JANUARY Royal Langkawi International Regatta A Radiant Red Celebration 6 - 11 Jan 24 Jan - 8 Feb Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, Langkawi, Kedah Central Market, Kuala Lumpur Adrenaline is set to soar at the Royal Langkawi Head to Central Market Kuala Lumpur and experience International Regatta (RLIR) 2020 as sailing enthusiasts exciting activities to mark the beginning of the new prepare to sail their boats and endure challenging Lunar Year. Be greeted by the God of Prosperity wind conditions. while you shop. There are endless selections of Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) cheongsams, antique jewelry and so much more. T: 604 960 0600 Central Market Management W: https://naturallylangkawi.my T: 603 2031 0399 / 5399 / 7399 W: www.centralmarket.com.my The 17th LADA – KFC Langkawi International Regatta Perdana 2020 Tioman Surf Festival Vol 9 15 - 19 Jan 31 Jan - 2 Feb National Sailing Centre, Langkawi, Kedah Kampung Juara, Tioman Island, Pahang A programme aimed to nurture new and young Surfers from all over the world especially Maldives, talents in sailing. Exposed to various sailing Australia, France, United Kingdoms, USA and many conditions in Langkawi, the valuable experience more will converge in the beautiful island of Tioman. will help the young sailors to excel at the Conservation projects, cultural performances and international youth competition. exhibitions are among the pocket activities held to Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) attract spectators and locals. T: 604 960 0600 Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), W: https://naturallylangkawi.my Pahang Office T: 609 517 1111 East Coast Craft Textile Fest 2020 (Kelantan, Terengganu & Pahang) BTS-Persona KL Tour 2020 Live Concert 23 Jan - 2 Feb Jan - Mar Kota Sultan Ismail Petra, Kelantan Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur A large-scale craft promotion in line with the Enjoy this concert and see your favourite artists 101st anniversary of the Batik Craft Industry in up close. Held for three months, the KL Tour will Kelantan. There will be traditional food stalls, be a definite must for music lovers. demonstrations of Batik Craft and Songket Weaving. QW Plus Sdn Bhd Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation T: 603 2297 3637 Kelantan Branch W: www.qwplus.com. T: 609 712 6266 W: www.kraftangan.gov.my Chinese New Year Celebration Jan - Feb Jonker Street, Melaka Chinese New Year marks the beginning of the lunar calendar and the spring festival. Various cultural activities will be held during the festival including Chinese New Year themed decorations filling the streets. Federation of the Chinese Association of Jonker Walk T: 6018 989 4688 2 FEBRUARY Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta Chingay Festival 9 & 10 Feb 25 Feb Polo Ground, Penang Jalan Wong Ah Fook, Johor Bahru, Johor It’s a one-of-a-kind experience and the only hot The Johor Chingay Street Parade has been an air balloon festival on an island in Malaysia! The annual tradition of the Johor Old Temple since Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta will see 15 hot air the 1800s. For Chinese residents in Johor, it balloons by international and local balloonists marks the celebration of the Lunar New Year. over the 2-day festival, together with family- Tiong Hua Association Johor Bahru friendly activities, creative workshops and more. T: 607 278 8906 Penang Global Tourism W: http://jb-tionghua.org.my T: 604 264 3456 W: penanghotairballoonfiesta.com International Kite Festival 26 Feb - 1 Mar Lumut International Boat Show Bukit Layang- Layang, Pasir Gudang, Johor 19 - 23 Feb Marina Island, Lumut, Perak An annual event, this festival sees kites in various shapes and sizes soaring the skies. There will also Lumut International Boat Show will be the navigator be kite-decorating demonstrations, food fairs, a of Asia-Pacific leisure boating, and the most carnival and many more interesting activities. comprehensive boating exhibition in Malaysia to Pasir Gudang Municipal Council create an exhibiting history of the boat industrial T: 607 254 7777 chain. W: www.mppg.gov.my Tourism Perak / Warisan Moraza / Gemilang Avenue T: 605 249 9966 / 241 2372 Le Tour de Langkawi W: www.tourismperakmalaysia.com Feb Dataran Lang, Langkawi, Kedah Selangor Marathon 2020 20 Feb Le Tour de Langkawi, Asia’s premier multiple-stage Sepang International Circuit, Kuala Lumpur race, is the brain child of Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed which made its debut in 1996 to An endurance run that brings participants to the place Malaysia on the world sporting and tourism map. world-famous Sepang International Circuit. Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) The Comrades T: 604 960 0600 T: 603 5513 2000 W: https://naturallylangkawi.my W: www.tourismselangor.my SPARTAN 2020 Permainan Dulu² (Traditional Games) Feb 22 & 23 Feb Shah Alam, Selangor Central Market, Kuala Lumpur Spartan is the #1 Endurance sport brand worldwide Central Market is bringing you “Permainan Dulu²”, a with the best obstacle course race with over 200 races throwback to all your Malaysian childhood games. in 42 countries. It will be a great nostalgic day reliving the good old Muse Group Asia times and learning the origin of these games. Let’s T: 6017 867 6373 put away those gadgets and have some fun playing W: www.spartan.com Sepak Bulu Ayam and Batu Seremban instead. Central Market Management T: 603 2031 0399 / 5399 / 7399 W: www.centralmarket.com.my 3 MARCH Turtle Conservation & Preservation Campaign Raptor Watch 1 Mar 9 -10 Mar Dungun, Terengganu Tanjung Tuan, Melaka An educational campaign that highlights the Raptor Watch is now Malaysia’s biggest and best conservational efforts at turtle sanctuaries eco-tourism event and a signature for the Malaysian spearheaded by the state and federal agencies Nature Society (MNS). Raptor Watch is a festival to in ensuring the sustainability of the iconic celebrate the return of the migratory birds of prey or turtles in Terengganu. better known as raptors on their journey back to their Tourism Terengganu breeding grounds in the northern hemisphere. T: 609 623 1553 Malaysia Nature Society (MNS) W: http://tourismterengganu.gov.my/ T: 603 2287 9422 W: www.mns.my Selangor Food Mega Festival 2020 1 Mar Taman Negara Bird Count 2020 Shah Alam, Selangor 13 - 15 Mar Kampung Kuala Tahan, Jerantut, Pahang A programme that aims to promote the state as the traditional food paradise of Asia, drawing foodies An annual event, this enables both data collection the world over for a gastronomic feast of Selangor’s and helps to create public awareness on the culinary scene, shaped by the state’s many importance of eco-tourism and sustainability. cultures. Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Pahang Office Tourism Selangor T: 609 517 1111 T: 603 5511 1122 W: www.motac.gov.my A Batik-ful Day at CM! 14 Mar Pesta Angin Timur 2020 (Perlis East Wind Festival) Central Market, Kuala Lumpur 6 - 8 Mar Kompleks Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN), Kangar, A day of tribute to our very own signature fabric Perlis is set to be a colourful and unforgettable one. Malaysian Batik takes centerstage at Central The Perlis East Wind Festival gets its name from the Market with Batik-painting activities along with Batik winter-to-summer cycle brought by the wind from the product promotions; from home décor to fashion east to the state of Perlis. Against the backdrop of the accessories and Batik art. Get inspired by this village, the programme implemented in the plains has traditional form of art and let your creative juices flow! been able to bring out the unique way of life of the Central Market Management peasant community in the northern Peninsula. T: 603 2031 0399 / 5399 / 7399 National Department for Culture and Arts (JKKN) Perlis / W: www.centralmarket.com.my Perlis State Government T: 604 979 3600 / 3604 Sultan Ismail Bridge Carnival W: www.jkkn.gov.my 20 Mar Muar, Johor This yearly event is celebrated twice a year with lots of exciting activities such as a Sports Contest, Drawing & Colouring Contest, PowerBoat F3000 Contest, Kayaking and many more. Muar Municipal Council T: 606 954 1076 W: www.mpmuar.gov.my 4 Kelantan Arts & Culture Festival 2020 Pesta Kalimaran 22 - 23 Mar 31 Mar Dataran Stadium Sultan Muhammad IV, Murut Cultural Centre, Tenom, Sabah Kota Bharu, Kelantan Pesta Kalimaran is an annual cultural celebration of The programme aims to bring together and promote the Murut community. This festival celebrates the the uniqueness and authenticity of Kelantan’s culture unique arts and culture of the Murut community, the to the public and tourists. third largest ethnic group in Sabah. Kelantan Tourist Information Centre Sabah Cultural Board T: 609 748 5534 T: 6088 258 762 W: www.kelantan.gov.my W: www.sabah.gov.my Penang Arts Week Malaysia Fabulous Food Hunt VM2020 24 - 31 Mar Mar - Nov Penang Around Malaysia Known as an arts hub and a city with bustling Malaysia Fabulous Food Hunt (MFFH) 2020 is an arts affairs, Penang is beyond graffiti and street extension of the food explorace programme of Kuala art. Happening for the very first time, the Penang Lumpur Fabulous Food Hunt. MFFH will be organised in International Arts Week brings together a showcase of five different zones (North, Central, South, East Coast works by local and international artists. and East Malaysia) and the final competition will be Penang Exco Office For Tourism Development, Arts, organised in Kuala Lumpur. Top Winners for each zone will Culture And Heritage (PETACH) be competing in the “Best of the Best” category. T: 604 650 5133 Red Adventure Sdn Bhd W: https://petach.gov.my T: 603 2770 5355 W: www.redadventure.com.my Pesta Dikir Barat Negeri Kelantan (Kelantan Dikir Barat Festival) Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 27 - 29 Mar Mar Sultan Muhammad IV Stadium, Kota Bharu, Kelantan Precinct 2, Putrajaya Dikir Barat is the signature event of Kelantan.