Kalendar Acara Pelancongan Sarawak 2013

Cyclefest Sarawak 2013
January
Weekend Market
Every month-end
Lot 777 (next to MARA Limbang Building), Limbang
MARA Uptown Limbang is a bazaar whereby small entrepreneurs in Limbang
District can introduce and sell their products. Other activities such as singing
contest and booths competition will also be held during the weekend.
MARA Office, Limbang
Tel: 085-212 343 Fax: 085-215 329
Cultural Hotspot
This is a cycling race event that takes contestants on many scenic roads in the
State. Race are divided into various categories.
Revel Asia Sdn Bhd
Ong Poh Seng (012-2176375)
Tel : 082-413877 Fax : 082-244406
Website : www.cyclefestsarawak.com
Godown Amphitheatre Kuching Waterfront, Kuching
A cultural event showcasing Sarawak’s rich culture from the multi racial society.
National Department For Culture And Arts, Sarawak
Madam Mawar Tel: 082-442 006
3rd Saturday of each month
Godown Amphitheatre Kuching Waterfront, Kuching
An annual event featuring the works of local artists.
Jointly Organize by Kuching Waterfront Management & Independent Artists Movement
Zacharia Manan Tel: 082-426093
January 2013
Bintulu Model Search 2013
An event to support Bintulu’s tourism activities and also to scout for model talents.
Parkcity Everly Hotel, Bintulu, Sarawak
En. Zaidi Bin Anwari (019-8557787)
Tel : 086-301102 Fax : 086-336698 Email : zaidi.anwari@theeverlygroup.com
Website : www.vhhotels.com
January-December 2013
Weekend Night Market
Siniawan Bazaar, Bau, Kuching
A weekend night market held every Friday and Saturday that serves local
delicacies at the heritage town of Siniawan, Bau. Siniawan still maintain its colonial
era buildings.
Siniawan Development & Security Committee
Penghulu Lai Shey Hiong (019-8188613/082-699131)
Cultural Dance Course
January-December 2013
Rumah Sarawak, Kuching
An annual program targeted at the youth to inculcate and develop their passion
and interest in traditional dance of the multi ethnic community in Sarawak.
PPS Kuching/ Ministry of Social Development Sarawak
Mr.Aseng Ringus
Tel: 082-440 441 Fax: 082-446 360
Email: asengr@sarawak.gov.my
February
Gong Xi Fa Cai Bazaar
April 2013
Buduk Nur Ba’ Kelalan, Lawas, Limbang
Come April, it’s apple harvesting time in the highland of Ba’ Kelalan. A scenic village
nestled in the heart of Borneo’s world renowned and oldest tropical rainforest, Ba’
Kelalan is home for the Lun Bawang community who is known for their friendliness
and hospitality.
Borneo Jungle Safari Sdn Bhd & Ba’kelalan Homestay
Tel : 085-435736 Fax : 085-417984
Website : www.borneojunglesafari.com
5-9 February 2013
Along High Street & Jalan Raja, Miri
Miri City Council (MCC) &Miri Chinese Chamber Of Commerce & Industry (MCCCI)
Mr. Liew Shaw Fah
Tel : 085-432570 Fax : 085-419866
Email : mccci2006@yahoo.com
Chinese New Year Open House Celebration
February 2013
Padungan Community Hall, Kuching
Introduced in 2010, this event is for both the local and foreign visitors to enjoy
the friendly and fun-fill activities that the organizer had prepared. Fast becoming
a popular event, thus encouraging the organizer to hold it on an annual basis.
Kuching South City Council
Miss Lilian Liew
Tel : 082-354200 Fax : 082-417372
Email : request@mbks.gov.my
Chap Goh Meh Festival
February 2013
Siniawan Bazaar, Bau, Kuching
Held on the 15th day after the Chinese New Year calendar. This event is to
commemorate the last day of Chinese New Year Festival. A colorful parade
and displays of Chinese cultures and heritages will be held throughout the day
and night.
Siniawan Development & Security Committee
Penghulu Lai Shey Hiong (019-8188613/082-699131)
Sibu Cub Prix
April 2013
Described as one of the best cub prix in the country, it had attracted participation
from other states. Since its introduction five years ago, this annual event is gaining
its popularity among motorcycle racing enthusiasts.
X4 Generation, Ministry of Social Development Sarawak
Automotive Racing Sports Association &Sibu Municipal Council
Tel: 016-8884701 / 084-336007
Email : x4gen@yahoo.com
Regatta BandarayaKu
Kuching Waterfront, Kuching
Fax : 082-446414
Lawas Festival
April 2013
Lawas District, Limbang
A festival that features various water sport events such as power boat racing,
remote control boat race and other boat competitions.
Lawas District Office
Tel : 085-283103 Fax : 085-284553
April 2013
12 March 2013
Padang Merdeka, Kuching
A mass cycling event organized in the heart of Kuching city to promote cycling
among city folk and to create awareness on green and clean environment. This
event is open to public.
Kuching North City Hall
Tel : 082-446 688 Fax : 082-446 414
ASEAN International Films
Festival and Awards
28-31 March 2013
Kuching City, Kuching
The inaugural ASEAN film festival featuring all ASEAN film makers. Kuching
has been chosen for the fact that it has the charm of all ASEAN attractions
in terms of culture, nature and adventure. This event has been sanctioned by
ASEAN Secretariat as one of ASEAN joint activities.
World Communication Network Resources (M) Sdn Bhd
Kassim Zailani
Tel : 082-414661 Fax : 082-240661
Email : aiffa.2013@gmail.com
Website : www.aseanfilmfest.com
29-31 March 2013
Waterfront Square, Kuching
To be held in conjunction with the ASEAN International Film Festival and
Awards program.
World Communication Network Resources (M) Sdn Bhd
Kassim Zailani
Tel : 082-414661 Fax : 082-240661
Email : aiffa.2013@gmail.com
Website : www.aseanfilmfest.com
Earth Hour
31 March 2013
Kuching Waterfront, Kuching
In line with the world’s celebration of the Earth Hour, an hour had been allocated
to observe the event. During that one hour, all electrical equipment will be
switched off in an effort to reduce the greenhouse effect on Earth.
Kuching North City Hall
Tel : 082-446688 Fax : 082-446414
Cultural Events
Festive Events
World Harvest Festival
Babulang Festival & Buffalo Race
3-5 May 2013
World Harvest Festival (WHF) helps to steer and commemorate the unique Gawai
or Harvest Festival. This year’s 3 days 2 nights celebration will focus on the Orang
Ulu community which includes the staging of a live theatre of the Orang Ulu
legends, ethnic beauty pageant, Ironman competition, international concerts and
interactive workshops.
Sarawak Cultural Village
Mr.Zaini Hj. Zainuddin (Festival Director / Sales & Marketing Manager, SCV)
Tel : 082-846108/846078 Fax : 082-846988
Email : enquiry@scv.com.my / zainizz@gmail.com
4 May 2013
Danu Lake Serian, Samarahan
An event created to promote fishing as a sport, instill awareness and encourage
the populace to take up healthy activities particularly among the youth.
Serian District Council (Council’s Culture, Youth & Sports Standing Committee)
David Anak Landong (019-8487326)
Tel : 082-874154 / 082-874155 Fax : 082-874799 Email : davidl3@sarawak.gov.my
5 May 2013
Taman Desa Ilmu, Kota Samarahan, Samarahan
Organized since 2002. Participated by both the local and foreign participants
competing in various categories such as Men/Women Open, Men/Women
Veteran Open and Men/Women Junior Open.
Sibu Marathon Sport Club
Mr. Tang Kah Seng Tel: 019-8818129
7th Miri City International Deep Sea
Fishing Tournament
9-12 May 2013
Miri Marina Bay-Miri Offshore: LUCONIA SHOALS, Miri
Miri City International Deep Sea Fishing Tournament held in Miri offshore water
– Luconia Shoals, had attracted international anglers from China, Singapore,
Hong Kong, Brunei as well as Malaysia. Record catch (2012) for this tournament
is a 61.8 kg giant Grouper.
Miri Anglers Clubs, Sarawak
Mr Simon Wee (012-8501995)
Tel : 085-661676 Fax : 085-656405/663029 Email : mirianglersclub@gmail.com
Website : www.facebook.com/#!/kelabpemancingmiri.sarawak
Borneo Jazz
10-11 May 2013
Organized to encourage cycling activities as a way to exercise among local
community as well as leisure activities among youth.
ParkCity Everly Hotel, Miri
Mukah Kaul Festival 2013
Sarawak Tourism Board
Tel: 085-434181 Fax: 085-434179 Website: www.jazzborneo.com
Email: info@jazzborneo.com
Samarahan District Office & Samarahan Division Tourism Task Group
Mohammad Hadi Bin Datuk Haji Bolhen
Tel : 082-671148 Fax :082-671042
Email :hadib@sarawak.gov.my
Website : www.samarahando.sarawak.gov.my
24-28 April 2013
Kaul Festival Site, Mukah
Kaul is a traditional festival celebrated by the Melanau living along the coastal area
in Sarawak. In the past, Kaul was held as a religious ceremony to appease the
spirits of the sea, land and forest and making it as the most important festival in the
Melanau traditional calendar.
Mukah Kaul Festival Organising Committee
Mohamad Amirul Abdullah (013-8117721)
Khairul Nizam Bin Morshidi (012-8871805)
Tel : 084-872596 Fax : 084-873408
Website : www.kaulmukah.com
Email : khairunm@sarawak.gov.my
International Cat Show
27-28 April 2013
Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Kuching
Kuching is very synonymous with International Cat Show, an event which was
introduced in 1997 attracting great participation every year from cat’s lovers around
the world. Beside display of various types of cat’s species, there are other activities
for everyone to enjoy such as cat imitation contest and cat dances contest.
Tel : 082-446688 Fax : 082-446414
5-7 April 2013
Balleh River, Kapit
This two-day rafting competition will challenge the skill and endurance of the
competitors as they maneuver their raft along the Balleh River. Participants will
also experience the Ibans’ hospitality and their rich culture and tradition.
Kapit Division Tourism Task Group
Ms Michelle Rinjang Anak Fredrick John
Tel: 084-796425
Fax: 084-796932
The festival aim to be the leading tourism-driven music festival in the region,
assembling regionally and internationally recognized jazz musicians and
showcasing Miri as a city of cosmopolitan and relaxing lifestyle.
Youth Jamboree
April 2013
Sematan, Lundu, Kuching
An event that gather youths to engage in various activities such as seminar,
camping and kayaking. The youths will also be brought on jungle trekking to
explore the flora and fauna of Sematan.
Ministry of Social Development Sarawak
Mr.Kaspuani B Baie, Pueh Youth Camp, Sematan
Tel: 082-712040 Fax: 082-711966 Email: kaspuawib@sarawak.gov.my
Whole Month of May 2013
May 2013
Various Locations in Miri City, Miri
This event is to celebrate the date Miri attained city status and has been celebrated
since 2005. Various activities have been line-up to celebrate this auspicious
occasion.
Government Agencies, NGO’s Social Clubs And Commercial Houses
Public Relations Section, Miri City Council
Tel : 085-424111 Fax : 085-435602 Website : www.miricouncil.gov.my
Betong Gawai Carnival
May 2013
Betong Town, Betong
This carnival is held to promote the cultural and traditional heritage of the Dayak
community in Betong which include various activities.
Betong District Office
Tel : 083-472204 Fax: 083-472504
Website :www.betongdo.sarawak.gov.my
Sports Events
Email :akoie@sarawak.gov.my
Conference / Exhibition
Kuching Waterfront, Kuching
The objective of this event is to foster fellowship, recognition and to bring together the
motorbike enthusiasts whether it is stock bikes, custom bikes, sports bikes or bikes of any
other make. A bazaar showcasing wide range of merchandises and bike accessories will
also be held simoultaneously.
Borneo Island Big Bikers (BIBB)
Abdul Azis Hj Mainol
Tel : 013-8187675 Fax : 082-762707
Email : deng_azila@yahoo.com
Website : Facebook – BIIBBF 2013
Lundu Invitational Mountain
Bike XC Challenge
14-16 June 2013
Lundu Mini Stadium / Lundu Town, Kuching
An annual event that will be part of the Sarawak 50th Anniversary Celebration activity. It is
included in the Malaysian National Cycling Federation 2013 calendar of race participated
by both local and foreign competitors.
Lundu District Office
Azmi Bin Haji Bujang (013-8034929)
Tel : 082-735008 Fax : 082-735599 Email : lundudo@sarawak.gov.my
Website : www.lundudo.sarawak.gov.my
25th Silver Jubilee Kuching Run
16 June 2013
The Spring Shopping Mall (starting point), Kuching
The event is held to cultivate healthy lifestyle among its citizen and is open to both
local and foreign participants. With running distance as far as 42.2 km, Kuching
Marathon will give a new experience to the city folks.
Kuching North City Hall
Tel : 082-446688 Fax : 082-446414
Samarahan Motorcross Challenge
22 – 23 June 2013
Samarahan District Council Motorcross Circuit, Samarahan
A motorbike race aim at attracting both local and foreign visitors.
Samarahan District Council
Bolhassan Bin Mohammad (013-5753305)
Tel : 082-671023/671024/671025 Fax : 082-671342
Email : mdshan@sarawaknet.gov.my Website : www.samarahandc.sarawak.gov.my
22 – 23 June 2013
1Malaysia Dance Festival
Desa Ilmu Pedestrian Mall, Kota Samarahan, Samarahan
Maradong District Office
Mr Robin Roy Ak William (016-8876562)
Tel : 084-693232/693288 Fax : 084-693973
Pullman Hotel, Kuching
Miri City Day
20 May 2013
This event is to celebrate the date Miri attained city status and has been
celebrated since 2005. Various activities have been line-up to celebrate this
auspicious occasion.
Miri City Council Public Relations Section, Miri City Council
Tel : 085-424111 Fax : 085-435602 Website : www.miricouncil.gov.my
Rafting Challenge Batang Sadong /
Sungai Kayan Serian, Samarahan
25 May 2013
Starting Point: Tema Mawang Village, Tebedu, Samarahan
Finishing Point: Tebakang Bazaar, Serian, Samarahan
A rafting competition that take participants along the Sadong and Kayan river
once used by the riverine communities.
Serian District Council In Collaboration With The Divisional Tourism Task
Group, Samarahan
David Anak Landong (019-8487326)
Tel : 082-874154 / 082-874155 Fax : 082-874799 Email : davidl3@sarawak.gov.my
24 – 26 May 2013
Fairy Cave Krokong, Bau, Kuching
The festival highlights interesting activities such as cultural performance, traditional
food and traditional sports like rice pounding and top-spin competition. The main
focus of the event will be rock climbing which has attracted both local and foreign
extreme sport enthusiasts. The Fairy Cave itself is also a must visit cave.
Jointly Organize by The Krokong Community Centre and Rock Climbing Club
Penghulu Dahoi ak Nyawen
Tel : 019 8757570 Fax : 082-763530
Email : samjun67@yahoo.com
June
First Week Of June 2013
Godown Amphitheatre Kuching Waterfront, Kuching
Miri May Fest 2013
7 – 9 June 2013
Batang Rajang River, Bintangor, Sarikei
18-19 May 2013
Boat race festival that features various categories and other related water sports
activities.
Gawai Dayak Cultural
Extravaganza
May
Borneo Island International Big Bikes
Festival
Samarahan District Council
Bolhassan Bin Mohammad (013-5753305)
Tel : 082-671023/671024/671025 Fax : 082-671342
Email : mdshan@sarawaknet.gov.my Website : www.samarahandc.sarawak.gov.my
Bintangor Water Festival
Fairy Cave Festival/Rock On 4
Website: www.kapitro.sarawak.gov.my
7 – 9 June 2013
Batu Danau Village, Limbang
Babulang festival and buffalo race is significant to the Bisaya community in Limbang.
Organized by the Bisaya Association and introduced to promote tourism in this area.
Sarawak Bisaya Association c/o Miri Resident Office
Antonio Kahti Galis (019-8852705) Tel : 085-433202 Fax: 085-432876
Latip Sapong (019-8746965) Tel : 085-653499 Fax : 085-653344
Email : antonikg@sarawak.gov.my / latip@kingsar.com
The festival is for anyone keen to learn about all the dances of the ethnic groups in
Sarawak.
Various Location in Miri City Centre, Miri
Balleh-Kapit Raft Safari
Let’s Share The Road / Cycling Event
Jointly Organize With Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation,
Sarawak Branch
Tel : 082-444 205
Introduce for the first time this year to promote all kind of crafts. Held in conjunction
with Miri May Fest, this event will be organized annually.
Bukit Aup Jubilee Park, Sibu
April 2013
Lun Bawang Festival (Irau Aco Lun Bawang) 1 -2 June 2013
Lawas Town, Limbang
This festival is traditionally a celebration of the rice harvest but now it showcase a variety
of Lun Bawang culture and traditional events such as Ruran Ulung (beauty pageant
contest) and nguip suling (bamboo musical instrument band).
Lun Bawang Association of Sarawak
En. Yuhanis Rugu (016 8163279) Fax : 085-283062 Email : plbs2007@tm.net.my
Miri Handicraft Centre, Jalan Merbau, Miri
Sarawak Half Marathon
One of the many regattas initiated to prepare the local racers prior to the grand
Sarawak Regatta race which is normally held in September.
Kuching North City Hall
March
May 2013
Fishing Spree Competition
Samarahan Bike Challenge
An annual bazaar selling all kind of goods and products for the Chinese New
Year celebration. The bazaar is set up along the streets and the kaleidoscope of
activities will create the mood of festivity.
Destination Events
Ba’Kelalan Cultural and Apple Picking Festival
Kuching North City Hall Tel : 082-446688
Malaysia Craft Promotion
Sarawak Cultural Village, Santubong, Kuching
Sibu Townsquare, Sibu
ParkCity Everly Hotel, Bintulu
Community Carnival
Email : pohseng.ong@revel.asia
April
3rd Saturday of each month
Kuching Waterfront Arts
Exhibition 2013
30-31 March 2013
Kuching City, Kuching
Borneo World Music Expo
24 – 26 June 2013
The music expo is the first of its kind to be organised in South East Asia consisting
of trade fair, musical showcases, conferences, exhibitons and networking sessions.
Sarawak Tourism Board
Pauline Lim
Tel : 082-423600 Fax : 082-416701
Borneo Highlands Padawan Nature Challenge
30 June 2013
Annah Rais Village & Borneo Highlands Resort, Kuching
This is a cycling and trekking adventure with competition categories for experts, amateurs
and those who loves the nature and environment. The challenge gives an opportunity for
nature lovers and adventurous individuals to be close to nature.
Borneo Highlands Resort & Padawan Municipal Council
Mr.Bernard Tiang Tel : 082-577930/082-578930 Fax : 082-576680
Email : enquiry@borneohighlands.com.my
Padawan Municipal Council (Mr. Abdul Razak Bin Awang Bini)
Tel : 082-615566 Fax : 082-611832 Email : mpp@sarawak.gov.my
Website : www.borneohighlands.com.my
Rainforest World Music Festival
28-30 June 2013
Sarawak Cultural Village, Santubong, Kuching
The iconic music festival of Sarawak and had been voted as one of the top 25 International
Music Festival. It has also won various international awards such as PATA Gold Award and
ASEANTA Excellent Awards. An event not to be missed, the music festival is stage at the foot
of Mount Santubong with the tropical rainforest as the backdrop.
Sarawak Tourism Board
Tel: 082-423600 Fax: 082-416700 Website: www.rainforestmusic-borneo.com
Rainforest World Craft Bazaar
(In-conjunction of RWMF)
28-30 June 2013
Sarawak Cultural Village, Santubong, Kuching
Showcasing both local and international crafts to a large number of visitors from all around the
world.
Crafthub Sdn Bhd
Tel: 082-421 346 Fax: 082-422 926 Website: www.crafthub.com.my
Gawai Carnival Redeems
28-30 June 2013
REDEEMS Community Hall, Singai, Bau, Kuching
An annual Gawai Carnival to showcase the rich authentic Dayak Bidayuh culture, tradition
and heritage. Aim also to promote tourism and to further enhance goodwill among other
races.
Cultural diversity of the Dayak communities is showcase in this event.
REDEEMS
Tel : 082-461757
Fax : 082-460757 Email : n2tasikbiru@gmail.com
Website : www.redeems.my
Asia Pasific Orchid Show
Borneo Cultural Festival (BCF)
Kuching Waterfront Management
Zacharia Manan
Tel : 082-426093
June 2013
Orchid Garden, Kuching
An international orchid show displaying wide varieties of orchid plants plus other
activities that attracts both local and foreign participants.
Kuching North City Hall Medamit Festival
Tel : 082-446688
Fax : 082-446414
June 2013
Medamit Sub-district, Limbang
The colourful culture and traditional dishes of the ethnic community in Limbang will be
featured in this event. Other interesting activities will also be held simultaneously.
Limbang Division Gawai Dayak Organising Committee
Tel : 085-202105 Fax : 085-216005
28 June - 7 July 2013
Sibu Townsquare, Sibu
A showcase of rich racial and ethnic culture in the region. Promoting Sibu as a gateway to the
central region of Sarawak and playing its role to realize the Vision of Sibu in becoming city of
cultural and festival.
Sibu Municipal Council Tel : 084-333411 Fax : 084-320240
Email : www.smc.gov.my Website : www.borneoculturalfestival.com
Sarawak Traditional Kite Festival
29-30 June 2013
Old Airport, Bintulu
Open only to local participants, this stunt kite flying competition will surely amaze kite
enthusiast from near and afar with a new kind of kite flying experience.
Bintulu Development Authority
En. Mohammed Ansari Bin Mohamad Syed Ahmad (012-8762775)
Tel : 086-332277/332011 Fax : 086-330099 Email : ansari@bda.gov.my
Website : http://www.bda.gov.my
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