Committee 2025 - 2026
Benjamin Denis
Chairman
Benjamin Denis is a senior tourism entrepreneur and the founder of Borneo Escapade Tours Sdn. Bhd., with extensive experience in travel operations, destination management, and SME-led tourism development. As Chairman, he provides strategic leadership to SBCCS, strengthening industry representation, stakeholder engagement, and policy advocacy for Bumiputera SMEs in Sabah.
Harry Ignatius Beatty
Secretary
Harry Beatty is an experienced hospitality entrepreneur and director of Takawas Grand Sdn. Bhd. He oversees the administration, governance, and coordination of SBCCS, ensuring organisational effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and smooth implementation of Chamber initiatives.
Patricia Cynthia Philip Kitingan
Assistant Secretary
Patricia Kitingan is an entrepreneur in adventure and community-based tourism, actively involved in rural and eco-tourism development. She supports operational management and programme coordination within SBCCS, with a strong focus on inclusive entrepreneurship and community engagement.
Benjamin Malakun
Treasurer
Benjamin Malakun is a young entrepreneur involved in enterprise and trading activities through Sabanilam Enterprise Sdn. Bhd. As Treasurer, he is responsible for financial governance, transparency, and accountability, ensuring prudent management of SBCCS resources.
Jupikely James Silip
Committee Member
Dr. Jupikely Silip is an academic at Universiti Malaysia Sabah with expertise in sustainable agriculture and rural development. He contributes research-driven perspectives to SBCCS, supporting agro-based SMEs, innovation adoption, and evidence-based policy engagement.
Julais Stephen @ Alexius
Committee Member
Julais Stephen is a tourism entrepreneur and operator of D’Seven Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd. He supports SBCCS initiatives related to SME networking, tourism market access, and business collaboration within Sabah’s travel ecosystem.
Jecky Lettong @ Thaddeus Jack
Committee Member
Jecky Lettong is a business owner in professional and advisory services. He contributes practical insights on business operations, compliance, and SME advisory matters, strengthening SBCCS’s support ecosystem for its members.
Malvin Marcus
Committee Member
Malvin Marcus is a tourism operator with hands-on experience in tour operations and service delivery. He represents the interests of operational SMEs and supports youth participation and entrepreneurship growth within SBCCS.
Ignatius Tubong
Committee Member
Ignatius Tubong is an entrepreneur in general trading and micro-enterprise activities. He brings grassroots business experience to SBCCS, ensuring that the perspectives of small and emerging entrepreneurs are reflected in Chamber programmes.
Walter Francis Kimong
Committee Member
Walter Francis Kimong is an entrepreneur in manufacturing and industrial supply chains through Pareimas Sdn. Bhd. He contributes expertise in production, logistics, and industrial SME development, supporting SBCCS’s industry linkage initiatives.
Themothy Adrian Joikon
Committee Member
Themothy Joikon is an experienced hospitality entrepreneur associated with Takawas Grand Sdn. Bhd. He supports operational excellence, service-sector SME development, and collaborative initiatives within SBCCS.
Robert Sopining
Committee Member
Robert Sopining is a professional trainer and founder of G-Team Training, specialising in human capital and SME capacity development. He contributes expertise in skills training, leadership development, and entrepreneurship education.
Rayner Alfred
Committee Member
Prof. Ts. Dr. Rayner Alfred is a senior academic, AI researcher, and national-level digital transformation leader from Universiti Malaysia Sabah. He provides strategic guidance to SBCCS on innovation, AI adoption, digital economy readiness, and industry–academia collaboration, aligning SME development with national digital and economic agendas.
Rayner Pailus
Committee Member
Ts. Dr. Rayner Pailus is a technologist and applied AI practitioner with experience in digital systems, automation, and enterprise solutions. He supports SBCCS in driving SME digitalisation, technology adoption, and innovation-focused capacity building programmes.
Raymond Alfred @ Jenry
Deputy Chairman
Raymond Alfred is an entrepreneur in certification and compliance services through Allyssa Certification Sdn. Bhd. He brings strong governance, quality assurance, and regulatory insight to SBCCS, supporting structured engagement with government agencies and ensuring SMEs are aligned with standards, compliance, and market requirements.
