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Malaysia Events - April 2009

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Malaysian Grand Prix (GP) Sale 2009
28 February 2009 Until 5 April 2009 
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.
  
Venue:
ALL
Phone: 603 2698 1033
Fax: 603 2691 6122
Website: www.malaysiamegasale.com.my 		Organiser:
Shopping Malaysia Secretariat
Photography Competition in conjunction with Flora & Fruit Festival 2009
1 March 2009 Until 31 May 2009 
Unleash your creativity by taking photographs of Malaysia's beautiful blossoms and win great prizes. Get your cameras ready!
  
Venue:
Malaysian Tourism Centre (MaTiC)
Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 603 2693 7111
Fax: 603 2694 1146
Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.motour.gov.my 		Organiser:
Ministry of Tourism, Malaysia
Malaysia Water Festival 2009 (Launch)
3 April 2009 Until 5 April 2009 
Desaru, a beautiful beach retreat in Johor, will be the venue for the launch of this year’s Malaysia Water Festival. Enjoy a host of beach activities and water sports such as jet-ski challenge, parasailing, kayaking, yachting, boat racing and lots more. Other main water sports events in the country are:

i) Langkawi Water Festival
10 – 11 April Pantai Chenang, Langkawi, Kedah

ii) Labuan International Sea Challenge
28 Apr – 3 May *Labuan
  
Venue:
Desaru
Johor
Phone: 607 224 9960
Fax: 607 223 7554
Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.johortourism.com.my 		Organiser:
Johor Tourism Action Council
Petronas Malaysian F1 Grand Prix 2009
3 April 2009 Until 5 April 2009 
Catch the 10th edition of F1 action in Malaysia! Witness the blazing action at one of the most high-tech circuits in the world. With the extreme hot and wet conditions at the Sepang International Circuit, the skills of the world’s finest drivers will be tested to the limit! Don’t miss it, be there in Sepang!
  
Venue:
Sepang International Circuit
Selangor
Phone: 603 8778 2222
Fax: 603 8778 2227
Website: http://www.malaysiangp.com.my/ 		Organiser:
Sepang International Circuit Sdn. Bhd.
Langkawi Water Festival 2009
10 April 2009 Until 11 April 2009 
Come and join the locals to celebrate at Pantai Chenang with more than 100 categories of sea- side and water related games.
  
Venue:
Pantai Cenang
Langkawi
Phone: 604 969 8080
Fax: 604 969 8081
Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 		Organiser:
Langkawi Tourism Action Council
16th Regatta Lepa Semporna
18 April 2009 Until 19 April 2009 
Be awed by the traditional sailboats of the Bajau people, known as Sabah’s ethnic seafarers. Lots of fun-filled matches such as tug-of-war, kayaking and boat racing will be held. The highlight is the selection of the best ‘lepa’ or sailboat.
  
Venue:
Semporna
Sabah
Phone: 6089 781 518 / 6088 232 121
Fax: 6089 781 472 / 6088 265 540
Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.sabahtourism.com 		Organiser:
District Office of Semporna / Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn. Bhd.
Labuan International Sea Challenge
23 April 2009 Until 3 May 2009 
Welcome to the amazing Labuan International Sea Challenge (LISC)! For six days, international participants will take part in a variety of competitions such as:

i)Labuan International Game Fishing Tournament
(28 Apr -3 May *Layang-Layang Island)

ii)Labuan Cross Channel Swimming Challenge
(1 May *Papan Island)

iii) Stage Performances and Beach Tele-matches in support of LISC ‘09
(1 – 3 May *Labuan International Sea Sports Complex)

iv) Labuan Round Island Kayak Challenge
(2 May)

v) Kayak Sprint
(3 May *Labuan International Sea Sports Complex)
  
Venue:
Labuan
Phone: 6087 408 744 / 422 622 / 408 740 /741
Fax: 6087 419 622 / 426 582
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Website: www.labuantourism.com.my 		Organiser:
Labuan Tourism Action Council / Labuan Corporation
Selangor Water Festival
24 April 2009 Until 26 April 2009 
Get ready for a splashing time with activities such as boat racing, kayaking and underwater treasure hunts. Sandcastle building and ‘catch the duck’ contests are ideal for all in the family.
  
Venue:
Pantai Bagan Lalang, Sepang
Selangor
Phone: 603 5511 1122
Fax: 603 5513 1199 		Organiser:
Selangor Tourism Action Council
Perhentian Underwater Challenge
24 April 2009 Until 26 April 2009 
Perhentian Island, a world-renowned tourist destination, is set to draw both local and international visitors at this time as it presents underwater photography competition off the island’s coasts, exciting traditional games, beach soccer and volleyball. Earth awareness programme such as ‘clean the beach’ activity, will also be conducted.
  
Venue:
Perhentian Island
Terengganu
Phone: 609 626 2946
Fax: 609 626 1946
Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.motour.gov.my 		Organiser:
Terengganu State Government / Terengganu Tourism Action Council
International Rafting Expedition
26 April 2009 Until 3 May 2009 
The expedition requires participants to raft about 360 kilometres on the Pahang River. The event, to be happening for eight days and seven nights, will see participants served with village feasts upon arriving at several spots along the rafting route. Cultural performances will be among the highlights at these venues to celebrate the rafting adventure.
  
Venue:
Kuala Lipis
Pahang
Phone: 609 517 1624 / 23
Fax: 609 517 1626
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Website: www.pkbf.org.my