Melaka Light Up Celebrations
10 January 2009 Until 22 February 2009
During this celebration, the city will be bathed in luminous lights from colourful lanterns and archways along Jonker Walk. Guests will be captivated by the great showcase of cultural performances.

Venue:
Melaka
Phone: 606 284 8282
Fax: 606 282 8929
Email: mns@mns.org.my Organiser:
Jonker Walk Association



Happy Shaolin Legend
27 January 2009 Until 2 February 2009
Shaolin Kung-Fu is undeniably one of the most well-known martial arts in the world. Its popularity has survived tumultuous history, sprawling several legendary tales that firmly etched their marks on Chinese civilization. 'Happy Shaolin Legend', will be staged at Arena of Stars, Genting Highlands. The show is not just an ordinary martial art performance; but a professionally choreographed theatrical performance which will be appreciated by all levels of the society.


Venue:
Arena or Stars, Genting Highlands
Pahang
Phone: 603-2718 1118/ 6012-233 3099/ 6012-399 3109
Fax: 603-2116 5837
Email: enquiry@j-link.com.my
Website: www.genting.com.my


Carnival & Le Village 'Le Tour De Langkawi Malaysia 2009'
7 February 2009 Until 9 February 2009
A side event held in conjunction with 'Le Tour De Langkawi'. Held in the first leg of the tournament, Putrajaya. Gear up for the greatest event ever!

Venue:
Dataran Putrajaya
Putrajaya
Phone: 603-2262 6336
Fax: 603-2262 7668
Website: www.ltdl.com.my Organiser:
Ministry of Youth & Sports, Malaysia



Thaipusam
8 February 2009 Until 8 February 2009
A truly spectacular event, Thaipusam is an annual Hindu festival where devotees perform various rituals and carry ‘kavadis’ or ornate frames as acts of devotion and penance. The main venue is the world-renowned Batu Caves temple, set within a limestone cave. A massive crowd made up of locals and foreigners will make Thaipusam an extraordinary spectacle. Celebrations are also held in other states such as Penang and Johor.

Venue:
Batu Caves, Selayang
Selangor
Phone: 603 6189 6284
Fax: 603 6187 2404
Email: batu_caves@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.journeymalaysia.com/MCUL_thaipusam.htm Organiser:
Persatuan Hindu Batu Caves, Selayang



Le Tour de Langkawi 2009
9 February 2009 Until 15 February 2009
Known as the greatest cycling event out of Europe, Le Tour de Langkawi features world’s top cyclists to compete against each other. Starting from the island, the race will encompass challenging routes along Peninsular Malaysia’s west coast, before it ends at Dataran Merdeka in the capital city.

Venue:
ALL
Phone: 603 8996 0871/2
Fax: 603 8996 0859
Email: ltdl2008@tdl.com.my
Website: www.ltdl.com.my Organiser:
Ministry of Sports & Youth, Malaysia



14th Pasir Gudang International Kite Festival
16 February 2009 Until 22 February 2009
The windy season is back at Bukit Layang-Layang in Pasir Gudang for this exciting international event that sees competitive participations from England, Germany, United States, Ghana, Cape Town, Japan, China and ASEAN countries.

Venue:
Johor
Phone: 607 251 3720 / 21 / 22
Fax: 607 251 5260
Website: http://www.kitefestpasirgudang.com Organiser:
Johor State Government/Johor Tourism Action Council/Johor Corporation/Johor Kite Flyers Association/Pasir Gudang Local Authority


Zoom! KK City Tourism Treasure Hunt 2009
21 February 2009 Until 22 February 2009
An annual event held in conjunction with the Kota Kinabalu City Day Celebration. Treasure hunters search the City high and low while getting to know places of interest in Kota Kinabalu and beyond. Everyone is welcome to join the hunt with attractive prizes to be won.

Venue:
Kota Kinabalu
Sabah
Phone: 6088-521800 (DBKK) / 6088-211732 (Tourism Malaysia) Organiser:
Kota Kinabalu City Hall, Sabah & Tourism Malaysia Sabah



World Heritage & Tourism Conference
23 February 2009 Until 24 February 2009
Discover more on conservation and heritage at one of the most prominent World Heritage Sites, Melaka!

Venue:
Melaka
Phone: +606-251 9960
Fax: +606 251 9961
Email: WHC2009@worldheritageconference.com
Website: www.worldheritageconference.com Organiser:
Akademi Pelancongan Melaka


ZOOM! Malaysia Travel Fair 2009
27 February 2009 Until 1 March 2009
Come to Zoom! Malaysia Travel fair and check out the cool travel deals at Dataran Car Park, Queensbay Mall, Penang on 27th February until 1st March 2009 from 10.00 am till 10.00 pm. Many activities such as coloring contest, tourism quizzes, lucky draw and more will be held during this travel fair.

Venue:
Dataran Car Park, Queensbay Mall Penang
Penang Organiser:
Tourism Malaysia




Langkawi Ironman Triathlon 2009
28 February 2009 Until 28 February 2009
Touted to be one of the world’s most renowned extreme sport events, the Langkawi Ironman Triathlon will witness more than 900 participants testing their mental and physical strength to the limit. Participants will have to compete in a gruelling 3.8 km swim, 180.3 km cycling race and 42.2 km marathon.

Venue:
Langkawi
Kedah
Phone: 603 2692 3171/3050
Fax: 603 2692 9031
Email: srsgroup@tm.net.my
Website: www.ironmanlangkawi.com.my