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JANUARY 2013

American Music Abroad 2013By SPArKS and SPS09 January 2013Venue: Wisma Wanita Ballroom Join Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer together with Barbara Lamb for a repertoire of traditional and contemporary folk, old-time country and swing music. Their superb harmonies are backed by instrumental virtuosity on the acoustic and electric guitar, five-string banjo, mandolin, cello banjo, ukulele, percussion and many more. Visitors will have a well-loved music trio. (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013)

Sabah Masters 2013 By Sabah Tourism Board09-12 January 2013 Venue: Sutera Harbour Golf Course Witness some of the greatest names in Southeast Asia's golfing arena tee off at the Sutera Masters 2013 tournament. Indulge in the breathtaking view from the 27-hole at Sutera Harbour Golf Course while partaking in the spirit of sportsmanship. (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013)

New Talents Exhibition By Sabah Art Gallery 18th January 24th March 2013Venue: Pusat Seni Visual This is an annual show introducing fresh art works by newcomers to the gallery with the objective of encouraging and promoting more young talents to be actively involved in the creation and appreciation of the visual art in the state. (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013)

Magavau Ceremony By Monsopiad Cultural Village 20th January 2013Venue: Monsopiad Cultural Village Witness the ritual ceremony by the Bobohizans (high priestess) who search and salvage the lost Bambaazon (rice spirit) who are hurt or separated from the main mystical body. (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013)

Nikon Club Get Together 3 By Nikon Club Malaysia26th January 2013Venue: Taman Ujana Rimba Tropika Nikon users are cordially invited to this exclusive gathering of Nikon users. This is the perfect opportunity for local Nikon users to get to know each other and most importantly to know about the Nikon Club Malaysia. Public are welcome to bring their cameras and participate in this event. (Nikon 2013)


FEBRUARY 2013

Chinese New Year Dragon, Unicorn & Lion Dance FestivalBy The United Sabah Chinese Communities Association of Kota Kinabalu02 February 2013Venue: Padang Merdeka, Kota Kinabalu This event is held to welcome Chinese New Year and at the same time fostering greater relationship among public. (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013)

13th City Day Celebration By Kota Kinabalu City Hall 02 February 2013 Venue: Kota Kinabalu, SabahJoin the city folks as they celebrate KK's 13th anniversary as a city! (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013)

KK City Day Sunset Sea Parade Cultural CelebrationSportsEducation & ScientificBusiness & TradePolitical & StateRecretional & LeisureArts & Entertainment

By Kota Kinabalu City Hall 02 February 2013Venue: Jesselton Point This event is in conjunction with the 13th Anniversary of The Kota Kinabalu City, which allows the public to see 14 ships and 7 marine boat anchors while being entertained by orchestra and cultural performances, maritime demonstration, colourful strip lights, foghorn and rocket flares. (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013)

Chinese New Year Carnival By Kota Kinabalu City Hall 03rd 06th February 2013 Venue: Gaya Street & Lintasan Deasoka Celebrate the Chinese New Year festivity by taking a stroll along the vibrantly lit Gaya Street with your family and friends to enjoy colourful cultural performances by the Chinese community. (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013)

Chinese New Year Market By Kota Kinabalu City Hall 08 February 2013 Venue: Segama Street This event is held annually two days before the first day of the Chinese Lunar New Year. (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013)

58th Kota Kinabalu City Mayors Cup State Level Boxing Tournament By Kota Kinabalu Community Centre 15th 17th February 2013 Venue: Kota Kinabalu Community Centre This event is held in conjunction with KK City 13th anniversary. Do not miss out on this occasional state level boxing tournament. Anticipate which state will top Sabah's boxing scene this year. (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013)

Ruhiang-Kiulu Adventure Challenge 2013 By Casero Events23rd 24th February 2013Venue: Through Kiulu to Tamparuli This annual event will bring on some excitement this year as it introduces a new category, Ride for Nature; a challenging race focused solely on cycling that also seeks to expose participants and spectators alike to the beauty of Sabah's natural charms. (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013) Cultural CelebrationSportsEducation & ScientificBusiness & TradePolitical & StateRecretional & LeisureArts & Entertainment

MARCH 2013

8th International Sabah Open Dart Tournament By Kota Kinabalu City Hall 01st 3rd March 2013 Venue: Community Centre, Kota Kinabalu An annual event held in conjunction with the City's 13th anniversary celebration. Participants include local and international dart enthusiasts. (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013)

Borneo Headhunters Hat By Ultimate Frisbee Sabah 02nd March 2013 Venue: Padang Sukma LikasThe Borneo Headhunters Hat is Sabahs first and, so far, only Ultimate Frisbee tournament. Players register as individuals and the organisers will divide them into teams, trying their best to balance the teams with players from various skill, fitness and experience levels. (Daily Express, March 02, 2013)

Sabah Agriculture Parks 12th Anniversary By Sabah Agriculture Park, Tenom23rd 24th March 2013 Venue: Sabah Agriculture ParkThis event is held to commemorate the inauguration of the Sabah Agriculture Park, which was officially opened to the public in March 2001. (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013)


StudyMalaysia Education Fair 2013By StudyMalaysia Exhibition 23rd 24th March 2013 Venue: Suria Sabah Shopping Mall The StudyMalaysia Education Fair brings various education exhibitors as well as experienced academic speakers and career counsellor to interested higher education candidates. The fair gives students the opportunity to obtain important information and speak with representatives of various higher education institutions. (adminexhibition 2012)

Paragliding Accuracy World Cup Sabah 2013By Sabah Tourism Board / Malaysia Gliding Association and Kinabalu Paragliding Club27th 30th March 2013 Venue: Lohan Hill, Ranau This event allows the public to set against the beautiful view of the valley, villages, and the majestic Mount Kinabalu. Do come and witness top pilots compete for the champion title. (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013)

Sabah Adventure Challenge By Sabah Adventure Challenge29th 31st March 2013 Venue: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah One of the most exhilarating adventure races in Sabah covering 150km in and around the famed Crocker Range. Competitors of this multi-sport event will also be competing with 100 ultra-runners who will be covering 100km of the same route over the course of 2 days in a race from dawn to dusk. (Cititel Express Kota Kinabalu 2013)

RT Bukit Permai Mountain Bike Challenge 2013 By Bukit Permai Neighouring Community, Sabah Cycling Association31st March 2013 The Bukit Permai Menggatal neighbouring community together with the Sabah Cycling Association will be organising a mountain-biking event. This mountain-biking event was held for its first time ever in 2010 and it has since been an annual event. The competition will be divided into four main categories for men, women, veteran and junior cyclists. (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013)


APRIL 2013

North Borneo Sacred Legacy Photographic Exhibition V By Sabah Museum 02nd 30th April 2013 Venue: Sabah Museum This year's Sacred Legacy Exhibition V will focus on the photographic collection of Mr. E.J. Berwick, former Director of Agriculture and also first Curator of the Sabah Museum. His ethnographic and historical collection covers the period from 1962 to 1967. (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013)

KK Food Fest Opening Bazaar By Maxx Media Sdn Bhd06th 07th April 2013 Venue: Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, Kota Kinabalu It is the time where all the festival restaurants are invited to set up a tasting stall, during which the public can purchase food voucher with very special rates. (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013)

Highlander Pitompuruan Mini Climbathon By Highlander Pitompuruan13th April 2013 Venue: Padang Pitompuruan, Kg. Gondohon Bundu Tuhan, RanauThere will be an open-air market (Tamu) where visitors can buy local products or participate in the traditional sports and win attractive prizes. (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013)


Sabah and Gas Conference and ExhibitionBy IEC Midas 16th April 17th April 2013 Venue: Magellan Sutera Harbour Resort This international trade show will make the oil and gas industry professionals and technical experts related to the oil and gas industry aware of various modern techniques, which are critically needed to further advance the oil and gas industry. (IEC Midas 2013)

KK City Day Karate Open By KOI Karate Association of KK and Kota Kinabalu City Hall20th 21st April 2013Venue: Community Centre, Kota Kinabalu Various karate organisations from Sabah and all over Malaysia are expected to participate in this annual event, with participation from school children and adults. This tournament will feature several categories such as the Kata, Kumite, Kobudo and Freestyle Kata. (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013)

Sabah Food Industry Expo (SFIE) By Delicious Sabah Magazine20th 21st April 2013Venue: Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, Kota Kinabalu The Sabah Food Industry Expo (SFIE) is held in conjunction with the 1-month KK Food Festival. It is a gathering of all major food suppliers in town, including food & manufacturers, suppliers, academies and bakeries to showcase their products and services to the public. (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013)

Lest We Forget RunBy Kota Kinabalu City Hall 24th April 2013 This annual event starts with a two-kilometre symbolic run around the city center and ends at the ANZAC Memorial Monument at Jalan Tugu, in front of Kota Kinabalu City Hall building. A wreath-laying ceremony is then held to commemorate those fallen heroes during the world wars. (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013)


Legatta LepaBy Semporna District Office26th 28th April 2013 Venue: Semporna, Sabah This event is a colourful festival that pays homage to the lepa, a traditional single-mast sailing boat of the Bajaus of Semporna. Witness the crowning of the most beautiful lepa, Lepa Beauty Pageant, cultural performances, fireworks display and so forth. (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013)

Kota Kinabalu City Tourism Treasure Hunt 2013By Kota Kinabalu City Hall / Tourism Malaysia Sabah28th April 2013 Venue: Marina & Country Club, Sutera Harbour An annual event held in conjunction with the City Day Celebration. Treasure hunters search the city high and low while getting to know Kota Kinabalu better. (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013)


MAY 2013

Labor Day City Level CelebrationBy Kota Kinabalu City Hall1st May 2013Venue: Kota Kinabalu Community HallThis celebration is an event by the city hall to show appreciation to the citizens within the working force (DBKK 2013).

Crafts ExoticaBy Sabah Museum2nd 27th May 2013Venue: Sabah Museum VillageAn event in which the public can gain insight and experience in the art of crafts making, through various demonstrations and clinics held by the Sabah State Museum Complex (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013).

Sabah Fest - A Cultural ExtravaganzaBy Sabah Tourism Board/ Sri Pelancongan Sabah3rd5th May 2013 Venue: Kota Kinabalu, SabahA three day prelude to the Harvest Festival, this event is an extravaganza that incorporates dance, music, food, and fashion of the ethnic culture (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013).Cultural CelebrationSportsEducation & ScientificBusiness & TradePolitical & StateRecretional & LeisureArts & Entertainment

3rd Handicraft TamuBy Sabah Cultural Board4th-11th May 2013Venue: Tuaran TownA market event for the display, demonstration and sale of local Sabah ethnic handicrafts in an open air market setting (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013)

Borneo International Marathon By Championship Sports Event Sdn Bhd 5th May 2013Venue: Kota Kinabalu, SabahThe Borneo International Marathon will be held along the scenic coastal roads of Kota Kinabalu with three main events - 10km, 21.1km and 42.2km (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013).

PIHEX (Property Investment & Home Expo)By Maxx Media Sdn Bhd10th MayVenue: Sabah Trade CenterA business to consumer event that aims to bring investors and home buyers to property developers with the ever growing demand in premium property (ApaCerita 2013)

Kota Kinabalu City Harvest FestivalBy Kota Kinabalu City Hall16th18th May 2013Venue: Lintasan Deasoka, Kota KinabaluThe local harvest festival of Kaamatan, which involves Kadazandusun ethnicitys thanksgiving to the rice spirit for the harvest (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013).

World Museum DayBy Sabah Museum18th May 2013Venue: Sabah MuseumIn celebrating the 18th World Museum Day, a variety of traditional arts and cultural performances, demonstrations and exhibitions will be held at the Sabah Museum. (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013)


Traditional Kadazan Mock WeddingBy Monsopiad Cultural Village19th May 2013Venue: Monsopiad Cultural VillageA reenacting of the traditional wedding of the Kadazan people (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013).

Festival Makanan & Kraftangan Tempatan Etnik 2013By Sabah Cultural Board22nd-25th May 2013Venue: Tun Hamdan HallAn event where ethnic food and handicraft are displayed and are available for sale (Sabah Tourism Board 2013).

Sabah International Fishing TournamentBy Sabah Anglers Association23rf26th May 2013Venue: Kota Kinabalu, SabahThis off-shore fishing competition not only promotes the sport, but also aims to encourage conservation of marine resources (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013)

Harvest Festival Open Regatta 2013By Kinabalu Yacht Club25th26th May 2013Venue: Kota Kinabalu, SabahAn annual event, the regattas objective is also to promote sailing as a sport that builds up self-discipline among youths (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013)

Tadau Ka'amatan Harvest FestivalsBy KadazanDuzun Cultural Association30th31th May 2013.Venue: Hongkod KoisaanJoin in the merriment as local folks sing, dance, eat and play traditional games. This is also the main stage for the final round of the Unduk Ngadau (Harvest Beauty Queent) pagean (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013)


JUNE 2013Sabah Games VIBy Kota Kinabalu City Hall2nd-7th June 2013Venue: Likas Sports ComplexThe Sabah Games is a prestigious sports event by the Sabah State Government, with participants coming from the six zones in Sabah (Kota Kinabalu City Hall 2013).

KK JP Joran 2013By Suria Bumiria Sdn BhdJune 2013(tentative date)Venue: Kota Kinabalu,SabahThe 5th installment of the jetty fishing tournament (Sabah Tourism Boar Official Website 2013).

Remembering Double SixBy Kota Kinabalu City Hall6th June 2013Venue: Grace Point, Sembulan Events to commemorate the "Double Six" tragedy in which some of the State's top leaders were killed in a plane crash on the 6th June 1976 (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013).

Kota Kinabalu International Film Festival (KKIF) 2013Cultural CelebrationSportsEducation & ScientificBusiness & TradePolitical & StateRecretional & LeisureArts & Entertainment

ByKK International Film Festival7th-13th June 2013Venue: Kota Kinabalu SabahKKIF will be showcasing interesting programs such as International Movie Nights, the Sabah Film Forum, film workshops, filmmakers' competition, Malaysian Short Film Showcase and the launching of the KK Film Academy (KKIF Official Website 2013).

Jazz FestivalBy SPArKS & Rotary Club Kota Kinabalu14th-15th June 2013Venue: Kota Kinabalu, SabahA much anticipate jazz musical extravaganza that features a line-up of International and Local artists performing together on the same stage. The Jazz Festival is a fundraising event benefitting various charities in the state (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013).

28th Sabah Dragon Boat RaceBy Sabah Tourism Board/ Sri Pelancongan Sabah15th-16th June 2013Venue: Likas BayThe 28th Sabah Dragon Boat Race showcase both local and international racers trying to win the 28th rendition of the famous dragon boat race. (Sabah Dragon Boat 2013).

Sabah International Folklore FestivalBy Sabah Cultural Board23rd June to 2nd July 2013Venue: Kota Kinabalu, SabahA festival that lasts for 10 days, where participating countries will showcase their unique culture through various performances and activities (Sabah Cultural Board 2013).

Borneo International Trade Machinery Expo ( Borneo 3PExpo)By Fireworks Event M Sdn. Bhd20th-23rd June 2013Venue: Sabah Trade CenterBorneo International Trade Machinery Expo (Borneo 3PExpo) is an event for packaging & food processing, plastic &rubber, printing & sign, manufacturing & machine tools professionals in the region. The international character and regional audience of Borneo 3P Expo provides unparalleled marketing, education and networking opportunities (BizTradesShow 2013).

National Case Study Convention 2013Cultural CelebrationSportsEducation & ScientificBusiness & TradePolitical & StateRecretional & LeisureArts & Entertainment

By Institute for Management & Business Research (IMBRe) and UNIRAZAK Case Writer's Club20th to 22nd June 2013Venue: Le Meridien Hotel, Kota Kinabalu, SabahThe conference is a platform for scholars and experts from wide range of management and business areas to discuss theory and practice related to teaching and research cases. (National Case Study Convention 2013).

1st UMS International Sport Science ConferenceBy UMS School of Education & Social Development24th-26th June 2013Venue: University Malaysia SabahThis conference is intended for scholars from different settings such as academic, research, and clinical to explore and exchange knowledge on the global future of sport science (Conference Alerts 2013)

3rd Sabah Traditional Food FestivalBy Sabah Cultural Board25th- 30th June 2013Venue: Kota Kinabalu, SabahA festival that aims to showcase the unique local food through various demonstrations as well sales of ethnic food (Sabah Tourism Board 2013).

Pertandingan Tugu Budaya Ke-5 (Local Folk Dance Competition)By Sabah Cultural Board26th- 27th June 2013Venue: Sabah Cultural Centre, PenampangIn the 5th installment of this event, dance troupes from all over Malaysia, Brunei and other BIMP-EAGA countries come together for a dazzling display of folk dancing (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013)

The 3rd International Conference of Performing Arts as Creative Industry In AsiaBy UMS School of Arts26th-28th June 2013Venue: Grand Borneo, Kota Kinabalu, SabahThis seminar/conference is to promote the fields of performing arts found in theatre, music, oral literature and dance in relations to visual arts, script-writing, education, journalism, literature, education, fashion, architecture and many more (UMS 2013)


JULY 2013Sabah Women Artists ExhibitionBy Sabah Arts Gallery12th July-23rd SeptemberVenue: Sabah Arts GalleryThis arts exhibition is aimed to encourage women artists to be more active in the field of arts as to empower women (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013). Sabah Museum 48th Anniversary CelebrationsBy Sabah Museum15th July Venue: Sabah Museum This event celebrates the 48th year anniversary of the Sabah Museum. Among the interesting programs in the lineup are the launching of the Sports Gallery and the Moginakan Event (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013).

Womens Rights from the Prospective of Malaysian LawsBy Puspanita Kota Kinabalu City Branch26th July 2013Venue: Puspa Hall, Centre Point A talk organized by Puspanita Kota Kinabalu to better inform and educate women on their rights (Kota Kinabalu City Hall 2013).


Borneo International Yachting ChallengeBy: Sabah Tourism Board26th-27th July 2013Venue: Kota Kinabalu SabahThe Borneo International Yachting Challenge, is the first truly international yachting event in the water off Borneo, with participants from all over the world participating from as far as St Vincent. (Borneo Race 2013).


AUGUST 2013

School Inter-Team CompetitionBy Imperial Ballroom Dancing SchoolAugust 2013 (Tentative Date)Venue: Imperial Ballroom Dancing SchoolIt aims to provide a platform for participating students to improve skills and techniques in ballroom dancing (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013).

Launching of Merdeka MonthBy Kota Kinabalu City Hall1st August 2013Venue: Malaysias month-long celebration of its independence will be launched simultaneously throughout the nation (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013).

Expedition Mount KinabaluBy Coalition Duchenne16th-18th August 2013Venue: Mount KinabaluAn expedition made up of 150 climbers with the intention of raising awareness of the Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Coalition Duchenne 2013).


Kembara Volkswagen 2013By Kelab Volkswagen Kinabalu SabahDate: 25th-27th August 2013Venue: Kota Kinabalu, SabahJoin in the fun with a convoy of antique 'Herbie' Volkswagen beetles in conjunction with the 2013 Merdeka month (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013).

National Day By Kota Kinabalu City Hall31st August 2013Venue: Padang Merdeka, Kota KinabaluPart of the national celebration of the nations independence day, with marching and fireworks being part of the lineup (Sabah Tourism Board Official Website 2013)

PIKOM PC Fair 2013By PIKOM Sdn Bhd31st-1st September 2013Venue: 1 Borneo, Kota KinabaluAn open to public trade event where electronic gadgets ranging from various brands are sold at a lower price (Bombastic Borneo 2013)

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