September 30, 2011 at 12:00 pm
Let us be honest, staying in a kampung house is not what we think would appeal to many Malaysians. The impression that we have, and most of us might not be that willing to admit, is that most Malaysians are creatures of comfort and just simply cannot live without modern conveniences. If it is not modern or luxurious, you would not want to be seen with it. Simplicity is seemingly undervalued these days.
Homestay programs is a great way to observe the 'kampung' lifestyle in Malaysia.
Well, like the saying goes, one man’s meat is another man’s poison. What most Malaysians might not view as an interesting experience is fast becoming a popular attraction for tourists. Homestay programs, most of them featuring rural living, or kampung style living, has long been part of the experiences offered to tourists who visit Malaysia. A recent article featured the response by one tourist who participated in a homestay program at Kampung Sungai Pasu, and he had quite a positive experience. While homestay programs like this are gaining popularity, more is required to be done in order to break the misconception that such programs will not be sustainable nor become profitable ventures.
Read the full article below:
For 21-year-old Vietnamese student Ho Nhat Nam, the two nights he spent at Kampung Sungai Pasu homestay was an unforgettable experience.
“I enjoyed the hospitality provided by my foster parents. I felt like I was part of the family.
“Given a chance, I want to come back again,” said Ho, who was among 20 university students participating in a homestay programme here.
The mass communications student comes from an urban area called Quang Ngai and has never experienced life in a rural community.
Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said homestay programmes are meant to make visitors experience life in a Malaysian village.
“Many other countries also have homestay programmes. However, in Malaysia, visitors will be staying together with the home owners and are treated like family members.
“They can dine with the owners or follow them to the orchards during fruit seasons,” said Dr Ng, who met the students at a Hari Raya Aidilfitri function held at the village on Saturday.
At a separate function in Raub yesterday, Dr Ng said Malaysians should learn from the Sikh community on how to be a united society.
“I respect how the Sikh community are close-knit. You seldom hear Sikhs having social problems. Other races should learn from them,” said Dr Ng when she visited Gurdwara Sahib Raub.
Dr Ng, the Raub MP, also presented a cheque of RM10,000 to the temple’s committee for the upkeep of the 80-year-old Gurdwara.
Dr Ng also visited three churches and several Hari Raya open houses in her constituency.
Source: The Star
Malaysian Homestay Vacations
September 30, 2011 at 12:00 pm
Let us be honest, staying in a kampung house is not what we think would appeal to many Malaysians. The impression that we have, and most of us might not be that willing to admit, is that most Malaysians are creatures of comfort and just simply cannot live without modern conveniences. If it is not modern or luxurious, you would not want to be seen with it. Simplicity is seemingly undervalued these days.
Homestay programs is a great way to observe the 'kampung' lifestyle in Malaysia.
Well, like the saying goes, one man’s meat is another man’s poison. What most Malaysians might not view as an interesting experience is fast becoming a popular attraction for tourists. Homestay programs, most of them featuring rural living, or kampung style living, has long been part of the experiences offered to tourists who visit Malaysia. A recent article featured the response by one tourist who participated in a homestay program at Kampung Sungai Pasu, and he had quite a positive experience. While homestay programs like this are gaining popularity, more is required to be done in order to break the misconception that such programs will not be sustainable nor become profitable ventures.
Read the full article below:
For 21-year-old Vietnamese student Ho Nhat Nam, the two nights he spent at Kampung Sungai Pasu homestay was an unforgettable experience.
“I enjoyed the hospitality provided by my foster parents. I felt like I was part of the family.
“Given a chance, I want to come back again,” said Ho, who was among 20 university students participating in a homestay programme here.
The mass communications student comes from an urban area called Quang Ngai and has never experienced life in a rural community.
Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said homestay programmes are meant to make visitors experience life in a Malaysian village.
“Many other countries also have homestay programmes. However, in Malaysia, visitors will be staying together with the home owners and are treated like family members.
“They can dine with the owners or follow them to the orchards during fruit seasons,” said Dr Ng, who met the students at a Hari Raya Aidilfitri function held at the village on Saturday.
At a separate function in Raub yesterday, Dr Ng said Malaysians should learn from the Sikh community on how to be a united society.
“I respect how the Sikh community are close-knit. You seldom hear Sikhs having social problems. Other races should learn from them,” said Dr Ng when she visited Gurdwara Sahib Raub.
Dr Ng, the Raub MP, also presented a cheque of RM10,000 to the temple’s committee for the upkeep of the 80-year-old Gurdwara.
Dr Ng also visited three churches and several Hari Raya open houses in her constituency.
Source: The Star
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