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MAY 15, 2026,KUALA LUMPUR, -The 15th edition of Automechanika Kuala Lumpur 2026 (AMKL 2026) is redefining its role beyond that of a conventional trade exhibition, positioning itself as a strategic platform where automotive mobility solutions converge with OEMs and the aftermarket to create new business synergies across the industry.
Officiated by Datuk Haji Hasbi bin Haji Habibollah,- Deputy Minister of Transport Malaysia, the exhibition’s theme – creating business synergies where automotive mobility solutions meet OEMs and the aftermarket – reflects a deliberate response to how the industry is evolving.
Datuk Haji Hasbi bin Haji Habibollah, said “Malaysia overtook Indonesia to become ASEAN’s leading car market in the first half of 2025, with Perodua and Proton accounting for 63% of total sales. For a country at this inflection point, a platform built around synergy rather than spectacle is precisely what the moment calls for. “
The AMKL held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, opened with strong momentum, drawing more than 317 exhibitors from 16 countries and regions across six halls. As supply chains continue to regionalise, electrification accelerates, and the aftermarket becomes increasingly sophisticated, AMKL 2026 reflects how Southeast Asia’s mobility landscape is rapidly evolving.
Fiona Chiew, GM of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, the organisers of Automechanika Kuala Lumpur, said “Automechanika Kuala Lumpur has transformed from a transactional trade fair into a strategic platform where partnerships across sectors and borders are formed. Malaysia is increasingly becoming the meeting point for these conversations – a result of deliberate policy, growing market scale, and an industry that is ready to lead.”
Over the years, Automechanika Kuala Lumpur has transformed from a largely transactional trade fair into a collaborative business ecosystem where partnerships across sectors and borders are actively forged. Fifteen editions on, the exhibition no longer merely reflects the state of the industry — it offers a glimpse into where the future of mobility is headed.
Among the exhibitors present were Brembo, Kovax, Schmaco, Vanli, Launch, TUHU Car Care, TecAlliance, and Leoch Battery. These industry players showcased a wide range of innovations and mobility solutions spanning digitalisation, diagnostics, connected services, and green energy technologies.
Their participation underscores the growing breadth of the global automotive supply chain and highlights Malaysia’s increasing importance not only as a priority market, but also as a regional manufacturing and mobility hub.
With industry conversations centred around electrification, sustainability, smart mobility and aftermarket transformation, AMKL 2026 continues to strengthen its position as one of Southeast Asia’s most influential automotive trade exhibitions, connecting manufacturers, suppliers, service providers and technology innovators under one roof.
. On the show floor, this transition is visible in how the exhibition itself was structured. The Automotive Mobility Solutions Zone is no longer simply a showcase – it is a signal. Electrification, green mobility investment, intelligent manufacturing, and digital supply chains took centre stage, reflecting the industry’s acknowledgement that the EV and digitalisation wave is no longer on the horizon; it is already reshaping how vehicles are made, serviced, and sold across the region. Expanded participation across Parts & Components, Electrics & Electronics, Diagnostics & Repair, and Body & Paint categories spanning Halls 1 to 6 reinforces the same story.
Complementing the show floor, the Automotive Mobility Solutions Conference brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and technology experts to examine the forces reshaping the sector – from the transition to EVs and autonomous vehicles, to digitalised supply chains, sustainable manufacturing, and ESG compliance. Beyond the exchange of market intelligence and investment insights, the conference served as a practical forum where businesses could access actionable knowledge on integrating technologies such as AI and IoT into their operations, and forge cross-sector connections spanning regulation, finance, logistics, and research.
The Automotive Service Marketplace tells a parallel story. By uniting detailing specialists, body and paint shops, chain workshops, and e-commerce service providers under one roof, it points to an aftermarket sector in active transformation – one where independent workshops are professionalising, digital retail is entering the service chain, and the demand for skilled technicians in EV and hybrid servicing is outpacing supply. The Collision Repair Training Workshop, with its live demonstrations, addresses this gap directly, reflecting how talent development has become as central to the industry’s future as product innovation.
Beyond the trade floor, autoFEST@KL rounded out the edition by blending business with car culture, featuring an autoFEST@KL Music Party, Classic and JDM car displays, motorsports and esports competitions, the EMMA Malaysia Car Audio and Modification Competition, and an Outdoor, Camping and Caravan Zone.
“Fifteen editions in, Automechanika Kuala Lumpur has evolved from a reflection of where the industry stands into a glimpse of where it is going. The conversations happening here – between global manufacturers, local players, policymakers, and emerging technology providers – are the ones that will define ASEAN’s mobility landscape for the decade ahead,” Fiona Chiew concluded.
As ASEAN accelerates its shift towards electrification and smarter mobility, Malaysia is emerging not just as a participant, but as a convening ground for the region’s next phase of automotive growth.
