting SustainBiz F&B Expo marks the start of three exciting days of free workshops, networking opportunities with top-tier buyers and knowledge sharing of the latest trends in F&B sustainable practices at Resorts World Genting. The opening ceremony was graced by the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia, Yang Berhormat Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan.

At the event, seven chefs from the Resorts World Genting Superchef Squad were honoured with badges for their invaluable contributions to the food & beverage industry by RWG President & Chief Operating Officer, Lee Thiam Kit, witnessed by Jennifer Ong, CEO of the HAPA Group and RWG Executive Vice President for Leisure, Hospitality & Lifestyle, Peter Dewey Foster.

(Centre to right) Mr Lee Thiam Kit, President and Chief Operating Officer of RWG; Jennifer Ong, CEO of the HAPA Group; Mr Peter Foster, Executive Vice President of Leisure, Hospitality and Lifestyle pose for a picture with the superchef squad which consists of (from left) Yap Sak Choong (Jacky), Chinese Chef; Low Lam Chong, Executive Chinese Chef; Lim Khon Seng (Casey), Executive Chef; Murugan A/L Subramaniam, Executive Chef; (third from right) Lee Kee Sin, Executive Chef; Muhammad Muhader Bin Wahi Anour (Aidil), Executive Chef and Tan Hang, Executive Chef after receiving their honorable pin from Mr Lee.

Expressing enthusiasm for the first ever green expo held at 6,000 feet above sea level, Resorts World Genting (RWG) Executive Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Public Relations, Spencer Lee said, “Genting SustainBiz F&B Expo was conceptualised to showcase the transformative dynamism of Malaysia’s F&B and MICE sectors. Our focus on sustainable F&B is in line with our ever growing commitment towards sustainable development up here on the hills.”

“We aspire to be on par with Singapore’s FHA-HoReCa with the aim of making Malaysia the regional MICE hub for sustainable F&B,” he added.Genting SustainBiz F&B Expo is expected to welcome 3,000 visitors with 50 multinational and local brand exhibitors in the next 3 days. The expo will showcase ideas and concepts for sustainable food production, packaging and food waste management; regenerative agricultural practices; food innovation research; eco-friendly commercial equipment and more by world-class and home-grown brands such as Nestle, Cremer Sustainable Foods, Kimberly-Clark, Gelatomio, World New Energy, Temasek Polytechnic Singapore, Sunway University, Taylor’s University and Farm Fresh amongst others.

Visitors can immerse themselves in inspiring presentations and partake in panel discussions on sustainable food trends and challenges hosted by professional emcees, Freda Liu and Adrian Seet.

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Additionally, Nestle Malaysia and Resorts World Genting’s Superchef Squad will also be entertaining visitors with various plant-based and sustainable cooking demonstrations and delectable food tasting sessions.

Admission to the expo is free of charge for all visitors upon registration. Genting SustainBiz F&B Expo is jointly organised with Comexposium Asia Pacific and supported by the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) as strategic partner, VISA Malaysia as platinum sponsor; and the Kuala Lumpur Malay Chamber of Commerce, Air Asia Ride, Borneo Springs Natural Mineral Water, Hap Seng Star and Mercedes Benz as supporting partners. Resorts World Tours is the official travel services provider. For more information, visit the event page below. 

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