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Malaysia Marathon 2026

Aug 30, 2026 Kuala Lumpur

The Malaysia Marathon 2026 is an inaugural mass-participation running event held in Kuala Lumpur on August 30, coinciding with the 69th National Day celebration. Featuring 25,000 runners across four categories including a...

Marathon Running +6

Sarawak Ku Sayang Programme

Aug 28-30, 2026 Mukah

The Sarawak Ku Sayang Programme is a regional cultural event scheduled to take place in Mukah, Sarawak. Originally planned for August 28 to 30, 2026, the programme was postponed by the Sarawak...

Cultural events Community festival +3

Jom Makan Ipoh 2026 Expo

Aug 28-30, 2026 Ipoh

The Jom Makan Ipoh 2026 Expo is a three-day culinary and cultural festival held from August 28 to 30, 2026, at Palo 101 in Ipoh, Malaysia. Organized to coincide with Merdeka Month,...

Food Festival Culinary Heritage +4

Stakan Unity Carnival

Aug 26-30, 2026 Kota Samarahan

The Stakan Unity Carnival, originally scheduled to take place from August 26 to 30, 2026, in Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, has been postponed. The decision was made by the Kota Samarahan Municipal Council...

Carnival Community Event +3

Fiesta Lumut 2026

Aug 29, 2026 Lumut

Fiesta Lumut 2026 is a community-focused festival held at Dataran Putra Lumut to celebrate Malaysia's 69th Independence Day. The event transforms the area into a pedestrianized hub through a Car-Free Day initiative,...

Independence Day Merdeka +6

15th Malaysian Scout Jamboree

Aug 29, 2026 Batu Kawan

The 15th Malaysian Scout Jamboree is a significant national youth gathering taking place at the Penang State Stadium in Batu Kawan. This major event marks the jamboree's return to the state of...

Scouting Youth +5

National-level Maulidur Rasul Celebration

Aug 25, 2026 Serdang

The National-level Maulidur Rasul Celebration is held in Serdang, Malaysia, on August 25, 2026. This religious festival commemorates the birth of Prophet Muhammad, featuring a speech by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar...

Religious Festival Islamic +5

Maulidur Rasul 1448H/2026M gathering

Aug 25, 2026 Miri

The Maulidur Rasul 1448H/2026M celebration in Miri, Sarawak, will be held as an indoor gathering at the Miri Indoor Stadium on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The original procession and its associated public...

Religious Festival Islamic +2

Sukan Rakyat KDJA

Aug 23, 2026 Kuching

The Sukan Rakyat KDJA is a community folk games program held in Kuching, Sarawak, organized by the Kuching Division Journalists’ Association. The event features a variety of traditional sports and activities aimed...

Traditional Sports Folk Games +5

PB60 Fest

Aug 21-23, 2026 Malaysia

PB60 Fest is a three-day celebration marking the 60th anniversary of Public Bank Berhad. Held at the 1 Utama Shopping Centre in Malaysia, the event features live performances by prominent Malaysian artists,...

Anniversary Music festival +4

Borneo Animation and Games Festival 2026

Aug 19-23, 2026 Kuching

The Borneo Animation and Games Festival (BAGFEST) 2026 is a digital content and creative industry festival scheduled to take place in Kuching, Malaysia, from August 19 to 23, 2026. Co-organised by MDEC...

Animation Games +8

Penang Puppet Festival 2026

Aug 12-23, 2026 Penang

Penang Puppet Festival 2026 is a puppetry festival in Penang celebrating traditional and contemporary puppetry. The third edition features performances, exhibitions, artist talks, workshops, forums and community programmes focused on puppetry heritage...

Puppetry Cultural Festival +4

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