Winner of the ‘Best Exhibition and Convention Centre in Asia’ award at the TravelWeekly (Asia) Industry Awards 2007, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (the Centre) is a purpose-built convention and exhibition facility strategically located in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC). Overlooking the iconic PETRONAS Twin Towers and the 50-acre KLCC Park, the Centre has 2 auditoria; Plenary Hall and Plenary Theatre (seating 3,000 and 500 respectively), a Grand Ballroom, 3 Conference Halls, a Banquet Hall, 5 Exhibition Halls (9,710 sq m of column-free exhibition space on a single level), 20 meeting rooms plus the latest in 3G telecommunications and digital audio-visual facilities. The Centre was certified ISO 9001, ISO 22000 and OHSAS 18001 and achieved the Green Globe Benchmarked status in 2007.

Located right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s central business district, Berjaya Times Square Hotel & Convention Center is an excellent spot for major conferences and banquets. The centre offers a total of 2,686 sq m of meeting space. With 7 function rooms and the pillar-less Manhattan Ballroom (1,746 sq m) that can accommodate a total of 2,000 standing persons and up to 1,200 persons for round table sitting, Berjaya Times Square Hotel & Convention Center offers innovative solutions to your business or leisure needs.

Come October 2009, Malaysia will welcome an impressive new addition to its line-up of convention centres. The Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK), the first purpose-built international class convention centre on the island of Borneo, will open its doors to Sarawak and the rest of the world. Located by a marina overlooking a historic rainforest, this state-of-the-art venue can cater for events with as few as five people to as many as 5,000 people. For more information, visit www.bcck.com.my.

Situated in the First World Hotel in Genting Highlands, Genting International Convention Centre (GICC) covers an area of more than 150,000 sq ft. GICC comprises a Grand Ballroom, 6 meeting rooms at the first tower block and 12 meeting rooms at the second tower block. The Grand Ballroom can accommodate up to 2,000 delegates in banquet-style and 4,000 delegates in theatre-style seating. The Convention Hall, which spans 20,000 sq ft, can cater for up to 1,200 delegates in theatre-style seating. Genting Highlands, which is 6,000 ft above sea level, is well known for its casino and theme parks.

Located in The Mines Resort City, just 20 minutes’ drive from Kuala Lumpur City Centre, the Malaysia International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC) offers 38,000 sq m of exhibition space with a column-free area of 8,766 sq m. The centre can accommodate up to 10,000 persons (theatre-style seating) and 8,000 persons (banquet seating).

The MATRADE Exhibition & Convention Centre (MECC) is located in Menara MATRADE, an architecturally acclaimed icon in Kuala Lumpur. The main MATRADE Hall covers an area of more than 1,200 sq m and can accommodate 1,500 delegates in theatre-style seating. The hall has a proscenium stage and is fully equipped with ultra modern audiovisual facility, lighting equipment, and built-in simultaneous interpretation system. MECC also offers three Exhibition Halls, Outdoor Exhibition space and Amphitheatre, with more than 29,000 sq m of exhibition space.

The Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, located right at the top floor of the Mid Valley Megamall in Kuala Lumpur, offers 48,300 sq ft of exhibition and conference space. The centre has direct access to Cititel Mid Valley, one of Malaysia’s most business friendly hotels. Mid Valley Megamall is one of Malaysia’s busiest and largest high-end shopping centres.

Located in Bukit Jalil, the National Stadium in the National Sports Complex covers 76,000 sq m and accommodates 100,000 seated spectators, and is ideal for holding exhibitions, concerts and corporate events.

PISA, or Penang International Sports Arena, is an indoor sports area in Bayan Baru, Penang. Completed in the year 2000, the Main Arena (Arena Utama), the Aquatic Centre (Pusat Akuatik), and a multi-storey car park complex. There is also additional parking space at the basement of the main arena.

The main arena measures 255 ft (78.4m) long by 131 ft (40.3m) wide. It is the largest indoor stadium in northern Malaysia. It can be fully air conditioned and has a capacity of 10,000 spectators. The arena is often the venue for exhibitions and sports tournaments. Annual dinners and banquets have also been held in there. The floor, with an area of 33,405 sq ft (3103 sq meters) can hold 3000 seated guests or 140 exhibition booths. Another 46,289 sq ft (4,300 sq meters) of lettable exhibition space is available at the concourse. The annual Penang MATTA Fair organised by the Malaysian Travel & Tour Agents is held at PISA as it is the only venue large enough to accommodate such a huge event.

The Persada Johor International Convention Centre (PJICC) is Johor’s first international convention centre and is located in Johor Bahru, the state capital. Its main convention hall (3,078 sq m) has a floor layout that can be easily converted into three smaller convention halls: Hall 301 (1,058 sq m) with a maximum capacity of 1,000 persons; Hall 302 (902 sq m) with a maximum capacity of 900 persons; and Hall 303 (903 sq m) with a maximum capacity of 900 persons. PJICC’s main exhibition hall (3,070 sq m), which has a maximum capacity of 2,500 persons, can be divided into two smaller exhibition halls. All capacities stated are in reception style but fully convertible to theatre, classroom and banquet arrangements.