MIFF2006 was flourishing business furniture show　（bilingual version）

MIFF2006 is event marks the 12th anniversary of the MIFF series of exhibitions with the official opening ceremony to be officiated by the honourable YAB Dato' Sri Najib Tun Abdul Razak, the Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia at the Pan Pacific Ballroom 7 March at 3 p.m.
A new milestone in the expansion of MIFF begins that day. "For over a decade, we have traditionally showcased Malaysian and International furniture at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC). Now covering 70,000 square metres, MIFF has expanded to include the impressive new Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre(KLCC) which supplements PWTC as a strategic venue," said Dato' Tan Chin Huat, MIFF Chairman and Managing Director.

This year, there is a total of 440 exhibitors from 1 7 countries and regions spread over 11 halls, in the PWTC, and 5 halls in KLCC, respectively. "We are expecting a 5 to 6 percent increase in the number of international buyers compared to the 6899 visitors from 128 countries last year," said Dato' Tan. This 5 day fair is a substantial contributor to the MICE industry of the nation. Attracting an increasing number of visitors each year, it creates an economic spin-oft of RM25 million for many related industries, coupled with generating more than USD 550 million in export sales. MIFF plays an important role in facilitating the tourism industry and promoting Malaysia as well. As such, many MIFF visitors return to Malaysia as tourists or to meet their business partners."

At present MIFF is the biggest furniture show in the region and has attracted, over the years, international visitors from more than 120 countries. With the new expansion, the numbers are expected to surpass previous years. With more than 400 exhibitors from Malaysia and from 12 other countries, MIFF holds an exclusive place among the leading 10 global furniture exhibitions in the world.

"As part of our commitment to be an effective service provider to all our guests and international visitors," added Dato' Tan, "a new service has been included for MIFF 2006. With the new venue at KLCC, there will be a non-stop shuttle service which will run between KLCC and PWTC. As a premier regional exhibition, we strongly believe in excellent customer service, thus we have the responsibility to accommodate the needs of international exhibitors and visitors to ensure that Malaysia upholds its name as a destination of excellence".