Sabah International Convention Centre

5°59′44.32″N 116°5′2.25″E / 5.9956444°N 116.0839583°E / 5.9956444; 116.0839583OwnerInnoprise Corporation Sdn Bhd (Subsidiary of Yayasan Sabah Group)Opened2020^[1]Banquet/ballroom4,800 person1,250 personEnclosed space • Total space60,504 m² (651,260 sq ft) • Exhibit hall floor5,176.50 m² (55,719.4 sq ft)Parking952^[2]Websitesiccsabah.com

The Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC) (Malay: Pusat Konvensyen Antarabangsa Sabah) is the largest waterfront purpose-built facility in East Malaysia and also the largest convention centre in Borneo island. The complex's gross built-up is 60,504 m² (651,260 sq ft) on a 6 hectares (15 acres) site.^[3]

SICC is the main convention and exhibition facility serving Kota Kinabalu City, whilst the other several ones are Putera Ballroom, Sabah Trade Centre and Sutera Harbour convention facilities.

Description

The 6-hectare (15-acre) multi-functional complex spreads over five levels, a convention hall with a retractable partition system dividing into three sections, each multi-purpose hall catering up to 2000 delegates; offering a combined floor space of 6,800 m² (73,000 sq ft) including an extensive pre-function area. On a separate level, three contiguous exhibit halls encompassing a 5,177 m² (55,720 sq ft) flexible event space, six meeting rooms and private lounges. The top floor is dedicated to 12 individual private meeting rooms, a performance arts hall with seating capacity of 1,250 in a two-tier amphitheater accompanied by VIP rooms and lounges. Connecting to the main lobby, an outdoor plaza of 7,000 m² (75,000 sq ft) is usable for open concerts and exhibitions.^[4]

Facilities

The convention centre has the following facilities:^[5]

SICC Café

This cafe is located on Level 3, in the main lobby.

Convention hall (Sipadan I, II & III)

The conference and convention halls are located on Level 4 and total 5,200 square metres (56,000 sq ft) with 11 m (36 ft) high ceiling and seat up to 4,000 delegates in theatre style seating. The convention hall has removable partitions which splits the room into three; offering a classroom style capacity of 792 in each hall. This includes a pre-function hall outside with a capacity of up to 68 booths.

Exhibition hall (Kinabatangan I, II & III)

The exhibition halls are located on Level 2. The multi-purpose hall is used for exhibitions, banquets, sports and other entertainment events. Across from the pre-function area are six separate meeting room of various sizes with addition to a private VVIP lounge.

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