Malaysia International Fireworks Competition

If you do not have any plans for the upcoming Merdeka long break (that's August 30th to September 2, 2007, for non Malaysians) do go over to Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) at Precinct 5 Putrajaya, and watch an international-level musical fireworks competition. Nations from Australia, Japan, Italy and Malaysia will be competing for the Merdeka trophy.

Competition nights :
Aug 18 - Malaysia
Aug 22 - Australia
Aug 25 - Italy
Aug 30 - Japan
Sep 2 - Grand Finale

Fireworks display nights :
Aug 19, 24, 31 and Sep 1.


The fireworks can be seen across the lake overlooking the grand Seri Gemilang bridge. The fireworks performances and competition started on Aug 18 and is leading up to Merdeka Day, August 31,2007, Malaysia's 50th year of Independence. Be dazzled by the choreographed displays of fireworks, for at least 10 - 30 minutes per night, starting from 10 pm.

The competition is free for the public but people wanting to watch from inside the PICC will have to pay RM38.50 a person and RM148.50 for a buffet dinner.

Be early to get good viewing spot. There will be performances by artistes to entertain you while you wait for the fireworks to dazzle you.

To make your trip worthwhile, there is also a Floral exhibition (indoor and outdoor) at Precinct 2, Putrajaya, which starts on Aug 25, and ending on Sep 2, 2007. Free Entrance.

Directions to Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC)? Click here

Drive, Take the bus (Rapid, from KL Sentral), or take the Express Rail Link (ERL).

To read about the more about fireworks, read NST's Splendour in the sky and The Star's Lighting up the Putrajaya sky .

Did you know that the musical fireworks display of this magnitude was discussed far back in 1998, and only became a reality in 2007? One thing that might mar this event, will the impending lawsuits from the "idea originator". Read more on "Firm sues minister over fireworks show"