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Kevin George Ukang (Malaysia)

Chief Investment Officer, Sabah Economic Development and Investment Authority (SEDIA)
An engineer by training with a Master of Business Administration, Kevincombines technical knowledge with strategic business acumen. He began his career in the private sector, overseeing the design and supervision of major infrastructure and land development projects. Since joining SEDIA in 2009, he has transitioned from project monitoring to high-level strategic planning, previously serving as Deputy Vice President in the Office of the CEO. Since 2021, he has led the Investment Development Section, where he spearheads efforts to attract and facilitate high-value investments for Sabah
2.50 PM | Strategic Forum

DAY 1 (Wednesday) 4th February

The Blue Gold Rush: Unlocking Sabah’s Blue Economy Investment Frontier

Strategic Dialogue (45 minutes) : Beyond traditional sectors, the Blue Economy transforms natural and strategic assets into investable, future ready opportunities, driving sustainable growth and resilience. <p class="p1"><strong><span style="color: #800000">INVEST SABAH</span></strong> <strong>Fast-Tracking Bankable Blue Investments Through Business Events - </strong>This session shows how Business Events catalyse Sabah’s Blue Economy - linking investors to incentives, market access and bankable projects.</p>   <p class="p1"><strong><span style="color: #800000">SABAH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTMENT AUTHORITY (SEDIA)</span></strong> <strong>Activating Sabah’s Blue Economy Corridor - </strong>Business Events as the gateway to Sabah’s Blue Economy Corridor</p>   <p class="p1"><strong><span style="color: #800000">SEKRETARIAT SABAH MAJU JAYA (SSMJ)</span></strong> <strong>From Policy to Impact: Responsible Blue Investment - </strong>How Sabah Maju Jaya provides policy certainty and ESG credibility for long-term investment.</p>