yes, at last a thread from me...anyway, after browsing quite sometimes, i realised that there isnt any specific thread regarding to this topic...so why don't i start one :) ....

LIMA http://mdic.mod.gov.my/mdic/english/logo_lima5.jpg has established as one of the major airshows in the world and its even in the world airshow calender. The next one will be from 6th Dec - 11th Dec 2005. from a humble beginning in 1991, it has grown bigger and had attracted hundreds of exhibitors which increased form year to year. it has achieved a tremendous success of promoting our aviation industry(i believe). As far as i'm concern its the only event that comprises both maritime and aerospace in this sphere(correct me if i'm wrong). Unlike other aerospace exhibition venues worldwide, which are usually held at urban airports, this event held once in two years in langkawi, which is also one of the world’s most desirable resort locations.

here are a few pics that i managed to find...

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Langkawi International Maritime and Air Show

Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) brings together the latest technology and products from the aerospace industries. LIMA is now established as one of the major airshow in the world. As a biennial event, the next series will be held in Langkawi Island, Malaysia in 2007. It will be held at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC), only a stone's throw away from Langkawi International Airport.

A brainchild of Malaysia's former Prime Minister, Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad, LIMA series of exhibition has proven to be an excellent platform for aerospace manufacturers and related industries to display and promote the latest aerospace technology to senior Government officials, both civil and military and leaders of industries from Malaysia as well as the Asia Pasific region. It represents an unique showcase for both the aerospace and maritime industries in the fast-expanding Asian commercial aviation, airport and defence markets.

What began in 1991 with the aim of making Langkawi as the venue for light and experimental aircraft to fly unhampered by heavy traffic modelled after Oshkosh in USA, LIMA is now on the world's airshow calendar where major players cannot afford to miss. Unlike anywhere in the world a four-hour flying display is held daily throughout the show and is a definite crowd puller.

Almost at every LIMA business deals were clinched as well as memorandum of understanding was signed. The LIMA '03 exhibition for example generated business totaling RM 2.182 Billion (USD 575 million) through 30 contracts, letter of offer and acceptance or intent and memorandum of understanding.

Source : wikipedia


This world-class event has been held biannually since 1991. Visitors are treated to a fantastic display of numerous state-of-the-art maritime and aerospace pieces and equipment, which come from all over the world. Delegates come to Langkawi as goodwill ambassadors of their countries. Apart from the static displays, there are also live shows where various kinds of planes demonstrate their advanced features and capabilities. The aerospace exhibition is held at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre while the maritime exhibition is held at the Star Cruises at Porto Malai.

Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC). Langkawi, Malaysia.

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MIEC

The Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC (http://www.lima.com.my/when_where/location.htm)) is the largest exhibition and convention facility in Langkawi. Located a stone throw away from Langkawi International Airport, Hotel Helang and Langkasuka Beach Resort. Since its opening in mid 1995, the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC), supported by a team of dedicated professionals, has emerged as Langkawi premier exhibition venue, having hosted a multitude of major events and the home of Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA `05). Superb facilities together with a friendly customer oriented approach makes it the most natural choice for some of the world's most important and elaborate events.


Ample space, elegant interiors and cosy furnishings with a built up area of 22,050 square meters of seminar and meeting areas and 49,400 square meters of outdoor display area coupled with state-of-the-art facilities, MIEC is the perfect venue for any type of event - be them small or large, formal or casual.

MIEC is not only a venue for exhibitions and conventions. It is also as an ideal place for private banquets, conferences, trade shows, meetings, concerts, symposiums and theme parties with a capacity to hold 10,000 persons comfortably and 1,200 persons for sit down banquets.


We are proud to list among them prestigious national and international events.

Some pics from LIMA 05

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Royal Malaysian Navy training vessel MV Mahsuri

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Singapore's LST.

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JERNAS missile system

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Yak-130 jet trainer.

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What else, an F-18D

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Lekiu class frigate.

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Laksamana Muhammad Amin missile corvette.

Need to wait until 2007...

Extensive tourism promo for Lima ’09
Wednesday June 3, 2009

KUALA LUMPUR: The Govern-ment will take full advantage of the 10th biennial Langkawi Inter-national Maritime Aerospace Exhibition (Lima) to promote tourism in the country.

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said his ministry has roped in the Tourism Ministry to make the event a success.

He said that apart from the submarine KD Tunku Abdul Rahman, the Royal Malaysian Navy’s latest acquisition which would be the star attraction, visitors to Lima could also expect a different kind of atmosphere as the two ministries would turn Langkawi into an “Island of Festival” during the five-day event starting on Dec 1.

Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen, who was also present at the press conference, said a special committee – Tourism Lima ’09 – would be set up to oversee the running of the programme.

“The organiser has held a meeting with hotel operators to discuss room rates. The rates should be competitive enough to attract return tourists,” she said.

The organiser has targeted 500 exhibitors with 270 companies from 22 countries which have confirmed their participation.

Ahmad Zahid said invitations to 394 delegates from 58 countries had been sent out.

Among the notable ones that have confirmed their participation are Finmeccanica Fincantieri of Italy; EADS and its subsidiary Eurocopter; Navantia of Spain; Rosoboronexpect of Russia; SAAB of Sweden; Bombardier of Canada; and Lockheed Martin and L-3 Communications of the United States.

He also witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the organiser HW LIMA Sdn Bhd and the event sponsors, Mimos and Malaysia Airlines Bhd.

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Tourism Players Welcome Night Market Proposal For LIMA '09
June 25, 2009 13:26 PM

LANGKAWI, June 25 (Bernama) -- Langkawi traders and tourism players on Thursday welcomed the suggestion by Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen that a night market be held in conjunction with the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2009 (LIMA '09) in December.

Langkawi Tourism Association chairman Shukri Shafie said apart from providing additional attraction to the biennial event, the night market would also benefit local traders.

"Tourists and Lima participants will also be able to visit the market and enjoy cultural performances," he said, adding that the event was one of the ways to showcase Malaysian culture to visitors.

Dr Ng, who made the suggestion at a recent dialogue with tourism industry players here, said that the ministry was prepared to bring in cultural troops from states in Malaysia to perform at the night market.

Chairman of the Langkawi branch of the Kedah Traders and Petty Traders Association, Ghazali Md Noor, also welcomed the suggestion, saying the market could either be sited at the Pekan Rabu complex in Kuah, Pantai Cenang or Padang Mat Sirat.

"This will further enliven the nightly atmosphere throughout the Lima," he said.

The association has over 500 members.

Chairman of the Langkawi branch of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents, Pishol Ishak, said the night market would help increase tourist arrival in future Lima events.

-- BERNAMA

Lima will be held from Dec 1 to 5
Saturday August 1, 2009

The Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (Lima ‘09) will be held from Dec 1 to 5, this year and not Dec 15 as reported.

LIMA '09 Attracts 330 Companies From 24 Countries
October 26, 2009 22:51 PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- A total of 330 companies from 24 countries have so far confirmed their participation in the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2009 (LIMA '09) from Dec 1 to 5.

Defence Ministry secretary-general Datuk Abu Bakar Abdullah said 53 types of aircraft and 71 warships would be making a bee-line towards Langkawi for the expo.

He said exhibitors from Australia, Russia, Norway, Poland, United Kingdom, South Africa and Singapore were among those coming.

Malaysia's first Scorpene submarine KD Tunku Abdul Rahman, which sailed back from France recently, will be displayed in public for the first time at Porto Malai.

"About 46,000 trade visitors are expected this year. On the fourth day, about 40,000 people are expected to turn up when the exhibition is opened to the public," he told reporters here.

Abu Bakar said the fact that LIMA was one of the most prestigious events in the world was also another factor why it remained popular and well supported.

He said the expo was one of the largest defence and civil showcases in the world, regularly attracting the global maritime and aerospace industries to the island.

LIMA 09 will maintain the venues, Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC) for the aerospace segment and the maritime equivalent at Porto Malai.

Among the aerospace attractions this year will be the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter and F-16 jet-fighters of the Singapore Air Force; a fly-past by a B-52 bomber of the United States Air Force; a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from the Royal Brunei Air Force; F/A-18D Hornets, Sukhoi Su-30MKM Flankers and MiG-29N Fulcrum jet-fighters of the Royal Malaysian Air Force; and Super Lynx and Fennec AS555 helicopters of the Royal Malaysian Navy.

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency will demonstrate water bombing with its Bombardier CL-415 airplane.

HW Lima Sdn Bhd now has the sole rights of organising the event. Previously, the company organised the maritime segment while the aerospace show was handled by another company.

Two conferences themed "The Changing nature of Maritime Securities: Challenges and the Applications of Technology" and "Air Power in Maritime Security" would also be held.

-- BERNAMA

MAF Medical Team Ready For Duty At LIMA '09
October 28, 2009 21:36 PM

LANGKAWI, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- For the first time ever, the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) will handle medical services during the Langkawi International Aerospace & Maritime Exhibition 2009 (LIMA '09) at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC) from Dec 1 to Dec 5.

LIMA '09 medical operations director Brg-Jen Datuk Dr Samiran Sarijan said 96 officers and personnel, including 20 doctors and medical specialists from various MAF units will be deployed throughout the event.

"A field hospital capable of housing 150 beds will be set up at the MIEC, which will be the main hall for the air show segment," he told reporters after a search and rescue training (SAREX LIMA 09) here Wednesday.

He said the medical team will cooperate with the Health Ministry's medical unit to handle emergency cases including the possibility of patients who need to be flown to hospitals in Alor Setar or Penang.

Meanwhile, SAREX LIMA 09 training director Brig-Jen Datuk Ansar Ali Majeth said the two-day Sarex training went well and tested the effectiveness and efficiency of government agencies to overcome emergency situations.

He said over 300 officers and personnel from 20 agencies including Malaysia Airlines (Mas) and Air Asia took part in the training fully conducted by the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) and the Civil Aviation Department.

LIMA 09 will see the participation of 330 companies from 24 countries which will display 53 types of aircraft and 71 fighter planes. Among the attraction for the air show are the Apache AH-64 twin-engine attack helicopter, and F-16 jet fighter from Singapore and a B-52 long-range, heavy bomber owned by the United States military.

The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency will also be doing a water bombing demonstration using its Bombardier CL-415 amphibious aircraft.

-- BERNAMA

70 Volunteers For LIMA 2009
November 28, 2009 16:39 PM

LANGKAWI, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Seventy volunteers will be on duty during the Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace (Lima 2009) exhibition on the legendary island from Dec 1 to 5, Langkawi Tourism Action Council facilities and services manager Suziana Wan Othman said on Saturday.

She said the volunteers would serve with the Lima 2009 organiser at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC) in Padang Matsirat.

HW Lima Sdn Bhd is the sole organiser of this year's edition of Lima. Previously, the biennial event was hosted by two organisers, separately for the maritime and aerospace segments.

Suziana said the volunteers had to attend a special course held by the tourism council.

Up to 325 exhibitors from 25 countries are expected to take part in this year's Lima.

Suziana said that in conjunction with Lima 2009, various exhibitions, sales and performances would be held at the Awana Porto Malai Resort and Pekan Rabu in Kuah.

She said more than 50 types of traditional food of the various states would be on show, among them "rendang Tok" (Perak), "satay tulang" (Negeri Sembilan), "otak-otak" (Johor), "bubur lambuk" (Kuala Lumpur), "nasi dagang" (Terengganu), "nasi kerabu" (Kelantan), "laksa Perlis" (Perlis) and "asam pedas" (Melaka).

Lima, which was started in 1991, is a major destination for manufacturers of aerospace and maritime products who target the Asia Pacific market.

-- BERNAMA

After 20 Years, LIMA 2009 Continues To Enthral
November 29, 2009 17:26 PM

LANGKAWI, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Despite having been around for nearly two decades, the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2009 (LIMA 2009) is hardly short on 'firsts' and fresh elements as it enters 10th edition next week.

Like the legendary status accorded the island where the event will be held, LIMA is set to continue maintaining its iconic status, in as far as appeal and relevance are concerned.

If previous LIMA editions were usually co-hosted by two different maritime and aerospace organisers, what's distinctive this year is that there is just a single organiser.

HW Lima Sdn Bhd, the maritime segment host since 1997, has been mandated to solely host this year's LIMA edition at the island from Dec 1 to 5.

"We are building on our good work done previously. We believe this year's LIMA will proceed smoothly," said HW Lima managing director Ahmad Dzuhri Abdul Wahab.

What will be an interesting feature about LIMA 2009, is that the maritime and aerospace exhibition will be merged under one roof at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC).

According to the organiser, over 325 exhibitors from 25 countries would take part in this year's edition.

This means, there will be no booth for the maritime exhibition at the Awana Porto Malai. Only vessels will be berthed there.

There are 96 vessels, including warships, which will be docking at the Awana Porto Malai.

This year, LIMA is where Malaysia's submarine KD Tunku Abdul Rahman will be making its maiden appearance and likely to emerge as the main attraction at the maritime's segment show.

"We will be welcoming our own submarine, KD Tunku Abdul Rahman. I feel that she is going to be the main attraction at Awana Porto Malai," said Ahmad Dzuhri.

KD TAR is a Scorpene-class conventional submarine that is diesel electric powered. Built by DCNS of France and Navantia of Spain, it is said to be one of the most advanced and silent submarines, to date.

Another 'first' for LIMA is that for the first time in its history, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) will make an appearance.

Armed with its AH-64D Longbow Apache helicopter and F-16 Fighting Falcon jet, the RSAF is set to thrill the crowds of LIMA 2009, with the fanciful aerial displays of both aircrafts.

Also making a debut at this year's air show is the United States Air Force B-52 bomber. It is set to offer a special treat by performing a low-level fly-past.

Having begun in 1991, LIMA is now the premier destination for aerospace and maritime manufacturers targeting the Asia Pacific market in the defence, enforcement and civil sectors.

-- BERNAMA

LIMA '09
Host provides free bus service from Kuah to MIEC
2009/11/30


LANGKAWI, Mon: Twenty buses have been specially chartered by HW Lima Sdn Bhd, the host for this year's Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 09), to transport visitors to the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC), beginning tomorrow.

HW Lima Sdn Bhd managing director Ahmad Dzuhri Abdul Wahab said the free bus service would be provided to avoid traffic congestion.

The bus would pass through Kuah town, Jalan Pantai Kok and hotels at Pantai Cenang to transport visitors to MIEC, he added.

Besides the bus service, Ahmad Dzuhri said the there would also be 12 high-powered motorcycles offering a similar service for visitors, as well as to transport participants from their hotels to MIEC.

Lima begins tomorrow and will end on Dec 5. -- BERNAMA

Sapura, All Set To Impress Visitors At LIMA '09
November 30, 2009 16:07 PM

LANGKAWI, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- The Sapura Group, a leading home-grown technology provider, is all set to impress visitors to the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA 09) exhibition.

Its Group President and Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Shahril Shamsuddin said, the group, via Sapura Secure Technologies, would showcase its ability to integrate various types of secured communication network.

He said the centerpiece of the group's showcase would be its innovative home-grown 1Network system.

"The Group is pleased to showcase at a premier exhibition such as LIMA our secured communication capabilities including 1Network that will enable our customers to maximise utilisation of assets," he said in a statement here Monday.

Sapura will also display its Intergrated Command and Control (ICC) solutions.

Visitors to LIMA 09, beginnning tomorrow until Dec 5, will also have the opportunity to witness the flight demonstration of Sapura's own Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).

Shahril said the world-class UAV was another of the group's proprietary technology which has since received positive response from foreign customers.

He also said since 1997 the Sapura Group has invested more that RM200 million on research and development activities in Malaysia's ICT sector and also beyond the Malaysian shores.

"The company have been aggresively developing our R&D capabilities in Australia.

"Subsequent to our success in the Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV) for maritime deployment, we have also developed the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Western Australia the past two years," he said.



-- BERNAMA

The Sky's The Limit For LIMA 2009
November 30, 2009 15:13 PM

LANGKAWI, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- Pardon the pun, but the sky's the limit for the high-profile Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2009 (LIMA 2009) which begins tomorrow.

In as far as its fame is concerned, there is simply no question of the iconic exhibition going unnoticed.

The roads in this legendary island, to say the least, are already singing praises of LIMA 2009, as they are lined with countless banners and buntings promoting the show.

At the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC), exhibitors are busy putting the final touches to the bienniel show which is set to mesmerise 30,000 visitors who will be in awe of the myriad of aerospace, maritime and defence equipments.

The five-day LIMA 2009 will see over 325 participating exhibitors from 25 countries.

Among international companies taking part in the event include Eurocopter, Thales, BAE Systems, DCNS and AgustaWestland.

Local participation comprises companies such as National Aerospace & Defence Industries Sdn Bhd (NADI), Airod Sdn Bhd, Boustead Naval Shipyard and Composites Technology & Research Malaysia (CTRM).

Fifty-four participating aircrafts are flying in by today, for display at the tarmac.

There will also be daily, aerial displays where visitors will simply be spellbound with thrilling performances from pilots pushing their aircrafts to the edge.

Leading the pack is the gung-ho Royal Malaysian Air Force's Sukhoi-30MKM.

The highly agile fighter will be joined by frontline combat aircrafts from the Republic of Singapore Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force.

At Awana Porto Malai, all 96 participating vessels, including warships, will be berthed there.

Malaysia's submarine KD Tunku Abdul Rahman will make its maiden appearance in LIMA, and likely to emerge the main attraction at the maritime's segment show.

More than 10 memoranda of understandings (MoUs) are expected to be sealed at this year's LIMA.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is scheduled to witness the MoUs on Wednesday.

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who had been in the island since Dec 23, had without fail dropped by at the venues to keep abreast with the preparation.

"It has been very busy days for me. We want to keep the show goes well," he said.

As for HW Lima Sdn Bhd, the event organiser, preparation for the show was quiet smooth sailing.

"Alhamdullihah, everything goes well," said HW Lima managing director Ahmad Dzuhri Abdul Wahab.

Having begun in 1991, LIMA is now the premier destination for aerospace and maritime manufacturers targeting the Asia Pacific market in the defence, enforcement and civil sectors.

-- BERNAMA

High-Powered Motorcycles For Lima '09 Visitors
November 30, 2009 14:32 PM

LANGKAWI, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- Eleven high-powered motorcycles have been readied for use by visitors to the 2009 Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (Lima '09) to avoid traffic congestion, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

He said he suggested the measure after he visited the Le Bourget air show in Paris recently.

"When I was in Paris, I saw how effective it was to use motorcycles to get around to avoid traffic congestion," he said.

Ahmad Zahid said he expected 50,000 visitors to be at the exhibition.

He said this to reporters here Monday after officiating the Air Chiefs Conference in conjunction with the exhibition that will begin tomorrow until Dec 5.

Also at the officiating ceremony was Malaysian Armed Forces chief, Jeneral Tan Sri Azizan Ariffin, and Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) chief Jeneral Datuk Seri Rodzali Daud.

-- BERNAMA

MASwings To Participate In LIMA Exhibition
November 29, 2009 16:15 PM

KOTA KINABALU, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- MASwings will showcase its ATR72-500 aircraft at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA '09) from Dec 1-5.

The airline is also expected to sign the acceptance of its seventh ATR72-500 worth RM80 million during the exhibition.

In a statement, MASwings said it received its seventh ATR72-500 from Toulouse on Thursday and would arrive in Langkawi tomorrow in time for the LIMA exhibition before commencing its operations in Sabah and Sarawak.

Besides showcasing the aircraft, the public would be able to view, among others, the specially-designed cabin which was configured to 68 leather seats, it said.

Mohd Salleh said: "MASwings' participation in the LIMA exhibition is a tangible demonstration of our effort in promoting Sabah and Sarawak to the world."

"We are committed in our effort to work with various tourism bodies to increase domestic tourism in tandem with our tagline, connecting the world to Sabah and Sarawak, as well as establishing MASwings as a preferred carrier in the region," he added.

MASwings is expected to receive three more ATR72-500 aircraft, making a total of 10 ATRs by April next year.

MASwings started its operations on Oct 1, 2007 and offers more than 950 weekly flights serving 22 destinations in Sarawak and Sabah as well as Labuan.

It currently has a fleet of three Fokker 50s, four Twin Otters and seven ATR72s.

-- BERNAMA

Malaysia beli 3 kapal MSS
1 Disember 2009

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AHMAD ZAHID (kanan) berbual dengan seorang daripada peserta (tengah)
selepas merasmikan Pameran Maritim dan Udara Antarabangsa Langkawi
(LIMA) 2009 di Langkawi semalam.

LANGKAWI - Kementerian Pertahanan akan memberi keutamaan kepada 'rakan' dalam rancangan pembelian tiga kapal bantuan pelbagai guna (MSS) untuk memperkuatkan armada Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM).

Menterinya, Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi berkata, syarikat atau negara luar yang bersetuju memindahkan teknologi, berkongsi pengalaman dan memberi latihan kepada TLDM sahaja akan diberi keutamaan.

Katanya, perolehan kapal tersebut akan dibuat secara tender terbuka kepada negara-negara 'rakan' di seluruh dunia bermula daripada Rancangan Malaysia Kesepuluh (RMK-10) sehingga RMK-12.

"TLDM akan menghantar satu kumpulan pegawainya untuk membuat penilaian, menentukan reka bentuk dan saiz kapal tersebut agar sesuai dengan limbungan TLDM di negara ini.

"Selain itu, 'rakan' yang diberikan kontrak hendaklah membina sebuah daripada tiga kapal tersebut di negara ini bagi memudahkan pemindahan teknologi," katanya kepada pemberita di atas kapal frigat KD Lekui di Awana Porto Malai di sini semalam.

Beliau berada di Langkawi bagi meninjau persiapan Pameran Maritim dan Udara Antarabangsa Langkawi 2009 (LIMA 2009) bermula hari ini sehingga Sabtu ini.

Ahmad Zahid bagaimanapun enggan mendedahkan kos bagi sebuah kapal MSS tetapi berkata, pembinaannya mengambil masa 48 bulan untuk disiapkan.

"Kita akan mengambil kesempatan untuk belajar kelebihan yang ada pada sesebuah kapal pelbagai guna Korea dan sebuah kapal perang Singapura yang dilengkapi peluru berpandu canggih menyertai LIMA 2009," katanya.

Tiga buah MSS itu adalah bagi menggantikan sebuah daripada dua kapal pelbagai guna yang terbakar di Lumut, Perak baru-baru ini, tambah beliau.

Perolehan baru LIMA 2009
Oleh ZAKI SALLEH 1 Disember 2009
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MENTERI Pertahanan, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi menunjukkan isyarat bagus dari kokpit pesawat MB339 CM milik TUDM semasa meninjau persiapan LIMA 2009.

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PERSIAPAN rancak dijalankan sejak beberapa hari lalu untuk memastikan kelancaran LIMA 2009 di Pulau Langkawi yang bermula hari ini sehingga 5 Disember 2009.

Najib Happy With Response To LIMA 2009
December 02, 2009 15:11 PM

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LANGKAWI, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today expressed satisfaction with the response to the 2009 Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (Lima 2009) exhibition, saying it was seen as a relevant and beneficial event even in the wake of the world economic downturn.

"I am proud to see that Lima 2009 has received good response from international exhibitors.

"Lima is an established maritime and aerospace show in the region and, despite the world economic crisis, the response has been most encouraging," he told a news conference after witnessing the signing of several memorandums and contracts between the government and defence industry companies in conjunction with Lima 2009, here.

Lima 2009, which opened yesterday and will be on until Saturday, has drawn 325 exhibitors from 25 countries, among them international companies such as Eurocopter, BAE Systems, Thales and the DCNS Group.

Lima, launched in 1991, is now a major destination for companies manufacturing maritime and aerospace equipment which have the Asia Pacific as the target market in the defence, enforcement and civil sectors.

Najib also expressed satisfaction with the participation of aircraft and vessels in Lima 2009.

"This time, the maritime event is the biggest yet," he said. Fifty-four aircraft and 99 vessels, including warships, are taking part in Lima 2009.

The prime minister also had words of praise for local companies which had upgraded their capabilities and were able to compete with the international firms.

"The four measures adopted by the government have helped, step by step, to enhance the capacity of the local companies, which have come for recognition in the region and also the world," he said.

The government's assistance for these companies has been by way of support for the vendor development programmes and through its procurement policy, he added.

The government procurement policy gave priority to local companies if they had the capacity, he said, adding that the government approach was to undertake procurement based on national projects or programmes, such as the Government Integrated Radio Network (GIRIN) which facilitated communication among 13 government departments.

Asked about new ideas pertaining to organising future Lima exhibitions, Najib said it would be left to the Defence Ministry to make proposals.

"I hope we can continue to hold Lima because it will serve as the highlight for all our programmes directed towards Lima for the signing of contracts and so on," he said.

Najib also said that the holding of Lima in Langkawi helped to promote tourism.

-- BERNAMA

RM3.4 Billion Worth Of Contracts Sealed At Second Day Of LIMA
December 02, 2009 18:29 PM
By Nor Baizura Basri

LANGKAWI, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- The Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2009) saw RM3.4 billion worth of contracts sealed at the second day Wednesday.

The deals were between the Malaysian government and private sector companies both foreign and local, as well as between local and foreign companies.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak witnessed the signing of all the deals.

The government, through the Defence Ministry (MINDEF) signed seven memoranda of agreements and a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with four local companies namely Boustead Naval Shipyard Sdn Bhd, Aerotree Defence and Services Sdn Bhd, Ikramatic Synergy Sdn Bhd and Star Fest Sdn Bhd and three foreign companies.

The foreign companies were MBDA France, DCNS France and SAAB Avitronics of South Africa.

"The contract with the local companies is worth RM949.6 million for training simulators, spares and missile systems upgrade while the foreign companies contracts were worth RM321.3 million," said the Defence Ministry in a statement issued here.

Meanwhile, the MoU signed was for cooperation in the Malaysian Defence and Security Technology Park in Sungkai, Perak between MINDEF and Masterplan Consulting Sdn Bhd.

The contracts between local and international companies meanwhile involved two contracts, one memorandum of agreement and three MoU. The value of these contracts amounted to RM2.2 billion.

One of the deals involved Composite Technology Research Malaysia Sdn Bhd securing contracts worth over RM1 billion from Spirit AeroSystems (Europe) Ltd, which among others was for the manufacture and supply of wing composites components for Airbus A350XWB.

-- BERNAMA

LIMA 09 Kicks Off With Aerobatic Display
December 01, 2009 19:55 PM

LANGKAWI, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- The Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2009 (LIMA 09) kicked-off on Tuesday with a captivating aerobatic display by several aircraft.

The aerial display started when three Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) MIG-29N air interdiction aircraft dubbed "Taufan Ganas" awed dignitaries with death defying aerobatic manoeuvres.

The 12-minute aerial display captivated the audience and proved that the the ageing MIG supersonic aircraft still possessed fearsome capability.

Malaysia which has 18 MIG-29N had decided to decommision the aircraft next year and replace it with a more capable and all-rounder multi role combat aircraft (MRCA).

RMAF's Sukhoi SU-30MKM then took to the skies, captivating audience with textbook precision, reinforcing its tag as the most capable and state-of-the-art fighter aircraft in Malaysia's inventory.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) Apache AH-64D Longbow attack helicopter made its maiden appearance in Malaysian airspace with similar jaw-dropping aerial display along with the F-16C/D Fighting Falcon aircraft.

Making a comeback to LIMA was the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F-111 "Aadvark" before a Guam-based United States B-52 "Stratofortress" made a historic flypass over Langkawi skies for the first time at LIMA 09.

The presence of a B-52, famous for its "carpet bombing" role during the Vietnam and the Gulf war was another highlight of LIMA 09.

Singapore's participation in the form of the Apache helicopter and Falcon aircraft was its first for LIMA.

A total of 15 aircraft and helicopters have been slated to perform daily aerial displays throughout LIMA 09.

Over 325 exhibitors from 25 countries are participating at LIMA 09 which showcases a myriad of aerospace, maritime and defence equipments.

International defence companies taking part in LIMA 09 include Eurocopter, Thales, DCNS, BAE Systems and AgustaWestland.

Local participants include companies such as National Aerospace & Defence Industries Sdn Bhd (NADI), Airod Sdn Bhd, Boustead Naval Shipyard and Composites Technology & Research Malaysia (CTRM).

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi opened LIMA 09 at Mahsuri International Exhibition Center (MIEC) here.

Also present was former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, the architect behind LIMA, and Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean, who is also the republic's defence minister.

LIMA 09 is expected to draw over 30,000 visitors.

-- BERNAMA

Pendapatan aeroangkasa negara bertambah 7%
3 Disember 2009 / 15 Zulhijjah 1430

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Najib Tun Razak menerima cenderamata sambil diperhatikan oleh Ahmad Zahid
Hamidi (kanan) semasa jamuan Makan Malam Gala LIMA 2009 di Langkawi, semalam.

LANGKAWI 2 Dis. - Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak berkata, pendapatan negara dalam bidang aeroangkasa dijangka bertambah sebanyak tujuh peratus kepada RM26.2 bilion tahun ini berbanding RM24.5 bilion tahun lalu.

Menurut Perdana Menteri, unjuran itu berdasarkan perkembangan bidang tersebut yang mencatatkan pertumbuhan memberangsangkan dalam tempoh 10 tahun lalu.

''Industri aeroangkasa Malaysia berkembang lebih dua kali ganda dalam tempoh 10 tahun kebelakangan ini iaitu sebanyak RM10.8 bilion pada 2001 kepada RM24.5 bilion tahun lalu.

''Ini kerana dalam tempoh itu, Malaysia berjaya menarik pelaburan asing daripada syarikat pengeluar terkemuka seperti Honeywell Aerospace Avionics and Spirit Aerosystems, General Electric dan Eurocopter," katanya.

Beliau yang juga Menteri Kewangan berkata demikian ketika berucap pada jamuan Makan Malam Gala bagi meraikan 244 delegasi luar negara sempena Pameran Udara dan Maritim Antarabangsa Langkawi (LIMA) 2009 di sini hari ini.

Hadir sama, Sultan Brunei, Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah; Menteri Pertahanan, Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi; Menteri Pelancongan, Datuk Seri Dr. Ng Yen Yen; dan Menteri Besar Kedah, Datuk Seri Azizan Abdul Razak.

Perdana Menteri memberi jaminan, prestasi sebegitu bakal diteruskan Malaysia dari semasa ke semasa meskipun dunia berhadapan dengan keadaan ekonomi yang tidak menentu.

Dalam pada itu, katanya, LIMA kali ini menyaksikan pemeteraian kontrak pertahanan yang memberangsangkan iaitu sebanyak RM9.8 bilion.

"Saya yakin menjelang hujung minggu ini, angka ini akan melepasi tahap RM10 bilion," katanya.

Berdasarkan satu laporan, katanya, perbelanjaan pertahanan negara-negara ASEAN akan melebihi RM1.1 trilion menjelang 2020.

Sementara itu, Najib menegaskan, semua negara di dunia perlu bekerjasama dalam memastikan keselamatan global yang menjadi tanggungjawab semua pihak.

Dengan mengambil contoh insiden rampasan dua kapal tangki Malaysia di perairan Teluk Aden, Somalia tahun lalu, beliau berkata, kejadian itu membuktikan keselamatan global kini berkait rapat dengan kerjasama global.

''Dalam dunia global kini, ketidakstabilan sesebuah negara akan turut menjejaskan keselamatan negara lain walaupun tahapnya berbeza-beza," jelasnya.

I just came back from Langkawi for LIMA '09 today. I managed to see the airshow but there is no acrobatic team performing like the red arrows..but the aircraft stunts performed by RMAF, RSAF and RAAF are really good. It shows the capabilities of the fighter aircraft. I really amazed with the agility of RSAF's F-16 and Apache attack helicopter. I thought USAF's B-52 Stratofortress is going to fly over but it did not..I really wanted to see this mighty bomber. Well..I hope can see it next time in 2011 :cheers:.

RM4.7b contracts inked at LIMA
Published: 2009/12/05

A total of RM4.7 billion worth of contracts were signed during the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2009 as of yesterday.

The unofficial value, however, could be at least RM9.5 billion, said Defence Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

"Many of these contracts involve parties from abroad, between Malaysian and foreign companies," he told a press conference before the 10th LIMA edition came to a close today.

The previous event, LIMA 2009, saw RM11 billion worth of deals sealed.

This certainly reflected the continuous optimism of market players despite the global financial crisis, Zahid said, expecting several more deals to be signed including for the supply of military equipment and assets over the next two years.

He said Malaysian companies that started off as marketing agents for international defence and security products, had now become major players in the defence industry.

"For example, Boustead Group has registered more than 3,000 local vendors, of which 2,000 of them are active.

"Of these, about 600 vendors are present in the market, not only to strengthen the shipping industry but involve in the manufacturing of materials and equipment for the global defence industry," he said.

He said the achievement made by some Malaysian companies reflected their commitment to strengthening the industry, and this would help support LIMA 2011 -- a possible defence industry hub for Asean.

"Asean member countries can see a display of great potential defence assets that can be used in their countries and forge greater collaboration among industry players in the region," Zahid said.

"I reckon for the next two years, we would be able to invite more participants especially the aircraft manufacturers. And we would also like to invite neighbouring airforce teams here not only for static display of their assets but to participate in the airshow," he said.

LIMA 2011 will be organised by HW Lima Sdn Bhd.

-- Bernama

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LIMA relevant platform for aerospace, defence industries
7th December, 2009

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LANGKAWI: The Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) is still a relevant business platform for the aerospace and defence industries.

Despite the impact of the global financial crisis still being felt, RM4.7 billion worth of contracts were clinched in five days during the 10th edition that ended Saturday.

It shows that opportunities for future business in the aerospace and defence industries are still promising.

Some of these contracts were secured by Malaysian companies, reflecting their growing reputation and global recognition.

Even though the value of contracts during LIMA 2009 was lower compared with RM11 billion in the previous edition two years ago, the fact that business deals did come through is a reflection of optimism of industry players, locally and internationally.

Malaysian companies especially have shown their true capabilities and gained greater reputation and recognition with many having been awarded contracts by global aerospace and defence companies like BAE Systems and Boeing.

Composite Technology Research Malaysia Sdn Bhd, for example, has a current book order of RM2.8 billion from various customers to manufacture Airbus and Boeing parts.

Surely, the company will not stop there as former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has thrown them a new challenge – to create, design and build a cheaper single-seater aircraft on its own entirely based on the Eagle 130B aircraft frame which the company has successfully manufactured.

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Malaysian companies had surely shown their true capability with the introduction of new products such as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)s.

This, he said, could further strengthen the industry and help support LIMA 2011 to become a defence industry hub for Asean.

Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) senior vice president (intelligence and research) Lt Col Ir Kamarulzaman Zainal said Malaysia had the capacity to emerge as a regional aerospace centre by 2015 since the country was now well equipped with all the basic requirements to be a regional major player.

Despite the global economic slowdown, he said, the local aerospace industry was forecast to grow at a comfortable rate of about eight per cent next year due to the expansion of the aero-manufacturing and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) sub-sectors.

He said the industry’s turnover was expected to increase to RM26 billion this year from RM25 billion last year despite the global economic slowdown.

The pressure of lowering production and operating costs due to the global economic slowdown would further promote more new investments and outsourcing activities in Malaysia, he added.

Malaysia had attracted more than 13 foreign aerospace investments between 2006 and 2008, including the plan by a first tier manufacturer to establish their business in the country.

The total value of new and reinvestment projects during the period was more than RM1.4 billion with a threefold increase seen from 2007 to about RM990 million in 2008.

Since 1991, LIMA has emerged as the premier destination for aerospace and maritime players, targeting the Asia-Pacific market in the civil, defence and enforcement sectors.

LIMA exhibition continues to attract
Wednesday December 9, 2009
By EMBUN MAJID

FOR five days the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC) air space was filled with the sound of fighter jets and helicopters participating in the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) Exhibition 2009.

The 10th edition of the exhibition held from Dec 1 until Dec 5 saw the participation of 325 exhibitors from 25 countries showcasing their latest hardware for military and civil use.

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Firepower: A greater local presence can be felt and seen at the
Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2009.

The exhibition was open to public for only one day, on Dec 5, the last day of the five-day LIMA event.

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I want: Five-month-old Amsha Wafiq Ahmad Azamiruddin appears awed by
model helicopters during his visit with (from left) his mother Rosafizawati
Shuib, 28, father Ahmad Azamiruddin Mohd Kamal,28, and Siti Fatimah
Mohamad, 54,.

Former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who visited the exhibition, said it was worthy to note that more local companies were participating in the exhibition since it was first held in 1991.

For housewife Siti Fatimah Mohamad, 54, from Ipoh, Perak, her family has yet to miss the LIMA exhibition since its inception.

She was there with her husband Mohd Kamal Saad, 56, her son Ahmad Azamiruddin Mohd Kamal, 28, and wife Rosafizawati Shuib, 28, and their five-month-old Amshar Wafiq Ahmad Azamiruddin.

“In the first LIMA, my son was only 12. I think it was LIMA which ignited his interest in the aerospace industry so much so that he is now working as an aeronautical engineer with a composite manufacturing company in Bukit Kayu Hitam.”

Siti Fatimah said as a “veteran visitor”, she could see vast improvements in the display of aircraft and weaponry.

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Family activity: The Wong family taking a closer look at a ship model during
their visit to the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre on the last day of
LIMA 2009.

For lorry driver M. Gobalakrisnan, 45, from Kulim, he came to the exhibition after being pestered by his two sons Sambagamaran, 14, and Magendran, 13.

He said his two boys were interested in joining the army and the LIMA show enabled them to have a closer look at armed forces life.

Twins Mohd Shafiq Najmi Shukri and Mohd Shauki Najmi Shukri, seven, and their elder brother Mohd Shahmi Farhan, nine, from Kuala Ibai, Terengganu, said they were excited to be able to have a closer look at the aircraft on display.

“It was so cool to see all the aircraft and ships displayed here. We also enjoyed the air show and the sound of the fighter jets ‘whooshing’ over our heads was so exiting,” said Mohd Shahmi Farhan.

Ferry operator Wong Sie Kiong, 36, from Kuah, Langkawi said that he brought along his mother Lau Long Hua, 65, to this year’s exhibition. “I have been staying in Langkawi for about 10 years now and this is my mother’s first visit to the event. I also brought my son, Yu Keat, seven, to see the weapons and aircraft first hand.”

Yu Keat said he was an avid player of the computer war simulation game, Red Alert, and some of the aircraft in the game such as the Sukhoi jet fighter and Apache helicopter could be seen up close.

Nerves of steel
By S. ARULLDAS Thursday December 1, 2011
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THE national aerobatics team, scheduled to perform for the first time at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) 2011 defence trade and exhibition show next week, completed their final training session at the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) base in Butterworth.

The performance by the team of ‘Kris Sakti’ pilots — a joint initiative by the Defence Ministry and the private sector — impressed the top air force brass including the RMAF air operations commander Lt-Jen Datuk Seri Ackbal Abdul Samad.

The pilots used the German-made Extra 300L monoplanes.

“It is a fantastic performance by our pilots, I am impressed by their skills as they were trained in the United Kingdom,” he told a press conference after witnessing the final review at the base.

LIMA 2011 will be held between Dec 6 and 10 at the Langkawi International Airport, the Mahsuri International Exhibition Hall, and at the sea off Awana Porto Malai.

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LIMA off to a flying start
Wednesday December 7, 2011
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High-tech hardware: Najib and Defence Minister Datuk Seri Dr
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (right) looking at an exhibit at a booth at the LIMA exhibition hall yesterday.

LANGKAWI: Slicing through the air, two planes from the aerobatics team Krisakti arched in curves, painting a heart with their slipstreams on a clear blue sky.

Then, zooming in from the side, the third and final member of the team “pierced” the “heart” with an “arrow” as a sign of love and support for the nation and its leadership.

Performing at the aerial display on the first day of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2011, Krisakti did the nation proud as the country’s first professional aerobatics team.

The team performed an eight-minute display that wowed VIPs, exhibitors and guests at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre.

In total, 10 different aircraft took part in the one-and-a-half hour aerial display yesterday.

Among the breathtaking performances were that of the Typhoon BAE that dived and looped effortlessly through the air, before roaring in a vertical climb so high that left it just a tiny dot in the sky.

France’s Rafale Dassault was also impressive as it showed off its manoeuvring capabilities – at times, moving so slowly, it almost seemed static in the sky.

The Boeing F/A18E Hornet drew delighted gasps as it rolled and flipped, often blazing off in the direction of the sun, blinding spectators as they tried to follow the daring trajectory.

The show ended with a stunning five-plane aerial display performed by RMAF’s MiG29Ns.

The airshow, which was witnessed by the country’s top brass including Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, was one of the highlights at LIMA 2011’s opening ceremony.

The five-day event is expected to attract more than 70,000 attendees from 56 countries.

Airshows and naval displays will be held daily while 64 aircraft and 59 warships will acknowledge their presence throughout the event.

The exhibition will be open to the public from Friday to Saturday.

CTRM Aero, NSB ink marine vessel deal



CTRM Aero Composites Sdn Bhd got the thumbs up today as an internationally recognised expert in composites research and technology by Indonesia-based North Sea Boats (NSB).

Their track record landed them in a synergy with NSB to develop, produce, market, sell and service advanced technology composites marine vessels.

In a statement here, NSB managing director John Ivar Allan Lundin said the vessels would be for the defence and security market in the Asean region in particular as well as the international market.


The partnership agreement signing between CTRM subsidiary CTRM Composites Engineering (CTRM CE) and NSB were held today at the on-going Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2011.

Expanding on this synergy, CTRM CE chief executive officer Mohd Shafee Mohd Ali said the partnership would fuse regional technology expertise and foster greater co-operation between regional industry players like CTRM CE and NSB.

This, he said, would pave the way for superior production of high performance marine vessels.

" With NSB’s expertise in designing and developing high performance marine vessels for defence and security purposes and CTRM’s cutting edge in composites fabrication, we expect to achieve a superior production, " he said.

CTRM specialises in the manufacture of composites components for commercial and military aircraft.

NSB, based in East Java, has been actively engaged in the design and development of boats used by the Indonesian Special Forces.




- Bernama/ Borneo Times -

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42,000 visitors at LIMA on first day it opens to the public
09 December 2011
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LANGKAWI: About 42,000 members of the public passed through the doors of the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC) to witness the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2011 (LIMA '11) when it was opened to the public, here today.

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the growing number of visitors showed that the biennial event had attracted greater public attention from all over the country.

"On the first day's attendance, LIMA'11 breaks the record when about 15,000 trade visitors were recorded. Today, when it was first opened to the public, we saw that until 12.35pm, there were already over 35,000 visitors arriving," he told reporters, here today.

He said besides demonstrations and exhibitions as major attractions, the cooperation between the various parties combined with hard work had also contributed to the success of the event, especially publicity from the media.

In this 11th edition of the defence and security show, the organisers agreed to reduce the entrance fee for the public to visit the LIMA exhibition at MIEC to RM10 from today until tomorrow. -- BERNAMA

NGV Tech & DSME RMN Training Vessel



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