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The Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF)2007
A CONTINUED SUCCESS

The Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) 2007 that took place from 6 - 10
March simultanously at three venues - the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) and the MATRADE Exhibition and Convention Centre (MECC) concluded successfully.

With over 75,000 sqm of exhibition space, M[FF 2007 showcased the product offerings of 472 exhibitors from　17 countries and regions attracting over 19,500 visitors from 135 countries, contributing an economic spinoff of RM 30 million within a span of 5 days. In total, there are 7,266 international visitors, with the largest group coming from Europe (20.9%), followed by ASEAN (17.3%) and the Middle East (11.30%).

At the Prize Presentation Ceremony where winners for the Furniture Excellence and Best Presentation Awards organizesd in collaboration with the the Malaysian Furniture Promotion Council (MFPC) and the Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) respective]y, are announced, Zhaplin Work Sdn Bhd walked away with dual honours. After winning the Gold Award for Best Presentation for Category 3 (booth size under 50 sqm), they went on to bag the prestigious Gold Award for Furniture Excellence.

Product design and booth presentation has always taken centrestage at MIFF. Stressing the importance of having good booth designs, Chief Judge for the Best Presentation Award, Azman Md Noor said," A well designed booth creates a vibrant, Iively and competitive environment and collectively the booths will help promote the furniture fair by generating interest and curiousity from visitors, helping to enhance and heighten appreciation for the products".

The inaugural MIECO　Designers'Choice Award jointly organizesd with MIECO Manufacturing Sdn Bhd with the　objective of nurturing the talents of new and existing designers and stimulating value adding on both ends with regards to raw material and creativity as well as ingenuity in design, also bore witness to product designs that have a sense of functionality yet commercially producible and viable. Lee Chong Seng, winner of the Kitchen Furniture Category with an all expenses paid trip to the Milan International Furniture Fair worth RM15,000 said, "I'm excited about the trip because it gives me the opportunity to see the latest designs and technology. Ｉ'm sure that I will be able to improve my skills following such international exposure".

The successful ending of MIFF 2007 paves the way for MIFF 2008, which will be held from 4 - 8 March 2008 at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) and the MATRADE Exhibition and Convention Centre (MECC), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

※Jointly organised with the MIECO Chipboard Bhd, the award will serve as a platform for potential and current furniture designers to showcase their creativity, ingenuity and innovativeness while encouraging value adding in materials and furniture designs.

• HOME FURNITURE CATEGORY
• 1st Prize: MR. ALBERT OOI BOON KEAT (ASIA FURNITURE)
  2nd Prize: MS. NOR WAHYUNI BINTI AHMAD (DREAM HOUSE CONCEPT)
  3rd Prize: MR. CHIN WAI KIT
• OFFICE FURNITURE CATEGORY
• 1st Prize: MR. PENNY TONG (ARTAK DESIGN SDN BHD)
  2nd Prize: MR. TAN GEK PENG (BRISTOL TECHNOLOGIES)
  3rd Prize : MR. TEH BOON ANN (AN DESIGN CONSULTANT)
  
• KITCHEN FURNITURE CATEGORY
• 1st Prize: MR. LEE CHONG SENG (DREAM HOUSE CONCEPT)
  2nd Prize: MR. TEH BOON ANN (AN DESIGN CONSULTANT)
  3rd Prize: MS. NEOH POH LING (CABINET INDUSTRIES)
  
• STUDENT CATEGORY
• 1st Prize: EN. MUHAMAD FAHMI BIN AHMAD (UITM)
  2nd Prize: MR. ANG KWANG YEAN (MALAYSIAN INSTITUTE OF ART)
  3rd Prize: MR. DESMOND FOO TZE LIK (MALAYSIAN INSTITUTE OF ART)
  
• ＜MIFF Show Statistics＞
• ☆Exhibition size MIFF 2007 ：75,000 sqm
  ☆Number of exhibitors (MIFF 2007) ： Total : 472 (1 7 countries)
  Malaysia : 309
  International : 163
  ☆Number of visitors (MIFF 2007)：Total : 19,518
  International : 7,266 (1 35 countries)
  Malaysia : 8,280
  Invited quests : 3,972

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