After serial of discussions and meetings, the SINGBEBAS region, comprising of Singkawang municipality, Bengkayang and Sambas districts, signed Minutes Of Understanding to develop its regional economy. Mr. Maryadi, the Governor Assistant for Economy and Prosperity from West Kalimantan witnessed the MoU signing and delivered the speech from the Governor.

The governor hoped that GTZ could assist to develop the regions especially its human resources and technology. The Governor also hoped that the cooperation between SINGBEBAS will influence other regions in West Kalimantan to synergize its potential in developing the regional economy. The event was taken place in Palapa Function Hall in Pasir Panjang Indah, Singkawang on August 11, 2009 and attended by representatives from government, associations, regional chambers of commerce, university, SMEs, Cooperatives and Regional Development Bank. Mr. Abdul Razaq, from KADIN Singkawang, commented on the cooperation that it will bridge the public and private sectors to develop the economic potential of the region.