LANGKAWI INTERNATIONAL MARITIME & AEROSPACE EXHIBITION
LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA | 1 - 5 DECEMBER 2009
E-Newsletter (January 2009)
MALAYSIAN PRIME MINISTER LAUNCHES LIMA ‘09
LIMA ‘09 was successfully launched on 9th December 2008 by Malaysian Prime Minister, Dato’ Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
In his speech, Abdullah, said that LIMA has been successful in its role as a gateway to regional defence markets and with the continued support from the government, expects the exhibition to present value to exhibitors. Abdullah in the future.
Abdullah also said that even though many of the planned acquisitions by the Ministry of Defence have been delayed due the current global economic situation, Malaysia still needs to be vigilant in its protection of national assets and to improve its overall defence and security to be able face any future threats, anywhere in the world. He cited the recent hijacking of two Malaysian oil tankers in the Gulf of Aden as an example to drive home his point. 
The launching was attended also by the Deputy Minister of Defence, the Secretary General of Defence, the Chief of Air Force, Deputy Chief of Navy, the Deputy Chief of Army, the Deputy Director of Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agencies, the Chief of Joint Forces, the DCA Director General, Deputy Chief of Customs, Commander of Marine Police, Ambassadors and Defence Attache’s as well as members of the Defence Industry. Seven companies inked their participation during the event.
Asia-Pacific Naval Forces aiming for better and advanced equipments
State-of-the-art surface platforms, submarines, and maritime aviation assets top the procurement lists of navies in the Asia-Pacific which are expected to spend approximately US$108 billion over the next decade. Plans for bigger and more advanced surface vessels, submarines and marit ime aviation assets such as patrol and strike aircraft are evident right across the region.
Resources from - Asian Defense Journal Yearbook 2008
New move in Southeast Asia Air Force
The total expenditure in this region reached over US$200 billion during the period 1990-2002 and have been expected to peak at US$350 billion over the period 2005- 2020. Southeast Asia defence market poses many opportunities for suppliers over the next 15 years as regional governments seek to modernise their air forces to implement procurement plans for next generation combat aircraft, UAVs, cruise missiles and C4ISR systems to enhance Southeast Asia’s varying doctrines of network centric warfare.
Resources from - Asian Defense Journal Yearbook 2008
WHAT IS SAID ABOUT LIMA
“The Malaysian Armed Forces has always placed LIMA high on its priority of exhibitions. A littoral state with two far regions apart like Malaysia certainly requires modern, formidable naval and air assets with latest state-ofthe- art defence technologies and systems to safeguard her vast economic exclusive zone. Thus far, LIMA has proven to be a prominent evaluation platform towards meeting our maritime and air defence needs. I look forward to attending LIMA in 2009”.
General Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Haji Abdul Aziz bin Haji Zainal
Chief of Defence Forces
“Persistently evaluating new equipment and services is integral to improving our air defence capabilities. In this respect, the RMAF views LIMA as a crucial element in our product appraisal process. I certainly look forward to its organization in 2009.”
General Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Azizan Bin Ariffin
Chief of the Royal Malaysian Air Force
“The traditionally high level of involvement by the RMN at LIMA reflects the importance we place on the exhibition - as a platform for high level networking and product assessment. Significantly in 2009, the RMN will be celebrating her 75th Anniversary. We will be looking to LIMA to book end our year long commemoration of this important milestone.”
Admiral Dato’ Seri Abdul Aziz Jaafar
Chief of the Royal Malaysian Navy
BOOK YOUR SPACE NOW @ www.lima2009.com.my
Should you have any queries pertaining to the event or you are interested in reserving space at LIMA ‘09, please e-mail us at hw5@hwlima.org
Meet us at AeroIndia’09
from the 11-15 February
at stand 3B Hall I
Kindly contact Ms. Azlin Amin at azlin@hwlima.org for appointments or further enquiries on LIMA’09.
NEW ROYAL MALAYSIAN CUSTOMS DG
Datuk Ibrahim Jaapar, has been appointed the new Director-General of the Royal Malaysian Customs, replacing Datuk Seri Abd Rahman Abd Hamid.
Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Mohd Sidek Hassan said Ibrahim' s appointment for a period of two years.
In a statement, Mohd Sidek said Ibrahim's appointment was based on his experience, knowledge and leadership quality in line with the current development and direction of the Royal Malaysian Customs Department.
LIMA’09 Chairman Talks To The NST
Vice Admiral (R) Tan Sri Abdul Wahab Nawi Executive Chairman of LIMA’09, chats with Leslie Andres from the New Straits Times, LIMA’s official national daily.
More than 50% Space Booked!
Eleven more companies have joined LIMA’09 and there are only limited SPACE left as the pace is heating up for the event! To name a few new exhibitors are Atlas Elektronik, Finmeccanica, Navantia, Gican, BAE Systems, Boustead Naval Shipyard, Eurocopter, National Aerospace Defence Industries Sdn Bhd, Thales Malaysia Sdn Bhd, Sapura Group of Companies, Fincantieri and Composite Technology Research.