THE 28th Pasir Gudang Inter­national Kite Festival is set to record its highest international participation, with entries from 56 countries this year. Pasir Gudang mayor Datin Paduka Hazlina Jalil said the figure surpassed the previous record of 49 participating countries in 2012. Also present were Johor Kite Associa­tion president Hasrin Kamal Hashim and Pasir Gudang City Council chief whip Datuk Mohd Amin Ahmad. Kites from the Pasir Gudang International Kite Festival last year. “The Pasir Gudang Inter­na­tional Kite Festival continues to serve as an important platform for cultural exchange and international friendship through the art of kite flying.

Source: The Star January 24, 2026 07:04 UTC