Bountiful Happenings in Malaysia!

It has to be said that Kuala Lumpur is an exciting place to be. Visitors and tourists will have endless opportunities to enjoy nature-based adventures, enriching cultural experiences or fabulous shopping sprees. And while you’re here you might as well partake in some of the scintillating events around KL and around Malaysia. For more information, visit www.tourism.gov.my

A list Of Events 2010:

National Public Holidays 2010

New Year's Day
Friday, 1 January 2010

Chinese New Year
Sunday, 14 February 2010 &
Monday, 15 February 2010

Maulidur Rasul (Birthday of Prophet Muhammad S.A.W)
Friday, 26 February 2010

Labour Day
Saturday, 1 May 2010

Wesak Day
Friday, 28 May 2010

Birthday Celebration of SPB Yang di Pertuan Agong (King's Birthday)
Saturday, 5 June 2010

National Day
Tuesday, 31 August 2010

Eid Al-Fitr (Hari Raya Puasa)
Friday, 10 September – Saturday, 11 September 2010

Malaysia Day
Thursday, 16 September 2010

Deepavali
Friday, 5 November 2010

Eid Al-Adha (Hari Raya Qurban)
Wednesday, 17 November 2010

Maal Hijrah (Awal Muharram) 1431 Hijrah
Tuesday, 7 December 2010

Christmas
Saturday, 25 December 2010

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Events in Malaysia 2010
*Dates are accurate at press time. Changes may occur.

2010 Formula 1 Malaysian Grand Prix
Friday, 2 April 2010 - Sunday, 4 April 2010

A partnership between the Malaysian Government and a consortium of Malaysian entrepreneurs, 1Malaysia F1 Team returns the Lotus name as a constructor to Formula One for the first time since 1994. The team will initially be based at the RTN facility in Norfolk, UK, some 10 miles from the Lotus Cars factory. A 50,000 square foot fully equipped facility, RTN was built by Toyota for its initial Formula One programme and then used by Bentley for its successful Le Mans programme.
The team’s future design, R&D, manufacturing and technical centre will be purpose built at Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit.
Team Principal Tony Fernandes is the founder and CEO of the Malaysian-based Tune Group, owner of the Air Asia airline.

Monsoon Cup Terengganu
Thursday, 2 December 2010 – Sunday, 5 December 2010

A prestigious sailing competition, the Monsoon Cup Terengganu is dubbed as the ‘Formula One of Sailing’. Locals and foreign tourists will find a range of interesting programmes held to coincide with the competition, including displays of Terengganu’s splendid arts and heritage.

Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta
November 2010 (date is to be confirmed)
Website: www.rmsir.com
The Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta will see racing and cruising yachts from around the region at this unique sailing event which progresses from Port Klang to Pangkor Island, Penang and Langkawi.

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