KOTA KINABALU, 24 June 2025 – Sabah has once again become the epicenter of global attention as the Sustainable Wholistic Wellness International Conference & Expo (SWWICE) 2025 unfolds in full swing across multiple venues in Kota Kinabalu.
Running from 24 June to 3 July 2025, SWWICE 2025 is not just a conference — it’s a dynamic movement that brings together wellness leaders, healers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and policymakers from over 15 countries.
🌿 Event Segments
SWWICE 2025 is divided into three major segments:
- Conference:
Dates: 24–26 June
Venue: Magellan Sutera Harbour Grand Ballroom
Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily
This is the core gathering featuring keynote speeches, masterclasses, panel discussions, and wellness innovation showcases. - Expo:
Dates: 27–29 June
Venue: Sabah International Convention Centre (Kinabatangan II Hall)
Entry: Free to public
Featuring over 50 exhibitors offering natural health products, wellness tech, alternative therapies, and community wellness solutions. - Immersion Retreat:
Dates: 1–3 July
Locations: Kinabalu Park, StoneAgeSpa, and local cultural villages
A guided experience of forest therapy, traditional healing, meditation, and cultural immersion.
🌏 A Truly Global & Local Collaboration
SWWICE 2025 stands out for its integration of traditional Sabahan practices with global wellness trends. From energy healing and breathwork to food sustainability and indigenous therapies, the event embodies a holistic approach.
Themed around the “10 Pillars of Wholistic Wellness” – Soul, Mind/Emotions, Body, Frequencies, Air, Water, Food, People, Home/Workplace, and Environment – the conference also ties into the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Inner Development Goals (IDGs).
💬 What Leaders Are Saying
According to event founder and chairperson Cleopatra Lajawai, “SWWICE is more than an event – it’s a platform where local and global communities unite to align with nature, heal together, and create sustainable impact.”
Sabah’s Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment, Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, highlighted that rural Sabah has incredible potential in wellness tourism:
“Sleeping by rivers, breathing in clean air, walking through the forest – these are healing experiences that our rural communities live with daily. Now is the time to help them share it with the world.”
Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew added that Sabah’s biodiversity and indigenous wisdom make it an ideal location for sustainable wellness tourism to flourish.
🎯 Why SWWICE Matters
SWWICE 2025 isn’t just for industry professionals. It’s a community-driven initiative that:
- Empowers local communities by connecting them to global markets
- Introduces sustainable health practices and knowledge-sharing
- Opens doors for networking and collaboration with international wellness brands
- Showcases Sabah’s culture and healing traditions on a global stage
🧘 Expo Highlights
Visitors to the Expo (27–29 June) can enjoy:
- Free health screenings
- Live demonstrations of traditional healing methods
- Sample products and therapies from 50+ wellness brands
- Mental health consultations, aromatherapy, and sound healing experiences
- Business networking spaces for wellness startups
🌠 Final Thoughts
SWWICE 2025 positions Sabah as a global model for sustainable wellness tourism — one that uplifts local communities, protects the environment, and reconnects people with the healing power of nature.
Whether you’re a traveler, healer, entrepreneur, or simply wellness-curious — there’s something for everyone here in Kota Kinabalu this week.
Come experience it. Heal in Sabah. Be part of the movement.
