Kuala Lumpur, 21 November 2013 – The Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show 2013 (KLIMS13) entered its 7th day with an entourage visit from the Polis Diraja Malaysia. YDH Dato’ Pahlawan Zulkifli B. Abdullah, Pengarah Jabatan Logistik and the officials from his department were at KLIMS13 to evaluate alternative energy efficicent vehicles for the police force.
KLIMS13 received another group of celebrities who were excited to see the country’s motor show. Aqasha, Sein Ruffedge, Atilia Haron, Amanda Imani and Dynas Mokhtar had a blast at KLIMS13 with visitors rushing up to take photos of the celebrities with the cars on showcase. Sien Ruffedge who is a car enthusiat said that visiting KLIMS13 is like going to a toy store, it was an exciting experience for him. His favorite car at KLIMS13 is the Lexus LFA and the Hyundai Veloster Turbo. Aqasha who is another car enthusiast said that KLIMS13 is very well organized. He commented that he shared Sein’s excitement for KLIMS13 and he felt like a little boy in a toy store. Aqasha’s favorite is the Subaru Impreza. They also commented that they were swooned by the concept cars at KLIMS13 but did not pick them as favorites because the cars are not available for them to drive on the road yet.
The female celebrities were just as excited about KLIMS13. Dynas Mokhtar commented that she is surrounded by people who love cars and being married to a car racer. She added that KLIMS13 is a good show for those who are planning to upgrade their cars, as there are plenty of new car models. She was checking out the new Honda Odyssey as another family car. Atilia Haron commented that she could feel the vibe of car excitement while walking through KLIMS13 exhibition halls. She added that “The exhibitors have also engaged good masters of ceremony such as Patricia Knudsen for Hyundai and Julie Voon for Honda to introduce their cars to the visitors. Volkswagen has the most entertaining booth with the electric guitarist for the Beetle Fender.” Her favorites can be found at the American Classic Cars Showcase. Amanda Imani commented that she felt most excited about seeing the innovative cars of the future and a number of cars that are appealing to woman. Her favorite is the Volkswagen Beetle fitted with the Fender speakers, as she is a big music fan.
Datuk Aishah Ahmad, President of Malaysian Automotive Association who joined the celebrities in their tour of KLIMS13 said “I am glad that the visitors and celebrities found it exciting to visit KLIMS13. The exhibitors have put in tremendous effort to impress the visitors and we hope all who have visited KLIMS13 will bring home a memorable experience.”
Visitors to KLIMS13 were also checking out the latest road warriors. Daihatsu (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has brought in their Grand Max panel Van and transformed it into a Mobile Café Van. On display is the retrofitted “Bubble Tea” van that has been used to showcase the multi-function use of their commerical vehicles. Visitors can see how they fitted workstations, equipment, fans and lights and convert an ordinary van into a business hub on the move. Ng Kok Chin, Branch Manager said that “Daihatsu is at KLIMS13 to create brand awareness for our vans. We are targeting to speak to small and medium size companies owners. We have been recieving inquiries for our vans and have generated good leads from the motor show.”
Tan Chong Industrial Equipment Sdn Bhd, the sole distributor of UD Trucks in Malaysia and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tan Chong Motor Holdings Berhad, is showcasing the Quester, an all new heavy duty truck range by the Japanese truck manufacturer. Constructed on a completely new and modern heavy duty truck platform, the Quester is deisgned to serve a wide range of industries in mining, construction, distribution and long-haul transporation in Asia’s growth markets. Spotting a bright red coat of paint, the All New Quester optimizes fuel-efficiency through its wide range of features and ensures that every mile down the road is cost-efficient and environmentally friendly. It even comes with a real-time Fuel Coach with a display aid that shows the driver how to shift and throttle to get the maximum ouput from the engine.
Another exhibitor at KLIMS13, under the umbrella group Hong Seng Motor Sdn Bhd has band together HSJBC and HSZNA vehicles for showcase. The group is a one-stop visit for any business owners looking to buy vehicles for their business needs. There is an array of commercial vehicles on display, ranging from cargo van, truck, bus, panel and 7-seater MPV. Recognising the crowd pull of KLIMS13, Hong Seng Motor group is at the motor show to create brand awareness for the company. The company is also using KLIMS13 as a platform to conduct market research and guage market demand for their range of vehicles. The exhibitor has brought in the DFSK (DongFeng SK) 7-seater MPV as one of their star exhibit. The company hopes to launch the MPV into Malaysia early next year.
KLIMS13 is held from 15 to 24 November at the Putra World Trade Centre. The country’s largest motor show is organized by the Malaysian Automotive Association and managed by Interexpo (M) Sdn Bhd. Visitors to KLIMS13 will stand a chance to win either a Toyota Prius 1.8L Luxury and a Honda CR-Z. In addition, Maybank customers will get the chance to win a Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L TSI when they visit KLIMS13. The first 50 visitors who purchased the KLIMS13 show guide at each day of the motor show will also get a Touch and Go card with RM10 credit.
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
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 235 members, comprising of 49 Ordinary members who are franchise holders and assemblers, 4 associate members nominated by franchise holders and 182 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.
