30 July 2008

Borneo International Yachting Challenge (BIYC)

23 August 2008 Until 30 August 2008


This yachting challenge starts from Labuan sailing onwards to Miri. More than 30 yachts will take part in the race. BIYC is divided into 3 main events:

• Labuan Harbour Regatta
• Labuan - Miri Passage Race
• Miri Bay Regatta

Venue:Labuan
Phone: 6087-422622
Fax: 6087-419400
Organiser:Labuan F.T. Tourism Action Council

TM 22nd Mt. Kinabalu International Climbathon 2008

23 August 2008 Until 24 August 2008



Known as ‘The World’s Toughest Mountain Race’, TM 22nd Mt. Kinabalu International Climbathon 2008 is a 21 km run towards the peak of Mt. Kinabalu and descend in three hours for the Men, Women and Veteran Men categories.

Venue:Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Phone: 6088 232 121
Fax: 6088 265 540
Website: http://www.sabahtourism.com/
Organiser:Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn Bhd

Tasik Bera and Tasik Chini Expedition

22 August 2008 Until 25 August 2008

This event involves researchers, kayak enthusiasts, and RAMSAR members throughout the world. This 3 day expedition will be held at two of

Venue:Bera and Chini Lakes, Pahang
Phone: 609-5171111
Fax: 609-5171112
Organiser:Pahang Tourism Action Council

Sungai Sedim Eco Challenge

22 August 2008 Until 24 August 2008

This event will test participants' endurance in much anticipated Sungai Sedim Eco Challenge!

Venue:Kedah
Phone: 604-7351030
Fax: 604-7327914
Organiser:Kedah Tourism Action Council

16 July 2008

Desaru Pengerang International Triathlon

16 August 2008 Until 17 August 2008


This ‘multi sport event’ involves three main discipline, Long Distance (swimming 2 km), cycling (40 km/90km) and running (10km/21km). This event attracts participants from USA, Poland, Germany, United Kingdom, Thailand as well as professional participants.

Venue:Pantai Desaru, Kota Tinggi, Johor
Phone: 607-2241432
Fax: 607- 2249960
Website: http://www.triathlonmalaysia.com/default.aspx
Organiser:Johor Tourism Action Council

The Science of Aliens 2008

8 August 2008 Until 1 September 2008

This exhibition is about the outer space and its lifeforms. It is divided into 4 zones: Alien Fiction, Alien Science, Alien Worlds and Alien Communications.

Venue:Melaka
Phone: 603-78045122
Fax: 603-78045166/77
Organiser:WellAd Communications Sdn Bhd

Tasik Bera and Tasik Chini Expedition

7 August 2008 Until 10 August 2008


This event involves researchers, kayak enthusiasts, and RAMSAR members throughout the world. This 3 day expedition will be held at two of

Venue:Pahang
Phone: 609-5171111
Fax: 609-5171112
Organiser:Pahang Tourism Action Council

MTV Asia Awards 2008

2 August 2008 Until 2 August 2008

The highly anticipated pan-regional music event is back for the 6th year running, bringing music excitement to all music fans in over 9 markets in Asia. Hosted by Jared Leto (30 Seconds to Mars) this event will be the most exciting and happening musical event yet!

Venue:Arena of Stars Genting, Genting Highlands, Pahang
Website: www.mtvasiaawards.com
Organiser:Tourism Malaysia, Genting-City of Entertainment, edc by Esprit, Xpax Malaysia, MTV Asia

Malaysia International Fireworks Competition

1 August 2008 Until 31 August 2008


Watch the sky light up with impressive fireworks displays! The competition features various countries vying to create a grand theatre of pyrotechnics. Be part of this magical, glittering evening!

Venue:Putrajaya
Phone: 603 2693 7111
Fax: 603 2694 1272
Website: http://www.motour.gov.my/
Organiser:Ministry of Tourism Malaysia

Sarawak Regatta

1 August 2008 Until 3 August 2008

The state’s expert boatmen take up their paddles to prove their prowess for the event with jet ski and kayak races to add to the fast paced action.

Venue: Kuching, Sarawak
Phone: 6082 429618
Fax: 6082 082-411045
Organiser: Kuching Resident Office

04 July 2008

Penang International Dragon Boat Festival 2008

31/Jul/2008


Venue:Teluk Bahang Dam, Penang, Malaysia

Agenda:
6th Club Crew World Championships & 8th ADBF Asian Dragon Boat Championships

Organiser: The 2008 CCWC and ADBC are being organized on behalf of the IDBF by the Organizing Committee of the Penang Dragon Boat Association to whom all entries are to be submitted.
Invitation: On behalf of the Executive Committees’ and Councils’ of the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) and the Asian Dragon Boat Federation (ADBF), together with the Penang Dragon Boat Association Organizing Committee we cordially invite IDBF Member Associations to participate in the 8th IDBF Club Crew World Championships (2008 CCWC) and ADBF Member Associations to participate in the 8th Asian Dragon Boat Championships (2008 ADBC) to be held at the Teluk Bahang Dam, Penang, Malaysia from Thursday 31st July 2008 to Sunday, 3rd August 2008.
Entry: Entry to the 2008 CCWC is open to all IDBF Member Associations and their sanctioned club crews. Club crews in countries where there is no IDBF Member Associations may apply to the IDBF Executive Committee for permission to compete, through the Championships Director.

IDBF Member Associations may enter up to five club crews in each Competition Class. Each club crew is to consist of a maximum of 26 competitors including drummer and steersperson (Helm). You are reminded that a competitor can only represent one club during the competition and, while the nationality rule does not apply, competitors must be bona fide members of the club crew they represent.
That is, competitors must have been in paid membership of the Club Crew that they represent and trained with that Club, for at least six (6) months before the Championships start. Championships’ races will be held on Friday, August 1 to Sunday August 3, 2008, with July 31st as a Reserve Racing day or Practise Day dependant on the number of crews participating. The watercourse is located on a fresh water reservoir and complies with the IDBF Competition Regulations for a Club Crew World Championship and Continental Championships. The race course will be fully buoyed and there will be platforms for held starts at 200 and 500 metres.
The 2008 CCWC will consist of the following Competition Classes:
Open
Premier, Junior U18, Senior O40, Grand Dragons 050) - 200m, 500m and 2000m.
Women
(Premier,) over 200m, 500m and 2000m)(Junior U18, Senior O40, Grand Dragons 050) - 200m, 500m.
Mixed
(Premier, Junior, Senior O40, Grand Dragons 050) - 200m, 500m and 2000m.


Please note that it may be necessary to limit the number of crews participating in the 2000m races. Entries will be taken on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.


The 2008 ADBC will consist of the following Competition Classes:


Open
Standard Boat (22 crew) over 200m, 500m and 1000m.Small Boat (12 crew) over 200m and 500m


Women
Standard Boat (22 crew) over 200m, 500m and 1000m.Small Boat (12 crew) over 200m and 500m


Mixed
Standard Boat (22 crew) over 200m, 500m and 1000m.Small Boat (12 crew) over 200m and 500m



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St. Anne's Feast 2008

29/Jul/2008

Venue:St. Anne's Church

Agenda:A 9 day prayer ritual that draws a congregation of its followers. In conjuction with the annual St. Anne's feast which Night of Candle Light Procession usually follows at the Church grounds.

Hari Pahlawan

Date : 31 July 2008


This day commemorates Malaysian, Australian, British and New Zealand soldiers, past and present, for their bravery and noble work in protecting the nation during the war. It is a day to remember those who died at battle with laying wreaths at memorials in Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan.

Organiser : Kota Kinabalu City Hall
Contact Person : Syron Tunggolou
Telephone : +60 88 521800
Fax : +60 88 316137
Email Contact : syron@dbkk.sabah.gov.my

Pesta Gambus 2008

Date : 25 - 27 July 2008

The Gambus (lute) is one of the oldest stringed musical instruments made by the Brunei-Malay community in the West Coast of Sabah. It is normally played with other musical instruments such as the biola (violin), rebana and suling/seruling(flute) during joyous celebrations of this community. Join the folks of Sipitang as they celebrate the Gambus with a myriad of events during this two-day celebration.

Organiser : Persatuan Masyarakat Brunei Sabah
Contact Person : Datuk Haji Yusof bin Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Mohd. Kassim
Telephone : +6088 215732
Fax : +6088 214281
Email Contact : Yusof.Kassim@sabah.gov.my
Event Website : http://pestagambus.sabahtourism.com/

KL World Marching Band Competition (KLWMBC) 2008

30 July 2008 Until 3 August 2008



More than 20 Marching Bands from North America, Europe, Africa, the Asia Pacific region and the Far East are expected to converge in Kuala Lumpur. This international circuit of marching band competitions is sanctioned by the World Association of Marching Show Bands (WAMSB).

Venue:Kuala Lumpur
Phone: +603-9173 3659
Fax: +603 – 9173 3658
Email: presentmalaysia@klwmbc.com
Website: http://www.klmbc.com/ & http://klwmbc-pmp.blogspot.com
Organiser:Present Malaysia Productions Sdn. Bhd

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