Closure of Aero Train Shuttle Service at KLIA International Airport

Closure of Aero Train Shuttle Service at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Please be informed that Malaysia Airports Holding Berhad (MAHB) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has announced that they will be shutting down the Aero Train Shuttle Service between the Main Terminal Building (MTB) to Satellite Building with effective from 01st November 2010 to 15th March 2011. This closure of the Aero Train Shuttle Service is for planned...

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Lost World of Tambun Theme Park

New hot attractions at Lost World park Thursday September 9, 2010 The Lost World of Tambun theme park's latest addition - the RM2mil Hot Springs & Spa - has been a hit with tour operators and Ipoh folks since its opening early this month. Over 250 guests attended a special preview of the attraction at the theme park at Sunway City Ipoh. The group comprising tour operators, hoteliers and corporate partners were impressed with what they saw. New...

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MATTA Fair Sept 2010

Matta fair returns with bigger and better deals Friday September 3, 2010 THE much-awaited Malaysian Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) Fair is back at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) Kuala Lumpur from today to Sunday. The travel fair is the second to be organised this year after a successful one in March. Matta Fair organising chairman John Tan said there would be more than 185 exhibitors. "Although September is always a smaller fair compare with March, we are expecting 80,000 visitors and RM1.9mil turnover from this exhibition," said T...

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MATTA Fair Sept 2010 KTM Discount

Rail discounts at Matta Fair By Tho Xin Yi Saturday August 28, 2010 VISITORS to the Matta Fair planning a cross-state or cross-border journey take note, KTM Intercity will be distributing discount coupons at its booth during the fair. The coupon will entitle the holder to a 25% discount on the train fare, with a minimum purchase of four tickets for off-peak period. The coupons must be used within three months from the date of issuance. Added...

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MATTA Fair Perak September 2010

30,000 visitors expected for Matta Perak Travel Fair Tuesday August 17, 2010 IPOH: About 30,000 visitors are expected for the Matta Perak Travel Fair 2010 from Sept 3 to Sept 5. Organising secretary Aminur­rashid Abas said more people were expected to travel during the year-end school holidays. The fair, he said, would be held at the Leong Wan Chin Hall at SMJK Perempuan Perak on Jalan Tuanku Bainun (formerly Jalan Kampar), adding that the previous fair in March had attracted 20,000 people. Aminurrashid said the 60 exhibition booths at the fair would be opened to public from 10am to 10pm daily. “Customers who buy tour packages worth more...

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Rainforest World Music Festival 2010

Rainforest world music fest exposes Sarawak’s diverse cultures By Yu Ji, Photos by Zulazhar Shelee and Andre Oliveiro Monday July 12, 2010 THE Rainforest World Music Festival never fails to entertain. After four days and three nights of performances, there’s little to fault organisers. Sure, there were reports in the local media of poor promotion and slow ticket sales during the run-up to this year’s event, but last minute sales and discounts...

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Sarawak River Cruise

Sarawak River has witnessed some great events such as when it welcomed Sir James Brooke's ship, the Royalist about 100 years ago. It was also the start of the White Rajah rule. So why not give this river cruise a try! Sarawak River cruise promises a memorable experience for visitors By Rintos Mail Photo By Zulazhar Sheblee Thursday April 29, 2010 BE IT a leisurely sunset cruise, a starlight cruise party, a romantic wedding party or a corporate...

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MATTA Fair 2010 in Ipoh Perak

MATTA Fair 2010 is also available in Ipoh, Perak. So no need to go PWTC Kuala Lumpur to hunt for promotion. It seems the offers are same whether in Ipoh or Kuala Lumpur.Location: Leong Wan Chin Hall at SMJK Perempuan on Jalan Tuanku BainunDuration: 2pm to 10pm on Friday and from 10am to 10pm on Saturday and SundayAdmission: FreeMatta fair back in Perak9/3/2010THE Matta Perak Travel Fair 2010 is back again with exciting travel offers from Friday to Sunday.The three-day fair in Ipoh will be held at the Leong Wan Chin Hall at SMJK Perempuan on Jalan Tuanku Bainun (formerly Jalan Kampar).“There will be lots of activities and entertainment whereas...

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Hot Malaysian Weather

Hot and botheredBy Joseph LohSunday February 28, 2010"WAH! It’s really hot this Chinese New Year!" This has to be the most commonly used – and heard – sentence among Malaysians as they visited their Chinese friends and relatives over the lunar new year.The proof is everywhere: people on the street are walking around with umbrellas and shopping malls are crowded with people trying to escape the stifling heat.Padi fields and plantations are drying...

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Malaysia Food

CAMERON HIGHLANDSFOR good Malay food in the Cameron Highlands, make your way to this outlet. Zainab Sam Abdul Latif started a stall in 1974 and over the years, it expanded into this small restaurant.At 66, Zainab, who hails from Batu Gajah, Perak, still actively attends to her customers, who declare that she serves the best Malay and Thai-style cuisine in the area.The restaurant serves fried rice in many styles, such as nasi goreng kampung and nasi...

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Morib Gold Coast project

Everything for a good holiday Story and photos by Elan Perumal 7/Jan/2010 THE RM1bil Morib Gold Coast project is expected not only to draw a large number of tourists to the beach but also offer business opportunities for locals in the area. A total of 300 retail outlets will be housed in a 10-storey building that marks the final phase of the project. The outlets, which are being sold for RM69,999 each, will be located on the first three floors...

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