Conference Programme
0900 – 1030
Opening Ceremony
Welcome Remarks
Ms Karen Goi
Project Director, Derrisen Sdn Bhd
Welcome Address
YB Dato Sri Dr. Stephen Rundi Anak Utom
Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development (M-FICORD) Sarawak
Guest Speaker: Agrotourism, its time has arrived for Sarawak
Mr John Stanley
Founder of John Stanley Associate, Australia
Keynote Address
YAB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri (Dr) Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Zohari Bin Tun Datuk Abang Haji Openg
Premier of Sarawak
1030 – 1100
VIP Exhibition Tour, Coffee Break
1100 – 1230
SESSION 1: Global Trends And Regional Policies In Agrotourism
The future of farm tourism in the Philippines: challenges, strategies and insights
Dr Kafferine Yamagishi
Assoc. Professor, Cebu Technology University, Philippines
Agrotourism business models and government policies in Taiwan
Dr Ming-Chang Lin
Assoc Proffesor, National Taichung University of Science and Technology, Taiwan
Maharashtra: Agri tourism policy 2020
Mr Pandurang B Taware
Founder, Agritourism Development Corporation, India
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Dr Victor Luna Amin
1230 – 1400
Lunch Break & Networking
1400 – 1530
SESSION 2: Overview & Development Of Agrotourism In Sarawak And Malaysia
Overview of Agriculture Industry in Sarawak
Dr Gluma Saban
Head – Policy & Development Division, M-FICORD, Malaysia
An Overview of Ecotourism Industry and The Potential of Agrotourism Industry in Sarawak
Dr Victor Luna Amin
Assistant Principal Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry & Performaning Arts Sarawak (MTCP)
Overview of Tourism Industry in Malaysia and Homestay Programme
Mr Sulaiman Suip
Senior Deputy Director, Package Development Division, Tourism Malaysia
Q&A
1500 – 1700
SESSION 3: Case Study: International Best Practices
Case Study:
Chestnut Brae Farm: Agrotourism Best Practices
Mr John Stanley
Founder, John Stanley Associates, Australia
Agritourism in New Zealand: Case Studies in Diversifying Farm Income
Ms Marijke Dunselman
Founder of Agritourism NZ, New Zealand
Agrotourism as an Alternative Form of Tourism in Bali Indonesia
Dr I Gusti Bagus Rai Utama
Assoc. Professor of Tourism, Dhyana Pura University, Bali, Indonesia
Panel Discussion
Moderator: Mrs Linda Stanley, Australia
End of Day 1
1730 – 2030
Networking Reception
0900 – 1055
SESSION 4: Opportunities and Potentials in Agrotourism
Levelling-up Stakeholders in Agrotourism through Experiential Learning: The SEARCA Experience
Dr Nova Ramos
Head, Training for Development Unit, Education & Collective Learning Department, SEARCA, Philippines
Establishment Interpretation Trail at Agriculture Park: From Concept to Tourism Product
Prof Dr Azlizam Aziz
Department of Recreation & Ecotourism, Faculty of Forestry, University Putra Malaysia
Agrotourism destination in Cameron Highland, Malaysia choice of holiday destination and the future for Agrotourism development
Dr Ong Siew Har, Chris
Dean, Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism, Berjaya University College, Malaysia
Eco Village Community Development for Agrotourism
Mr Arul James Edwin Thambu
Founder & Managing Director, Tamilnadu Agrotourism Network Corporation, India
Q&A
1055 – 1125
Coffee Break & Networking
1125 – 1250
SESSION 5: Diversity And Sustainability In Agrotourism
Farm Tourism and Sustainbility Indicators
Dr Lanndon Ocampo
Professor, Cebu Technology University, Philippines
Agrotourism and sustainable agrotourism development: What is its Potential Roles, and What is Needed
Assoc Prof Dr Ramesh Boonratana
Regional Vice-Chair, IUCN SSC Primte Specialist Group, Thailand
Incorporating the concept of regenerative tourism to agrotourism
Dr Vikneswaran Nair
President of DISTED College, Penang, Malaysia
Q&A
1250 – 1400
Lunch Break & Networking
1400 – 1540
SESSION 6: Sustainable Agriculture And Community Farming
Potentials of Agrotourism at Kampung Tringgus Bong, Bau, Sarawak
Mr John Jadol
Senior Research Officer, Department of Agriculture Sarawak
Sustainable and Green Lifestyle
Mrs Intan Jailani
Co-founder & Principal, SEEDS Malaysia
Community-based Food Production – Permaculture for Sustainable Agriculture
Mr Abdul Razak Aziz
Chief Seeder, SEEDS Malaysia
Q&A
1540 – 1610
Coffee Break & Networking
1610 – 1710
SESSION 7: Agrotourism: The Way Forward
Panel Discussion: Sarawak Agrotourism: Moving Forward
Moderator:
Mr Sirai Daha, Permanent Secretary, M-FICORD, Malaysia
Panelists:
Mr John Stanley, Ms Marijke Dunselman, Dr Kafferine Yamagishi, Mr Pandurang Taware
1730-1800
Closing Keynote
The Honourable Tuan Maclaine @ Martin Ben
Deputy Minister, M-FICORD, Malaysia
End of Day 2
Note:
• Updated 14 August 2023
• This programme may be subject to change without prior notice.
