Wesak Day
1 May 2007 Until 1 May 2007
On this day, Buddhists observe the birth, enlightenment and death of Lord Buddha. Religious offerings and rituals such as 'bathing of the Buddha', chanting of holy scriptures, lighting of joss sticks and ordination of monks usually take place in Buddhist temples. Come nightfall, there will be grand processions in cities such as Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Seremban, Melaka and Georgetown.
Venue:
Throughout Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 603-26937111
Fax: 603-26941146
Email: info@motour.gov.my
Website: www.motour.gov.my



National Water Festival - Labuan International Sea Challenge
1 May 2007 Until 6 May 2007
The Labuan International Sea Challenge welcomes participants from around the world to join in an amazing week of:
(i) Rolex IGFA International Game Fishing Tournament
The prestigious deep sea fishing tournament is part of the qualifying circuit of the Rolex/IGFA Offshore Championship. It is the region's most challenging and the only extended long range deep sea fishing tournament.
(ii) Cross Channel Swimming Challenge
The swim spans 5.4km of open sea towards Pulau Papan and back to Labuan. Local and international swimmers view to break fast year's speed records and set new times in the domestic and open categories.
(iii) Labuan International Extreme Kayak Challenge Not one for the faint hearted, this race is one of the longest and toughest in Malaysia. Comprising of the individual and double categories, the race will be in a double format covering a distance of 84km across the Brunei Bay, starting from Labuan to Sopitang and back.
(iv) Round Island Kayak Challenge
The kayak race designed for the highly skilled enthusiast. The course is 50km long and runs along the perimeter shoreline of Labuan Island.
Venue:
Labuan
Phone: 6087-408471/422622
Fax: 6087-419622
Email: mtpl@labuantourism.com.my
Website: www.labuantourism.com.my



Johor International Orchid Show
25 May 2007 Until 27 May 2007
A floral heaven for orchid lovers! View thousands of orchids and hybrids in all kinds of settings. The festival will showcase various exotic types of orchids from around the world.
Venue:
Johor
Phone: 607-2241432
Fax: 607-2237554
Email: mtpnjohor@motour.gov.my



World Harvest Festival 2007 & Gawai Dayak Sarawak
26 May 2007 Until 2 June 2007
Experience the annual rice harvesting festival, celebrated by the Ibans, Orang Ulu and Bidayuh of Sarawak. This fun-filled festivals showcase the cultures of the main ethnic group in Borneo such as the Dayaks, Malays, Melanaus and Chinese, in kaleidoscope of colourful performance. Cultural troupes from around the region are also invited to participate in the festival.
Venue:
Sarawak
Phone: +6082-423 600
Fax: +6082-416 700
Email: stb@sarawaktourism.com
Website: www.sarawaktourism.com



Colours of Malaysia
26 May 2007
For a fascinating glimpse of Malaysian culture, nothing beats the Colours of Malaysia celebration. This enthralling event showcases the best of Malaysian culture, craft and cuisine over an entire month. Delight in the colourful parades, dance and musical performances; savour the array of mouth-watering local delicacies at food festivals and visit the exquisite cultural exhibitions held nationwide.
Venue:
Kuala Lumpur
Wilayah Persekutuan
Phone: 603-26158188
Fax: 603-26935884
Email: enquiries@tourism.gov.my
Website: www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my



Tadau Kaamtan
30 May 2007 Until 31 May 2007
A celebration by the largest ethnic group in Sabah, comprising the Kadazan Dusun 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 Kadazan Dusun culture at its grandest scale. Join the locals as they sing, dance, feast and play traditional games! This is also the time the Harvest Queen (or Unduk Ngadau) is selected.
Venue:
Sabah
Phone: 6088-212121
Fax: 6088-212075
Email: info@sabahtourism.com
Website: www.sabahtourism.com