KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Minister of Housing and Local Government, Nga Kor Ming, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to sustainable and innovative urban development with the official preview of ARCHIDEX and AREC 2025 — Asia’s leading architecture business event.
Set to take place this July at both MITEC (21–24 July) and the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (23–26 July), the dual-venue exhibition will feature nearly 1,000 exhibitors across 36,700 sqm of space — a 40% increase from 2024 — and is expected to draw over 56,000 visitors from more than 110 countries.
Speaking at the launch held at Crowne Plaza KL City Centre on 17 April, Nga highlighted the event’s growing regional influence. “With over RM2 billion in investment value anticipated, ARCHIDEX and AREC 2025 are key platforms to drive business opportunities and regional best practices,” he said.
Strategic Industry Collaboration
Jointly organised by Pertubuhan Akitek Malaysia (PAM) and C.I.S Network Sdn Bhd, ARCHIDEX 2025 will anchor the annual Kuala Lumpur Architecture Festival (KLAF). PAM President, Adjunct Prof. Ar. Adrianta Aziz, emphasised the importance of DATUM — the event’s renowned architecture conference — which will feature 19 speakers from 12 countries this year.
“DATUM inspires, ARCHIDEX activates. That’s the power of this platform — where thinking meets doing,” he said.
Meanwhile, C.I.S President Dato’ Vincent Lim announced the introduction of KL Architecture Week, designed to position the city as Southeast Asia’s hub for architecture, heritage, and arts.
New Features & Growth Drivers
ARCHIDEX 2025 will spotlight new features, including:
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The World of Works (WOW): A first-in-ASEAN workplace simulation showcasing sustainable and tech-enabled office designs.
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Malaysia-China Customised Furniture Zone: A new initiative addressing growing demand for bespoke interiors.
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PAM Pavilion: In collaboration with the Malaysian Timber Council, promoting local timber on the global stage.
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FENESTEX: ASEAN’s dedicated exhibition for fenestration and façade technologies, tapping into the region’s booming UPVC and flat glass markets.
AREC 2025: A Real Estate Renaissance
Held concurrently with ARCHIDEX, the ASEAN Real Estate Summit (AREC) 2025 will convene from 23–26 July under the theme “The Real Estate Renaissance: Innovate, Integrate, Impact.” As part of Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship, the summit will address regional housing and urbanisation challenges through the lens of sustainability and resilient infrastructure.
Driving Malaysia’s Regional Role
With strong government backing and international participation, ARCHIDEX and AREC 2025 aim to strengthen Malaysia’s position as a regional hub for sustainable built environment solutions, while unlocking economic growth and investment.
“ARCHIDEX remains a pivotal platform for regional collaboration, advancing sustainable urban development and positioning Malaysia as a leader in ASEAN’s built environment sector,” said Nga.
For more details, visit archidex.com.my.
