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54   EXHIBITION PREVIEW                                                            JAN/FEB 2026 FDM ASIA | www.fdmasia.com





          MIFF 2026                         17 Halls’ concept, the event spans   Strengthening Local Industry

                                            a total of 100,000 square metres of
                                                                              Standing on The Global Stage
          March 4-7, 2026                   exhibition space.                 Last year’s edition generated an estimated
          MITEC & WTCKL                        MIFF 2026, with its ‘Source. Connect.   US$1.31 billion in on-site sales—up three
          Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia            Trade.’ tagline, brings together more   percent from the previous year. This
                                            than 700 exhibitors and 20,000 buyers   aligns with Malaysia’s industry ranking

                he Malaysian International Furniture   from 140 countries and regions, further   as among the top 10 largest furniture
                Fair (MIFF), one of Southeast   positioning it as the region’s premier   exporters in the world, with approximately
          TAsia’s largest furniture trade   platform for sourcing innovative, quality,   80 percent of its production destined for
          shows, continues to break new ground   and competitively priced furniture.  international markets.
          as a longstanding business platform that   “This year’s MIFF marks more than   MIFF annually supports Malaysia’s
          delivers tangible results and a launchpad   30 years of global industry trust for an   furniture industry, which brings in
          for the region’s top furniture makers to   event with proven sales performance and   approximately US$4.2 billion in revenue
          showcase world-class craftsmanship   a consistent track record of connecting   due to its world-class export infrastructure,
          and design.                       global buyers and sellers to deliver real   skilled workforce, strategic location and

            Now into its 32nd edition, the   business opportunities,” said Ms. Kelie   multicultural business environment.
          one-of-its-kind event takes place from   Lim, General Manager of MIFF.   Malaysia is also a key beneficiary
          4–7 March 2026 at two venues in the   “It has also provided unmatched   of the “China+1” sourcing strategy.
          capital: the Malaysia International Trade &   international exposure for brands seeking   International buyers increasingly turn to the
          Exhibition Centre (MITEC) and the World   to grow beyond borders, celebrates   region for its exceptional craftsmanship,
          Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL).   heritage craftsmanship and champions   design intelligence, supply reliability and
            With its signature ‘1 Fair, 2 Venues,   new design trends and technologies.”  robust export capacity.

                                                                                 By connecting global buyers with
                                                                              the country’s manufacturing excellence
                                                                              via networking sessions, seminars and
                                                                              other business-related initiatives, MIFF
                                                                              continues to drive exports and reinforce
                                                                              the country’s position in the international
                                                                              market.
                                                                                 Extending  this commitment  for  the
                                                                              2026 edition, MIFF’s new partnership with

                                                                              the Malaysia External Trade Development
                                                                              Corporation (MATRADE) as its International
                                                                              Trade Partner leverages MATRADE’s
                                                                              extensive international network to further
                                                                              promote Malaysian furniture globally,
                                                                              unlocking  greater  export  and  sourcing
                                                                              opportunities for both buyers and exhibitors.
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