JANUARY 2016
30th Sabah Annual Art Award (16th Oct 2015-31st Jan 2016)
Venue : Conservation Centre, Sabah Art Gallery Organiser : Sabah Art Gallery / Sabah Cultural Board Contact : Jennifer P. Linggi, Sabah Art Gallery Manager / Curator Tel : (+60)88-268806 Fax : (+60)88-210040 Email : art.gallery.sabah@gmail.com
Sabah Masters 2016 (6th-9th Jan 2016)
Venue : Sutera Harbour Golf & Country Club Organiser : Sabah Tourism Board Contact : Effendi Mahany Tel : (+60)88-211892 Fax : (+60)88-211893 Email : effendi@sabahtourism.com URL : aseanpgatour.com/
KK Best Nasi Lemak Cooking Competition (10th Jan 2016)
Venue : Oceanus Waterfront Mall Organiser : Eleventh Avenue Marketing Contact : Mr. Alfred Allen Ginsos Tel : (+60)88-383453 HP : (+60)14-9575738 Email : kkfoodevent@gmail.com Facebook : Page
New Talents Exhibition (15th Jan-8th Apr 2016)
This is an annual show introducing fresh new works by new comers 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 arts in the state. Venue : Sabah Art Gallery Organiser : Sabah Art Gallery Contact : Ms. Sara E. Ahmad Tel : (+60)88-268748 / 268825 Fax : (+60)88-210040 Email : sara.sabahart@gmail.com or art.gallery.sabah@gmail.com
‘Family History Makes the Nation History’ Photography Exhibition (18th Jan-31st Mar 2016)
Venue : Sabah Museum Organiser : Sabah Museum Contact : Mr. Evren Subal Tel : (+60)88-225033/216606 Fax : (+60)88-240230 Email : Evren.Subal@sabah.gov.my
‘Fallen Heroes’ of Petagas (21st Jan 2016)
A memorial service held annually at the Petagas War Memorial to commemorate those who fought and fell during the Second World War. Venue : Petagas War Monument Organiser : Kota Kinabalu City Hall Contact : Ms. Elizabeth Borubui Tel : (+60)88-521800 Fax : (+60)88-219175 Email : elizabeth@dbkk.sabah.gov.my
Dragon, Unicorn & Lion Assembly (23rd Jan 2016)
This activity is promote Chinese Culture and Tourist Attraction. More than 60 dance troupes will put on a dazzling display of agility, grace and choreography as we celebrate the Lunar New Year. Venue : Likas Sports Complex Organiser : The United Sabah Chinese Communities Association of Kota Kinabalu Contact : Mr.Tommy Chaw (Organizer) / Lim Shim Min (Secretary) Tel : (+60)88-221440 Fax : (+60)88-221440 Email : uscca_kk@yahoo.com
Ruhiang / Kiulu Adventure Challenge (23rd-24th Jan 2016)
Venue : Tamparuli Tamu Ground,Tamparuli Town Organiser : Tamparuli Sub-District Office & Casero Events Contact : Mr. Steve Johnny Mositun/Reinggo Tom Barantau/Mr. Celestinus Lawanding Tel : (+60)88-782154 HP : (+60)19-8601717 Fax : (+60)88-782871 Email : info@caserosabah.com URL : rukiac.caserosabah.com/ Facebook : Page
Chinese New Year Carnival (30th Jan 2016)
Venue : Lintasan Deasoka & Gaya Street Organiser : Kota Kinabalu City Hall Contact : Elizabeth Borubui Tel : (+60)88-521800 Fax : (+60)88-219175 Email : elizabeth@dbkk.sabah.gov.my
FEBRUARY 2016
31st Sabah Annual Art Selection (1st Feb-31st Jul 2016)
Venue : Sabah Art Gallery Organiser : Sabah Art Gallery Contact : Sara E. Ahmad Tel : (+60)88-268748/825 Fax : (+60)88-210040 Email : sara.sabahart@gmail.com/art.gallery.sabah@gmail.com
16th City Day Celebration (2nd Feb 2016)
Venue : Kota Kinabalu Sabah Organiser : Kota Kinabalu City Hall Contact : Syron A. Tunggolou Tel : (+60)88-521800 Fax : (+60)88-219175 Email : syron@dbkk.sabah.gov.my
Chinese New Year (8th-9th Feb 2016)
UNITAR-SIDMA Charity Fun Run (13th Feb 2016)
Venue : Kompleks Sukan Likas Organiser : SIDMA Collage Sabah Contact : Salumah Binti Nain Tel : (+60)88-732000 (ext.328) Fax : (+60)88-732019 Email : salumah@sidma.edu.my Facebook : Page
Penampang Run (14th Feb 2016)
Solo Art Exhibition: ‘Traces around the world’ (25th Feb-25th Mar 2016)
Venue : Sabah Art Gallery Organiser : Sabah Art Gallery Contact : Ms. Sara E. Ahmad Tel : (+60)88-268748 / 268825 Fax : (+60)88-210040 Email : sara.sabahart@gmail.com or art.gallery.sabah@gmail.com
Odou Bakanjar (27th Feb 2016)
Celebrated by the Tatana community of Sabah, who reside in the Kuala Penyu district. Venue : Sabah Cultural Board Organiser : Sabah Cultural Board Contact : Supian Buang, Assistant Manager III (Cultural Events Division) Tel : (+60)88-268789 Fax : (+60)88-264235 Email : supianbuang@yahoo.com
Paul The Resonator ‘Country Blues in KK’ (27th Feb 2016@11am)
Venue : The Borneo Lounge, Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa, Kota Kinabalu URL : www.sparks.org.my Facebook : Page
City Day Open Regatta (27th-28th Feb 2016)
Venue : Kinabalu Yacht Club, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu Organiser : Kinabalu Yacht Club Contact : Mr.Tony Lai, Club Manager Tel : (+60)88-243070/240070 HP : (+60)12-8333708 Fax : (+60)88-243007 Email : kinabaluyachtclub@yahoo.com URL : www.kinabaluyachtclub.com
Borneo Sun Bear Run (28th Feb 2016)
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Peraduan Fotografi Hari Hidupan Liar Sedunia 2016 (29th Feb 2016)
Venue : Kota Kinabalu Organiser : Jabatan Hidupan Liar (JHL) Sabah Email : nathdyia@gmail.com URL : www.wildlife.sabah.gov.my/
MARCH 2016
‘Family History Makes the Nation History’ Photography Exhibition (18th Jan-31st Mar 2016)
Venue : Sabah Museum Organiser : Sabah Museum Contact : Mr. Evren Subal Tel : (+60)88-225033/216606 Fax : (+60)88-240230 Email : Evren.Subal@sabah.gov.my
Sabah Wedding Showcase (4th-6th Mar 2016@11am-9pm)
Venue : Oceanus Waterfront Mall Organiser : Eleventh Avenue Marketing
Beaufort 60k Ultra Marathon (6th Mar 2016)
Organiser : Sabah Adventure Challenge Contact : Mr Azman Avtar S. Sandu, Race Director HP : (+60)16-2190757 Fax : (+60)87-414199 Email : info@sabahadventurechallenge.com
Facon Education Fair (11th Mar 2016@12pm-6pm)
Venue : Sandakan Hotel, Sandakan Organiser : Facon Exhibitions Sdn. Bhd. & International Trade Fairs (S) Pte Ltd URL : www.faconex.com Facebook : Page
Facon Education Fair (12th Mar 2016@12pm-6pm)
Venue : Hyatt Regency Hotel, Kota Kinabalu Organiser : Facon Exhibitions Sdn. Bhd. & International Trade Fairs (S) Pte Ltd URL : www.faconex.com Facebook : Page
Facon Education Fair (13th Mar 2016@12pm-6pm)
Venue : MB Hotel, Tawau Organiser : Facon Exhibitions Sdn. Bhd. & International Trade Fairs (S) Pte Ltd URL : www.faconex.com Facebook : Page
KK City Day Karate Open 2016 (11th-13th Mar 2016)
Venue : Kota Kinabalu Community Hall Organiser : KOI Karate Association of KK / Kota Kinabalu City Hall Contact : Elizabeth Borubui Tel : (+60)88-521800 Fax : (+60)88-219175 Email : elizabeth@dbkk.sabah.gov.my
Ranau 12KM Charity Run 2016 (12th Mar 2016)
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Fight Fest: MATA LEAO (13th Mar 2016)
Venue : Complex Likas Corridor (in front of Gymnasium & Badminton entrance), Kota Kinabalu Organiser : Kinabalu Fighters Martial Arts & Fitness Centre with DBKK Facebook : Page
Property Expo (18th-20th Mar 2016)
Venue : Sabah Trade Centre, KK
Borneo Headhunters Hat (19th-20th Mar 2016)
Borneo Headhunters Hat, the biggest international Ultimate frisbee tournament in Borneo is back for its 7th year running. Venue : Likas Sports Complex Organiser : Borneo Headhunters Hat URL : borneoheadhuntershat.com Facebook : Page
Borneo Seven 2016 (19th-20th Mar 2016)
Venue : Eagles Rugby Club,Sandakan Organiser : Eagles Rugby Club Contact : Benno Ong Tel : (+60)89-237100 HP : (+60)19-8833750 Email : benno@ijm.com URL : www.borneoeagles.com/
Dimban 5K Fun Run (20th Mar 2016)
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Run Forest Run (20th Mar 2016)
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KK City PhotoRace (20th Mar 2016)
Venue : Kota Kinabalu City, Sabah Contact : Ms Susan HP : (+60)19-8812236 Email : eventfinderskk@gmail.com
International Conference on Marine Science & Aquaculture 2016 (ICOMSA) (23rd-24th Mar 2016)
Venue : Pan Pacific Hotel Sutera Harbour Resort Organiser : Borneo Marine Research Institute/ Universiti Malaysia Sabah Contact : Dr. Annita Yong / Mohd. Tamrin Bin Mohd. Lal Tel : (+60)88-320000 (Ext 2589 -Dr. Annita / Ext 2602 - Mohd. Tamrin) Email : icomsa@ums.edu.my
Good Friday (25th Mar 2016)
Sabah Adventure Challenge Race / Ultra Trail Run 2016 (25th-27th Mar 2016)
Organiser : Borneo Ultra Trails Sdn Bhd (formerly Sabah Adventure Challenge) Contact : Ms.Martina Yong, Event Communications HP : (+60)10-9334800 Email : info@borneoultra.com URL : borneoultra.com Facebook : Page
Karnival Al Aqsa Di Hatiku (KADH) (25th-27th Mar 2016)
Venue : Padang Bandaran Sandakan & Kompleks Sukan Tawau Organiser : Aman Palestin Berhad Contact : Miss Jumriati / Miss Nurti Tel : (+60)88-486281 / 89-749341 Facebook : Page
APRIL 2016
New Talents Exhibition (15th Jan-8th Apr 2016)
This is an annual show introducing fresh new works by new comers 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 arts in the state. Venue : Sabah Art Gallery Organiser : Sabah Art Gallery Contact : Ms. Sara E. Ahmad Tel : (+60)88-268748 / 268825 Fax : (+60)88-210040 Email : sara.sabahart@gmail.com or art.gallery.sabah@gmail.com
11th International Sabah Open Dart Tournament (1st-3rd Apr 2016)
Venue : Kota Kinabalu Community Hall Organiser : Kota Kinabalu City Hall Contact : Lifred Wong Tel : (+60)88-521800 Fax : (+60)88-219175 Email : lifred@dbkk.sabah.gov.my
Dance Mania KK (3rd Apr 2016)
Venue : Foo Chow Hall, Kota Kinabalu Facebook : Page
Sabah Adventure Challenge Race / Ultra Trail Run 2016 (3rd-5th Apr 2016)
Organiser : Sabah Adventure Challenge Contact : Mr Azman Avtar S. Sandu, Race Director HP : (+60)16-2190757 Fax : (+60)87-414199 Email : info@sabahadventurechallenge.com
Special Exhibition-‘Collection of Islamic Civilization’ (5th Apr-31st Aug 2016)
Venue : Sabah Museum Organiser : Sabah Museum Contact : Ms. Nismah Kanak Tel : (+60)88-538234 Fax : (+60)88-538231 Email : Nismah.Kanak@sabah.gov.my
Sleep over at the Museum & Night Safari at the Sabah Museum (9th-10th Apr 2016)
Venue : Sabah Museum Organiser : Sabah Museum Contact : Ms. Norsiah Jerin Tel : (+60)88-225033/216606 Fax : (+60)88-240230 Email : Norsiah.Jerin@sabah.gov.my URL : museum.sabah.gov.my
Seri Mengasih Heroes Run (10th Apr 2016)
URL : serimengasih.org/heroes-run-2/
Invitational Artists Exhibition (11th Apr-8th Jul 2016)
Venue : Conservation Centre, Sabah Art Gallery Organiser : Sabah Art Gallery Contact : Ms. Sara E. Ahmad Tel : (+60)88-268748 / 268825 Fax : (+60)88-210040 Email : sara.sabahart@gmail.com
Open Tagal at Tagal Tinopikon Park (16th Apr 2016)
Venue : Tagal Tinopikon Park Organiser : AJ Best Travel Sdn Bhd Contact : Reshie Majau, Sales Operation Executive Tel : (+60)88-718459 fAX : (+60)88-728459 Email : ajbestsb2013@gmail.com
Smart Kids Run (17th Apr 2016)
Venue : Likas Sport Complex Jogging Track, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Contact : Ms Susan HP : (+60)19-8812236 Email : eventfinderskk@gmail.com
Tambunan Kaamatan Run (17th Apr 2016)
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23rd Sabah International Fishing Tournament (19th-24th Apr 2016)
Venue : Fishing Grounds at Layang-Layang Reef Organiser : Sabah Anglers Association Contact : Nancy Lai (Organising Secretary) HP : (+60)17-8308798 Email : sabahanglers@gmail.com Facebook : Page
Regatta Lepa Semporna (22th-24th Apr 2016)
The Regatta Lepa is an annual event that pays homage to the lepa, a traditional single-mast sailing boat of the Bajau of Semporna. A flotilla of colorful boats dot the Celebes Sea as they compete for the title of ‘Most Beautiful Lepa’. Venue : Regatta Lepa Square, Semporna, Sabah Organiser : Semporna District Office Contact : Mr. Chacho Hj. Bullah, District Officer Tel : (+60)89-781518/663 Fax : (+60)89-781472 Email : Chacho.Bulah@sabah.gov.my
Sabah Ethnic Folk Games, Handicrafts and Food Carnival (22nd-24th Apr 2016)
Venue : Sandakan Sport Complex Organiser : Sabah Cultural Board Contact : Rozietha Bumburing , Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Manager Tel : (+60)88-258761 Fax : (+60)88-264235 Email : nanak_goku@yahoo.com
Homedec Exhibition (22nd-24th Apr 2016)
Venue : 1Borneo Mall, Kota Kinabalu, URL : homedec.com.my Facebook : Page
Get Malaysia Dancing (27th-28th Apr 2016)
Venue : SMK Narinang Kota Belud, Sabah
KK Food & Bakery Fiesta 2016 亚庇美食烘焙节 (23rd-24th Apr 2016)
Venue : Oceanus Waterfront Mall Organiser : Eleventh Avenue Marketing Contact : Mr. Alfred Allen Ginsos Tel : (+60)88-383453 HP : (+60)14-9575738 Email : kkfoodevent@gmail.com Facebook : Page
Lets We Forget Run (24th Apr 2016)
This annual event starts with a 2-kilometer symbolic run around the city centre and ends at the ANZAC Memorial Monument at Jalan Tugu. A wreath-laying ceremony is then held to commemorate the fallen heroes of World War II. Venue : ANZAC Monument, Kota Kinabalu Organiser : Kota Kinabalu City Hall Contact : Elizabeth Borubui Tel : (+60)88-521800 Fax : (+60)88-219175 Email : elizabeth@dbkk.sabah.gov.my
Anzac Day (25th Apr 2016)
Venue : Sandakan Memorial Park Organiser : Office of Australian War Graves, Canberra/Sandakan Municipal Council Contact : Ms. Charlotte Sarossy / Ms. Catherin Chua Tel : (+60)89-273753 Fax : (+60)89-272112 Email : Charlotte.Sarossy@dva.gov.au / Catherin.Chua@sabah.gov.my
Bukit Tengkorak Archaeological Museum (25th Apr 2016)
Venue : Sabah Museum Organiser : Sabah Museum Contact : Mr. Peter Molijol Tel : (+60)88-225033/ 216606 Fax : (+60)88-240230 Email : Peter.Molijol@sabah.gov.my URL : museum.sabah.gov.my
Borneo Death March 250K (25th Apr-1st May 2016)
Organiser : Sabah Adventure Challenge Contact : Mr Azman Avtar S. Sandu, Race Director HP : (+60)16-2190757 Fax : (+60)87-414199 Email : info@sabahadventurechallenge.com
Rungus Kiansamung Festival (29th-30th Apr 2016)
Head north to the village of Tinangol in Kudat for the Rungus Kiansamung Festival in search of the Rungus strongman. Venue : Kg. Tinangol, Matunggong Kudat Organiser : Rungus Strongman Club Contact : Mr. Stephen Nogiris Sabala HP : (+60)16-8373910 Fax : (+60)88-663187 Email : stephnoris@yahoo.com
Sabah Fest 2016 – A Cultural Extravaganza (29th Apr-1st May 2016)
Venue : JKKN Sabah Building Organiser : Sabah Tourism Board/Sri Pelancongan Sabah Contact : Zachary Mobijohn Tel : (+60)88-232121 Fax : (+60)88-265540 Email : zachary@sabahtourism.com URL : www.sabahfest.com
17th Borneo Island International Big Bikes Festival (BIIBBF) (29th Apr-1st May 2016)
Venue : Hakka Association Banquet Hall, Tanjung Lipat Contact : secretariat HP : (+60)16-8386796 Facebook : Event
MAY 2016
Borneo Death March 250K (25th Apr-1st May 2016)
Organiser : Sabah Adventure Challenge Contact : Mr Azman Avtar S. Sandu, Race Director HP : (+60)16-2190757 Fax : (+60)87-414199 Email : info@sabahadventurechallenge.com
Sabah Fest 2016 – A Cultural Extravaganza (29th Apr-1st May 2016)
Venue : JKKN Sabah Building Organiser : Sabah Tourism Board/Sri Pelancongan Sabah Contact : Zachary Mobijohn Tel : (+60)88-232121 Fax : (+60)88-265540 Email : zachary@sabahtourism.com URL : www.sabahfest.com
Borneo International Marathon (BIM) (1st May 2016)
Venue : Along coastal roads of Kota Kinabalu Organiser : Champioship Sports Event Sdn Bhd Contact : Dr. Helen Lasimbang Tel : (+60)88-218833 Fax : (+60)88-218833 Email : info@borneomarathon.com URL : borneomarathon.com/ Facebook : Page
Malaysian Craft Promotion 2016 (1st May-30th Jun 2016)
Venue : Ground Floor, Suria Sabah Shopping Mall Organiser : Malaysian Handicraft Development (Sabah Branch) Contact : Mohammad bin Mokhtar Tel : (+60)88-433461 / 423471 ext 205 Fax : (+60)88-424491 Email : Mohammad@kraftangan.gov.my
Mabul World Turtle Day 2016 (3rd-8th May 2016)
Venue : Borneo Divers Mabul Resort Organiser : Borneo Divers And Sea Sports (Sabah) Sdn Bhd and Universiti Malaysia Sabah Contact : Luke J. Cox (General Manager , Borneo Divers & Sea Sports Sabah Sdn. Bhd) Tel : (+60)88-222226 / 221340 Fax : (+60)88-221550 Email : mabulworldturtleday@gmail.com URL : www.borneodivers.info/ Facebook : Page
Pesta Pantun (7th May 2016)
Venue : Auditorium Kompleks JKKN Sabah Contact : Encik Johan Wahyuddin Tel : (+60)88-237051 / 052
Harvest Festival, Sandakan (8th May 2016)
The Kadazandusun & Murut communities celebrate the Harvest Festival at the Sandakan Community Hall. Get into the Ka’amatan mood by joining the people of Sandakan with various cultural highlights such as the Unduk Ngadau (Harvest Beauty Queen) and Sugandoi (Singing Competition). Venue : Sandakan Community Hall Organiser : Sandakan Municipal COuncil Contact : Johny Ronggitom & Irene Johnny Tel : (+60)89-273219 Fax : (+60)89-274659 Email : Johny.Ronggitom@sabah.gov.my
Pitas Bengkoka Festival 2016 (13th-15th May 2016)
A colourful event held in conjunction with the Harvest Festival to showcase Pitas and its attractions. Venue : Bengkoka Square, Pitas Organiser : Pitas District Office Contact : Bubudan O.T. Majalu, District Officer Tel : (+60)88-615760/7 Fax : (+60)88-615521 Email : Bubudan.Majalu@sabah.gov.my
Selfie & Wefie Competition (14th May 2016)
Venue : Sabah Museum Organiser : Sabah Museum Contact : Mr. Dius Kubud Tel : (+60)88-225033/216606 Fax : (+60)88-240230 Email : Dius.Kubud@sabah.gov.my
Sonsoluyon Paragliding 2016 (14th-15th May 2016)
Venue : Ranau Paragliding Park, Ranau Sports Complex Organiser : Ranau Paragliding Committee Contact : Mr. Jesteni HP : (+60)13-8650545 Email : jestenirpg@gmail.com
Harvest Festival, Kota Belud (15th May 2016)
The district of Kota Belud celebrate the Harvest Festival with their own line-up of exciting events and the crowning of the Unduk Ngadau (Harvest Beauty Queen). Venue : Kota Belud Organiser : Kota Belud District Office Contact : Encik Peter Jiton, Assistant District Officer (Administration) Tel : (+60)88-976622 ext 16 Fax : (+60)88-977064 Email : Peter.Jiton@sabah.gov.my
Harvest Festival, Tamparuli (18th May 2016)
The district of Tamparuli celebrate the Harvest Festival with their own line-up of exciting events and the crowning of the Unduk Ngadau (Harvest Beauty Queen). Venue : Tun Hamdan Community Hall, Tamparuli Organiser : Tamparulid Sub-district Office Contact : Mr. Celestinus Lawanding,Assistant District Officer Tel : (+60)88-782154 Fax : (+60)88-782871 Email : Celestinus.Lawanding@sabah.gov.my
International Museum Day (18th May 2016)
On this historic date, entry to the premises of the Sabah Museum is free. The visitors will also be treated to cultural performances, shows and exhibitions. Venue : Sabah Museum Organiser : Sabah Museum Contact : Ms. Caroline Mosigil Tel : (+60)88-225033/216606 Fax : (+60)88-240230 Email : carolemosigil@gmail.com URL : museum.sabah.gov.my
Kota Kinabalu City Harvest Festival (19th-21st May 2016)
The Ka'amatan (Harvest) festival is celebrated as a thanksgiving in honour of Bambaazon (the rice spirit) for a good harvest by the Kadazandusun and Murut communities in Sabah. Venue : Kota Kinabalu City Hall Organiser : Kota Kinabalu City Hall Contact : Joannes Solidau Tel : (+60)88-521800 Fax : (+60)88-219175 Email : tkpo@dbkk.sabah.gov.my
Wesak Day (21st May 2016)
Hasuu Tasu 2016 (21st May 2016)
Organiser : Sabah Adventure Challenge Contact : Mr Azman Avtar S. Sandu, Race Director HP : (+60)16-2190757 Fax : (+60)87-414199 Email : info@sabahadventurechallenge.com
Sabah FCAS International Dragon Boat Race (21st-22nd May 2016)
Venue : Teluk Likas, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Organiser : The Federation Of Chinese Associations Sabah Contact : Ms. Fanny Yong Tel : (+60)88-253433 Fax : (+60)88-268433 Email : fcasinfo@gmail.com URL : sabahdragonboat.com/
The 4th Borneo 4WD & Outdoor Show – Borneo’s Premier Outdoor Show (21st-22nd May 2016)
Organiser : Sabah Four Wheel Drive Association Contact : John Kong, Event Manager Tel : (+60)88-210133 Fax : (+60)88-210733 Email : john@borneosafari.com.my Facebook : Page URL : www.theborneoexpedition.com/2016/
Kuala Penyu District Harvest Festival Celebration (22nd May 2016)
The Harvest Festival celebration continues in the district of Kuala Penyu with a myriad of activities,cultural performances and the crowning of the Unduk Ngadau ( Harvest Beauty Queen) Venue : Kuala Penyu Town Organiser : Kuala Penyu District Office Contact : Abd, Rahim@ Rosli Bin Yacob , Assistant District Officer Tel : (+60)87-884715 Fax : (+60)87-884229 Email : Abd.Rahim.yacob@sabah.gov.my
Cultural Diversity and Ocean Run (22nd May 2016)
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5th SOGCE, Sabah Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition (23th-24th May 2016)
Venue : Magellan Sutera Harbour Resort, Kota Kinabalu Organiser : IEC Mdas Contact : Ms. Dolly Jimayol, Managing Partner Tel : (+60)88-222939 HP : (+60)16-8359488 Fax : (+60)88-222985 Email : dolly@iecmidas.com.my URL : www.sabahoilandgas.com.my
Harvest Festival Open Regatta (28th-29th May 2016)
Venue : Kinabalu Yacht Club, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu Organiser : Kinabalu Yacht Club Contact : Tony Lai Tel : (+60)88-243007/240070 Fax : (+60)88-243007 Email : kinabaluyachtclub@yahoo.com URL : www.kinabaluyachtclub.com
The Reef Day (28th May 2016)
Venue : Mataking Island, Sabah Organiser : The Reef Dive Resort, Mataking Island Contact : Ms. Sophia Sie, Executive Director Tel : (+60)89-770022 Fax : (+60)89-770023 Email : sales@mataking.com
SPECIALIZED KK Duathlon (29th May 2016)
Venue : Menara Tun Mustafa Organiser : Performance Sportz Contact : Douglas Yu Siaw Fung / Race Director Tel : (+60)88-212268 Fax : (+60)88-212268 Email : douglas@performancesportz.com Facebook : Page
Tadau Ka’amatan Celebration (30th-31st May 2016)
This month-long Harvest Festival celebration will culminate at Hongkod Koisaan, KDCA Hall. Join in the merriment as local folks sing, dance, eat and play traditional games. This is also the main stage for the highly-anticipated final round of the Unduk Ngadau (Harvest Beauty Queen) pageant. Venue : Kadazandusun Cultural Association (KDCA) Hall, Penampang Organiser : Kadazan dusun Cultural Association (KDCA) Contact : Dr. Benedict Topin, Secretary Tel : (+60)88-713696 / 715924 Fax : (+60)88-713350 Email : bovis@asia.com URL : kdca.org.my
JUNE 2016
Malaysian Craft Promotion 2016 (1st Jun-31st Jul 2016)
Venue : Lintasan Deasoka,Kota Kinabalu Organiser : Malaysian Handicraft Development Contact : Mohammad bin Mokhtar Tel : (+60)88-433461 / 423471 ext 205 Fax : (+60)88-424491 Email : Mohammad@kraftangan.gov.my
KK Arts Festival (1st Jun-31st Jul 2016)
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Sandakan Festival (1st Jun-31st Dec 2016)
Venue : Several Locations in Sandakan Organiser : Sandakan Municipal COuncil Contact : Faizal Setoh Tel : (+60)89-275400 ext 321 Fax : (+60)89-213452 Email : Farizal.Setoh@sabah.gov.my
Ranau International Paragliding Accuracy Championship (3rd-4th Jun 2016)
Venue : Ranau Organiser : Ranau Paragliding Committee Contact : Mr. Jesteni Salim, Chairman HP : (+60)13-8650545 Fax : (+60)88-242052 Email : Jestenirpg@gmail.com Facebook : Page
The Launching of Gimpuhut Foundation (3rd-4th Jun 2016)
Venue : Matunggong Town Organiser : Rungus Fashion Association Sabah Contact : Ms. Jelsey Marubil HP : (+60)11-12687273 Email : Jell.oley@gmail.com
Borneo Ultra Trail Marathon (4th Jun 2016)
Organiser : Sabah Adventure Challenge Contact : Ms. Martina Yong, Event Communications Tel : (+60)87-414199 Email : info@sabahadventurechallenge.com
Sunset Music Festival at the Tip of Borneo (4th Jun 2016)
Embark on a musical journey at Tanjung Simpang Mengayau (Tip Of Borneo), Kudat. Be serended with classical favourites and contemporary tunes as the sunsets in the horizon. Venue : Tanjung Simpang Mengayau, Kudat Organiser : Sabah Tourism Board/Sri Pelancongan Sabah Contact : Zachary Mobijohn Tel : (+60)88-232121 Fax : (+60)88-265540 Email : zachary@sabahtourism.com URL : www.sunsetmusicfest.my
Larian Eco Campus UMS @ Eco Run (4th Jun 2016)
Venue : University Malaysia Sabah Organiser : University Malaysia Sabah Contact : L.Elilarasi HP : (+60)16-3791255 Email : elil.sekwi@gmail.com Facebook : Page
Sandakan Run-Sambutan Hari Kolorektal (Kanser Usus) (4th Jun 2016)
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Kinabalu Sabah Run “We Run To Remember” (5th Jun 2016)
Venue : Padang Merdeka Kota Kinabalu Organiser : AGARAS (Angkatan Gabungan Rakyat Sabah) Contact : Ms. Wendy John HP (+60)12-8838309
Mesilouthon (5th Jun 2016)
Venue : Dewan Masyarakat Kundasang Facebook : Page
Remembering Double Six (6th Jun 2016)
A ceremony to commemorate the tragedy ‘Double Six’ of the crashed plane crash on 6 June 1976 at 3.50pm. Venue : Double Six Monument, Grace Point, Sembulan Organiser : Kota Kinabalu City Hall Contact : Elizabeth Borubui Tel : (+60)88-521800 Fax : (+60)88-219175 Email : elizabeth@dbkk.sabah.gov.my
Sandakan Founding Day (21st Jun 2016)
Get an insight into Sandakan’s fascinating history and its modern-day accomplishment. Venue : Sandakan Municipal Council Square Organiser : Sandakan Municipal Council Contact : Farizal Setoh Tel : (+60)89-275400 ext 321 Fax : (+60)89-213452 Email : Farizal.Setoh@sabah.gov.my
JULY 2016
31st Sabah Annual Art Selection (1st Feb-31st Jul 2016)
Venue : Sabah Art Gallery Organiser : Sabah Art Gallery Contact : Sara E. Ahmad Tel : (+60)88-268748/825 Fax : (+60)88-210040 Email : sara.sabahart@gmail.com/art.gallery.sabah@gmail.com
Invitational Artists Exhibition (11th Apr-8th Jul 2016)
Venue : Conservation Centre, Sabah Art Gallery Organiser : Sabah Art Gallery Contact : Ms. Sara E. Ahmad Tel : (+60)88-268748 / 268825 Fax : (+60)88-210040 Email : sara.sabahart@gmail.com
Malaysian Craft Promotion 2016 (1st Jun-31st Jul 2016)
Venue : Lintasan Deasoka,Kota Kinabalu Organiser : Malaysian Handicraft Development Contact : Mohammad bin Mokhtar Tel : (+60)88-433461 / 423471 ext 205 Fax : (+60)88-424491 Email : Mohammad@kraftangan.gov.my
The Launch of Magahau Rungus Festival (1st Jul 2016)
The Magahau Rungus Festival also known as Pongohungkadanan is an annual event showcasing traditions and culture of the Rungus people. During the launch,rituals are held including the Mongingivit and Mongirik dot Bambarazon as well as a display of their traditional sport, Hontira, traditional Rungus dance, the Mongigol Sumundai. Venue : Matunggong Town Organiser : Sabah Momogun Rungus Association Contact : Mr Stephen Nogiris Sabala Tel : (+60)88-676100 HP : (+60)16-8373910 Fax : (+60)88-663187 Email : stephnoris@yahoo.com
Crafts Exotica 2016 (1st-26th Jul 2016)
Venue : Sabah Museum Organiser : Sabah Museum Contact : Puan Su Chin Sidih Tel : (+60)88-225033 / 216606 Fax : (+60)88-240230 Email : Suchin.Sidih@sabah.gov.my
Agnes Keith Day (6th Jul 2016)
Agnes Keith Day is held in honor of “Ambassador” Sabah Sabah is introduced to the world through his book “Land Below The Wind”. This book has won a prize and put Sabah as an attractive place in the world. Venue : Agnes Keith House, Sandakan Sabah Organiser : Sandakan Sabah Museum/Sandakan Municipal Council Contact : Mr. Joanis Ogak Tel : (+60)89-221140 Fax : (+60)89-229593 Email : Muzium.Sabah@sabah.gov.my / Joanis.Ogak@sabah.gov.my
Hari Raya Aidilfitri (7th-8th Jul 2016)
Kota Kinabalu International Film Festival (KKIF) (8th-17th Jul 2016)
Venue : JKKN Sabah Organiser : KK International Film Festival Contact : Jude Day, Festival Director HP : (+60)14-3514298 Fax : (+60)88-490246 Email : jude.day@gmail.com URL : www.kkiff.com
Pampang Run (10th Jul 2016)
Venue : KDCA, Penampang Tel : (+60)88-204130 Facebook : Page
Sabah Women Painters Art Exhibition (11th Jul-16th Oct 2016)
Venue : Conservation Centre, Sabah Art Gallery Organiser : Sabah Art Gallery Contact : Ms. Sara E. Ahmad Tel : (+60)88-268748/825/875 Fax : (+60)88-210040 Email : sara.sabahart@gmail.com / art.gallery.sabah@gmail.com URL : www.sabah.gov.my/artgallery/
Sabah Museum Day (15th Jul 2016)
Venue : Sabah Museum Organiser : Sabah Museum Contact : Ms Stella Moo-Tan Tel : (+60)88-221140 Fax : (+60)88-229593 Email : Stella.Moo@sabah.gov.my URL : museum.sabah.gov.my
Hongkod Koisaan 10K Run (17th Jul 2016)
Venue : KDCA Cultural Center, Penampang
Kudat Festival (21st-24th Jul 2016)
Venue : Sidek Eslanade, Kudat Organiser : Kudat District Office Contact : Sapdin Ibrahim, District Officer Tel : (+60)88-620402 Fax : (+60)88-611303 Email : sapdin.ibrahim@sabah.gov.my
Kota Kinabalu Jazz Festival (22nd-23rd Jul 2016)
A 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. Venue : Covered Tennis Court, Sutera Harbour Marina Golf & Country Club, Kota Kinabalu Organiser : SPArKS & Rotary Club Kota Kinabalu Contact : Datuk Adeline Leong/ RTN. Frankie Fu HP : (+60)19-8539922 / 16-8106438 Fax : (+60)88-222985 Email : sparksmalaysia@gmail.com URL : www.kkjazzfest.com Facebook : Page
Sabah Wedding Showcase (22nd-24th Jul 2016@11am-9pm)
Venue : Suria Sabah Shopping Mall (Main Atrium) HP : (+60)14-9575738
AMC College Charity Run 2016 (23rd Jul 2016)
Venue : Sabah Trade Centre Organiser : AMC College Tel : (+60)88-235218 Email : noorfazilah.my@amccollege.edu.my Facebook : Page
Topokon De Tour (24th Jul 2016)
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My Green Health Fair (24th-26th Jul 2016)
Venue : Oceanus Waterfront Mall Organiser : Eleventh Avenue Marketing Contact : Mr. Alfred Allen Ginsos HP : (+60)14-9575738 / 13-8790800 Email : 11thavenuemarketing@gmail.com
11th Sabah International Folklore Festival 2016 (25th-30th Jul 2016)
Venue : Sabah Cultural Centre, Penampang Organiser : Sabah Cultural Board Contact : Mr. Nelson Bray Lawrence Tel : (+60)88-268460 HP : (+60)11-12061209 Fax : (+60)88-264235 Email : siffborneo@gmail.com
7th Folk Art Festival (25th-30th Jul 2016)
Folk Art Exhibition is held in conjunction with the Sabah International Folklore Festival. It provides an important platform for invited international folk artists the opportunity of exhibiting and sharing their varied and unique works. The gathering of these artists brings greater understanding and appreciation of their culture. Venue : Conservation Centre, Sabah Art Gallery Organiser : Sabah Cultural Board Contact : Jennifer P.Linggi, Manager / Curator Tel : (+60)88-268806 Fax : (+60)88-264235 Email : jplinggi@yahoo.co.uk / art.gallery.sabah@gmail.com Facebook : Page
8th Local Folk Dance Competition (Tugu Budaya) (26th-29th Jul 2016)
Venue : Sabah Cultural Centre, Penampang Organiser : Sabah Cultural Board Contact : Mr Sony Jaya Tel : (+60)88-268750 / 806 Fax : (+60)88-264235 Email : siffborneo@gmail.com or sonyjaya5978@gmail.com Facebook : Page
Closing Celebration of Magahau Rungus Festival (29th-31st Jul 2016)
The highlight of the festival is the Mindahu Mamapak also known as Mangaraha Palad which means to be grateful for the abundance of life and improve the life that is yet to come. The celebration continues with a beauty pageant, Gimpuhut, a traditional song and dance competition and a merry feast, known as Moginakan. Venue : Matunggong Town Organiser : Sabah Momogun Rungus Association Contact : Encik Stephen Nogiris Sabala Tel : (+60)88-676100 HP : (+60)16-8373910 Fax : (+60)88-663187 Email : stephnoris@yahoo.com
Warrior’s Day Celebration (Hari Pahlawan) (31st Jul 2016)
This day commemorates the contribution and sacrifices of our fallen heroes in protecting and defending the sovereignty of our nation. It is a day to remember those who died at battle in North Borneo and nationwide. Organiser : Kota Kinabalu City Hall Contact : Syron A. Tunggolou Tel : (+60)88-521800 Fax : (+60)88-219175 Email : syron@dbkk.sabah.gov.my
Sandakan Warrior’s Day (31st Jul 2016)
The event commemorates the soldiers who died defending the sovereignty of the country. Organiser : Sandakan Municipal Council Contact : Mr. Farizal Setoh Tel : (+60)89-224026 ext 321 Fax : (+60)89-274659 Email : Farizal.Setoh@sabah.gov.my
Tuaran Run (31st Jul 2016)
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AUGUST 2016
Special Exhibition-‘Collection of Islamic Civilization’ (5th Apr-31st Aug 2016)
Venue : Sabah Museum Organiser : Sabah Museum Contact : Ms. Nismah Kanak Tel : (+60)88-538234 Fax : (+60)88-538231 Email : Nismah.Kanak@sabah.gov.my
Launching of Merdeka Month (1st Aug 2016)
Venue : Kota Kinabalu City Hall Organiser : Kota Kinabalu City Hall Contact : Syron A. Tunggolou Tel : (+60)88-521800 Fax : (+60)88-219175 Email : syron@dbkk.sabah.gov.my
Malaysian Craft Promotion (1st Aug-30th Sept 2016)
Venue : Piazza Harbour Mall, Sandakan Organiser : Malaysian Handicraft Development (Sabah Branch) Contact : Mohammad bin Mokhtar Tel : (+60)88-433461 / 423471 ext 205 Fax : (+60)88-424491 Email : Mohammad@kraftangan.gov.my
Pesta Ampalud De Padau (6th Aug 2016)
Venue : Beluran Tel : (+60)89-511212 / 255
World Primate Run (7th Aug 2016)
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Moginakan Festival (13th Aug 2016)
Moginakan refers to the annual Re-union Festival of the great multi-ethnic Kadazandusun Family, while calling to the mind the Ancestral Spirits and Souls of all the Departed Members. Venue : Kg. Nunuk Ragang, Tompios, Ranau Organiser : Kadazan Dusun Cultural Association (KDCA) Ranau Contact : YB. Datuk Dr. Joachim Gunsalam, District Coordinating Chairman for KDCA Ranau Tel : (+60)88-713696/337 (KDCA) Fax : (+60)88-713350(KDCA) Email : kdcahq@yahoo.com
Sandakan Memorial Day (15th Aug 2016)
Remember the fallen heroes of the Australian and British prisoners-of-war (POW) who endured the the notorious Death Marches from Sandakan to Ranau in 1945. Venue : Sandakan Memorial Park Organiser : Sandakan Municipal Council Contact : Catherin Chua Tel : (+60)89-273753 Fax : (+60)89-272112 Email : Catherin.Chua@sabah.gov.my
Borneo Rhythms of Rimba (ROR) Wildlife Festival (20th-21st Aug 2016)
Venue : Rainforest Discovery Centre, Sandakan Organiser : Future Alam borneo & Proitective Action for Wildlife in Sabah through Education (PAWSE) Email : info@futurealamborneo.org Facebook : Page
The Rungus Photography & Art Exhibition (20th-21st Aug 2016)
Venue : Matunggong Town, Kudat Organiser : Rungus Photography Club Contact : Mr. Stephen Nogiris Sabala HP : (+60)16-8373910 Fax : (+60)88-663187 Email : stephnoris@yahoo.com Facebook : Group
Sago Festival (Pesta Rumbia) (20th-21st Aug 2016)
Discover the many uses of the sago palm or rumbia at one of the main tourism event highlights of Kuala Penyu. Sample delicious local delicacies including the gooey ambuyat and wriggling sago worms. Venue : Kuala Penyu Town Organiser : District Office of Kuala Penyu Contact : Abd. Rahim @ Rosli Bin Yacob Tel : (+60)87-884715 Fax : (+60)87-884229 Email : abdrahim.yacob@sabah.gov.my
Elephant & Orang Utan Run*(Tentatively 21st Aug 2016)
Tour of Borneo 2016 (21st-25th Aug 2016)
Venue : 1st stage: Kota Belud-Kudat, 2nd stage: Kudat-Kundasang, 3rd Stage, Kundasang-Keningau, 4th Stage: Keningau-Kuala Penyu, 5th Stage: Papar-Kota Belud Organiser : Borneo International Cycling Contact : Dato Fredie Sua HP : (+60)19-8035552 Fax : (+60)88-260901 Email : Info@tourofborneo.com.my Facebook : Page
Special Exhibition-‘Collection of Islamic Civilization’ (25th Aug-25th Dec 2016)
Venue : Sabah Museum Organiser : Sabah Museum Contact : Ms. Nismah Kanak Tel : (+60)88-538234 Fax : (+60)88-538231 Email : Nismah.Kanak@sabah.gov.my
Woman in History -2nd Special Exhibition (25th Aug-31st Dec 2016)
This special exhibition featuring pictures of women in the State’s history. A collection of photographs includes portraits, tatarias and daily activities of women who have been recorded as early as the 1900s. Venue : Sabah Museum Organiser : Sabah Museum Contact : Mr. Baslee Nurajim Tel : (+60)88-225033/216606 Fax : (+60)88-240230 Email : Baslee.Nurajim@sabah.gov.my URL : www.museum.sabah.gov.my
Merdeka Day Open Regatta (26th-28th Aug 2016)
Event : Kinabalu Yacht Club, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu Organiser : Kinabalu Yacht Club Contact : Tony Lai Tel : (+60)88-243007/240070 Fax : (+60)88-243007 Email : kinabaluyachtclub@yahoo.com URL : www.kinabaluyachtclub.com
Happy Parenthood Expo (26th-28th Aug 2016)
Venue : Oceanus Waterfront Mall Organiser : Eleventh Avenue Media Marketing Contact : Mr. Alfred Allen Ginsos Tel : (+60)88-383453 HP : (+60)14-9575738 Email : kkfoodevent@gmail.com Facebook : Page
National Day (31st Aug 2016)
SEPTEMBER 2016
Malaysian Craft Promotion (1st Aug-30th Sept 2016)
Venue : Piazza Harbour Mall, Sandakan Organiser : Malaysian Handicraft Development (Sabah Branch) Contact : Mohammad bin Mokhtar Tel : (+60)88-433461 / 423471 ext 205 Fax : (+60)88-424491 Email : Mohammad@kraftangan.gov.my
Festival Seni Bela Diri Sabah 2016 (3rd Sept 2016@8am)
Venue : Padang Merdeka, Kota Kinabalu
Borneo Big 6 Run 12km (4th Sept 2016)
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Rhythms Of Kinabalu (9th-10th Sept 2016)
Venue : Auditorium Kompleks JKKN Sabah Organisre : JKKN Sabah Contact : Rosdianah Binti Roman / Miss Sheronica Albert Tel : (+60)88-237051/052 Email : rosdianah@jkkn.gov.my
Kokol Nature Adventure Run (11th Sept 2016)
Venue : Kokol Hill, Manggatal Facebook : Page
Run like a Bornean (11th Sept 2016)
Venue : 1 Borneo URL : www.eventbrite.sg/e/run-like-a-bornean-2016-tickets-26069112417
Hari Raya Haji (12th Sept 2016)
Borneo Bird Festival (15th-17th Sept 2016)
Venue : Rainforest Discovery Centre, Sandakan Organiser : Sabah Tourism Board /Borneo Bird Club Sandakan Contact : Mr. Cede Prudente Tel : (+60)88-212075 Email : cedeprudente@yahoo.com URL : www.borneobirdfestival.com
Malaysia Day (16th Sept 2016)
Nunuk Ragang Heritage Run 2016 (17th Sept 2016)
Venue : Tugu Peringatan Nunuk Ragang, Ranau Organiser : Pejabat Daerah Ranau Contact : Florencia Padasian HP : (+60)10-3370123 Fax : (+60)88-876754 Email : ranaudistricrun@gmail.com Facebokk : Page
Misompuru Homestay Beach Run (17th Sept 2016)
Venue : Kudat Beaches Organiser : Misompuru Homestay Kudat Contact : Datuk Cobra Jeffry Ayah HP : (+60)16-8155056 / (+60)11-29915276 Email : cobramisompuru@live.com Facebook : Page
Flower Festival (17th-18th Sept 2016)
Sabah’s rich floral heritage is celebrated with a flower sale, competitions, games and the Ratu Bunga (Flower Queen) beauty pageant. Venue : Sabah Agriculture Park, Tenom Organiser : Sabah Agriculture Park, Tenom Contact : Mr. Osman Hj Marjuki,Acting Manager Tel : (+60)87-737952/737953 Fax : (+60)87-737571 Email : agripark@sabah.net.my
Gegar Run 10K (18th Sept 2016)
Venue : Padang Bandaran Keningau Organiser : North Borneo Empire - NBE Facebook : Page
Super Kerbau Ultra Trail Run (18th Sept 2016)
Venue : Kiulu, Tuaran Organiser : Borneo Ultra Trail Contact : Ms. Martina Yong (Event Communications) HP : (+60)10-9334800 Email : info@borneoultra.com URL : www.borneoultra.com/super/
‘Khazanah Dari Rimba’ Special Exhibition (22nd Sept-31st Dec 2016)
Malaysia's jungles are a rich source of materials for handicraft, medicine, beauty products and more. Venue : Sabah Museum Organiser : Sabah Museum Contact : Mr. Janis Galaip Tel : (+60)88-225033 / 216606 Fax : (+60)88-240230 Email : Janis.Galip@sabah.gov.my URL : museum.sabah.gov.my
Borneo International Orchid Show (BIOS) (23rd-25th Sept 2016)
Venue : Kota Kinabalu City Hall Organiser : Borneo Orchid Society Sabah Contact : Alice Ong,Secretariat Tel : (+60)10-9315123 Fax : (+60)88-729942 Email : borneoorchidsocietysabah@gmail.com Facebook : Page
Sleep over at the Museum & Night Safari at the Sabah Museum (25th-26th Sept 2016)
Venue : Sabah Museum Organiser : Sabah Museum Contact : Ms. Norsiah Jerin Tel : (+60)88-225033/216606 Fax : (+60)88-240230 Email : Norsiah.Jerin@sabah.gov.my URL : museum.sabah.gov.my
OCTOBER 2016
Sabah Women Painters Art Exhibition (11th Jul-16th Oct 2016)
Venue : Conservation Centre, Sabah Art Gallery Organiser : Sabah Art Gallery Contact : Ms. Sara E. Ahmad Tel : (+60)88-268748/825/875 Fax : (+60)88-210040 Email : sara.sabahart@gmail.com / art.gallery.sabah@gmail.com URL : www.sabah.gov.my/artgallery/
Birthday of Sabah Head of State (1st Oct 2016)
Organiser : Kota Kinabalu City Hall Contact : Syron A. Tunggolou Tel : (+60)88-521800 Fax : (+60)88-219175 Email : syron@dbkk.sabah.gov.my
The Signature Food Fest 2016 (3rd Edition) (Signature Showcase) (1st-2nd Oct 2016)
Venue : Oceanus Waterfront Mall Kota Kinabalu Organiser : Eleventh Avenue Marketing Contact : Mr. Alfred Allen Ginsos Tel : (+60)88-383453 HP : (+60)14-9575738 Email : kkfoodevent@gmail.com Facebook : Page
1st Sabah Food Truck Festival (1st-2nd Oct 2016)
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The Signature Food Fest 2016 (3rd Edition) (Signature Offer) (1st-30th Oct 2016)
Venue : Oceanus Waterfront Mall Kota Kinabalu Organiser : Eleventh Avenue Marketing Contact : Mr. Alfred Allen Ginsos Tel : (+60)88-383453 HP : (+60)14-9575738 Email : kkfoodevent@gmail.com Facebook : Page
Malaysian Craft Promotion 2016 (1st Oct-30th Nov 2016)
Venue : Entrance 1 & Ground Floor Centre Atrium, 1 Borneo Hypermall, Kota Kinabalu Organiser : Malaysian Handicraft Development Contact : Mohammad bin Mokhtar Tel : (+60)88-433461 / 423471 ext 205 Fax : (+60)88-424491 Email : Mohammad@kraftangan.gov.my
Pesta Buku Borneo 2016 (6th-10th Oct 2016)
Venue : 1Borneo Hypermall Organiser : Penerbit Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Contact : Anicius Justin Adeh/Pegawai Penerbitan Tel : (+60)88-320000 ext 1104/88-320096 Fax : (+60)88-320046 Email : anicius@ums.edu.my
Borneo Eco Film Festival (7th Oct 2016)
Organiser : Borneo Eco Film Festival Tel : (+60)88-250443 Fax : (+60)88-393539 Email : info@beff.org.my URL : www.beff.org.my
31st Sabah Annual Art Selection Exhibition (7th Oct 2016-31st Jan 2017)
Venue : Conservation Centre, Sabah Art Gallery Organiser : Sabah Art Gallery Contact : Ms. Sara E. Ahmad Tel : (+60)88-268748/825/875 Fax : (+60)88-210040 Email : sara.sabahart@gmail.com / art.gallery.sabah@gmail.com URL : www.sabah.gov.my/artgallery/
Kota Kinabalu City Tourism Treasure Hunt (8th Oct 2016)
Venue : Kota Kinabalu City Hall Organiser : Kota Kinabalu City Hall Contact : Zainuddin Abdul Goyoh Tel : (+60)88-521800 Fax : (+60)88-219175 Email : Zainuddin.AbdGoyoh@dbkk.sabah.gov.my
Exhibitions in conjunction with Malaysia’s 53th Anniversary and Birthday Tuan Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sabah (8th Oct-31st Dec 2016)
Organiser : Sabah Museum Contact : Mr. Arif Abd. Hamid Tel : (+60)88-225033 /216606 Fax: (+60)88-240230 Email : Arif.AbdHamid@sabah.gov.my
World Animal Day-Wild Run 2016 (9th Oct 2016)
Venue : Likas Stadium Carpark Organiser : Performance Sportz HP : (+60)12-8011979 Email : valiantevent@gmail.com
Grand Premium Beauty Workshop (13th Oct 2016)
Venue : Soluxe Hotel, Kota Kinabalu Organiser : Bedazzled Airis Bridal & Events Pte. Ltd. Tel : (+60)12-3636304
29th Mt. Kinabalu International Climbathon-Adventure (15th-16th Oct 2016)
Set on Malaysia’s highest mountain, the Climbathon takes runners to the summit of Mt. Kinabalu within hours where the average time climbing the mountain takes 2 days. Venue : Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Organiser : Sabah Tourism Board/ Sri Pelancongan Sabah Contact : Zachary Mobijohn Tel : (+60)88-232121 Fax : (+60)88-265540 Email : zachary@sabahtourism.com
2nd Sabah International Tattoo Convention (21st-23rd Oct 2016)
Venue : Hyatt Regency Kinabalu Organiser : Koiyak Gloves Contact : Brandon Oldy HP : (+60)14-3731319 Email : info@sabahtattooconvention.com URL : sabahtattooconvention.com/
Tamu Besar Kota Belud (22nd-23rd Oct 2016)
The Tamu Besar is the biggest traditional open-air market held in Sabah. Venue : Town Padang, Kota Belud Organiser : District Office of Kota Belud Contact : Mr. Peter Jiton, Assistant District Officer (Administration) Tel : (+60)88-976622 ext 16 Fax : (+60)88-977064 Email : Peter.Jiton@sabah.gov.my
1st Tuaran Duathlon (23rd Oct 2016)
Venue : Tuaran, Sabah Facebook : Page
Super Kerbau Ultra Trail (23rd Oct 2016)
Notolon Tarob Festival (25th Oct 2016)
The Notolon Tarob Festival (Solar Eclipse) is held on the 24th of October to commemorate the solar eclipse that took place in the Matunggong District on the same date in 1994. This phenomenon is rare and highly feared by the Rungus people as they believe an eclipse is a sign of disaster if they are unable to appease a young sky god named Tarob. The celebration is held for several hours in a longhouse, where family and friends gather to sing and dance to the mesmerizing beat of the gong. Venue : Kg Tinangol, Matunggong, Kudat Organiser : Rungus Photography Club Contact : Mr. Stephen Nogiris Sabala HP : (+60)16-8373910 Fax : (+60)88-663187 Email : stephnoris@yahoo.com
15th Matunggong Gong Festival (28th-29th Oct 2016)
The gong is one of the quintessential musical instruments of Sabah and is produced by craftmakers at Sumangkap Village in Matunggong. See how they are made and played to produce the unique sounds of ethnic Sabah music. Organiser : Matunggong Sub-district Office Contact : Bianus Kontong Tel : (+60)88-613760 HP : (+60)10-4095599 Fax : (+60)88-613786 Email : bianus.kontong@sabah.gov.my
Sabah International Travel Fair (Sabah ITF) featuring Asia Pacific Travel Fair 2016 (28th-30th Oct 2016)
Venue : Oceanus Waterfront Mall, Kota Kinabalu Organiser : IIEC Midas & Supported by SATTA Contact : Genevieve Anthony/Dolly Jimayol/ Dato' Seri Winston Liaw Tel : (+60)88-222939 Fax : (+60)88-222985 Email : genevieve@iecmidas.com.my
Menumbok Fishermen Festival (Pesta Nelayan Menumbok) (28th-30th Oct 2016)
The fishing community of Menumbok is celebrated for its contribution to the economic development of the district in this festival which is also a show of appreciation for the bountiful harvest from the sea. Venue : Mempakul Beach, Menumbok Organiser : Menumbok Sub-District Office Contact : Mr.Awang Tajudin bin Ag.Bahar Tel : (+60)87-831216 Fax : (+60)87-831071 Email : AgTajudin.AgBahar@sabah.gov.my
The Most Beautiful Thing 2016 Ultra Trail Marathon 50K / 100K (29th Oct 2016)
Organiser : Sabah Adventure Challenge Contact : Mr Azman Avtar S. Sandu, Race Director HP : (+60)16-2190757 Fax : (+60)87-414199 Email : info@sabahadventurechallenge.com
Halloween Run (29th Oct 2016)
Venue : Likas Parking Lot, Likas Sport Complex Organiser : EVENTfinder. Kota Kinabalu Contact : Susan Shahira, Auther J. Datuk Kimon HP : (+60)19-8812236 Tel : (+60)88-249945 Email : eventfinderkk@gmail.com Facebook : Page
Fight Fest III: Kingdom Comes (29th-30th Oct 2016)
Venue : Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, Kota Kinabalu Contact : Johan Julian Lee HP : (+60)16-8311440 Email : silver_hand81@yahoo.com Facebook : Page
Dance Mania (30th Oct 2016)
Venue : Foo Chow Hall, Kota Kinabalu Facebook : Page
26th Borneo Safari International Off Road Challenge (30th Oct-6th Nov 2016)
Venue : Sabah Tourism Board, Jalan Gaya Organiser : Sabah Four Wheel Drive Association Contact : Mr. Bonnie Alberto (Honorary Secretary) HP : (+60)14-8503456 Email : bonnie_9w6ba@yahoo.com Facebook : Page
Balik Kampung School Activities (31st Oct-1st Nov 2016)
Students are invited to spend a night at the museum's Heritage Village where a variety of activities take place, recreating the atmosphere of balik kampung. Venue : Heritage Village, Sabah Museum Complex Organiser : Sabah Museum Contact : Ms. Mariana Linggan Tel : (+60)88-225033/216606 Fax : (+60)88-240230 Email : Mariana.Linggan@sabah.gov.my URL : museum.sabah.gov.my
NOVEMBER 2016
Malaysian Craft Promotion 2016 (1st Oct-30th Nov 2016)
Venue : Entrance 1 & Ground Floor Centre Atrium, 1 Borneo Hypermall, Kota Kinabalu Organiser : Malaysian Handicraft Development Contact : Mohammad bin Mokhtar Tel : (+60)88-433461 / 423471 ext 205 Fax : (+60)88-424491 Email : Mohammad@kraftangan.gov.my
26th Borneo Safari International Off Road Challenge (30th Oct-6th Nov 2016)
Venue : Sabah Tourism Board, Jalan Gaya Organiser : Sabah Four Wheel Drive Association Contact : Mr. Bonnie Alberto (Honorary Secretary) HP : (+60)14-8503456 Email : bonnie_9w6ba@yahoo.com Facebook : Page
Balik Kampung School Activities (31st Oct-1st Nov 2016)
Students are invited to spend a night at the museum's Heritage Village where a variety of activities take place, recreating the atmosphere of balik kampung. Venue : Heritage Village, Sabah Museum Complex Organiser : Sabah Museum Contact : Ms. Mariana Linggan Tel : (+60)88-225033/216606 Fax : (+60)88-240230 Email : Mariana.Linggan@sabah.gov.my URL : museum.sabah.gov.my
Bejewelled Lifestyle Fair (4th-6th Nov 2016)
Venue : 1st Floor Oceanus Waterfront Mall Tel : (+60)88-274987
Borneon Run (5th Nov 2016)
Venue : Likas Sports Complex - Tanjung Lipat Kota Kinabalu Organiser : Performance Sportz Contact : Alan Chong /Douglas Yu, Race Director Tel : (+60)88-212268 Fax : (+06)88-212268 Email : douglas@performancesportz.com / alan@thinkworkshop.com.my URL : borneonrun.com/ Facebook : Page
Kota Marudu Festival 2016 (5th-6th Nov 2016)
Venue : Dataran Pentas Utama Kota Marudu & Town Field Kota Marudu Organiser : Kota Marudu District Office Contact : Mr. Arnold Joibi, District Officer Email : Arnold.joibi@sabah.gov.my
1st Tuaran Century Ride (6th Nov 2016)
Venue : Tuaran, Sabah Facebook : Page
Festival Bimbingan Seni Budaya (12th Nov 2016 @ 8pm)
Venue : Auditorium Kompleks JKKN Sabah
X-men Run (20th Nov 2016)
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Borneo Endurance Race (20th Nov 2016)
Venue : Kota Kinabalu
Bamboo Music Festival (23rd Nov 2016)
Celebrate the versatility of the bamboo in the form of musical expression. Venue : Tun Hamdan Community Hall, Tamparuli Organiser : Tamparuli Sub-District Office Contact : Mr. Celestinus Lawanding,Assistant District Officer Tel : (+60)88-782154 Fax : (+60)88-782871 Email : Celestinus.Lawanding@sabah.gov.my
Zombies Infested (26th Nov 2016)
Kokol Hill Challange 2016 (27th Nov 2016)
Venue : Kokol Hill Organiser : EVENTfinder. Kota Kinabalu Contact : Susan Shahira Tel/Fax : (+60)88-249945 HP : (+60)19-8812236 Email : eventfinderkk@gmail.com
DECEMBER 2016
Woman in History -2nd Special Exhibition (25th Aug-31st Dec 2016)
This special exhibition featuring pictures of women in the State’s history. A collection of photographs includes portraits, tatarias and daily activities of women who have been recorded as early as the 1900s. Venue : Sabah Museum Organiser : Sabah Museum Contact : Mr. Baslee Nurajim Tel : (+60)88-225033/216606 Fax : (+60)88-240230 Email : Baslee.Nurajim@sabah.gov.my URL : www.museum.sabah.gov.my
‘Khazanah Dari Rimba’ Special Exhibition (22nd Sept-31st Dec 2016)
Malaysia's jungles are a rich source of materials for handicraft, medicine, beauty products and more. Venue : Sabah Museum Organiser : Sabah Museum Contact : Mr. Janis Galaip Tel : (+60)88-225033 / 216606 Fax : (+60)88-240230 Email : Janis.Galip@sabah.gov.my URL : museum.sabah.gov.my
Exhibitions in conjunction with Malaysia’s 53th Anniversary and Birthday Tuan Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sabah (8th Oct-31st Dec 2016)
Organiser : Sabah Museum Contact : Mr. Arif Abd. Hamid Tel : (+60)88-225033 /216606 Fax: (+60)88-240230 Email : Arif.AbdHamid@sabah.gov.my
Kinabalu Park Community Day (2nd-3rd Dec 2016)
Kinabalu Park Community Day acknowledges the local communities residing around the Kinabalu Park and celebrates the listing of the park as one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. Venue : Kinabalu Park Organiser : Sabah Parks & Community of Mount Kinabalu Tel : (+60)88-889888 Fax : (+60)88-889068 Email : ymiki84@yahoo.com / kinabaluoperationcentre@gmail.com
Facon Education Fair (3rd Dec 2016@12pm-4pm)
Venue : The Klagan Hotel, Kota Kinabalu Organiser : Facon Exhibitions Sdn. Bhd. & International Trade Fairs (S) Pte Ltd Facebook : Page
Borneo Bug Fest (3rd-4th Dec 2016)
Venue : Kota Kinabalu City Hall Organiser : Kinabalu Volkswagen Club Contact : Mr. Aderen Yagang/ Mr. Jerome Kissi HP : (+60)14-7031400 / 016-8180991 Fax : (+60)88-244544
2nd Kiulu Adventure Challenge (4th Dec 2016)
This challenge will let adventure enthusiast the exsperiance of running, mountain biking, rafting and other outdoor activities all in one, set in the beautiful district of Kiulu known for its white water rafting. Venue : Kiulu District Organiser : Sri Pelancongan Sabah/Kiulu Tourism Association Contact : Zachary Mobijohn Tel : (+60)88-232121 Fax : (+60)88-265540 Email : zachary@sabahtourism.com
Combat Warrior Run + 2 Obstacles (4th Dec 2016)
Venue : Likas Sport Complex Area Facebook : Page
Borneo Latte Art Competition (4th Dec 2016)
Organiser : Borneo Coffee Alliance Facebook : Page
Ba … Let’s Go To The Park (4th-5th Dec 2016)
This two-day event features a variety of fun activities and competitions for the family to enjoy, including a mountain bike race, fishing tournament and treasure hunt. Venue : Sabah Agriculture Park, Tenom Organiser : Sabah Agriculture Park, Tenom Contact : Mr. Osman Hj Marjuki,Acting Manager Tel : (+60)87-737952 / 737953 Fax : (+60)87-737571 Email : agripark@sabah.net.my
Sabah Wellness Expo (9th-11th Dec 2016)
Venue : Oceanus Waterfront Mall Organiser : Eleventh Avenue Marketing Contact : Mr. Alfred Allen Ginsos Tel : (+60)88-383453 HP : (+60)14-9575738 Email : kkfoodevent@gmail.com Facebook : Page
Hobbycon (10th-11th Dec 2016)
Venue : Likas Sports Complex Badminton Court, Kota Kinabalu Organiser : Hobbycon Contact : Johan Julian Lee HP : (+60)16-8311440 Email : contact@hobbycon.my
Mountain Run (11th Dec 2016)
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Keningau Paragliding Site Launching (11th Dec 2016)
Venue : Bunsit/ Bandukan Organiser : Koperasi Belia Maju Keningau Berhad Contact : En. Jude James Email : keningauparagliding2016.blog Facebook : Page
Super Kerbau Ultra Trail Run (11th Dec 2016)
Venue : Kiulu, Tuaran Organiser : Borneo Ultra Trail Contact : Ms. Martina Yong (Event Communications) HP : (+60)10-9334800 Email : info@borneoultra.com URL : www.borneoultra.com/super/
KK Christmas Celebration (13th-16th Dec 2016)
Venue : Padang Merdeka, Kota Kinabalu Organiser : Kota Kinabalu City Hall & Sabah Council of Churches Contact : Neil Mah (SCC) & Benedick Oliver Lidadun (DBKK) Tel : (+60)88-521800 Fax : (+60)88-219175 Email : neilcpc@gmail.com
Santa Run Kota Kinabalu 2016 (18th Dec 2016)
Venue : Likas Stadium Organiser : Bright Torch Sdn. Bhd. Contact : Jerelyn Lai (+60)19-8323216 / Jessica Alex (+60)19-8622019 Facebook : Page
Christmas Day (25th Dec 2016)
Kinabalu Volkswagen Club
Event Venue
Kota Kinabalu City Hall
Contact Person
Mr. Aderen Yagang/ Mr. Jerome Kissi
014-7031400, 016-8180991
088-244544
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