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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Malaysia Furniture Furnishings Market (MFFM) 2024 officially opened today at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL), with the honourable YB Datuk Larry Sng Wei Shien, Chairman of Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB), presiding over the ceremony.
The inaugural edition of MFFM hosts 50 exhibitors across 8,000 square meters of exhibition space at WTCKL. Alongside prominent Malaysian companies, the event has attracted exhibitors from China, Indonesia, and Japan. Pre-registration data indicates that over 5,000 trade buyers, including 500 overseas buyers from more than 40 countries and regions are expected to participate, sourcing a diverse range of furniture products.
As a pivotal industry for Malaysia's economy, the furniture sector is globally recognised for its expansive reach, contributing significantly to both domestic and international markets. With rapid urbanization, increasing disposable incomes, and growing demand for modern furniture designs, the industry is poised for unprecedented growth. MFFM 2024 is designed to further this momentum by establishing a vibrant wholesale market platform that encourages closer collaboration between sellers and buyers, thereby enhancing business opportunities across the industry.
Strategically aligned with Asia's prime furniture trading season in September, MFFM 2024 is set to enhance trading efficiency and dynamism within Malaysia's thriving furniture industry.
"Malaysia has long been recognised as a reputable supplier of high-quality furniture to the global market. However, our exceptional products have yet to receive the same level of appreciation domestically. It's time to change that narrative. There is immense potential within our local market, and manufacturers should seize the opportunity to expand their footprint here while continuing to strengthen their global presence," said Karen Goi, Project Director of MFFM.
MFFM 2024 features a diverse array of products, including furniture, home décor, lifestyle products, and furniture fittings and materials. The event welcomes a broad spectrum of attendees, from importers and exporters to manufacturers, suppliers, e-commerce sellers, purchasing managers, and project owners. Notably, a special delegation from the Philippines, comprising hotel and restaurant owners, is among the overseas buyers visiting the show for product sourcing.
In conjunction with the exhibition, a factory visit tour has been organized for overseas buyers on 7 September, providing an opportunity to explore the production facilities of two exhibitors in Muar, offering a closer look at the capabilities of Malaysian manufacturers.
MFFM 2024 has garnered endorsement from the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (MPC), with support from the Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB), Malaysian Timber Council (MTC), and CTCS Worldwide Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of MTIB.
Organised by Derrisen Sdn Bhd, MFFM 2024 will run for three days until 9 September. The event is free to attend, with on-site registration available. For more information, please visit www.mffmfurniture.com.
Notes to Editor:
About Malaysia Furniture Furnishings Market (MFFM) (www.mffmfurniture.com):
The Malaysia Furniture Furnishings Market (MFFM) is the latest trading platform designed to offer a dynamic, efficient, and convenient experience for both exhibitors and buyers in the furniture and furnishings industry. As a premier B2B event, MFFM aims to establish a robust wholesale market within the region, fostering closer collaboration and partnerships between sellers and buyers. By providing a comprehensive showcase of furniture and furnishings products, MFFM aspires to enhance business opportunities and drive growth within the industry.
About Derrisen Sdn Bhd (www.derrisen.com):
Derrisen is a specialist in delivering impactful trade events and conferences for businesses and industries to create sustainable high performance and growth. With more than 25 years of experience in organising mega furniture trade show in Malaysia, we bring you a deeply passionate and experienced team of organisers to deliver leading industry and lifestyle portfolios in Southeast Asia to help our clients achieve their business goals and shared purpose of building positive relationships for long-term success.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Malaysia Furniture Furnishings Market (MFFM) 2024 officially opened today at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL), with the honourable YB Datuk Larry Sng Wei Shien, Chairman of Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB), presiding over the ceremony.
The inaugural edition of MFFM hosts 50 exhibitors across 8,000 square meters of exhibition space at WTCKL. Alongside prominent Malaysian companies, the event has attracted exhibitors from China, Indonesia, and Japan. Pre-registration data indicates that over 5,000 trade buyers, including 500 overseas buyers from more than 40 countries and regions are expected to participate, sourcing a diverse range of furniture products.
As a pivotal industry for Malaysia's economy, the furniture sector is globally recognised for its expansive reach, contributing significantly to both domestic and international markets. With rapid urbanization, increasing disposable incomes, and growing demand for modern furniture designs, the industry is poised for unprecedented growth. MFFM 2024 is designed to further this momentum by establishing a vibrant wholesale market platform that encourages closer collaboration between sellers and buyers, thereby enhancing business opportunities across the industry.
Strategically aligned with Asia's prime furniture trading season in September, MFFM 2024 is set to enhance trading efficiency and dynamism within Malaysia's thriving furniture industry.
"Malaysia has long been recognised as a reputable supplier of high-quality furniture to the global market. However, our exceptional products have yet to receive the same level of appreciation domestically. It's time to change that narrative. There is immense potential within our local market, and manufacturers should seize the opportunity to expand their footprint here while continuing to strengthen their global presence," said Karen Goi, Project Director of MFFM.
MFFM 2024 features a diverse array of products, including furniture, home décor, lifestyle products, and furniture fittings and materials. The event welcomes a broad spectrum of attendees, from importers and exporters to manufacturers, suppliers, e-commerce sellers, purchasing managers, and project owners. Notably, a special delegation from the Philippines, comprising hotel and restaurant owners, is among the overseas buyers visiting the show for product sourcing.
In conjunction with the exhibition, a factory visit tour has been organized for overseas buyers on 7 September, providing an opportunity to explore the production facilities of two exhibitors in Muar, offering a closer look at the capabilities of Malaysian manufacturers.
MFFM 2024 has garnered endorsement from the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (MPC), with support from the Malaysian Timber Industry Board (MTIB), Malaysian Timber Council (MTC), and CTCS Worldwide Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of MTIB.
Organised by Derrisen Sdn Bhd, MFFM 2024 will run for three days until 9 September. The event is free to attend, with on-site registration available. For more information, please visit www.mffmfurniture.com.
Notes to Editor:
About Malaysia Furniture Furnishings Market (MFFM) (www.mffmfurniture.com):
The Malaysia Furniture Furnishings Market (MFFM) is the latest trading platform designed to offer a dynamic, efficient, and convenient experience for both exhibitors and buyers in the furniture and furnishings industry. As a premier B2B event, MFFM aims to establish a robust wholesale market within the region, fostering closer collaboration and partnerships between sellers and buyers. By providing a comprehensive showcase of furniture and furnishings products, MFFM aspires to enhance business opportunities and drive growth within the industry.
About Derrisen Sdn Bhd (www.derrisen.com):
Derrisen is a specialist in delivering impactful trade events and conferences for businesses and industries to create sustainable high performance and growth. With more than 25 years of experience in organising mega furniture trade show in Malaysia, we bring you a deeply passionate and experienced team of organisers to deliver leading industry and lifestyle portfolios in Southeast Asia to help our clients achieve their business goals and shared purpose of building positive relationships for long-term success.
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INAUGURAL MALAYSIA FURNITURE FURNISHINGS MARKET (MFFM) ESTABLISHES VIBRANT WHOLESALE B2B FURNITURE PLATFORM
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The First Time a Game in the Legendary Franchise Comes to Consoles
BELLEVUE, Wash., June 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Critically-acclaimed game development studio ArenaNet® tonight announced Guild Wars 3™, the third entry in the legendary and beloved Guild Wars® MMORPG franchise and their first new game since 2012. The game will release globally on PC, Steam, and PlayStation 5, marking the first time a Guild Wars game will appear on home consoles. The first beta test is scheduled for fall of 2027.
The official debut trailer features the first in-engine gameplay footage and can be viewed HERE. The first concept art and other assets are hosted at the Guild Wars 3 official press kit.
"Guild Wars 3 is a new era not just for ArenaNet and Guild Wars, but also for MMORPGs as a whole," said Colin Johanson, Guild Wars 3 Game Director and ArenaNet Studio Head. "The MMORPG genre has millions of players worldwide eager for new, modern experiences, and the opportunity to harness that excitement is immense. Our approach with Guild Wars 3 is to push MMORPGs forward, to create an online game world that feels believable, rewarding, responsive, and innovative while at the same time respecting players' time and providing a positive, supportive space to build community and enjoy new stories in our universe."
Taking place over a thousand years before the events of the original game, Guild Wars 3 is set in the Tyrian region of Orr, a vast wilderness frontier imbued with the world's magic. Nature entities with strong connections to the land called Vael spirits embody the vitality of this lush, verdant landscape. Various guilds are engaged in conflict over how to protect or exploit the bounty beyond civilization's borders. These multitudinous spirits will vary in size and influence within the ecosystems around them, with the most notable of these being the Seeker. As seen in the trailer, every player's Seeker will serve as a connection to the spirits of Orr and a mount that will carry them on their journeys through the game's open world.
Players will assume the role of a Vaelwarden, a member of a guild of adventurers committed to preserving and protecting both the spirits of the wild and the land of Orr itself. Through the deep character customization and skill-building gameplay the Guild Wars franchise is known for, players will seek adventure and confront danger across this sumptuous, vibrant online world, growing their relationships with the spirits of the wild, the inhabitants of Orr, and other Vaelwarden players.
A combat system designed from the outset to feel great on both a controller and keyboard rewards positioning by emphasizing the joy of movement and momentum. As players seamlessly transition between various movement modes, they can harness their speed and turn it into bigger damage and impact when fighting their foes.
More information about pricing, beta tests, release date, and gameplay features will be revealed later in 2026 and into 2027. Guild Wars 3 will be available directly from the developers at GuildWars3.com, and can be wishlisted on Steam and the PlayStation Store beginning today, with more information available at the game's official website.
About the Guild Wars Franchise
Guild Wars is the award-winning, visually stunning MMORPG franchise that originally launched in 2005 on PC. Boasting a timeless art-brought-to-life aesthetic, the epic grandeur of massive role-playing environments, fast-paced action combat, large-scale dynamic events that players tackle together in the open world, team-based competitive player-versus-player battles, and a sprawling fantasy storyline, the series is often proclaimed as having the friendliest player community in gaming. Guild Wars was relaunched as Guild Wars Reforged in 2025 and expanded to mobile devices in 2026. Guild Wars 2® launched in 2012 on PC and quickly earned accolades across the industry, including Time Magazine's 2012 Game of the Year. Unlike most competitors, the franchise has always been playable with no subscription fee required, welcoming over 29 million players across its history.
About ArenaNet
ArenaNet is the developer of the best-selling Guild Wars Reforged and the groundbreaking Guild Wars 2 massively multiplayer online PC role-playing games. The studio's mission is to create innovative online worlds, cultivate a vibrant and engaged global community of players, and to incorporate handcrafted artistry into every aspect of their games. ArenaNet formed in 2000, with press and fans consistently calling Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2 two of the best MMOs and RPGs of all time. Based in Bellevue, WA, ArenaNet is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Korean gaming giant NC.
The First Time a Game in the Legendary Franchise Comes to Consoles
BELLEVUE, Wash., June 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Critically-acclaimed game development studio ArenaNet® tonight announced Guild Wars 3™, the third entry in the legendary and beloved Guild Wars® MMORPG franchise and their first new game since 2012. The game will release globally on PC, Steam, and PlayStation 5, marking the first time a Guild Wars game will appear on home consoles. The first beta test is scheduled for fall of 2027.
The official debut trailer features the first in-engine gameplay footage and can be viewed HERE. The first concept art and other assets are hosted at the Guild Wars 3 official press kit.
"Guild Wars 3 is a new era not just for ArenaNet and Guild Wars, but also for MMORPGs as a whole," said Colin Johanson, Guild Wars 3 Game Director and ArenaNet Studio Head. "The MMORPG genre has millions of players worldwide eager for new, modern experiences, and the opportunity to harness that excitement is immense. Our approach with Guild Wars 3 is to push MMORPGs forward, to create an online game world that feels believable, rewarding, responsive, and innovative while at the same time respecting players' time and providing a positive, supportive space to build community and enjoy new stories in our universe."
Taking place over a thousand years before the events of the original game, Guild Wars 3 is set in the Tyrian region of Orr, a vast wilderness frontier imbued with the world's magic. Nature entities with strong connections to the land called Vael spirits embody the vitality of this lush, verdant landscape. Various guilds are engaged in conflict over how to protect or exploit the bounty beyond civilization's borders. These multitudinous spirits will vary in size and influence within the ecosystems around them, with the most notable of these being the Seeker. As seen in the trailer, every player's Seeker will serve as a connection to the spirits of Orr and a mount that will carry them on their journeys through the game's open world.
Players will assume the role of a Vaelwarden, a member of a guild of adventurers committed to preserving and protecting both the spirits of the wild and the land of Orr itself. Through the deep character customization and skill-building gameplay the Guild Wars franchise is known for, players will seek adventure and confront danger across this sumptuous, vibrant online world, growing their relationships with the spirits of the wild, the inhabitants of Orr, and other Vaelwarden players.
A combat system designed from the outset to feel great on both a controller and keyboard rewards positioning by emphasizing the joy of movement and momentum. As players seamlessly transition between various movement modes, they can harness their speed and turn it into bigger damage and impact when fighting their foes.
More information about pricing, beta tests, release date, and gameplay features will be revealed later in 2026 and into 2027. Guild Wars 3 will be available directly from the developers at GuildWars3.com, and can be wishlisted on Steam and the PlayStation Store beginning today, with more information available at the game's official website.
About the Guild Wars Franchise
Guild Wars is the award-winning, visually stunning MMORPG franchise that originally launched in 2005 on PC. Boasting a timeless art-brought-to-life aesthetic, the epic grandeur of massive role-playing environments, fast-paced action combat, large-scale dynamic events that players tackle together in the open world, team-based competitive player-versus-player battles, and a sprawling fantasy storyline, the series is often proclaimed as having the friendliest player community in gaming. Guild Wars was relaunched as Guild Wars Reforged in 2025 and expanded to mobile devices in 2026. Guild Wars 2® launched in 2012 on PC and quickly earned accolades across the industry, including Time Magazine's 2012 Game of the Year. Unlike most competitors, the franchise has always been playable with no subscription fee required, welcoming over 29 million players across its history.
About ArenaNet
ArenaNet is the developer of the best-selling Guild Wars Reforged and the groundbreaking Guild Wars 2 massively multiplayer online PC role-playing games. The studio's mission is to create innovative online worlds, cultivate a vibrant and engaged global community of players, and to incorporate handcrafted artistry into every aspect of their games. ArenaNet formed in 2000, with press and fans consistently calling Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2 two of the best MMOs and RPGs of all time. Based in Bellevue, WA, ArenaNet is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Korean gaming giant NC.
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Guild Wars 3, Modern Evolution of the MMORPG, Announced at Summer Game Fest for PC and PlayStation 5
