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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

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

Padawan Health Carnival

Aug 22, 2026 Padawan

The Padawan Health Carnival is scheduled for August 22, 2026, featuring a 5km Fun Run, health screening activities, and sales booths. The event will be held at St Philip Parish Church in...

Health Fun Run +3

Borneo-Japan NewTrends Trade Expo 2026

Aug 15-16, 2026 Kuching

The Borneo-Japan NewTrends Trade Expo 2026 is an inaugural two-day event in Kuching that blends Japanese pop culture with regional business networking. Held at The Everly Lhesson, the expo focuses on the...

Japanese Culture Trade Expo +7

Kuching Festival

Aug 8-16, 2026 Kuching

The Kuching Festival is an annual community celebration held in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, organized by the Kuching South City Council (MBKS). Taking place from August 8 to August 16, 2026, the festival...

Community festival Food Festival +4

IWCT Handicraft Competition 2025/2026 Prize-giving Ceremony

Aug 15, 2026 Kuching

The IWCT Handicraft Competition 2025/2026 Prize-giving Ceremony was held on August 15, 2026, in Kuching to honor local artisans and preserve Iban cultural heritage. Organized by the Iban Women Charitable Trust, the...

Handicrafts Iban +6

Kuching Festival Martial Arts Display 2026

Aug 14, 2026 Kuching

The Kuching Festival Martial Arts Display 2026 is a public showcase held on August 14 at the Sarawak Hockey Stadium, featuring live demonstrations of multiple martial arts disciplines including Taiji, Taekwondo, Wushu,...

Festival Martial Arts +5

Hungry Ghost Festival

Aug 13, 2026 Sarawak

The Hungry Ghost Festival, or Zhongyuan Jie, is a month-long traditional Chinese religious observance in Malaysia that begins on August 13, 2026. The festival involves honoring ancestors and wandering spirits through offerings...

Religious Festival Chinese Tradition +4

Kuching Festival International Friendship Cities Night

Jul 31 - Aug 2, 2026 Kuching

The Kuching Festival International Friendship Cities Night is a three-night cultural showcase held at the MBKS Theatre, Kuching Park, from July 31 to August 2, 2026. Organized by the Kuching South City...

Cultural Festival International +9

Sarawak Jom Heboh “Segulai Sejalai” Carnival 2026

Jul 31 - Aug 2, 2026 Kota Samarahan

Sarawak Jom Heboh “Segulai Sejalai” Carnival 2026 is a three-day public carnival taking place from July 31 to August 2, 2026, at the grounds beside the Kota Samarahan Municipal Council. The programme...

Community Carnival Live music +6

State-level Warrior’s Day Parade Ceremony 2026

Jul 31, 2026 Petra Jaya

The State-level Warrior’s Day Parade Ceremony 2026 was held in Petra Jaya, Sarawak, on July 31 to honour six Sarawakian recipients of the Panglima Gagah Berani medal for their bravery and national...

Commemorative Ceremony Military Parade +2

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