The organiser of the Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) says the show proved its resilience this year in the face of global uncertainty, underlining its status as South East Asia’s leading export-oriented furniture trade fair …
MIFF’s 32nd edition, held from 4-7th March at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) and the Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC), generated an estimated total of US$1.24b in on-site sales, reports event organiser Informa Markets.
This year’s event hosted 643 exhibitors from 11 countries and regions, attracting 18,402 visitors from 123 countries and regions, Informa adds. This edition again featured MIFF’s signature ‘1 Fair, 2 Venues, 17 Halls’ concept, spanning 100,000 sqm of exhibition space.
“This year’s event also drew attention to the stability and allure of Malaysia’s furniture industry,” says Informa, “with buyers overcoming global travel challenges to ensure they were a part of the platform.”
MIFF 2026 unveiled The Muse Hall, catering to lifestyle and decor, as well as other new initiatives including designs talks, industry seminars and the ENERtec roadshow focused on renewable energy, aligning with the show’s long-term commitment to support furniture manufacturers and the industry with sustainable environmental, social and economic practices.
In line with its vision to sustain and develop the growth of Malaysia’s furniture industry, MIFF also engaged its audience with relevant content. The event’s winning Furniture Excellence Awards creations and exhibitors, applauded for their designs, craftsmanship and innovation, were highlighted and commended for their inclusion of smart tech, modular concepts and multipurpose usage – while Malaysia’s up-and-coming designers were showcased at The SELECTS: Origins 1.0, a new collaboration between creators and local manufacturers.
“MIFF 2026, as with its previous editions, has always played a crucial role as Asia’s definitive and not-to-be-missed sourcing event in March, and this was again demonstrated by the continuous business discussions and deals sealed on the show floors,” says GM Kelie Lim.
“Despite the current situation in the Middle East, our buyers were committed to ensuring the success of their sourcing missions, and we hope that our new initiatives and offerings, including the launch of The Muse Hall, provided them with rewarding trade opportunities and an enhanced MIFF experience.
“Based on the overwhelming reception to this year’s edition, MIFF 2027 looks poised to be a blockbuster event, one that reinforces the platform’s standing and expands on its long-established role of linking the global market with Asia’s leading furniture makers.”
The 33rd edition, taking place from 1st-4th March 2027, is scheduled to be held once again at WTCKL and MITEC.
Buyers that were unable to attend this year’s edition can continue sourcing through the show’s online platform MIFF Furniverse.
