DRI in the News: Malaysia and DRI-KL2016 in the Spotlight

DRI-KL2016, DRI Malaysia’s recent regional event held in Kuala Lumpur on Aug. 23-24, has drawn the attention of multiple international news outlets, particularly remarks made there by Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Madius Tangau. Madius stressed the vital role BCM-certified professionals play in ensuring that businesses continue to operate in the event of a crisis or a disaster. “Currently a total of 400 Malaysians are BCM certified professionals awarded by the Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI International),” said Madius. “BCM has become a crucial subject for all industries, both public and private sectors to understand, plan, develop and implement essential steps to overcome any disasters.” Many media outlets covered the event, including:

• Malay Daily Mail Online
• Malaysia’s TV1
• Astro Awani (Malay language – click “Translate” to read in English)
• Sin Chew Daily (Chinese language)
• The New Sarawak Tribune
• The Borneo Post, and
• The New Sabah Times Bahasa (Malay language only).

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