I went to Malacca Immigration Department located in Hang Tuah Jaya to collect my passport with my father and my cousin this morning. After that that we went to Melaka International Trade Centre, MITC to observe and see what's happening in MITC. This weekend, 10th, 11th and 12th December 2010, Malacca hosting the 'Showcase Satu Daerah Satu Industri, SDSI 2010'.
SDSI is an annual event whereby all exhibitors from all over Malaysia will exchange information with each other and they will promote the products to public. Besides that, public could come to learn and buy cottage products from all over Malaysia such as crafts, foods, fabrics, fruits, homestays and many more. There are 13 state pavilions and other pavilion of agencies that responsible to help those entrepreneurs to market their product not just to all over Malaysia, but also in other countries.
Many activities such as business-matching, seminars, promotion, exhibition, cultural performances and so on. The event will be launched by Deputy Prime Minister this evening.
Many activities such as business-matching, seminars, promotion, exhibition, cultural performances and so on. The event will be launched by Deputy Prime Minister this evening.
Here are some pictures of SDSI 2010:

MITC

Colorful flags


Main Entrance to MITC Hall

The main entrance of the showcase


Ministries of Malaysia pavilion

Products from Johore

Visitors could find SDSI products from all over Malaysia in this pavilion

Melaka products

Ministry of Agriculture pavilion


Malaysian Craft pavilion


Information counter

Wood carving demonstration


Nyonya beaded shoes

Labu sayong


Ministry of Tourism Pavilion

Labuan Island products such as pearls, cakes, potpourri, tea and many more

Malacca pavilion

The new icon of Malacca, Malacca Monorail



Products from Central Malacca district

Jasin district

Alor Gajah district

Crowds in Malacca pavilion

Official drinks of Malacca State, 'Jus Buah Melaka' and 'Melaka Delite'

Malacca pavilion



Negeri Sembilan pavilion


Caklempong



Sarawak Pavilion



Craft products from Sarawak

Visitors could wear the Sarawak traditional costume (Iban) for RM 5 for photography session and will be given a gift from Sarawak

Mongkos Village Homestay

Santubong Homestay

Interested with the traditional song and concept of Sarawak pavilion

Sarawak products

Sarawak layer cakes

You could taste the cakes

Sabah pavilion


Terengganu Pavilion




Products from Terengganu

Songket products

Congkak

Wood carving demonstration

Pahang pavilion

'Tenun Pahang'

You could buy these high quality 'tenun Pahang' here.

Perak pavilion

Replica of Ubudiah Mosque


Products of Perak

Pangkor's gamat

Selangor pavilion


Tapioca chips from Selangor

Perlis pavilion

Roti Arab, a famous product from Perlis

Exhibitors from Perlis

Mango juice

Penang Pavilion

Simple and practical concept

Johore Pavilion





Crafts from Pontian district


Kelantan pavilion

Crafts from Kelantan


'Nyiru' and 'citak / acuan kuih karas'

'Timba upeh'

Kedah pavilion


Main stage


Kazz Ponic

MITI booth

Sticker for visitors counter


Let's take a look what's happening here

Food stalls for every states in Malaysia

Mee Bandung Muar

Ikan Patin Tempoyak and Pais Ikan Patin from Pahang

Forgot the name of this dessert

Penang Laksa

Cendol Pulut from Kedah

Mee Sup Utara


Ketupat palas and rendang tok from Perak

FAMA Fruit stalls


We went to MITC Mosque, Masjid al-Alami to perform Friday Prayer

Goodies bags


Bird's nest kordial

Popia simpul from Sarawak pavilion

Agro Mas Pineapple Jam


Penang laksa

Ketupat palas and rendang tok

Rendang tok

Tapioca chips from Selangor pavilion

'Mee Sup Utara'
So, for those who want to gain knowledge and experience from the showcase, you still have 2 days left. Don't forget to come this weekend and bring your spouse and children to learn about Malaysian culture, crafts, products and so on. This event is very good and could be an effective platform for those who are interested to join the cottage industry in Malaysia. All are invited. The event starts from 10 am until 10 pm. Free admission.