MIDE 2014 is scheduled for June 6-8 at PWTC, Kuala Lumpur. This scuba diving expo has seen tremendous growth over the years, with more exhibitors participating, many from around the Southeast Region and also as far as Australia.
This is also the 9th year for MIDE, and divers from all over the country, some even from abroad, to learn about the latest industry equipment and information.
This is also the 9th year for MIDE, and divers from all over the country, some even from abroad, to learn about the latest industry equipment and information.
Malaysia Dive Expo Review
This year at the Mide Dive Expo, many operators are participating and offering a variety of Dive Trips around Malaysia and as far as Raja Ampat or Palau.
Most popular are the Bali dive sites and also from around Sabah Borneo. Some tourism boards have also participated in the previous expo; therefore, you can expect to see them again for MIDE 2014.
Most popular are the Bali dive sites and also from around Sabah Borneo. Some tourism boards have also participated in the previous expo; therefore, you can expect to see them again for MIDE 2014.
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| Ningaloo Reef promotions. |
Dive equipment is aplenty, and you can gear yourself up from head to toe with all kinds of brands. One of the up-and-coming brands for BCDs - Oxycheq, is also available here at MIDE 2014.
Authorized dealer Scubaholics Anonymous retails these fashionable BCDs in two sizes (one general and one ladies) and multiple colours to suit your taste. They also carry Suunto Dive Computers, Regulators and other diving accessories.
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| Oxycheq BCD from Scubaholics Anonymous. |
The Asia Dive Conference (ADCON 2014) is also scheduled for 6 June 2014 for those wanting to participate, as there are courses and seminars about scuba diving. The conferences require registrations, so please take note of this.
ASIA DIVE CONFERENCE (ADCON 2014)
- Date: 6 June 2014
- Operating hours: 9.00 am to 6.00 pm
- Venue: Sabah Room & Sarawak Room, Level 3 PWTC
- Full-day conference: RM 120.00 (Online registration)
- Half-day conference: RM 80.00 (Online registration)
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| Divers checking out the nitrox tanks at MIDE. |
MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL DIVE EXPO (MIDE)
- Admission & Operating Hours
- Date: 6 to 8 June 2014
- Opening Hours: 10.00 am to 7.00 pm
- Admission fee: Adult – RM 3.00
- FREE Admission: ADCON delegates, Trade Visitor, Media Representatives, DDFC members, MIDE Underwater card holders, Be A Diver sign-up & Children (below 17 years old)
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| Some of the exhibitor's booths. |
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| Suunto dive computers are on sale at MIDE. |
- The exhibition opens from 6 to 8 June 2014 from 10.00 am to 7.00 pm.
- 3 Days Program
- MIDE Talk/Presentation
- Travel Packages
- Silent Auction
- Art Zone Gallery Activities
- Closing Hours: Exhibition Hall 3 will be closed at 7.00 pm
This is the largest dive expo in Malaysia, and if you are a beginner or advanced scuba diver, you should be heading here.
There is much to see and learn; even buy as many items will be on sale at MIDE. As some scuba divers claim, wait for MIDE to get the best possible deals.