JAN
2013

11th Royal Langkawi International Regatta
07 Jan - 12 Jan 2013

Catch the live action as yachts from various countries contend on the high seas! This prestigious event draws the participation of yachtsmen and sailors from across the region.

Venue
Langkawi, Kedah

Ponggal

14 Jan 2013

Ponggal is regarded as a thanksgiving occasion. A highlight of the festival is the Ponggal cooking ceremony of boiling rice till it overflows, symbolising wealth and harvest. The festival is celebrated over a four-day period.

 Venue
Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Jalan Tokong, Penang

Launching of Visit Malaysia Year 2012
18 Jan - 20 Jan 2013
Malaysia’s tourism calendar for 2013 is packed with another fascinating year of exciting events and colourful celebrations as a run up to the Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) planned in 2014. Regardless of the month of visit, Malaysia promises visitors something special and unique to make their time here truly memorable and enjoyable! Kick off the year in January by joining in the grand celebration of the Visit Malaysia Year 2014 promotion campaign from 18 to 20 January at Bukit Jalil Stadium, Kuala Lumpur – it will be the biggest tourism carnival ever!

Venue
Bukit Jalil Stadium, Kuala Lumpur

Thaipusam

27 Jan 2013

A truly spectacular event, Thaipusam is an annual Hindu festival where devotees perform various rituals as acts of devotion and penance. The main venue is the world-renowned Batu Caves temple.

 Venue
Batu Caves, Selangor