Highlights in 2007
Visit Malaysia Year 2007
The Malaysian government has designated the year 2007 as visit Malaysia year .The year 2007 has been chosen because it coincides with the 50th year of Malaysia’s independence. Various celebrations will be held throughout Malaysia, making 2007 one of the best times to visit the country and making Malaysia the preferred international destination.
Visit Malaysia Year website
Malaysian Golden Jubilee Celebration
Malaysia proudly invites delegates to IFLA2007 to join in the festivities as Malaysia celebrates its 50th National Day with great fanfare. See firsthand the fusion of ethnic diversity that has shaped Malaysia over the years. Witness this heady mix of history and culture intertwined with spectacular parades and patriotic displays. Come and experience the unique “Malaysia Truly Asia” hospitality and many more international events that Malaysia has to offer in “Visit Malaysia Year 2007”.
View One Golden Celebration video
10th Year Anniversary of Putrajaya
Themed ‘Garden City, Intelligent City’ Putrajaya is the new Federal Government Administrative Capital of Malaysia. It represents a city with a vision of creating a heritage for future generations. In 2007, Putrajaya celebrates its 10th Anniversary and delegates to the IFLA World Congress in Malaysia will be privileged to witness the celebrations firsthand.
Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the National Landscape Department
This year, the National Landscape Department will be celebrating its 10th anniversary with activities and awards in recognition of landscape professionals and projects that over the past 10 years, that have contributed towards “Making Malaysia a Garden Nation”. Since the establishment of the National Landscape Department on 1 January 1996 , the department has played an important role in regulating the landscape development of this country in order to create a comfortable and safe living environment for the people of Malaysia. Come and join us for a memorable tour and showcase of Malaysia’s landscape development during the 44th IFLA2007 World Congress in Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia International Fireworks Competition
From 25-30 August, the Putrajaya skyline will be filled with spectacular fireworks display. Be amazed, be entralled as you witness firsthand the sky ablaze with impressive fireworks showcased by various international participants.
“Eye On Malaysia” & International WaterSky Spectacular
The Eye on Malaysia, the largest portable ‘observation wheel’ in the world, was unveiled by the Hon. Prime Minister of Malaysia on 6 January 2007 in conjunction with the grand launch of the Visit Malaysia Year 2007 celebration. This giant ferris wheel allows visitors to experience a 360-degree panoramic view of Kuala Lumpur during a 12-minute ride that goes 60 metres high. It offers a magnificent view of Kuala Lumpur and over 20 kilometres of its surroundings areas.
Each night, Titiwangsa Lake Gardens transformed into an audio-visual wonderland as four of the world’s largest and most high-tech water screens will show the faces and images of Malaysia combined with a fireworks display.
The International WaterSky Spectacular runs at night with exciting shows commencing at 8pm daily. It features jet and water ski stunts and close proximity pyrotechnics to create a truly spectacular experience. Don’t forget to catch the ‘Theatre of the Waters’ premiere on 1 February 2007 and will continue to be screened each night throughout the year.