Pahang Offering Seven New Tourism and Vacation Icons

Pahang tourism offering some new tourism spot. Well, from the looks of it, it is not that new-lah! Just repackaging. I may not have heard before, so you can consider that as new. Pahang has many virgin forest, so going back to nature and take in all that green would be rather refreshing. Peace and quiet with all the forest green all around you! Yes. Pahang targeting 15 million Singaporean tourists next year Tuesday November 8, 2011 KUANTAN: Offering seven new tourism products and 10 tourism icons in Pahang, the state government has targeted to attract15 million tourists from Singapore next year. Last year, tourist arrivals from the island...

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Cuti Malaysia Night Travel Fair 2011

With the school holidays coming up, time to look for a vacation, so how about the Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Night Travel Fair at i-City Shah Alam? Tourism Malaysia has many interesting travel destinations, from the pristine Malaysian beaches, lush rainforests (good for eco-tourism, yes?), refreshing hill resorts (such as Genting Highlands, Cameron Highlands, Fraser's Hill), relaxing parks and gardens (I like that Japanese Garden at Bukit Tinggi Resort)...

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Kolam Artform and Deepavali

Whenever Deepavali comes around the corner, you can see many PJ and KL shopping malls and offices with decoration of Kolam on the floor. If you wondered what it all meant, the article below would give you some insights about the tradition of Kolam and what it symbolizes. Kolam an artform to symbolise happiness By Vijenthi Nair Photos By Low Lay Phon 24/October/2011 KOLAM is much more than just an aesthetic art and symbolises happiness and prosperity,...

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Cheong Fatt Tze Building aka The Blue Mansion in Penang

Here's an interesting place to visit, the Cheong Fatt Tze Building aka The Blue Mansion in Penang. Look for it when you next visit Georgetown Penang and see what it is all about! Cheong Fatt Tze building is one of two in Asia featured on Lonely Planet list By Andrea Filmer and Fong Kee Soon Saturday October 22, 2011 George Town: The Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (aka the Blue Mansion) here has been named one of the world's top 10 greatest mansions and...

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1Malaysia People’s Menu

The cost of food and the price of meals has gone up tremendously recently. The government is finding ways to help lessen the citizen's everyday burden and came up with the 1Malaysia People’s Menu. You could give these meals a try, from the looks of it, it sure looked delicious! Cheap options: Ariff Abdul Rahman and his wife Baheerah Mydin showing their 1Malaysia People's Menu dishes. The prices for the respective dishes are (from left) RM3, RM2...

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Terry Fox Run KL 2011

Terry Fox Run KL 2011 will be held on 13th November 2011. This is 31st Anniversary of The Terry Fox Run. It is a milestone unimaginable without the support of so many people. There is so much to be done yet we must always celebrate our victories - of which there have been many. Date: 13 Nov 2011, 09:00AM Location: Padang Merbok, Jalan Parlimen, Kuala Lumpur Distance: 3.6 km This is a non-competitive family run event. Information Terry Fox...

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Gunung Mulu National Park - Best caves tourism destination

If you like caving, head on to Gunung Mulu National Park as they are considered one of the best caves to go spelunking. While you are there, don't forget to explore other areas of the national park and climb up and view the breath taking 'Pinnacles' and of course enjoy the nature of the tropical rainforest of Sarawak. Don't forget to try the world's longest canopy walk at the National Park too, ya? Best caving destination Saturday October 8, 2011 Dubbed...

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Petaling Jaya Museum

PJ Museum reopens By Vijenthi Nair Tuesday October 4, 2011 THE Petaling Jaya Museum has been reopened with more information, displays and facilities. The improved facilities include research, reference, briefing rooms and WiFi services. Petaling Jaya mayor Datuk Mohamad Roslan Sakiman said the township was established more than 50 years ago and it was about time to treasure its history for the new generation. Refurbished: The museum at Taman...

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MITM Travel Fair

Malaysian International Travel Mart Travel Fair 2011 targets 60,000 visitors THE MITM Travel Fair is back again this year after a successful fair last year. The MITM 2011 Travel Fair, the 10th edition to be organised by the Malaysian Chinese Tourism Association (MCTA), will be held from Oct 28 to 30 at the Mid Valley Exhibition Centre (MVEC). This year’s fair, which has exhibitors ranging from tour operators, travel agents, national tourism organisations,...

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Night Life in Kuala Lumpur area

Night life in Kuala Lumpur can be very exciting and colourful. Check out some of the new clubs. While you are at it, you can also go clubbing around Petaling Jaya and Subang! New club in Bukit Bintang opens with a bang By Christina Low Friday September 30, 2011 THE streets behind Jalan Bukit Bintang will no longer be short of excitement, quiet and lonely with the opening of @live Kuala Lumpur music club. Located at the Federal Arcade — close to...

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Base Jumping - Kuala Lumpur International Jump Malaysia 2011

There will be a Base Jumping event - the Kuala Lumpur International Jump Malaysia 2011 which will be held from Wednesday, 28 September to Sunday, 2 October 2011. Here's an interesting write up about a base jumper. - Kawabanga! Base jumping now a part of Archana's life By Christina Low Photo by P. Nathan Friday September 30, 2011 THE slow-paced life of Archana Sardana took an about-turn after marrying her husband, an outdoor sports fanatic, a...

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Balik Pulau Penang Destination Promotion

Balik Pulau Penang, promotion to be a weekend destination spot Friday September 30, 2011 BALIK Pulau will be promoted as the perfect spot for a weekend getaway and to unwind after a long work week. Balik Pulau MP Yusmadi Yusoff said Balik Pulau has progressed from a sleepy hollow to being a bustling town. "During weekends, many locals take a drive to the district to enjoy the famous food and fruits such as assam laksa, durians, and rambutans. "Balik...

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Logos Hope Ship - Floating Book Fair

Logos Hope Ship - The Biggest floating book fair in town By A. Ruban Friday September 30, 2011 PORT KLANG: The world's biggest floating book fair the MV Logos Hope has arrived at the cruise centre here. The vessel, with almost half a million books from over 5,000 titles, will be here until Oct 23, Logos Hope managing director Gian Walser said. "The ship is making its maiden voyage around the world and Malaysia is the first eastern country we...

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Baba Nyonya Cultural Performance at Jonker Street

Baba Nyonya community thrill the crowd in Jonker Street Story and photos by Foo Swee Lee Thursday September 22, 2011 MALACCA: The famous Jonker Street podium was surrounded by hundreds of locals and tourists recently, as they witnessed and appreciated the colourful and cultural performances of the Baba Nyonya people. Many Nyonyas came in intricately embroided kebayas, batik sarong and beaded sandals while the Babas arrived in colourful batik shirts...

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Lenggong Valley, Perak

Lenggong Valley in the limelight By Sylvia Looi Thursday September 22, 2011 PERAK'S bid to have the 50,000-year-old archaeological site of Lenggong Valley listed as an Unesco World Heritage Site looks promising with the recent visit by the organisation's valuer. State senior executive councillor Datuk Hamidah Osman said the state government was confident of getting the site in Upper Perak into the organisation's list of cultural and natural heritage. Vast...

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Bukit Tinggi Colmar Tropicale and Japanese Gardens

Bukit Tinggi Colmar Tropicale and Japanese Gardens / Tea House French-themed square a cool respite in Bukit Tinggi By Melinda Roos Monday September 12, 2011 THERE is no shortage of bustling and vibrant sceneries in Kuala Lumpur. Sometimes, you can feel the city pulsating at your fingertips just by sitting in the middle of where the action is. Driving through its major thoroughfares on the way home at three in the morning from a night out at Changkat...

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Four Seasons Resort, Langkawi

Four Season Resort, Langkawi Kemewahan senibina & dekorasi tradisional Oleh Diyana Rose Kamalludeen Isnin September 12, 2011 Dekorasi dalam villa dua bilik yang luas dan menarik di Four Seasons Resort, Langkawai. NUN terpencil di penghujung Tanjung Rhu, Pulau Langkawi, tersergam sebuah destinasi percutian tropika ideal yang mengharmonikan segala keunikan warisan budaya senibina Melayu dalam membawakan pengalaman lima bintang terunggul kepada...

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Cititel Penang

Fast, attentive service By Putri Zanina It’s two different worlds inside and outside Cititel Penang, writes Putri Zanina IT’S just a few steps away from the busy stretch of Penang Road where sidewalk hawkers sell food and newspapers, and honking vehicles fight pedestrians for space. But it’s a different world inside Cititel Penang. With gleaming tiled floors in the cool, spacious lobby and a passage lined with a convenience store, café and restaurants...

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Kuala Selangor Tourism

Latar Expressway acts as window on wonders of Kuala Selangor Monday August 29, 2011 WITH the Hari Raya break around the corner, some people may prefer to go sight-seeing. Interesting places abound for the family to explore when on the new Latar Expressway — a 33km dual carriageway stretch of easy driving — and a whole array of travel gateways opens up for the entire family. And it is toll-free until Aug 31. If your idea is to spend time watching...

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Aquaria KLCC New Attractions

Mischievous baby otters and octopus star attractions at Aquaria KLCC By S. Puspadevi Friday August 26, 2011 IT WAS absolutely sheer enjoyment to watch baby otters playing with one another in a tank specially built to fit its habitat. Children, particularly, were amazed to watch these mammals actively teasing and playing with animal trainers of Aquaria KLCC. If you are one who loves marine and wildlife, you simply should not miss this opportunity...

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