Events in Malaysia for August 2013
Malaysia as August is an important month for the country as the National Day (Merdeka Day) falls
on the 31st of this month. Besides this special event, the month is also filled
with other interesting programmes from art to sports. Some of the major tourism
highlights in August include;
after an exciting month of art exhibitions in July. More events are scheduled
this entire month of August, with art exhibitions, seminars and unique displays
in art galleries around the country.
The event acts as a platform for art enthusiasts from artists to gallery owners
to forge business alliances, as well as to share their ideas and information
about the new contemporary art of Malaysia.
Organiser: Ministry of Tourism & Culture, Malaysia
Date: 1 July – September 2013
Venue: Throughout Malaysia
Contact: +6 03 8891 751
Hari Raya Aidilfirti 2013
Hari Raya Aidilfitri marks the end of the Ramadan month (fasting season) and
every year this festive occasion is celebrated in a grand scale in Malaysia.
The highlight of this joyous occasion is the open house where the Muslims will
invite their friends from various ethnics and cultures to their house to join
in the merrymaking and enjoy traditional Malay favourites such as ketupat,
rendang and satay!
Date: 8 – 9 August 2013
Venue: Nationwide
who perished on three separate torturous 240-km marches from Sandakan to Ranau,
known today as the infamous Death March.
Every year, visitors will travel to the Sandakan Memorial Park, which was once
the site of the Prisoners of War Camp, to commemorate these brave souls with a
memorial service in their honour, ‘Lest we forget’.
Organiser: Sandakan Municipal Council
Date: 15 August 2013
Venue: Sandakan Memorial Park, Sandakan,
Sabah
Contact: +6 089 273 753
Website: www.sabahtourism.com
visitors a great selection of exciting tour packages and fares that suit their
travel needs.
Besides that, visitors and consumers will also be able to find many attractive
bargains and great discounts for various tourism-related products. It’s time to
make plans for your holiday. Come, compare, and purchase!
Organiser: MATTA Melaka Chapter & Melaka Tourism
Promotion Division
Date: 23 – 25 August 2013
Venue: Melaka International Trade Centre
(MITC), Melaka
Contact: +6 06 286 9668/ +6 016 630 6971 (Cik Hanitah)
Merdeka Millenium Endurance
Race 2013
The biggest motorsports endurance race in Asia, the Merdeka Millenium Endurance
Race (MMER) 2013, will be back for the 14th edition.
Each team will have three drivers who will race for at least 70 minutes before
being allowed to switch. Young motorsports enthusiasts will have a new way and
new place to celebrate Malaysia’s Independence Day.
Organiser: Sepang International Circuit (SIC)
Date: 29 – 31 August 2013
Venue: Sepang International Circuit (SIC),
Selangor
Contact: +6 03 8778 2200
Website: www.sepangcircuit.com.my
celebrated on 31 August every year to commemorate the independence of the
Federation of Malaya from British colonial rule in 1957.
Traditionally, a grand and colourful parade will be held in the morning at the
Merdeka Square in Kuala Lumpur for everyone to attend and celebrate this
important occasion together. Similar parades will also be held in every state
simultaneously. This year’s celebration marks the 56th anniversary of
Malaysia’s independence.
Date: 31 August 2013
Venue: Nationwide / Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur
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