THE Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) 2025 Buyers’ Night was a grand affair, bringing together international buyers, exhibitors and visitors from over 80 countries for an evening of appreciation, entertainment and camaraderie.
Held in conjunction with MIFF 2025 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (Mitec) Grand Ballroom on March 2, the exclusive event aimed to celebrate and reward global participants who travelled to Malaysia for one of the world’s premier furniture trade fairs and what is dubbed to be the biggest in South-East Asia.
The event offered valuable networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities, facilitating connections among attendees and exhibitors alike.
Acknowledging the crucial role of international buyers and exhibitors in the fair’s success, MIFF general manager Kelie Lim highlighted the Buyers’ Night event as a celebration of global connections and a platform for future industry-shaping collaborations.
“Tonight, we celebrate the global connections and partnerships that make MIFF a world-class exhibition platform. I would like to thank our international buyers for choosing MIFF as the preferred sourcing destination in Asia,” said Lim during her opening remarks.
“Your presence transforms this exhibition into a dynamic marketplace of ideas, innovation and opportunities. This is the largest gathering of the furniture industry in South-East Asia, and the connections you make here could shape the future of the global furniture market.
“We are halfway through MIFF 2025 and there is still plenty to explore. So, take this opportunity to engage, collaborate and explore the endless possibilities in store.”
Also present at the event were MIFF founder and chairman Datuk Dr Tan Chin Huat, Informa Markets Malaysia country general manager Gerard Leeuwenburgh, Malaysia Timber Industry Board chairman Datuk Larry Sng, Muar Furniture Association (MFA) president Steve Ong Yeou Huan, Malaysian Furniture Council president Desmond Tan Boon Hai and Star Media Group Bhd chief operating officer Lydia Wang.
Buyers’ Night 2025
The Buyers’ Night 2025 event began with a mesmerising dance performance, setting the tone for an evening filled with high-energy performances and two lucky draw sessions.
One of the evening’s highlights was a stellar lineup of performances featuring a diverse range of musical and dance acts, including a violin and opera-inspired soprano singing performance.
The excitement continued with two rounds of lucky draws, offering attendees the chance to win an array of coveted prizes.
The first round saw winners walking away with prizes such as a Nikka Yoichi Single Malt Whisky, Vivo Y28S, Marshall Emberton II Bluetooth speaker, Samsung Galaxy Watch7, iPad Magic Keyboard, Apple Watch Series 10, iPad (10th Generation), Montblanc PIX Rollerball, Insta360 GO 3S camera and Sony Vlog Camera ZV-1F.
The second round featured equally enticing prizes, including a Yamazaki Single Malt Whisky, Instax mini 12, Beats Studio3 wireless headphones, Oppo A3 Pro, Dyson Supersonic Hairdryer HD15, iPad Mini (seventh generation), Insta360 X4 camera and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6.
The grand prize, a brand-new MacBook Air, was won by an international visitor, Shundra Harris of Shundra Harris Interiors in the United States (US).
The event featured buyers, exhibitors and visitors from over 80 countries including Australia, Cambodia, Canada, China, Eswatini, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mauritius, Mongolia, Oman, the Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, the UK, the US and Vietnam.
MIFF 2025
MIFF 2025, held from March 1-4 at Mitec and World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL), showcased 742 exhibitors from 12 countries and regions, attracting approximately 20,000 visitors from over 140 countries.
The exhibition is held across 17 halls at both venues, spanning over 1,000,000sq ft.
With its continued partnership with MFA, MIFF provides a healthy platform for promoting Malaysia’s furniture industry and enhancing global export opportunities.
Recognised as one of the leading B2B trade platforms in the world and the top in South-East Asia, the exhibition will continue to serve as a key meeting point for global furniture players.
With MIFF 2025 drawing strong international attendance, anticipation is already building for next year’s edition.
MIFF 2026 is set to take place from March 4-7 next year at Mitec and WTCKL, promising another exciting showcase of the latest trends and innovations in the global furniture market.
