Forthcoming Events in Malaysia

01/03/2008 – 30/4/2008  MALAYSIAN GRAND PRIX – (FORMULA 1)   

• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  
• Bursting on to the Formula One circuit in 1999 to great acclaim, the ultra-modern Sepang International Circuit is regarded as one of the best tracks in the world. And as such, the Malaysian Grand Prix has earned a reputation as one of the most exciting Formula One racing events of the year. Racing in hot and humid conditions around a circuit that is characterised by sharp corners, the course demands a lot from drivers and guarantees a weekend of top racing action 
  
• Themes: Entertainment , Sport , Spectacle

01/04/2008 31/05/2008 KL INTERNATIONAL WATER FESTIVAL

• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  
• With the temperatures rising as summer gets into full swing, Kuala Lumpur tries to keep cool with this month-long Water Festival. A varied programme of vaguely water-related events take place over the month including sandcastle building tournaments, underwater treasure hunts, kayaking and sailing events, jet-ski races and much more. There is also a programme of musical performances and dance events taking place in various indoor and outdoor venues 
  
• Themes: Kids' Stuff , Food & Drink , Sport

1/05/2008 – 31/07/2008 COLOURS OF MALAYSIA

• Various, Malaysia
  
• A colourful celebration of the country's rich and diverse culture, Colours of Malaysia is a month-long programme of events and celebrations. Including everything from traditional music and dance displays to food and drinks demonstrations, this fun festival is a great way to learn more about the many cultures and beliefs that have shaped the modern Malaysian identity. Events take place throughout the country
  
• Themes: Culture , Dance , Food & Drink , Entertainment , Spectacle 
        

1/05/08  - 31/05/2008 LABUAN INTERNATIONAL SEA CHALLENGE

• Labuan, Malaysia
  
• The annual Labuan International Sea Challenge is a popular event which offers competitors fun and frolics on the high seas off Sabah. Events include the Rolex IGFA International Game Fishing Tournament which is part of the qualifying circuit of the Rolex/IGFA Offshore Championship; the Cross Channel Swimming Challenge which sees competitors from all over the world set off on the return journey to Pulau Papan; the Round Island Kayak Challenge during which participants take on a tough 50km (31 miles) course that hugs the coastline; and the Labuan International Extreme Kayak Challenge which tests competitors skill, strength and stamina over a 84km (52 miles) course across the Brunei Bay. This popular event attracts competitors and spectators from all over the world 
  
• Themes: Entertainment , Sport , Spectacle

1/05/2008 – 31/06/2008 PENANG INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

• Penang, Malaysia
  
• Raced in the picturesque waters of Penang, visitors can witness the thrill and excitement of traditional dragon boat races at the annual Penang International Dragon Boat Festival (PIDBF). The event features teams from all over the world promising a truly international atmosphere. Large crowds mass on the banks to watch as the impressive 10m (30ft) dragon boats carve their way through the water

01/04/2008 31/05/2008 KL INTERNATIONAL WATER FESTIVAL

• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  
• With the temperatures rising as summer gets into full swing, Kuala Lumpur tries to keep cool with this month-long Water Festival. A varied programme of vaguely water-related events take place over the month including sandcastle building tournaments, underwater treasure hunts, kayaking and sailing events, jet-ski races and much more. There is also a programme of musical performances and dance events taking place in various indoor and outdoor venues 
  
• Themes: Kids' Stuff , Food & Drink , Sport 

      
1/05/2008 – 31/07/2008 COLOURS OF MALAYSIA

• Various, Malaysia
  
• A colourful celebration of the country's rich and diverse culture, Colours of Malaysia is a month-long programme of events and celebrations. Including everything from traditional music and dance displays to food and drinks demonstrations, this fun festival is a great way to learn more about the many cultures and beliefs that have shaped the modern Malaysian identity. Events take place throughout the country
  
• Themes: Culture , Dance , Food & Drink , Entertainment , Spectacle 

      
1/05/08  - 31/05/2008 LABUAN INTERNATIONAL SEA CHALLENGE

• Labuan, Malaysia
  
• The annual Labuan International Sea Challenge is a popular event which offers competitors fun and frolics on the high seas off Sabah. Events include the Rolex IGFA International Game Fishing Tournament which is part of the qualifying circuit of the Rolex/IGFA Offshore Championship; the Cross Channel Swimming Challenge which sees competitors from all over the world set off on the return journey to Pulau Papan; the Round Island Kayak Challenge during which participants take on a tough 50km (31 miles) course that hugs the coastline; and the Labuan International Extreme Kayak Challenge which tests competitors skill, strength and stamina over a 84km (52 miles) course across the Brunei Bay. This popular event attracts competitors and spectators from all over the world 
  
• Themes: Entertainment , Sport , Spectacle

1/05/2008 – 31/06/2008 PENANG INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL

• Penang, Malaysia
  
• Raced in the picturesque waters of Penang, visitors can witness the thrill and excitement of traditional dragon boat races at the annual Penang International Dragon Boat Festival (PIDBF). The event features teams from all over the world promising a truly international atmosphere. Large crowds mass on the banks to watch as the impressive 10m (30ft) dragon boats carve their way through the ater. Manned by a team of about 20 rowers sitting two abreast down the length of the boat, participants are spurred on by the rhythmic beat thumped out by a drummer seated at the font of the boat. The first record of a dragon boat race at Penang was in 1934 but it wasn't until 1979 that the first annual Penang International Dragon Boat Festival was held.
  
• Themes: Spectacle , Sport , Culture 
       

1/05/2008 – 30/06/2008 PENANG INTERNATIONAL FLORAL FESTIVAL

• George Town, Malaysia
  
• Held in the spectacular Penang Botanic Gardens which are widely regarded as amongst some of the most beautiful gardens anywhere in the world, this annual show welcomes visitors to explore the many fabulous floral displays and exhibitions. Over the week, visitors are able to learn more about the growing techniques used by the gardeners at a series of special exhibitions and workshops
  
• Themes: Spectacle , Exhibitions 
       

1/05/2008 – 31/05/2008 TADAU KAAMATAN (HARVEST FESTIVAL)

• Malaysia
  
• The annual Tadau Kaamatan or Harvest Festival is one of the most important celebrations in the year for the Kadazandusun ethnic communities of Sabah.  Held towards the end of May each year, the event celebrates the end of the tough work and looks forward to enjoying the bounty of the harvest. The day is characterised by cultural performances, music, traditional dances and food and drink in great quantities. Another popular aspect of the festival is the crowning of the "Unduk Ngadau" or Harvest Queen which is carried out amongst much pampering and ceremony 
  
• Themes: Food & Drink , Music , Culture , Entertainment , Dance , History , Kids' Stuff , Religion 
         

15/05/2008 – 15/06/2008  GAWAI DAYAK (DAYAK FESTIVAL)

• Malaysia
  
• Although ostensibly a festival for Sarawak's indigenous peoples including the Iban, Bidayuh, Kayan, Kenyah, Kelabit and Murut, many city dwellers join in the fun and celebrations of the annual Gawai Dayak or "Dayak Festival". It celebrates the end of the rice harvest and is traditionally a time for the community to come together after the hard work is over. It is also common for new marriages and unions to be forged. Visitors to the event can expect live music, traditional dancing, food and drink and other cultural displays and events
  
• Themes: History , Culture , Religion

      

19/05/2008 -  19/05/2008  VESAK DAY

• Malaysia
  
• Also known as Wesak day in some parts of the world, Vesak Day is one of the biggest days of the year in the Buddhist calendar and is celebrated all over the world. The day marks the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha and is a day of great celebrations. It is traditional to clean the home and decorate it in preparation for the celebrations which begin before dawn and continue throughout the day with religious services, prayer meetings, meditation sessions and processions. The day is a public holiday throughout Malaysia and the celebrations in Penang are particularly spectacular
  
• Themes: Culture , History , Religion

     
 
1/06/2008 – 30/09/2008 MALAYSIA MEGA SALE CARNIVAL

• Malaysia
  
• A true shopaholics paradise, this summer-long event entitles shoppers to some great discounts and special offers in a number of shops in the country's many malls.
  
• Themes: Business , Exhibitions

     

4/06/2008 – 4/06/2008 KING’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
• Malaysians celebrate His Majesty the King of Malaysia's birthday on 4 June with a series of events and ceremonies in the capital, Kuala Lumpur. Events include a ceremonial Trooping of the Colours and a rousing performance by a military band. This ceremony symbolises the Malaysian Armed Forces' pledge of loyalty to the His Majesty the King of Malaysia
  
• Themes: Food & Drink , Culture , History , Entertainment , Spectacle 
        

1/07/2008 – 31/07/2008 FOOD AND FRUITS FIESTA

• Various, Malaysia
  
• With events taking place throughout July, the annual Food and Fruits Fiesta aims to introduce visitors to the many delights of Malaysian food and cooking. Borrowing spices, ingredients, styles and a few family recipes from the many different ethnic groups that make up the population, visitors are guaranteed a wide and diverse range of culinary experiences. As well as many food exhibitions and tasting sessions, visitors will also be introduced to fruits commonly eaten in this part of the world including rambutans, starfruits, ciku and the infamous durian fruit - oft referred to in these parts as the "King of Fruits". This event is a must for all good food lovers. 
  
• Themes: Culture , Food & Drink , Spectacle 

 
1/07/2008 – 31/07/2008 RAINFOREST WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL

• Damai, Malaysia
  
• Bringing together an eclectic range of musical styles and traditions from all corners of the globe, the annual Rainforest World Music Festival is a fantastic celebration of ethnic music, cultures and the natural environment. During the day visitors can enjoy a lively blend of informative workshops, ethno-musical lectures, jamming sessions and mini concerts. Come the evening, the main performers take to the stage and really get the party in full swing. There's also a crafts and arts market and numerous food and drink stalls selling tasty dishes from all over the world.
  
• Themes: Dance , Entertainment , History , Culture , Music , Spectacle 

 
1/08/2008 – 31/08/2008 KUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL TOWER JUMP

• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  
• Attracting daredevil extreme sports enthusiasts, the Kuala Lumpur International Tower Jump sees base jumpers leap off Kuala Lumpur's 421m (1,382ft) Menara Kuala Lumpur or "KL Tower" before releasing their parachutes after a three-second freefall - the amount necessary to clear the tower head. Not a sport for the fainthearted, the event attracts large crowds who come to watch the spectacle and soak up the atmosphere.
  
• Themes: Sport , Spectacle , Entertainment   
   

1/08/2008 – 31/08/2008 MERDEKA MILLENNIUM ENDURANCE

• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  
• The Merdeka Millennium Endurance (MME) is a 12-hour endurance race for cars between 1600-1900cc. It's grown year on year since it was first held in 2000 to become one of the biggest events of its kind in Malaysia. It's also seen as a good training ground for the racing stars of the future and now attracts competitors from outside Malaysia too.
  
• Themes: Sport , Spectacle , Entertainment 
  

1/08/2008 – 31/08/2008 TELEKOM MALAYSIA KUALA LUMPUR INTERNATIONAL
TOWERTHON

• Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  
• A race to the top of one of the world's tallest towers, the Menara Kuala Lumpur (KL Tower), is not for the faint-hearted. Every year some of the world's best runners race up the 2,058 steps in a test of stamina and perseverance. There are several different categories within the race, so amateur runners also have a chance to test their stamina 
  
• Themes: Sport , Spectacle , Unusual 

 
31/08/2008 – 31/08/2008 MERDEKA DAY

• Putrajaya, Malaysia
  
• Celebrating its independence from Britain in 1957, Merdeka Day is a proud day of celebrations. One of the most impressive events is the grand military parade and the fly-past by the Malaysian Air Force. It is a time of great cultural and national pride and there are many exhibitions, performances and educational events taking place throughout the country 
  
• Themes: History , Exhibitions , Spectacle 
   

1/09/2008 – 30/09/2008 BORNEO INTERNATIONAL YACHTING CHALLENGE

• Labuan, Malaysia
  
• Held each September, the Borneo International Yachting Challenge is a Category 3 sailing event, catering to five categories of boats - racing, cruising, sports, classic and ocean multi-hull. The highlight of the 5-day sailing festival is the 100-nautical mile Labuan to Miri Passage race in which crews race against each other in a bid to complete the run in the quickest time (the fastest boats usually make the journey in around 20 hours). In addition to the racing, there are plenty of activities and events in the areas around the harbours.
  
• Themes: Sport , Entertainment , Spectacle    

 
1/09/2008 – 29/09/2008 RAMADAN BAZAAR

• Countrywide, Malaysia
  
• Marking the end of fasting during the Muslim festival of Ramadan, towns and cities throughout Malaysia hold a Ramadan Bazaar. Each bazaar has its own distinctive flavour that comes to life after dusk with a series of stalls and vendors pedalling their wares. They are a great place for visitors to sample traditional Malay cuisine which is freshly prepared and cooked on open coals while you wait.
  
• Themes: Food & Drink , Religion , Business