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    Malaysia has 58 events in the recent past. Displaying 1-30.


    2/07/2008 - 2/09/2008Chinese New Year

    Countrywide, Malaysia
    The Chinese New Year is the biggest social occasion in the Chinese calendar and is celebrated all over Malaysia. Marking the first day of the first new...

    Themes: Culture , Food & Drink , Entertainment , Religion , Spectacle , Dance , Music

     

    2/09/2008 - 2/17/2008Tour de Langkawi

    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    Cyclists in this 10-day competition take on a tough course with a different stage raced on each day. It is a demanding course that begins in Kuala Lumpur...

    Themes: Spectacle , Sport

     

    3/15/2008 - 3/16/2008Raptor Watch Weekend

    Port Dickson, Malaysia
    This annual celebration of raptor migration promises an activity-filled weekend for young and old alike. As hundreds of raptors circle overhead on their...

    Themes: Nature & Wildlife

     

    3/21/2008 - 4/23/2008Malaysian 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...

    Themes: Spectacle , Entertainment , Sport

     

    4/01/2008 - 5/31/2008KL 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...

    Themes: Kids' Stuff , Sport , Food & Drink

     

    4/20/2008 - 4/27/2008Labuan 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...

    Themes: Spectacle , Entertainment , Sport

     

    5/01/2008 - 6/30/2008Penang 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...

    Themes: Spectacle , Exhibitions

     

    5/01/2008 - 5/31/2008Tadau 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....

    Themes: Entertainment , Culture , Food & Drink , Kids' Stuff , Dance , Religion , History , Music

     

    5/19/2008 - 5/19/2008Vesak 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...

    Themes: History , Religion , Culture

     

    5/24/2008 - 7/12/2008Colours 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...

    Themes: Dance , Spectacle , Entertainment , Food & Drink , Culture

     

    6/01/2008 - 6/15/2008Gawai 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...

    Themes: History , Culture , Religion

     

    6/01/2008 - 9/30/2008Malaysia 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...

    Themes: Business , Exhibitions

     

    6/04/2008 - 6/04/2008King'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...

    Themes: History , Entertainment , Spectacle , Food & Drink , Culture

     

    7/01/2008 - 7/31/2008Food 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....

    Themes: Food & Drink , Spectacle , Culture

     

    7/11/2008 - 7/13/2008Rainforest 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...

    Themes: Spectacle , History , Entertainment , Dance , Culture , Music

     

    8/01/2008 - 8/31/2008Kuala 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...

    Themes: Sport , Entertainment , Spectacle

     

    8/01/2008 - 8/03/2008Sarawak Regatta

    Kuching, Malaysia
    Held on the Sarawak River at Kuching, the state capital, the annual Sarawak Regatta draws on the country's rich history and traditions. Originally a contest...

    Themes: Entertainment , Sport

     

    8/01/2008 - 8/31/2008Telekom 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...

    Themes: Spectacle , Sport , Unusual

     

    8/23/2008 - 8/28/2008Borneo 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,...

    Themes: Entertainment , Spectacle , Sport

     

    8/23/2008 - 8/24/2008Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon

    Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
    Billed as the 'world's toughest mountain race', the annual Climbathon is not for the faint-hearted as competitors race their way to the summit of Mount...

    Themes: Spectacle , Sport , Unusual

     

    8/28/2008 - 8/30/2008Merdeka 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...

    Themes: Spectacle , Sport , Entertainment

     

    8/31/2008 - 8/31/2008Merdeka 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...

    Themes: Exhibitions , History , Spectacle

     

    9/01/2008 - 9/29/2008Ramadan 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...

    Themes: Business , Religion , Food & Drink

     

    9/14/2008 - 9/14/2008Mid-Autumn Festival

    Countrywide, Malaysia
    Taking place on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, the Mid-Autumn Festival or 'Moon Cake Festival' is a great celebration for Chinese communities...

    Themes: Kids' Stuff , Entertainment , History , Religion , Culture , Spectacle

     

    10/02/2008 - 10/02/2008Hari Raya Puasa

    Countrywide, Malaysia
    Hari Raya Puasa, also known as Eid Al-Fitr, celebrates the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan during which the faithful fast during daylight hours...

    Themes: Religion , Food & Drink

     

    10/17/2008 - 10/19/2008Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix

    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    The annual Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix is one of Kuala Lumpur's biggest and best-loved racing events. Held at the spectacular Sepang International...

    Themes: Spectacle , Entertainment , Sport

     

    10/28/2008 - 10/28/2008Deepavali

    Countrywide, Malaysia
    Celebrating the triumph of good over evil, light over dark, the Hindu festival of Deepavali is the most important celebration in the Hindu calendar and...

    Themes: Religion , Culture

     

    11/01/2008 - 11/30/2008Raja Muda International Regatta

    Selangor, Malaysia
    Launched in 1990, the annual Raja Muda International Regatta includes a series of races in a number of different classes including racing, cruiser, multi-hull,...

    Themes: Entertainment , Spectacle , Sport

     

    12/09/2008 - 12/09/2008Hari Raya Haji

    Countrywide, Malaysia
    Marking the end of the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, Eid al-Adha or the 'Feast of Sacrifice' (known locally as Hari Raya Haji) is one of the most important...

    Themes: Culture , Religion , History

     

    12/24/2008 - 12/25/2008Christmas

    Malaysia
    Malaysian Christians celebrate the Christmas period with a number of religious services at churches throughout the region. Many of the bigger towns and...

    Themes: Religion , Kids' Stuff , Entertainment , Spectacle

     
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