KLIMS 2003 is presented to you by MAA
(Malaysian Automotive Association)

Malaysian Automotive Association

The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), formerly known as the Malaysian Motor Traders Association (MMTA), wasestablished in November 1960. The aim of MAA is to support the development and protect the interests 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. There are 227 members, comprising of 34 full members who are franchise holders and assemblers, 5 associate members nominated by franchise holders and 188 subscriber members from various institutions and associations (such as 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.

The co-managers had also managed the last event, KLIMS 2000 at PWTC and sucessfully inked the event at the Malaysian Book of Records as the largest motor show ever organized in Malaysia

KLIMS 2003 is co-managed by Interexpo (M) Sdn Bhd and Trade-Link Management Services Sdn Bhd

Interexpo (M) Sdn Bhd
Interexpo is an established event organiser in Malaysia which comprises some for the most experienced exhibition professionals in the country. The management team has more than 50 years of combined experience in organising events that served niche and dedicated industries. Interexpo is the exclusive representative of CMP Asia (formerly known as Miller Freeman) in Malaysia. CMP Asia is the world's leading trade show organiser with vast experience and resources that builds the success links into your business. The synergy of Interexpo's relationship with CMP Asia will keep you in touch with over 370 trade shows and growing portfolio of digital media products and publications, including 270 magazines.

Interexpo also has affiliations with a network of sales offices worldwide that help it to reach out globally. Interexpo is well equipped to organise and manage events that cater for different vertical industries as well as targeted visitors that are both from the trade and public visitors. Among the shows in Interexpo's portfolio are Franchise International Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur International Motorshow 2000, Automotive Engineering Asia and Beauty Asia.

Trade-Link Management Services Sdn Bhd
Trade-Link Management Services Sdn Bhd is an associate company of Trade-Link Exhibition Services Sdn Bhd, which has been a leader in the Meetings, Incentive, Conventions and Exhibition (M.I.C.E.) industry of Malaysia since 1993. Over the years, Trade-Link has developed a team of dynamic professionals who are capable of organising large scale exhibitions of the highest standards. Flagship Trade-Link exhibitions include the Woodtech Malaysia (WTM), Metaltech Malaysia (MTM) and Foodtech Malaysia (FTM) series of premier trade shows, which has grown in proportions that received both international acknowledgements and accolades.

Besides organising trade shows of international standards, Trade-Link offers its expertise in managing events on behalf of Ministries, associations and agencies such as the Ministry of Trade & Industry Malaysia (MITI), the International Federation of Training & Development Organisation (IFTDO based in Washington DC), Petronas, the Malaysian Retail Association (MRA), the ZNA Koi Fish Club Malaysia and the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA). Events managed by Trade-Link include the Malaysia International Furniture Fair 1995, 30th Directory-General of Civil Aviation Conference 1995, 26th IFTDO World Conference & Exhibition on Training and Development, NGV'96 and the mammoth Kuala Lumpur International Motorshow 2000.