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MIHAS 2026 — Malaysia International Halal Showcase

Dates
September 23, 2026 – September 26, 2026
Venue
MITEC
Location
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Sectors
Events & Shows, Business Development +1
Scale
1,200+ exhibitors

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About This Event

The world's largest halal trade fair, organised by Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE). Covers food, non-food, personal care, pharmaceuticals, Islamic finance, logistics, and packaging.

MIHAS sits at the centre of Malaysia's halal export ecosystem — the Malaysia country profile covers market size, regulatory framework (JAKIM), top sectors, and export routes for buyers planning a sourcing trip.

Most exhibitors at MIHAS hold certification from JAKIM, Malaysia's national halal certifier — the gold-standard mark recognised across ASEAN, the Middle East, and most major halal-import markets.

Who Should Attend

Halal certification bodiesImporters, distributors & wholesalersRetail & procurement buyersHalal trade buyers across Southeast Asia

Vision

“Beyond scale to substance — a high-integrity platform where global buyers and exporters can engage with confidence, built on three pillars: Shaping Trust (regulated-by-design product vetting), Pioneer Leadership (22 years of expertise plus Malaysia's institutional strengths), and Driving Resilience (AI-powered business matching).”

Why This Market Matters

Deals concluded at MIHAS 2025
RM 6.05 billion

2025

Trade visitors at MIHAS 2025
50,340

2025

Exhibition booths at MIHAS 2025
2,400

2025

Business meetings facilitated at MIHAS 2025
4,000

2025

PR value generated at MIHAS 2025
RM 37 million

2025

Industry clusters covered
14

2025

MIHAS 2026 trade target
RM 4.3 billion+

2026

MIHAS 2026 booth target
1,700+

2026

MIHAS 2026 trade visitor target
40,000

2026

From the Same Organiser

Event Scale

1,200+Exhibitors

Event Highlights

  • World's largest halal trade fair (22+ year track record)
  • Government-backed: hosted by MITI, organised by MATRADE
  • 14 halal industry clusters from F&B to Islamic finance
  • RM 6.05 billion in deals at MIHAS 2025
  • 50,340 trade visitors at MIHAS 2025 (200+ media outlets)

Industry Photos

Why Attend & Exhibit

Why Exhibit

  • 1

    Access to OIC markets

    Unlock unparalleled access to OIC markets and beyond through Malaysia's government-backed trade platform.

  • 2

    Regulated-by-design integrity

    Products are pre-vetted for traceability and global compliance under MIHAS's trust framework.

  • 3

    Pioneer leadership

    Leverage 22+ years of MIHAS expertise and Malaysia's institutional strengths (MITI, MATRADE, HDC, JAKIM) to set global halal standards.

  • 4

    AI-powered business matching

    Smarter buyer-seller matching using AI to drive measurable trade outcomes.

Programme Highlights

Awards Programme

MIHAS Awards

MIHAS Knowledge Hub

Knowledge programme at MIHAS featuring industry sessions; launched as part of the 2025 edition.

Booth Packages

Secure your exhibition space. Compare booth options, pricing, and inclusions below.

International Exhibitor (Shell Scheme)

Verified
Shell Scheme3m x 3m

$3,690

$410/sqm

  • Shell scheme walls
  • Carpet flooring
  • Fascia board
  • Spotlights
  • Power socket
  • Table and chairs

International Exhibitor (Space Only)

Space OnlyCustom (min 18 sqm)

Contact for pricing

  • Empty floor space
  • Custom build required
  • Power available at extra cost

How to Exhibit at MIHAS 2026 — Malaysia International Halal Showcase

Secure your exhibition space and connect with global halal industry buyers.

Application Process

  1. 1

    Submit exhibitor inquiry form at mihas.com.my

  2. 2

    MIHAS Secretariat contacts with pricing and availability

  3. 3

    Sign exhibitor agreement, payment, booth assigned

Past Editions: By the Numbers

Results from previous editions, the proof of what exhibitors and visitors can expect. Figures are organiser-reported.

2025 Edition

17–20 September 2025

MITEC, Kuala Lumpur

50,000+
Visitors
2,400
Exhibitors
107
Countries

RM6.05 billion in trade — a record, up 40.7% year-on-year (21st edition)

MIHAS 2025, the 21st edition, drew over 50,000 trade visitors from 107 countries across 2,400 booths in 14 halal clusters. It generated RM6.05 billion in trade, up 40.7% on 2024 and past its RM4.5 billion target. The International Sourcing Programme connected 600 Malaysian exporters with 300 international buyers through 4,000+ one-to-one meetings (RM3.63 billion potential sourcing value); the Hosted Buyers' Programme added RM530 million across 370+ meetings. Organiser-reported (MATRADE).

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2024 Edition

17–20 September 2024

MITEC, Kuala Lumpur

43,000+
Visitors
90
Countries

RM4.3 billion in sales — up 34% year-on-year (20th edition)

MIHAS 2024, the 20th edition, recorded RM4.3 billion in sales (up 34% on 2023) and welcomed over 43,000 trade visitors from 90 countries. Organiser-reported (MATRADE).

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2023 Edition

12–15 September 2023

MITEC, Kuala Lumpur

38,566
Visitors
1,040
Exhibitors
44
Countries

RM3.11 billion in sales — 24% above target (19th edition)

MIHAS 2023, the 19th edition, recorded RM3.11 billion in sales, 24% above its RM2.5 billion target. It drew 38,566 visitors (29,090 in person, 9,476 virtual) from over 100 countries, with 1,040 exhibitors from 44 countries. The International Sourcing Programme delivered RM1.22 billion and exhibitor sales RM1.89 billion. Organiser-reported (MATRADE).

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2021 Edition

9 September – 31 December 2021 (virtual)

Virtual edition

16,512
Visitors
549
Exhibitors
43
Countries

17th edition — the first fully virtual MIHAS (USD 508.94M trade value)

The 17th MIHAS was the first virtual edition, running online from 9 September to 31 December 2021 during the pandemic. It recorded 16,512 visitors and 549 exhibitors from 43 countries, USD 508.94 million in trade value and USD 294.41 million in PR value, with Food & Beverage making up 60% of exhibitors. Figures from the official MIHAS 2021 post-show report.

Exhibitors by sector

Share of exhibitors by industry cluster, organiser-reported.

  • Food & Beverage60%
  • Service & Enablers9.09%
  • Modest Fashion6.91%
  • Cosmetics & Personal Care6.91%
  • Food Technology6%
  • Pharmaceuticals3.64%
  • Education2.55%
  • E-Commerce2%
  • Islamic Finance1.64%
  • Muslim Friendly Travel0.55%
  • Media & Recreation0.36%
  • Retail / Franchise0.36%
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What it's actually like: real videos

Independent and organiser videos from past editions of this expo, with our own notes on what each one shows.

2024 edition

DAY 1: The 20th Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS 2024)

By INX Prime · 11:18

Watch this if you want to see what walking the MIHAS floor on opening day actually feels like — the scale, the opening ceremony, and who exhibits.

  • •A first-hand Day-1 walkthrough of MIHAS 2024 at MITEC — the host describes the show using over 45,000 sqm, Malaysia’s largest exhibition centre.
  • •Features candid exhibitor interviews — including the DMDI (Malay & Islamic World) network, which says it links entrepreneurs across 23 countries to overseas marketplaces.
  • •Shows real on-floor tech such as the Verify Halal app — checking a product’s halal status, prayer times and halal restaurants via certification-body data partnerships.

An authentic attendee walkthrough that captures MIHAS's scale and the kinds of buyers, networks and products you meet on the floor.

Floor walkthroughExhibitor interviewsScale & venue (MITEC)Business networking
Watch on YouTube →

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News & Press Releases

Endorsements & Partners

Government Endorsements (4)

  • MITI· Host ministry
  • MATRADE· Organising agency
  • HDC· Halal industry development
  • JAKIM· Halal certification authority

Halal Certification Partners (1)

  • JAKIM

Where it's held

MITEC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Get directions →Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Kuala Lumpur skyline

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Halal Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is one of the easiest cities in the world for a Muslim business traveller. Malaysia is a Muslim-majority country, so halal food is the default rather than the exception, and prayer rooms (surau) are standard in malls, office towers and transport hubs. The main expo venues — the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) in the city centre and MITEC near Jalan Duta — are both well served by rail and ride-hailing. English is widely spoken, and most hotels provide a qibla marker and a prayer mat on request.

Currency MYR (RM)Malaysia Time (MYT), UTC+8 — no daylight saving.

Mosques and sights

Halal places to visit in Kuala Lumpur

Mosques and Islamic-heritage landmarks worth your time around the expo.

Masjid Negara (National Mosque)

Masjid Negara (National Mosque)

Tasik Perdana

Malaysia's national mosque with a distinctive star-shaped roof, open to respectful visitors.

Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad

Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad

City Centre

One of KL's oldest mosques, set where the Klang and Gombak rivers meet.

Masjid Putra (Putra Mosque)

Masjid Putra (Putra Mosque)

Putrajaya

The famous pink-domed mosque beside Putrajaya lake, a popular day trip.

Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan

Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan

Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim

Grand Ottoman-style federal mosque welcoming visitors with guided tours.

Kampung Baru

Kampung Baru

Kampung Baru

Historic Malay-Muslim village in the city known for traditional food and mosque.

Halal food

Where to eat halal in Kuala Lumpur

Well-loved halal restaurants across Kuala Lumpur, from cheap local favourites to special-occasion dining.

Nasi Kandar Pelita

Nasi Kandar Pelita

Mamak / Indian-Muslim$

Jalan Ampang

Popular 24-hour Indian-Muslim spot serving nasi kandar and roti canai.

Damascus Restaurant

Damascus Restaurant

Middle Eastern / Syrian$$

Bukit Bintang

Well-known halal Syrian restaurant famous for shawarma and grills.

Restoran Yusoof dan Zakhir

Restoran Yusoof dan Zakhir

Mamak / Indian-Muslim$

Jalan Masjid India

Long-running Indian-Muslim eatery known for cheese naan and tandoori.

Bijan Bar & Restaurant

Bijan Bar & Restaurant

Malay fine dining$$$

Jalan Ceylon

Upmarket halal Malay restaurant serving refined traditional dishes.

Nasi Lemak Wanjo Kampung Baru

Nasi Lemak Wanjo Kampung Baru

Malay$

Kampung Baru

Famous Kampung Baru stall for classic nasi lemak with rendang.

Hotels

Where to stay in Kuala Lumpur

Picks for every budget.

Luxury

Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur

Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur

KLCC

Five-star hotel beside the Petronas Towers with KLCC park views.

The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur

The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur

Bukit Bintang

Upscale hotel on Jalan Imbi near the Bukit Bintang shopping belt.

Mid-range

Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur

Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur

Dang Wangi

Boutique hotel with a rooftop pool near Kampung Baru and KLCC.

Sunway Putra Hotel

Sunway Putra Hotel

Jalan Putra

Mid-range hotel connected to a mall near the PWTC monorail station.

Budget

Tune Hotel KLIA-KLIA2

Tune Hotel KLIA-KLIA2

Sepang (airport)

Budget airport hotel handy for early or late flights.

Sunshine Bedz KL

Sunshine Bedz KL

Bukit Bintang

Affordable hostel-style stay walking distance from Jalan Alor food street.

Know before you go

The essentials

Everything a Muslim traveller needs to land in Kuala Lumpur with confidence.

Getting in

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA / KLIA2) (KUL)

• KLIA Ekspres train, ~33 min to KL Sentral

• Grab / taxi, 45–75 min depending on traffic

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang (SZB)

• Grab / taxi, 30–45 min

Getting around

Integrated rail — MRT, LRT, Monorail and the free GOKL city bus cover the centre, all interchanging at KL Sentral.

Use Grab rather than hailing street taxis — fixed up-front pricing avoids fare disputes.

Visa & entry

Malaysia is visa-free for many nationalities for stays of up to 30–90 days (varies by passport — check the official Malaysian Immigration site). Most travellers must complete the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) online within 3 days before arrival.

Money

Malaysian Ringgit · MYR (RM)

Cards and e-wallets (Touch 'n Go eWallet, GrabPay) are widely accepted; carry some cash for hawker stalls and markets.

Tipping is not expected; restaurants usually add a service charge.

Connectivity

Local SIMs (Maxis/Hotlink, CelcomDigi, U Mobile) sold at KLIA arrivals

Plug: Type G (UK-style 3-pin) · 240V / 50Hz

Emergency

General: 999

Fire: 994

Safety

Kuala Lumpur is generally safe for visitors; normal city precautions apply (mind bag-snatching on quiet streets, use Grab at night).

Where to pray

Masjid Negara (National Mosque): Malaysia's national mosque; visitors welcome outside prayer times, robes provided.

Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad: One of KL's oldest mosques, beside Masjid Jamek LRT station.

Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan: Large federal-territory mosque with Ottoman-influenced architecture.

Surau in malls & towers: Prayer rooms are standard in Suria KLCC, Pavilion, Lot 10, office towers and transport hubs.

Getting here

Travelling from a major halal market?

Most halal-expo buyers and exhibitors fly in from the world's main halal hubs. Here's how to reach Kuala Lumpur from each. Entry rules vary by nationality, so check the Visa & entry note.

Jakarta (CGK)

Indonesia

Karachi (KHI)

Pakistan

Dubai (DXB)

United Arab Emirates

Riyadh (RUH)

Saudi Arabia

Istanbul (IST)

Türkiye

Cairo (CAI)

Egypt

See the full Kuala Lumpur travel guide →

Sources: https://www.malaysia.travel · https://imigresen-online.imi.gov.my/mdac (Malaysia Digital Arrival Card) · https://www.kliaekspres.com · https://www.iamm.org.my

Prayer times during the expo

Calculated for MITEC (Muslim World League method, Shafi'i Asr). These are approximate, confirm with a local mosque or a prayer-times app on the day.

DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
Wed 23 Sep05:5407:0313:0616:1219:0920:14
Thu 24 Sep05:5407:0213:0516:1219:0920:13
Fri 25 Sep05:5307:0213:0516:1219:0820:13
Sat 26 Sep05:5307:0213:0516:1319:0820:12

About the Organiser

Organising Entity

Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE)

HQ: MY

Visit official website →

Local Operating Partner

ES Exhibition Services Sdn. Bhd.

Leadership Team

Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry

Host

Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation

Organiser

Halal Development Corporation

In Association With

Department of Islamic Development Malaysia

In Association With

ES Exhibition Services Sdn. Bhd.

Managed By

Get in Touch

Direct contacts at the organising team.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MIHAS 2026 — Malaysia International Halal Showcase?
The world's largest halal trade fair, organised by Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE). Covers food, non-food, personal care, pharmaceuticals, Islamic finance, logistics, and packaging.
When is MIHAS 2026 — Malaysia International Halal Showcase?
MIHAS 2026 — Malaysia International Halal Showcase takes place from September 23 to September 26, 2026.
Where is MIHAS 2026 — Malaysia International Halal Showcase held?
MIHAS 2026 — Malaysia International Halal Showcase is held at MITEC, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Who organises MIHAS 2026 — Malaysia International Halal Showcase?
MIHAS 2026 — Malaysia International Halal Showcase is organised by Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) in partnership with ES Exhibition Services Sdn. Bhd..
What industries does MIHAS 2026 — Malaysia International Halal Showcase cover?
MIHAS 2026 — Malaysia International Halal Showcase covers Events & Shows, Business Development, Technology & Innovation.
Who should attend MIHAS 2026 — Malaysia International Halal Showcase?
MIHAS 2026 — Malaysia International Halal Showcase is most relevant to Halal certification bodies, Importers, distributors & wholesalers, Retail & procurement buyers and Halal trade buyers across Southeast Asia.

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