Press RELEASE MALAYSIA’S TOURISM HIGHLIGHTS MAY 2013 – PUTRAJAYA, 27 March 2013: Some of Malaysia’s most colourful festivals will be taking place in May to welcome local and international tourists to immerse in truly unique and memorable experiences. Here are some of the highlights in May 2013: MALAYSIA WATER FESTIVAL LANGKAWI 2013 This is the final stop of Malaysia Water Festival series! The annual water festival in Langkawi has always been one of the most anticipated events. It will be celebrated along with dance, music and food. More than 30 exciting activities from slippery pole challenge to underwater treasure hunt await visitors! Organiser: Ministry of Tourism, Malaysia Date: 3 5 May 2013 – Venue: Pantai Chenang, Langkawi, Kedah Contact: +6 03 8891 7000 SABAH FEST 2013 A CULTURAL EXTRAVAGANZA – This annual cultural extravaganza in Sabah is back! Sabah Fest 2013 is a cultural event that presents a wonderful blend of traditions and natural heritage in Sabah through a grand presentation of song, dance, and drama. Through this event, visitors will get to unravel the history and tales of different ethnics in the mystical land of Borneo. Let’s join the celebration of Sabah’s Natural Charms! Organiser: Tourism Board Date: 3 5 May 2013 – Venue: Auditorium, Department of Culture and Arts Sabah (JKKNS), Sabah Contact: +6 088 232 121 Website:
Press RELEASE MALAYSIA’S TOURISM HIGHLIGHTS – MAY 2013 PUTRAJAYA, 27 March 2013: Some of Malaysia’s most colourful festivals will be taking place in May to welcome local and international tourists to immerse in truly unique and memorable experiences. Here are some of the highlights in May 2013: MALAYSIA WATER FESTIVAL LANGKAWI 2013 This is the final stop of Malaysia Water Festival series! The annual water festival in Langkawi has always been one of the most anticipated events. It will be celebrated along with dance, music and food. More than 30 exciting activities from slippery pole challenge to underwater treasure hunt await visitors! Organiser: Ministry of Tourism, Malaysia Date: 3 – 5 May 2013 Venue: Pantai Chenang, Langkawi, Kedah Contact: +6 03 8891 7000 SABAH FEST 2013 – A CULTURAL EXTRAVAGANZA This annual cultural extravaganza in Sabah is back! Sabah Fest 2013 is a cultural event that presents a wonderful blend of traditions and natural heritage in Sabah through a grand presentation of song, dance, and drama. Through this event, visitors will get to unravel the history and tales of different ethnics in the mystical land of Borneo. Let’s join the celebration of Sabah’s Natural Charms! Organiser: Tourism Board Date: 3 – 5 May 2013 Venue: Auditorium, Department of Culture and Arts Sabah (JKKNS), Sabah Contact: +6 088 232 121 Website:
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