There will be more than 40 yachts competing in this ninth edition of the event to be held in Langkawi Island from Jan 11-15, 2011. Participants confirmed coming are from Germany, Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand and Malaysia.

The Le Tour de Langkawi is back. This annual event attracts international cyclists to compete in this major cycling event in Malaysia. The race will go through states of Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Perak, Pahang, Selangor, Johor, Malaka, Negeri Sembilan and two Federal Territories; which are Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur. It will be on from 23 Jan 2011 - 1 Feb 2011.

All stamp collectors take note that the “Pameran Setem 1Malaysia 1 Dunia” stamp exhibition is currently held at the National Museum until March 15, 2011.

There will be different theme for each month with the theme “Youth at Heart” from now until 14 Jan, 2011.

The theme “Beauty of Flora & Fauna” will be on from 15 Jan to 14 Feb, 2011.

The last theme “Knowing the World” will be on from 15 Feb to 15 Mar, 2011.

Perbadanan Putrajaya will be organizing a Treasure Hunt 2011 on 15 Jan 2011. Each team consists of 3-4 participants and the entry fees is RM300/team. Last day of registration is 12 Jan 2010. Call Kheirul at +6 014-718 4908 for more details and entry form.

This event will be held on 12 Feb 2011 from 3pm to midnight at Georgetown and concentrated on Chulia Street, Armenian Street, Soo Hong Lane, Ah Quee Street & Acheh Street. It is organized by Penang State Govt. and Penang Chinese Clan Council.

This year's event will be held in Miri City Fan, Sarawak on Feb 6, 2011 starting from 4pm. Food will be served, cultural performances and artistes such as Jamal Abdillah and Diana Liu will be performing as well. Over 30,000 people is expected to attend the open house. Come and join the celebration.

In conjunction with the Chinese New Year Celebration, Express Rail Link is offering a "Family Package" for RM75 for 2 adults and 2 children (2-12 years old), 25% discount off the normal rate. Group of three or more will be charged RM25 per person under Group Saver Fare. Tickets can be purchased online at www.KLIAekspress.com and www.malaysiaairlines.com from Jan 28 to Feb 6, 2011.

The first MATTA Fair 2011 will be held from 11 Mar - 13 Mar, 2011 at Putra World Trade Centre near The Mall. Great discounts are offered by various tour agencies and hotels for both domestic and international travel. Plan to go there if you will be travelling in the second quarter of the year.

The third Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon 2011 will be held from 17 Mar - 20 Mar, 2011 at Millenium Monument at Precinct 2. The balloons will take off from 7am to 9am and 5:30pm to 7pm during this time.

Public will be able to go on five balloons that have been allocated from 8am to 11am and 6pm to 9pm. Tickets are priced at RM10 per adult and RM5 per child. Other activities are helicopter rides, sphere rides, lake cruise, paintball, archery and wall climbing. Call Tel: +6 03 7981 8769 or +6 03 7981 8712 for more information.

MAS is currently having discounts on almost all of its destinations for economy class travel period from 21 Mar - 28 Sept, 2011 (Domestic) and 21 Mar - 31 Dec, 2011 (International). Business class travel period starts earlier from 7 Mar 2011. Booking is from 21-28 Feb 2011. Go to www.malaysiaairlines.com and book online.