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Barnama
12 hours ago
- Business
- Barnama
Malaysia Fest Expo Serves As Gateway To Grow Local Product Market In Singapore
By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz SINGAPORE, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's agri-food exports to Singapore are expected to rise further beyond the nearly RM11 billion recorded last year, driven by increased participation of entrepreneurs in events such as Malaysia Fest 2025, which kicked off on Thursday. Malaysia's High Commissioner to Singapore, Datuk Dr Azfar Mohamad Mustafar, said the expo—now in its eighth edition—provides an ideal platform for Malaysian entrepreneurs to expand their market reach in Singapore, with support from the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA). bootstrap slideshow 'The value of Malaysia's agri-food exports to Singapore grew from RM8.5 billion in 2022 to nearly RM11 billion in 2024. 'This reflects strong interest and high demand for Malaysian products in the Singaporean market, particularly in food, tropical fruits, and health-related items,' he said at the official opening of Malaysia Fest 2025 on Thursday. Azfar also noted that the hosting of Malaysia Fest holds special significance this year, coinciding with Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship in 2025, and serves as a strategic platform to showcase the richness of local products, cultural heritage, and the country's unique tourism offerings on the international stage. Organised by MegaXpress International in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security through FAMA, this year's expo features 321 booths—the highest in its history—with participation from 220 entrepreneurial companies. In addition to agri-food products, the expo also features tourism packages, cosmetics, and apparel. FAMA Chairman Aminuddin Zulkipli said the agency has observed increasing popularity of Malaysian exotic agri-food products among Singaporean consumers based on their participation in the expo.
Barnama
13 hours ago
- Barnama
Tourism Malaysia Promotes Eco-tourism In Singapore With New Stargazing Experiences
By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz SINGAPORE, July 31 (Bernama) -- Tourism Malaysia has launched its Stargazing Packages at the ongoing Malaysia Fest 2025 in Singapore, showcasing Malaysia's most breathtaking stargazing destinations, including Bukit Merah, Pantai Pengkalan Balak, Desaru, Perlis, and Pantai Tok Bali. Tourism Malaysia Singapore director Norliza Md Zain said the latest eco-tourism initiative offers a curated collection of over 30 ready-to-book experiences designed for astronomy enthusiasts and lovers of the night sky. bootstrap slideshow 'By offering exclusive travel deals and curated tour experiences, Tourism Malaysia Singapore aims to create a dynamic platform that connects Malaysian tourism stakeholders with the growing appetite of Singaporean travellers seeking memorable journeys,' she said. The Stargazing Packages was launched by the High Commissioner of Malaysia to Singapore Datuk Dr Azfar Mohamad Mustafar at the Malaysia Fest 2025 opening day on Thursday. Tourism Malaysia said in a statement that the initiative aims to position Malaysia as a premier destination for eco-adventure tourism by highlighting its pristine natural landscapes and unpolluted night skies, ideal for stargazing. At the event, Tourism Malaysia's pavilion showcases a diverse range of tourism products and services, with 16 co-exhibitors offering exclusive travel deals, healthcare tourism, theme park attractions, and resort stays. Among the holiday options available are packages from Care Luxury Hotels & Resorts, KPJ Healthcare, Hospitality 360, Lotus Desaru Beach Resort & Spa, and Sunway Theme Parks. Purchases made at Tourism Malaysia's pavilion also entitle visitors to redeem exclusive gifts, while participating exhibitors are offering special travel promotions in conjunction with the upcoming Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign.
Malay Mail
09-07-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Malaysia Fest 2025 in Singapore aims for RM15m sales, 180,000 visitors
SINGAPORE, July 9 — The Malaysia Fest 2025 expo at the Singapore Expo Convention Centre is targeting 180,000 visitors and RM15 million in direct sales during its eighth edition, said Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama) chairman Aminuddin Zulkipli. He said the four-day expo, which begins on July 31, is organised by MegaXpress International in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security through Fama, and will feature 321 booths showcasing Malaysian agrofood products, tourism offerings, as well as health and beauty items 'The objective of this programme is to provide a platform for Malaysian entrepreneurs to promote their products to consumers in Singapore, while also offering opportunities to build business networks and connect with potential importers,' he said at the pre-launch press conference for Malaysia Fest on Tuesday. Aminuddin said Fama will bring 10 tonnes of tropical and seasonal fruits to the expo, including products featured for the first time such as limau susu from Sarawak, Pitaya Twin from Negeri Sembilan, and Abiu fruit from Johor, along with 1,500 stock keeping units (SKUs). He stated that Fama also plays a role in conducting market intelligence on the marketability and competitiveness of products produced by Malaysian entrepreneurs in the Singapore market during the expo. Meanwhile, the High Commissioner of Malaysia to Singapore, Datuk Dr Azfar Mohamad Mustafar, said that Malaysian products — especially fruits — have consistently found a place in the republic, as evidenced by the increase in trade value from around RM400 million in 2020 to nearly RM500 million in 2023. 'There is certainly great potential for Malaysian products here, perhaps because Singaporeans have greater purchasing power, with some of the fruits brought here being relatively expensive to sell in the Malaysian market,' he said. He added that the expo will also serve as a platform to help Malaysian micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs break into the Singapore market, in addition to promoting Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY2026). On another front, the Director of Tourism Malaysia (Singapore), Norliza Md Zain, said that this year the agency will bring 16 companies from the tourism sector to participate in the expo to market their packages to consumers in Singapore. The expo will, among other things, feature the participation of local celebrities such as Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin, Datuk Seri Hasmiza Othman (Datuk Seri Vida), Datuk Seri Aliff Syukri Kamarzaman, and Datuk Khadijah Ibrahim Malaysia Fest 2025, themed 'Unlock The Treasures of Malaysia', will take place from July 31 to August 3 at Halls 5A and 5B of the Singapore Expo, from 10am to 10pm. — Bernama
