Sarawak Tourism Event Guide
Sarawak Tourism Event Guide
Welcome to the 1 Edition of Silabur Ultra Trail 2023. This adventure event is presented to
st The Baleh–Kapit Raft Safari is an annual event held along Rajang River. This challenging
you by Alpha Sports Event and supported by Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and boat race takes contestants on an adventurous journey through rapids and whirlpools.
Calendar of Performing Arts Sarawak. It will take place at Kpg. Lobang Batu, Tebedu roughly 40Km
from Serian town and 100km from Kuching City. The course cover natural mountain trail
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Tourism Events and the magnificent of Silabur Cave or also known as Jade Cave. There will be 4 categories
of 8KM, 15KM, 30KM and 60 KM trail to be discover. 24th Jun - 2nd Jul 28th Jul - 20th Aug
Kuching Festival
Pesta Lada Julau
Alpha Sports Event & Serian Resident Office May-June MBKS and its vicinity
Safari Memancing Tanjung Manis Julau Town
03 1 Singai and Serikin Dirt Bike and Funrace trying to outrace each other, riding on bare buffalo back. Another highlight of the festival is
“Ratu Babulang” that draws many Bisaya lasses to vie for this annual beauty crown.
1Singai Tondong Bau & Serikin Motorcross Field Bintulu 21KM Run is a unique half marathon run. It offer the spectacular view of the
Sarawak Bisaya Association beach along the Tanjung Kidurong and Bintulu Town. While running, the runners will Located on a saddle of the 1,600 foot Mount Jagoi, the
A friendly motorcross competition held at Tondong Motorcross Circuit for all
019-8955853 experience the sunrise along the beach and the beautiful scenery along the route.
Bung Jagoi Day village is a melting pot of cultures for the Jagoi dialectal
motorcross lovers.
Bintulu Development Authority Bung Jagoi Heritage Centre group. Bung Jagoi and its old settlement would certainly
Pusat Khidmat N2 be worth considering for formal listing as Sarawak natural
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and historical sites.
A chance to explore Wisma Sanyan, which is considered to be among the tallest buildings in 013-8096362 Koperasi Fairy Cave
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Sarawak! Running up this building will take sport enthusiasts to higher level of physical and
Pesta Saratok is held annually to maintain part of the
mental endurance.
The annual cross country event organised by Serian District Council. The event is open 1st-30th district’s plan to boost the local tourism and food industry.
Sibu Municipal Council
084-333411 084-320240 1st-14th 11th-13th for local and international participants and it also showcasing the vibrant culture of the
Bidayuh people at Tebedu.
Pesta Saratok The highlight of the festival is Saratok Regatta which will be
held for 3 days at Tebingan Sungai Krian. 08
Tatau Regatta Borneo Performing Dataran Sri Kalaka,
Tatau Waterfront
Arts Symposium Serian District Council Saratok Saratok District Office
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Bintulu Mountain Bike (MTB) Challenge aims at promoting
18th-19th Bintulu as a tourist destination to build the tourism image
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Kuching
Majlis Seni Sarawak
3rd-5th
Bintulu Mountain of Sarawak through the participation of other states as well
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ASEAN International Film Festival & Awards
Bike Challenge as neighbouring countries. Apart form that, this challenge (AIFFA)
aims at producing potential local cycling champions who
MTB Track Bintulu can compete with the neighbouring states and countries, 9th-18th The festival will features various activities such as sports
Kuching. Sarawak
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competitions, cultural performances, food and stalls selling
instilling the motivation for locals to be a community who 13th Pesta Pakan agricultural products and handicraft.
Kucing, Sarawak, Malaysia, located on the island of Borneo, will once again host this
is alert and active. Spartan Race Sarawak Pejabat Daerah Pakan Serian Rafting Challenge Festival
Pakan Town dramatic 3-day event where the best in the film industry gather to celebrate, honour and
Bintulu Development Authority Curtin University, Miri Campus, Miri 019-4869419 Wisma Sanyan, Sibu recognise excellence among their peers. ASEAN directors, cinematographers, actors,
086-332277 086-330099 actresses, celebrities, film students and fans will converge to be enthralled by the finest
Spartan Race Sarawak is part of a global Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) brand that has movies, entertained by first-rate artistes and educated by the most outsstanding film-
footprints in 42 countries up until year 2020. For 2023, it will be hosting Sarawak third makers in the region. In line with Sarawak’s high tech evolution in this digital age, the
An annually held event since 2011 comprises of two main events; A 25KM rafting along
Spartan Race. It will bring back all the intense categories for all fitness enthusiasts such focus for AIFFA in 2021 will be ASEAN’s exponential development towards embracing
Batang Kayan and Batang Sadong River and a local traditional beauty pageant contest
the Sprint (5km with 20 Obstacles), Super (10km with 25 Obstacles) and Spartan Kid. technology in film industry. AIFFA will present a whole range of activities with the
called Ratu Bilanting or known as the Rafting Queen. Other activities includes singing
Spartan Race has been talk of the town ever since 2020. ASEAN region leading to the highlight of the celebrations where the 2023 award
competition, traditional dances and sales of local produces.
Persatuan Kecergasan Kuching winners will be announced. Expect celebrities and great films that have gone beyond
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ASEAN to win other international awards.
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Sarawak Cultural Village
Sarawak Harvest and Folklore Festival 2023 will take place once again at the Sarawak 27th-29th 27th-29th
Cultural Village with vibrant and exciting highlights will be organised throughout the 2 Sarawak Technofest Pesta Selangau Pegari
months event. Among the highlights of this year festival are:
19th 23 -25rd th • Legend Comes To Life “Rentap ~ The Battle of Bukit Sadok“ on 7th & 8th July 2023; Sarawak Cultural Village Selangau Town
Miri Marathon 14 th Rainforest World Music Festival • Tribal Ironman Competition on 23rd & 24th July 2023;
• Ethnic Beauty Pageant “Miss Cultural Harvest Festival” on 4th & 5th August 2023;
Sarawak TechnoFest is a platform for Sarawak
IT startups to meet with international
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Taman Bulatan Miri investors and potentials partners. Aim to
• Santubong International Folk Dance Competition on 1st & 2nd September 2023. promote exchange of knowledge of latest
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It is hoped that many people from all walks of life will enjoy the 2 months festival as it technology knowhow and position Sarawak
Miri Marathon has been successfully organized by Miri Marathon Association since 2017 The Rainforest World Music Festival is an annual three-day music festival celebrating as a prime technology mover in the region.
and the event has since become one of the Great Borneo Series (GBS), held alongside the Aim to promote Kota Samarahan as the top spot for sport tourism events and also to
the diversity of world music, held in Kuching with daytime music workshops, cultural
displays, craft displays, food stalls, and main-stage evening concerts.
promises a glimpse of history, a taste of tradition and certainly a sight of internationally
awarded performances for everyone. Karuna (Sarawak) Enterprise Sdn Bhd
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Kuching Marathon and Borneo International Marathon. attract more public participations to the cycling activity. 019-4709319 082-576113
Kuching City Street Parade
Sarawak Tourism Board Sarawak Cultural Village DBKU & MBKS
Miri Marathon Association Kota Samarahan District Office Kuching
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019-8844172 www.marathonmiri.com 082-671105 082-671042
5th-6th Bintulu Tourism Golf Open Championship 2023
09 26th-27th
is a tourism sport event to appreciate the golfers Pesta Telaga Air
Bintulu Tourism Golf and at the same time to promote Bintulu as a
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Open Championship tourism destination. Esplanade PPD Telaga Air 082-615566 082-611832
8th-10th 8th-10th
Companies in each Divisions. Pesta Tasik Biru in their bid to win cash prizes and trophies. This race is an affiliate event of the International
Dragon Boat Federation
State Protocol, Ceremonial and Event Management Sarawak Pesta Sebauh Pesta Simunjan Tasik Biru
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Sebauh Town Simunjan Town To showcase the local cuisines, cultural performances, “Jong” a water sport event, 30th Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak
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Sebauh District Office Simunjan District Office
handicrafts and exhibitions. Pertandingan Seni Suara dan Gaya Burung
Similajau National Par
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20th 25th-27th 082-763211 082-763530 Dataran Pasar Tamu Sri Aman
DBKU International Cat Show Pesta Pantu To utilize the Similajau National Park as a centre for sports and outdoor activities and
This is the 6th edition of the event which make it debut in 2014. targeting this event should be new and continuous yearly tourism attraction for Bintulu.
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Pejabat Daerah Sri Aman Siniawan Bintulu District Office
DBKU Pejabat Daerah Pantu 013-8335770 083-321703 Country 086-310557 086-338441
082-512200 013-8285139 Music Festial
Siniawan Old Town
JKKK Siniawan 12
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26th-27th
Siol International
Mountain Bike
Challenge
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Siol MTB Track Pesta Pusa & Regatta Pusa
DBKU 10th Dataram Tandang Sari, Pusa
082-512200 Benak Road-Trail Run
Bandar Simanggang
23rd-24th Pesta Pusa and Regatta Pusa is a festival to showcase variety of local foods and sport activities
of local community in Pusa district since 2015. This event will be held every two years at 1st-3rd
Sebangkoi Mountain Bike Dataran Tandang Sari, Pusa.
Runners will experience the ambience of running along through villages, jungle trail and Serian International Remote Control Carnival
Simanggang Town, and most importantly along the Batang Lupar river where they can Taman Rimba Sebangkoi Pusa District Office
admire the tidal bore phenomenon. The routes consist of a 10KM challenge under ‘men/
First introduced back in year 2019, the SMTB 2023 will come back with its second
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women veteran’ and ‘men/women open’ categories, as well as the 5KM fun run. Sarawak Regatta - Kuching Waterfont Festival
edition this year. The rides which is often done in a rough terrain, thus making it one of
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the cool ways to enjoy the nature. Staying fit while having fun and being one with the Kuching Waterfront Organised by Serian District Council in corporation with Kuching Radio Control Boat
019-8891849 083-320031 nature has never been this exciting. Makan Tahun Simunjan Hidden Gems Association, Borneo Scale Crawler and Petra Flyers RC Club. The participants are also
Sarikei District Office Kampung Nyalau Simunjan Town
comprised of those form Kuala Lumpur and Sabah, as well as teams from Brunei, Indonesia,
013-8826773 084-658623 On the Sarawak River, the Sarawak Regatta is held. There are several excellent loactions to Thailand, Kuwait and United Arab Emirates.
Kampung Nyalau A local festivities where traditional dance see the river action along the 1.3 kilometre Kuching Waterfront. Showing the thrilling boat
races in which many government departments and corporate sectors take part. Serian District Council
Bintulu District Office competition will be organized.
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086-310557 086-338441 Kuching Resident Office
Simunjan District Council
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Sarikei Unity Run 5.0
Bung Sadung Climbathon Challenge Sarikei Civic Centre
Samarahan Food & Cultural Festival
Kampung Bunga
1st-31st LePapa Parking, Aiman Mall
Sarikei Unity Run 5.0 is the 5th edition of road race competition organized by Sarikei
District Office in conjunction with the Pineapple and Fruits Festival. Sarikei Unity Run
Organised by Kampung Bunga’s Development and Security Committee and the village’s
What About Kuching Samarahan Food and Cultural Festival (SFCF) is an iconic event to enhance tourist to visit 5.0 is a platform to engage fitness in the community. Enjoy the run with award winning
Kota Samarahan. With this event, public will be introduce with traditional cuisine and also finisher medals.
Youth, Sports and Recreation Bureau with support from Serian District Council, Divisional
Tourism Task Group, Serian Resident Office and Sport and Recreation Club of Tarat
19 th Various locations in Kuching City
approach of the cultural in Sarawak. Sarikei District Office
Constituency. Padawan Raft Safari WAK is a community-driven month-long festival of the arts, culture and lifestyle of the 011-31671893 084-651012
Kota Samarahan District Council
Kampung Annah Rais, Kampung Temurang, Kampung Danu people of Kuching and Sarawak. It happens each October with a multi-genre programme
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centred in the city of Kuching and radiating outwards towards greater Kuching.
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Picture yourself on a bamboo raft with family or friends cruising down a crystal clear aboutkuching.com
river and surrounded by beautiful scenery of mother nature along the way. That is what
the Padawan Raft Safari is all about; a chance to get close and enjoy the natural nature
24th 31st
and possibly win attractive prizes too. Countdown 2024
Padawan Municipal Council Borneo Highland Padawan Eco Run 7th
27th 082-615566 082-611832 Borneo Highland Resort Foothill Sebauh Tanglung Festival Sebauh District Office
Kuching
Siol Trail Run 086-422118 086-422366
Sarawak new year celebration.
This is a cycling and trekking adventure with different categories for experts, amateurs Sebauh Town
Siol Trail and those who loves the nature and environment. Majlis Seni Sarawak
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DBKU Padawan Municipal Council
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Lundu Community Fest Regatta Lingga
Lundu Town Waterfront Pekan Lingga
The premiere program with Lundu district community is one of programs which is in line
with the desire and direction of the government to empower the community in building An event that takes place right after the Pesta Benak Sri Aman. Formerly known as Pesta
a productive society as well as to further improve the living standards of the multi-racial Lingga, the event aims to attract visitors from within and outside Sarawak to visit the
community in Lundu-Sematan district. small town which is well known for its Terubok fish.
Lundu District Council
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Pejabat Daerah Lingga
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Countdown 2024
20th-23rd Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang Phase 1
Sibu International Base Jump & Carnival
Dataran Tun Tuanku Haji Bujang, Sibu 27 -28th th 21st-26th Year end countdown is one of the yearly event which organized by Sibu Municipal Council
Community Cultural & Arts Fest
Borneo Jazz Festival to celebrate the New Year. It symbolizes the end of a successful year. The activities featuring
Naim Street Mall Paragon a variety of entertaining performances comprising with a blend if both oldies and modern
Eastwood Valley Golf & Country Club performances were belted out by the local talents from different races.
Organized by Sibu Tourism Task Group with technical support by the Malaysia Base
One of the longest-running festival in the region. The event is to propel the local arts and culture scene in Sarawak up to the next level. Local
Jump Association, thie event will have participants base jumping off the second tallest Sibu Municipal Council
artist is invited to demonstrate and showcase their artworks and crafts, while the general public
building in Sarawak - Wisma Sanyan.
27 -30th th Celebrating its 18th anniversary in 2023.
are offered the opportunity to gain a better understanding of the art scene of Bintulu. 084-333411 084-320240
Sibu Resident Office 16th Borneo International Kite Festival Miri City Council
Persatuan Penggerak Pelancongan Bintulu
Layar Cycling Carnival 084-330202 084-330484 082-423600 082-416700
Bintulu Old Airport 011-32245994
Rural Transformation Centre (RTC) Layar
Christmas Parade Bay
This annual cycling event introduces and promotes cycling among road cycling enthusiast
where its main activities are criterium. 100KM highway challenge and Fun Ride. 22 - 24
nd th Kites’ enthusiasts will always bring something new to show to their fellow kite lovers and fly
these magnificent art pieces at the centre of the booming town. There will be amateurs and 25th Nov-3rd Dec Lobuh Bau
Kanowit Festival
Betong District Office professionals joining in the fun and most of them will bring along their entire families too. On Pesta Nanas & Buah-Buahan Sarikei Jointly organised by the Methodist Church, the Roman Catholic Church and Borneo
083-472204 083-472504 Dataran Kubu Emma, Kanowit Waterfront the ground, you can also learn about making these kites, especially something as big as the Evengelical Mission (BEM), this parade was mooted not just to promote Bau but also to make
Malaysian ‘Wau’, which is a work of art. Cultural perforferms will also be around to showcase Sarikei Civic Centre the district more lively and vibrant during this joyous occasion of Christmas.
The three day Kanowit Festival is a celebration of culture and goodwill. The highlights
their dancing skills and costumes during the festival, as this is a good opportunity to showcase Pusat Khidmat N2
would be the power boat race, remote control boat race, traditional cultural events, Known as the food basket of Sarawak, this event is held to promote Sarikei as the Agro
Malaysian multi-cultural diversity. 082-763022
beauty contest, food fair, funfair, handicraft promotion and exhibition. Tourism destination to visitors.
Bukit Saban Rafting Spaoh Small District Office
Kanowit District Council Bintulu Development Authority Pejabat Residen Sarikei Updated on 15th March 2023
Ulu Paku Spaoh 019-8822204 086-332277 086-330099
084-752093 084-752695 014-9945989 084-653204 (Note: Event dates are subject to change without prior notice.
Kindly call The Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts for further information)