- Two Lucky Visitors Drive Home in a Toyota Yaris 1.5G Limited and a Perodua Axia
- KLIMS 2024 Honors Creativity with Best Booth Design Awards, Highlighting Toyota, Stellantis, and PECCA Leather as Top Winners
The Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show 2024 (KLIMS 2024) concluded on a high note at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), attracts 183,221 visitors across seven action-packed days. Showcasing nearly 70 leading automotive and mobility brands, the event explored the theme “Beyond Mobility”, bringing sustainability and electrification to the forefront of innovation.
The mobility showcase featured notable participants such as Toyota, Perodua, Proton, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Mazda, Kia, Great Wall Motor (GWM), MG Motor, XPeng, Modenas, Kawasaki, Aion, Royal Enfield, Harley-Davidson, Peugeot, and Leapmotor, underscoring the show’s global appeal. These exhibitors unveiled an impressive array of concept cars and prototypes, with Toyota presenting innovations like the FT-3e, Land Cruiser SE, Hilux FCEV, and the versatile Kayoibako. Nissan captivated visitors with its futuristic Hyper Tourer, while Honda introduced the sleek Prelude Concept alongside the compact and foldable Honda Motocompacto electric scooter, as well as its groundbreaking eVTOL flying car concept. Representing local ingenuity, Perodua showcased the eMO-II, its EV concept car and the bold Ativa Fuze concept, further highlighting Malaysia’s automotive potential.
Mohd Shamsor Bin Mohd Zain, President of the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), said, “KLIMS 2024 stands as a testament to Malaysia’s expanding influence in the global mobility landscape. From cutting-edge automotive technologies to visionary prototypes, KLIMS 2024 exemplified Malaysia’s commitment to shaping the future of transportation. This milestone reaffirms our position as a key player in the global mobility ecosystem, inspiring collaboration and innovation across industries. We are excited to build on this momentum, driving progress and setting new benchmarks as we navigate the future of mobility.”
He added, “KLIMS 2024 would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors—UMW Toyota Motor Sdn. Bhd. (UMWT), Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd, DRB-HICOM EZ-Drive Sdn Bhd (Avis Malaysia), Elala Sdn Bhd, Charge And Ride Sdn Bhd (EForge Bikes), DM Dasher Sdn Bhd (Dasher Malaysia), Affin Bank Berhad, and Carage Sdn Bhd (The Carage).”
Exhibitors were celebrated for their exceptional creativity and design excellence, with the prestigious Best Booth Design Awards recognising standout winners across multiple categories. In the OEM Category (400 sqm and above), UMW Toyota Motor Sdn. Bhd. claimed 1st place, followed by Proton Holdings Bhd in 2nd place and Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd in 3rd place. Stellantis Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. emerged as the overall winner in the OEM Category (399 sqm and below). In the Non-OEM Category, PECCA Leather Sdn. Bhd. took the top spot, with Wedrink Enterprise Management (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd securing 2nd place and Didi Group rounding out the top three in 3rd place.
The Best Booth Design Awards were evaluated based on criteria including visual appeal with eye-catching graphics and clear brand representation in line with the theme “Beyond Mobility,” efficient space utilisation encouraging visitor interaction, functionality to support product demonstrations and presentations, and interactivity through engaging elements like VR experiences, touch screens, and hands-on displays.
KLIMS 2024 also delighted visitors with exciting prizes, including the grand prize winner Mohd Azzarain Abdul Aziz who drove away in a Toyota Yaris 1.5G Limited, and the first prize winner Leaw Xiu Qi, who took home a Perodua Axia. These prizes, along with the show’s success, were celebrated during the Appreciation High-tea hosted by MAA, where exhibitors were acknowledged for their creativity and innovation.
Richard Teo, Qube Integrated Malaysia, Show Manager of KLIMS 2024, said, “As the show manager of KLIMS 2024, we are proud to have delivered an event that not only highlights the latest in the automotive industry but also positions Malaysia as a hub for innovation and sustainability in mobility. KLIMS 2024 has been a remarkable platform for fostering collaboration, showcasing groundbreaking designs, and inspiring the future of transportation. We are grateful for the overwhelming support from exhibitors, partners, and 183,221 visitors, as we look forward to continuing to raise the bar in future editions of this prestigious event.”
As KLIMS 2024 draws to a close, the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) extends its heartfelt thanks to all media, visitors, exhibitors, and sponsors who made this milestone edition an outstanding success. The journey to reimagine mobility doesn’t end here; the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and sustainability will continue to drive the industry forward as we eagerly anticipate future editions of KLIMS.
