Deputy minister to open ALE 2026 in Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia’s Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, YB Sim Tze Tzin, will deliver the government opening keynote at the Asian Lubricant Exhibition 2026 in Kuala Lumpur from Sept. 8-10. The event will gather lubricant industry leaders, agencies and technology providers to focus on supply chains, sustainability and the sector’s future growth.

Why it matters: - ALE 2026 will bring together the lubricant industry’s supply chain across Asia and beyond. - The event is set to highlight investment, innovation and sustainability in a sector tied to manufacturing, infrastructure and industrial growth. - Government participation signals policy interest in the future of Malaysia’s and Asia’s lubricants ecosystem.

What happened: - YB Sim Tze Tzin, Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), will deliver the Government Opening Keynote at ALE 2026. - The exhibition runs from 8–10 September 2026 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur. - The Deputy Minister’s remarks will anchor the opening ceremony on 8 September. - ALE 2026 is jointly organised by the Asian Lubricants Industry Association (ALIA) and F&L Asia Ltd.

The details: - The exhibition is in its third edition. - ALE 2026 will convene lubricant manufacturers, base oil and additive suppliers, technology providers, testing and certification organisations, equipment suppliers, government agencies and industry professionals. - The three-day programme will include exhibition activity, technical discussions, training, business matching and networking. - Government and agency participation includes MITI, MATRADE, MDEC, MyCEB, the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) and SIRIM. - Senior representatives from the regional and international lubricants industry will also attend. - The programme will cover supply-chain resilience, re-refined base oils, sustainability, advanced fluids, data-centre cooling, industry skills and next-generation talent. - The opening ceremony agenda on 8 September starts at 10:00 AM. - The government keynote is scheduled for 10:30–10:50 AM. - MDEC’s Tze Meng will give a digital infrastructure update from 10:50–11:10 AM. - MPOB’s Dr. Hoong Seng Soi will present on palm-based hydraulic oils from 11:10–11:30 AM. - ALE describes itself as Asia’s dedicated exhibition and industry meeting place for the lubricants value chain. - The event connects lubricant manufacturers, suppliers, technology providers, service companies and industry professionals through exhibitions, technical presentations, training, business matching and networking. - More information is available in the ALE 2026 Programme and registration page.

Between the lines: - The keynote lineup suggests ALE is positioning itself as both a trade event and a policy forum. - The presence of Malaysian agencies points to a focus on aligning industry development with national economic and digital priorities. - Topics such as re-refined base oils and data-centre cooling show that the lubricants sector is expanding beyond traditional industrial uses.

What's next: - ALE 2026 will open on 8 September with the government keynote as the centerpiece. - Attendees will spend three days on exhibitions, technical sessions and networking in Kuala Lumpur. - Industry and government conversations at the event are likely to shape follow-up collaboration across the region.

The bottom line: - ALE 2026 is being framed as a key regional gathering for the lubricants industry, with government backing and a strong sustainability and innovation agenda.