NATIONAL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR 2008

January 1 New Years Day
January 10 Awal Muharram (1429)
February 7 & 8 Chinese New Year
March 20 Birthday of Prophet Muhammad
May 1 Labour Day
May 19 Wesak Day
June 7 Birthday of SPB Yang di-Pertuan Agong (The King)
August 31 National Day
October 1 & 2 Hari Raya Puasa
October 27 Deepavali
December 8 Hari Qurban
December 25 Christmas
December 29 Awal Muharram (1430)

STATE HOLIDAYS FOR KUALA LUMPUR & SELANGOR 2008

January 23 Thaipusam (KL & Selangor)
February 1 Federal Territory Day (KL only)
September 17 Nuzul Al-Quran (Selangor only)
December 11 Birthday of the Sultan of Selangor (Selangor only)
‘STARS OF CHRISTMAS’ TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT GRAND MILLENNIUM YEAR END FESTIVITIES.

Kuala Lumpur, 6th December 2007 – The Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur has lined up a spectacular array of activities and specials throughout the month of December to celebrate its first Christmas as an iconic five star luxury brand hotel.
The Christmas festivities were launched by H.E Lauri Korpinen, the Ambassador of Finland. The launch was witnessed by children being treated for various forms of cancer at the Pediatrics Ward for Cancer (KK3 Ward) of the Kuala Lumpur General Hospital. They were specially invited by GMKL as part of the hotel’s “Stars of Christmas” Community Project 2007, an annual tradition at the Hotel. HOMART! HOMART! HOMART!

Circle Saturday the 23rd & Sunday the 24th of February on your calendar! This month’s HOMART will be held at the Great Eastern Mall Concourse Area from the hours of 10am till 8pm. The first of its kind in Malaysia, HOMART offers really homemade goods - be it home decorations, art, food, jewelry, clothing, and more! You will find a variety of amazing buys from people who have lovingly home-made their goods. Great Eastern Mall is located on Jalan Ampang nearly opposite Gleneagles Hospital and Jalan Jelatek Junction. Should you wish to participate in this month’s or future HOMART bazaars, please contact Jurema on 012 661 4189 or email her at jurema@juremacreations.com.