KUALA LUMPUR: World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL), originally known as Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) has been named Best Established MICE Venue & Special Event at the Tourism Industry Awards 2025 (TIA 2025), cementing its status as a leader in Malaysia’s business events scene.
The award, presented on Aug 9 by Selangor‘s EXCO for Local Government and Tourism Datuk Ng Suee Lim, Tourism Selangor chief executive officer Chua Yee Ling, and TIA 2025 organising chairman Datuk Emmy Suraya Hussein, recognises industry players that deliver exceptional, holistic, and inclusive tourism experiences.
TIA 2025, organised by the Malaysia International Tourism Development Association (MiTDA) in collaboration with Tourism Selangor and Santai Travel magazine, was graced by Menteri Besar Selangor Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and Deputy Minister of Economy Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.
“This award reflects the continuous efforts of WTCKL’s team to lead the MICE or business events, industry not only in Malaysia but also internationally,” said Datuk Sri Dr Irmohizam Ibrahim, group managing director of WTCKL and board member of the World Trade Centres Association (WTCA).
“It further strengthens our drive to position Malaysia as a global hub for business events while also showcasing Malaysia’s exquisite hospitality to the world.”
As one of Malaysia’s most iconic convention centres, WTCKL continues to attract world-class conferences, exhibitions, and events, leveraging its professional services and strategic location. It offers a wide array of event spaces, exhibition halls, pillarless banquet halls, and functional rooms including the famous Dewan Merdeka. Its largest theatre can seat up to 3,000 guests.
This latest accolade serves as a springboard for WTCKL to further expand its global reach and competitiveness in the fast-evolving business events sector.
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