The Johor state challenge is scheduled on July 17 and 18 at City Square Johor Bahru.

SIR will see an increase in the selection of winners and offers bigger prize, such as the RM15,000 for the national champion in the secondary school category.

However, winning it could be difficult as the contest is open to a maximum of 56 national schools per category at state contest. This is more than the previous one.

This challenge is open to Primary and Secondary schools. Each school is allowed only one team of 4 contestants. State Challenge from 7th May till 18th July 2010. National Challenge on 7th August 2010. SIR 2010 is jointly organized by NST and RHB Banking Group and is endorsed by the Ministry of Education.

For more information, visit http://www.nst.com.my/SIR

Date : Dec 12 – 13 2009
Venue : Octville Golf & Country Club, Bandar Seri Alam Johor
Organiser : Johor Paintball Association
Phone : 07-238 7949

Date :     Nov 25 – Dec 10, 2009
Venue :     The Zon Regency Hotel in Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru Duty Free Complex No. 88 Jalan Ibrahim Sultan, Stulang Laut, Johor Bahru Johor
Organiser :     Causeway Events Sdn. Bhd.
Contact :     Mr. Othman Zakaria
Phone            :     012-7203313
Email :     ozek@hotmail.com
Website :     http://www.wscgames.com/2009/
Category :     Competition

The Iskandar World Scrabble Festival consist of 3 World Class Scrabble Marathon

1. The 2009 World SCRABBLE® Championships will be held on November 26-29, 2009.
2. World Scrabble Team Event 2009 ( CAUSEWAY SCRABBLE CHALLENGE ) will be held on December 2-6,  2009.
3. World Youth Scrabble Championship will be held on December 8-10, 2009.

The Iskandar World Scrabble Festival consist of 3 World Class Scrabble Marathon will be held from 25th November to 10th December 2009. Hosted by The State Government of Johor and Sponsored by Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) & Mattel Inc. (Maker Of Scrabble). This event is supported by Johor Tourism Action Council and Johor Bahru City Council and Sanction by WESPA (World English Scrabble Player Assoc.)

The 2009 World Scrabble Marathon that will be held in The Zon Regency Hotel, Johor Bahru will be one of the longest tournament many have ever played over the period of 12 days. With the Causeway Scrabble Challenge as its major competition, the historic rivals Malaysia and Singapore have now been merged into one team (The Causeway Team) making room for a team from Canada.

The teams are thus Australia, New Zealand, Causeway, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Nigeria plus 2 invited teams of International players picked byMalaysian Scrabble Association as representing outstanding players in the world scene.

Public and tourist are encourage to come to the Ballroom at level 6 of The ZON Regency Hotel to this very interesting and educational tournament, admission is free and there will be a lot of activities awaits you.

Iskandar World Scrabble Festival – Time Line

25 Nov.
Registration of World Scrabble Championship players Gala Dinner hosted by YAB Menteri Besar Johor

26 Nov.
World Scrabble Championship 2009 begins

29 Nov.
Final Rounds and Prize Giving by Menteri Besar Johor to the Winners.

02 Dec.

World Scrabble Team Event (Causeway Scrabble) begins Gala Dinner hosted by the Johor State Secretary
06 Dec.
Final Rounds and Prize Giving by Mayor Of Johor Bahru City Council

07 Dec.
Registration for World Youth Scrabble Championship (Under-17) 08 Dec.  World Youth Scrabble Championship begins

10 Dec. Final Rounds of WYSC Prize Giving and Closing Ceremony by the Johor State Secretary.