Most homeowners in Malaysia only find out what sits beneath their tiles when something goes wrong: a damp patch on the wall, a crack that keeps widening, or a floor tile that sounds hollow underfoot. The Fix-It Lah Carnival, held from 27 to 29 November 2026 at the Piazza, Pavilion Bukit Jalil, sets out to give them answers before that happens.
The free three-day event is organised by Sika Malaysia, part of the Swiss building materials group Sika, which has more than a century of experience in construction and subsidiaries in 103 countries. It is the company’s first event for the public.
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Why the Fix-It Lah Carnival Starts Beneath the Surface
Homeowners have few places to turn for independent advice when a leak appears or a renovation is being planned. Most only ever see the finished surface, not the waterproofing, adhesives and sealants underneath it.
“The materials underneath usually make up only about 20 per cent of the total cost of a home renovation, but everything else sits on top of them,” said Sandy Lim, Marketing Manager of Sika Malaysia.
“If that layer is not put right, problems tend to show up later. We want homeowners to understand it well enough to ask the right questions from the start,” she added.
That gap between cost and consequence is the point. A hidden layer that is done badly is rarely cheap to fix, because reaching it usually means lifting whatever has been laid on top.
A Walk-Through Home Where Visitors Try the Fixes
Rather than rows of booths, the Fix-It Lah Carnival floor is set out as a walk-through home. Visitors can try sealing a crack, check for hollow tiles and trace a hidden leak, while getting to know the sealants and adhesives that hold a home together.
Sika specialists will be on the floor throughout the three days to answer questions. Families can also make use of a Kids Zone and join a lucky draw.
The format differs from large consumer fairs such as HOMElove Penang’s home expo, which gather hundreds of brands under one roof. Here, the focus is narrower: what goes on behind the walls and under the floors.
Live Demonstrations and a National Tiler Competition
Each day of the Fix-It Lah Carnival has its own focus. The opening day, Friday 27 November, centres on live demonstrations of common home repairs.
On Saturday 28 November, tilers take over the mall floor for the Sika Malaysia Tiler Competition 2026. The national winners will go on to represent Malaysia at Sika’s international final.
“Tilers rarely get an audience,” Lim said. “Putting them in front of homeowners shows the skill behind a well-laid floor and gives the trade the recognition it has earned. It also helps homeowners recognise good workmanship before they hire someone for their own home.”
Five Talks That Follow a Home From Purchase to Daily Life
The final day of the Fix-It Lah Carnival, Sunday 29 November, brings five talks that trace a home’s life from purchase to everyday living. Speakers include property experts, an architect, homeowners in the middle of their own renovations and finance content creators, each sharing practical tips visitors can apply at home.
“Every speaker on that stage has been through a renovation or has helped others get through one,” Lim said. “Homeowners learn faster from someone who has been in their shoes.”
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Fix-It Lah Carnival: Dates, Hours and Admission
The Fix-It Lah Carnival is open daily from 10am to 10pm, from 27 to 29 November 2026, at the Piazza, Pavilion Bukit Jalil in Kuala Lumpur. Admission is free.
Programme details are available on Sika Malaysia’s carnival page.
For anyone with a renovation on the horizon, three days of asking questions could save years of living with the wrong fix.
