PLUCKY Kuching has again hatched a place in conference history as the 23rd World Veterinary Poultry Association Congress (WVPAC 2025) heads to Malaysia for the first time.
The global congress, themed “Sustainable Healthy Poultry for a Healthier World”, will take place at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, from October 6-10.
Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak) said the poultry industry is grappling with challenges such as disease control, food safety, sustainability, and animal welfare. So WVPAC 2025 would serve as a premier platform to share cutting-edge research and solutions, along with best practices for global poultry production.
The congress is set to bring more than 1,500 delegates from 50-plus countries, including 19 internationally renowned speakers, alongside an exhibition showcasing innovations, products, and services in poultry health and production.
“Sarawak is determined to become more self-reliant and competitive in food supply, and build a resilient food system for the people, while promoting sustainable poultry farming practices,” said Dr Stephen Rundi Anak Utom, Minister for Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Sarawak.
“WVPAC 2025 is expected to generate over MYR9.8 million [about USD2.3m] in total economic impact for Sarawak, but its true legacy will be the exchange of ideas, forging of partnerships, and advancement of a more resilient and sustainable food system for future generations.”
Dr Adrian Susin Ambud, Director General, Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak, said: “WVPAC 2025 is an opportunity to build local capacity in veterinary poultry medicine and contribute towards sustainable food systems and improved poultry health management.
Animal health plays a key role in a robust system, so we gladly extend our support to WVPA Malaysia’s mission in making a positive contribution.”
– Adrian Susin Ambud, Dept of Veterinary Services Sarawak
Also commenting at this week’s press conference, BESarawak chief executive Amelia Roziman said: “Food security and sustainable agriculture are not only government and community priorities, but also align with BESarawak’s mission to drive legacies from business events that benefit society and future generations.
“We welcome more associations to come forward and bid for more high-impact, high-value event opportunities.”
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Prof Dr Abdul Rahman Omar, Organising Chairman of WVPAC 2025 and President of WVPA Malaysia, said: “The World Veterinary Poultry Association Malaysia aims to make a positive impact on the poultry industry through the exchange of knowledge and experience in business events,” said, “It is truly an achievement for us and our partners to win the bid and position Sarawak as a global scientific hub, particularly for food security and veterinary science.”
The World Veterinary Poultry Association Congress 2025 is organised by the World Veterinary Poultry Association (WVPA) Malaysia and supported by the Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Sarawak, Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Business Events Sarawak and Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau.
