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National Craft Day 2012

2012-02-09T01:00:00.001+08:00

See the arts and crafts at Kuala Lumpur Craft Complex. You may be able to find some souvenir here. Fashion shows and cooking demo will be held here as well.

Date : 22 Feb 2012 - 5 Mar 2012

Tel: +6 03 2162 7459

Website: http://www.kraftangan.gov.my

International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2012 Putrajaya

2012-02-05T01:13:00.000+08:00

Twelve countries are expected to take part in the 4th Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2012.
Urban Well-being Minister Datuk Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin said.The countries included Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Poland and the United States.

The fiesta, with the theme “1World, 1Malaysia and 1Fiesta”, will see 25 hot air balloons adorn the sky over Putrajaya.

Khairudin Abdul Rani, chief executive officer of AKA Balloons Sdn Bhd, the main event organiser, said some of the newly introduced activities this year include a street touch rugby tournament for families, a bicycle fest, water sport activities and extreme sports.

“In the 2012 fiesta, we will see the return of the ever highly anticipated “night glow” event where the hot air balloons will participate in a light and sound show on the night of March 17, culminating in a beautiful display of fireworks,” he said.

He said thousands of local and international visitors are expected to attend the four-day fiesta this year compared to about 250,000 visitors in 2011.

Tel : +603 7981 8769

Website : www.myballoonfiesta.com

Thaipusam

2012-02-04T23:29:00.000+08:00

Thaipusam is celebrated during the full moon of the 10th month in the Hindu calendar. It is normally held in the last week of January or the beginning of February, depending on the alignment of the sun, moon and planets.

A pilgrimage procession takes place to bring the statue of Lord Muruga, who represents virtue, youth and power, on a silver chariot led by more then 60 Kavadis adorned with peacock feathers from Little India to the Nattukottai Chettiar Temple atop the hill of Waterfall Road.

Date :7 Feb 2012

Chinese New Year Open House Celebration

2012-01-04T21:45:00.000+08:00

This Malaysia Events 2012 auspicious occasion is celebrated for 15 days by the Chinese of Malaysia. Other races join in the celebration by attending open houses throughout the country. Large scale open houses are organised with plenty of food for everyone to enjoy. Lion dance and angpows are given out during this time. This year's open house will be held in Johor Bahru.

Contact the Ministry of Culture Arts & Heritage, Malaysia for more information.

Tel: +6 03 2612 7600

Website: http://www.kpkk.gov.my

Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2012

2012-01-04T21:43:00.000+08:00

The Regatta organizers wish to mention to all participants that the underlying aim of the event is to provide competitive and enjoyable racing for all crews, irrespective of the design or vintage of their yachts.

Date : 9 January 2012 - 14 January 2012

The Regatta is organized by the RLIR 2012 committee in conjunction with the Malaysian Yachting Association (MYA - National Authority) under the patronage of the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club.

Enquiries and entries should be addressed to:

Regatta Secretariat

Royal Langkawi International Regatta,

Jalan Dato Syed Omar, 07000 Kuah, Langkawi,

Kedah Darul Aman, Malaysia.

Tel. +60 4 966 4078 Fax. +60 4 966 5078

International Surfing Competition

2012-01-04T21:36:00.000+08:00

This is the time of the year when the sea is rough and fishermen are not able to go to the sea. This is a good time for surfers to show their skills. This event is organized by Pahang State Tourism and the Ministry of Tourism

Date : 6 January 2012 - 8 January 2012
Organiser: Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Pahang
Venue: Kampung Cherating Lama, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Phone : +6 09 517 1111 or +6 09 517 1112

The Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2011

2011-12-08T20:31:00.000+08:00

Malaysia is once again proud to play host to the 11th edition of the LIMA Exhibition, which will be held from 6 – 10 December 2011 in Langkawi.

The Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition is the premier destination for aerospace and maritime manufacturers targeting the Asia Pacific growth markets. For nearly 22 years, LIMA has been serving exhibitor needs by assembling key decision makers from the defence, enforcement and civil sectors. In 2009, over 210 delegations from 40 countries gathered in Langkawi Island representing what was essentially this exact market in the world. LIMA’s carefully crafted programmes gave exhibitors the opportunity to access this invaluable market and help grow their business.

Since its inception in 1991, LIMA has gone from strength. From 150 companies in 1991, it attracted more than 450 companies from 25 countries with almost RM5 billion worth of business generated in the last exhibition held in 2009, and has now become one of the world’s premier aerospace exhibitions.

Kuala Lumpur International Batik 2011

2011-10-24T18:05:00.000+08:00

Date : 9 December 2011 - 11 December 2011

Organiser: Yayasan Budi Penyayang Malaysia (PENYAYANG)

Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Kuala Lumpur
Phone : 03 - 8946 0222

An event that showcases the multiple dimensions of Batik art and craft, technique and technology, marketing and business to the world.

Fabulous Food 1Malaysia - Street Food Festival

2011-10-24T17:48:00.000+08:00

Date : 1 December 2011
Organiser: Events Unit, Ministry of Tourism
Venue: Throughout Malaysia
Phone: 03 8891 7000
Website : www.motour.gov.my

Irresistible aromas, delicious tastes and lip-smacking flavours! Malaysia's street food is reputed to be among the best in the region. From spicy, subtle to sweet, the different tastes of local food will leave you absolutely delighted! Be adventurous and titillate your taste buds in this great festival!

Langkawi Birding & Fotofest 2011

2011-10-24T17:40:00.000+08:00

Date : 25 November 2011 - 27 November 2011
Organiser : Natural History Tours Sdn Bhd ,No 1, Lot 1392, Jalan Tanjung Rhu
Venue : The Andaman Luxury Collection, Langkawi
Phone : 6019 225 2300
Fax : 604 959 1804

Celebrate all things birds and wildlife set within one of the worlds most beautiful group of islands in the world. Join BirdRace, Wildlife Photography Competitions, lectures and workshops on conservation, eco-tourism and exhibitions of the latest products for wildlife enthusiasts.

Monsoon Cup 2011

2011-10-24T17:34:00.001+08:00

Date : 22 November 2011 - 27 November 2011
Organiser: Tbest Events Sdn Bhd

Venue: Pulau Duyong, Kuala Terengganu ,Terengganu
Phone: 03-7954 2204
Website : http://monsooncup.com.my/

A prestigious competition, the Monsoon Cup Terengganu is dubbed as the 'Formula One of Sailing'. Locals and foreign tourists will find a range of interesting programmes held to coincide with the competition, including displays of Terengganu's splendid arts and heritage.

Deepavali 'Festival of Lights'

2011-10-24T17:29:00.000+08:00

Date : 26 October 2011

Deepavali or the 'Festival of Lights' is celebrated by Hindus with prayers, family gatherings and festivities. Open houses are held where family and friends visit each other and enjoy delicious traditional goodies.

Diwali is celebrated 20 days after Dussehra, on the 13th day of the dark fortnight of the month of Ashwin (October / November). Diwali is a New Year festival in the Vikrama calendar, where it falls on the night of the new moon in the month of Kartika.

It is a festival of lights celebrating the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and knowledge over ignorance. On this day homes are decorated, sweets are distributed by everyone and thousands of lamps lit to create a world of fantasy. The festival symbolizes unity in diversity as every state celebrates it in its own special way.

Looking For Strawberry Farm In Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

2011-09-29T17:28:00.002+08:00

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Strawberry farms do exist in the vicinity of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Strawberry trees and fruits need cold weather to growth and most of the farms are build at highland mountains of Banjaran Titiwangsa like Cameron Highland, Pahang. Cameron Highlands, Pahang is famous for its strawberry farms growth in Malaysia and a strawberry farm at Genting Highlands, Pahang, not far from Kuala Lumpur.

That's our goal for our weekend travel. To find fruit red ripe strawberry ripe to be eaten by dipping into melted chocolate.

Our objective is to visit the strawberry farm on top of Genting Highland, Pahang. Other then strawberry farm, they also have mushroom farms, flower gardens and cafes thats surve strawberries.

To go there please refer to the address below.

Genting Leisure Strawberry Farms

Strawberry Farms Genting Leisure Sdn. Ltd. (839816-K)
No.1, Lot 3707, Jalan Jati 2,
City Gohtong City,
69000 Genting Highlands,
Pahang. Malaysia.
Tel: + 603-6100 1121
Fax: + 603-6100 1135

Services Lines
Tel: + 603-6100 1152

and this strawberry farm website: -

http://www.gentingstrawberry.com/

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Google Map to Genting Leisure Strawberry Farms

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3.39885, 101.76655
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Distance Between Tip of Asia Tanjung Piai To Tip of Borneo Kudat Sabah

2011-09-28T03:19:00.000+08:00

Distance Between Tip of Asia Tanjung Piai, Kukup, Johor To Tip of Borneo Kudat, Sabah

To view the Map visit Google Map link below

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Total distance between Tanjung Piai, Kukup, Johor to tip of Borneo Tanjung Simpang Mengayau is

2874.70 km

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F1 Sepang International Circuit Malaysia

2011-04-04T15:22:00.000+08:00

Sepang International Circuit Malaysia

Sepang International Circuit is the place for Formula 1 F1 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix.

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Sepang International Circuit

http://www.malaysiangp.com.my/

Save Our Heritage Atkinson Clock Tower Petition

2010-09-18T14:33:00.001+08:00

Save Our Heritage Atkinson Clock Tower Petition

To: The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment / Sabah Government

We, the people of Sabah and concerned Malaysians are appealing to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment under the Sabah State Government for the following:   

1) To put a halt to the development of the 16-storey commercial shopping mall and hotel to be built immediately next to the 105-year-old historical Atkinson Clock Tower, Kota Kinabalu’s heritage landmark built in 1905.   

2) Redefine and gazette a larger area of the Atkinson Clock Tower hill and its surrounding environment to be safeguarded against commercial development for perpetuity.   

3) To counter propose and redevelop the site of Atkinson Clock Tower and its surroundings as a green lung, historical tourist attraction and public recreation park for the citizens of Kota Kinabalu city.

(Join our Facebook community on http://tinyurl.com/sabahheritage and read more about the issue on http://www.heritagesabah.blogspot.com)  

Sincerely,

http://www.petitiononline.com/sabah100/petition.html

Merlimau Pantai Jetty - Jetty Nelayan Merlimau Pantai

2010-09-15T02:52:00.004+08:00

Merlimau Pantai Jetty For Fishery for fishman boats to land and sell fish and others.

2.13019. N, 102.41614 E (coord.)

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Jeti Nelayan Merlimau Pantai - 14 Sep 2010

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Colmar Tropicale Berjaya Hills Resort Bukit Tinggi Bentong Pahang

2009-10-16T11:14:00.001+08:00

Colmar Tropicale, Berjaya Hills Resort, Bukit Tinggi, Bentong, Pahang

Relish in century old Alsace charm at this French-themed resort, settled at 2,700 feet above sea-level amidst 80 acres of rainforests. Let the medieval French village and picturesque surroundings bring you back to an era steeped in culture and romance. From families and groups, to honeymooners and the pure romantics, Colmar Tropicale beckons you with enchanting grace and hospitality.

http://www.berjayahotel.com/berjayahills/index.asp

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Petrosains, The Discovery Centre Suria KLCC Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

2009-03-30T00:24:00.003+08:00

Petrosains, The Discovery Centre Suria KLCC Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Petrosains is an interactive science discovery centre for people of all ages. It engages you through sight, sound, touch and smell & all aspects of the sciences-from the microscopic to the cosmic; from fearsome dinosaurs to the fascinating world of petroleum.

Parents

~ Nurture your child's natural curiosity and joy of discovery as you explore, learn and play together. With special exhibits for all age groups, you will experience the pleasure of lifelong learning while gaining valuable insights into how your child learns.

~ Educators
~ As partners in science-learning, we provide an alternative space for curriculum-based activities. Petrosains is endorsed by the Ministry of Education and we provide ongoing programs for your professional development.

Petrosains, The Discovery Centre
Level 4, Suria KLCC, PETRONAS Twin Towers, 50088 Kuala Lumpur
Info / Booking Line 603 2331 8181
http://petrosains.com.my

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Performance By Yayasan Anak Warisan Alam Malaysia

2009-03-29T11:01:00.001+08:00

Performance By Yayasan Anak Warisan Alam Malaysia http://www.yawa.org/ for 10th Years PetroSains Malaysia, Suria KLCC Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Using recycle materials as music instruments.

Yayasan Anak Warisan Alam, (YAWA), can be translated as 'Children's Environmental Heritage Foundation'. A non-profit, non-government organisation, it was founded in 1990, as an informal group called the Junior Environmental Group of Malaysia (JEGOM) purely to instill a love of and care for the environment in young people. JEGOM changed its name to Yayasan Anak Warisan Alam and was registered in 1996 as a Foundation limited by Guarantee.

YAWA nurtures continuous positive development in young people throughout the critical growing stages of life. Networking with organisations both locally and internationally, YAWA has organised almost 100 projects involving many hundreds of children.

Palace Of The Golden Horses

2009-03-16T23:33:00.000+08:00

Address : Jalan Kuda Emas, The Mines Resort City, Seri Kembangan, 1
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Palace of the Golden Horses is situated on the shores of a magnificent 150-acre lake in The MINES Resort City. Just minutes from Kuala Lumpur city centre. The Palace of the Golden Horses Hotel Kuala Lumpur is Asia's most extraordinary hotel and was given first class international recognition recently when it was voted Best New City Hotel in Asia-Pacific by leading international travel and hospitality publications, Travel Trade Gazette Asia (TTG), Pata Travel News Asia-Pacific and Travel Week Australia.

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Malaysian Grand Prix (GP) Sale 2009

2009-03-16T22:40:00.000+08:00

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

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.

Aquaria KLCC Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Siri 4

2009-03-11T01:48:00.001+08:00

Aquaria KLCC Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Siri 4

Aquaria KLCC Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Siri 3

2009-03-11T00:47:00.001+08:00

Aquaria KLCC Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Siri 3

Aquaria KLCC Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

2009-03-10T02:37:00.001+08:00

Aquaria KLCC Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.