New Year's Day Celebration
1 January 2009 Until 1 January 2009
Usher in the New Year, with celebrations around the country!

Venue:
ALL
Phone: 1-300-88-5050 (within Malaysia)
Email: enquiries@tourism.gov.my



Monsoon Mayhem Johor 2009
3 January 2009 Until 4 January 2009
Great challenges await participants in this surfing competition that sees involvement from countries as far as the United States (Hawaii), England, Chile, Oman, Thailand (Phuket), Singapore, Philippines and Japan. A total of more than 70 contestants are expected to portray their surfing abilities against the might of waves for this event this year. Other highlights during the occasion will include thrilling band performances.

Venue:
Johor
Phone: 6017 749 8332
Email: info@bfikt.com
Website: www.bfikt.com Organiser:
Bigfoot Industries



Royal Langkawi International Regatta
4 January 2009 Until 10 January 2009
Gear up for lots of thrill and excitement! The Royal Langkawi International Regatta has participants coming from various countries across the Asia Pacific region. Watch the action as 50 yachts compete on the high seas.

Venue:
Langkawi
Phone: 604 966 4078
Fax: 604 966 5078
Email: office@langkawiregatta.com
Website: www.langkawiyacht.com Organiser:
Royal Langkawi Yacht Club (RLYC)



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


Chinese New Year
26 January 2009 Until 27 January 2009
Chinese New Year is a time for celebration and merrymaking. Family reunion feasts and open houses are a common feature and children receive ‘ang pows’ or little red money packets from the elders. Don’t miss the exciting lion and dragon dance performances at shopping malls and homes.

Venue:
ALL
Phone: 603 2612 7600
Fax: 603 2693 5114
Email: info@heritage.gov.my
Website: www.heritage.gov.my Organiser:
Ministry of Information, Communication and Culture



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