Social & Cultural Values in Malaysian Contemporary Art
1 July  Until 30 September 2010

Social and cultural heritage is the most celebrated subject addressed by Malaysian contemporary artists. The element of understanding contemporary art itself is fundamentally based on provocative entity. To accord with a living reality, Malaysian artists consistently have to adjust their sensibility towards his/her social and cultural understandings.

Venue:

Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC)
109 Jalan Ampang
Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 603 9235 4848/4800
Fax: 603 2162 1149
Website: www.mtc.gov.my

3rd Annual Arts Festival@ Starhill Gallery and Lot 10
1 July Until 30 September 2010

In conjunction with the 1Malaysia Contemporary Arts Tourism Festival, Starhill Gallery and Lot 10 will be holding their 3rd Annual Arts Festival. This year's theme is: 'From Passion to Now'. Programmes lined up for the event are as follows:

1. Visual Arts Award (VAA) , July to September, Starhill Gallery
2. Tempo At Starhill Gallery, July to September, Starhill Gallery
3. Starhill Gallery Arts Festival Gala Night, 30 September, Starhill Gallery
4. Starfish - Charity Art Auction, July to September, Starhill Gallery
5. Sonic Art, July to August, Lot 10
6. Faces of Bintang Walk, July to August, Starhill Gallery

Venue:

Starhill Gallery and Lot 10
Bukit Bintang
Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 603 2143 3323 (Starhill Gallery)

Venue:

Jalan Tun Abdul Razak Susur 1
Johor Bahru, Johor
Phone: 607-221 5008
Fax: 607-221 7008
Website: www.dangacitymall.com

1Malaysia Contemporary Arts
1 July Until 30 September 2010

This prestigious event gives an insight into Malaysia's fascinating contemporary art scene. The unique platform promotes both the established and the up-and-coming names in the art scene, with an exciting display of techniques, ideas and inspirations. Exhibitions will be held at premier art galleries around the country.

1Malaysia Contemporary Arts Tourism Festival
1 - 31 Jul
Petronas Art Gallery & National Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur

1Malaysia Contemporary Arts Tourism Festival
1 - 31 Aug
Melaka Museums Corporation, Melaka

1Malaysia Contemporary Arts Tourism Festival
1 - 30 Sep
Danga Bay City Mall, Johor

Venue:

Throughout Malaysia
ALL
Phone: 03-2693 7111
Fax: 03-2691 3358
Email: info@motour.gov.my
Website: www.motour.gov.my

Organizer:

Ministry of Tourism

Kuala Lumpur Festival
1 July Until 31 July 2010

An exciting annual event, the Kuala Lumpur Festival features a colourful line-up of activities and performances. Launched in the year 2006, the event has united Malaysians from all walks of life through the spirit of creativity and solidarity. Join in the fun at various locations in the city, such as Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Istana Budaya, Central Market, Petronas Twin Towers and KL Tower.

Festival Muzik KL 2010
1 - 3 Jul
Panggung Sari, Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur

Venue:

Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Istana Budaya, Central Market, Petronas Twin Tower, KL Tower
Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 03-2612 7600
Fax: 03-2693 5114
Website: www.klfestival.org.my

Organizer:

Ministry of Information, Communication and Culture

Music Fest 2010 at The Tip of Borneo
3 July Until 3 July 2010

Embark on a musical journey at the Tip of Borneo, Tanjung Simpang Mengayau in the northern district of Kudat. Be serenaded with classical favourites and contemporary tunes as the sun sets in the horizon. A musical experience at one of Sabah's most breathtaking locations, this is an event you won't want to miss!

Venue:

Kudat, Sabah
Phone: +60 88 232 121
Fax: + 60 88 265 540
Email: shahira@sabahtourism.com
Website: www.sabahtourism.com

Organizer:

Sabah Tourism Board/ Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn Bhd

Nationalism & Patriotism Exhibition - Aliya & Farouk Khan Collection
3 July Until 30 September 2010

Galeria Sri Perdana plays host to an exhibition that focuses on the contemporary subject of nationalism and patriotism in an infinite number of new forms. The dedication of the Aliya and Farouk Khan Collection to Malaysian art and the realisation of the importance of researching and securing works that are of relevance to the era have produced an important archive on the development of Malaysia and the Malaysian society. 40 works from the collection are selected for this exhibition.

Venue:

Galeria Sri Perdana
Jalan Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 603 2072 0032
Fax: 603 2072 0033
Website: www.arkib.gov.my

UNESCO World Heritage City Celebration
7 July 2010

George Town was accorded the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List of Cities and Sights for its 'outstanding universal value' on 7 July, 2008. A month long celebration filled with cultural and music shows, traditional crafts demonstrations and exhibitions awaits you.

Venue:

Venue:
Esplanade , Penang
Phone: 604 - 650 5136
Fax: 604 - 261 8744
Website: www.visitpenang.gov.my

Unesco World Heritage City Celebration
7 July 2010

On 7 July 2008, Melaka was declared a World Heritage City by UNESCO. Its heritage buildings, cultural enclaves and places of worship are visited by history buffs and tourists from around the globe. Participate in the second anniversary celebrations to commemorate the historic occasion.

Venue:

Bandar Hilir
Melaka

Organizer:

Melaka Historical City Council / Melaka Museums Corporation (PERZIM)

Phone: 06-232 6411 / 1-800-88-8411
Fax: 06-232 5716
Website: www.mbmb.gov.my

A Curatorial Discourse on the Making of an Artwork
8 July Until 10 July 2010

Venue:

12 Gallery, Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 603 4023 4128
Website: www.12as12.com

Organizer:

Sarawak Rainforest World Music Festival
9 July 2010 Until 11 July 2010

Musicians from around the world gather to perform diverse ethnic music in a living museum known as Sarawak Culture Village. The festival is set to bring ardent fans of music from all corners of the world.

Venue:

Sarawak Cultural Village, Santubong
Kuching, Sarawak
Phone: +6082-423600
Fax: +6082-416700
Email: sarren@sarawaktourism.com
Website: http://www.rainforestmusic-borneo.com

Organizer:

Sarawak Tourism Board

Putrajaya Flower & Garden Festival
10 July Until 18 July 2010

The festival showcases the best of the Malaysian and international landscape and horticulture industry; from commercial landscape products to garden design showcase and flower displays. Exhibitors from Malaysia and foreign countries will create exceptional displays and presentations in a park-setting environment.Themed “Tropical Splendour”, FLORIA 2010 will showcase the biggest collection of Heliconias in full bloom in an outdoor theme garden display.See you there!Opening Hours:9am – 10pm (Monday-Thursday)and 9am – 12midnight (Friday-Sunday).

Venue:

Venue:
Waterfront, Precint 2, Putrajaya
Phone: 603 8887 7137
Fax: 603 8887 5034
Email: faezah.fadil@ppj.gov.my
Website: www.ppj.gov.my/putrajayafloria/floria.html

Young Malaysian Artists 1 - An Art for Everyone Exhibition Series
13 July Until 26 September 2010

An exhibition introducing 40 new artists in Malaysian art, showcasing the latest trends and range of contemporary mediums, innovations and expressions through a diverse presentation of new video art, photography, installation and sculpture, including conventional painting.

Venue:

Petronas Gallery
Lot 341 - 343 Level 3, Suria KLCC,
Petronas Twin Towers
Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 603 2051 7770
Website: www.galeripetronas.com

Organizer:

Words + Pictures= Book: An Art for Everyone Exhibition
13 July Until 26 September 2010

This exhibition introduces ten new story books for children by established Malaysian illustrators who fascinatingly explored the art of picture book created in varied styles and story lines.

Venue:

Petronas Gallery
Lot 341 - 343 Level 3, Suria KLCC,
Petronas Twin Towers
Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur
Phone:  603 2051 7770
Website: www.galeripetronas.com.my

Round 3 of the 2010 Malaysian Waterski & Wakeboard Championship
16 July Until 18 July 2010 

The Malaysian Waterski & Wakeboard will have up to 22 event categories, including the Slalom, Shortboard (Tricks), Jump and Wakeboard for various age group and categories. Participants hail from Singapore, Kuwait, Indonesia, Great Britain, France, Japan and Malaysia.

Venue:

Putrajaya’s Water Sports Complex
Presint 6, Putrajaya
Phone: +60 (3)8926 1054, +60 (0)12 272 1948
Email: office@waterski.com.my
Website: www.waterski.com.my

Organizer:

Malaysian Waterski & Wakeboard Federation (MWWF) jointly with Waterski & Wakeboard World Cup Sdn. Bhd.

Ipoh Open International Run
18 July Until 18 July 2010

Catch the action as nearly 1,200 participants race across the Ipoh town! Contestants hail from various countries such as Thailand, Nigeria, the United States of America, Singapore, Indonesia and many more. Be there to cheer your favourite contestants!

Venue:

Ipoh, Perak
Phone: 05-2083377/3243/3247
Fax: 05-2083577
Email: ipohrun@mbi.gov.my
Website: www.ipohrun.com

Organizer:

Ipoh City Council / Ipoh State Office, Ministry of Tourism

Seven Samurai: Malaysia, Japan Video Art Exhibition
20 July Until 20 August 2010 

Venue:

National Art Gallery
2 Jalan Temerloh
Off Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur
Phone: 603 4025 4990
Website: www.artgallery.gov.my

9th Genting World Lion Dance Championship 2010
23 July Until 25 July 2010

Known as one of the biggest & most established World Lion Dance Championship. To date Genting Highlands have proudly presented 9th Genting World Lion Dance Championships dating back to 1994. The championships have attracted both local and international interest, and are usually performed to a jam-packed stadium of spectators.

Venue:

Arena of Stars
Genting Highlands, Pahang
Phone: 03-2718 1118

Organizer:

Organiser:
Resorts World Genting

1st Club Crew Championship for Commonwealth Countries
23 July Until 25 July 2010

This is the first ever held championship among Commonwealth countries. Rowers from different crew clubs, come together to compete in this fastest growing water sports in this region.

Venue:

Teluk Bahang Dam, Penang
Phone: 604 - 650 5136
Fax: 604 - 261 9012
Website: www.penangdragonboat.gov.my

Organizer:

Penang Dragon Boat International Festival Committee

World Gamelan Festival
23 JulyUntil 26 July 2010

The World Gamelan Festival features the Malay Gamelan as well as the Balinese and Javanese Gamelan dances and musical shows. Enjoy superb performances by homegrown talents, selected gamelan groups from schools, colleges/universities as well as professionals from abroad.

Venue:

Dataran Shahbandar, Kuala Terengganu
Terengganu
Phone: 09-622 1444
Fax: 09-623 1209 / 626 6164
Email: webmaster@museum.terengganu.gov.my
Website: http://museum.terengganu.gov.my

Organizer:

Terengganu State Museum / Terengganu State Goverment

Phone: 09-623 1957
Fax: 09-624 6989
Website: www.terengganu.gov.my

Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival
24 July Until 16 September 2010

Malaysia's biggest sale is back! Get everything from designer labels, home decor items, computer peripherals to electrical appliances at irresistible prices!

Venue:

Throughout Malaysia
ALL
Phone: 03-2615 8188
Fax: 03-2692 2953
Email: enq-megasales@tourism.gov.my
Website: www.tourism.gov.my

Organizer:

Shopping Malaysia Secretariat, Tourism Malaysia

5th Sabah International Folklore Festival
24 July Until 25 July 2010

Dance troupes from around the world gather in the Land Below the Wind for the 5th Sabah International Folklore Festival. This folklore festival promises entertainment as well as education of the different cultures of the participating countries.

Venue:

Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Phone: 088-268 812 / 268 884
Fax: 088-264 235
Email: mackey.apison@sabah.gov.my
Website: www.sabahtourism.com

Organizer:

Sabah Tourism Board

Zulkifli Yusof: Getaran - Exhibition
26 July Until 26 September 2010

Venue:

National Art Gallery
2 Jalan Temerloh, Kuala Lumpur
Phone:  603 4025 4990
Website:  www.artgallery.gov.my