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Malaysia’s October Highlights
LOS ANGELES – Visitors traveling to Malaysia during the month of October will be presented with a series of events comprising of food, sports, and culture. Below are some of the highlights:
Malaysia International Gourmet Festival (MIGF) 2014
Get ready to enjoy a delectable feast as the Malaysia International Gourmet Festival (MIGF) is back for the 14th year! For the month of October top Malaysian chefs will unleash their creativity in the Festival Menus. Each year chefs compete against one another to create the most original and innovative menu. All types of food are represented including Sri Lankan, Malay fine dining, Cantonese, Thai, Chinese, Western, Japanese, Asian fusion, French , Italian, and more.
Date: October 1-‐31, 2014
Venue: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Website: www.migf.com
2013 Shell Advance Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix
It is Malaysia’s turn again to host the 2014 Shell Advance Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix. This premier motorcycle racing event is held at the Sepang International Circuit—one of the most challenging circuits in the world.
Date: October 24-‐26, 2014
Venue: Sepang International Circuit
Website: www.sepangcircuit.com.my
28th Mt. Kinabalu International Climbathon 2014
The Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon-‐Adventure Series covers a challenging 23km route, taking participants up the Summit Trail to Laying-‐Layang (2.072m above sea level), before descending to Mesilou and heading on the finish line at Kundasang Town. The race offers spellbinding vistas of Kinabalu Park's tropical and sub‐tropical mountain forests, summit peaks and river valleys.
Date: October 19 – 20, 2013
Venue: Kundasang, Ranau, Sabah
Website: www.climbathon.my
Rhythm Of Kinabalu (ROK) 2013
In conjunction with the Climbathon race in Kundasang, a musical performance event – Rhythms of Kinabalu (ROK) 2013 will be held to showcase local music ensembles such as bamboo, gong, angklung and gambus. Get into the rhythmic groove and be serenaded by the mellifluous voices of Malaysia’s contemporary entertainers, from internationally known artistes to new acts. Date: October 20, 2013 Venue: Kinabalu Park, Kundasang, Sabah Website: www.sabahtourism.com
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Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board or Tourism Malaysia is an agency under the Ministry of Tourism & Culture, Malaysia. Tourism Malaysia's objective is to promote Malaysia as an outstanding tourist destination and aims to showcase Malaysia's unique wonders, attractions and cultures. In 2014, Malaysia will celebrate its fourth Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) with the theme “Celebrating 1Malaysia Truly Asia.” The VMY 2014 promotional campaign has started this year with a series of year-‐long special events and activities leading to VMY 2014.
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