Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre records amazing Success in the first Six Months
In the first six months of operation, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) delivered RM 322 million (USD 86 million, EUR 70 million, GBP 48 million) to the economy of the city of Kuala Lumpur. This economic benefit to Kuala Lumpur has in turn benefited local retailers, the hotel and airline industries and generated many more employment opportunities through the contractors to organisers of events.
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Economy - overview:
 Malaysia, a middle-income country, transformed itself from 1971 through the late 1990's from a producer of raw materials into an emerging multi-sector economy. Growth was almost exclusively driven by exports - particularly of electronics. As a result, Malaysia was hard hit by the global economic downturn and the slump in the information technology (IT) sector in 2001 and 2002. GDP in 2001 grew only 0.5% because of an estimated 11% contraction in exports, but a substantial fiscal stimulus package equal to US $1.9 billion mitigated the worst of the recession, and the economy rebounded in 2002 with a 4.1% increase. The economy grew 4.9% in 2003, notwithstanding a difficult first half, when external pressures from SARS and the Iraq War led to caution in the business community. Growth topped 7% in 2004 and 5% in 2005. Healthy foreign exchange reserves, low inflation, and a small external debt are all strengths that make it unlikely that Malaysia will experience a financial crisis over the near term similar to the one in 1997. The economy remains dependent on continued growth in the US, China, and Japan, top export destinations and key sources of foreign investment. |
Trade Fairs,
Exhibitions, Conferences: |
Asia Spa and Wellness Festival
Asia Spa and Wellness Festival 2007, 30 Nov-2 Dec 2007, celebrates the best of Asian spas and wellness centers. The Festival comprises a trade exhibition, an industry summit and the Malaysia Spa and Wellness Awards 2007. The 3-day exhibition is designed as a spa village, highlighting new products, trends and technologies, as well as selected spas and wellness centers across Asia.
Organiser: AIC Exhibitions Sdn Bhd
Venue: Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
International Beauty Expo (IBE) 2008
The success of IBE 2007’s inaugural edition has been regarded as an accomplishment that helped both the health and beauty economic sector. Only a year into the venture, International Beauty Expo has already been termed as the epitome of local health and beauty gateway to all global traders with its vast success and visitors figure.
Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC)
The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre is located in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre, fondly known as KLCC. Designed to be a "city within a city" this 40 hectare (100-acre) site includes the KLCC park and PETRONAS Twin Towers to lend a prestigious address to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
Conceptualised to host global events with international standards including conferences, exhibitions, seminars, meetings and entertainment.The Centre is conveniently placed alongside extensive public transportation and hotels, making the city of Kuala Lumpur easily accessible.
Kuala Lumpur International Batik (KLIB)
"The Business of Batik"
This is the first Exhibition of its type focusing on the Batik industry in this region, if not the world. The Kuala Lumpur International Batik Convention & Exhibition is designed to be aniconic event that showcases the multiple dimensions of Batik – art and craft, technique and technology, marketing and business – to the world.
Organiser: Yayasan Budi Penyayang
Venue: Putra World Trade Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF)
The Malaysian International Furniture Fair takes place at the Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It's inception in 1995 played a significant role in taking the Malaysian Furniture industry to new heights. 11 years down the line, the show has evolved into an international exhibition featuring both local and international furniture. Today it plays an active role in highlighting the Malaysian industry to global furniture markets.
Venue: Putra World Trade Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Malaysia International Jewellery Fair (MIJF) 2008
Malaysia International Jewellery Fair has spoken of its success with its vast achievements year after year, essentially amongst major industry players and jewellery exponents at the global forefront. Celebrating its 5th Annual succession, MIJF is moved to the highly-acclaimed Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre and emerges to be the largest Jewellery trading-hub in Malaysia. With an increase of 65% in exhibitor booths, MIJF occupy two halls featuring 4,766 sqm in exhibit space while presenting the inception of the ‘Fine Watches Galleria’.
Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC)
Sprawling over 1.7 million square feet with 253,000 sq feet of exhibition space, Putra World Trade Centre is known for its high levels of personal service and a flexible approach to event management, making it popular with event organisers and meeting planners alike.
TABINFO
TABINFO is the meeting platform for all members of the Asian tobacco industry including China, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Thailand, Korea, Japan, Philippines, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.
Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
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