Best Trade Shows in Malaysia

68 tracked shows, ranked by exhibitor count

Malaysia hosts a significant share of Southeast Asia's trade-fair activity, centered on Kuala Lumpur. Electrical and electronics products are its largest export category, and the country is one of the world's leading centers for semiconductor assembly, packaging and testing; palm oil is another major export. Kuala Lumpur's principal venues are MITEC (Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre), the country's largest exhibition centre, and the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC). Flagship events include SEMICON Southeast Asia, a leading regional microelectronics and semiconductor exhibition, held alongside major industrial shows such as Metaltech.

Event Scout currently tracks 68 trade shows in Malaysia with editions in 2026 & 2027. Together they host an estimated 9,392 exhibitors, led by ASIAWATER (an estimated 1,000 exhibitors). Sizeable exhibitor lists are already indexed for 25 of them — Oil and Gas Asia 2026 (503 companies), SEMICON Southeast Asia (486), METALTECH & AUTOMEX (387). Events run across 11 cities including Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Kuching. The tracked calendar opens with Malaysian Oculoplastic Conference 2026 (13–15 Aug 2026).

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Top industries in Malaysia

The industries Malaysia's larger trade shows concentrate in, weighted by exhibitor count.

Food & Beverage11%·4,400
Beauty & Cosmetics7%·3,000
Industrial & Manufacturing7%·2,800
Family & Weddings6%·2,400
Fashion & Apparel6%·2,400
Construction & Building5%·1,900
Healthcare & Medical5%·1,900
Environment & Water5%·1,900

By estimated exhibitor count across Malaysia trade shows with 70+ exhibitors — a single show can span several industries.

Top trade shows in Malaysia

Upcoming trade shows in Malaysia

Event

Date

Location

Exhibitors

PATA Travel Mart 2026Flagship17 Aug 2026Kuching, MY17 Aug 2026Kuching, MY93Estimate
Malt ExpoFlagship18 Aug 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY18 Aug 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY420Estimate
Metal Engineering Expo 2026International18 Aug 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY18 Aug 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY420Estimate
Pack ExpoInternational18 Aug 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY18 Aug 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY420Estimate
Gate Expo 2026International26 Aug 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY26 Aug 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY250Estimate
Oil and Gas Asia 2026Flagship2 Sep 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY2 Sep 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY503Fact
beautyexpoNational29 Sep 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY29 Sep 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY78Fact
Cosmobeauté MalaysiaNational29 Sep 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY29 Sep 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY78Fact
Glasstech AsiaInternational10 Nov 2026MY10 Nov 2026MY250Estimate
Smart Nation ExpoNational17 Nov 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY17 Nov 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY200Estimate
WORLD BUSINESS CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION ON EAR, NOSE, AND THROAT CAREInternational4 Feb 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY4 Feb 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY95Estimate
About EFE, Export Furniture Exhibition ExpositionInternational2 Mar 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY2 Mar 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY83Fact
Malaysia EFE ExpoInternational2 Mar 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY2 Mar 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY83Fact
METALTECH & AUTOMEXInternational5 May 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY5 May 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY387Fact
International Café & Beverage Show (ICBS)International13 May 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY13 May 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY650Estimate
SEMICON Southeast AsiaFlagship25 May 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY25 May 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY486Fact
LabAsiaInternational9 Jun 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY9 Jun 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY193Fact
International Energy WeekInternational6 Jul 2027Kuching, MY6 Jul 2027Kuching, MY111Fact
Chocolate Show 2026National21 Jul 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY21 Jul 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY500Estimate
Food & Drinks Malaysia by SIAL 2026National21 Jul 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY21 Jul 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY500Estimate
Electronics Manufacturing Expo Asia (EMAX) 2026International22 Jul 2027Penang, MY22 Jul 2027Penang, MY192Estimate
Penang Manufacturing ExpoRegional22 Jul 2027Penang, MY22 Jul 2027Penang, MY192Estimate
OTC Asia (26OTCA)International31 Mar 2028Kuala Lumpur, MY31 Mar 2028Kuala Lumpur, MY209Estimate
ASIAWATERInternational4 Apr 2028Kuala Lumpur, MY4 Apr 2028Kuala Lumpur, MY1,000Estimate
MCVE 2026International14 May 2028Seri Kembangan, MY14 May 2028Seri Kembangan, MY52Fact
Malaysian Oculoplastic Conference 2026Small13 Aug 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY13 Aug 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY
Malaysia Autoshow21 Aug 2026Penang, MY21 Aug 2026Penang, MY
Sustainability Environment AsiaInternational26 Aug 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY26 Aug 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY150Estimate
MSCRInternational1 Sep 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY1 Sep 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY
ALE 2026National8 Sep 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY8 Sep 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY38Fact
M360 ASEANSmall9 Sep 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY9 Sep 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY4Estimate
SOFTECAsia 2026International12 Sep 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY12 Sep 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY
Pediatrics 2026International18 Sep 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY18 Sep 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY
Public Health 2026International18 Sep 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY18 Sep 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY
3rd World Congress on Nanomaterials, Composite Science & Structural EngineeringInternational21 Sep 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY21 Sep 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY
Food Science 2026International21 Sep 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY21 Sep 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY
WUWHS 2026International23 Sep 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY23 Sep 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY
CccisInternational25 Sep 2026Melaka, MY25 Sep 2026Melaka, MY
International Conference on Fisheries and Aquaculture 2026International29 Sep 2026Miri, MY29 Sep 2026Miri, MY
CAPA Airline Leader Summit Asia 2026International1 Oct 2026Hokkaido, MY1 Oct 2026Hokkaido, MY
MALAYSIAN FINANCE ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2026 (MFAIC2026)International6 Oct 2026Kuala Nerus, MY6 Oct 2026Kuala Nerus, MY
ISCoS 2026 Annual Scientific MeetingInternational7 Oct 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY7 Oct 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY
Towards Smarter and Sustainable Power SystemsInternational11 Oct 2026Kota Kinabalu, MY11 Oct 2026Kota Kinabalu, MY
INTERNATIONAL MALAYSIA LAW CONFERENCEInternational27 Oct 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY27 Oct 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY
BuildExpo Internatıonal Building and Constructıon Industry ShowcaseInternational28 Oct 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY28 Oct 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY
Gynecology & Obstetrics ConferenceInternational5 Nov 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY5 Nov 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY
Infection Control ConferenceInternational5 Nov 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY5 Nov 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY41Fact
MICED2026International5 Nov 2026Nilai, MY5 Nov 2026Nilai, MY
Microbiology and Immunology ConferenceInternational5 Nov 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY5 Nov 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY41Fact
ICWRegional10 Nov 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY10 Nov 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY
ICNCC 2026-Kuala LumpurInternational10 Dec 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY10 Dec 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY
IPEE 2026-Penang, MalaysiaInternational11 Dec 2026Penang, MY11 Dec 2026Penang, MY
CleanwasInternational19 Dec 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY19 Dec 2026Kuala Lumpur, MY
MIFFFlagship1 Mar 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY1 Mar 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY700Estimate
Argus Fertilizer Asia ConferenceInternational5 Apr 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY5 Apr 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY150Estimate
Argus Clean Ammonia Asia ConferenceInternational7 Apr 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY7 Apr 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY
RCOG World Congress 2027International22 Apr 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY22 Apr 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY
GTI Southeast Asia ExpoInternational23 Apr 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY23 Apr 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY33Estimate
IBE 2026International1 May 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY1 May 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY430Estimate
MRO Southeast AsiaInternational13 May 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY13 May 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY120Estimate
SEMICON Southeast Asia InterestInternational25 May 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY25 May 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY
4th International Conference on Public Health and Nursing (ICPHN 2026)International30 Jul 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY30 Jul 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY
APSIC 2026International2 Aug 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY2 Aug 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY
Food and Hospitality Malaysia (FHM)Small21 Sep 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY21 Sep 2027Kuala Lumpur, MY150Estimate
Genting Sustainbiz 2025International10 Dec 2027Genting Highlands, MY10 Dec 2027Genting Highlands, MY
Isucrs2026International30 Apr 2028Kuala Lumpur, MY30 Apr 2028Kuala Lumpur, MY
IRERSInternational12 May 2028Kuala Lumpur, MY12 May 2028Kuala Lumpur, MY
National Conference 202521 Jan 2030Kuala Lumpur, MY21 Jan 2030Kuala Lumpur, MY

Facta confirmed count from the event's captured exhibitor roster.Estimatea modeled approximation, not a confirmed figure.

Frequently asked questions

How many trade shows are there in Malaysia?

Event Scout currently tracks 68 trade shows in Malaysia, with editions in 2026 & 2027.

When is trade-show season in Malaysia?

By start date, most tracked trade shows in Malaysia run in September and August.

What are the biggest trade fairs in Malaysia in 2028?

By estimated exhibitor count, the biggest trade fairs in Malaysia in 2028 are ASIAWATER (~1,000 exhibitors), MIFF (~700 exhibitors) and International Café & Beverage Show (ICBS) (~650 exhibitors).

How much does it cost to exhibit in Malaysia?

Exhibiting costs are set by each event and depend on stand size, hall location and how you fit out the booth, so there is no single rate in Malaysia. Every show's organiser publishes its own stand pricing, and the events tracked here link through to those official sites.

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