MICE in Malaysia
2nd
Most Peaceful Country in Southeast Asia
28th
Safest and Most Peaceful in the World
------------------------------------------------- Global Peace Index 2015
Safety, Stability and Security
With a growing reputation as one of the most preferred business destinations in Southeast Asia, Malaysia is becoming the preferred choice for investors with its proactive government initiatives, a secure and stable political situation and growing strength of the local economy. Strategically located in the heart of Asia, Malaysia offers the perfect backdrop for a successful event coupled by the country’s cost effective standards of living and excellent transport infrastructure and network.
Successful MICE Events Begin with the Right Venue
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Malaysia’s MICE venues ranging from convention centres, exhibitions halls, meeting rooms unique off-site venues are purpose-built, feature state of the art facilities that offer excellent support services and comforting conveniences. All of these venue settings are built for one’s convenience and comfort as the convention centres, exhibition halls and meeting rooms are fully supported by state of the art audio visual equipment, presentation aids and high speed internet connectivity. Malaysia also offers a diverse selection of accommodation from luxurious five-star hotels to unique boutique hotels or fully equipped services apartments or budget accommodations. Whatever MICE events you are planning, Malaysia is ready to host it.
3rd
Best Emerging Market in the World for 2014
------------------------ Bloomberg, 2014
Best Priced First Class Hotel in the World
--------------------- TripAdvisor’s TripIndex Room Service, 2014
Strategic Location
For starters, Malaysia has an edge compared to other countries as it is strategically located between two economic giants - China and India. To add to its advantage, the country is geographically stamped right in the middle of the Asia Pacific where more than 60% of the world population resides. As a founding member of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations), an alliance which is formed to promote economic and political cooperation by fostering dialogue among its members which consisted of ten countries in Southeast Asia, Malaysia is increasingly becoming the destination of choice for foreign delegates who plan to hold their MICE events.
Easy Accessibility
Internationally connected, locally accessible, Malaysia can be accessed through air, land or sea. Malaysia’s main international airport, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) currently boasted more than 60 national and international airlines that can access to over 100 destinations worldwide. In addition, KLIA2 provides a budget alternative for International and domestic travellers and able to cater up to 45 million passengers a year. Travelling by sea is a breeze as there are several entry ports to Malaysia such as Penang, Pahang (Kuantan), Selangor (Port Klang), Johor and Malaysia Borneo (Kuching and Kota Kinabalu) as well as coastal ferries, which take vehicles and passengers between the mainland and islands. It is also convenient to travel into Malaysia from Singapore or Thailand by road and rail transportations.
MALAYSIA MICE
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2nd
World’s Best Airports Serving 40-50 Million Passengers Annualy
5th
World Best Low Coast Airport
---------------------------------------------------------- Skytrax Awards, 2015
4th in Logistics
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- 2016 Agility Emerging Markets Logistics Index