Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia, represents the epicentre of what’s truly Asia in a nutshell. Like a proud peacock fanning out its feathers Kuala Lumpur, or KL for short, is a spectacular showcase and melting pot of multi-racial harmony, diverse culture and colourful history. For those seeking MICE venues in KL, this inter-wined fabric is the perfect backdrop that serves as a canvas of possibilities. Indeed, it’s an ideal inspiration for every organiser to venture into a wide scope of pre and post event activities and avenues to engage and delight delegates.
From the Thematic, Dramatic to The Theatrical Despite being a young city, KL is well endowed with all the right ingredients of infrastructure, IT, connectivity and human capital to be able to host or stage MICE of any scale or scope. Whether indoor, or outdoor, there is a plethora of suitable world-class mega venues throughout the city to meet, or exceed, expectations with the desired space and creative flexibility.
Besides venues within top-notched hotels, KL has an ever-expanding list of huge purpose-built centres and facilities that can accommodate and stage a variety of MICE ranging from international concerts, corporate functions to significant global gatherings, grand gala performances to major sporting events. Coupled with impressive Malaysian hospitality these mega venues are truly welcomed, preferred and easy choices for planners from all over the world.
Four Hotspot Mega Venues In KL Let's take a quick tour of four of KL's mega venues.
1. KLCC (Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre): Located at the heart of the city within a 40-hectare 'city within a city' where the world's tallest twin towers are situated. KL Convention Centre is Asia's only Gold Standard venue accorded by the International Association of Congress Centres (AIPC).
Quick facts:
Opened in 2005. 22,659sqm floor space over five levels. 12,310sqm column-free space.
2 auditoriums: a 3,000-seat Plenary Hall, a 2,000-capacity grand ballroom.
Malaysia's largest commercial kitchen of 3.157sqm, with 52 award-winning chefs.
2.PWTC (Putra World Trade Centre): Long considered the grand-daddy of big venues in Malaysia, PWTC has the distinction as the only venue in the country with inherent affiliation with other eminent World Trade Centres around the globe. Strategically located in the old enclave of the city centre and sprawled across a massive 160,000sqm area. PWTC is often associated with motor shows as it is the only exhibition hall in Malaysia with automobile ramps.
3.MVEC (Mid Valley Exhibition Centre): Centrally located MVEC is a well-known and appropriate spot for large consumer fairs because it is situated right within the pulsating and popular Mid Valley Shopping Mall between the city borderline to cosmopolitan Petaling Jaya. Hence, connectivity, accessibility and accommodation facilities are all within easy reach.
Quick facts:
Opened in 2001: 3 halls with a total floor area of 60,000sq ft.
Pillarless, high ceiling, wide entrance. VIP rooms. Purpose-built freight movement lifts.
4.MITEC (Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre): This is KL's iconic new mega venue with distinctive and compelling architecture already has many industry accolades and 'firsts'; including 'first' with the largest pillarless hall on one level, 'first' with the capability to host large scale heavy machinery and vehicles shows. Located within the prime development of KL Metropolis, in what is planned as the 'international trade and exhibition district of KL'.
Quick facts:
Opened in August 2017: 45,000 sqm exhibition space, triple volume exhibition halls.
Single level 12,960sqm column-free space: largest in Malaysia.
KL, a young city founded in 1857 as a tin-miner's camp, has evolved to become a major MICE destination for the world. KL is 'exciting, surprising, enticing' in many ways. KL can be your ideal next MICE mega venue. We invite your presence to discover and indulge!
