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Malaysia Events

 

KEDAH:

 

*TEMASYA OGHANG KEDAH
(Kedah Folk Festival)
@Dataran Sungai Korok, Jitra
June 12 thru June 14
10:00am until 10:00pm
Kedah’s art & culture shared through
various stage performances and activities.
Need more info? 604 731 5960

 

KUALA LUMPUR:

 

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LABUAN (Borneo):

 

*LABUAN INTERNATIONAL SEA CHALLENGE
@Labuan International Sea Sports Complex
June 26 thru June 28
Labuan Round Island Kayak Challenge, Cross Channel
Swimming Challenge, Fishing Tournament and more!
Need more info? +6087 408 740/741

 

PAHANG:

 

*Fraser’s Hill International Bird Race
@Fraser’s Hill, Raub
June 20 & June 21
Race has 3 categories; Advance, Novice & Student.
Participants record the total number of bird species
found in Fraser’s Hill within 24 hours.
Highest number of species found announced wins!
Need more info? +609 568 1623

 

*Cherating Tenggara Wind Challenge 2020
@Pantai Cherating, Kuantan
June 26 thru June 28
Cherating Beach, known as a surfer’s paradise,
harnesses the wind this time of year.
Activities will be kite boarding, kite buggy,
and stand up paddle board competitions.
Details pending…
Need more info? +609 517 1111

 

PENANG:

 

*GEORGE TOWN FESTIVAL 2020
July 11 thru 26, 2020
Need more info?
Email: [email protected]
Or check their website for updates:
www.georgetownfestival.com

 

PERLIS:

*PERLIS MTB CHALLENGE
(10Th Anniversary)
@Komplks Basaikal Lasak Bukit Air
SATURDAY February 27
7:00am until 12:00pm
Need more info? 012-306 0911


 

 

PERAK:

 

*PERAK TRIATHLON 2020
@Marina Island, Lumut
SUNDAY June 21
Details pending…
Need more info? 017-899 2656

 

SABAH (Borneo):

 

*BORNEO MARATHON
@Kinabalu Running Club
SUNDAY June 21
This charity run embraces a scenic course
overlooking the islands of the South China Sea
and the sun rising behind Mount Kinabalu.
Need more info?
+603 2031 0399 / 5399 / 7399

 

SARAWAK (Borneo):

 

*RAINFOREST WORLD MUSIC FEST 2020
@Sarawak Cultural Village, Kuching
July 10-12
Need more info? www.rwmf.net
Can read more about RWMF HERE

 

*BORNEO JAZZ FESTIVAL 2020
@Miri , Sarawak
July 17 thru July 19
One of the longest running Jazz festivals in the region.
Collaborating with local communities to showcase Borneo
through traditional food and indigenous arts & crafts.
Need more info?
[email protected]

 

*15th BARIO FOOD FESTIVAL
in Bario, Miri, Sarawak
July 30 thru August 1
‘The Bario Food Festival (Pesta Nukenen) is a
traditional Kelabit food & cultural festival .’
Details pending…

 

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