 JULY July 2002 An evening of music performed by Sarah Miller Now a classical clarinetist from the UK, Sarah Miller was a scholarship student at the world famous Royal College of Music where she won all the woodwind prizes. She has recorded and broadcast for the BBC Radio and Television as well as performed with several major UK orchestras. Organiser: Kota Kinabalu Music Society For further info: Helen Tseu Tel: 088 - 437322 Fax: 088 - 249200 E-mail: hemiola@tm.net.my --- 27 July 2002 2nd Sutera Harbour 7K Sunset Charity Run Held in conjunction with the 2nd anniversary of the official opening of Sutera Harbour Resort, the event is a run-for-funds targeting 7,000 runners. All proceeds will go to a main charitable beneficiary. Organiser: Sutera Harbour Resort For further info: Foo Kia Inn (Vice President Corporate) Tel: 088-253131 Fax: 088-253663 Email: suterar2@tm.net.my --- 28 July 2002 5th International Mt. Kinabalu Mountain Bike Challenge 2002 With a distance of 22km, the Challenge starts and ends at the foothills of Mt. Kinabalu at a village called Kg. Kiau. This year's racecourse will offer the best of its adventure and promises to be tougher and more challenging than the previous years'. Organiser: Sabah Mountain Biking Association (SAMBA) / Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn Bhd For further info: Dr. Fiona Lim / Balwant Singh Kler Tel: 088 - 256788 / 232121 Fax: 088 - 256788 / 265540 Email: drfionalim@yahoo.com balwant@sabahtourism.com website: www.yello.com.my/samba --- 31 July 2002 Hari Pahlawan This day commemorates Malaysian soldiers, past and present, for their bravery and nobel work of protecting this nation. It is a day to lay wreaths at memorials and to remember those who died at battle. Organiser: Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) For further info: Elizabeth Borubui Tel: 088 - 239500 AUGUST 1 - 31 August 2002 Traditional Food and Drink Exhibition The natural environment of Sabah offers an astounding variety of vegetables and other foods, and visitors will have the opportunity to sample deliciously healthful specialties, prepared in traditional way in 'Monsopiad House' Organiser: Monsopiad Cultural Village For further info: Aima Bajerai / Herman Schulz Tel: 088 - 761336 Fax: 088 - 761680 E-mail: mcv@tm.net.my --- 10 August 2002 Konica State Wide Photo Contest A photography competition aimed at promoting the art of photography and tourism which will be held at Palm Square of the Centre Point Shopping Complex in Kota Kinabalu. Organiser: Ik-Huan (Sabah) Sdn Bhd For further info: Chin Chee Chung (Manager) Tel: 088 - 429318 Fax: 088 - 429317 E-mail: kenchin@pc.jaring.my August 2002 Malaysia Mega Sale (Sabah) The 2nd part of the nationwide shopping carnival held in conjunction with the Merdeka month celebration. Organiser: Sabah Tourism Promotion Corporation / Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board / Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn Bhd For further info: Deputy General Manager - Gordon Yapp, Sabah Tourism / Zachary Mobijohn, Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn Bhd Tel: 088-212121/232121 Fax: 088-212075/265540 Email: info@sabahtourism.com August 2002 7th Merdeka Regatta Held over a period of one week, the Merdeka Regatta is a series of 12 races using different classes of boats. Organised to commemorate Malaysia's Independence Day, the race is open to sailors from around the world. Organiser: Kinabalu Yatch Club / Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn Bhd For further info: Charles Miao (Commodore) / Balwant Singh Kler Tel: 088 - 250391 / 223490 / 232121 Fax:088 - 223404 / 265540 Email: kyctaru@tm.net.my or balwant@sabahtourism.com 31 August 2002 National Day This colourful day starts on the eve of National Day with thousands of people thronged at the Padang Merdeka in celebration of Independence Day with concerts, cultural shows and fireworks. It marks the 45th birthday of Malaysia, where the whole city is decorated with bright lights and lots of fun activities. For further info: Sabah Tourism Promotion Corporation Tel: 088-212121 Fax: 212075 Email: info@sabahtourism.com Note: Extract from Sabah Tourism Ministry
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