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RM1.4-BILLION RECORD SALES FOR COUNTRY'S PREMIER AUTO SHOWCASE, MALAYSIA AUTOSHOW 2024
Wednesday 29/05/2024
Malaysia Autoshow 2024 has been recognised as Largest International Autoshow by Malaysia Book of Record
SERDANG, May 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Autoshow 2024 has ended its most successful edition yet – with OEMs reporting a total of RM1.4 billion potential sales; 2,620 bookings of vehicles and 13,799 sales leads gathered – marking a significant milestone for the automotive industry. Held at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) from May 21 to May 26, this year's autoshow featured over 200 brands and exhibitors, spanning 50,000 square meters, offering visitors an unparalleled experience.
This year's Malaysia Autoshow attracted 223,876 visitors, a 17% year-on-year increase. The Autoshow surpassed all previous records and set a new benchmark for future automotive events.
The show featured 47 product launches, underscoring the industry's trust in this event as a vital platform for reaching Malaysian and regional consumers. With interactive extended test drive routes and challenging 4x4 offroad track, customer experienced firsthand the performance and features of various auto models. A total of 6,263 test drives and rides were recorded.
Featuring a diverse range of attractions – including concept vehicles, electric and efficient ICE vehicles, autonomous driving demonstrations, modified cars, classic automobiles, campervans, and military vehicles – The Malaysia Autoshow 2024 also hosted the exchange and signing of 15 MoUs, MoAs, among industry players.
A notable highlight was the display of xEV models, which accounted for 50% of the vehicles showcased, aligning with the National Automotive Policy (NAP2020) and the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP2030) that emphasize greener and more efficient technologies.
Throughout the event, several significant forums and summits took place, including the 50th Commemorative Malaysia-China Automotive Summit, the 13th ASIAN Automotive Environmental Forum (AAEF), the MyMAP Grand Prix Award 2024, and a Business Forum and Business Matching event. These gatherings attracted international delegates from countries such as Australia, Belgium, England, Indonesia, Japan, China, and Korea, enriching the understanding of the evolving automotive landscape.
Reflecting on the success of Malaysia Autoshow 2024, Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, remarked, "The impressive turnout and engagement at Malaysia Autoshow 2024 clearly indicate the robust interest and confidence in our automotive industry. As Southeast Asia's recently anointed second-largest auto market, Malaysia has a strong foundation to propel the growth of this sector, particularly in electric vehicles, thanks to our well-established E&E sector.We are committed to supporting this growth to benefit our SMEs and workers in the automotive ecosystem. MITI looks forward to an even more exciting future Autoshow that strongly profiles not just the sector’s steady progress, but also our policy on promoting green mobility to help achieve the nation’s net zero target by 2050."
MARii CEO, Azrul Reza Aziz expressed his gratitude, stating "It was an eventful week and a heart-warming show of support from visitors who swarmed the halls of the Malaysia Autoshow this year. I would like to express my deepest, sincerest gratitude to all sponsors, partners, exhibitors, and most importantly, our visitors for their presence at this year's Autoshow. This support has led us to be recognized by the Malaysia Book of Records as the Largest International Autoshow.’’
We are thrilled to announce that the Malaysia Autoshow will return in 2025, potentially with a different setting and evolved themes as Malaysia takes on the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025,
For more information about the Malaysia Autoshow 2025 and to stay updated on the latest news, please visit www.autoshow.my.
About the Malaysia Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii)
Malaysia Automotive, Robotics & IoT Institute (MARii), is an agency under the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI). Serving as the focal point, coordination centre and think tank for the nation’s automotive industry, it functions to enhance technology, human capital, supply chain, market outreach and aftersales capabilities of all automotive stakeholders and ecosystems.
MARii serves to spur the development of smart systems through the implementation of digital technologies with a special focus on big data analytics and artificial intelligence, including automotive and connected mobility ecosystem.
To find out more about MARii, please visit us at www.marii.my.
SOURCE: Malaysia Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii)
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Nurul Ainaa Mazlan
MARii Corporate Communications
Tel: +6010 239 6969
Name: Irzal Kamal
Media Coordinator, Malaysia Autoshow 2024
Tel: +6012 234 2390
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