Matta Fair Kuala Lumpur 2009

Date: 13 - 15 March 2009
Organizer : MATTA
Venue : Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC)

MATTA Fair Perak 2009

Date: 13 - 15 March 2009
Organizer : MATTA Perak Chapter
Venue : Ipoh Airport

For more information, kindly contact Mr. Paul at 05-255 2261

Penang International Food Festival 2009

pic source : www.rasamalaysia.com

Enjoy a remarkable gastronomic experience in Penang, hailed as the food capital of Malaysia! This food festival offers a chance for visitors to enjoy Penang's culinary creations as well as its excellent parties. Venues include the Penang International Sports Arena (PISA), Batu Feringghi beach as well as the island's famous streets.

Date: 13 - 21 March 2009

Venue: Penang International Sports Arena (PISA), Batu Feringghi, Penang
Phone: 604 262 0202
Fax: 604 263 1020
Website: http://www.tourismpenang.gov.my/

Organiser: Penang Tourism Action Council

Colours of Malaysia (Main Launch)

Malaysia's premier cultural extravaganza is back to dazzle and entertain locals and visitors alike. Colours of Malaysia is a cornucopia of spectacular traditional performances, colourful parades as well as exquisite arts and crafts. The national-level launch takes place at Kuala Lumpur's Dataran Merdeka. Don't miss the marvellous food fiestas held at various parts of the country in conjunction with this event:

- Citrarasa Melaka
13 -15 Mar *Bandar Hilir, Melaka
- 'Nasi Seratus' Festival Kota Bharu
20 - 22 Mar *Kota Bharu, Kelantan
- Citrarasa Sarawak
27 - 29 Mar *Kuching Waterfront, Sarawak
- Citrarasa Kuala Lumpur & Food Trail
27 Mar - 5 Apr *Lake Gardens, Kuala Lumpur

Gear up for an entire month of fun as the Colours of Malaysia roadshows hit the states of Johor, Sabah, Negeri Sembilan, Terengganu and Penang!

Date: 8 March 2009
Venue: Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 603 2693 7111
Fax: 603 2694 1146
Email: info@motour.gov.my
Website: www.motour.gov.my
Organiser: Ministry of Tourism, Malaysia

Photography Competition in conjunction with Flora & Fruit Festival 2009

Unleash your creativity by taking photographs of Malaysia's beautiful blossoms and win great prizes. Get your cameras ready!

Date: 1 March 2009 - 31 May 2009
Venue: Malaysian Tourism Centre (MaTiC), Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 603 2693 7111
Fax: 603 2694 1146
Email: info@motour.gov.my
Website: www.motour.gov.my
Organiser: Ministry of Tourism, Malaysia

MAM Sabah Mini Bike Tournament 2009

MAM (Motorsports Association of Malaysia) Sabah Mini Bike Tournament 2009 will be held on 27 and 28 February 2009. This tournament is jointly organized with Motorsports Association of Malaysia and Kembara Sabah, to promote motorsports in Sabah. For more information, please contact Ms. Asmah Entoh at 088-521800.

Date : 28 February - 01 March 2009
Organiser : Motorsports Association of Malaysia and Kembara Sabah
Venue : Sabah Trade Centre's Parking Lot
Contact Person : Ms. Asmah Entoh
Telephone : +6088 521800
Fax : +6088 233815

Songs of My Heart by L’espressivo Trio

Music lovers who enjoy classical, traditional, folk and modern pieces on strings and voice will have an opportunity to listen to the concert ‘Songs of My Heart' presented by the renowned L'espressivo Trio. The trio comprises of Phoon Sook Peng, the soprano and the husband-wife team Yap Ling on the violin & Viola and Grace Lee on the piano.

Date : 28 February 2009
Organiser : Prelude Music
Contact Person : Yap Ling (Music Director) / Alice (PA)
Telephone : +6088 722230 / 016 8333034 (Alice) / 016 8200355 / 012 8203733 (Yap Ling)
Fax : +6088 722230
Email Contact : preludemusic@gmail.com

Kota Kinabalu City Day Karate Cup 2009

KK City Hall and Sutera Harbour Resort will be organising its first Kota Kinabalu City Day Karate Cup 2009 on 21st February 2009 at the Sutera Marina Covered Tennis Courts. For more information, please contact Mr. Benedict Oliver at 088-521800.

Date : 21 February 2009
Organiser : Kota Kinabalu City Hall
Venue : Sutera Marina Covered Tennis Courts
Contact Person : Mr. Benedict Oliver
Telephone : +6088 521800
Fax : +6088 233815

10th City Day Regatta 2009

The 10th City Day Regatta 2009 will be held on 21st and 22nd February 2009, at the First Beach, Tanjung Aru from 9:00am to 6:00pm. This event is organized with Kinabalu Yacht Club and is expected to receive national and international participants.

The 10th City Day Regatta 2009 will be a platform to select the sailor who will represent Sabah in the next competition. All are invited to witness this exciting event. For more information, please contact Mr. Bobby Willie at 088-248672.

Date : 21 - 22 February 2009
Organiser : Kinabalu Yacht Club
Venue : Kinabalu Yacht Club, 1st Beach, Tanjung Aru
Contact Person : Mr. Bobby Willie
Telephone : +6088 248672
Fax : +6088 243007
Email Contact : kyctaru1@streamyx.com

North Borneo Sacred Legacy Photographic Exhibition

The establishment and founding of the Sabah Museum was based on this special and exclusive G.C. Woolley collection. The collection was bequeathed by its collector George Catchart Woolley, a Senior British Administrator, a graduate from Queens College, Oxford to the then North Borneo Government. This superb collection has become a great legacy of Sabah's pre-colonial era that help mold and shape Sabah's current socio-cultural and socio-economic landscape. G.C. Woolley's romantic experience with the various indigenous ethnic communities will be showcased in this exhibition. Come visit and experience the legacy yourselves.

Date : 02 - 27 February 2009
Organiser : Sabah Museum
Contact Person : Datuk Joseph Pounis Guntavid
Telephone : +6088 253199
Fax : +6088 240 230
Email Contact : Muzium.Sabah@sabah.gov.my

New Talent Paintings Exhibition

Promising local talents have the opportunity to showcase their work at this annual exhibition that aims to encourage them towards excellence and creativity.

Date : January - February 2009
Organiser : Sabah Art Gallery
Contact Person : Datuk Mohd. Yaman Hj. Ahmad Mus
Telephone : +6088 268875
Fax : +6088 210040
Email Contact : gallery_9@msn.com

Free Movie Show

For movie enthusiasts, don't miss the Free Movie Show which is specially organized in conjunction with the KK City Anniversary. The Free Movie Show will be held at the Golden Screen Cinema in 1Borneo Hypermall and the Golden Screen Cinema in Kota Kinabalu. For more information, please contact Ms. Elizabeth Borubui at 088-521800.

Date : 8 February 2009 (Golden Screen Cinema, 1Borneo Hypermall) & 22 February 2009 (Golden Screen Ciname, Kota Kinabalu)
Organiser : Kota Kinabalu City Hall
Venue : Golden Screen Cinema, 1Borneo Hypermall
Contact Person : Ms. Elizabeth Borubui
Telephone : +6088 521800
Fax : +6088 233815

Local Handicraft Exhibition

Sabah is known for its authentic ethnic handicraft, made using skills that are passed down from one generation to the next. In this exhibition, visitors will get to know the various types of handicraft found in Sabah and meet the craftspeople behind it.

Date : Every Saturday and Sunday for the month of February 2009
Organiser : Monsopiad Cultural Village
Contact Person : Monsopiad Cultural Village
Telephone : +6088 761336 / 774337
Fax : +6088 761680
Email Contact : info@monsopiad.com

Mount Tebu Climbathon 2009

Date: 7th - 8th February 2009
Venue: Hutan Lipur Lata Belatan, Besut
Organiser: State Government of Terengganu / MTPNT / PPNT
Telephone No: 09-626 4946 / 2946

Malaysian Grand Prix (GP) Sale 2009

The Malaysian GP Sale is back! Make a beeline for shopping complexes nationwide as they offer irresistible bargains in conjunction with the annual Petronas Malaysian Formula 1 (F1) Grand Prix. Locals and foreign guests will be spoilt for choice as they enjoy tremendous bargains in this month-long sale.

Date: 28 February - 5 April 2009
Venue: ALL
Phone: 603 2698 1033
Fax: 603 2691 6122
Website: www.malaysiamegasale.com.my
Organiser: Shopping Malaysia Secretariat

Langkawi Ironman Triathlon 2009

Touted to be one of the world’s most renowned extreme sport events, the Langkawi Ironman Triathlon will witness more than 900 participants testing their mental and physical strength to the limit. Participants will have to compete in a gruelling 3.8 km swim, 180.3 km cycling race and 42.2 km marathon.

Date: 28 February 2009
Venue: Langkawi, Kedah
Phone: 603 2692 3171/3050
Fax: 603 2692 9031
Email: srsgroup@tm.net.my
Website: www.ironmanlangkawi.com.my
Organiser: Langkawi Ironman Endurance Marathon (LIEM)

Zoom! KK City Tourism Treasure Hunt 2009

An annual event held in conjunction with the Kota Kinabalu City Day Celebration. Treasure hunters search the City high and low while getting to know places of interest in Kota Kinabalu and beyond. Everyone is welcome to join the hunt with attractive prizes to be won.

Date: 21 - 22 February 2009
Venue: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Phone: 6088-521800 (DBKK) / 6088-211732 (Tourism Malaysia)
Organiser: Kota Kinabalu City Hall, Sabah & Tourism Malaysia Sabah

Kenyir Motocross Championship

Calling all race enthusiasts! Don’t miss this extreme sport event that attracts participants from Malaysia and around the world including Japan, Australia, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Macau, Hong Kong, China, France, Austria, New Zealand and other countries. This great event takes place in the vicinity of Lake Kenyir, the largest man-made lake in Southeast Asia.

Date: 21 - 22 February 2009
Venue: Pengkalan Gawi, Lake Kenyir, Terengganu
Phone: 609 822 3100
Fax: 609 822 3104
Email: ketengah@ketengah.gov.my
Website: www.ketengah.gov.my/kenyir
Organiser: Terengganu State Government/Central Terengganu Development Authority (KETENGAH)

Le Tour de Langkawi 2009

9 February 2009 Until 15 February 2009


Known as the greatest cycling event out of Europe, Le Tour de Langkawi features world’s top cyclists to compete against each other. Starting from the island, the race will encompass challenging routes along Peninsular Malaysia’s west coast, before it ends at Dataran Merdeka in the capital city.

Venue: ALL
Phone: 603 8996 0871/2
Fax: 603 8996 0859
Email: ltdl2008@tdl.com.my
Website: www.ltdl.com.my
Organiser: Ministry of Sports & Youth, Malaysia

Thaipusam

8 February 2009 Until 8 February 2009



A truly spectacular event, Thaipusam is an annual Hindu festival where devotees perform various rituals and carry ‘kavadis’ or ornate frames as acts of devotion and penance. The main venue is the world-renowned Batu Caves temple, set within a limestone cave. A massive crowd made up of locals and foreigners will make Thaipusam an extraordinary spectacle. Celebrations are also held in other states such as Penang and Johor.

Venue: Batu Caves, Selayang, Selangor
Phone: 603 6189 6284
Fax: 603 6187 2404
Email: batu_caves@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.journeymalaysia.com/MCUL_thaipusam.htm
Organiser: Persatuan Hindu Batu Caves, Selayang

Carnival & Le Village 'Le Tour De Langkawi Malaysia 2009'

7 February 2009 Until 9 February 2009

A side event held in conjunction with 'Le Tour De Langkawi'. Held in the first leg of the tournament, Putrajaya. Gear up for the greatest event ever!

Venue: Dataran Putrajaya, Putrajaya
Phone: 603-2262 6336
Fax: 603-2262 7668
Website: www.ltdl.com.my
Organiser: Ministry of Youth & Sports, Malaysia

14th Pasir Gudang International Kite Festival

16 February 2009 Until 23 February 2009



The windy season is back at Bukit Layang-Layang in Pasir Gudang for this exciting international event that sees competitive participations from England, Germany, United States, Ghana, Cape Town, Japan, China and ASEAN countries.

Venue: Johor
Phone: 607 251 3720 / 21 / 22
Fax: 607 251 5260
Organiser: Johor State Government/Johor Tourism Action Council/Johor Corporation/Johor Kite Flyers Association/Pasir Gudang Local Authority

Happy Shaolin Legend

27 January 2009 Until 2 February 2009

Shaolin Kung-Fu is undeniably one of the most well-known martial arts in the world. Its popularity has survived tumultuous history, sprawling several legendary tales that firmly etched their marks on Chinese civilization. 'Happy Shaolin Legend', will be staged at Arena of Stars, Genting Highlands. The show is not just an ordinary martial art performance; but a professionally choreographed theatrical performance which will be appreciated by all levels of the society.


Venue: Arena or Stars, Genting Highlands, Pahang
Phone: 603-2718 1118/ 6012-233 3099/ 6012-399 3109
Fax: 603-2116 5837
Email: enquiry@j-link.com.my
Website: www.genting.com.my

Melaka Light Up Celebrations

10 January 2009 Until 22 February 2009

During this celebration, the city will be bathed in luminous lights from colourful lanterns and archways along Jonker Walk. Guests will be captivated by the great showcase of cultural performances.

Venue: Melaka
Phone: 606 284 8282
Fax: 606 282 8929
Email: mns@mns.org.my
Organiser: Jonker Walk Association