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  Rainforest World Music Festival
August 7 - 9, 2015
The Rainforest World Music Festival is a unique event that brings renowned musicians from around the world together with indigenous musicians from the interiors of Borneo. Now in its 17th edition, the event showcases Sarawak's conservation efforts in preserving its rainforests through world music. It attracts tourists from countries such as Australia, US, UK, Singapore, India, Netherlands, Italy, Ireland, Canada, Norway, France and Japan.


Venue
Sarawak Cultural Village, Kuching, Sarawak
Phone
+603 -7727 7291

boat   George Town Festival
August 1 - 31, 2015
George Town Festival is a month-long celebration of the arts, taking place 1-31 August throughout the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, Penang. Showcasing an impressive array of local, regional and international acts, George Town Festival 2014 has a packed programme of over 90 dance, drama, art, music, and fashion events, and much more!


Venue

Esplanade, Penang
Phone
+604-650 513

boat   Sabah International Folklore Festival
August 8 - 16, 2015
Catch Enjoy a bit of culture in Sabah as dance troupes from around the world gather as cultural ambassadors for the annual Sabbah International Folklore Festival!

The event aims to promote culture tourism and provide a platform for participating countries to share their unique cultures through folk song and dance performances. Watch and be entertained by this east meets west musical extravaganza!

Venue

National Department for Culture and Arts, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

boat   Independence Day (Hari Merdeka)
August 31, 2015
Hari Merdeka (Independence Day) commemorates the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British colonial rule in 1957. It is celebrated on August 31 each year.


Venue

Nationwide


  1Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival
June 27 - August 31, 2015
The 1Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival makes up one of the three major shopping events in the country, transforming Malaysia into a festive shopping paradise for more than two months. Retail outlets, malls and shops selling a variety of products ranging from luxurious goods to electronics and souvenirs offer great discounts and bargains during this special time.


Venue

Throughout Malaysia


  UNESCO World Heritage Exhibition
October 18, 2014 - December 31, 2015
The UNESCO World Heritage Exhibition is being held at the Sultan Abdul Samad Building in Kuala Lumpur. This exhibition features the 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Malaysia, namely the cities of Melaka and George Town, the Archaeological Heritage of Lembah Lenggong, Gunung Mulu National Park and Kinabalu Park. The exhibition is packed with many interesting exhibits and information about each site.


Venue

Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Kuala Lumpur