Khaled: Govt explores Melaka as alternative Lima venue
MELAKA: The government is exploring the possibility of holding the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (Lima) in Melaka in the future, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said.
The Malaysian government is considering holding the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (Lima) in Melaka, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin announced. Khaled explained that some development work would be necessary to ensure sufficient infrastructure, such as the Klebang airport and ship berthing facilities, but Melaka could serve as a suitable alternative to Langkawi.
He noted that holding the biennial event in Melaka would allow more people from across the country to attend, addressing criticisms that the Langkawi venue limits attendance. Khaled stated that the idea stemmed from the participation of six Royal Malaysian Navy ships during this year's Melaka-level National Day celebrations, and the government is prepared to host the exhibition if it proves beneficial to the federal government and Melaka.
However, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh acknowledged that the proposal would require substantial investment. The Cimic, a civil-military cooperation carnival held in Klebang, aimed to strengthen cooperation between the civilian and military sectors and educate the public about the Malaysian Armed Forces.
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