MAHA Expo hall closed after smoke incident, visitors evacuated as safety checks carried out
SERDANG, Aug 29 — Exhibition Hall A (Hall A) at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) was temporarily...
At 4.50pm today, Exhibition Hall A at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) was abruptly shut down due to a minor incident involving smoke and an unpleasant odor. The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) was promptly dispatched to the location to conduct additional checks as a precautionary measure. In a statement released on the official Expo MAHA 2026 Facebook page, authorities advised the public and exhibitors to evacuate Hall A calmly and promptly until further notice.
The statement emphasized that Hall A would only reopen once authorities confirmed its safety, underscoring that the organizers' top priority is the safety of visitors, exhibitors, and personnel. The organizers expressed their seriousness in handling the matter and greatly appreciated the public's cooperation and patience. Further updates would be provided from time to time.
The Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Show (MAHA) is currently underway at MAEPS and is set to run until Sept 6, attracting approximately 2,000 exhibitors and more than four million visitors.
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