Bringing 14 Exciting Event Experiences for the People
Expecting to draw more than 100,000 local, domestic and international visitors
KUANTAN, Malaysia, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Infiniti Indah Sdn. Bhd. (Kuantan 188), a subsidiary of Trinidad Hospitality Sdn. Bhd. and the hospitality arm of MAA Group Berhad is proud to announce the return of its highly anticipated annual three-day festival, Pesta Kuantan 188, from 31st July to 2nd August 2026. As an iconic landmark for travellers on the Malaysian East Coast, the tower serves as the ultimate stage for this mega-festival, which seamlessly blends local cultural heritage, high-octane extreme sports, and star-studded entertainment. Positioned as one of the region's largest lifestyle and community sports events, the 2026 edition features an expanded lineup of 14 signature activities designed to showcase Pahang as a premier tourism hub for families, sports enthusiasts, and thrill-seekers alike. This prestigious event is fully endorsed by the Majlis Bandaraya Kuantan, Pahang State Government, Tourism Pahang, and the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
YH Dato' Zaliza Bin Zulkipli, Mayor of Kuantan City Council, highlighted the significance of Pesta Kuantan 188 as one of the city's signature celebrations, saying:
"It is one of the grand events at Menara Kuantan 188, attracting many people to attend the celebrations, and it has never been done before."
Echoing the festival's growing international appeal, Director General of Tourism Malaysia, YBRS. Tuan Mohd Amirul Rizal shared:
"Finally, the festival has become very popular, especially among international tourists. It has taken years to build, and we must continue working together to ensure the festival's content and the variety of events meet global standards."
Puan Nor Zahira Binti Muhammad Azmi, General Manager of Tourism Pahang, also commended the organisers on the festival's continued success, adding:
"Thank you for creating this event for the past five years. I hope it will continue for many more years and one day challenge our Fraser's Hill International Bird Race, which has proudly reached its 37th edition."
Spanning the entire duration of the weekend festival, visitors can immerse themselves in a variety of non-stop attractions. The Kuantan Riverfront will take centre stage with the Royal Pahang Dragon Boat Regatta event, featuring elite 12-crew teams competing across four fierce categories which is the Pahang Open, Pahang Open (Mixed), Pahang Closed, and the Pahang Inter-District categories. On land and in the skies, the festival will feature the spectacular Kuantan 188 Hot Air Balloon experience, a buzzing Food Market showcasing local culinary vendors, the high-energy Kuantan 188 Drift Car, alongside community sports action at the Resorts World Genting Pahang Pickleball Championship and the Kuantan 188 Street Football game. Coinciding with the upcoming birthdays of KDPB The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, and KDPB Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, Kuantan 188 will also host an exclusive, closed-door celebratory Gala Dinner located at Zenith Hotel Kuantan on the first night of the festival.