Celebrate the dawn of the New Year at the main cities throughout Malaysia. If you are in Kuala Lumpur, head for Dataran Merdeka or KLCC Park. In Petaling Jaya, head for 1 Utama Shopping Centre from 6:30pm 31st Dec 2008 onwards for the countdown. Musical Fireworks and perfomances by artistes from Malaysia will be featured here.
Fireworks explode in front of Malaysia’s landmark Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur to celebrate new year January 1, 2009.
Happy New Year Malaysia: Spectacular display of fireworks seen from PNB Darby Park, lighting up the night sky around KLCC in Kuala Lumpur with a dazzling array of colorful showers, to usher the new year at the stroke of midnight. GLENN GUAN/The Star www.glennguan.com/blog/
Malaysians ushered in the new year by letting their hair down at several countdown parties. Anyway, as reported by local newspaper today, despite concerns over the turbulent state of the economy, many were intent on having fun ushering in 2009 which was greeted by some fearsome fireworks displays. At Dataran Merdeka here, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad and AmBank Group chairman Tan Sri Datuk Azman Hashim joined the crowd for the countdown organised by the bank. They were entertained by artistes such as M. Nasir, Mawi, popular bands Point Blanc, Hujan, Estranged and the Kuala Lumpur City Hall orchestra as well as performances by various cultural troupes including the orang asli. As the Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad clocktower struck twelve, there were shouts of “Happy New Year” and cheers. The crowd was then treated to a spectacular fireworks show. Parties were also held at KLCC and Bukit Bintang.
Meanwhile, In PETALING JAYA, the festivities centered on 1 Utama shopping complex with samba dancers, fire eaters and Brazilian percussionists adding colour before a line-up of artistes took to the stage. Deejays from the 988 radio station played games and gave away prizes to the partygoers. The highlight of the celebration was the special appearance of Hong Kong singer Justin Lo, who got the crowd going with his catchy pop tunes. A stone’s throw away at The Curve, artistes Juwita Suwito, Karen Kong, Faisal Tahir and Rynn Lim entertained the crowd at a street party.
Check out the many celebrations and parties around the town to count down and hang out for the New Year in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia!
Sungei Wang Plaza – massive street party coutndown with MY FM and KL Chinese Assembly Hall with concert and fireworks. Theme is gold!
KLCC Park - no concert this year but a dazzling of fireworks and fantastic synchronisation of lights, water and music at the musical fountain.
KL Tower – special promotion at revolving restaurant to watch the scenic city and watch fireworks.
Dataran Merdeka – cultural dances for the Ambang 2009
1 Utama – countdown carnival and performances
The Curve – fireworks, and live performances by local artistes, dances and guest DJs
Sunway Lagoon – firework and countdown parties with food and dances
Subang Parade – daytime performances only
Genting Highlands – fireworks at London Square (outdoor theme park) and open car park in front of Maxims Genting Hotel.
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