Events Highlights Malaysia 2009

The Great Durian Festival (Festival Jom Makan Durian) 2009 24 July 2009 Until 26 July 2009 Durian, locally known as the ‘King of Fruits’, takes centre stage in this festival. Visitors can sample an assortment of lip-smacking delicacies made from this unique fruit. Be part of this festival and enjoy lots of interesting programmes such as exhibitions and contests on the different varieties of durian available throughout the country. Venue: Bukit Gantang, Taiping Perak Phone: 019 574 0767 / 605 255 0413 Fax: 605 855 4967, 605 253 6027 Organiser: Homestay Bukit Gantang / Perak Tourism Action Council

'Mahrajan As-Samr' Festival 24 July 2009 Until 26 July 2009 The ‘Mahrajan As-Samr’ Festival Putrajaya is held in conjunction with tourists arrivals from the Middle East, with several performances such as the 'Samrah' musical, Arab bazaar and much more. Venue: Moroccan Pavillion Putrajaya Phone: 03-8888 8854 Fax: 03-8888 8580 Website: www.ppj.gov.my Organiser: Putrajaya Tourism Action Council & Perbadanan Putrajaya

Putrajaya Fruits Fest - Jom Makan Buah Putrajaya 25 July 2009 Until 26 July 2009 Visitors will have the opportunity to taste a variety of fruits such as durian, rambutan, mangosteen and langsat sold at reasonable prices. Venue: Taman Warisan Pertanian Putrajaya Phone: 03-8887 7000 Fax: 03-8887 5001 Website: www.ppj.gov.my Organiser: Perbadanan Putrajaya

Bhangra, Dikir Barat & Samrah performances 25 July 2009 Until 25 July 2009 Come over to view the musical sounds of different cultural influences at the Malaysian Tourism Centre (MaTIC). Performances start at 8.30pm -10.30pm. Entrance is free. Venue: MaTIC Kuala Lumpur Phone: 603 9235 4848/9235 4900 Website: www.mtc.gov.my Organiser: MaTIC

Floria Putrajaya 1 August 2009 Until 9 August 2009 Witness colourful flower displays, made specially for the event. Cultural performances are also held to highlight the wonders of Malaysia. Venue: Waterfront Precint 2, Putrajaya Lake Putrajaya Phone: 03-8887 7437 / 7137 Fax: 03-8887 5001 Website: http://www.ppj.gov.my/floria/index.html Organiser: Ministry of Federal Territories & Perbadanan Putrajaya

Merdeka Month Celebration 1 August 2009 Until 31 August 2009 The date marks a commemoration of Malaysia’s 52nd year of Independence, celebrated in a joyous mood by all Malaysians. Highlights include parades, fireworks displays and much more! Join in the merriment! Venue: ALL Phone: 603 2615 8188 / 8888 1957 Fax: 603 2693 5884 / 8888 3904 Email: enquiries@tourism.gov.my Website: www.tourism.gov.my

Putrajaya International Heritage Treasure Hunt 2 August 2009 Until 2 August 2009 This is the 8th year, the Putrajaya International Treasure Hunt is held. Participants need to find answers to treasure hunt quests, while travelling by car around tourist attractions in Putrajaya. Venue: Kompleks Perbadanan Putrajaya Putrajaya Phone: 03-8888 8854 Fax: 03-8888 8580 Website: www.ppj.gov.my Organiser: Putrajaya Tourism Action Council & Perbadanan Putrajaya

Fishing Competition (in conjunction with Merdeka Month Celebrations) 9 August 2009 Until 9 August 2009 This Putrajaya Lake fishing competition with a 'Catch and Release' concept was first introduced in 2001. Venue: Putrajaya Lake Putrajaya Phone: 03-8887 7000 Fax: 03-8887 5001 Website: www.ppj.gov.my Organiser: Perbadanan Putrajaya

Sandakan Memorial Day 15 August 2009 Until 15 August 2009 This event honours Australian allied prisoners who lost their lives at the Prisoners of War (POW) camp in Sandakan during World War II. A memorial service will be conducted on the day. Venue: Sandakan Memorial Park, Sandakan Sabah Phone: 6089 224 026 Fax: 6089 274 659 / 272 112 / 213 452 Email: Catherin.Chua@sabah.gov.my Organiser: Sandakan Municipal Council

Shadow vs Alunan Minang (wayang kulit and cak lempong) 15 August 2009 Until 15 August 2009 Experience a world of different cultural influences at the Malaysian Tourism Centre (MaTIC). Performances start at 8.30pm -10.30pm. Entrance is free. Venue: MaTIC Kuala Lumpur Phone: 603 9235 4848 / 9235 4900 Website: www.mtc.gov.my Organiser: MaTIC