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Merdeka Fun Run Penang In conjunction with the 53rd National Day, a Merdeka Fun Run will be held near Komtar, Penang on Aug 30, 2010. This 5km run will also has lucky draws with fireworks display at midnight. Registration is open at Prangin Mall, Bay Avenue and Setia Urus office on Komtar's fourth floor.
All travelers take note that Matta Fair SEPT 2010 will be held at Putra World Trade Centre which is located just opposite The Mall from Sept 3 to Sept 5, 2010. The fair starts from 10.00 am and ends at 9.00 pm. This travel fair offers many travel packages to domestic and international destinations. Visitors who purchase travel packages stand a chance to win a prizes here. Further information can be obtained by calling Tel: +6 03 9287 6881.
In conjunction with the 53rd National Day, Resorts World in Genting Highlands have organised a variety of events and attractions on Aug 30, 2010. The Ambang Merdeka 2010 will be held at Merdeka Square of Genting Outdoor Theme Park from 7pm onwards. The Genting Skyway cable car will also be extended to 1am on this night. Call +603 6101 1118 for more information.
Concurrent with the Matta Fair in Kuala Lumpur is the Matta Fair Perak to be held from Sept 3 to Sept 5, 2010. The Perak Fair will be held from 10am to 10pm daily at Leong Wan Chin Hall at SMJK Perempuan Perak on Jalan Tuanku Bainun (formerly Jalan Kampar). If you are in Perak, head for this fair and enjoy competitive tour packages.
The Malaysia Airlines-MITM Travel Fair 2010 will be on from 13 Aug to 15 Aug 2010 from 10am to 9pm at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre. More than 40 travel agents will be participating. This is a good time to book your travel plan.
The great discount event, Malaysia Mega Sale 2010 is back. Visit the major shopping malls throughout the country from 24 July 2010 to 16 Sept 2010 and get the discounted prices that are on offer.
Visit Putrajaya Flower and Garden Festival from July 10-18 in Precinct 2. This annual event features a garden exhibition with creative designs from varous agencies. Floral arrangement and photography competitions are among the activities held during this time. It will be open from 9am to 10pm from Monday to Thursday and from 9am to midnight from Friday to Sunday. Admission is free.
The Rainforest World Music Festival 2010 will be held from 9-11(Friday to Sunday) July 2010. The venue is at Sarawak Cultural Village, Santubong. It is a unique festival that brings together renowned world musicians from all continents and indigenous musicians from the interiors of Borneo. There will be informative workshops, ethno-musical lectures, jamming sessions and mini concerts, followed by evening performances on the main stage.
The Kuala Lumpur Festival 2010 is now on from 1-31 July 2010. For detailed events, download here.
PC FAIR(II) 2010 PC Fair(II) 2010 is back. The fair location in Kuala Lumpur is in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre near Suria KLCC and will be held from Aug 6-8, 2010. You can expect a varieties of computer related goods sold with good discounts here. Other venues held nationwide are: 2-4 July 2010 (11:00am to 9:00pm) Dewan Masyarakat, Tawau, Sabah 9-11 July 2010 (11:00am to 9:00pm) Persada Johor, Johor Bahru, Johor 15-17 July 2010 (11:00am to 9:00pm) KB Mall, Kota Bharu, Kelantan 16-18 July 2010 (11:00am to 9:00pm) Batu Pahat Mall, Batu Pahat, Johor 30 July - 1 Aug 2010 (11:00am to 9:00pm) Penang International Sports Arena (PISA), Penang 6-8 Aug 2010 (11:00am to 9:00pm) Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur
27-29 Aug 2010 (11:00am - 9:00pm) Stadium Indera Mulia, Ipoh, Perak
All budget travelers take note that the Bandar Utama-LCCT bus service has been launched on 1 June 2010. There will be 16 different times for the route from 3.30 am to 7.45 pm Tickets can be puchased onboard the bus or AirAsia flights.
The AirAsia Free Seats to various destinations is back. Hurry and book your travel plan for next year. Booking period is from 18 May to 23 May 2010 for travel period from 3 Jan to 8 May 2011 . Maybe difficult to book as the traffic will be heavy during this time. Keep trying...
This year's Colours of 1Malaysia will be held at Dataran Merdeka on 22 May 2010. See the traditional performances and colourful parades which will include Homestay, Food & Fruits Fiesta, Mega Sale and Shopping Paradise, Golden Beaches and Eco-Tourism. The pre-show will be from 5pm to 7pm and the street parade will be on from 8pm onwards.
The mega book fair Read Malaysia 2010 will be held at Malaysia International Exhibition Convention Centre (MIECC) at Mines Resort City near Mines Shopping Fair from 4 June to 13 June 2010.
Visit the MDTF Fair at Putra World Trade Center which is located just opposite The Mall from 15 May to 17 May 2010. Enjoy great discounts for your travel within Malaysia. The opening hours: Friday: 9:30am to 9:00pm Join the Ipoh Starwalk 2010 to be held at Stadium Indera Mulia on June 6, 2010 at 7:00am. Prizes to be won include: 6 X 3D/2N vouchers worth RM 1,200 each to stay at Swiss-Garden Golf Resort & Spa Damai Laut in Lumut, Perak. Registration for the event will be open from 9am to 5pm weekdays, except public holidays at The Star's Ipoh at 39, Jalan Hussein. Contact +6 05 253 0402 for more information. Entry form can also be downloaded here. Closing date of entries is on May 17, 2010.
The Terengganu Government will be hosting the World Gamelan Festival at the Terengganu State Museum from July 23 to July 26, 2010. Groups from Japan, Europe, Indonesia and Malaysia will be here to showcase the traditional Indonesian ensembly typically including many tuned percussion instruments.
The Puduraya Bus Terminal has been closed for 4 months effective 12 April 2010 for upgrading and renovation works. All North and South bound travellers will have to take the buses from Bukit Jalil Complex Parking Lot F (near Bukit Jalil Hockey Stadium), a temporary site. For those who need to travel from Puduraya to Bukit Jalil, RapidKL is providing the service at RM2. Taxi services to Genting Highlands will continue to operate from Puduraya terminal. East bound travellers can board the buses at Hentian Putra. Further information can be obtained by calling +603 2078 6018 or +6 03 2078 7017.
Malaysia Flora Photo Contest 2010 is now on until 31 May 2010. Take your camera, do your best shot and win prizes. See more details here.
PC Fair 2010 is now on at different venues throughout Malaysia. The fair location in Kuala Lumpur is in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre near Suria KLCC and will be held from April 16-18, 2010. You can expect a varieties of computer related goods sold with good discounts here. Other venues held nationwide are: 8-10 April 2010 (11:00am to 9:00pm) KB Mall, Kota Bharu, Kelantan 9-11 April 2010 (11:00am to 9:00pm) Penang International Sports Arena (PISA), Penang 16-18 April 2010 (11:00am to 9:00pm) Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur 30 APRIL-2 MAY 2010 (11:00am - 9:00pm) Stadium Indera Mulia, Ipoh, Perak 7-9 MAY 2010 (11:00am - 9:00pm) Dewan Merdeka, Seri Manjung, Perak
2010 Malaysia Travel News All travelers take note that Matta Fair 2010 will be held at Putra World Trade Centre which is located just opposite The Mall from March 12 to March 15, 2010. The fair starts from 10.00 am and ends at 9.00 pm. This travel fair offers many travel packages to domestic and international destinations. The admission fee is RM3. Visitors who purchase travel packages stand a chance to win a prizes here. Further information can be obtained by calling Tel: +6 03 9287 6881.
2010 Malaysia Travel News Local students aged 13 and above can not get the KTMB 50% discount card for long-distance travel from all KTMB stations. All secondary school students, students of public and private higher-learning institutions, part-time or distance learning students can apply for the cards. However, students of teacher training, nursing, police and armed forces colleges and health institutes will have to pay RM30 annually for the card. The card is only valid for second and economy-class train travel and can be obtained from KL Sentral and other KTMB offices.
Call Tel: +6 03 2279 8852 for more information.
2010 Malaysia Travel News All photographers take note that a Chinese New Year photography contest focusing on Petaling Street will be on now until April 1, 2010. The first, second and third-prized winners will receive RM2,000, RM1,000 and RM500 respectively. There are also 10 consolation prizes to be won. Call Tel: +6 03-2141 1517 for more information on the photography contest.
2010 Malaysia Travel News The second edition of the annual Putrajaya International Balloon Fiesta will be held in Putrajaya from March 18-21, 2010. This four days event will be held at Precint 2 with the theme 1 World, 1 Malaysia, 1 Fiesta. Hot air balloons will be lifted off at the Millenium Monument car park at Precinct 2 to a height of 10,000 feet. Public can take a ride on the balloons twice a day, from 8am to 11am and 6pm to 9pm. Other activities for the public include helicopter rides, water ball and sphere rides, colouring competition, photography competition, auto show and petting zoo. Remote control planes and helicopters, professional kite flying and aeroplane models will also be featured here. For more information, contact the secretariat at +6 03 7981 8769 or +6 03 7981 8712.
2010 Malaysia Travel News This year's cycling event will be held from 1st March - 7th March 2010 and will go through seven states of Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Johor, Malaka, Negeri Sembilan, Selangor. It will also go through two Federal Territories i.e. Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur. For further information, contact Tel: +603 8996 4598
2010 Malaysia Travel News If you are into bird watching, join the fun organized by Malaysian Nature Society at Tanjung Tuan in Melaka from 13th - 14th March 2010. See the migratory birds, walk and see the mangrove as well as getting a good view of the marine sanctuary from Tanjung Tuan Forest Reserve. Remember to bring your binoculars, camera, water and cap as it can be hot and humid during in the afternoon. For further infomation, contact Tel: +6 03-22871176
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