Pesta Rumbia (Sago Fest)6 – 8 July 2007
Tha annual Sago Fest is held to highlight the district of KualaPenyu and the traditional use of sago palm. Look out foractivities such as the colourful performances by the DusunTatana and Bisaya communities of Kuala Penyu, sample localfruits, witness the rumbia atap (roof) making demonstrationand competition, traditional sago processing display and manymore.Organiser: Kuala Penyu DistrictFor further info: Hasbi Abdul Ghaffar / Leonard S. PoyongTel: +60 87 884751Fax: +60 87 884229Email: Hasbi.AbdGhaffar@sabah.gov.my / Leonard.Poyong@sabah.gov.my
Nunuk Ragang Annual Visit6 – 7 July 2007
Tha annual visit to the Nunuk Ragang monument in Kg.Tompios, Ranau is to commemorate the origin of theKadazandusun’s first settlement before they spread to otherparts of Sabah. Ablessing ceremony will be performed by theBobolians or traditional priests / priestesses followed byactivities such as cultural performances, open market or‘tamu’, exhibition on Kadazandusun culture andmerry-making.Organiser: KDCANunuk Ragang Visit CommitteeFor further info: Dr. Othman MinuddinTel: +60 88 713696, 019 8828817Fax: +60 88 713350, 238751Email: bovis@asia.com
Sutera Harbour 7K Sunset Charity Run 20077 July 2007
This is a fun way to raise funds for the needy. There will be noprize awarded to ‘winners’of the run, but runners whocomplete the 7K routes within 77 minutes will qualify for themain lucky draw. This is a fun event where the whole familycan participate in various activities held in conjunction with therun, such as lucky draws, and enjoy live entertainment duringthe finale. There will also be food and game stalls for all.Organiser: Sutera Harbour ResortFor further info: Communications DepartmentTel: +60 88 318888 ext 3341Fax: +60 88 303338Email: communications@suteraharbour.com.my
Tuaran Cultural Carnival & Tamu Besar7--8 July
Make your way to the district of Tuaran this month for theTuaran Cultural Carnival. Meet the friendly local folks whilelearning more about their fascinating culture through acelebration of music, dance, handicraft exhibition andtraditional sports and games at the Tuaran Town Field.Organiser: Sabah Cultural BoardFor further info: Mackey Apison / Jeffry TeoTel: +60 88 268812, 268789 Fax: +60 88 264235Email: Mackey.Apison@sabah.gov.my
Comic and Cartoon Exhibition12 July – 6 August 2007
Come and see a humourous outlook on the daily life ofSabahans through the Comic and Cartoon Exhibition thismonth at the Sabah Art Gallery. Featuring some of Sabah’svery own talents, another exhibition organized by the Galleryyou won’t want to miss.Organiser: Sabah Art GalleryFor further info: Datuk Mohd. Yaman Hj. Ahmad MusTel: +60 88 268875Fax: +60 88 210040Email: gallery_9@msn.com
1,000 Voices Mega Concert For Peace15 July 2007
Join some 1,000 choir members as they lend their musicaltalents in the name of peace and charity this July at the LikasFootball Stadium on 15 July from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm. Jointlyorganised by the Adventist Development Foundation (ADF)and the Adventist Laymen’s Services and Industry (ALSI), theconcert will feature performances of various choir groups andartistes including the Golden Angel from South Korea and theAmbassador of the award-winning choir from AdventistUniversity of the Philippines.Organiser: Adventist Development Foundation (ADF)The Adventist Laymen’s Services and Industry (ALSI),For further info:Dr. Saiman bin SandahDatuk Joniston BangkuaiPatrick ChooNoriah PalalunTel: +6017-811 1355 / 012 802 1023 / 019 8808168 / 013 8667621 / Email: charlesandah@yahoo.com or npstella@yahoo.com
Sutera Harbour Senior Amateur Open 200721 – 22 July 2007
The Championship is open to all amateur senior golfers with ahandicap index of 23.8 and below. Senior players must beabove the age of 50 as of 1st July 2007.Organiser: Sutera Harbour Golf ClubFor further info:Communications DepartmentTel: +60 88 318888 ext 3341Fax: +60 88 303338Email: communications@suteraharbour.com.my
Pesta Gambus 200728 – 29 July 2007
The Gambus (lute) is one of the oldest stringed musicalinstruments made by the Brunei-Malay community in the WestCoast of Sabah. It is normally played with other musicalinstruments such as violin, rebana, flute (suling and seruling)during joyous celebrations of this community. Join the folks ofPapar as they celebrate the Gambus with a myriad of eventsduring this two days celebration.Organiser: Persatuan Masyarakat Brunei SabahFor further info:Datuk Haji Yusof bin Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Mohd. KassimTel: +60 88 215732Fax: +60 88 214281Email: Yusof.Kassim@sabah.gov.my
The Farmers. Breeders and Fishermen’s Day 200726-29July 2007
For the 8th consecutive year, this event aims to give duerecognition to farmers, breeders and fishermen’s contributionto the food industry and agriculture development in the state.This is the perfect time to discover most of the local productsfrom food and fruits, to livestock at its best! The event will takeplace at the Tamu KPD site from 8am till evening.Organiser: Ministry of Agriculture and Food IndustryFor further info: Puan Jainah MarkumTel: +60 88 283686Fax: +60 88 261742Email: Jainah.Markum@sabah.gov.my
Agnes Keith Day27 July
The birthday of writer Agnes Keith, who coined the term ‘Landbelow the Wind’, will be commemorated this month at theAgnes Keith House in Sandakan. The event will also see thelaunching of a book on Agnes Keith by Sabah Museum. Besure to take the opportunity to visit the historical home of thislegendary writer and learn more about her adventures duringher time in Borneo.Organiser: Sabah Museum / Sandakan Municipal CouncilFor further info: Stella Moo / Catherin ChuaTel: +60 88 253199 / 089-224026Fax: +60 88 222798E-mail: Catherin.Chua@sabah.gov.my
Hari Pahlawan31 July 2007
This day commemorates Malaysia, Australian, British andNew Zealand soldiers, past and present, for their bravery andnoble work in protecting the nation during the war. It is a dayto remember those who died at battle withlaying wreaths at memorials in Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan.Organisers: Kota Kinabalu City HallSandakan Municipal CouncilFor further info: Elizabeth Borubui / Catherine ChuaTel: +60 88 521800, +60 89 224026Fax: +60 88316137,089 272112Email: elizabeth@dbkk.sabah.gov.my / Catherin.Chua@sabah.gov.my
Pesta RumbiaSutera Harbour 7KSunset Charity Run
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