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21 september-october. 2019 | @Halal FHM 2019 occupies four floors and all the halls in the convention centre. senses Not just for food, FHM 2019 has an array of products related to the foods, beverage and hospitality industries. and the food business where the crème-de-la-crème of Malaysia’s top chefs competed in the “Malaysian Battle of the Chefs”. Culinaire Malaysia featured over 1,500 entries and an assemblage of more than 1,000 culinary professionals, showcased a stunning display of skills and talents in vari- ous disciplines and categories. Food Entrepreneur Conference 2019, Food Truck Malaysia 2019 and the Food & Beverage Entrepreneur Skills Training. The In4Tec Food Innovation Conferences was supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Malaysia and the Ministry of Federal Territories. Innovating our food Business front and centre Also being held concurrently with FHM 2019 are the high profile In4Tec Food Innovation Conferences, will included a plethora of con- ferences, among them the Food Innovation Conference 2019, Local Dishes Innovation COnference 2019, China-Malaysia Agri Food, Visit Malaysia 2020 & Beyond Conference, Malaysian Farm to Fork & Durian Conference, Other highlights were the B2B business matching sessions, a VIP Buyers hosted programme for top buyers across the ASEAN region and live cooking demonstration of collaborating with world-renowned chefs at previous shows. “With its multifaceted and all-encom- passing character, there was something for anyone and everyone related to the foods beverage and hospitality industries, making FHM 2019 a truly unique event,” said Tan Sri Asmat. “FHM 2019 also comes at an opportune time as the country gears up for Visit Malaysia Year 2020. In 2020 Malaysia expects to see 30 million tourist arrivals, who will spend an estimated RM 100 billion. FHM 2019 therefore certainly accelerates Malaysia’s preparedness to meet these demands while promoting entrepreneurship at every level in an inclu- sive manner.” Organised by Informa Markets, Malaysia FHM 2019 is endorsed by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and is supported by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC), Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), Malaysia Association of Hotels (MAH) and The Malaysian Food & Beverage Executives Association (MFBEA).