MIDE 2012

MIDE 2012 at PWTC in Kuala Lumpur will take place from 6 to 8 July, and this scuba diving expo is on the 7th year since starting back in 2006.

This is the largest and only dive event and exhibition in Malaysia attracting many international vendors and the local dive community.

In other words, this is like the Matta Fair of Diving where you can buy dive packages, equipment and so on.

For the diving enthusiast, there are many opportunities to get some of the equipment on sale during this dive expo. Apart from that, if you are a diver, you are bound to bump into many other diver friends here.

MIDE Malaysia

PADI counter at MIDE

You can be rest assured that you will find just about anything and everything related to scuba diving here at MIDE 2012. For the kids, there will also be a coloring contest at the exhibition.

Official MIDE 2012 T-shirts will also be on sale there while for those who are planning to take up diving, there are many companies and dive schools that can give you more information. 

Some of the dive shops at MIDE 2012

Dive brands on sake at MIDE 2012

Among the type of exhibitors at MIDE2012;

• 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
• Live aboard Dive Operators
• Dive Accessories Manufacturers / Retailer
• Water Sports & Dive Insurance Provider
• Vacation Clubs
• Diving & Water Sports Apparel
• Manufacture / Retailers / Wholesaler
• Dive Media
• Tourism Boards
• Government Organization & others related to dive industry

Admission  Fee:
Adult - RM3
Under 17 years old - FREE

Trade Lounge (Hall 3)
6th July - 8th July
12pm - 5pm (Open to all Trade Visitors)

Opening Ceremony:
Level 2 Putra World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
on 6st July 2012 at 3pm to 4pm

MIDE 2012
Date: 6th - 8th July 2011 (Friday to Sunday)
Venue: Hall 3, Putra World Trade Center PWTC, Kuala Lumpur
Time: 10.00 AM till 7.00PM
Inquiries: 603 7980 9902 & 603 7981 9909

Visitors checking out the dive equipment on sale at MIDE

How to go to MIDE?

• Self drive there and park around the PWTC area, Hentian Putra or any of the open car parks
• You can also drive up to the Seri Pacific Hotel (old Pan Pacific Hotel) entrance and give your car to the valet parking which is priced from RM15 onwards depending on the hours.
• Another place would be to park across at Sunway Putra Mall Shopping Center and walk over.
• Avoid parking along the road illegally as you are bound to get summoned by the police.

By Taxi: 

• Hop into any taxi and tell the driver - Putra World Trade Center or PWTC Kuala Lumpur.

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.

Conclusion

Malaysia is hands down one of the best places in the world to dive as there are many interesting and unique dive sites in Peninsular and East Malaysia.

I have also written an article about other scuba diving expos in Malaysia for anyone who is interested in this sport or hobby.

For the curious out there, if you want to find out more about scuba diving or if you are interested in this sport or have recently started diving, you should visit the Malaysia International Dive Expo or MIDE.