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Chingay Festival
5–7 March
Jalan Ulu Ayer Molek,
Johor Baru
07 278 8999
www.jb-tionghua.org.my
This annual street parade, held
as part of the Chinese New
Year festivities, is a colourful
and elaborate display of bright
costumes and vibrant music.
MITM Travel Fair
5–7 March
Sutera Mall, Skudai
07 558 9009
This is the 5th MITM fair in Johor,
and is organised by the Malaysia
Chinese Tourism Association.
Exhibitors include tour and
travel agents, resorts, hotels, and
financial bodies. There will be
75 booths and 30,000 expected
visitors at this event, so get there
early if you want to score a deal.
Lakar Endau Rompin
Art Expedition
8–21 March
Danga City Mall, Danga Bay
07 224 8270
www.jkkn.gov.my
Last year, 36 Malaysian artists went
on an exhibition to the unspoilt
surrounds of Johor's Endau Rompin
National Park to capture the beauty
of its nature with watercolours and
brushes. Over 100 of the paintings
will be displayed for the first time.
Sprint Test Challenge
7 March
Hang Jebat Stadium,
Krubong
06 338 4517
www.melaka.gov.my
If you understand the
need for speed, don’t miss this
motorcycle sprint test challenge,
which includes the categories of
2T Open, 4T Open, 4T 120cc
OSB, 125Z OSB, RXZ/PantherOS
and Special Event 2T 150cc OTR
Spec. Call for more details on how
you can sign up for races.
Raptor Watch
Week 2010
13–14 March
Tanjung Tuan
03 2287 1176
www.raptorwatch.org
Enjoy fun-filled days in the sun
watching birds in serene and
tranquil surroundings at this
annual nature tourism event. Last
year, there were recorded sightings
of more than 37,000 migrating
birds of prey, and thousands of
attendees. Once you've finished
your day's raptor watching, make
sure you walk through the Tanjung
Tuan Forest Reserve mangrove for
a view of the marine sanctuary’s
remarkable coral reef.
Penang Malay Living Heritage
Photo Contest
1–14 March
www.visitpenang.gov.my
This nationwide photo contest,
opened to all, aims to capture the
uniqueness of Malay culture and
customs in Penang. Snap shots
of the traditional and peaceful
kampung lifestyle, nightly pasar
malam, delicious ikan panggang
and kuih-muih delicacies, colourful
and cultural performances
such as the gamelan and the kompang,
and just about anything that
represents the Malay culture as
you see it through your lens.
 Sustainable
Architecture & Urban
Design 2010
3–4 March
Penang Royal Hotel
www.hbp.usm.my/icsaud2010
The global energy crisis means
the building industry is more
concerned than ever with
integrating sustainable design into
architecture and planning. This
conference provides an important
platform to discuss holistic issues.
Penang Go-kart& Food Festival 2010
13–14 March
Esplanade, George Town
04 650 5136
www.visitpenang.gov.my
Experience the best in fine food
and fast racing, with this unique
celebration of motorsports and cuisine.
Kicking off the Visit Penang 2010-
2012 campaign, the public can race
fun karts, and then sample some
Penang's '12 Best Foods', including
char kway teow, laksa, hokkien mee,
satay, ais kachang and more.
Penang Orchid
Festival
14–21 March
Penang Botanical Gardens
04 227 0428
This splendid flower show features
a breathtaking display of over 300
orchids from 35 species, with all
specimens grown by experienced
and dedicated flower growers from
throughout Malaysia. Get there in
the early morning or late afternoon
to truly appreciate their beauty.
Penang Sakura
Blossom
14–28 March
Bayan Baru
Known in scientific circles as the
tabebuia rosea, these beautiful
flowers sprout in colours of white,
pink, and pastel purple along the
roads of Bayan Baru on Penang
Island, making for eye-catching
scenery for pedestrians and
tourists throughout March.
 Penang International
Property Expo
19 March
Penang International Sports Arena
www.pip-expo.com.my
Visitors can expect innovative and
creative offers and packages for
over 300 property products, and the
opportunity to listen to experts speak
on issues including ‘High-rise living
and management’ and ‘Elements of
fraud in property transactions’.
Automation Expo
Penang 2010
Penang International
Sports Arena
25–27 March
www.automationexpo.com.my
This event is the largest dedicated
industrial automation Expo ever
organised in northern Malaysia.
Local
Handicraft
Exhibition
Every weekend
throughout March
Monsopiad Cultural Village
088 774 337
Sabah is known for its authentic
ethnic handicraft, made using skills
passed down from one generation
to the next. In this exhibition,
visitors are given the chance to
understand the various types of
handicraft found in Sabah and
meet the talented craftspeople
behind them. You'll also be able
to purchase a piece to take home.
Chinese and Islamic
Calligraphy Exhibition
1–25 March
Sabah Art Gallery, Kota Kinabalu
088 268 875
Sabah has a small population of
Chinese and Arabic calligraphers.
In this rare exhibition, you can view
more than 50 pieces of their work.
The two calligraphy styles often
have local scenes incorporated into
them, creating a highly unique look.
Mayor's Cup Invitation
Singles Ten Pin
Bowling Championship
Until 7 March
CPS Bowl, Centre Point Sabah
088 521 800
Held for the first time, this
bowling singles event has excited
much interest and is expected
to draw participation from not
just Malaysia, but also Brunei,
Indonesia and The Philippines.
5th International
Sabah Open Dart
Tournament 2010
4–7 March
Kota Kinabalu Community
Centre
088 521 800
The four competing categories
at this open event are group,
individual male, individual female
and closed youth categories. This
tournament is expecting over 300
participants from all over Malaysia
and countries in the region such
Brunei, Singapore, Thailand and
The Philippines.
Sabah Cultural Hot Spot
6 March
Laman Seni, Wisma Budaya
088 237 051
www.jkkn.gov.my
Held for the the third consecutive
year, the National Department
for Culture and Arts, Sabah is
holding this platform for local
artisans aims to preserve the local
cultural heritage, while creating
appreciation and understanding
through a variety of activities.
Visitors can observe the handicraft
and cooking demonstrations or
participate in traditional games
and sports such as ma-ma-rampanau
(walking on bamboo-stilts)
and mimpulos (arm wrestling)
and learn how to handle ancient
hunting tools such as sumpit
(blowpipe) and lastik (sling shot).
 City Run
7 March
Padang Merdeka,
Kota Kinabalu
088 521 800
This fun run is KK’s way of
promoting a healthy lifestyle for
both residents and guests. You too
can join in the action, as this is
a ‘touch n go’ run, which means
that there are no registration forms
to be filled in. Participation is
completely free of charge.
Pesta Eko Daing
Sulaman
11–14 March
Lok Nunuk Dantai, Tuaran
088 255 972
The Sulaman Fish Season Festival
is a thanksgiving celebration by
fishermen hoping for a bountiful
catch during the fishing season
(March to June). Expectto
see traditional sports, fishing
competitions and cultural shows
alongside the ceremonies.
‘Hajj’ the Fifth Pillar of
Islam exhibition
13–31 March
Sabah Islamic Civilisation
Museum, Kota Kinabalu
088 538234
The ‘hajj’, or pilgrimage, to Mecca
is one of the five pillars of Islam.
To depict both its importance and
significance, this one-off exhibition
is showcased until April.
 SARAWAK
Rajang River
Regatta
12–14 March
Sibu Express Wharf
Terminal, Sibu
084 319 009
www.sarawaktourism.com
Sarawak's mighty Rajang River is
the longest in Malaysia, making
it highly popular for both sedate
and extreme watersport activities
such as this regatta, which,
through various aquatic events, is
promoting the attractions of both
the famous waterway and the town.
Miri International
Motorcycle Sprint
Challenge – Series 1
26–28 March
Lutong Airstrip, Miri
016 887 4587
This high-octane sports event is
organised locally by Miri Motors
Club, and gives racers from Sabah,
Sarawak and Brunei the chance to
race each other on the scenic old
Miri airstrip, which faces onto the
South China Sea.
Borneo Jet Ski
Challenge
27–28 March
Luak Bay Esplanade, Miri
016 852 2320
Take to the waves in this fun and
fast-paced water sports event
organised by the local youth
association. Locals and visitors
alike are welcome to race each
other in the sparkling blue waters
of the South China Sea.
Kenyir Lake
International
Triathlon 2010
27–28 March
Pangkalan Gawi, Tasik Kenyir
09 623 1553
www.tourism.terengganu.gov.my
Triathlons are never easy going,
but when you're swimming,
biking and running in and around
Terengganu's beautiful Kenyir Lake, the scenery should help
keep your mind off the pain; the
RM55,000 available in cash prizes
should also help. |
