Malaysia Strengthens Global Footprint at MIAPEX and AICOVE 2025

Malaysia’s ambition to become a key player in the global automotive supply chain gained momentum as MIAPEX 2025 and AICOVE 2025 concluded with record participation from international exhibitors and buyers. The events underscored Malaysia’s rising competitiveness in automotive exports and its expanding role in ASEAN’s economic landscape.

The double expo was successfully concluded after three dynamic days of exhibitions, business networking, and international collaboration from 24 to 26 October 2025 at the Selangor Mines International Exhibition & Convention Centre.

**Crowds Flock MIAPEX 2025 & AICOVE 2025!**
Thousands of visitors filled the exhibition halls of MIECC throughout the three-day event, as MIAPEX and AICOVE 2025 showcased the best of Malaysia’s automotive and commercial vehicle industries — from cutting-edge innovations to global business networking opportunities.

Success for the Industry

Now in its 5th edition, MIAPEX 2025 once again reaffirmed its position as one of the region’s most influential automotive and parts exhibitions. Running concurrently with AICOVE 2025, the event drew tremendous response from industry players, showcasing innovations across the entire automotive and commercial vehicle value chain.

The expos featured over 350 booths representing exhibitors from Malaysia, Japan, China, India, Taiwan, Singapore, and Germany, highlighting products ranging from automotive components , trucks , car accessories to heavy vehicle parts, workshop tools, and advanced automotive and e-mobility technologies.

Trade visitors and buyers attended from across the globe — including the Middle East, USA, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia — reinforcing Malaysia’s position as a fast-growing automotive hub in the ASEAN region.

Supported by Key Industry Associations

YB Anthony Loke , Minister of Transport , Malaysia greeting and interacting with visitors from the Middle East.

The strong participation of Malaysia’s leading automotive associations added significant value to the event. Among the supporting partners were:

Malaysia Trucking Federation (MTF)
Selangor and Kuala Lumpur Trucking Association ( Seklta )
The Selangor and Federal Territory Engineering and Motor Parts Traders Association (EMPTA)
Federal Territory & Selangor Automobil Repairers’ Association (FTSARA)
Federation of Automobile Workshop Owners’ Association of Malaysia (FAWOAM)
Selangor and Federal Territory Tyre Dealers and Retreaders’ Association (STDRA)
Malaysia Automotive Recyclers Association (MAARA)
Malaysia Commercial Vehicle Traders Association (MCVTA)
Malaysia Used Autoparts Traders’ & Recyclers’ Association (MUVATA)
Persatuan Usahawan Automotif Prosper Malaysia

The event was endorsed by MATRADE and supported by MyCEB Malaysia, reflecting strong government recognition of MIAPEX and AICOVE’s role in promoting Malaysia’s automotive trade and exports.

Highlights and Key Takeaways from MIAPEX and AICOVE

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MIAPEX 2025 and AICOVE 2025 Officiation Ceremony at MIECC , The Mines , Selangor
Mr Tom Kek , Executive Director of AsiaAuto Venture Sdn Bhd , Mr Jet Ong , Chairperson of MIAPEX 2025 and AICOVE 2025 , Dato KK Wong , President of Seklta , YB Anthony Loke , Minister of Transport Malaysia , Dato Ng Koon Sin , President of Malaysia Trucking Federation , Mr Nazrul , CEO of AsiaAuto Venture Sdn Bhd , Mr Por , Executive Director of AsiaAuto Venture Sdn Bhd , Mr Matahari Lee , Executive Director , AsiaAuto Venture Sdn Bhd .

Throughout the three-day event, participants experienced a range of activities including business networking sessions, product demonstrations, technical forums, and a special townhall dialogue with JPJ and APAD, which attracted strong interest from industry stakeholders seeking clarity on Malaysia’s latest transportation policies.

Organizing Chairperson Mr. Jet Ong expressed his appreciation for the overwhelming support:

“The success of MIAPEX and AICOVE 2025 reflects the unity and strength of Malaysia’s automotive industry. We are proud to have created a platform where ideas, trade, and innovation come together — driving our local champions toward global recognition.”

He added that the events’ objective — to open doors to untapped market segments and foster regional partnerships that redefine industry benchmarks — was fully achieved through strong local and international participation.

MIAPEX and AICOVE: Driving Forward

As MIAPEX and AICOVE continue to grow, the organizing committee aims to further strengthen Malaysia’s role as an ASEAN automotive trade hub by expanding international collaborations and creating more impactful industry engagement opportunities in the years to come.

AsiaAuto Venture Sdn Bhd, the organizer of MIAPEX and AICOVE, is dedicated to building an integrated automotive ecosystem in Malaysia and across Asia — connecting manufacturers, distributors, and innovators under one collaborative platform.