Kuala Lumpur Grand Prix City Festival 2009
28 February 2009 Until 5 April 2009
The KLGP City Festival is an annual hallmark festival for the city, showcasing KL life style and held in conjunction with the Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix. It promises more spectacular events than ever before that will be held at various locations around KL.

Venue:
around Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 03-2617 6000
Fax: 03-2698 3819
Website: http://www.kualalumpur.gov.my/klgp2009.html



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: info@motour.gov.my
Website: www.motour.gov.my Organiser:
Ministry of Tourism, Malaysia



Colours of Malaysia 2009
21 March 2009 Until 31 December 2009
This year’s celebration, shall take us on a colourful journey throughout this extraordinarily diverse country. Malaysia's premier cultural extravaganza is back to dazzle and entertain locals and visitors alike. Colours of Malaysia is a cornucopia of spectacular traditional performances, colourful parades as well as exquisite arts and crafts. Plenty of activities have been prepared for this year’s Colours of Malaysia throughout the country that shall portray the image of ‘Malaysia Truly Asia’.

Venue:
Nationwide
ALL
Phone: 603 2693 7111
Fax: 603 2694 1146
Email: info@motour.gov.my
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: info@johortourism.com.my
Website: www.motour.gov.my Organiser:
Johor Tourism Action Council



Petronas Malaysian F1 Grand Prix 2009
3 April 2009 Until 5 April 2009
Catch the 11th 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: info@tourismlangkawi.gov.my 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: zachary@sabahtourism.com
Website: www.sabahtourism.com Organiser:
District Office of Semporna / Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn. Bhd.



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: mtpnterengganu@motour.gov.my
Website: www.motour.gov.my