MAHA 2008

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Location

MAHA 2008 will be held at Malaysia Agro-Exposition Park, Serdang (MAEPS, Serdang) which is strategically located in the heart of Putrajaya, with easy access to: -

	Kuala Lumpur International Airport (20 minutes)
	Kuala Lumpur (20 minutes)
	Putrajaya (10 minutes)

Introduction

Agriculture is Business

Following the success of MAHA 2006, Malaysia is once again set to host the region's largest exhibition showcasing the latest Technologies and Innovations in the Agriculture, Agro-Based, Horticulture and Agrotourism Industry - Malaysian Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Exhibition 2008 (MAHA 2008). Hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry and organised by Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA), MAHA 2008 is expected to be the biggest event of the year serving the Agro-Based Industry. Being awarded by The Malaysian Book of Records as the Largest Exhibition in Malaysia, MAHA 2008 is undoubtedly the largest industry gathering in the South East Asia region. MAHA 2008 is regarded as a 'must attend' for the industry to be updated with the latest innovations and solutions and to do business. Over 950 local and international exhibitors are expected to showcase their latest solutions to the industry.

In line with the Government's effort to redevelop and reposition the agricultural industry as one of the main engines of growth, this event, aptly theme “Agriculture Is Business”, will serve as the perfect opportunity for interested investors to gather the latest information and meet face to face with industry captains.

This is no doubt your best marketing platform to reach out to key decision makers, investors and buyers in the region. Contact us today at +60 3 7957 3999 to make your booking enquiries or fax us at +60 3 7956 2333. Alternatively, email us at: ken@primabumi.com.my

Objective

	To transform Malaysia as the centre of agricultural development excellence and agricultural based industry. This is to attract both domestic and foreign private investment participation in the agricultural sector of Malaysia.
	To promote the Agriculture industry as a profitable investment that has guaranteed returns in the future to attract investors, entrepreneurs and the younger generations.
	To exhibit the latest innovation and technology available in the international market with the hope that it could be applied in the agricultural sector in Malaysia. With this, the country's agricultural sector can be enhanced to the level which is commercially more viable. Thus, the standard of living and income of the target group could also be increased.
	To provide an opportunity to the Ministries/ Departments/ Government Agencies/ State Governments, local and foreign private companies, entrepreneurs and other target groups to exhibit their products, latest inventions, investment opportunities and services offered.
	A platform of meeting for the seller and the buyer, technology inventor and the agricultural sector service supplier, both locally and internationally.

MAHA 2008

Trade Fair	MAHA 2008 Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Show 2008
Sub-Heading	Agriculture Is Business
Date Of The Event	11th - 23th August, 2008
Hosted By	Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry
Organised By	Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA)
Event Frequency	Biannually
Guest of Honour	YAB Dato’ Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, Prime Minister of Malaysia
Venue	Malaysia Agro-Exposition Park , Serdang (MAEPS) Strategically located in the heart of Putrajaya, with easy access to: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (25 minutes) Kuala Lumpur (20 minutes) Putrajaya (10 minutes)
Opening Hours	10:00 – 19:00 (Open Daily for Trade & Public)
Cost Of Participation	Shell Scheme: RM 3,852.00 per booth @ RM 428.00 / sqm Shell Scheme package:- 2500 mm partition complete with white laminated panel aluminium frame 300 mm fascia board (company name) Needle punch carpeting (9 sqm) 1 no. of reception table 2 nos. of folding chair 2 nos. of 40W fluorescent light 1 no. of 13 Amp/230V power point Bare Space: RM 328.00 / sqm (Minimum take-up space: 18 sqm)
Total Hall Occupancy	660 booths (3m x 3m/booth)
Construction and dismantling periods	Build up: August, 2008 Dismantling: August, 2008
Exhibitors Profile	Agro-Based Products, Beverages, Biotechnology, Cereal Products, Cheese, Chilled and Frozen Food, Colouring Products, Concentrates, Condiments, Convenience Food, Dehydrated Food, Delicatessen Products, Dietic Food, Environmental Friendly Products, Financing Services, Fish, Ornamental Fish, Floral Gifts, Floral, Food Ingredients, Food with Functional Claims, Franchise Development, Fresh Produce, Processed Food, Packaging, Fruits, Fruits Products, Handicraft, Herbal Pharmaceuticals, Information and Communication Technology, Livestocks, Machinery and Equipment, Oil & Oil Products, Patent & Trademark, Processed Food, Prepared Food, Preserved Food, Research and Development, Rice & Rice Products, Soya Products, Spices, Traditional Medicines, Vegetables. This list serves as a guide only. For further information, kindly contact the Event Manager
Visitors Profile	Ministries/ Departments/ Government Agencies, State Governments, Small and Medium Industry Entrepreneur, Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers, Private Companies, Advertising Agencies, Financial Institutions, Research & Development Institutes, Public & Private Institutes, Public & Private Universities, Business Council, Foreign Trade Commissioners, Local & Foreign Chamber of Commerce, International Halal Standard Authority Council, Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MYIPO), Legal Firm, Franchisor, Retail Outlets.
Entrance Fee	To be advised
Figures For The 2006 Event
Exhibitors	586 exhibiting companies from 12 countries
Gross exhibition space	23,000 sqm
Visitors	498,000 trade & public visitors
MAHA 2008
Total Exhibition Space	20 acres (Inclusive of Livestock Display Area)
Estimated Visitors	>500,000 trade & public visitors
Project Management	MAHA 2008 Project Office Prima Bumi Avenue Sdn Bhd C-22-06, 32 Square, 2 Jalan 19/1, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia Tel : +60 (3) 7957 3999 Fax : +60 (3) 7956 2333