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VISIT MALAYSIA 2007 -
Celebrating 50 Years of Nationhood
events, shows, festivals, celebrations, mega sales, carnivals, culturals, conventions, tradisional, natures, musicians and more...
events, shows, festivals, celebrations, mega sales, carnivals, culturals, conventions, tradisional, natures, musicians and more...
WELCOME
The year 2007 is set to be a memorable year for visitors to Malaysia. The nation will be hosting Visit Malaysia Year 2007, an international campaign aimed at promoting Malaysia as one of the leading holiday destinations in the region. Themed 'Celebrating 50 Years of Nationhood', the year 2007 was chosen as it coincides with 50th anniversary of Malaysia's Independence.
Malaysia invites all visitors to share in the joy and excitement of this momentous occasion. Come and be mesmerised by a unique multiracial populace celebrating 50 years of nationhood in harmony and peaceful co-existence. You will truly be fascinated.
Come and discover a nation known throughout the world as being 'Truly Asia'.
The year 2007 is set to be a memorable year for visitors to Malaysia. The nation will be hosting Visit Malaysia Year 2007, an international campaign aimed at promoting Malaysia as one of the leading holiday destinations in the region. Themed 'Celebrating 50 Years of Nationhood', the year 2007 was chosen as it coincides with 50th anniversary of Malaysia's Independence.
Malaysia invites all visitors to share in the joy and excitement of this momentous occasion. Come and be mesmerised by a unique multiracial populace celebrating 50 years of nationhood in harmony and peaceful co-existence. You will truly be fascinated.
Come and discover a nation known throughout the world as being 'Truly Asia'.
EVENTS
List of events throughout of year!
List of events throughout of year!
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Visit Malaysia Year 2007 (VMY 2007), Grand Launch - Kuala Lumpur |
1 January 2007 |
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| Join us as we unveil the visit Malaysia Year 2007 celebration with a grand launch. Locals and foreigners alike will have a taste of what Malaysia has to offer in 2007. Will be celebrate with exciting parades, firework displays, exhibitions and more. | |
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Eye on Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur |
1 - 30 January 2007 |
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| Experience a breathtaking 360 degree panorama over 20 kilometres of Kuala Lumpur. It will be an unforgettable ride of up to 30 minutes to a height of 60 metres. There are 40 gondolas with a capacity of six passengers for each gondola. | |
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Flora Fest or Floral Padare - Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya & Klang Valley |
27 Jan - 4 Feb 2007 |
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| Come and see beautifully decorated floats adorned with brightly coloured blooms and decorative ornaments. You will be enthralled by the riot of colours and profusion of flowers on display. Cultural performances will keep all visitors entertained. | |
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Federal Territory Day - Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya |
1 Feb 2007 |
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| Celebrate the Federal Territory Day with exciting parades, firework displays, exhibitions and more. | |
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Le Tour de Langkawi – Throughout Peninsular Malaysia |
2 - 11 February 2007 |
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One of the best cycling races outside Europe and the richest in Asia, the Le Tour de Langkawi promises to be an action-packed event that will keep cycling fans on edge. Catch the thrills and spills as top international riders traverse spectacular and treacherous terrain from idyllic island of Langkawi to Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. |
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Malaysia Open Golf Championship - Selangor |
| February 2007 | |
| www.mgaonline.com.my | |
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Thaipusam – Selangor, Penang, Malacca, Johor and Perak |
| 11 February 2007 | |
| This day of penance and thanksgiving of Hindu devotees is held in honours of Lord Muruga. The festival is best experienced in Kuala Lumpur where the deity’s jeweled chariot is led in a mass procession through the streets of the city, culminating at Batu Caves in Selangor. An unforgettable sight is the thousand of devotees in a trance-like state carrying body-piercing kavadis or ornate frames. Thaipusam is celebrated on a big-scale in Selangor, Penang, Malacca, Johor and Perak | |
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Chinese New Year Celebration and Open House - Throughout Malaysia 18 February 2007 Chinese New Year marks the first day if the lunar calendar and is celebrated over a 15-day period. Mandarin oranges and plum blossom stalks are used as decoration in Chinese homes and shopping complexes for prosperity and good luck. Animated lion and dragon dance performances accompanuied by energetic drums, gongs and cymbals add to the festive air. On the eve of Chinese New Year, family membes hold reunion dinners followed by 'open houses' for relatives and friends. |
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KL GP City Sale - Kuala Lumpur 10 March - 10 April 2007 www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my |
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Taman Negara Eco-Challenge - Taman Negara, Pahang 24 - 25 March 2007 Taman Negara is Malaysia’s premier park and the largest in the country. It covers an area of approximately 4,343 square kilometers of primary Tropical Rain Forests estimated at more than 130 million years old. The park was established for the sole purpose of protecting and preserving the flora and fauna indigenous to the area. Located within the park is Peninsular Malaysia’s highest peak, the Gunung Tahan, standing tall at 2,187 meters above sea level. www.tamannegaraecochallenge.com www.motour.gov.my |
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Petronas Malaysian F1 Grand Prix – Sepang International Circuit, Selangor |
| 6-8 April 2007 | |
| Catch the blazing action at one of the most high-tech tracks on the F1 Circuit. With its extreme hot and wet conditions, the Sepang International Circuit tests the skills and wits of the world’s finest drivers to the limit! With its spectator friendly grandstand and panoramic views of the entire circuit, this furiously fast-paced event is truly a not-to-be missed experience. | |
| www.malaysiangp.com.my | |
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Royal Go-kart Competition - Kelantan 10 April 2007 www.motour.gov.my |
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KL International Arts Festival - Kuala Lumpur 14 - 21 April 2007 www.kualalumpur.gov.my |
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Wesak Day - Throughout Malaysia 1 May Wesak Day - the holiest of all Buddhist holy days - marks the birth, enlightenment and final passing away of the Buddha. In fact, it is considered the holiest day in the Buddhist Calendar. In Malaysia, Wesak Day is also considered one of the country's major festivals and grandest celebrations. www.motour.gov.my |
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Sabah Fest – Cultural Extravaganza, Sabah May 2007 This is Sabah’s most anticipated cultural fest where ethnic comes together to showcase all things traditional. Sabah Fest is the prelude to the Harvest Festival or Tadai Ka’amatan, the biggest annual celebration in the state. From delicious cuisine to traditional dances, this is the perfect time to visit the Land below the Wind, otherwise known as Sabah. www.sabahtourism.com |
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National Water Festival - Labuan International Sea Challenge 1 - 6 May 2007 Get ready for a splashing time as water sports enthusiasts look forward to jet skiing, kayaking, canoe races, sandcastle building contest, an underwater treasure hunt, the 'catch the duck' competition, log-walk fights and a host of other water-based activities and competitions during this month-long festival celebrated nation-wide. Great prizes await the adventurous visitors! www.motour.gov.my |
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Johor International Orchid Show - Johor THOUSANDS thronged the orchid park at the Urban Forest in Johor Bharu to admire and purchase a range of orchids will organised by the Johor Government, Johor Tourism Action Council, Johor Baru City Council and Johor Orchid Association. 25 - 27 May 2007 www.motour.gov.my |
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Colours of Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur Colors of Malaysia Festival is a must see event to learn about the Malaysian people and its diverse cultures. This yearly event brings all the heritage and culture of Malaysians from all states into one spectacular event. The Malaysian culture is manifested in forms of various arts such as dances, music, clothing designs and crafts. The various states taking part are segmented to the northern region, central region, southern region, east coast and northern Borneo region. 'The King of Malaysia' usually starts off events with his well-decorated ride followed by the ‘Malaysian Heritage Dance’. 26 May 2007 www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my |
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Penang International Lantern Festival - Penang, Pulau Pinang the Mid-Autumn Festival on Chinese Lunar Calendar where children would go about at night carrying bright lanterns, and homes would be filled with the traditional Chinese Moon Cake & delicacies. 27 May - 2 Jun 2007 www.tourismpenang.gov.my |
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Tadau Keaamatan (Harvest Festival) - Sabah Tadau Kaamatan or Harvest Festival celebrations is a public holiday unique to Sabahand One of the main and permanent fixture of the annual Sabah Fest. The most easily-recognizable features of this celebration is the general merry-making, cultural performances, traditional sports, and of course, the Unduk Ngadau ( Harvest Festival Queen ) pageant. The Kadazandusun communities will gather for a thanksgiving celebration for a bountiful harvest. The festival is observed at district level before concluding at the State Level in Penampang. It is also the time the Harvest Queen or Unduk Ngadau is selected. This is the best time to witness and experience the Kadazandusun culture. 30 - 31 May 2007 www.sabahtourism.com |
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Gawai Dayak & Borneo Cultural Festival – Sarawak June - 7 July 2007 Gawai Dayak is celebrated by Ibans, Orang Ulu and Bidayuh of Sarawak in early june to mark the rice-harvesting season. This enchanting festival showcases traditional ceremonies and dances held in various ‘long houses’ or communal home all over Sarawak. Relatives and visitors are served Rice Wine or Tuak and chicken cooked in bamboo as well as other traditional delicacies at the many ‘open houses’. |
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Penang International Dragon Boat Festival - Penang, Pulau Pinang 8 - 10 Jun 2007 Dragon boat racing festival is all about healthy competition, great camaraderie and lots of good fun in the sun. It is a tradition for us to welcome guests from all over the world. Come join us for the most colourful races in the South East Asia, on a tropical resort island known as the “Pearl of the Orient.” www.penangdragonboat.com |
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Malaysia International Aerospace Exhibition - Selangor Malaysia will be one of the few Asian countries to hold a world-class Aerospace Expo. Excitement will be in the air as locals and foreigners a like will be up close and personal with a space shuttle. 8 Jun - 7 August 2007 www.motour.gov.my |
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Japan GT - Sepang, Selangor Started in 1994, the Japan GT Championship Series (JGTC) is the most popular category in Japan’s motorsports world. The circuits that host the races are spread out to 6 places in Japan and cover all the fans across the country. Here at Sepang, Selangor is the first time in the history that one round of the championship series be held outside of Japan, and great development in the Asian area in future is greatly expected. Come to see to enjoying a legendary race under the hot and tough temperatures of Malaysia. 22 - 24 Jun 2007 www.malaysiagp.com.my |
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Fiesta San Pedro - Melaka 22 Jun - 1 July 2007 www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my |
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Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival - Throughout Malaysia 1 July - 2 Sept 2007 Grab the opportunity to enjoy amazing discount and special offers during Malaysia’s biggest annual sales carnival! From designer to electronic items, from cosmetics to footwear, there’s something for everyone at the countless shopping malls and stores nationwide. www.pempena.com.my or www.malaysiamydestination.com |
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Colour and Flavors of Malaysia Parade – Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur 7 July 2007 This enthralling event showcases the best of Malaysian culture, craft and cuisine over an entire month. Delight in the colorful parades, dance and music performances; savour the array of mouth-watering local delicacies at food festivals and visit the exquisite cultural exhibitions held nationwide. www.tourismmalaysia.com.my |
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Ipoh Open International Run - Dataran Ipoh, Perak 8 July 2006 www.perak.gov.my |
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Rainforest World Music Festival – Sarawak Cultural Village, Damai, Sarawak 13-15 July 2007 In the interiors of mystical Borneo, amidst a living museum knows as Sarawak Cultural Village, the world’s musicians gather to celebrate a fusion of nature, culture and ethnic music. Incorporating workshops, ethno-musical lectures, jam sessions and mesmerizing evening performances, this magical event is set to thrill music eficionados. www.rainforestmusic-borneo.com |
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Penang World Music Festival 2007 - Penang, Pulau Pinang 20 - 22 July 2007 www.motour.gov.my |
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Port Dickson International Triathlon - Negeri Sembilan 21 - 22 July 2007 www.admiralmarina.com.my |
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KL Fest - Kuala Lumpur 29 July 2007 www.kualalumpur.com.my |
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Penang Bridge International Marathon - Penang, Pulau Pinang 30 July 2007 www.motour.gov.my |
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Sultan's Cup Terengganu Endurance Challenge - Setiu, Terengganu 2 - 4 August 2007 www.tourismterengganu.gov.my |
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World Lion Dance Invitation - Genting Highland, Pahang 3 - 5 August 2007 www.genting.com.my |
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Malaysia International Fireworks Competition - Putrajaya 25 - 30 August 2007 www.motour.gov.my |
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Merdeka Day Parade – Throughout Malaysia 31 August 2007 Join us as we celebrate Malaysia’s 50th year of independence. A free open-air concert is held on the eve of Merdeka (Independence) to jump-start the celebrations, while the Merdeka day’s festivities kick off with a grand parade at every major city. Other celebrations are also held nationwide www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my |
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Sarawak Regatta - Sarawak 1 - 2 September 2007 www.sarawaktourism.gov.my |
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Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix - Sepang, Selangor 7 - 9 September 2007 www.malaysiangp.com.my |
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KL International Tattoo Show 14 - 16 September 2007 www.motour.gov.my |
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Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon - Sabah 6 - 7 October 2007 www.sabahtourism.com |
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Hari Raya Aidilfitri Celebration and Open House – Throughout Malaysia 27 October - 28 November 2007 The end of the fasting period or the holy month of Ramadan culminates in Hari Raya Aidilfitri which is celebrated by Muslim around the world. Malaysian muslim begin their day with visit to the graves of loved ones, followed by prayers and the seeking of forgiveness from their elders. Relatives and friends are invited to the many ‘open houses’ where they are served with a generous spread of food and traditional delicacies. |
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KL International Fashion Week - Kuala Lumpur 27 - 31 October 2007 www.motour.gov.my |
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Heart of Borneo, 4 x 4 Safari - Kota Kinabalu, Sabah 28 October - 4 November 2007 www.sabahtourism.com |
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KL International Gourmet Festival - Kuala Lumpur 1 - 30 November 2007 www.klgourmetfest.com |
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World Drums Festival - Negeri Sembilan 3 - 10 November 2007 |
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Deepavali – Throughout Malaysia 17 November 2007 The triumph of good over evil is celebrated by Hindus as they observe Deepavali or the Festival of light in the seventh month of Hindu calendar. Throughout the country, prayer of thanksgiving and cleansing rituals take place at temples and household altars. www.heritage.gov.my |
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Malaysia A1 Grand Prix (Grand Prix of Nations) - Sepang, Selangor 26 - 28 November 2007 An A1 Grand Prix is a fast, exciting, adrenaline-fuelled weekend of entertainment in a glamorous and exclusive environment. It is affordable and accessible to all the family. With three days of on-track action, which includes practice, qualifying and two races, an A1 Grand Prix event offers a rare opportunity for fans to interact with teams and drivers. Taking in a mix of established world-famous venues, exciting new state-of-the-art facilities and twisty street circuits, A1 Grand Prix delivers high-speed action at every turn. www.malaysiangp.com.my |
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Terengganu Monsoon Cup, Duyong Island, Terengganu 28 Nov - 2 Dec 2007 Is part of World Match Racing Tour international sailing circuit, and the Tour’s first Asian venue. Will be held at Terengganu which is one of Malaysia’s most-celebrated east coast states, well known for its exotic islands, pristine white beaches, crystal clear waters, quaint traditional villages and an unparalleled legacy of history and culture. www.monsooncup.com.my |
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Malaysia Year End Sale Carnival, Kuala Lumpur and all major cities in Malaysia 1 - 31 December 2007 www.malaysiamydestination.com |
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KL International Buskers Festival, Kuala Lumpur 2 - 10 December 2007 www.mymegasale.com |
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Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) Exhibition - Langkawi 4 - 8 December 2007 LIMA series of exhibition has proven to be an excellent platform for aerospace manufacturers and related industries to display and promote the latest aerospace technology to senior Goverment officials, both civil and military and leaders of industries from Malaysia as well as the Asia Pasific region. A unique showcase for both the aerospace and maritime industries in the fast-expanding Asian commercial aviation, airport and defence markets. www.lima.com.my |
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Christmas - Kuala Lumpur and Throughout Malaysia 25 December 2007 Many Christians invite their friends and families into their homes for food and fellowship on Christmas day. This practice knows as an ‘open houses’, is commonly held by Malaysian during all main religious festivals. There will be also be an official ‘open houses’ celebration un Kuala Lumpur to mark the festivities. The event is free and open to members of the public. |
* Contained information herein are correct as at September 2006 sources from Tourism Malaysia Ministration |
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HIGHLIGHT & NEWS
Frequently Updated!
Frequently Updated!
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2007 was officially declared Visit Malaysia Year with pomp and splendour amid a spectacular fireworks display and a colourful concert showcasing the diversity of the nation.
The declaration was made by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak at the historical Dataran Merdeka before some 100,000 Malaysians from all walks of life just before the stroke of midnight. |
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Millions of tourists are expected to visit Malaysia next year and tourism revenue, estimated to total RM35bil this year, is expected to increase at an even faster pace. There would be a “grand launch” of Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) on Jan 1, which would be followed by a host of events in every month next year. |
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Four British university students have pledged to
help promote Malaysia after spending what they regarded as the best
year of their lives in the country. David Marsden, 20,
Catherine Birkbeck, 21, Darshana Khambhaith, 20, and Michael Gardner,
21, plan to persuade their family members and friends to visit
Malaysia, especially during Visit Malaysia Year 2007.
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Smile, you've got foreign tourists for company, taxi drivers are told.
Deputy Tourism Minister Datuk Donald Lim wants the cabbies to behave
professionally and with courtesy as they were among the first to greet
visitors. “We are targeting more than 20 million tourists for Visit Malaysia Year
2007 (VMY) and taxi drivers must display a good image of the
country. |
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Various Attractions Lure Visitors To Kelantan |
Unique art activities, mouth-watering
dishes and the friendly nature of its people await visitors to Kelantan
Darul Naim for the coming Visit Malaysia Year 2007 (VMY2007). |
USEFULL LINKS
Need more information?
Need more information?
| Tourism Malaysia Hotline 1-300-88-5776 (call from Malaysia only) | |
| Ministry of Tourism (vm2007@motour.gov.my) | |
| Malaysia Government | |
| Visit to Kuala Lumpur | |
| Malaysia Sweet | |
| Malaysia Airlines | |
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