More exhibitors expected for Lima

KUALA LUMPUR: Participation for the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (Lima 2017) is set to see an increase despite current cutbacks.

“Even with the economic slowdown, it’s very encouraging to note that we are looking at a higher number of foreign exhibitors and visitors,” said Laksamana Tan Sri Ahmad Kamarulzaman Ahmad Badaruddin.

The navy chief was met after overseeing a handing over of duties ceremony at KD Sri Gombak along Jalan Padang Tembak yesterday.

Laksamana Ahmad Kamarulzaman said 23 navy chiefs had already confirmed their attendance for the exhibition.

“On top of that, 14 representatives from the maritime sector have also affirmed their presence. We only had about half that number during Lima 2015,” he said.

He added that the number of participants could rise in the coming weeks ahead of the March exhibition.

“That itself reflects the support and commitment by foreign navies,” he said.