Safety is an important factor many tourists consider when planning a vacation or a holiday. No one in their sane mind would consider vacationing in a war zone, nor in an area notorious for kidnappings and beheadings. Which is why safety is a key selling point for any country interested in wooing tourists and their [...]
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Tourism Is Big Money
A recent article mentioned a rather interesting estimated sales target – RM500,000 worth of sales in 3 days. The product? Travel packages. Malaysia does seem to generate a lot of revenue from the travel and tourism sector, and there is no doubt that it forms a significant part of the nation’s economy. That is why [...]
Tourism Cooperation Between Malaysia and Singapore
Among all its neighbours, Singapore is probably Malaysia’s closest neighbour. After all, Singapore was once part of Malaysia, and even when Singapore left the federation, the 14 pointed star in the Malaysian flag did not change. Although relations can be a bit tense at times, Singapore and Malaysia have very close ties. Being a developed [...]
New Attraction in Lake Kenyir
A recent article has breathed new life into a popular tourist destination in Terengganu. Lake Kenyir is the largest man made lake in Malaysia, created after Kenyir River was dammed in 1985. It is a popular tourist destination, although locals have mixed impressions of it, with many city slickers preferring other destinations like Genting Highlands.
366 Hotels And Resorts Nationwide Get Halal Certification
A total of 366 hotels and resorts throughout the country have obtained the Malaysian ‘Halal’ certification to date, said the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom. He said of the total, 77 certificates were issued by the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) while the remaining 289 were issued by the [...]
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.
Kenyah Ethnic Group Can Lose Their Identity
The Kenyah, one of the ethnic groups under the Orang Ulu community in Sarawak, is on the brink of losing their identity if no concrete steps were taken to preserve them. Sarawak National Kenyah Association (PKKS) adviser Datuk Jacob Dungau Sagan today said the group now faced greater challenges to keep up with other more [...]
Monsoon Cup Gets The Royal Touch
Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, His Royal Highness Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Almarhum Al-Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billal Shah, will make a return to sailing when the Coronation Cup is held at the five-star Ri-Yaz Heritage Marina Resort and Spa on Nov 30. The Coronation Cup (formerly known as the Terengganu Cup) was last organised [...]
Perak Handicraft Carnival On Nov 27
The public will be able to appreciate and purchase various types of handicraft at the nine-day “Perak Lost Living Heritage” Carnival from Nov 27 at the Garden Villa, Jalan Raja Dr Nazrin Shah, here. State Entrepreneur Development, Tourism and Women’s Affairs Committee chairman Datuk Hamidah Osman said the carnival, jointly organised by the state government [...]
Malacca in Top 50 Must Visit World Destinations
It was recently reported that the listing of Melaka at 28th position, out of the 45 destinations in the world which should be visited this year, by The New York Times newspaper is expected to attract more than 12 million tourists to the state this year.
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