 | | Rolex
IGFA International Games Fishing Tournament
Date:
1 - 6 May 2007
Venue: Labuan
- Pulau Layang-Layang (Tel: 087-408744/ 019-8896739)
This
prestigious deep sea fishing tournament in the Asian region is part of the Rolex
/ IGFA Offshore Championship qualifying round also offers the biggest prize money
in the region. The winning team will qualify to participate in the finals of the
Rolex / IGFA Offshore Championship held either in Mexico or Hawaii. (Website:
www.labuantourism.com.my)
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 | | Labuan
International Extreme Kayak Challenge
Date: 4- 5 May 2007 Venue:
Labuan (Tel:
087-408744/422622)
A
kayak race designed for the highly skilled kayaker. The race will be in a double
format covering a distance of 84 km across the Brunei Bay. Participants are provided
with special ocean going kayaks by the organisers. Winners can take home more
than RM20,000 in cash prizes and trophies. (Website: www.labuantourism.com.my)
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 | | Cross
Channel Swimming Challenge
Date: 5 May 2007 Venue:
Labuan - Pulau Papan - Labuan (Tel: 087-408744/ 019-8222188)
The swim spans
5.4 km of open sea towards Pulau Papan and back to Labuan. Local and international
swimmers vie to break past year's speed records and set new times in the domestic
and open categories. Prizes are worth more than RM20,000 in cash and trophies.
(Website:
www.labuantourism.com.my) | |
 | | Labuan
International Boat Race
Date: 5 - 6 May 2007 Venue:
Labuan International Sea Sports Complex (Tel: 087-408744)
A test of mental
and physical strength of local and visiting oarsman from the BIMP-EAGA region
to compete for cash prizes and trophies worth more than RM20,000. Supporters of
various participating teams can also take part in a unique "Canoe tug-of-war"
where the strongest team will take home some attractive prizes. (Website:
www.labuantourism.com.my)
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 | | Johor
Bahru International Orchid Show
Date:
25 May - 3 June 2007 Venue: Johor Bahru, Johor (Tel: 607-2241432)
Be
amazed as the streets are transformed into a showcase of orchids! Various species
of orchid, from all parts of the world, are displayed in a delightful profusion
of colours. Visitors can also marvel at the breathtaking local varieties grown
in Johor, one of the leading producer of orchids in the country. | |
 | | Tadau
Kaamatan
Date: 26 May 2007 Venue: Sabah (Tel: 6088-212121)
Join this celebration by the largest ethnic group in Sabah, comprising the Kadazan
Dusun and Murut communities. Held annually to give thanks for a bountiful harvest
of rice, this eventculminates at the state level in the district of Penampang.
Here, visitors can witness and experience the Kadazan Dusun culture at its grandest
scale. Join the locals as they sing, dance, feast and play traditional games!
This is also the time the Harvest Queen (or Unduk Ngadau) is selected.(Website:
www.sabahtourism.com ) | |
 | | Sabah
International Fishing Tournament 2007
Date: 10 - 13 May 2007
Venue: Sabah Angler’s Association
(Tel: 6013-8586626/+6019-8818015)
Sabah waters have one of the best sites for the challenge and excitement of
game fishing. The tournament not only promotes the sport, but also hopes to encourage
preservation, conservation and protection of rich marine resources from exploitation.
(Website: www.sabahtourism.com) | |
 | | Miri
International Jazz Festival 2007
Date: 11 - 12 May 2007 Venue:
The Pavilion, Parkcity Everly Hotel, Miri Sarawak
(Tel: 6 085-434181) The
aims to be the leading tourism-driven music festival in the region. By assembling
regionally and internationally recognized, jazz musicians, the musical event aims
to draw visitors to Miri and the Northern Region of Sarawak for a fun-filled and
entertaining experience and at the same time showcasing Miri as a city of cosmopolitanism
and relaxing lifestyle. (Website: www.sabahtourism.com) | |
 |  | World
Harvest Festival 2007
Date: 26 - 27 May 2007 Venue: Sarawak
Cultural Village, Santubong (Tel: 6082-846411)
Gawai Festival is the celebration
of the end of the harvesting season and the start of new farming season. Nowadays,
the Dayak community of Sarawak celebrates Gawai in their villages and urban homes
with open invitation, sharing the finest of their hospitality with other communities. | |
