Independence Day (Hari Merdeka)

31 August 2012

Malaysia's Independence Day, known as Hari Merdeka, is a festive time to be in Kuala Lumpur, or anywhere in Malaysia. The country only gained its independence from Britain in 1957, and Malaysians still celebrate the historic event with gusto.

1Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival

15 June 2012 - 02 September 2012

Shop, Eat and Celebrate! The 1Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival 2012 is all set to woo shoppers with a string of promotions and tempting discounts for 7 whole weeks. Kicking off on 15 June till 2 September, the sale carnival this time around brings you even more bargains with the onset of the Hari Raya Puasa festivities and the 1Malaysia Unified Sale which runs concurrently with the 1MMSC 2012, to offer you more than just retail goods. So look within and beyond shopping malls this year and experience a wholesome shopping spree.

For those who enjoy looking for great deals, this is the time to visit Malaysia and indulge. Since the sale also coincides with the upcoming Ramadan month, Aidilfitri festivities and the 1Malaysia Contemporary Art Festival (1MCAT) visitors and locals alike will be spoilt for choice. Moreover,  the abolishment of duties by the Government on various items, has also encouraged duty free shopping in Malaysia. These include goods such as cameras, sports equipment, footwear, and jewellery.  

One great place to search for bargains is the recently opened Johor Premium Outlets, launched in December 2011. It is the first in the South East Asian region, under the Premium Outlet Franchise. The outlets has 80 outlet stores, with designer and brand names in a 175,000 square feet area. Besides this, there are the malls in and around the country in the various states also offering great discounts. 

Event during 1Malaysia Mega Sales Carnival

One of Shopping Complex in Malaysia (Pavilion)

1Malaysia Contemporary Arts Tourism Festival

01 July 2012 - 30 September 2012

This prestigious event gives an insight into Malaysia's fascinating contemporary arts scene. The unique platform showcases both established and up-and-coming names in the industry.

Held for the second consecutive year, 1MCAT is a national festival that celebrates and showcases Malaysia's very own artists' works of art and this year, Sabah is honoured to participate in its state-level, along with other states namely Johor, Kedah, Melaka, Pahang, Penang, Sarawak and the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. It acts as a platform for art enthusiasts, gallery owners, artists as well as the new generation of collectors to forge business alliances, acquire new contemporary art works, share ideas and exchange information about the new contemporary art of Malaysia.