KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agro-tourism Expo (Maha) 2022, to be held from Aug 4-14, is expected to attract 100,000 visitors daily, says Agriculture and Food Industry Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee.
He said various programmes had been planned to attract more people to the event, which was not held for two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Maha 2022 is an exposition that will showcase the latest achievements in the country and the world’s agro-food industry sector, and for this year, we expect more than 100,000 visitors a day.
“Various events such as exhibitions and ‘business matching’ will be held,” he said after the ‘Flag Off MRT Train Maha 2022’ programme.
Kiandee said committees had been formed to ensure the success of Maha 2022.
The event will be held at the Malaysia Serdang Agricultural Expo Park (MAEPS) in Selangor, Bernama reported.
The minister said that there would be a total of 1,500 exhibition and sales booths involving the participation of government departments and agencies, private companies and corporate bodies, and popular food vendors.
He said Maha 2022 would provide an opportunity to see the various achievements in the agriculture and agro-food industry sectors.
Kiandee also said the government was continuously working to ensure the country’s food supply chain continuity.