List of Events In Conjunction With Visit Malaysia 2007
| Bil | Name of Event | Date | Venue | Organizer(s) | Event Synopsis |
| 1 | International Monsoon Madness Winsurfing Challenge | 19 – 21 January | Balok Beach Kuantan | Perbadanan Kemajuan Bukit Fraser Bangunan JKR 300, Jln Masjid 25000 Kuantan Pahang Tel: 09-5171623/4 Fax:09-5171626 Email: pkbf@streamyx.com web : www.pkbf.org.myWest Coast Windsurfing Asso 18 Jalan Masyhur 25/50 Shah Alam, Selangor Tel/Fax: 03-51214133,019-3554301 Email:leoleo@hotmail.comw |
Asia “Wind Surfing” event has 3 champioships namely “The Asian Windsurfing Tour (AWT). Kuantan is the first league before this event going to other asian countries. The strong windy environment at this east coast of peninsular Malaysia will make sure the energetic “Wind Surfing” surf. |
| 2 | Taman Negara Eco-Challenge | 24 – 25 Mac | Gunung Tahan | Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Pahang (Pahang Tourism Action Council) Tourism Information Center Jalan Mahkota, 25000 Kuantan Tel : 09-5171111/2 Fax:09-5146900 Email : mtpnphg@tm.net.my Email : mtpnphg@streamyx.com |
Tough sport event of climbing from Kuala Tahan to the top of Tahan mountain with height of 2187 meter above see level. |
| 3 | Pahang river international raft expedition | 29 April – 6 May | Lipis/Pekan | Bukit Fraser Development Board Bangunan JKR 300, Jln Masjid 25000 Kuantan Pahang Tel: 09-5171623/4 Fax:09-5171626 Email :pkbf@streamyx.com web : www.pkbf.org.my |
Expedition with bamboo raft for 360 km for 8 days 7 nights. At each stop, contestants will be celebrated with local meals and cultures. |
| 4 | Rompin ‘Orang Asli’ Festival | 19 – 20 May | Rompin | Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Pahang (Pahang Tourism Action Council) Tourism Information Center Jalan Mahkota, 25000 Kuantan Tel : 09-5171111/2 Fax:09-5146900 Email : mtpnphg@tm.net.my Email : mtpnphg@streamyx.com |
Festival that shows the culture of ‘orang asli’ in Pahang especially in Rompin district. |
| 5 | Pahang International Gamelan Festival | 26 – 27 May | Kuantan | Pahang Office of Culture, Art And Heritage Taman Budaya Negeri Lot 57100, Jln Telok Sisek 25000 Kuantan Pahang Tel : 09-5178466/5177397 Fax : 09-5179466 Email : pkkphg002@hotmail.com |
Gamelan presentation from groups from Malaysia and abroad. This is the largest gamelan festival in Malaysia not to be missed. Tourists will be amazed with the unique tune of gamelan and the colorful wears of the players. |
| 6 | Tioman Diving Competition | 16 – 17 June | Kg Tekek, Tioman Island | DHL International
& Tioman Development Board |
Diving expedition for 24 hrs by professional divers from DHL worldwide. |
| 7 | Bukit Fraser Internation Bird Recognition Competition | 23 – 24 June | Bukit Fraser, Raub | Bukit Fraser Development Board Bangunan JKR 300, Jln Masjid 25000 Kuantan Pahang Tel: 09-5171623/4 Fax:09-5171626 Email :pkbf@streamyx.com web : www.pkbf.org.my |
This competition is divided into groups and each group will be given task of recognizing 250 endermic and migratory bird species. |
| 8 | Food and Fruits Festival of Cameron Highlands | 14 – 15 July | Cameron Highlands | Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Pahang (Pahang Tourism Action Council) Tourism Information Center Jalan Mahkota, 25000 Kuantan Tel : 09-5171111/2 Fax:09-5146900 Email : mtpnphg@tm.net.my Email : mtpnphg@streamyx.com |
This festival shows the variety of Pahang foods and fruits especially fruits from highlands. There will also competitions of cooking, fruit crafting and juice preparation from the fruits be held. |
| 9 | Royal Pahang “Billfish” International Challenge | 3 – 5 August | Rompin | Tioman Development Board A 145-147, Floor 1 & 2 Lorong Tun Ismail 6, Sri Dagangan, 25000 Kuantan Pahang Tel : 09-5141206/5137235 Fax : 09-5148801 Email : tioman@mytioman.com.my& Berita Harian |
This event is jointly organized by Tioman Development Board and Berita Harian. The concept of fishing is “catch and let go”. This is to give awareness to public and local people of the special of the fish and the importance of the fish before its extinction. |
| 10 | Kuantan Beach Run | 18 – 19 August | Beaches around Kuantan | Majlis Perbandaran Kuantan Jalan Tanah Putih 25100 Kuantan Pahang Tel : 09-5121555/666 Fax : 09-5130644 web: www.mpk.gov.my |
This event will be participated by locals and internationals. They will be running on the beach of Kuantan district from Pantai Sepat, Pantai Gelora, Telok Chempedak, Pantai Beserah dan Pantai Balok. There is also beach festival organized during the period. |
| 11 | International Dirt Bike Challenge | 2 – 3 Sept | Kuala Lipis | Bukit Fraser Development Board Bangunan JKR 300, Jln Masjid 25000 Kuantan Pahang Tel: 09-5171623/4 Fax:09-5171626 Email :pkbf@streamyx.com web : www.pkbf.org.my |
This rugg sport gives youngsters exposure of the uniqueness and endurance. The event will be also participated by professionals from abroad. |
| 12 | Cherating International Surfing Competition | 28 – 30 December | Cherating, Kuantan | Majlis Tindakan Pelancongan Negeri Pahang (Pahang Tourism Action Council) Tourism Information Center Jalan Mahkota, 25000 Kuantan Tel : 09-5171111/2 Fax:09-5146900 Email:mtpnphg@tm.net.my Email:mtpnphg@streamyx.com |
On early and end of the year, Cherating beaches will have high wave and strong wind which is suitable for surfing. To expose the sport to locals, the surfing competition will be held and surely attracted many international participants. |
