Beyond the exhibitors and event programme, there are a few practical things to prepare if you’re planning to attend MIHAS 2026 at MITEC, Kuala Lumpur. Here’s a quick guide, from where to stay, how to reach the venue, to where to shop for souvenirs before heading home.
1. Hotels Closest to MITEC
MITEC is located at 8 Jalan Dutamas 2, Kuala Lumpur, surrounded by several hotel options at varying distances:
- AMI Suites, approximately 890 metres from MITEC
- Arte by Thomas Chan, approximately 950 metres from MITEC
- Arte Mont Kiara 1B, approximately 1.1 km from MITEC
- Hyatt House Kuala Lumpur, Mont Kiara, approximately 2.2 km from MITEC
- Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, also located in the same area
- Dorsett Hartamas, approximately 6 km (by vehicle) from MITEC
The Mont Kiara area itself is known for being welcoming to international visitors, with plenty of serviced apartments and boutique hotels around the Publika and Hartamas Shopping Centre retail areas.
2. Getting to MITEC
Several official transport options are available to reach the venue:
- Grab: MITEC has an official partnership with Grab, including dedicated pick-up/drop-off points and promo codes for specific events.
- MRT: take the Kajang Line to Semantan Station, then a short ride (under 10 minutes) to MITEC.
- KTM (Keretapi Tanah Melayu): alight at Segambut Station, then a roughly 20-minute walk to MITEC.
- Bus: take bus route 852 or 851, alight at the KL 1022 Matrade South stop, just a 4-minute walk to MITEC.
- Limousine/car rental: limousine services are available to a number of hotels and key areas across Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.
If you’re staying around Mont Kiara, the venue is relatively close and reachable on foot or with a short Grab ride.
3. Shopping & Souvenirs Before You Leave
Before heading back to your home country, there are a few shopping options within reach of MITEC:
Near the venue:
- Publika Shopping Mall, about a 12-minute walk from MITEC, with a variety of cafés and boutique stores.
- Hartamas Shopping Centre, about a 3-minute drive, convenient for quick shopping between event sessions.
City centre (via Grab, roughly 20 to 30 minutes):
- Suria KLCC and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, a more complete selection for souvenirs and branded goods.
- Central Market, good for souvenirs and traditional Malaysian crafts.
Recommended Malaysian souvenirs:
- Beryl’s chocolate (durian and teh tarik flavours)
- Ipoh-style white coffee
- Tau Sar Piah and Kue Kapit
- Kaya spread
- Packaged teh tarik
If time is tight, KLIA airport also has a duty-free area that can serve as a last-minute shopping option before boarding.
