Malaysia Gears Up For Witex & Wcaf 2025: Star-studded Lineup, Global Exhibitors, And Cultural Celebrations Await In Selangor

Published on August 25, 2025

The Malaysia Tourism Agency Association (MATA) is pleased to denote nan latest updates for nan World Islamic Tourism & Trade Expo (WITEX 2025) and nan World Cultural & Arts Festival (WCAF 2025), group to return spot from 22 – 24 August 2025 astatine Sunway Resort Hotel, Bandar Sunway.

With complete 150 booths sold to exhibitors from Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Brunei, Indonesia, Spain, Azerbaijan, Zambia, China, Taiwan, and Kazakhstan, WITEX 2025 is shaping up to beryllium nan largest Islamic Tourism & Trade showcase successful Malaysia. Participating Malaysian states see Perlis, Pahang, Terengganu, and Langkawi.

STAR-STUDDED HIGHLIGHT – MAWI & VANNY VABIOLA

One of nan astir anticipated highlights of WITEX & WCAF 2025 is nan typical Meet & Greet convention pinch 2 celebrated artists:

• Vanny Vabiola – nan internationally renowned Indonesian songstress known for her soulful sound and monolithic world instrumentality base.
• Mawi – Malaysia’s beloved prima and taste icon, admired for his powerful performances and heavy relationship pinch section audiences.

Both artists will look together connected nan WITEX Main Stage connected Sunday, 24 August 2025 astatine 4:00 pm, offering fans and visitors a uncommon opportunity to meet them successful person.

WITEX 2025 CONFERENCE SESSIONS

Taking spot connected 22 – 23 August 2025, nan convention will stitchery world experts to talk Islamic tourism, smart travel, legal gastronomy, and taste industries.

Key sessions astatine WITEX Main Stage:

• Tourism successful Islam by Tuan Habib Ali Zaenal Abidin Bin Abu Bakar Al Hamid (23 Aug, 12:00 noon astatine WITEX Main Stage).
• Islam successful Russia by Mr. Farid Hazrat Mingaleev, Mufti of Baikal Muftiate (23 Aug, 11:00 americium astatine WITEX Main Stage).

MINISTERS & CEOs SUMMIT 2025

On 24 August 2025, leaders and policymakers will stitchery nether nan theme:
“Driving Global Partnerships and Investments successful Islamic Tourism”

Sessions will characteristic authorities perspectives, CEOs’ roundtables, and destination improvement strategies pinch information from Zambia, Azerbaijan, Langkawi Development Authority (LADA), and world partners.

WCAF 2025 – CULTURE ON STAGE

Running alongside WITEX, nan World Cultural & Arts Festival (WCAF 2025) will showcase:

• Performances from Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan
• Islamic Fashion Show celebrating humble fashion
• Halal Culinary Showcase pinch personage chefs

WORLD ISLAMIC TOURISM & TRADE AWARDS

The World Islamic Tourism & Trade Awards 2025 will admit outstanding achievements successful Islamic tourism, trade, culture, and sustainability — honoring cities, destinations, and leaders who thrust world advancement successful legal recreation and taste exchange.

ABOUT WITEX & WCAF 2025

Organized by nan Malaysia Tourism Agency Association (MATA), WITEX & WCAF 2025 service arsenic premier platforms for Islamic tourism, trade, and taste cooperation. The events are integral to Visit Selangor Year 2025 and Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaigns.