05/06/2026
A press conference was held this morning at Setia SPICE Convention Centre, Penang, to officially announce the return of the World Miniature Hobby Show (WMHS) & Malaysia Competition (MALCOM) — set to take place on 13–14 June 2026 and promising its biggest edition yet.
The press conference was graced by YB Wong Hon Wai 黄汉伟, Penang State EXCO for Tourism & Creative Economy; YB Wong Yuee Harng (王宇航), State Assemblyman for Pengkalan Kota and Director of Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB); Mr. Ashwin Gunasekeran, Chief Executive Officer of Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB); Mr. Choo Huang Ming, Owner of World Hobby Miniatures and Organising Chair of WMHS & MALCOM; and Ms. Shelly Loo, Senior Manager of S P Setia Convention Centre, Penang.
This year’s edition features 100 exhibitors from more than 26 countries and regions, with an estimated 30,000 visitors expected over the two-day event. The show reflects the growing prominence of the miniature hobby and creative industry ecosystem while further positioning Penang as a platform for international engagement, innovation, and cultural exchange.