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Expo on Indian products in Malaysia
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Hyderabad, May 28, 2003
Global Organization of Persons of Indian Origin (GOPIO), Malaysia through its Hyderabad based authorized agent SKAB Impex to organize an International Indian Trade Fair 2003 at Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia from 5th July to 27th July. The Fair is supported by the Indian High Commission in Malaysia and Tourism Malaysia.
GOPIO with presence in over 22 countries and several years of experience in organising similar trade fairs had created revolution for Indian products internationally. The
purpose of the expo according to Mr. Anil Bhardwaj of SKAB Impex is to take Indian products within the reach of people of Indian origin living abroad.
Also it aims to provide a platform and an exposure to Indian products like Handicrafts, Textiles, Jewelry, Spices and Condiments, Sarees, Punjabi Suits, Women Accessories, Leather Items, Packed Foods, Indian Savories and many more such items which
are very unique to India. Also it serves as a one-stop-shopping-cum-entertainment
experience to Indian and International traders.
Evidence of Indians in the Malay Archipelago dates as far back as the 5th century.
Traders had gone for barter trade to Malay Peninsula and the Indonesian islands. 14% of 22 million Malaysians population are Indians. Indians are the third largest ethnic group in Malaysia after the Chinese and the Malays. Tamils (South Indians) constitute about 80% of the total Indian community in Malaysia. It is estimated that in 1870 there were some 30,000 Indians in Malaya. In 1891 the figure rose to 75,000 and in 1931 to 625,000. Today Malaysia’s Indian diaspora is put at 16 lakhs. Given these numbers, the expo will immensely benefits Indian settlers in Malaysia. Despite of recent unpleasant treatment to Indian IT professionals, Indians in Malaysia are very integral part of their nation.
The expo is the first in series of trade fairs planned for International Indian business community. More than 100 Indian products are expected to be showcased in the three week expo (Carnival). It is expected to attract over three lakh Indian, Malaysian and International business men as well as Non-Resident Indian Customers.
The organizers have designed a very unique package for the exhibitors. The package is priced at rupees one lakh. This includes stall rent, visa processing, fee, air fare, airport transfers, shared apartment accommodation and Indian Food for the entire stay of the exhibitor. Booking for the trade fair has already commenced.
Press Release by: Solus Media
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