MATRADE Exhibition and Convention Centre (MECC) ( ms, Pusat Pameran dan Konvensyen MATRADE) is a trade centre, exhibition hall, and convention centre in the suburb of
Segambut
Segambut is a sub-district and a parliamentary constituency in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
From the high-end condominiums of Mont Kiara and Sri Hartamas to the middle-class areas of Taman Sri Segambut and Bandar Manjalara, and the rural areas ...
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Kuala Lumpur
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. MECC, established by MATRADE (
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation ( ms, Perbadanan Pembangunan Perdagangan Luar Malaysia; officially abbreviated as MATRADE) is a Malaysian external trade government agency. Its key role is to assist Malaysian exporters to develop a ...
), provides convention facilities, exhibition halls, and meeting rooms. MATRADE has also allocated a permanent exhibition space for 400 local companies at the exhibition hall on the second floor. The centre is also a component of
Naza TTDI’s
KL Metropolis
KL Metropolis is a 75.5-acre mixed development situated nearby the Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex in the district of Segambut, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The term "KL" from its name is short for Kuala Lumpur. This RM21 billion development is envision ...
development which is expected to be fully completed within 12 to 15 years time.
In operation since 2 January 2007, MECC has hosted many trade related events. The
Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), which was a venue for the
2017 Southeast Asian Games
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, is located nearby.
Facts
* Total exhibition area: 32,888 square meters.
* Indoor exhibition area consisting of Hall A, B, C, Matrade Hall; 8 collapsible and movable partitions for the meeting rooms; theatrette.
* Outdoor exhibition area including an amphitheatre and a 20,000 square meters car park.
Facilities
*Function Rooms
*Meeting Rooms
*Theatrette
*Amphitheatre
*Exhibition Halls
Major events in MECC
*The 8th Malaysia International Food & Beverage Trade Fair.
*Karnival Mega Wanita 2007
* Pet Expo Malaysia - Cat Edition
*Super Home Ideas 2007
*Global SMEs 2007
*Herbal Asia 2007
*Art Expo Malaysia 2007
*INTRADE Malaysia
*Furniture fair
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Malaysia International Halal Showcase
The Malaysia International Halal Showcase or MIHAS is an annual trade fair organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation and managed by Shapers Malaysia (formerly Indah Profiles), as MIHAS Secretariat. It aims to facilitate th ...
(23 - 27 June 2010)
*Malaysia Fashion Week (MFW) on 4 – 7 November 2015
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Transportation
The centre will be served by the proposed MRT Circle Line
The MRT 3, MRT Line 3 or MRT Circle Line is a proposed thirteenth rail transit line, the third Mass Rapid Transit line and the fourth fully automated and driverless rail system in the Klang Valley, Malaysia. Once completed, this line would ...
MATRADE Station in the future which will cover the KL Metropolis district. Currently, Go KL City Bus
Go KL City Bus (style as ''GOKL CityBus'') is a free bus service in the city centre of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Previously managed by Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD), the services were taken over by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) by 1 Janu ...
Magenta line serves here.
References
External links
MATRADE Exhibition & Convention Centre (MECC) official website
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2007 establishments in Malaysia
Convention centres in Kuala Lumpur
Skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur