2016 - Tour East

2016
OCT • NOV • DEC
TOUR MALAYSIA
DESTINATION NEWS
PUBLIC HOLIDAY
• Awal Muharram/ Maal Hijrah
02 October 2016
Awal Muharram (also called Maal Hijrah)
celebrates the beginning of the Islamic New
Year, and is also the beginning of ten days of
remembrance for the martyrdom of Hussein
ibn Ali, Prophet Mohammed’s grandson, who
was killed in the battle of Karbala on the
tenth day of Muharram in the year 680 AD.
Venue: Nationwide
• Deepavali
29 October 2016
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
(except Labuan and Sarawak).
Venue: Nationwide
• Maulidur Rasul
12 December 2016
Also locally referred to as Maulud Nabi,
Maulidur Rasul observes the day when the
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was born, which
was on the 12th day of the month of Rabi’ul
Awal in the Islamic calendar. The day is
celebrated with early-morning processions
to honour the Prophet while chanting
salutations and praises to him, and sermons
in remembrance of his teachings.
• Christmas
25 December 2016
A programme that brings together people
from all walks of life to celebrate Christmas
and foster unity and harmony of the
1Malaysia spirit. The programme includes
cultural performances with traditional
delicacies served to guests.
Venue: Nationwide
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WHAT’S HAPPENING?
SPECIAL EVENTS
• ASEAN Songket Weaving Exhibition
15 September -31 December 2016
This Exhibition will highlight the artustry,
intricacy, traditional production methods and
exclusive value of songket
Venue: National Textile Museum
• Malaysia Open Kuala Lumpur 2016
ATP 250
24 September - 02 October 2016
The ATP World Tour 250 series is the
newest series for tennis tournaments of the
Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP)
from the 2009 ATP World Tour.
Venue: Panasonic National Sports Centre,
Kuala Lumpur
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• Borneo International Kite Festival (BIKF) 28 September - 02 October 2016
The festival unites kite-flying enthusiasts
from around the world while promoting
Bintulu as a tourist-destination. This is the
12th time that the kite festival is held in
this seaside town of Bintulu. The huge windy
open space of the old Bintulu Airport that
faces the South China Sea provides ideal
consistent flying conditions that kiters
love. This also explains why four records of
magnitude number of kites have been set
since its inception in 2005.
This year’s festival sees 2,500 diamond
kites being launched, forming the longest
kite tunnel arch of 500 meters with 400
kiters from 25 countries participating at this
festival. This family-fun event comes with
cultural performances in the evening. Make a
day trip to Similajau National Park as a sidetrip.
Venue: Bintulu, Sarawak
• F1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix
30 September - 02 October 2016
Held right after the Singapore F1 Grand Prix,
the Malaysian leg of the race offers a unique
double F1 treat in Southeast Asia. With an
exciting cluster of events throughout the race
week, including a demo run, auto carnival,
fan engagement programmes with the
drivers, and a spectacular post-race concert,
the newly redefined F1 is not to be missed!
Families looking forward to soaking up the
thrills at Sepang can enjoy an improved
family-friendly activity at the circuit with
the ever popular X-track returning on popular
demand, showcasing motorsports-themed
thrills such as drifting, rallying, go-karting,
ATV rides and more, for fans of all ages.
Venue: Sepang, Selangor
MALAYSIA
KL Tower International Jump Malaysia
• Borneo Bird Race
01 October 2016
This race attracts participants from various
countries to travel more than 1000 km in
search of more than 400 species of birds in a
wide range of habitats.
Venue: National & Wildlife Park, Sarawak
• CIMB Classic
01 October 2016
First played in 2010, the CIMB Classic in
the only official PGA TOUR FedExCup event
in Southeast Asia. It features a limited
78-player field, with a prize purse of USD 7
Million and no cut, making it one the richest
professional golf tournaments in the region.
• KL Tower International Jump Malaysia
30 Septembert - 03 October 2016
KL Tower is a magnet for extreme sports
enthusiasts particularly ‘BASE’ (building,
antennas, span, earth) jumpers. Every year
more than 100 daredevils jump from the
tower and make three second free falls before
opening their chutes, leaving spectators
breathless!
Venue: KL Tower, Kuala Lumpur
For more information, please email us at: [email protected]
• Malaysia International Gastronomy Festival 01 – 31 October 2016
The world renowned Malaysia International
Gastronomy Festival, MIGF, has established
itself as the pinnacle of gastronomic
excellence in the region. Into its 16th
successive year, the Festival never fails to
excite and surprise, with both local and
international diners eagerly looking forward
to see what the Festival has in store.
This year, MIGF will take place from 1st to
31st October 2016 with the theme HIGH
OCTANE CHEFS! For the full Festival month
of October, outstanding chefs from the
country’s best restaurants will offer diners
specially created Festival Menus available
at exclusive Festival prices together with a
host of generous Festival offers. For more
information about MIGF, please visit our
website: www.migf.com
Taste MIGF
Taste MIGF is a Spectacular Preview event of
the Malaysia International Gourmet Festival
(MIGF) which will be held at Berjaya Times
Square Hotel KL open to public on Saturday
24th and Sunday 25th. Enjoy delicious tasting
portions from Malaysia’s best restaurants as
they gather in the specially created Theatre
of Cuisines. Tasting portions are big enough
to satisfy but small enough to try out food
from all of the Festival Restaurants.
Enjoy Malaysia’s Best Restaurant in One
Amazing Sitting – Super Gourmet Safari
In the Super Gourmet Safari you will enjoy
a variety of cuisines including Italian, Latin
American, French, Continental, European,
Modern European, Western Classic, Western
International, Asian, Thai, Cantonese, Malay
Fine Dining, Japanese, Sri Lankan and many
more.
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• 30th Mt. Kinabalu International Climbathon
15 -16 October 2016
Set on Malaysia’s highest mountain, the
Climbathon takes runners to the summit of
Mt. Kinabalu within hours when the average
time climbing the mountain takes two days.
Venue: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
• Retrofest Asia 2016
01 October 2016
A home-grown retro music festival to relive
and promote the great music of the 80s and
90s. It is a unique, one-of-its-kind music
festival in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
Venue: Sur Beach, Sunway Lagoon, Selangor
• Nine Emperor Gods Festival
01 - 09 October 2016
Celebrated by the Taoist community in
Penang, the festival features vegetarian food
bazaars, floating processions and more.
Venue: Tow Boo Kong, Burmah Road, Macallum
Street Ghaut, Jelutong Noordin Street, Farlim,
Butterworth, Bukit Mertajam, Penang
• Kuala Lumpur Fabulous Hunt
01 October 2016
A food-based explorace that is held in
conjunction with ‘Citarasa’ and the ‘Fabulous
Food 1Malaysia Campaign. It Takes 150 teams
around Kuala Lumpur using the city’s public
transportation.
Venue: Kuala Lumpur
•Joget@Melaka
5 – 16 October 2016
Originating from the historical city of
Melaka, this dance flourished during the
spice trade and owes its ancestry to the
Portuguese ‘Branyo’. Enjoy performances of
Joget by different groups from Melaka and its
neighbouring states.
Venue: Bandar Hilir, Melaka
•Oktoberfest
21 - 22 October 2016
Locals and tourists flock here for the array
of German brews and food, in celebration of
Oktoberfest. Keep a lookout for the Bavarian
dance specially flown in from Germany.
Venue: Malaysian-German Society, Penang
MALAYSIA
they have performed to over 40 millions
passionate fans around the world. Mayday
Just Rock It World Tour kicked off in Hong
Kong and it has made its steps in major cities
across the world including Taiwan, London,
Sydney, Melbourne, New Jersey, Tokyo and
more. Mayday is now known as ‘king of
concert’ in China region.
Venue: Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur
• Malaysian Independent Live Fusion Festival 22 October 2016
This festival brings to Malaysia a “neverbeen-done-before” performance of South
India’s Top 50 musicians and vocalists. These
are independent artists and some are film
industry related instrumental performers’ and
back ground vocalists. There will be 5 fusion
bands performing at the indoor StarXpo
Centre, Kuala Lumpur trying to compete and
outperform each other. Though this is not a
competition, the professional courtesy and
competitions amongst the artistes will see a
brilliant showdown of musical magic on 22
Oct 2016.
Venue: StarXpo Centre, KWC Fashion Mall
Kuala Lumpur
• Ancient Shadows: World Shadow Puppet Exhibition
25 October -30 November 2016
A Special programme to showcase shadow
puppetry from around the world, Including
Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia,
China, taiwan, Turkey, France and Australia
• Mayday Just Rock It!
World Tour in Kuala Lumpur
22 October 2016
Mayday is a Taiwanese pop rock band that
was formed in the late 1990s with five
members consists of Ashin, Monster and
Stone, Masa and Guan You. Their albums
have sold more than 10 million copies and
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• Moto GP 8 – 30 October 2016
A Special programme to showcase shadow
puppetry from around the world, Including
Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia,
China, taiwan, Turkey, France and Australia
• Rockaway 2016 Weekender
29 - 30 October 2016
Rockaway is the biggest rock festival and the
first of its kind in Malaysia. It has in the past
featured the likes of Bring Me The Horizon,
Dashboard Confessional, You Me At Six, Sum
41, and Paramore among many others. This
year, Rockaway will be marked by two major
festivals; “Rockaway Weekender” at Sepang
International Circuit on October 29 & 30 and
the “Rockaway 2016 Finale” on November 19
at Extreme Park.
• 1 Malaysia Year End Sal
01 November – 31 December 2016
Enjoy great bargains and discount on your
favourite items and branded products.
• A Journey Through Time X by Starhill Gallery
04 - 13 November 2016
This annual event will once again be a focal
point for watch and jewellery enthusiasts
to come together in celebration of beauty,
luxury and excellence.
Venue: Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
• Malaysia Deepavali Open House Celebration
05 November 2016
Experience the Deepavali festivities in an
open house celebration, a programme that
brings people together to celebrate the
country’s various festivals.
Venue: Kluang, Johor
• Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta
11 - 13 November 2016
The Dragon Boat Race continues to be
important event in the tourism calender.
The event in Sarawak attracts huge global
participation and promotes local tourism.
Venue: Kuching Waterfront, Kuching,Sarawak
• Asia Pacific Ironman Langkawi
12 November 2016
Ironman is triathlon’s marquee challenge
and the world’s most challenging single day
endurance test consisting of a 3.8km swim, a
180km cycling race and a 42.2km run.
Venue: Langkawi
MALAYSIA
Selangor Yacht Club in association with
the RORC and consists of three overnight
passage races, 260 miles in total, plus 3 days
of harbour racing in Penang and Langkawi.
The event attracts a large variety of yachts,
from top class IRC1 racers to slow classic
cruisers dating back over 100 years, all
of whom had to cope with unpredictable
weather and changing tactics during the 9
day mix of races past tropical islands.
Venue: Royal Selangor Yacht Club, Tanjung
Harapan, Selangor
• Sarawak Regatta
18 - 20 November 2016
Held since 1872, Sarawak Regatta is the
oldest water sports event in Sarawak. Various
activities such as boat races, cultural shows,
food and trade fairs will be held during the
regatta
Venue: Kuching Waterfront, Kuching,Sarawak
• Sarawak Malay Drums
19 - 20 November 2016
The convivial nature of the Sarawakians
is reflected in this festival featuring the
traditional Sarawak Malay Drums.
Venue: Kuching Waterfront, Sarawak
• Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta 18 - 26 November 2016
The Raja Muda Selangor International
Regatta is a challenging offshore & inshore
sailing race organised every year by the Royal
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• RFC Rainforest Challenge 2016
25 November 2016 - 05 December 2016
Come witness the Bravest of the Land
Daredevils in action come this 24 Nov to
5 Dec.! Rated among the Top Ten Toughest
Motor Races in the World, the RFC Grand
Final in Malaysia is the 4x4 off-road racing
event not to be missed. Participation from
over 30 nations. 2016 will be the Special 20th
edition for the toughest and bravest man &
woman with their mean machine against
the odds. Open for spectators, racing teams,
touring & media.
Venue: Perak, Pahang, Johor
• George Town Literary Festival
25 - 27 November 2016
Literature lovers will get to mix and mingle
with celebrated writers, poets, thinkers and
critics within the charm of George Town
where their stories are told through prose,
poetry, spoken word and film.
Venue: George Town, Penang
• Penang Bridge International Marathon 2016
27 November 2016
An international marathon that takes place
at our iconic landmark, the Penang Bridge. It
garners over thousands of entries from local
and international runners alike.
Venue: Penang Bridge, Penang
• In-between Arts Festival
28 - 30 November 2016
Wedged between the George Town Literary
Festival and the Penang Island Jazz Festival,
the In-between Arts Festival (IBAF) aims
to showcase words, music, culture and
everything in between.
Venue: Penang
RFC Rainforest Challenge
Penang Bridge International Marathon
• Putrajaya International Islamic
Arts & Culture Festival
01 - 11 December 2016
PIIACUF is a platform to showcase Islamic
arts, culture and civilization with thinkers
and scholars from around the world.
Venue: Putrajaya International Convention
Centre (PICC)
• Cherating International Surfing Competitio
03 - 04 December 2016
Watch the experts take on the waves in the
beautiful Cherating beach. Participation will
include surfers from Singapore, Australia,
Maldives and France.
Venue: Cherating Beach, Kuantan, Pahang
• Penang Island Jazz Festival
01 - 03 December 2016
Held since 2004, this independent music
festival highlights the best of local and
international jazz musicians from all over the
world.
Venue: Batu Feringhi, Penang
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Kiulu Adventure Challenge
• KL Genta Festival
03 - 05 December 2016
Enjoy a variety of cultural shows and
performances featuring the gendang, a
traditional percussion instrument.
Organizer: Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur
(DBKL)
• Light and Motion Putrajaya LAMPU
30 December 2016 - 01 January 2017
This frstival showcases an abundance of
lights and introduces the latest lighting
technologies onto selected buildings and
structure in Putrajaya.
Venue: Kiblat Walk, a section of Persiaran
Perdana and Dataran Putrajaya, Precint 3,
Putrajaya
• International Extreme Sports Festival FISE
17 - 19 December 2016
Festival International Sport Extreme (FISE)
is the biggest action sport festival for
professionals and amateurs.
Venue: Dataran Lang,Langkawi
• 2nd Kiulu Adventure Challenge
04 December 2016
This challenge gives adventure enthusiasts
the experience of running, mountain biking,
rafting and practicing in other outdoor
activities in the beautiful district of Kiulu.
Venue: Kiulu, Sabah
• FIM Asia Supermoto Championship 2016 16 - 18 December 2016
This is the second year of the event and
a total of 4 rounds are confirmed in the
Asia series. It will start off in Newcastle,
Australia on September followed by Malang,
Indonesia in October then Manila, Philippines
in November and the finale will be held in
Dataran Merdeka on December. This year’s
championship will feature up to 20 Asia
Supermoto riders from Japan, China, Taiwan,
Singapore, British, Thailand and many more.
Venue: Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur
• Malaysia Chritmas Open House Celebration
25 December 2016
FExperience the Christmas festivities in an
open house celebration, a programme that
brings people to celebrate the country’s
various festivals.
Venue: Kuala Lumpur
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