South East Asia’s Largest Commercial Vehicle Expo Kicks Off in Malaysia

By CARSIFU | 21 June 2019


From left: Kamarudin and Pertz.

KUALA LUMPUR: The fourth instalment of the Malaysia Commercial Vehicle Expo (MCVE) kicked off today at the Malaysia International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC).

The line-up of showcases included more than 70 local and international exhibitors with the focus on future transport solutions in the commercial vehicle industry.

The three-day expo was launched by Deputy Transport Minister of Malaysia Datuk Kamarudin Jaffar.

“I am delighted that the MCVE can serve as the platform for all the players in the industry to share and offer solutions on providing safe, efficient and sustainable transportation for Malaysia in the coming future,” said Kamarudin.

“Technology is disrupting and transforming the transportation industry at a rapid pace. The future of transportation will involve vehicles and transport solutions that are connected, data-driven, shared, on-demand, electric and highly automated. By bringing the spotlight on ground-breaking and new transport solutions in this expo, I hope it will help prepare us for the future of transportation in Malaysia," said MCVE organiser and editor for Asian Trucker and Asian Buses magazines Stefan Pertz.

The expo brings together the megatrends of future transport solutions on one stage, with exhibitors putting together a comprehensive display of innovative products and services that can contribute to more efficient, safer and cleaner transportation.

Electromobility, technology trends and ‘Uberisation’ of trucking are among the topics to be presented at the MCVE.

Also, back in this year’s agenda is the Scania Driver Competition MCVE Edition, as well as a range of comprehensive and exciting fringe programs to appeal to a broad audience.

“Since our first event in 2013, the MCVE has grown into a leading, multi-faceted exhibition and business platform for the commercial vehicle industry, bringing together a record number of exhibitors and trade visitors in each instalment. Our newest addition to this year’s program, which will interest our expo visitors is the exhibitor’s ‘Hour of Power’, whereby designated exhibitors will each use a given hour to vie for their attention. I believe the exhibitors have prepared a line-up of engaging and attention-grabbing activities,” added Pertz.

Other highlights of the MCVE 2019 include the Asian Truckers Drivers Club luncheon sponsored by Giti Tire and a seminar by Volvo Trucks on ‘The Road to Electromobility for the Malaysian Transportation Industry’, which include panellists from the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and The Association of Malaysian Hauliers (AMH) while Asian Trucker’s Stefan Pertz is the moderator for the seminar.

The expo also features a designated Rest and Relax (R&R) area supported by Guardian South East Asia and Nittsu Transport, complete with food trucks to provide free food and a coffee bar at the Asian Trucker booth, as well a designated networking area sponsored by Hengst.

Exhibitors and visitors will find ample networking and interaction opportunities throughout the three days, to exchange knowledge and forge new alliances.

“Our previous expo in 2017 attracted more than 6,700 trade visitors. With our stellar line-up of exhibitors and programs as well as the exciting topics in this year’s MCVE, I am confident that we will see this figure increase and that visitors can expect to be thoroughly engaged with new learnings and experiences,” said Pertz.

The MCVE 2019 is open from 10.00am to 7.00pm and admission is free for all trade visitors.

For more information log on to www.mcve.com.my.

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