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Formula 1 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix 2008
The Formula 1 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix 2008 will take place at the state-of-the-art Sepang F1 International Circuit from 21st to 23rd March, 2008 after the HFT 2008 conference. Often referred to as chess at over 185 miles per hour, this high speed dueling pits the most skilled racers in the world against each other.
The Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix international race attracts over 100,000 spectators and 600 millions TV viewers worldwide. During the F1 Grand Prix race weekend, Malaysia's capital city of Kuala Lumpur will be transformed into a truly F1 celebrative mood, different from any other Grand Prix cities. To be held in conjuction with the race, the Kuala Lumpur Grand Prix City Festival will unleash plenty of hype, excitement, freshness and happenings from the beginning of next March onwards. During the actual race weekend, the city will be buzzing with exhibitions, cultural performances, outdoor Pit Stop Parties and celebrations by F1 teams.
More details can be found at Sepang F1 Circuit's website (http://www.malaysiangp.com.my)
For enquiries:
Email: ticket@malaysiangp.com.my
Ticket Hotline: +603 87782222
Fax:+603 87782227
Malacca (Melaka) is a famous historic port strategically located on the Straits of Malacca. It was founded by a Sumatran Prince named Parameswara and thereafter flourished under the Malacca Sultanate. The State was known as the Venice of the East when it was the centre of spice trade in the region.
Turn down any street in its historical heart to discover something fascinating. Old buildings and traditional trades and crafts make this one of Malaysia's most visited destinations. Buildings reflect Portugese, Dutch and British influences and the city centre is ideal for walking around.
Historical places include the Stadthuys, Christ Church, St. Paul's Church and the A'Famosa fortress built by the Portugese in 1511. Jalan Hang Jebat (Jonker's Street) is home to antique stores, galleries and souvenir shops.
For something different, take a ride in a colourful trishaw around Malacca. Ayer Keroh, 15km from town offers attractions like a recreational forest, zoo, crocodile farm and 'Mini Malaysia'. Ujong Pasir is a Portugest Settlement, south of town where visitors can enjoy its lively square and savour Portugese-inspired seafood. Visit during festivals such as San Juan and San Pedro held in June.
Malacca is home to Malaysia's unique Baba and Nyonya community, known as Peranakan or Straits Chinese, they are descendants of the original Chinese settlers who married Malays. Nyonya cuisine, with its use of different spices and Chinese cooking styles, is a culinary delight here. Malacca's Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum on Tun Tan Cheng Lock Street is housed in an ancestral home with authentic furniture, ceramics and textiles.
(Resources from Malaysian Tourism Centre.)
To find out more information on the places of interest in Malaysia, please refer to 'About Malaysia'.
