Yamtuan Antah Challenge 2014
The excitement is all shown on the face of the winner (Photo By:kembaranegara.com) The Yamtuan Antah Challenge (YTAC) is a “climbathon” event that will be held at the Gunung Datuk Forest Reserve. This is certainly a toilsome challenge for the participants to pass through the 3 mountains which are Datok, Gagak and Rembau. In 2013,…
Langkawi Ironman Triathlon 2014
The Eagle Square, the ending point of the Ironman Triathlon (Photo By: ap.ironman.com) Ironman Triathlon is being described as the most endearing challenge to test the participants’ physical endurance. Ironman Triathlon with its reputation as the pinnacle of the sport consists of a swim (3.8km), cycle (180km) and run (42.2km). Early this year, The World…
Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix 2014
The racing scene of past event in Sepang Circuit The Formula 1 (F1) Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix this year will certainly bring the expectation of the F1 spectators to a higher level. With new blood and racing regulations, any unpredictable situations could be happening during the race and might reflect a surprising race result. The…
National Craft Fair 2014
The exterior of the Kuala Lumpur Craft Complex (Photo By:commons.wikimedia.org) The National Craft Fair 2014 creates a great platform for the local craft entrepreneurs to showcase their creative artworks that incorporate the unique tradition and aesthetics of Malaysia. As the artworks are handmade by themselves, these have distanced them from the factory product and be…
Bendang Eastern Winds Festival 2014
The largest “sambal belacan” pounding activity in Perlis has made it into the Malaysian Book of Records in 2011 (Photo By: ptss.edu.my) The Bendang Eastern Winds Festival will bring the village that is being kept out of the public eye to come alive. With the paddy fields interspersed in the village, the VIPs and visitors…
Kedah Bike Week 2014
The row of “Super Bikes” during the previous Bike Week event (Photo By: xnuripilot.blogspot.com) The enthusiastic bikers would not want to miss this opportunity to join the Kedah Bike Week in Keriang Hills Resort. There is an approximate 2,000 super bikers from the South East Asia countries like Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam would form a fleet…
Chingay Parade 2014
The crowd during the past Chingay Parade in Johor (Photo By: ppunlimited.blogspot.com) The word “Chingay” is derived from the Hokkien dialect which means “the art of costume and masquerade”. The Chingay Parade is a religious celebration of the Chinese deities’ birthday. Recent year, this traditional Chinese New Year parade has grown into a massive procession with…
Mah Meri Ancestral Day Festival 2014
A traditional wooden face mask performance (the “Main Jo-oh” dance) during the Festival (Photo By: english.eastday.com) Mah Meri is one of the 18 sub-ethnics among the aborigines (Orang Asli) in Malaysia. Every February, they will be celebrating the Ancestral Day (Ari Moyang) to express their gratitude via prayers to the spirits for blessing the villagers; especially to a female…
Welcome To The Jungle 2014
The Welcome To The Jungle exhibition at the Yokohama Museum of Art (Photo By: straitstimes.com) Welcome to the Jungle is not an invitation for jungle trekking. It is a joint effort of the Balai Seni Visual Negara (BVSN) and the Singapore Art Museum (SAM) in presenting the contemporary art collection in South East Asia. The artworks that…
World Kite Festival 2014
The beautiful kites in different forms fly across the sky during the festival (Photo by: single-in-kl-travels.blogspot.com) The World Kite Festival is an annual event in Pasir Gudang, Johor organized by the Pasir Gudang Municipal Council. Every year, there are participants from more than 30 countries flaunting their painstaking masterpiece. Worry not that you will get bored…
Chinese New Year Open House 2014
Lion dance performance during Chinese New Year. (Photo by: dalje.com) The Chinese New Year Open House is organized to reunite the people from different social circles to celebrate this merrymaking festival. It is set off by the cultural performances such as Lion Dance and other activities like distribution of mandarin oranges and ‘ang pow’ (red…
Transformers Expo in Genting Highlands 2014
Great news for the Transformers fan, now you can get close with your favorite characters in Genting Highlands! Known to be one of the largest expos of its kind in South East Asia, the organizer promises a fun and exciting Transformers event with state-of-the-art technologies and interactive exciting activities to the fans and visitors. With…
Malaysia Events and Festival Celebrations 2014
In collaboration with “Visit Malaysia Year 2014” campaign organized by the Malaysia Tourism and Culture department, there are more than a dozen of events initiated to celebrate with this greatest tourism celebration. Here is a list of all events and festival celebrations in 2014, browse the event details from the links provided and be sure…
Asian Circuit Wave Surfing 2014
Surfing is an exciting water sport and it is not easy to participate in any of the surfing event in Malaysia. Surfing in Malaysia is limited by season, as soon as you are at the right place and right timing, grab the chance to join this exciting water sport. Event: Asian Circuit Wave Surfing 2014 Venue:…
Creative Industry Bazaar 2014
The Cultural Crafts Industry Bazaar held in KL City Hall Theatre of Kuala Lumpur is a programme offering chances for craftsmen and artisans to promote and display their works for public sales. The bazaar will be happens on second week of each month. Event: Creative Industry Bazaar 2014 Venue: KL City Hall Theatre, Kuala Lumpur Date:…