Malaysia International Dive Expo MIDE Review
The Malaysia International Dive Expo, or MIDE, will be in its sixth year and will be held at the Putra World Trade Center (PWTC) Hall 3 in Kuala Lumpur from July 1st to 3rd, 2011.
As last year’s event drew many interested people and divers from around the region, this year promises an even better exhibition. A stunning fact is that there are also 120,000 certified divers in Malaysia from ages 8 to 40+, which is growing rapidly.
Malaysia International Dive Expo
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| Mide Logo |
As I visited last year’s MIDE 2010, I met many diver friends there, and if you are in the circle, you are bound to bump into instructors and die-hard enthusiasts at the expo. I noticed several well-known brands being sold with promotions, while many dive centers and resorts had booths promoting diving packages of all sorts.
International diving destinations were also promoted in packages and live on board boats. About 200 booths will participate in this year’s Malaysia International Dive Expo 2011.
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| The crowd attending the dive expo. |
I was initially quite surprised by the crowd’s turnout. There was a record attendance of over 10,000 visitors throughout the dive expo here in KL. Many professionals, students and even families were seen exploring the place. Diving shows no boundaries to age or race; you could see all walks of life here.
While many diving companies, agents and distributors were seen selling equipment, some even had sales and promotions on dive gear. If you have been waiting to buy that regulator or wetsuit, it would be a good time to do so this July.
Some booths sold snorkels, fins, wet suits, and even dive computers at offer prices. Thirteen countries will also participate this year.
There was even a Kids Scuba booth for children interested in diving. Classes and packages offered were a steal at the expo, so if you want to introduce your kid to diving, you can come here to learn more information. There are some great kids’ diving packages here. Overall, the Malaysia Dive Expo is the place to start for anyone who is interested.
Exhibitors Profiles for MIDE 2011
- Dive Operator
- Dive Professional
- Commercial Diver
- Military Divers
- Dive Association / Institutions
- Island / Resorts
- Dive & Water Sports Equipment
- Manufacturers / Distributors / Importers
- Wholesalers / Retailer
- Marina Services Providers
- Dive & Adventure Travel Retailer & Agents
- Boat Builders & Boat Charter Operators
- Liveaboard Dive Operators
- Dive Accessory’s Manufacturers / Retailer
- Water Sports & Dive Insurance Provider
- Vacation Clubs
- Diving & Water Sports Apparel
- Manufacture / Retailers / Wholesaler
- Dive Media
- Tourism Boards
- Government Organizations & others related to the dive industry
Among the many activities available during this expo will be a photography contest, diving photography workshops, a kids’ coloring contest, workshops and training programs, an auction of underwater paintings, and more.
One of the highlights is the Dive Divas Fan Club, where women divers can meet up, plan, or socialize with other female divers in the industry. Another thing to look out for is the Diving Packages at MIDE, as quite a few interesting ones will be on sale or in promotion.
MIDE 2011
Date: 1st – 3rd July 2011 (Friday to Sunday)
Venue: Hall 3, Putra World Trade Center PWTC, Kuala Lumpur
Time: 10.00 AM till 7.00 PM
For more details about the dive expo, you can also contact;
ASIAEVENTS EXSIC SDN BHD
50-1, Jalan Kuchai Maju 6, Kuchai Business Park,
Off Jalan Kuchai Lama, 58200 KUALA LUMPUR.
Telephone 603 7980 9902
Fax 603 7980 4902
How do you go to MIDE?
- You can self-drive there and park around the PWTC area, Hentian Putra, or any of the open car parks in the vicinity of the area.
- You can also drive up to the Seri Pacific Hotel (old Pan Pacific Hotel) entrance and park your car in the valet parking, which costs about RM15 to RM20 for the entire day.
- Another place would be to park across from The Mall Shopping Center Sunway Putra Mall and walk over.
- Avoid parking along the road illegally, as you may be summoned by the police or even have your car towed away.
By Taxi or Ride-Sharing Service:
- Hop into any taxi and tell the driver – Putra World Trade Center or PWTC Kuala Lumpur.
- You can also use Grabcar to get here.
By Bus:
- An Intrakota Bus stops just outside the Jukebox Shoe Shop opposite the Puduraya Bus Station, and this bus goes to Hentian Putra, which is opposite PWTC. It will cost approximately RM1.20 (US$0.40) one way.
By Train:
- STAR LRT stops at the PWTC Station and is a short walk to the Matta Fair.
- PUTRA LINE LRT stops at Masjid Jamek Station, and you change with STAR LRT.
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| Wet suits are on sale at MIDE. |
Conclusion
Malaysia is one of the best places in the world to do scuba diving, with so many unique islands and dive sites that will amaze any scuba diver. You can also learn more about the other scuba diving expos in Malaysia, which are held twice a year in Kuala Lumpur.
For the curious out there, if you want to learn more about scuba diving, are interested in this sport, or have recently started diving, you should visit this event, as it is one of the best places to start. I hope you enjoyed reading my simple Malaysia International Dive Expo review.
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