KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30: Malaysia’s ambition to become a key player in the global automotive supply chain gained momentum as MIAPEX 2025 and AICOVE 2025 concluded with record participation from international exhibitors and buyers. The events underscored Malaysia’s rising competitiveness in automotive exports and its expanding role in ASEAN’s economic landscape.
The double expo was successfully concluded after three dynamic days of exhibitions, business networking, and international collaboration from 24 to 26 October 2025 at the Selangor Mines International Exhibition & Convention Centre.
Success for the Industry
Now in its 5th edition, MIAPEX 2025 once again reaffirmed its position as one of the region’s most influential automotive and parts exhibitions. Running concurrently with AICOVE 2025, the event drew tremendous response from industry players, showcasing innovations across the entire automotive and commercial vehicle value chain.
The expos featured over 350 booths representing exhibitors from Malaysia, Japan, China, India, Taiwan, Singapore, and Germany, highlighting products ranging from automotive components , trucks , car accessories to heavy vehicle parts, workshop tools, and advanced automotive and e-mobility technologies.
Trade visitors and buyers attended from across the globe including the Middle East, USA, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia, reinforcing Malaysia’s position as a fast-growing automotive hub in the ASEAN region.
Supported by Key Industry Associations
The strong participation of Malaysia’s leading automotive associations added significant value to the event. Among the supporting partners were:
- Malaysia Trucking Federation (MTF)
- Selangor and Kuala Lumpur Trucking Association ( Seklta )
- The Selangor and Federal Territory Engineering and Motor Parts Traders Association (EMPTA)
- Federal Territory & Selangor Automobil Repairers’ Association (FTSARA)
- Federation of Automobile Workshop Owners’ Association of Malaysia (FAWOAM)
- Selangor and Federal Territory Tyre Dealers and Retreaders’ Association (STDRA)
- Malaysia Automotive Recyclers Association (MAARA)
- Malaysia Commercial Vehicle Traders Association (MCVTA)
- Malaysia Used Autoparts Traders’ & Recyclers’ Association (MUVATA)
- Persatuan Usahawan Automotif Prosper Malaysia
The event was endorsed by MATRADE and supported by MyCEB Malaysia, reflecting strong government recognition of MIAPEX and AICOVE’s role in promoting Malaysia’s automotive trade and exports.
Highlights and Key Takeaways
Throughout the three-day event, participants experienced a range of activities including business networking sessions, product demonstrations, technical forums, and a special townhall dialogue with JPJ and APAD, which attracted strong interest from industry stakeholders seeking clarity on Malaysia’s latest transportation policies.
Organizing Chairperson Jet Ong expressed his appreciation for the overwhelming support:
“The success of MIAPEX and AICOVE 2025 reflects the unity and strength of Malaysia’s automotive industry. We are proud to have created a platform where ideas, trade, and innovation come together, driving our local champions toward global recognition.”
He added that the events’ objective to open doors to untapped market segments and foster regional partnerships that redefine industry benchmarks, was fully achieved through strong local and international participation.
Driving Forward
As MIAPEX and AICOVE continue to grow, the organizing committee aims to further strengthen Malaysia’s role as an ASEAN automotive trade hub by expanding international collaborations and creating more impactful industry engagement opportunities in the years to come.
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