KUALA LUMPUR: After a six-year hiatus, the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) is set for a highly anticipated return and dazzling display at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) here from Dec 5 to 11.
Organised by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), the seven-day show will feature 70 exhibitors, nine new car launches and the display of eight concept car.
Its theme of "Beyond Mobility" highlights the key trends shaping the future of the automotive industry through sustainability, electrification and autonomous driving.
Among the participating brands are Perodua, Proton, Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Mazda, Kia, Great Wall Motor, Morris Garages, XPeng, Modenas, Kawasaki and Aion.
Participating automotive-related service and product providers include GoInsurans, Allianz Malaysia, KINETA, Llumar, PECMAN, Perma Glass, TOMCARE and V-Kool.
The MITEC exhibition halls, covering nearly 30,000sq m over two levels, offer an expansive platform for automotive enthusiasts to experience innovation and engagement at every turn.
Aside from displays, there will also be lucky draw prizes worth up to RM250,000 for visitors including a grand prize of a Toyota Yaris 1.5G Limited in Platinum White Pearl with a 2-tone colour scheme worth (RM105,000) and first prize of a Perodua Axia in striking Lava Red (RM44,000).
Other prizes up for grabs are:
> 2nd prize: AVIS – 2 x exciting opportunity to enjoy 10 days with the smart #1 worth RM7,500 each
> 3rd prize: Lite Elala – 4 x Electric rideable scooter-luggage worth RM3,300 each
> 4th prize: Eforge – 1 x Hiley Maxspeed X8 from Hiley Malaysia worth RM2,299 each
> 10 x exclusive mystery gifts by Ferrari worth RM1,000 each
> 20 x dashcams by 70mai worth RM509 each
> 1,000 x special goodie bags by The Carage
> 100 x special edition KLIMS 2024 TnG cards for KLIMS social media photography contest
MAA president Mohd Shamsor Mohd Zain said the 10th edition KLIMS serves as a crucial platform for the automotive industry to showcase its latest advancements, providing insight into transformative trends such as electric vehicles (EVs) and eco-friendly mobility solutions.
"With the Malaysian government’s ongoing commitment to sustainable and innovative mobility solutions, including incentives for EV adoption and policies supporting green technology, we see an exciting trajectory for our automotive sector," he said in a press conference today.
He also said KLIMS 2024 is expected to draw some 250,000 visitors. Previously, the "M" in KLIMS stood for "Motor" but is now changed to "Mobility" as part of a rebranding exercise.
Shamsor (centre) with his committee after the press conference.
In partnership with R&D F1 Simulation as the official licensor and die-cast cars provider for KLIMS 2024, attendees can enjoy a special display of four iconic Ferrari F1 cars.
Visitors can get to view the evolution from Schumacher's legendary era to Charles Leclerc's modern speed machines, and have the chance to purchase exclusive miniature Ferrari die-cast cars.
The event will also showcase exotic vehicles from automotive clubs across Malaysia.
Other partners include:
AFFIN – Official sponsor, supporting KLIMS 2024’s commitment to an exceptional event.
CARSOME – Official Trade-In Partner, providing on-site vehicle inspections and trade-in services with 24-hour payment.
Motonation – Supporting Partner, fostering growth and engagement within the automotive community.
R&D F1 Simulation – Official Ferrari Die-Cast Licensor, adding a thrilling motorsport experience.
AVIS Malaysia – E-Mobility Service Provider, offering luxury EV experiences and shuttle services.
Digital and Service Partners:Touch ‘n Go – Sponsor of the social media photography contest and lucky draw.
JPJ (Road Transport Department) – Provides mobile van services for licence renewals, road tax payments, and summons settlements.
MIROS (Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research) and PDRM (Royal Malaysia Police) – Collaborate on road safety initiatives, with PDRM also offering summons settlements with discounts.
Sponsor partners:
Carage – Provides car cloths as door gifts for lucky attendees.
WEDRINK Malaysia – Offers complimentary drinks for visitors and ice cream treats.
Petrosains – Education Partner, featuring mobility programmes to inspire future generations.
The show is also bolstered by the Malaysia Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii), the Automotive Federation Malaysia (AFM), the Motorcycle and Scooter Assemblers and Distributors Association of Malaysia (MASAAM), and the Malaysian Automotive Component Parts Manufacturers Association (MACPMA).
It has also received endorsement from the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade).
Visitors can also get convenient transportation to MITEC through:
> Bus shuttles from Sunway Putra and Central Market directly to MITEC.
> Van shuttles the Matrade open carpark and the National Hockey Stadium to transport visitors to MITEC.
> Avis Cars (MPVs): 20 cars to shuttle attendees to MITEC.
> E-hailing Partner – MyRide: Offering a special promo code for trips to MITEC.
For more information, visit https://klims.com.my/
Tickets can be purchased at https://reg.klims.com.my/
