Thursday, 28 March 2013

Travel Info: National Botanic Park Shah Alam

Shah Alam has a lot to offer such as interesting destinations for vacation while indulging yourself in outdoor activities besides spending time exercising with family. National Botani Park is located in the middle of Shah Alam township, focusing on the tourism industry together with creating awareness in conserving the nature for our next generation

Where To? : Cemerung ATV Offroad Adventure

Cemerung ATV Offroad Adventure is located at the one of the most famous recreational forests in Malaysia, Cemerung Waterfall Recreation Park. It is also home to the highest waterfall in the country.

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Malaysia International Shoe Festival

The Malaysia International Shoe Festival 2013, is back again this year for the fourth time and it is held at PWTC, Kuala Lumpur from 29th to 31st March. Minister of Tourism, Dato Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen together with Malaysia�s Tourism Ambassador, also known as the world famous shoe designer, Dato Dr Jimmy Choo, launched MISF 2013. Also present was Mr Tony Ting, President of the Malaysian Footwear Manufacturers Association (MFMA).

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Wednesday, 27 March 2013

Launching of 1001 Islamic Invention

1001 Inventions - An exhibition that uncovers a thousand years of inventions in science and technology will be coming to Asia for the very first time at the Science Museum Kuala Lumpur. Voted the world's best touring exhibition by Museum & Heritage Excellence Award 2011, this much anticipated event has been touring cities lincluding London, New York, Istanbul & Doha .

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Where To? : Kuala Lumpur City Gallery

Kuala Lumpur City Gallery is a new tourist attraction in the Federal Capital. With a range of 1500 visitors daily, the KL City Gallery is an information centre for tourists to learn about the city and its history through prints, photos and architectural models.

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Tuesday, 26 March 2013

LIMA' 2013 Airshow Performance By World's Renowned Aircraft Aerobatics Team

The Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition started with the outstanding air performance by world's renowned aircraft aerobatic teams. Aerial lightning-quick stunts were performed by the Russian Knights from Russia, Indonesia's Jupiter Aerobatic Team & Malaysia's very own Krisakti & Smokey Bandits which thrilled the crowd.

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Opening Ceremony of LIMA'13

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today opened one of the world's major defence shows the 12th Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2013). In his address,he said Malaysia, through the Malaysian Aerospace Council, had successfully steered the development of the aviation industry, worth RM30 billion in turnover now from the RM8.2 billion in 1998, with over 230 active companies and a workforce of 65,000.

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Tourism Buzz - Keeping Fit On The Go

Tourism Buzz - How keen are you to exercise while travelling? How keen are you to exercise at all? Given our hectic schedules, we hardly have the time to pamper ourselves with the best diets and lifestyles. Gym owner, Edeareena Nor talks about how juggling your travels, busy lifestyle AND exercise can be fun.

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Monday, 25 March 2013

The Be Tourist & Women Tour Guides Challenges

Cultures have been meeting and mixing in Malaysia since the very beginning of its history. That is something worth for foreign tourists who want to know more about the Malaysian Heritage, especially Kuala Lumpur. While the guided tour is moderately in demand for this specialisation, a Founder of Be Tourist and also a President of Malaysian Women Tourist Guide Association has something to share about the organisation that specialise in promoting the Malaysia Heritage and women tour guides challenges in Malaysia's tourism industry.

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Sunday, 24 March 2013

CC1M Kayuhan Sihat & Raub Cycling Packages Launch

Dato' Seri Dr. Ng Yen Yen, Minister of Tourism Malaysia launched the Cuti-Cuti 1Malaysia Bike Ride Package - Raub Special Cycling Packages @ Tersang, Lembah Klau & Krau in conjunction with Cuti-Cuti 1Malaysia Kayuhan Sihat @ Tersang 2013. This cycling product is another economic added value for Malaysia's tourism industry and the first implemented in Felda Tersang.

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Saturday, 23 March 2013

The Twin Tower Alive 2013 @ Petronas Twin Tower KL

The Twin Tower Alive 2013 was held at the Kuala Lumpur's iconic Petronas Twin Towers on the 22nd and 23rd March 2013. The two-day event was organized by JoJo Events Sdn Bhd in conjunction with the PETRONAS Malaysia Grand Prix Weekend. A musical extravaganza features a star-studded line-up of international and local artistes; Demi Lovato, Backstreet Boys, 2ne1, U-Kiss, Atillia, Caprice, One Nation Emcees and many more.

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The Twin Tower Alive 2013 @ Petronas Twin Tower KL Day 1

The Twin Tower Alive 2013 was held at the Kuala Lumpur's iconic Petronas Twin Towers on the 22nd and 23rd March 2013. The two-day event was organized by JoJo Events Sdn Bhd in conjunction with the PETRONAS Malaysia Grand Prix Weekend. A musical extravaganza features a star-studded line-up of international and local artistes; Demi Lovato, Backstreet Boys, 2ne1, U-Kiss, Atillia, Caprice, One Nation Emcees and many more.

Where To?: Green Saujana Park, Presint 11, Putrajaya

Lovely as its name, Green Saujana Park at Presint 11, Putrajaya would amaze visitors by the breathtaking views of the park. The natural beauty of Green Saujana Park is mesmerizing as visitors can relax and enjoy the garden landscape.

Thursday, 21 March 2013

Travel Info - The First Chocolate Museum in Malaysia

It surely excites the chocolate lovers where they would experience something new as they walked through the first ever Chocolate Museum in Malaysia and in the Asean region as this place is packed with interesting facts about chocolate. Situated at Kota Damansara, this museum is open daily from 10am to 5pm and it�s free.

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Wednesday, 20 March 2013

Where To?: Hello Kitty Town, Puteri Harbour Family Theme Park

The Hello Kitty Town in Johor, is the first Hello Kitty Theme Park outside of Japan. With several of interactive activities and themed ride, this is the perfect place for you and your family. Located at the Puteri Pomenade in Nusajaya, Sanrio Hello Kitty Town offers the ultimate getaway for the entire family. This Theme Park provides a series of unique experiences and excitement through popular Global Children's Characters from Lat's Place, Sanrio Hello Kitty Town and The Little Big Club.

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Tuesday, 19 March 2013

Tourism Buzz : Malaysian Holiday : A Cultural Identity

Although she comes from afar, Spa Consultant Kamila Delart has grown so attached to her home for now, in Langkawi that she made it a point to study the island for several years. With both her knowledge of Langkawi and the spa industry, Kamila explains why Malaysians should not shy away from shining through via their own cultural identity as Malaysians.

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Monday, 18 March 2013

Where To? : The Ice Age Experience

The Ice Age Experience brings you back to the Pleistocene period over 1 million years ago. The exhibition is the first of Its kind that features the Ice Age period, fully organized by Malaysians.

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In Conversation - Ecotourism Development in Malaysia

Malaysia is one of the most botanically diverse countries in the world. Initially, the environmental management in Malaysia was rather loose and confined to protected areas only, particularly the National and state parks, forest reserves and wildlife sanctuaries that were gazetted under various laws. Dr. Nor'ini Haron, a Deputy Director General (Operations) of Forest Research Institute Malaysia or FRIM & Dr. Noor Azlin Yahya, a FRIM Ecotourism and Urban Forestry Programme Head discussed about FRIM and its ecotourism development in the country.

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Saturday, 16 March 2013

Launching of 1Malaysia GP Sale @ Bukit Bintang

1Malaysia GP Sale which kick off on March 6 will run for 37 days as a back-to-back event with the upcoming Formula 1.

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The Future Music Festival Asia 2013 @ SIC

The Future Music Festival Asia 2013 was held at Sepang International Circuit on the 15th and 16th March 2013. The two-day event was organized by LiveScape Asia and Future Entertainment Bureau and supported by the Ministry of Tourism Malaysia and Malaysian Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB). Being the largest Southeast Asia's music festival, the event features world-class and local music acts such as Armin Van Buuren, Prodigy, Kyoto Procotol, Temper Trap, PSY and many more.

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Future Music Festival Asia 2013 Launched @ SIC

The Future Music Festival Asia 2013 was officiated by the Minister of Tourism, Dato' Sri Ng Yen Yen at Sepang International Circuit. The two-day event was filled with performances by DJ Armin Van Buuren with his exclusive 'A state of trance' tour, the no.1 global phenomena-PSY and internationally acclaimed artistes such as Prodigy, Rita Ora, Bloc Party and Fun.

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Friday, 15 March 2013

Official Grand Opening of Matta Fair 2013

Tourism industry players has been urged to come up with special and innovative tour packages for VMY 2014. The minister, Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen, said the ministry was kicking off in a big way, via hosting several tourism carnivals to create awareness and solicit strong support from both public and private sectors. She was speaking at the opening ceremony of the three-day Matta Fair 2013 at PWTC. Her speech was read by ministry secretary-general Datuk Dr Ong Hong Peng

Where To? : Raptor Watch Tanjung Tuan, Malacca


Migratory birds fly north in the springtime and one of the few places to view this amazing woRk of nature is in Tanjung Tuan, Malacca. The Malaysia nature society, together with the state tourism organize a yearly event called the �Raptor Watch� in the hopes to create awareness amongst the public to this phenomenon.

Thursday, 14 March 2013

Travel Info - Experience The Adventure, Culture & Nature @ KL Tower

Wanting to witness the landmark of Malaysia, KL Tower is the best destination for anyone to visit once they are here. Being the 6th highest telecommunication tower in the world and in Southeast Asia at the height of 421 meters KL Tower is now the main attraction for the local and international tourists.
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Wednesday, 13 March 2013

MHTC Video On Medical Tourism In Malaysia

Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council, MHTC video on healthcare facilities in Malaysia

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Tuesday, 12 March 2013

Tourism Buzz : Family Fun

Becoming more and more of a rarity, families who holiday together and genuinely enjoy it are a bit of a conundrum. They seem to have a hate and love relationship yet tenaciously work on making their holidays a success. Which locations would prove to be most fun for families on a holiday in Malaysia? The Paramaswaran siblings share their outlook as a family.
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Monday, 11 March 2013

In Conversation - Educational Role in Tourism

Educational Tourism is becoming increasingly popular in Malaysia due to its thriving Tourism sector. With an abundance of foreign students coming into the country, University of Malaysia, Kelantan (UMK) offers programmes like Tourism and Hospitality and Spa Management to better enable students to delve into the Tourism Sector. Join UMK's Deputy Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs in a discussion on how education plays a role in tourism.

Where To?: Islamic Arts Museum

Interest in islamic art in Malaysia has grown enormously in recent years. Reflecting this awareness, the Islamic Arts Museum was opened in 1998. Since then it has become one of the world�s leading institutions dedicated to a field that is attracting more interest than ever.

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Thursday, 7 March 2013

Travel Info - Looking For Homestay @ Raub

Travel - If you want to experience living in a Homestay, Raub is the most suitable destination for you to visit. Filled with the beauty of flora and fauna, Raub promises you everything that you asked for

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Wednesday, 6 March 2013

How To Generate Revenue and Attract Publicity from All Sectors of Tourism Businesses

Dato' Abdul Khani Daud, Director of Advertising Division, Tourism Malaysia on Social Tourism: How To Generate Revenue and Attract Publicity from All Sectors of Tourism Businesses at the Malaysia International Tourism Bloggers Conference & Awards 2013.

Effective & Most Preferable Way for Promoting Tourism in Cyber Space

Panel: Tonyo Cruz,Blogger, Activist & Social Media Strategist (Philippines); Shafique Shuib Senior Digital reporter Astro AWANI, Malaysia and Vincent Golangco Founder WheninManila.com (Philippines) - about Effective And The Most Preferable Way for Promoting Tourism in Cyber Space at the Malaysia International Tourism Bloggers Conference & Awards 2013.

Citizen Tourism Blogging: A New Platform to Promote Tourism - The New Pathway

Panel : Pham Hoang Mien-Travel Blogger (Vietnam); Vanessa Workman Founder, Creative Director, Blogger of The Island Drum.com, Langkawi Correspondent for Travelfish.org (USA) and Murni Amalia Ridha @ Mumun- Environmental Office & Travel Blogger (Indonesia) on Citizen Tourism Blogging: A New Platform for Citizens To Promote Tourism - The New Pathway at the Malaysia International Tourism Bloggers Conference & Awards 2013.

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Why We Need to Blog About Medical Tourism in Malaysia

Special Presentation by Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council, MHTC from Dr. Mary Wong Lai Lin, CEO of MHTC at the Malaysia International Tourism Bloggers Conference & Awards 2013.

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Gala Awards Dinner of MITBCA 2013

Gala Awards Dinner of the Malaysia International Tourism Bloggers Conference and Award 2013

National Craft Day 2013 - Final Competition for Batik Design & Fashion

To encourage the participation of younger generation, The Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation, MHDC organized the final competition of Batik Design and Fashion in conjunction with the National Craft Day 2013

MISF 2013 -The 4th Malaysian International Shoe Festival Held From 28-31st March

THe Malaysian Shoe Festival is back for the fourth year and will be held at PWTC from the 28th until the 31st of March 2013

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Celebrities Playing a Major Role in Promoting Travel and Leisure Through Blogging

Panel : Jojo Stryus - Co-Founder of Coinachance (Malaysia); Nik Michael Imran - Celebrity Chef (Malaysia)and Marco Antonio Ho - Bogart the Explorer (Philippines) on Celebrity Tourism: Celebrities Playing a Major Role in Promoting Travel and Leisure Through Blogging at the Malaysia International Tourism Bloggers Conference & Awards 2013

Tuesday, 5 March 2013

Blogging In Tourism: Paving The Way For Tourism Going Online

Esteemed travel bloggers Rayyan Haries, Oliver V.Robillo -Blogger, Philippines and Anis Ibrahim - Freelance Writer and Travel Columnist (Malaysia) who share their thoughts, experiences and secrets on being a successful travel blogger at the Malaysia International Tourism Bloggers Conference & Awards 2013.

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PC - Malaysia International Tourism Bloggers Conference & Awards 2013

PC - Press Conference by Minister of Tourism, Datuk Seri Dr. Ng Yen Yen at the Malaysia International Tourism Bloggers Conference & Awards 2013 in the federal capital.

Malaysia International Tourism Bloggers Conference & Awards 2013

Minister of Tourism Dato� Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen launched Malaysia International Tourism Bloggers Conference & Awards 2013.In her speech, she stresses on the importance of social media in tourism and reveals new guidelines for tour operators to continue improving themselves.

Tourism Buzz : An Artist's Perspective

Good artists are far and few between these days, especially those who combine the techniques of Rennaisance and elements of Malaysia. This time around, we showcase Perak born Ken Yang who has achieved great success in the art world of Paris.

Where To?: Asean Water Sports Village

Asian Water Sports Village (AWSY) is founded, supported and operated by a group of water sports enthusiasts and professionals whose passion is to make water sports as accessible as possible to everyone.

Monday, 4 March 2013

The Annual Craft Day at National Craft Complex

The National Craft Day 2013 was launched by Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Hajah Haminah at the Craft Complex, Jalan Conlay, Kuala Lumpur.

In Conversation - International Events in Focus

In Conversation - The General Manager of International Events of Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau, Tony Nagamaiah, spoke about the attraction of international events and how Malaysia can be promoted through those events.

Where To?: Gua Damai

Gua Damai Extreme Park in Batu Caves, Selangor is the place to go to when you look for adventure. This extreme park, which offers rock climbing (179 routes), abseiling, jungle trekking, obstacle course, caving and camping, among other adventure outdoor activities, is also used as a training ground for mountain climbing.

Friday, 1 March 2013

Tradition & Continuity: Woven and Decorated

Former Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad launched the "TRADITION AND CONTINUITY- Woven and Decorated Textiles of the Malay Peninsula Exhibition". The event showcased more than 50 Malay Textiles from the The Islamic Arts Museum, IAMM Collection.