Displayed on the Kuala Lumpur Tower is the “World’s Largest Eco Bag.” The bag measures 29.65 feet in width and is 51.5 feet long. It is on display as part of the Kuala Lumpur Design Week 2009 Festival. Organizers hope that the bag and the Festival will draw attention to the cutting edge innovation and creativity that mark Malaysia’s design industries.

Design Week, which runs from March 27th through April 4th, will showcase the works of forty designers and is expected to attract at least 10,000 visitors to the city. While the emphasis is on local artists, designs will be featured by designers from 15 different countries. Over 1000 designs will be exhibited during the nine-day event.

The mayor of Kuala Lumpur, Datuk Ahmad Fuad Ismail, officiated at the opening ceremony and is excited about the effect the event will have on the local economy. The hope is that KL’s design reputation will begin to make headway into international markets. In addition, the festival itself will draw numerous designers, vendors, media, and other interested parties to the city on an annual basis. This is good news for Kuala Lumpur Malaysia hotels as well as other hospitality-based businesses such as restaurants, cafes, and spas.

KL’s Design Week is being held in seven locations across the city, including the KL Tower, the KLCC, the National Art Gallery, and The Annexe Central Market.

2009 is the inaugural event of what promises to become an important annual event for the city of Kuala Lumpur. It includes speakers, workshops, conferences, exhibitions, and social events.

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