Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang
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The Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang, (MAEPS) is the largest agro park in Malaysia and Asia
, created as an initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture. This park, or convention center
, is located in Serdang
, Selangor
near Putrajaya
. MAEPS is situated on the south of MARDI (Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute
) which is strategically located about 30 minutes away from the city centre of Kuala Lumpur
. It is accessible via the South Klang Valley Expressway
. Situated on 368 acres (1.5 km²) of land, the buildings and outdoor spaces are carefully designed to bring out the best of the natural beauty of the landscapes.
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
, created as an initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture. This park, or convention center
Convention center
A convention center is a large building that is designed to hold a convention, where individuals and groups gather to promote and share common interests. Convention centers typically offer sufficient floor area to accommodate several thousand attendees...
, is located in Serdang
Serdang
The state of Serdang was an ancient Malay-Indonesian monarchy, neighboring the Sultanate of Deli, to which it lost some territory.-Rulers:*1728 - 1782 Tuanku Umar Johan Pahlawan Alam Shah bin Tuanku Panglima Paderap [Kejeruan Junjungan], Raja of Serdang...
, Selangor
Selangor
Selangor also known by its Arabic honorific, Darul Ehsan, or "Abode of Sincerity") is one of the 13 states of Malaysia. It is on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and is bordered by Perak to the north, Pahang to the east, Negeri Sembilan to the south and the Strait of Malacca to the west...
near Putrajaya
Putrajaya
Putrajaya is a planned city, located 25km south of Kuala Lumpur, that serves as the federal administrative centre of Malaysia. The seat of government was shifted in 1999 from Kuala Lumpur to Putrajaya, due to the overcrowding and congestion in the Kuala Lumpur areas...
. MAEPS is situated on the south of MARDI (Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute
Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute
The Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute, ' is a government body in Malaysia under Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry ....
) which is strategically located about 30 minutes away from the city centre of Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
. It is accessible via the South Klang Valley Expressway
South Klang Valley Expressway
The South Klang Valley Expressway or SKVE is an expressway in the southern part of Klang Valley, Malaysia's most densely populated region. This dual-carriageway provides links to the booming towns in southern Klang Valley, including the country's administrative capital, Putrajaya...
. Situated on 368 acres (1.5 km²) of land, the buildings and outdoor spaces are carefully designed to bring out the best of the natural beauty of the landscapes.
Major events
- 11 August-23 August 2008 - Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Show (MAHA 2008)
- 29 November-12 December 2010 - Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture and Agrotourism Show (MAHA 2010)