| LIMA Now Open To Public |
| Special - LIMA 2007 |
| Written by Bernama |
| Thursday, 06 December 2007 18:00 |
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LANGKAWI, Dec 7 -- The Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (Lima) Exhibition 2007 was finally opened to the public today, its fourth day. The Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC) where the aerospace segment is being held was opened at 10am while the maritime segment at Awana Porto Malai will open at 2pm. The maritime exhibition is free while visitors to the MIEC will be charged RM20 for adults and RM10 for children. About 50,000 people are expected to turn out for the exhibition. On display in both segments are 80 fighter jets, transport aircraft and helicopters and 71 ships including 32 vessels of the navy and coastguard. There will also be aerobatic displays by teams from the British Royal Air Force, Indian airforce and the Royal Malaysian Air Force. The biennial exhibition which has attracted participation from 450 defence companies from 20 countries ends tomorrow. |