Malaysia Exhibition & Event Calendar: Every Regular Event Worth Knowing

If you exhibit in Malaysia, you already know the feeling: something comes up in the next few months, someone from your team asks "are there any upcoming events we should be at?", and you end up piecing together an answer from five different websites, a few WhatsApp groups, and a half-remembered conversation from last year's show.

This page exists to fix that. It is a running reference of the regular exhibitions, trade fairs, consumer expos, and industry events held in Malaysia every year — from the flagship international shows at KLCC and MITEC down to the hotel ballroom expos, state-level roadshows, and specialist niche events that most people only hear about through industry contacts.

The events below recur annually or more frequently. Dates shift slightly year to year, so treat the months as the reliable signal and always verify exact dates with the official organiser before confirming your participation.

How to Use This Page

The events are grouped by category — trade and B2B, consumer and lifestyle, property, travel, food and hospitality, technology, and specialist sectors — then by typical month of year. Use the category you exhibit in as your starting point, then look across categories for cross-sector opportunities that match your audience.

At the end of each category, there is a note on smaller and regional events — the hotel ballroom shows, mall-based expos, and state-level fairs that do not always make the national press but consistently produce good exhibitor results.

Trade, B2B, and Industry Events

These are the anchor events for Malaysian B2B exhibitors. Most recur on the same annual or biennial cycle and attract buyers, distributors, trade media, and industry professionals.

MIHAS — Malaysia International Halal Showcase

When: September | Venue: MITEC, Kuala Lumpur | Scale: International flagship

MIHAS is the world's largest halal trade exhibition, organised by MATRADE and the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry. Over 1,000 exhibitors from more than 60 countries across food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, logistics, and services. Buyer registration draws international procurement delegates specifically to source from Malaysian and ASEAN suppliers. If your product or service can reach the halal market, this is the single most efficient show to be at in Southeast Asia.

MIFF — Malaysia International Furniture Fair

When: March | Venue: Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) | Scale: International

MIFF is Southeast Asia's largest furniture trade exhibition, running since 1995. Around 500 exhibitors, 20,000+ trade visitors from over 100 countries. A buy-and-sell show where orders are placed on the floor — not just networking. Strong for furniture, home decor, interior design, and any supplier to the furniture manufacturing sector.

ARCHIDEX — International Architecture, Interior Design & Building Exhibition

When: July–August | Venue: MITEC, Kuala Lumpur | Scale: International

Now in its 25th edition, ARCHIDEX is Malaysia's flagship architecture and interior design trade event, held as part of the Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival (KLAF). Around 900 exhibitors, 34,000 visitors. Strong for building materials, interior fit-out, furniture, lighting, surfaces, and design services. It co-locates with FENESTEX (windows, doors, glass facades) and AREC (real estate conference).

METALTECH & AUTOMEX

When: May | Venue: MITEC, Kuala Lumpur | Scale: Regional B2B

Malaysia's leading manufacturing and machine tool exhibition. Around 1,000+ exhibitors, 23,000 visitors. Covers machine tools, metalworking, automation, robotics, and industrial technology. The primary annual event for the Malaysian manufacturing sector and its regional supply chain.

IPMEX — International Printing, Packaging & Sign Exhibition Malaysia

When: August | Venue: MITEC, Kuala Lumpur | Scale: Regional

The key annual event for Malaysia's printing, packaging, signage, and display industry. Covers print technology, substrates, packaging materials, wide-format display, and digital signage. Relevant for suppliers and buyers across the full print-to-display supply chain.

International Construction Week (ICW) & BuildXpo Malaysia

When: October–November | Venue: MITEC, Kuala Lumpur | Scale: Regional

Malaysia's anchor construction industry event, featuring around 500 exhibitors across building materials, construction technology, sustainable design, and infrastructure. Typically held in October or November; a Borneo edition runs separately, usually in Sabah.

MIMF — Malaysia International Machinery Fair

When: July | Venue: MITEC, Kuala Lumpur | Scale: Regional B2B

Now in its 37th edition, the MIMF is the longest-running machinery exhibition in Malaysia. General industrial machinery, manufacturing equipment, engineering solutions. Primarily B2B and trade-facing.

MANUFACTURING AND TRADE EXPOSITION Malaysia

When: August | Venue: MITEC, Kuala Lumpur | Scale: Regional

A broad-based manufacturing and trade event covering industrial equipment, automation, supply chain solutions, and export-focused business services. Held alongside other industrial events during MITEC's August cluster.

SME VENTURE

When: October | Venue: MITEC, Kuala Lumpur | Scale: National

Organised by SME Corp. Malaysia. Brings together Malaysian SMEs, government agencies, financial institutions, and B2B service providers. Strong for domestic market access and government procurement. Most useful for SME-facing products and services.

Franchise International Malaysia

When: May | Venue: Various (typically Kuala Lumpur) | Scale: Regional

One of Asia's largest franchise exhibitions. Covers food and beverage, retail, education, services, and business opportunity franchises. Attracts entrepreneurs, investors, and expansion-stage brands.

Consumer, Lifestyle, and Retail Events

PC Fair / PIKOM PC Fair

When: Multiple times per year (typically March, June–July, December) | Venue: Various (KLCC, MITEC, regional malls) | Scale: National consumer

Malaysia's best-known consumer technology fair. Organised by PIKOM (the national ICT trade association), PC Fair runs multiple editions per year in Kuala Lumpur and periodically in Penang, Johor Bahru, and other cities. Covers computers, peripherals, smartphones, gadgets, and IT accessories. Very high footfall — consumer events attract queues from opening time. Strong for electronics brands, accessories, and IT service providers.

KLPJ Wedding Fair

When: January and May–June (two editions per year) | Venue: Mid Valley Exhibition Centre (MVEC), Kuala Lumpur; also Johor Bahru | Scale: National consumer

KLPJ Wedding Fair has been running since 2008 and is Malaysia's largest bridal fair, regularly featuring 200+ exhibitors across wedding venues, photography, videography, bridal gowns, catering, and honeymoon travel. Held twice yearly in Kuala Lumpur and periodically in Johor. The January edition targets early-year planners; the May edition targets couples marrying in the second half of the year. Strong for any service or product targeting engaged couples and high-income family buyers.

HOMEDEC

When: April–May | Venue: MITEC, Kuala Lumpur | Scale: Consumer

Malaysia's largest home decor and renovation fair. Around 900 exhibitors, 40,000 visitors. Covers furniture, interior design, flooring, lighting, kitchen and bathroom, curtains, smart home technology, and renovation services. Strong consumer footfall from homeowners and property buyers in the planning stage.

International Beauty Expo (IBE) / International Wellness Expo (IWE)

When: April–June | Venue: KLCC Convention Centre | Scale: Consumer/Trade hybrid

Malaysia's leading beauty and wellness consumer expo. Covers beauty products, cosmetics, skincare, health supplements, nutraceuticals, and fitness technology. Both consumer purchase and trade B2B components.

ASEAN Shop

When: September | Venue: MITEC, Kuala Lumpur | Scale: Regional

A regional retail and consumer goods trade show. Covers fast-moving consumer goods, retail technology, packaging, and brand services. Mix of trade buyers and consumer visitors.

Asia Fashion Show

When: September | Venue: MITEC, Kuala Lumpur | Scale: Regional

Regional fashion industry event covering apparel, textiles, accessories, and retail fashion. Strong for brands, manufacturers, and suppliers across the fashion supply chain.

Malaysia Gifts Fair

When: June–July | Venue: Kuala Lumpur | Scale: Trade

Annual gifts, premiums, and promotional products trade fair. Strong for corporate gifts, branding merchandise, promotional item suppliers, and premium product manufacturers.

Property and Real Estate Events

MAPEX — Malaysia Property Expo

When: Multiple editions throughout the year (typically April–May as the main national edition; state editions run from January through November) | Venue: Mid Valley Exhibition Centre (MVEC) for the national edition; shopping malls and convention centres for state editions | Scale: National consumer

MAPEX is the national property fair organised by REHDA (Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association Malaysia). In 2026 alone, MAPEX scheduled 10 exhibitions across Peninsular Malaysia. The national edition at MVEC draws 200+ developers and records thousands of property transactions over the weekend. State editions run at venues including Pavilion Bukit Jalil, 1 Utama, Ipoh Parade, Palm Mall Seremban, AEON Bandaraya Melaka, and shopping mall atriums across every state.

For display and exhibition booth suppliers, this is the event that generates the highest single volume of repeat booth inquiries from property developers, particularly for counter stands, branded backdrops, and multi-section display systems.

StarProperty Fair

When: June and November | Venue: Various (Klang Valley, Johor, Penang) | Scale: Consumer

The Star Media Group's property fair, running multiple editions per year across different regions. Primarily consumer-facing, targeting active home buyers and investors.

Travel and Tourism Events

MATTA Fair — National Edition

When: March–April and September (two main editions) | Venue: MITEC, Kuala Lumpur | Scale: National consumer flagship

MATTA Fair is Malaysia's largest consumer travel exhibition, organised by the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents. The national KL edition draws 100,000+ visitors over three days and is the highest-footfall consumer event on the Malaysian exhibition calendar. Airlines, tourism boards, hotels, resorts, cruise lines, and travel agencies exhibit with exclusive show-only deals. Attendance is effectively mandatory for any brand in the travel sector.

MATTA Fair — State Editions

When: Throughout the year (March through November across all states) | Venue: Various — Ipoh Convention Centre, Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), Penang Waterfront Convention Centre, Austin International Convention Centre Johor, Palm Mall Seremban, East Coast Mall Kuantan, SICC Kota Kinabalu | Scale: State-level consumer

MATTA runs a full national state circuit every year across every region of Malaysia. In 2026, the calendar covers Perak (twice), Sarawak (twice), Johor (three editions), Melaka (twice), Negeri Sembilan (twice), Sabah (twice), Penang, Kelantan, Pahang, Kedah, and Terengganu. For travel brands, the state circuit reaches audiences in secondary cities that the KL national fair does not. For exhibition booth suppliers, the state editions represent a sustained flow of smaller exhibitors — travel agents, local hotels, and regional tourism boards — that need portable, reusable displays year-round.

MATTA Muslim Friendly Travel Fair

When: July | Venue: World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (PWTC) | Scale: National consumer

A dedicated halal and Muslim-friendly travel show, newly established on the MATTA circuit. Covers halal-certified accommodation, tour packages, destination marketing, and Muslim travel services.

Food, Hospitality, and F&B Events

Food and Drinks Malaysia by SIAL

When: July | Venue: MITEC, Kuala Lumpur | Scale: International trade

Malaysia's flagship food and beverage trade exhibition, a SIAL-licensed event (SIAL is the world's leading food trade show network). Around 360 exhibitors, 18,500 visitors. Covers packaged food, beverages, specialty ingredients, food technology, and halal-certified products. Strong sourcing event for F&B buyers and importers across Southeast Asia.

Chocolate Show Malaysia

When: July (co-located with Food and Drinks Malaysia) | Venue: MITEC, Kuala Lumpur | Scale: Consumer and trade

A specialist chocolate and confectionery show, co-located with the food and drinks trade event. Consumer-facing component with strong attendance from food enthusiasts, specialty retailers, and artisan producers.

FHM — Food, Hotel Malaysia

When: September (biennial) | Venue: KLCC Convention Centre | Scale: International trade

One of Asia's key food service, hotel supplies, and hospitality trade events, held every two years. Covers kitchen equipment, hotel supplies, catering, food service technology, and hospitality design. Strong for any product or service going into the hotel, restaurant, and catering supply chain.

Technology, Innovation, and Digital Events

AI Malaysia Expo

When: August | Venue: MITEC, Kuala Lumpur | Scale: Regional

A relatively new but fast-growing event covering artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, and digital transformation. Mix of trade exhibitors, conference sessions, and demo showcases. Relevant for technology companies, consultancies, and enterprise software providers.

E-Mobility Asia

When: August | Venue: MITEC, Kuala Lumpur | Scale: Regional

Annual electric vehicle, sustainable mobility, and automotive technology event. Covers EVs, charging infrastructure, clean energy, and automotive components. Co-located with the Global Automotive and Technology Expo (GATE).

Sustainability Environment Asia (SEA) Expo

When: August | Venue: MITEC, Kuala Lumpur | Scale: Regional

Annual sustainability and clean technology trade event. Covers renewable energy, green building, environmental technology, waste management, and ESG solutions.

CTOS SME Biz Day

When: June–September (multi-city roadshow) | Venue: Hotel convention centres — Petaling Jaya, Setia SPICE Convention Centre Penang, Sheraton Kuching | Scale: SME national roadshow

CTOS's annual SME-focused business event, structured as a roadshow across multiple cities. Covers business financing, digital transformation, scaling strategy, and growth. Convention-centre scale in tier-one cities, hotel ballroom scale in secondary markets. Strong for SME-facing financial, technology, and business services.

Agriculture, Science, and Specialist Sectors

Agri Malaysia

When: September | Venue: MITEC, Kuala Lumpur | Scale: Regional B2B

Malaysia's International Agriculture Technology Exhibition. Covers agri-tech, precision farming, livestock, aquaculture, fertilisers, and agricultural equipment. Strong for rural and agri-business exhibitors.

IRGCE — International Rubber Glove Conference and Exhibition

When: September | Venue: KLCC Convention Centre | Scale: International niche

The global rubber glove industry's premier trade event, held in Malaysia as the world's largest rubber glove manufacturing nation. Highly specialised but extremely well-attended by international buyers and industry professionals.

Malaysia International Jewellery Fair (MIJF)

When: June–July | Venue: KLCC Convention Centre | Scale: International trade

Malaysia's largest jewellery trade event, with a spring edition (June–July) and sometimes a second edition later in the year. Covers fine jewellery, gemstones, watches, and luxury accessories. International buyers and trade professionals.

Regional and State-Level Events

Not every valuable exhibition in Malaysia happens at KLCC or MITEC. A substantial calendar of events runs throughout the year at state-level convention centres, hotel ballrooms, and shopping mall atriums — and these often represent better value-for-investment for exhibitors targeting specific regions.

Key regional venues to watch:

• Penang Waterfront Convention Centre (PWCC) — active calendar covering MATTA, business events, and consumer fairs
• Setia SPICE Convention Centre, Penang — growing events hub for Northern Malaysia
• Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) — Sarawak's anchor events venue, runs MATTA and Borneo Expo
• Sabah International Convention Centre (SICC), Kota Kinabalu — Sabah SME Fest, Kota Kinabalu International Book Fair, Sabah Agro Expo, Sabah International Beauty Expo, and the full MATTA Sabah schedule
• Ipoh Convention Centre (ICC) — MATTA Perak (twice yearly), business and property events
• Austin International Convention Centre (AICC), Johor Bahru — MATTA Johor and consumer expos
• Palm Mall Seremban — MAPEX Negeri Sembilan and MATTA Negeri Sembilan circuit stop
• East Coast Mall, Kuantan — Pahang events including MAPEX and MATTA
• MAEPS Serdang — Malaysia's agricultural exhibition ground; Pakar Pertanian Expo and agricultural events
• Mid Valley Southkey, Johor — KLPJ Wedding Fair Johor edition, consumer and lifestyle events

Hotel Ballroom and Mall Atrium Events

These are the most overlooked category on the Malaysian exhibition calendar. They are small by floor size but consistent in attendance and well-suited for exhibitors who need maximum geographic coverage with a compact, portable display.

Wedding and lifestyle fairs run through hotel grand ballrooms at Marriott, Hilton, Sheraton, and Hyatt properties throughout the year — particularly in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru, and Kota Kinabalu. These are mostly privately organised by event companies rather than associations, and are typically announced three to six weeks before they happen. Follow local event aggregators like Expolah, Ticket2U, and Eventbrite Malaysia to catch these early.

Mall atrium expos — pop-up brand showcases, property fairs, consumer health expos, and seasonal product fairs — are a near-weekly occurrence at major shopping centres including Mid Valley, Pavilion, 1 Utama, Sunway Pyramid, IOI City Mall, Aeon Mall, and their regional equivalents. These are low-cost, high-footfall opportunities particularly well-suited to direct consumer brands, new product launches, and service demonstrations.

State-level government and association events — organised by state economic development corporations, REHDA state chapters, MATRADE regional offices, and SME Corp. — run through hotel and convention facilities throughout the year. They are rarely heavily promoted nationally but often receive direct exhibitor invitations through trade associations, government agency networks, and chambers of commerce.

Event Reference at a Glance

Month	Major Events
January	KLPJ Wedding Fair (KL, January edition)
March	MIFF (Furniture), MATTA Fair Perak (Ipoh), MATTA Fair Sarawak
April	MATTA National Fair KL (MITEC), MATTA Fair Johor, Melaka, Sabah, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Kelantan; MAPEX national edition (MVEC)
May	METALTECH & AUTOMEX, Homedec, Franchise International Malaysia, KLPJ Wedding Fair (KL, May edition), ICW Borneo (Sabah)
June	MIJF (Jewellery), IWE/IBE (Wellness & Beauty, KLCC), Malaysia Gifts Fair, MATTA Pahang
July	MIHAS (Halal), MIMF (Machinery), Food & Drinks Malaysia by SIAL, Chocolate Show, ARCHIDEX, MATTA Muslim Friendly Travel Fair
August	IPMEX (Print/Sign), AI Malaysia Expo, E-Mobility Asia, GATE, SEA Expo, Manufacturing Expo, MATTA Johor, Melaka, Sarawak
September	MATTA National Fair KL (September edition), Agri Malaysia, ASEAN Shop, Asia Fashion Show, COSH, IRGCE (Rubber Glove), MATTA Sabah, Negeri Sembilan
October	ICW & BuildXpo Malaysia, SME Venture, Oud & Wood Artisan Expo
November	GLASSTECH Asia, ICW (November edition), MATTA Terengganu, MAPEX state editions
December	PC Fair (December consumer edition), Sabah International Beauty Expo
Year-round	MAPEX state editions, MATTA state circuit, hotel and mall expos, PC Fair regional editions

A Note on Booth Logistics

Most events on this calendar follow the same exhibitor setup pattern: an allocated lot size (typically 3x3m or 3x6m at trade shows, smaller at mall and hotel events), a setup window the day before or early morning of the first day, and shared or dedicated power. For details on how setup day actually works at the major venues, read the companion guide: How to Set Up a Trade Show Booth in Malaysia.

If you are planning your first exhibition, the Exhibition Booth Checklist for Malaysian SMEs covers everything from print production lead times to setup day packing lists.

Dates and venues are subject to change each year. Always verify with the official event organiser before confirming participation. This page is updated regularly. For display and exhibition booth solutions for any of the events above, browse the full HelloDisplay range at hellodisplay.shop.