Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

This is a very beautiful convention center. I attended a talk at Plenary Hall, and I was thoroughly impressed by it. Getting here was easy, as it is connected to the KLCC LRT station via a walkway that goes through Suria KLCC.
This place really deserves 5 stars, but I’m taking one off because they provided really really horrible food, which is truly mind boggling considering if there’s anything Malaysia is known for, it’s good food! Furthermore, the food came in a KLCC Convention Center branded packaging that was unnecessarily complicated. I hope they sort out the food part in the future. But other than that, it is truly a world class convention center.

Many people believe this place is a really beautiful convention centre which I suppose is kind of understandable (?) but I don’t see the big deal. The interiors are dull and simple in my opinion and their halls are well, just alright? I never was impressed with anything in particular about this place– even their cafeteria on their lower ground floor doesn’t have a huge variety of food and they’re pretty average tasting AND pricey. I suppose the glass feature is something worth commenting on because you are walking alongside the park but still, meh.
A problem I kind of personally have with this place is that most of the time I am here, I had traveled via LRT because it simply is so convenient. The walk from the LRT to KLCC already takes a while but from KLCC to the convention centre is also quite a stretch (5mins?). Not only that, once you HAVE reached the convention centre, most of the halls are placed on the OTHER END of the building but not only is it on the other end, the entrance will always be placed on the furthest door available. It annoys me so much because placement is horrible but perhaps it’s always just been my luck? Otherwise, the convention centre is convenient as it also connects to the bridge that brings you to Pavilion (another 15 mins walk lol).

This convention centre was never alien to me. I was brought up around this area and now working nearby giving me additional chance to access this convention centre. It is strategically located at Jalan Pinang and it is easily accessible via public transport that is available. The walkways is extremely wide and comfortable to mingle around.
Whenever there are exhibitions or conferences on-​going, I will always patron around this area just to check things out. That doesn’t mean that I have immense interest to it but it is rather exciting to walk around and see new things. The last event that I visited was the MIHAS — Halal exhibition.
The upcoming event that I anticipate and looking forward is the
:Homedec 2015 from May 1^st to 4^th.

Most accessible and spacious convention hall in town.
Reachable by the LRT and you won’t need to worry if it’s a hot or rainy day because the walkway is covered and you can just walk to the place fully protected.
I love how they are so well maintained even after so many years. I have been here for multiple occasion, ie, book fair, career fair, education fair, and sometimes even for events. The management is doing a good job with marketing and also directing people to the place.
For event planners, this is really a good spot to consider. There are registration counters, toilets and quite a number of halls available.
I will usually be able to make it for events happening here as compared to the Mines or even Setia Alam. LRT is making all things much simpler.

I was one of the lucky ones to attend the Jacksons concert for the F1 Gala! It was being held at the Plenary Hall at KL convention centre. There were alot of staff that were ready to inform or guide the attendees that were not to sure where the hall was.
The seating is quite close together and was hard to maneuver to you seat especially if there are people that were already seated and your seat was placed in the middle! Talk about awkward much.
The Jacksons performed well lively as ever and payed their respects to their late brother Michael. Though the enjoyment was short-​lived as the sound system was not up to par to their visual effects which were stunning.
After that we headed to the after party that was in a bigger and different hall. The only drawback from the night was that the air conditioning was running hot but maybe that’s because I was dancing uncontrollably to the rockin band they hired. All in all it I had an enjoyable time

This convention centre is definitely one of the most prestigious convention centre in the country. They have 5 levels which consist of multiple pillar free exhibition halls with the largest that is 12,310m2. They have a 3,000 capacity plenary hall and 500 seat plenary theatre.
The most common visit here must be the PC Fairs that is held yearly. Thousands would flock in here just to get the best deals of their IT needs. My most recent visit was for a entrepreneurial event with multiple halls being used for exhibitions and theatre rooms being used for talks. Everything in here just spells luxurious and glamor no matter the event.
The biggest problem with KLCC as a client is that their calendar is booked one year in advance. And their deposit is 50% in advance. This space is clearly for the elite event big boys.

Yes others may love this place and praise it and fall on the ground in awe of it but my experiences prevent me from doing so. It’s not a personal vendetta. I’m not a competitor, I don’t have any hopes that KLCC will close down. I’m just really depressingly disappointed with their attitude.
You see I was here years ago for an academic seminar and I noticed their security was really nice and respectful of everyone, as all of us looked really classy in suits, ties and office wear.
However a couple of years later when I started attending Comic Fiesta in cosplay, I saw their true colours come out. They were rude and pushy, to the point of screaming at visitors calling them «Anjing masuk gaung». Yes, I even heard them wolf whistle at women. Every year after that, since CF is held here annually, I make a pilgrimage and every year without fail there will be an unpleasant incident. Last year a security personnell screamed at a bunch of us for sitting down near a wall «GET UP NOW! NOW!!» while stamping his feet. Dehumanizing.
There is only one explanation for this. The way we dressed. Yes, to the staff at KLCC, seminar goers in batik shirt and suits are more human than cosplayers, who are just kids you can step on and treat whatever way you like.

I went for The Jacksons concert gala which was held at the Plenary Hall, KL Convention Centre. Parking was easy to find as I came early before 7pm however I had a friend who came later before 8pm and she complained that the parking was already full. There were several staff on ground to lead me to the plenary hall as I wasn’t too sure of the location and posters were also put up to lead visitors to the hall.
There were several doors leading to different seat aisles so that the place wouldn’t be packed with too many people trying to enter into the same entrance. The sound system that night was good as I got to hear The Jacksons’ music clearly without any noise interference.