KLIMS 2026 adds Riuh, pageant, Pokémon truck

KLIMS 2026 is widening its pitch beyond a conventional auto show as organisers add live performances, a brand ambassador pageant and a Pokémon-themed attraction to this year’s event lineup. The Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show is scheduled for June 12-21 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre, or MITEC, in Kuala Lumpur. The official event site says the 2026 edition carries the theme “Beyond Mobility” and is organised by the Malaysian Automotive Association in collaboration with Qube Integrated Malaysia. Organisers are positioning the event as a broader consumer showcase that mixes vehicle launches, test drives and technology exhibits with entertainment and family-oriented attractions. ### So what exactly has been added to the show? A May 20 report by Malaysian automotive site paultan.org said KLIMS 2026 will feature performances tied to RIUH, a brand ambassador pageant and the Pokémon Pokopia Truck. The additions were presented as part of a larger activities slate rather than standalone side events, alongside concerts, simulators, car-club displays and other crowd attractions. (klims.com.my) The Rakyat Post, citing organisers, said KLIMS 2026 will collaborate with RIUH during the final weekend and feature performances by Malaysian acts including FUGŌ, Kyoto Protocol, Adrian Danial and TY:DEL. The same report said organisers are aiming to make the event “more than just a motor show” by combining vehicle showcases with live performances and interactive experiences. (paultan.org) ### Is this still mainly a car show? KLIMS says the show remains an automotive and mobility exhibition centered on “electrification, sustainable transport, and smart mobility.” The official site lists new car launches, concept car displays, test rides, talk sessions and mobility exhibits among the core attractions. More than 60 test-drive vehicles and appearances by over 200 cars from various car clubs are also planned, according to The Rakyat Post press-release coverage. (therakyatpost.com) The same report said the event will span multiple halls at MITEC and include interactive elements such as racing and flight simulators, remote-control car tracks and an obstacle-course feature called Urban Play. (klims.com.my) ### Who is putting KLIMS 2026 together? The Malaysian Automotive Association, or MAA, is organising KLIMS 2026, with Qube Integrated Malaysia managing the event, according to the official KLIMS site. The show is described there as Malaysia’s leading automotive and mobility showcase and the 2026 edition follows the 2024 event under the same “Beyond Mobility” theme. MAA president Mohd Shamsor Mohd Zain said in the press-release coverage that Malaysia’s auto industry is growing alongside changes in technology and electrification. (therakyatpost.com) The Rakyat Post report said organisers expect more than 200,000 visitors across the 10-day run. ### What do visitors need to know before going? (klims.com.my) The official KLIMS website says the event will run from June 12 to June 21 at MITEC in Kuala Lumpur. Operating hours are listed as 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays from Monday through Thursday, excluding public holidays, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Fridays, weekends and public holidays. Weekday entry is complimentary with pre-registration, according to the official site and ticketing page. (therakyatpost.com) Adult admission on Fridays, weekends and public holidays is listed at RM30 per entry, while children aged 12 and below are admitted free and an unlimited-access pass for June 12-21 is priced at RM80. ### Which brands and activities are already confirmed? Nearly 30,000 square metres of exhibition space and several major brands have already been confirmed, according to The Rakyat Post report. (klims.com.my) It named Honda, Toyota, Proton, Perodua, Mazda, Hyundai, Kia, smart, XPENG and Zeekr among participating marques, alongside newer electric-vehicle brands such as MG Motor, Wuling, Jetour and Dongfeng. Tickets and visitor information are now live on the official KLIMS website, and the show opens at MITEC on June 12. Organisers are continuing to publish schedule details and event updates through official KLIMS channels ahead of the 10-day run. (klims.com.my) (therakyatpost.com)