Mini Bird Race 2009

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Introduction
The Mini Bird Race returns for the 2nd time with more activities and plenty of fun. The Mini Bird Race 2009 is jointly organised by Borneo Highlands Resort together with Malaysian Nature Society aiming to promote the love and appreciation of nature amongst the community.

What is A Bird Race?
A bird race is a “fun race” where teams of two or more compete against each other in searching, identifying, and recording as many species of birds within a stipulated time.

Date: 4 October 2009
Venue: Penrissen Range Borneo Highland Resort, Sarawak
Organiser: Malaysian Nature Society & Borneo Highlands Resorts
Website: www.borneohighlands.com.my/birdrace2009.html

Penang World Music Festival

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Music lovers get to revel with spectacular performances staged by world-renowned artistes and local musicians in a natural setting of lush greenery. The cool evening breeze and the hypnotic ethnic rhythms will make it a night to remember!

Date: 2 - 4 October 2009
Venue: Botanical Gardens, Penang
Phone: 604 - 262 0202
Fax: 604 – 263 1020
Website: www.tourismpenang.gov.my
Organiser: Penang Tourism Action Council

Durian Festival

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Date: 1 - 31 October 2009
Venue: Ranau, Sabah
Phone: 6088-875253, 238751, 875337 /6019-8828817 / 6013-8771666 / 6019-8101159
Fax: 6088-876 754
Email: Siriman.Basir@sabah.gov.my
Organiser: Jabatan Pertanian Ranau / District Office of Ranau / Ranau District Tourism Council

Malaysia International Gourmet Festival

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The Festival's primary aims from the onset were to increase the size of the local fine dining population for the mutual benefit of the participating restaurants; to create a sustained interest in the local fine dining scene; and, ultimately, to establish Malaysia as an international culinary tourism destination of choice.

Date: 1 - 31 October 2009
Venue: ALL
Website: http://www.migf.com/
Organiser: AsiaReach Events, 28 Jalan Liku Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
Phone: +603 2282 8028
Fax: +603 2282 3148
Email: suzanna@asiareach.com.my

Johor International Lantern Festival 2009

Date: Sep 19 - Oct 17, 2009
Venue: Danga Bay, Johor Bahru, Johor
Organiser: Johor State Govt, Johor Tourism Action Council, Persatuan Tiong-Hua JB & Danga Bay Sdn Bhd
Phone: 07-278 8999, 07-235 2333

Hari Raya Aidil Fitri

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After fasting from dawn to dusk for a month, Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a day that signifies victory for Muslims everywhere. On this special day, Muslims attend special morning prayers in mosques and visit the cemeteries of their loved ones. Decked in their traditional finery, friends and family from near and far come together to celebrate this joyous occasion. There will be lots of tasty delicacies to make the celebration memorable!

Date: 20 - 21 September 2009
Venue: Malaysia
Phone: 603 2612 7600
Fax: 603 2693 5114
Email: info@heritage.gov.my
Website: http://www.heritage.gov.my/
Organiser: Ministry of Information, Communication and Culture