2018 is shaping up to be quite a memorable year in terms of large scale motor shows here in Malaysia. The Malaysian Automotive Associacion (MAA) had announced recently that they will be organising the Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (KLIMS) once again after a five year hiatus. The sales oriented motorshow is scheduled to be held from the 23rd of November to the 2nd of December 2018 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) Kuala Lumpur.
KLIMS 2018 is planning to bring together the largest gathering of automotive industry brands, car retailers, accessories suppliers, auto-service related providers and automotive enthusiasts, as well as the public-at- large for a motoring and family oriented event in Malaysia. KLIMS 2018 is expected to have exhibition space of over 50,000 square meters of gross exhibition floor with over 100 participating exhibitors and attracting over 350,000 visitors. The new MITEC exhibition halls would be put to good use for the event.
With the announcement of the event dates stated above, MAA wishes to reach out to all automotive industry players to leverage on KLIMS 2018 to market and promote their products. As MAA's members are those that are marketing and selling cars in Malaysia, the event will be a large sales oriented event with participation from its major stakeholders. In simple terms, most of the brands that are selling automotive vehicles and products in Malaysia. As such, Daihatsu, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Kawasaki, Kia, Lexus, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Peugeot, Perodua, Proton, Toyota, UD, V-Kool, 3M are among those that will be confirming their exhibition space.
The theme for KLIMS 2018 is “Beyond Mobility”. This theme is set to prepare the automotive industry for the future market while serving the customers of today. The automotive brands will be showcasing a very diverse powertrain technology landscape from conventional petroleum powered, hybrids and electric, while the increasing demand for connectivity and digitalization is taking auto companies towards the next frontier. Mobility is driving beyond commuting towards a connected lifestyle. Let's see what exhibition or symposium relating to the theme when KLIMS 2018 opens its doors to the public.
The reason why I've mentioned that its going to be a memorable year is because the Malaysia Auto Show under the Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) 2018 is scheduled for this April. Two motorshows organised by industry players and stakeholders will make things interesting for those that are into motoring and the vehicles in it. Furthermore, it is good news that KLIMS is coming back again. It was last organised 5 years ago (2013), and then prior to that in 2010. I do think that KLIMS should be organised consistently rather than on a hiatus and then back again. maybe a fixed event every two years or so would be nice.
Anyway, stay tuned for more announcements folks. Yes, the event is at the end of the year and it is only January. But time flies by pretty fast these days and soon it would be knocking on our doorsteps. There should be more announcements the close it gets to KLIMS 2018.
PRESS RELEASE
KUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW MAKES COMEBACK IN 2018
#BeyondMobility
L-R: President and COO of Honda Malaysia & representing the Vice Presidentship of Malaysian Automotive Association (Manufacturing) Tuan Haji Roslan Abdullah, President of UMW Toyota Motor & representing the Vice Presidentship of Malaysian Automotive Association (Trade) Encik Ravindran Kurusamy, President of Malaysian Automotive Association & Chairman of Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2018 organizing committee YBHG. Datuk Aishah Ahmad, Minister of International Trade & Industry Y.B. Dato’ Sri Mustapa bin Mohamed, Chairman of Trade-Link Exhibition Services Sdn Bhd YBHG. Dato’ Zainal Abidin Haji Ahmad, Managing Director of Daihatsu Malaysia & representing the Malaysian Automotive Association Honorary Secretary and Treasurer Dr. Iqbal Shaharom, Managing Director of Trade-Link Exhibition Services Sdn Bhd YBHG. Dato’ Albert Lai
Kuala Lumpur, 10 January 2018 – The Malaysian Automotive Association
(MAA) has announced the comeback of the Kuala Lumpur International
Motor Show (KLIMS), slated for 23 November to 2 December 2018 at the
Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur.
The launch announcement was officiated by YB Dato’ Sri Mustapa Bin
Mohamed, the Minister of International Trade and Industry, in an event
which the Minister also witnessed a signing ceremony. The signing was
between Datuk Aishah Ahmad, President of MAA and Datuk Zainal Abidin
Ahmad, the Chairman of Trade-Link Exhibition Services Sdn Bhd, for the
appointment of the latter as show manager of KLIMS 2018.
KLIMS is Malaysia’s most established and significant automotive event. The
motor show is trailblazing towards its 9 th presentation after a five-year
hiatus, on the theme of “Beyond Mobility”.
KLIMS 2018 is poised to rev up Malaysia’s automotive industry and capture
the public’s attention with many new model launches and exciting
automobile concepts. KLIMS owned the track records of attracting the
largest number of visitors in Malaysia’s automotive events. For KLIMS 2018,
MAA is expecting more than 350,000 visitors to the 10-day extravaganza.
Datuk Aishah Ahmad emphasized that KLIMS will continue to be represented
as the eminent national automotive event, which has played a significant
role in Malaysia’s automotive industry. She said “MAA has worked with our
members and the automotive industry to navigate through some arduous
times. With the rise in cost of living affecting consumers and the rise in cost
of doing business impacting companies, the local automotive sector is
expected to face another challenging year. Therefore, MAA and leading auto
companies have indicated that having the motor show in 2018 is opportune
to re-ignite consumers’ sentiments, define brand presence, and refuel the
industry.”
She also added “The recent completion in the construction of Malaysia’s
largest and state-of- the-art exhibition centre with the opening of the
Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre, was also an impetus for
the return of KLIMS in 2018. MAA is confident that this brand new home for
KLIMS will deliver a renewed experience for exhibitors and visitors alike.”
MAA is urging automotive industry players to leverage on KLIMS 2018 to fuel
their market position. Daihatsu, Ford, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu,
Kawasaki, Kia, Lexus, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Peugeot, Perodua, Proton, Toyota,
UD, V-Kool, 3M are among the frontrunners in confirming their exhibition
spaces.
KLIMS 2018 “Beyond Mobility” theme is set to prepare the automotive
industry for the future market while serving the customers of today. The
auto marques will be showcasing a very diverse powertrain technology
landscape, while the increasing demand for connectivity and digitalization is
taking auto companies towards the next frontier. Mobility is driving beyond
commuting towards a connected lifestyle.
KLIMS 2018 brings the largest gathering of automotive industry brands, car
retailers, accessories suppliers, auto-service related providers and
automotive enthusiasts, as well as the public-at- large for a motoring and
family oriented event in Malaysia. KLIMS 2018 is expected to make its
comeback at over 50,000 square meters of gross exhibition floor with over
100 participating exhibitors and attracting over 350,000 visitors.
For more information on KLIMS 2018, visit website www.klims.com.my, or
contact Trade-Link Exhibition Services Sdn Bhd at Tel:+603-7842 9863 and
E-mail info@trade-link- group.com
Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2018 Information
Organiser : Malaysian Automotive Association
Show Manager : Trade-Link Exhibition Services Sdn Bhd
Exhibition Dates : 23 November – 02 December 2018
Venue : Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre
Kuala Lumpur (MITEC)
Website : www.klims.com.my
Social Media : Facebook www.facebook.com/klims.com.my
Instagram www.instagram.com/klims.com.my
Twitter www.twitter.com/klims_my
Hashtags : #KLIMS2018 #BeyondMobility
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