MATRADE Exhibition and Convention Centre

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MATRADE Exhibition and Convention Centre
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MATRADE Exhibition and Convention Centre
General information
TypeTrade and convention centre
LocationLevel 3, East Wing, Menara MATRADE Jalan Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Inaugurated2 January 2007;17 years ago (2007-01-02)
Owner Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation
Technical details
Floor count24
Floor area106,000 m2 (1,140,000 sq ft)
Website
mecc.matrade.gov

MATRADE Exhibition and Convention Centre (MECC) (Malay : Pusat Pameran dan Konvensyen MATRADE) is a trade centre, exhibition hall, and convention centre in the suburb of Segambut, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. MECC, established by MATRADE (Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation), provides convention facilities, exhibition halls, and meeting rooms. MATRADE has also allocated a permanent exhibition space for 400 local companies at the exhibition hall on the second floor. The centre is also a component of Naza TTDI’s KL Metropolis development which is expected to be fully completed within 12 to 15 years time.

Contents

In operation since 2 January 2007, MECC has hosted many trade related events. The Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC), which was a venue for the 2017 Southeast Asian Games, is located nearby.

Facts

Facilities

Major events in MECC

Transportation

Go KL City Bus Magenta line serves here, connecting to nearby KTM Komuter Segambut and MRT Jinjang.

A station on the proposed MRT Circle Line  CC06  is planned for the area.

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