Malaysia International Dive Expo 2015

The Malaysia International Dive Expo 2015 or MIDE 2015 takes place from 12 to 14 June at the Putra World Trade Centre or PWTC in Kuala Lumpur.

This scuba diving event also marks the 10th anniversary for the dive expo here in KL, Malaysia and was officiated by the Malaysian Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Nazri on the 12th June.

Malaysia International Dive Expo

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 which is noted as one of the top diving spots in the world. 

The dive expo is also the largest in Malaysia where over 100 booths were taken up by various dive companies, suppliers and operators from locally and also international.

Many local and international vendors were seen promoting new diving products and photography equipment was also being sold. 

Visitors on the 1st day of MIDE 2015

Diving equipment came in all shapes and sizes and due to the high demand in this, new fancy types of equipment in various colours were available.

Prices of the dive equipment ranged from budget to luxury to suit the various markets in Malaysia.

Apart from dive related products, there were also a number of non-profit organisations here like Reef Check Malaysia who conducts reef and marine surveys around Malaysia.

They are also involved in the Green Fins Project where dive operators practise a 15-point code of conduct list for environmentally friendly diving standards. 

Minister with VIP's, sponsors and officials during the MIDE 2015 Launching

Tourism bodies were also seen having booths here where they are promoting diving in their respective countries.

Sabah Tourism, Tourism Malaysia and Philippines Depart of Tourism had extra-large booths to promote their products.

Other products sold here were popular dry bag brand HyperGear and RipCurl who were offering 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 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 seen at MIDE 2015 promoting unique destinations like Raja Ampat, Maldives, Manado and various other places.
Among them, the only Dive Oil Rig Resort in the world called Seaventures was also there. 
Seaventures is located off the island of Mabul in Sabah which is just nearby to Sipadan and is one of the most popular dive destinations in Malaysia.  Packages were seen being promoted by offering fantastic deals that can only be found during the event.
As we walked around the expo, we noticed many local divers buying diving packages to islands around Malaysia and some even to overseas and we were tempted to buy a package too. 

Reef Check Malaysia 

Some of the booths selling diving equipment

Nudi Fridge Magnets on sale

Customers checking out an underwater camera set up

ADCON or Asia Dive Conference
The event also highlights ADCON or Asia Dive Conference which is in its 2nd instalment at MIDE Malaysia.
This is a recreational dive conference initiated to cater for new divers and also professionals discussing diving information, technical advice, specialist lectures and most important, diver education.
A number of local and international speakers are invited to cover a spectrum of topics for both novice divers and professionals who seek to enhance their knowledge and acquire new skills.

Popular brand HyperGear with their dry bag products at MIDE

MIDE2015 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 during the month of June or July and is Malaysia's premier diving expo with over 10,000 people visiting the event.
In total after 10 years, there have been over 100,000 visitors to the expo which also provides great bargains and prices for all diving equipment and also dive packages.  For anyone interested in scuba diving, I would highly recommend you pay a visit to the Malaysia International Dive Expo here at PWTC, Kuala Lumpur.