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Automechanika Kuala Lumpur Defers to 2022
With Covid-19 cases still being recorded in Ma- laysia, the organisers of Automechanika Kuala Lumpur have deferred the upcoming edition of the show initially planned for March 2021.
The move to reschedule the fair to 15th to 17th March 2022 comes as a result of travel restrictions hampering both do- mestic and international attendance. Exhibitors, partners and supporting associations have backed the decision, and they look forward to the fair’s mixture of exhibition and events that promote recovery in the automotive industry.
Over the years, Automechanika Kuala Lumpur has gath- ered a broad international audience that leverages the plat- form to explore the opportunities in ASEAN’s automotive market. The last edition of the show, held in 2019, hosted 16 exhibiting and 58 visiting countries and regions world- wide.
However, prevailing travel restrictions into the country and local prevention measures, set out by the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO), have limited the geo- graphical mobility into and around Malaysia. With large numbers of Covid-19 cases still being reported domesti- cally, the uncertainty of these restrictions being lifted before March 2021 is at the forefront of the organiser’s decision to postpone the show.
Fiona Chiew, Deputy General Manager, Messe Frankfurt (HK), further explains: “The wellbeing and safety of our stakeholders at Automechanika Kuala Lumpur is a top pri- ority for us. After closely monitoring the developments of COVID-19 in Malaysia and to support prevention protocols curbing the spread of the virus, deferring the show to 2022 players in the market, as well as safeguard public health.”
The move to protect the automotive industry, as well as growing the trade and industry sector - which is recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic was illustrated by the recent signing of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partner- of light in the automotive supply chain and the economy. Experts believe that this is a pivotal move to promote trade and industry recovery in the region stemming from the pan- demic.
This alliance will foster greater synergy at Automechanika Kuala Lumpur with many key participating countries and regions at the show belonging to the 14 RCEP member na- tions. The fair aims to further amplify these market opportu- nities through its interactive events and activities, which will connect players across ASEAN and wider territories. Stay tuned for details about how Automechanika Kuala Lumpur can expand networks, create channels of communication and transfer knowledge in the regional supply chain.
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