Malaysia International Dive Expo 2015
Malaysia International Dive Expo
The Malaysia International Dive Expo 2015, or MIDE 2015, will take place from 12 to 14 June at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) in Kuala Lumpur. This scuba diving event also marks the 10th anniversary of the dive expo here in KL, Malaysia, and was officiated by the Malaysian Tourism Minister, Datuk Seri Nazri, on June 12.
At the MIDE 2015 launching, the minister spoke about scuba diving in Malaysia and how it has attracted many divers from around the world, especially to places like Sipadan Island, one of the world’s top diving spots.
The dive expo is also the largest in Malaysia, with over 100 booths occupied by various dive companies, suppliers, and operators, both locally and internationally. Many local and international vendors were seen promoting new diving products, and photography equipment was also being sold.
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| Visitors on the 1st day of MIDE 2015 |
Diving equipment came in all shapes and sizes, and due to the high demand, new fancy types of equipment in various colours were available. Prices of dive equipment ranged from budget to luxury, catering to the different markets in Malaysia.
Apart from dive-related products, there were also several non-profit organisations present, such as Reef Check Malaysia, which conducts reef and marine surveys throughout Malaysia. They are also involved in the Green Fins Project, where dive operators follow a 15-point code of conduct for environmentally friendly diving standards.
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| Minister with VIPs, sponsors and officials during the MIDE 2015 Launching. |
Tourism bodies also had booths here promoting diving in their respective countries. Sabah Tourism, Tourism Malaysia, and the Philippine Department of Tourism had large booths to promote their products.
Other products sold here were the popular dry bag brands HyperGear and RipCurl, which offered a special discount only for MIDE. For anyone who is a diver or interested in diving, the Malaysia International Dive Expo 2015 is the best place to start. It is where you can get all the information you need to pursue this fascinating hobby.
Below is a MIDE 2015 video taken on the 1st day to give you an overall view of what to expect here.
Malaysia International Dive Expo (MIDE) Video
Many dive operators and resorts were showcased at MIDE 2015, promoting unique destinations such as Raja Ampat, the Maldives, and Manado, among others. Among them, the only Dive Oil Rig Resort in the world, Seaventures, was also there.
Seaventures is located off the island of Mabul in Sabah, just near Sipadan and is one of Malaysia’s most popular dive destinations. Packages were promoted by offering fantastic deals that could only be found during the event.
As we walked around the expo, we noticed many local divers purchasing diving packages for islands around Malaysia, and some even for overseas destinations. We were tempted to buy a package too.
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| Reef Check Malaysia. |
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| Some of the booths are selling diving equipment. |
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| Nudi Fridge Magnets on sale. |
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| Customers are checking out an underwater camera setup. |
ADCON or Asia Dive Conference
The event also highlights ADCON, or the Asia Dive Conference, which is in its second instalment at MIDE Malaysia. This recreational dive conference was initiated to cater to new divers and professionals, offering discussions on diving information, technical advice, specialist lectures, and, most importantly, diver education.
Several local and international speakers are invited to cover a spectrum of topics for novice divers and professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and acquire new skills.
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| Popular brand HyperGear sells dry bag products at MIDE. |
MIDE 2015
- Venue: PWTC (Putra World Trade Centre) KL
- Time: 10.00 AM to 7.00 PM
- Admission: RM3.00
Conclusion
This diving event and expo takes place yearly in June or July. It is Malaysia’s premier diving expo, attracting over 10,000 visitors. After 10 years, over 100,000 visitors have attended the expo, which also provides great bargains and prices for all diving equipment and dive packages.
For anyone interested in scuba diving, I highly recommend visiting the Malaysia International Dive Expo 2015 at the PWTC in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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