KLIMS 2013: Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show '13 Update - KL International Automotive Conference Scheduled

In case any of you have been spending time under a rock, under a coconut shell or in a well, we would like to help announce that the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2013 (KLIMS13) is opening in less than a month. We are feeling the vibe of the awaited KLIMS13 as we approach the show dates from 15 to 24 November 2013 at the Putra World Trade Centre. Lucky visitors will have a chance to win a Toyota Prius or a Honda CRZ.

Aside from showing the latest cars and  automotive concepts to the general public, the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), organizer of KLIMS13, in an effort to consolidate a platform for the automotive industry players will be organizing the Kuala Lumpur Automotive Conference (KLIAC) 2013. You can read more about it in the  press release below.

Luminaries Gather for the 4^th Automotive Conference

Held In-conjunction with KLIMS13

8 October 2013, Kuala Lumpur – The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) is intensifying the activity for the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2013 (KLIMS13) with the 4^th Kuala Lumpur International Automotive Conference 2013 (KLIAC).

KLIAC will be held from 12^th to 14^th November 2013 at the Putra World Trade Centre, three days prior to the opening of KLIMS13. MAA and the Asian Strategy and Leadership Institute (ASLI) are joining forces to organize the conference. KLIAC is supported by Interexpo (M) Sdn Bhd, the show manager of KLIMS13.

A stellar list of conference speakers has been confirmed for KLIAC. The Malaysian Minister of International Trade and Industry, YB Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed, will be delivering the ministerial keynote address entitled “Transforming the Automotive Industry – The Way Forward”. Former Malaysian Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad will be delivering a special luncheon address entitled “Shaping a National Auto Industry: How National Cars can contribute towards Economic Development”.

The speakers of the conference include Subash Bose Pillai, Director of Market Integration Directorate, ASEAN Secretariat; P. Ravidran, Senior Director of ASEAN Economic Cooperation, Ministry of International Trade and Industry; Muhamad Madani Sahari, Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI); Satoru Kumagai, Visiting Fellow of Malaysian Institute of Economic Research; Alexander Stedtfeld, Executive Director of Malaysian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Professor Dr. Wong Shaw Voon, Director General of Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research; Dr. Hussain Hamid, the Head of the Road Safety Research Centre, Faculty of engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM); Ahmed Ismail Hj Amin, Committee member head of Road Safety of Automobile Association of Malaysia; Kavan Mukhtyar, Head of the Asia-Pacific Automotive & Transportation Practice and a Partner of Frost & Sullivan; Rohana Ramly, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of SME Corp Malaysia.

Presidents of the regional automotive associations will also be speaking at KLIAC. They include Datuk Aishah Ahmad, President of the Malaysian Automotive Association; Yoshihiro Yano, Vice President of International Affairs, Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc; K. Achana Limpaitoon, Senior Vice President of Thai Automotive Industry Association; Vicente T. Mills Jr., President of Philippines Automotive Federation, Inc; Dato’ Ir Noor Azmi bin Jaafar, President of Proton Vendors Association; Noraini Soltan Talib, President of Perodua Vendors Association; Peter Lim Yoke Cheong, President of Malaysian Automotive Component Parts Manufacturers’ Association; Dato’ Syed Mohamad Aidid Syed Murtaza, President of Motorcycle and Scooter Assemblers and Distributors Association of Malaysia.

More speakers include Tan Sri Asmat Kamaludin, Group Chairman of UMW Holdings Bhd; Datuk Dr. Wan Mohamed W. E., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of WSA Group; Mustapha Kamal Zulkarnain, Founder of Kuala Lumpur Electric Vehicles Sdn Bhd; Martin Hayes, President and Managing Director of Robert Bosch (SEA) Pte Ltd; Toh Teong Hin, Manager Automotive OE Malaysia and Malaysian Sheet Glass Sdn Bhd; Dr. Zeno Kerschbaumer, Managing Director of Volkswagen Group Malaysia; Mats Nilsson, Managing Director of Volvo Malaysia; Keith Schafer, Managing Director of Volvo Car Malaysia and Yamin Vong, Editor of New Straits Times – Cars, Bikes & Truck.

Datuk Aishah Ahmad, President of MAA said “The conference is organized to congregate the luminaries of the automotive industry to give the delegates valuable insights and mindshare the key issues and major forces that are shaping the future of the automotive industry, paving the way forward for a strategic and cohesive growth for the automotive industry players.”

The programmes for the conference include a regional roundtable on “Towards ASEAN Economic Community - Impact on the automotive industry” and a CEO roundtable on “The Future of Malaysia’s Auto Industry: Where do we go from here?”. There are also sessions on the “Economic Scenario of ASEAN”, “The Global Automotive Industry”, “Energy Efficient Vehicles: Smarter Mobility for an Energy Dependent World”, “The Auto Components Industry: Deepening the Supply Chain”, “The Safety Dimension: Auto Safety and Road Safety” and “Focusing on the Motorcycles Segment: Trends and Opportunities”.

KLIAC will served as a conduit for delegates and speakers to network and create new or strengthen existing partnerships as key players from the automotive industry companies are expected to attend the conference.

The registration fees for the conference are priced at RM1800 for normal delegates; and RM1500 for government, for MAA members and for those attending in a group (minimum 3 people). International delegates may register at USD460 for group (minimum 3 people) or the standard price of USD500 per delegate. Students are given a 50% discount from the standard rate of RM1800 or USD 500.

KLIAC is held in-conjunction with the largest motor show in Malaysia, KLIMS13. KLIMS13 will be held from 15^th to 24^th November 2013 at the Putra World Trade Centre. KLIMS13 is organized by MAA and managed by Interexpo (M) Sdn Bhd.

KLIMS13 exhibitors are gearing up to showcase their cutting-edge technology and products, including new launches, latest models, future line-ups and concept cars. MAA has announced 3 grand prizes for lucky visitors which include the Toyota Prius 1.8L Luxury and the Honda CR-Z, as well as a Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L TSI for Maybank customers visiting KLIMS13. KLIMS13 tickets can now be purchased online at www.airasiaredtix.com.

For more information on KLIAC, contact +603 2093 5393 or toll-free 1800 88 3096. For more information on KLIMS13, logon to www.klims.com.my. KLIMS13 can be found on Facebook (www.facebook.com/klims13) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/klims13).

Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2013 Information

Organizer : Malaysian Automotive Association

Show Manager : Interexpo (M) Sdn Bhd

Exhibition dates : 15 – 24 November 2013

Venue : Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur

Opening hours : 11:00am to 10:00pm on weekdays

10.00am to 10.00pm on weekend

Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2013 Ticket Prices

Adult : RM15 (Weekdays) / RM20 (Weekends)

Child (12yrs & below) : RM5 (Weekdays & Weekends)

Family Package : RM30 (Weekdays) / RM40 (Weekends)

(Parents with up to 5 children 12yrs & below)

Student (with ID/uniform) : RM5 (Weekdays) / RM20 (Weekends)

Complimentary entry : Handicapped and disabled visitors + 1 accompanying adult

About Malaysian Automotive Association

The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) was established in November 1960. The aim of MAA is to support the development and protect the interest of motor traders in Malaysia, as well as to make representation to the various Government bodies on important issues pertaining to the automotive industry.

Besides serving as a liaison with the Government agencies, MAA also communicates industry positions and objectives to the media frequently. To-date, MAA has 232 members, comprising of 48 full members who are franchise holders and assemblers, 4 associate members nominated by franchise holders and 180 subscriber members from various institutions and associations (banks, stock brokers, etc) who have an interest in the local automotive industry.

Given the continued growth of the Malaysian motor industry, the role of MAA will continue to be one of great importance.