Apart from various visits by groups of veterans there are a number of memorial services held each year. British High Commission encourages veterans, tourists and expats to attend:

Ipoh

Second weekend in June

There  are  a  number of different events taking place  during this weekend and the chief co-coordinator is Dato Pillay (rtpmani@streamyx.com).

Friday 0900 : to remember the fallen in WW 1 and 2 & the Malaya Emergency and Confrontation at the Cenotaph. Organised by Dato Pillay followed by a reception in the railway hotel opposite. This event is sponsored by well wishers and co-ordinated by Dato Pillay.

Saturday 0730 : a Church Service and wreath laying at Batu Gajah dedicated to those who lost their lives during the "Emergency". This event is sponsored by The Malaysian Palm Oil Association (Perak Branch) and co-ordinated by Mr Sivalingham 012 521 5053. Those attending are invited afterwards for refreshments at the Church.

1030 : a service and wreath laying at the Gurkha Cemetery in Sulva Lines to remember the Gurkhas who lost their lives in the defence of Malaya and Malaysia. Organised by Dato Pillay with support from the Commanding Officer, Royal Ranger Regiment.

1230 - 1430 : a hosted lunch at the Ipoh Club.

1900 – 2300 : "Troops Night" for veterans at the Royal Perak Golf Club co-ordinated by Dato Pillay and hosted by local Malaysian businessmen. The event came about a few years ago when local businessmen noticed a veteran queuing up to pay for a meal voucher having travelled half way around the world to attend the services. Since then they have generously sponsored this lively evening affair with live music.
Sunday 0900 : a multi-religious service by four different priests representing Christians, Sikhs, Muslims, Gurkhas and Hindus who fell in WW 2 at Kampar, Trolak and Slim River sectors in the state of Perak. Organised by Dato Pillay with the support of Khalsa Diwan Malaysia.

Sandakan, Sabah

14 - 15 August

14 August 0430 : a BBQ style reception for veterans and VIPs at the residence of the President of the Sandakan Municipal Council.

15 August 0700 : a service and wreath laying ceremony to remember those British and Australian POWs who lost their lives at the Sandakan POW Camp, on the Death Marches and at Ranau. The service and wreath laying is followed by refreshments in the memorial grounds of the Sandakan POW Camp. These events are sponsored by the local Sandakan Council and the co-ordinator Catherin.Chua@sabah.gov.my

Kundasang, Sabah

17 August

0830 : a service and wreath laying in the memorial gardens to remember the 641 British Servicemen who lost their lives at Sandakan, on the death marches and at Ranau. The service and refreshments afterwards is sponsored by the British High Commission with the full support of Mr Sevee Charurucks MBE who restored and continues to run the Memorial Gardens. The event is co-ordinated by the Defence Section.

Kuching, Sarawak

23 August

A memorial service will be held to remember those who gave their lives in the Defence of Sarawak including the "Confrontation". The day is sponsored by the local government of Kuching. The co-ordinators are Puan Rozeyani bt Haji Ismuni tel 019 848 5955 email rozie@sarawaknet.gov.my Encik Mohd Rashidi bin Yahaya tel 013 803 0023 email rashidiy@sarawaknet.gov.my .

Remembrance Sunday

Second Sunday in November

0800 : held in Kuala Lumpur at the National War Memorial, a service of remembrance with wreath laying will be held. Those attending are invited back to the British High Commissioner's residence for breakfast. Sponsored by the British High Commission and co-ordinated by the Defence Section.

1030 : In Labuan at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery, multi-religious services by faith and wreath laying will be held.  All those attending are invited to a hosted lunch after the event at a venue to be advised.  The event is sponsored by Labuan Tourism and co-ordinated by Willie Teo: wteo@tm.net.my