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Malaysia’s largest car show returns in May after three-year hiatus

Themed ‘Mobility Redefined’, latest edition to have new features, such as on EVs

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 25 Jan 2023 3:21PM

Malaysia’s largest car show returns in May after three-year hiatus
This year’s Malaysia Autoshow returns this year after a three-year hiatus, with the last edition held in 2019 having seen the participation of 32 original equipment manufacturers and 170 exhibitors from seven countries. – Malaysia Autoshow Facebook pic, January 25, 2023

KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysia Autoshow is set for a return from May 4 to 7 this year at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) after a three-year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The show is curated to maximise the potential for both industry players and consumers alike, by developing market awareness on future mobility products and services to spur a more technology-conscious consumer market.

Malaysia Automotive, Robotics, and IoT Institute (MARii) chairman Datuk Phang Ah Tong said this year’s auto show is a testament to the growing variety of options available to consumers and a catalyst for the advancement of electric vehicle (EV) development in Malaysia.

“This aligns with the government’s efforts to support and facilitate the local and international industry players in the development of EV in Malaysia’s automotive scene,” he said.

With this year’s theme being ‘Mobility Redefined,’ the event will have new features such as the Malaysia Bike Show, Malaysia EV Show, and Charged.

“The Malaysia Bike Show will showcase the breadth of the two-wheeler lifestyle from sports bikes to trail dirt bikes. 

“Meanwhile, the Malaysia EV Show and Charged will focus on the various types of electric vehicles, vehicle-charging technology; as well as accessories, parts, and digital applications that make up the EV ecosystem,” Phang added.

He also said that the show is one of MARii’s flagship programmes for direct interaction with the general public to serve not only as an event to showcase next-generation vehicles, but also a platform to educate and develop awareness in vehicle safety, environmental protection, and market expansion of local technology and engineering.

Meanwhile, the 2023 edition expects visitors to test the latest vehicles at a 3-km-long test route, learn about vehicle technology features, and participate in immersive mobility-related indoor and outdoor activities in the 30,000-sq-m exhibition space at the MAEPS showgrounds.

Phang also said industry experts and businesses will benefit from various industry talks, exhibitions, and sharing sessions held throughout the four-day event.

The auto show’s 2019 edition held at MAEPS saw the participation of 32 original equipment manufacturers and 170 exhibitors from seven countries. – Bernama, January 25, 2023

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