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April 2007
Discovery Today
 National Water Festival
6 April 2007 Until 6 May 2007
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100ml limit for liquids, aerosols and gels in hand luggage
SEPANG: Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) in airline passengers’ hand luggage will soon be limited to 100ml per item for all international flights departing from Malaysia.
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 Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort - Langkawi

Promotion for 3 Days 2 Nights Package.
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North Borneo Railways
North Borneo Railways (Steam Train Tour) will not be operating for the whole year due to track repairs. Exact completion date to be advised towrads year end of 2007.

 

Lankayan Island Dive Resort
Lankayan Island, 30 minutes boat ride north of Sandakan, is closed for maintainance & renovation till Feb 2007. They will re-open on 1st March 2007.

 

Japamala Resort
Construction work is undergoing and should be completed before 2008. This is because the resort is expanding from 11 units to 25 units. A new spa center with massage treatment as well.

 

Pelangi Beach Resort
A new ballroom that can accommodate 400 paxs will be completed in June 2007.

 

Mahkota Hotel Melaka
Superior rooms will be upgraded on 19 Mar'07 and is expected to be completed by mid May 2007. The upgrading program is confine within 2nd floor of the hotel block only and will not affect the operations of the hotel lobby, F & B and accommodation in other Apartment blocks.

Hyatt Regency Kuantan
The hotel will introduce " The Shop " to facilitate a Recreation Room, with 2 pool tables and dart board for the guest enjoyment. The work will start from 1st March till 7th March 2007. The Shop is located on lower lobby next to swimming pool 1. Work will take place from 9am to 5pm and noise is expected from hammering and hacking.

 Sabah Adventure Challenge 2007
Date:
6 - 8 April 2007 Venue: Sabah, Borneo (Tel: +6088-26770/ 5419845)
This race remains as Malaysia’s oldest established adventure race and South East Asia’s longest running multi-day expedition adventure race. Teams of two will navigate, mountain bike, trail run, hike and kayak of an estimated distance of 200km over three days in the lush Crocker Range of Borneo.
 Pesta Kalimaran 2007
Date:
14 - 15 April 2007 Venue: Sabah, Cultural Board (Tel: +6088-268812/268884)
Join the folks of Tenom in this 2-day event showcasing the rich culture of the Murut people, one of Sabah’s unique indigenous groups as they put up colourful and fascinating cultural performances, handicraft demonstrations and sale booths plus many other exciting activities.
 

14th Regatta Lepa Semporna – Water Festival
Date: 14 - 15 April 2007 Venue: Sabah, Cultural Board (Tel: +6088-268812/ 268884)
Semporna comes to life with the Bajau seafarers’ unique festival of Regatta Lepa where a competition of the most beautiful traditional sailboats is held. Watch out also for other out of the ordinary tele-matches like the boat tug-of-war, kayak race and boat racing. The town of Semporna is also home to fresh seafood and gateway to some of the world’s best dive sites.

 Anzac Day
Date: 25 April 2007 Venue: Sabah, Sandakan Municipal Council (Tel: +6089-275400/ 229751)
An annual event to commemorate the Australian and New Zealand Army servicemen who fought in the World War II in Sabah. Many retired servicemen and family members from Australia and New Zealand make a pilgrimage to Sabah during this time of the year to remember the fallen and the locals who risked their lives to help others.
 Disney On Ice Finding Nemo
Date: 7 - 13 April 2007 Venue: Stadium Putra Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur (Tel: +603-74933010)
Dive into an underwater adventure! Disney On Ice presents the award winning Disney/Pixar's 'Findng Nemo' live in Kuala Lumpur, where father and son go on a comical escapade to reunite. This award-winning film takes to the ice in a breathtaking three dimensional display colour, laughter and ocean size fun. A not to be missed event fot he entire family.
 Petronas Malaysian F1 Grand Prix
Date:
6 - 8 April 2007 Venue: Kuala Lumpur (Tel: +603-87782222)
Catch the blazing action at one of the most high-tech tracks in the world. With its extreme hot and wet conditions, the Sepang International Circuit tests the skills of the world's finest drivers to the limit! With a spectacular grandstand and panoramic views of the entire circuit, this furious fast-paced event is truly an experience not to be missed.
 Street Performance Carnival
Date: 7 - 15 April 2007 Venue: Pasar Seni (Central Market) Kuala Lumpur (Tel: +603-2031 0399)
Watch theatre , music, martial arts, dance and acrobatics on the streets around Central Market. Learn how to beat the drum or learn 'silat', the Malay martial art.
 Malay Archipelago Drums Festival & Historic City Celebrations
Date: 11 April 2007 Until 16 April 2007 Venue: Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC), Ayer Keroh, Melaka (Tel: +606-232 6411/ 231 8200)
Enjoy the mesmerising beat of drums and traditional musical instruments, performed by 24 cultural troupes from Malaysia and other countries in the Malay Archipelago.
 Kenyir International Mountain Bike Challenge 2007
Date: 26 - 29 April 2007 Venue: Mountain Bike Track,Pengkalan Gawi, Kenyir Lake
terengganu (Tel: +609-822 3100)
Watch the thrill as 250 local and international cyclist blaze trails in two events, Cross Country and Down Hill. Jointly organised with the Malaysian National Cycling Federation, this event is accredited by International Cycling Union (UCI). Cash prizes and medals await winners.
 International Pahang River Rafting Expedition
Date: 29 April - 6 May 2007 Venue: Lipis / Pekan Pahang (Tel: 609-517 1623 / 516 1005)
In this competition, contestants are required to use bamboo rafts to traverse a distance of 360km along the Pahang River. Stretching for 8 days and 7 nights, participants enjoy a nightly stopover at various villages in Pahang's hinterland , where they are welcomed with traditional ceremonies, cuisine and culture shows.

Malaysia-International Fashion Week
Date:
1 - 30 April 2007 Venue: Kuala Lumpur
Website: www.m-ifw.com

  
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