SHAH ALAM, Aug 26 — 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 gathers local and foreign care providers, researchers, non-governmental organisations, and industry players in care technology, is being held as Selangor’s population steadily ages.
“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.
“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 those 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, and caregivers.
In addition, he said Selangor’s care economy will create jobs, improve workforce skills, and attract care technology from advanced countries such as Japan and South Korea.
“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 people’s well-being for a safer, more inclusive, and prosperous future for all,” he said.
Previously, state executive councillor for women empowerment and welfare Anfaal Saari reportedly said 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 October 9 to 11, is set to attract more than 3,000 participants, comprising local and international stakeholders.
