MMI Asia Pte Ltd, Messe Muenchen’s regional subsidiary in Singapore staged its first tlac SEA 2023 Malaysia Forum and Roadshow on 27th July 2023. The Forum, which took place at Nexus Convention Centre in Bangsar South, was aimed at stirring conversations on Southeast Asia being the next global hub and why Malaysia is still a key logistics hub.

With more than 70 participants, coming from various segments of industry as well as government, participants were able to partake of information shared by various thought leaders well versed in the topic. Mr. Michael Wilton, Managing Director and CEO of MMI Asia Pte Ltd, shared in his welcoming speech, that Malaysia is a key market for the transport, logistics and air cargo industry with its strategic outset and adaptability to technology.

Mr. Alvin Chua, Federation of Malaysia Freight Forwarder’s President, delivered the opening remarks acknowledging that Malaysia is the perfect destination and why with so many blueprints and initiatives, Malaysia can thrive.

The keynote speech was delivered by Mr. Naim A Rahman, Director of China and Northeast Asia, ASEAN and Oceania at MATRADE. He presented ‘An Overview of the Rising Importance of Southeast Asia in the Global Market’, giving importance to the region and providing proof that tlac SEA 2023 is on track in staging its inaugural event this 1 – 3 November2023.

The Panel Discussion was headlined by Mr Raymond Siva, Head of Digital Investments, MDEC, Mr. Siva Gunesparan, General Manager of GÜÜD Singapore, Mr. Syahrul Azmir Zaki, Country Manager of Aramex and moderated by Datin Lorela Chia, President, Malaysia Association of Sustainable Supply Chain and Innovation. They discussed ‘Exploring Malaysia's Strategic Location and Robust Infrastructure as a 'Key Logistics Hub in Southeast Asia’ where technologies, collaborations and personal experiences were at the height of conversation.

The Forum was supported by various organisations including,

1. Federation of Malaysian Freight Forwarders

2. Malaysia Association of Sustainable Supply Chain and Innovation(MASSCI)

3. Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia(SAMENTA)

4. Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)5. GÜÜD Singapore6. Aramex

A follow up to the discussion held in Malaysia will continue with a Malaysia focused forum at transport logistic Southeast Asia and air cargoSoutheast Asia 2023. Further details will be provided.

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About transport logistic Southeast Asia and air cargo Southeast Asia

transport logistic Southeast Asia & air cargo Southeast Asia is the latest edition of the world’s largest trade show for transportation, and logistic sand air cargo industry. It is poised to become the most influential meeting place for logistics, mobility, IT and supply chain management in the Southeast Asia region. Based on the established concept of the Munich exhibition, and benefiting from the extensive global network of Messe München, transport logistic Southeast Asia and air cargo Southeast Asia will bring together the world’s leading service providers, to meet, network and trade with top buyers from the region. The trade show will be staged for the first time and will see a combined number of over 100 registered exhibitors from the region and beyond, and are expected to attract of up to 5,000 trade visitors.

Interested parties can find further information here: https://transportlogisticsea.com/

Those wanting to find out how to exhibit can click here: https://transportlogisticsea.com/book-a-booth/

Those interested to visit, can register here: https://transportlogisticsea.com/planning-your-visit-to-tlacsea/

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About MMI Asia

A full subsidiary of leading exhibition organiser Messe München GmbH(MMG), MMI Asia was established in Singapore in 1992, is now embarking on a significant growth and expansion program, bringing some of MMG’s world leading brands to the Southeast Asia market. transport logistic Southeast Asia and air cargo Southeast Asia are organized by MMI Asia Pte Ltd.

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