Launching of Merdeka Month
Date : 01 August 2011
Malaysia achieved independence in 1957; the entire nation will celebrate this accomplishment during this countrywide launch that will be held simultaneously.
Further Information
Organiser : Kota Kinabalu City Hall
Contact Person : Mdm. Elizabeth Borubui
Telephone : +6088 521800
Fax : +6088 316137
Email Contact : elizabeth@dbkk.sabah.gov.my
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Malaysia Contemporary Arts Tourism Festival
Date : 01 - 03 August 2011
Organiser : Tourism Malaysia Sabah
Contact Person : Fauziah Likun
Telephone : +6088 211732
Fax : +6088 241764
Email Contact : fauziah.likun@tourism.gov.my
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Ramadhan Specialties
Date : 01 - 29 August 2011
Discover delicious traditional and fusion Ramadhan Specialties at our Berbuka Puasa dinner buffet. This special offer is available throughout the fasting month from 6:00pm to 10:00pm daily.
Further Information
Organiser : Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Contact Person : Ms. Jocelyn Banding, Marketing Communications Manager
Telephone : +60 88 322222
Fax : +60 88 322225
Email Contact : jocelyn.banding@lemeridien.com
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"Zakat: The Fourth Pillar of Islam"
Date : 05 August - 13 October 2011
This special exhibition aims to depict the importance and significance of zakat or alms giving in the pillars of Islam. Zakat refers to the giving of a small percentage of one's possessions (surplus wealth) to charity, generally to the poor and needy.
Further Information
Organiser : Sabah Islamic Civilization Museum, Sabah Museum
Contact Person : Mr. Arif Abdul Hamid
Telephone : +6088 538234
Fax : +6088 240230
Email Contact : Muzium.Sabah@sabah.gov.my
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Local Fruits Exhibition
Date : 06 August 2011
Savour the taste of unique local fruits such as the durian, tarap, puhutan and many more.
Further Information
Organiser : Monsopiad Cultural Village
Venue : Monsopiad Cultural Village
Contact Person : Mr. Awad Bajerai
Telephone : +6088 - 774337/761336 / +60 16 8469141
Fax : +6088 761680
Email Contact : info@monsopiad.com
Event Website : http://www.monsopiad.com
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Sandakan Memorial Day
Date : 15 August 2011
Between January to June 1945, approximately 2400 allied prisoners were forced to march 160 miles from Sandakan to Ranau. Only six men survived the Death March. Family and friends of the perished will gather at the Sandakan Memorial Park in tribute to those who suffered and died from the brutality.
Further Information
Organiser : Sandakan Municipal Council
Contact Person : Mdm. Catherin Chua
Telephone : +6089 224026
Fax : +6089 274659 / 272112
Email Contact : Catherin.Chua@sabah.gov.my
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54th Anniversary of Independence Day and Birthday of Sabah’s Head of State Special Exhibition
Date : 24 August - 18 November 2011
This exclusive exhibition will showcase the respected leaders of Malaysia (both past and present) and highlight the struggle that the local nation went through to achieve independence in 1957. Visitors can also explore the life history of the Head State of Sabah or enroll in various cultural and art activities.
Further Information
Organiser : Sabah Museum
Contact Person : Datuk Joseph Pounis Guntavid
Telephone : +6088 253199
Fax : +6088 240230
Email Contact : Muzium.Sabah@sabah.gov.my
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Exercise Sabah Salute, Kundasang
Date : 27 August 2011
SABAH SALUTEM is the name given to the Royal Artillery Memorial Dedication and Remembrance March to be held in Sabah, Malaysia, in August 2011 to commemorate and remember the 400 members of the Royal Artillery and their attached Arms and Services who died at the Sandakan and Ranau POW camps and on the 3 Death Marches.
On 15 August 2011, the Royal Artillery Marching Contingent will attend the Sandakan Day Service in Sandakan. After which they will start their 164 mile March of Remembrance along the Death March Route arriving at Cleary?s Memorial, Ranau on 24/25 August 2011. They will be met by the Royal Artillery Ceremonial Party led by Major General CC Wilson CB CBE, the Representative Colonel Commandant of the Royal Regiment of Artillery at POW Camp No 2 on 25 August 2011.
On 27 August 2011, the Unveiling and Dedication of the Royal Artillery Memorial in the War Memorial Gardens, Kundasang will occur. The Service will start at 0800 hours. Afterwards there will be breakfast for all in the Memorial Hall.
Further Information
Organiser : Royal Artillery Barracks, United Kingdom
Contact Person : Major (Retired) John SM Tulloch MBE
Telephone : +44 01980 845398
Fax : +44 01980 845210
Email Contact : ArtyCen-Cap-S02-ODEstbs@mod.uk / jsmtulloch@hotmail.com
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An Amazing Aidilfitri
Date : 30 - 31 August 2011
Celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri with family and friends by tucking into a lavish spread of traditional Malay specialties at the Circle Restaurant from 6:30pm to 10:00pm.
Further Information
Organiser : Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu
Contact Person : Ms. Jocelyn Banding, Marketing Communications Manager
Telephone : +6088 322222
Fax : +6088 322225
Email Contact : jocelyn.banding@lemeridien.com
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