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April 2003

• Birthday of His Royal Highness The Sultan of Kelantan
  31 March - 7 April 2003
  Venue: Kota Bharu, Kelantan
  Organiser: Kelantan State Government
  Telephone: 09-748 5534
  Fax: 09-748 6652
  The Official birthday of His Royal Highness the Sultan of Kelantan, is celebrated by people of Kelantan from all walks of life. The highlight of the day is an investiture ceremony at the Istana or State Palace, when the Sultan confers awards on citizens who have rendered distinguished or meritorious service to the nation. Other activities include traditional entertainment, cultural events and exhibitions.
  
   

• Dikir Barat Championship Competition
  31 March - 5 April 2003
  Venue: Kota Bharu, Kelantan
  Organiser: Kelantan State Government
  Telephone: 09-748 5534
  Fax: 09-748 6652
  
   

• Kelantan Flora Fest
  3 - 10 April 2003
  Venue: Orchid Park, Tanjung Anis, Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan
  Organiser: Kelantan State Government
  Telephone: 09-748 5534
  Fax: 09-748 6652
  
   

• Bagan Lalang Festival
  5 April 2003
  Venue: Bagan Lalang, Sepang, Selangor
  Telephone: 03-8706 1016
  Fax: 03-8706 1731
  
   

• International Merbok Singing Competition
  5 April 2003
  Venue: Pasir Pekan, Tumpat, Kelantan
  Organiser: Kelantan State Government
  Telephone: 09-748 5534
  Fax: 09-748 6652
  
   

• Selayang Half Marathon
  6 April 2003
  Venue: Selayang, Selangor
  Organiser: Selayang Municipal Council
  Telephone: 03-6137 8707
  Fax: 03-6138 8933
  
   

• Sarawak Junior World Masters Golf Championship 2003
  7 - 11 April 2003
  Venue: Damai Golf & Country Club, Sarawak
  Organiser: Sarawak Junior Golf Foundation & Academy Malaysia / Ministry of Social Development & Urbanisation, Sarawak
  Telephone: 082-446 359
  Fax: 082-446 360
  
   

• Birthday of His Royal Highness The Sultan of Johor
  8 April 2003
  Venue: Johor Bahru, Johor
  Organiser: Johor State Government
  Telephone: 07-224 1957
  Fax: 07-223 4416
  The official birthday of His Royal Highness the Sultan of Johor is celebrated by people of Johor is celebrated by people of Johor from all walks of life. The highlight of the day is an investiture ceremony at the Istana Negeri or State Palace, when the Sultan confers awards on citizens who have rendered distinguished or meritorious service to the nation. Other activities include traditional entertainment, cultural events and exhibitions.
  
   

• Shah Alam Orchid Festival
  8 - 14 April 2003
  Venue: Shah Alam, Selangor
  Organiser: Tourism Selangor Sdn. Bhd.
  Telephone: 03-5513 2000
  Fax: 03-5513 6268
  
   

• Johor Food & Hotel 2003
  10 - 13 April 2003
  Venue: Eden Garden Hotel Johor Bahru, Johor
  Organiser: IMS International
  Telephone: 03-5638 7527
  Fax: 03-5631 1602
  
   

• Songkran Festival
  10 - 13 April 2003
  Venue: Pengkalan Hulu, Kedah
  Organiser: Songkran Fest Welcoming Committee
  Telephone: 04-477 9984
  Fax: 04-477 8458
  
   

• Johor International Air Carnival 2003
  12 - 13 April 2003
  Venue: Senai Airport, Johor Bahru, Johor
  Organiser: Johor State Government / Malaysia Airport Berhad / Johor Aviation Club
  Telephone: 07-224 9960
  Fax: 07-223 7554
  
   

• Malacca International Tourism Fair
  12 - 16 April 2003
  Venue: Malacca International Trade Centre, Malacca
  Organiser: Malacca Tourism Promotion Unit
  Telephone: 06-230 5614
  Fax: 06-231 7208
  
   

• Malaysia Water Festival
  12 April - 10 May 2003
  Venue: Throughout Malaysia
  Organiser: Ministry of Culture, Arts & Tourism
  Telephone: 03-2693 7111
  Fax: 03-2693 4789
  Although this festival officially takes off with a splash in Lumut, Perak, visitors will have the opportunity to experience thrilling kayak, canoe and jet ski races that add to the excitement and fun of water based activities throughout Malaysia. Visitors can take part in 'catch the duck' and 'log walking' competitions with great prizes up for grabs! More leisure-minded guests could just, lie back and enjoy long white, sandy beaches, while diving and snorkelling enthusiats explore natures bounty in crystal clear waters. Cultural activities, concerts and boat parades add a touch of gaiety to this already fun filled month!
  
   

• Official Launching Ceremony Water Festival Month
  12 April 2003
  Venue: Lumut Perak
  Organiser: Perak State Government / Ministry of Culture, Arts & Tourism
  Telephone: 03-2693 7111
  Fax: 03-2693 4789
  
   

• Pahang Water Festival Month
  12 April - 11 May 2003
  Venue: Marine Park, Tioman, Pahang
  Organiser: Tioman Development Board
  Telephone: 09-514 1206
  Fax: 09-513 7235
  
   

• Nusantara Drum VI Concert
  13 April 2003
  Venue: Ayer Keroh Historical Square, Melaka
  Organiser: Malacca Historical City Council
  Telephone: 06-230 5614
  Fax: 06-231 7208
  
   

• Regatta Lepa Semporna
  13 April 2003
  Venue: Semporna, Sabah
  Organiser: Sri Pelancongan Sabah
  Telephone: 088-232 121
  Fax: 088-265 540
  
   

• Selangor Fishing Circuit 2003
  13 April 2003
  Venue: City Lake Park, Kelana Jaya, Selangor
  Organiser: Social Development, Culture, Arts & Tourism Division, Petaling Jaya Municipal Council
  Contact Person: Encik Noor Azman S.Ali
  Telephone: 03-7956 0203
  Fax: 03-7956 9549
  
   

• Songkran Festival
  13 April 2003
  Venue: Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram, Penang
  Organiser: Penang Culture & Arts Office
  Telephone: 04-281 7791
  Fax: 04-281 7781
  
   

• 14th.Anniversary Celebration of Malacca's Historical City Declaration
  14 April 2003
  Venue: Ayer Keroh Historical Square, Melaka
  Organiser: Malacca Historical City Council
  Telephone: 06-230 5614
  Fax: 06-231 7208
  This is annual event to commemorate the Declaration of Malacca as the Historic City of Malaysia which falls on 15th April. The grand launch of this celebration is followed by a parade of brightly lighted and colourful floats. Accompanying the floats is a colourful procession consisting of cultural troupes representing the various communities in Malaysia, decorated trishaws and bullock carts and music bands.
  
   

• Cycleton in conjunction with Malacca's Historic City declaration
  15 April 2003
  Venue: Bandar Hilir, Malacca
  Organiser: Malacca Cyclist Association
  Telephone: 06-283 0150
  Fax: 06-283 6786
  
   

• International Convention of Twin Cities
  16 - 17 April 2003
  Venue: Malacca International Trade Centre, Malacca
  Organiser: Malacca Historical City Council
  Telephone: 06-230 5614
  Fax: 06-231 7208
  
   

• Kedah Water Fest 2003
  18 - 19 April 2003
  Venue: Darul Aman Lake Park, Jitra, Kedah
  Organiser: Kedah State Government
  Telephone: 04-730 1957
  Fax: 04-733 0908
  
   

• Sabah Adventure Challenge 2003
  18 - 20 April 2003
  Venue: Tanjung Manis, Sabah
  Organiser: Peaks Events Management
  Telephone: 088-255 073
  Fax: 088-244 203
  E-mail: marvanr@hotmail.com
  
   

• Birthday of His Royal Highness The Sultan of Perak
  19 April 2003
  Venue: Kuala Kangsar, Perak
  Organiser: Perak State Government
  Telephone: 05-253 2800
  Fax: 05-241 8173
  The official of His Royal Highness the Sultan of Perak is celebrated by people of Perak from all walks of life. The highlight of the day is an investure ceremony at the Istana Negeri or State Palace, when the Sultan confers awards on citizens who have rendered distinguished or meritorious service to the nation. Other activities include traditional entertainment, cultural events and exhibitions.
  
   

• Kellie's Castle Inter School Chess
  19 April 2003
  Venue: Kellie's Castle, Batu Gajah, Perak
  Organiser: Kinta Barat District Council & Trans Clarity Resort Sdn Bhd
  Telephone: 05-366 8198
  Fax: 05-366 8198
  
   

• Selangor Water Festival
  19 April 2003
  Venue: Morib Beach, Banting, Selangor
  Organiser: Kuala Langat District Council
  Telephone: 03-3187 2825
  Fax: 03-3178 9304
  
   

• Terengganu Water Festival
  19 April 2003
  Venue: Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
  Organiser: Terengganu State Government
  Telephone: 09-623 1957
  
   

• Underwater Treasure Hunt
  19 - 20 April 2003
  Venue: Labuan International Sea Sports Complex, Labuan
  Organiser: Labuan Tourism Action Council (MTPL) / Borneo Divers
  Telephone: 087-417 862
  Fax: 087-417 861
  
   

• Adat Perpatih Festival
  25 - 27 April 2003
  Venue: Seri Menanti Royal Museum, Negeri Sembilan
  Organiser: State Museum Board
  Telephone: 06-763 1149
  Fax: 06-761 5355
  
   

• Sg.Kerian (Perak) Water Festival
  25 - 27 April 2003
  Venue: Kerian, Perak
  Organiser: Perak State Government
  Telephone: 05-253 2800
  Fax: 05-241 8173
  
   

• Sultan Iskandar Trophy Shooting Competition 2003
  25 - 27 April 2003
  Venue: Lapang Sasar Lading REM, Kota Tinggi, Johor
  Organiser: Johor Clay Target Shooting Association
  Telephone: 07-861 1611 / 019-773 1942
  Fax: 07-863 1519
  
   

• 2nd.International Beauty Showcase 2003 (IBS 2003)
  26 - 29 April 2003
  Venue: MINES, Seri Kembangan, Selangor
  Organiser: Mines Exhibition Management Sdn Bhd & Citi Expo Management (Singapore)
  Telephone: 03-8945 2055
  Fax: 03-8945 2155
  
   

• Penang Water Festival
  26 April 2003
  Venue: Nibong Tebal, Penang
  Organiser: PenEvents Sdn Bhd
  Telephone: 04-645 1934
  Fax: 04-645 1953
  
   

• Selangor Fishing Circuit 2003
  26 - 27 April 2003
  Venue: Morib Beach, Banting, Selangor
  Organiser: Kuala Langat District Council
  Telephone: 03-3187 2825
  Fax: 03-3178 9304
  
   

• Asia Motocross Grand Prix Championship 2003 Round (3)
  27 April 2003
  Venue: Plaza Angsana Johor Bahru, Johor
  Organiser: Tri Mus Motorsport
  Telephone: 03-6140 5645
  Fax: 03-6140 5653
  
   

• Malacca Historic Children's Day
  27 April 2003
  Venue: Tun Fatimah Stadium, Malacca
  Organiser: Malacca Historical City Council
  Telephone: 06-230 5614
  Fax: 06-231 7208
  
   

• Putrajaya Day Market
  27 April 2003
  Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall, Presint 8, Putrajaya
  Organiser: Putrajaya Corporation
  Telephone: 03-8887 7000
  Fax: 03-8889 5188
  
   

• Sungai Pahang Rafting Expedition
  28 April - 5 May 2003
  Venue: Lipis-Pekan, Pahang
  Organiser: Fraser's Hill Development Corporation
  Telephone: 09-517 1623
  Fax: 09-513 7235
  more info on organiser
  Jerantut District Office:- Tel:09-312 1963, Fax:09-312 3595
  Temerloh District Office:- Tel:09-269 2311, Fax:09-269 4963
  Bera District Office:- Tel:09-255 3109, Fax: 09-255 3444
  Maran District Office:-09-477 1500, Fax: 09-477 1858
  Pekan District Office:- Tel: 09-422 1011, Fax: 09-422 5494

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