Need some places to go to this special Merdeka month?
Check out these cool events and get into the Merdeka
spirit!
Malaysia
International Fireworks Competition
25 – 30 August
2007
Putrajaya International Convention Centre & Seri
Gemilang Bridge, Putrajaya
Nightly from 7:00pm
Be amazed as the night sky is lit up with impressive
firework displays. The magnificent view across the lake
overlooked by the grand Seri Gemilang Bridge will be
the main focus for the stunning pyrotechnics. Firework
experts from Australia, Japan, Italy and Malaysia will
be competing for the first-ever Merdeka trophy.
Visit site at www.globalcomm.com.my
or call 603 7710 2611.
Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival
Till 2 September 2007
At all participating shopping complexes nationwide
Enjoy smashing discounts and special offers in Malaysia’s
biggest annual sales carnival!
For more details call 603
2698 1033.
Merdeka 50 – A Celebration of Malaysian
Art Exhibition
2 August – 16 September
2007
Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, Jalan Lembah Perdana
10am to 6pm
In commemoration of Malaysia’s 50th year of independence,
67 artists have participated in this exhibition, sharing
their experiences of independence and to show the diversity
that has always been the true spirit of Malaysia.
For more info call 603
2274 2020 or visit http://art4merdeka.com/portal/
Malaysia Food Festival 2007
10 – 26 August
2007
Spice Route at KLCC, Tutti Fruity at 1 Utama and Rice
Festival at Sunway Pyramid
The Malaysia Food Festival 2007 is set to make its
debut this year with three mega highlights in Klang
Valley’s most popular shopping malls - Spice Route
at KLCC, Tutti Fruity at 1 Utama and Rice Festival at
Sunway Pyramid, as part of Visit Malaysia Year 2007
celebrations.
This August, join all food aficionados on a deliciously
different culinary experience as MFF presents an exciting
lineup of activities featuring a yummy feast of local
and international cuisine alongside food-themed contests
and culinary demonstrations. The festival also brings
you irresistible dining privileges at over 100 Food
& Beverage establishments.
For more info call 603
7660 3766 or visit their official site
at http://mfoodfestival.com/
Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race 2007
25 August 2007
Sepang International Circuit
The eighth edition of the prestigious 12-hour Merdeka
Millennium Endurance Race (MME), will be held at Sepang
Circuit on August 25, and is expected to draw another
full grid of 77 cars and 231 drivers. Nothing like this
anywhere else in the world, so make your stop at Sepang
this Merdeka!
Call the track office at 603
8778 2240 or visit http://www.malaysiangp.com.my/
for more information.
50 Years of Nationhood – Merdeka Month
Celebration
31 August 2007
Putrajaya and throughout Malaysia
A host of activities will be held in each state including
parades, exhibitions of Malaysia’s history and
fireworks displays, culminating in a grand parade attended
by The King and Queen of Malaysia, the Prime Minister,
Dignitaries and the public. A free open-air concert
will held on the eve of Merdeka, before you say those
3 amazing words, “Merdeka!, Merdeka!, Merdeka!”
Head for:
Aug 30 – Ambang Merdeka Celebration
Venue: Sultan Abdul Samad Building,
Merdeka Square
Aug 31 – Merdeka Day Parade
Venue: Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur
Aug 31 – Tea Party
Venue: Istana Negara, Kuala Lumpur
Aug 31 – Merdeka Celebrations
Venue: Merdeka Stadium, Kuala Lumpur
To know more on other states, visit www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my
or email enquiries@tourism.gov.my
or call 603 2615 8188.
