All Posts Tagged ‘homestay’


A Canadian Invasion? No, Just More Tourists

A Canadian Invasion? No, Just More Tourists

It’s not exactly an invasion, but according to Tourism Malaysia’s office in Canada, a growing number of Canadians are finding Malaysia interesting enough to come over for a visit. To quote Kausar Kassim, Tourism Malaysia’s vice president to Canada, “Malaysia is an extremely popular destination for Canadian travellers. And looking at tourist arrival figures, Malaysia’s [...]

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Malaysia My Second Home Programe Gaining Popularity Among Japanese Retirees

The Malaysia My Second Home Programme is gaining popularity among Japanese retirees, with the number of participants increasing every year. Japanese Ambassador to Malaysia, Masahiko Horie, said about 1,500 Japanese retirees had opted for the programme.

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Marudu Bay Has Potential To Be An Eco-Tourism Centre

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Johnity Ongkili on Saturday called on the people of Kota Marudu to intensify efforts to develop the district as another destination for eco-tourism.

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Develop Tourism Industry Based On What We Have, Says Victor Wee

The best way to develop the tourism industry in Malaysia is to capitalise on what the country has to offer, said Chairman of Tourism Malaysia Datuk Dr Victor Wee.

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Tourism Malaysia Promotes Homestay And Rail Tourism In Singapore

Tourism Malaysia‘s Singapore office on Wednesday launched its web page in the social media network Facebook and a new information kiosk at the Tanjong Pagar Railway Station here.

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Gua Madai Has Potential As Homestay Project

Gua Madai, a cave known as an important producer of bird’s nest for Sabah has potential to be developed as a homestay project. Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi said Gua Madai was home to an early culture as there were signs of an early settlement.

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Wish To See Malaysia? Then Visit Melaka

As visitors are about to cross into Melaka, they will be greeted by the slogan ‘Visiting Historical Melaka Means Visiting Malaysia’ inscribed on the welcoming arch at the Ayer Keroh Highway-Jalan Tun Razak junction.

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Malaysia To Draw More Tourists From Japan’s Secondary Cities

In a bid to draw more tourists from Japan, Malaysia will turn its attention to a different market – the secondary cities of Japan.

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