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LANGKAWI, Nov 23 (Bernama) — The Customs Department has allowed vehicles with the “KV” plates here to be driven on the mainland for three months effective this month.

Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Wira Chor Chee Heung said owners had to apply for permission from the department before taking their vehicles to the mainland.

At present vehicles with the “KV” plates could be driven on the mainland for only one month.

Speaking to reporters after visiting the Customs Department office at Kuah Monday, Chor said he told Custom officers to speed up clearance of travellers during the five-day Langkawi International Aerospace and Maritime Exhibition 2009 from Dec 1.

More than 300 companies from 24 countries will be taking part in the event.

- BERNAMA

Malaysia is once again proud to play host to the 10th edition of the LIMA Exhibition, which will be held from 1 – 5 December 2009 in Langkawi.

The Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition is the premier destination for aerospace and maritime manufacturers targeting the Asia Pacific growth markets. For nearly 20 years, LIMA has been serving exhibitor needs by assembling key decision makers from the defence, enforcement and civil sectors.

LIMA series of exhibition has proven to be an excellent platform for aerospace manufacturers and related industries to display and promote the latest aerospace technology to senior Government officials, both civil and military and leaders of industries from Malaysia as well as the Asia Pacific region. A unique showcase for both the aerospace and maritime industries in the fast-expanding Asian commercial aviation, airport and defence markets.

Almost at every LIMA, business deals were clinched as well as memorandum of understanding was signed. The LIMA ‘07 exhibition for example generated business totaling RM 13 Billion (USD 3.9 billion) through numbers of contracts, letter of offer and acceptance or intent and memorandum of understanding.

Official website: http://www.lima.com.my

Venue:
Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre, Langkawi
Kedah
Phone: 603 4142 1699
Fax: 603 4142 2699

Organiser:
HW LIMA Sdn. Bhd.

LANGKAWI, Sept 7 (Bernama) — The Tourism Ministry has approved 1,500 temporary permits for operators who are running car hire operations without a licence on the island.

Kedah Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) chairman Pishol Ishak said the permits were only for operators who are Matta members.

“The temporary permits are to cater to the transportation needs of visitors for the coming Aidilfitri, Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (Lima ‘09) and the year-end holiday,” he said.

He hoped that the permit could provide a temporary respite for these operators whose cars were seized by the Road Transport Department for operating without a licence.

– BERNAMA