Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival

Date : 5 July - 1 September 2008
Venue: ALL
Phone: 603 2698 1033
Fax: 603 2691 6122
Email: enquiry@mymegasale.com.my
Organiser: Shopping Malaysia Secretariat

Grab the opportunity to enjoy astounding discounts and special offers during Malaysia’s biggest annual sale carnival! There’s value for money for everyone out there at the countless shopping malls and stores nationwide.

Super GT International Series Malaysia

Date : 20 - 22 June 2008
Venue:Sepang, Selangor
Phone: 603 8778 2222 for ticketing enquiries / +603 8778 2200 for general enquiries
Fax: 603 8778 2227
Email: ticket@malaysiangp.com.my
Website: www.malaysiangp.com.my
Organiser: Sepang International Circuit Sdn. Bhd.

The high profile and most popular racing series in Japan is brought to the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. The Japan GT, an adrenalin rush competition which will draw racing enthusiasts worldwide to Malaysia. Don't misst out on the event!

Kaamatan Festival 2008

Date : 30 - 31 May 2008
Organiser : Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA)
Contact Person : Dr. Benedict Topin
Telephone : +6088 713696
Fax : +6088 713350
Email Contact : bovis@asia.com

A celebration by the largest ethnic group in Sabah - the Kadazandusun and Murut communities. Held annually to give thanks for a bountiful harvest of rice, this event culminates at the state level in the district of Penampang. Here, visitors can witness and experience the Kadazandusun culture at it’s grandest scale. Join the local folks sing, dance, feast and play traditional games! This is also the time the Harvest Queen (or Unduk Ngadau) is selected.

National Level Orchid & Flower Carnival 2008

Date : May 30 - Jun 8, 2008
Venue : Ipoh City Hall Boulevard, Perak
Organiser : MBI/MTPNPK/Ipoh Orchid Association
Phone : +605 5063642
Fax : +605 5063642
Website : http://www.ipohorchid.com

The Ipoh Orchid Society was formed in 1996 with the aim of promoting orchid growing as a hobby and to promote eco-tourism. Besides organizing monthly shows, the society has organized several national shows and also the annually held Ipoh International Orchid Festival which started in 2001. Ipoh is the home of some of Malaysia's most respected orchid growers, whom have won a number of prizes at the International Shows.

Crafts Exotica

Date : 02 - 27 May 2008
Venue : Sabah Museum
Organiser : Sabah Museum
Contact Person : Datuk Joseph Pounis Guntavid
Telephone : +6088 253199
Fax : +6088 240230
Email Contact : Muzium.Sabah@sabah.gov.my

This yearly event intends to ensure the sustainability of Sabah''s local traditional arts and cultural endeavours. With a population of more than 30 different ethnic groups, Sabah has a wide variety of arts and cultural handicrafts produced in the various districts. In the month of May, the Sabah Museum will be holding crafts and arts demonstrations and clinics at the Sabah Museum Heritage Village.

Sri Aman Local Food & Culture Carnival

Date : May 24 - 25 2008
Venue : Batang Lupar, Sri Aman, Sarawak
Organiser : Resident Officer Sri Aman
Contact :En Zaidi Sarkawi
Phone : +6083-322011 / +6013-5785130
Fax : +6083-323366 / 320568

KL Wedding Expo 2008

Date : 22 - 25 May 2008
Venue:Halls 1,2&3 Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur
Phone: +603 2297 0800
Fax: +603 2297 0988
Email: alvin@catchacorp.com
Organiser:Diversified Hub Sdn Bhd

The 10th Spring/Summer Malaysia Home Show 2008

Date : 22 - 25 May 2008
Venue:Halls 1,2&3 Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur
Phone: +603 2297 0800
Fax: +603 2297 0988
Email: alvin@catchacorp.com
Organiser:Diversified Hub Sdn Bhd

Visit the 10th edition of the Spring/Summer Malaysia Home Show and find great home investments! Look out for the four deco-themed sections: Singapore& HK home furnishings pavilion, kitchen & bathroom world, Lounge in Style and Great Locations & Hot Investment Properties.

Borneo Cultural Festival

Date : 27 June - 5 July 2008
Venue:Sibu, Sarawak
Phone: +60 (0)82 423600
Fax: +60 (0)82 416700
Email: stb@sarawaktourism.com
Website: www.sarawaktourism.com

Experience the unique cultural contributions of the various ethnic groups from around the region, as they converge in Sibu for a weeklong celebration of song and dance at the Sibu Town Square.Besides the local overwhelming response, this festival also attracted tourists mainly from China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, as well as other nearby countries.

Kelantan International Kite Festival 2008

Date : 24 May - 27 May 2008
Venue:Tumpat, Kelantan
Phone: 609 743 2457
Fax: 609 743 2457
Email: kta71@streamyx.com
Organiser:Kelantan Tourism Association/Ministry of Tourism Malaysia

The international event sees participation from countries such as Germany, United States, Britain, France, Australia, Netherlands, Japan, China, Thailand, Singapore and Brunei. There are 11 types of kites (locally known as Wau), to be competed in three competition categories of local, national and international levels. The festival will also feature expo and sales carnival, fishing competition, cultural performances, water sports and many others.

16th World Congress on Information Technology

Date : May 18 - 22 2008

Venue : Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur

Phone : +603 5125 9288

Email : info@wcit2008.org

Website : www.wcit2008.org

WCIT is the flagship event of the World Information Technology and Services Alliance (WITSA), a consortium of 73 international ICT organizations whose members comprise more than 90% of the global IT market.

WCIT 2008 is tipped to be the starting point of many successful collaborations between nations and organizations, made possible only by a congress of such significance.

Miri International Jazz Festival 2008

Date : 9 - 10 May 2008
Venue:Miri, Sarawak
Phone: 6085 434 181
Fax: 6085 434 179
Email: info@mirijazzfestival.com
Website: www.mirijazzfestival.com
Organiser:Secretariat of Miri Jazz Festival

The two day event will showcase great international jazz performances in the intimacy of the Pavilion, set against the backdrop of tropical seaside & distant calls of the mighty rainforest. Be there to experience it.

Malaysia International Dive Expo 2008

Date : 4 - 6 July 2008
Venue:Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 603 7980 9902
Fax: 603 7980 4902
Email: asiaeven@streamyx.com
Website: http://www.mide.com.my/content.cfm
Organiser:AsiaEvents Exsic Sdn Bhd

Malaysia has been recognised as one of the top ten diving destinations in the world. Thus, MIDE2008 becomes a platform to educate the public on preservation and conservation of corals and marine life. This is to ensure natural sea resources are protected from extinction.

Super GT International Series Malaysia

Date : 20 June - 22 June 2008
Venue:Sepang, Selangor
Phone: 603 8778 2222 for ticketing enquiries / +603 8778 2200 for general enquiries
Fax: 603 8778 2227
Email: ticket@malaysiangp.com.my
Website: www.malaysiangp.com.my
Organiser:Sepang International Circuit Sdn. Bhd

The high profile and most popular racing series in Japan is brought to the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. The Japan GT, an adrenalin rush competition which will draw racing enthusiasts worldwide to Malaysia. Don't misst out on the event!

Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS)

Date : 11 May 2008 - 17 May 2008
Venue:Matrade Exhibition and Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 603-6203 4433
Fax: 603-6203 4422
Email: enquiry@halal.org.my
Website: http://www.halal.com.my/intro.asp
Organiser:Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE),Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI)

Respected as a modern, peaceful and prosperous Islamic country especially among OIC member countries, Malaysia has the added advantage of championing the halal cause. Malaysia’s central position in Asia makes it an ideal trading platform to draw the world’s halal players in facilitating the sourcing and selling of global quality halal products through THE MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL HALAL SHOWCASE (MIHAS).

This trade fair was pioneered in 2004 and congregates the largest annual gathering of halal industry players and entrepreneurs in the effort to ease the sourcing and selling of global quality halal consumables, products and services. It embraces the halal concept in all its dimensions from pharmaceuticals and herbal products, cosmetics and health care to Islamic investment, banking and takaful.

As an international trade fair focused on halal, MIHAS attracts a following of loyal visitors and exhibitors. MIHAS 2007 saw the active participation of 514 exhibitors from 26 countries and attracted a total of 36,792 visitors from 64 countries. Over 55% of these visitors are trade buyers and the who’s who in the food and beverage industry from the ASEAN countries.

Every year, MIHAS hosts over 400 buyers and matches them with participants of MIHAS from Malaysia. Last year, this programme resulted in immediate sales of over RM200 million with over RM400 million under negotiation.

Today, MIHAS is the premier event that is not limited to the ASEAN region alone but is also supported internationally by the enthusiastic participation of International Pavilions from countries across the globe. This has equipped MIHAS with the extra edge to break through barriers to enter young developing markets committed to serve the needs of the halal consumer and to reach a quality-conscious generation seeking quality halal food products.

MIHAS serves as the best entry point for the world market to penetrate the global Muslim market or embark into the ASEAN market. MIHAS is hosted by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), and organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).