Batu Caves, a popular tourist attraction here, has received a facelift including a pedestrian walkway with a RM3.6 million allocation from the Tourism Ministry.
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32 More Islands To Be Made Marine Parks
Thirty-two more islands and their waters in Peninsular Malaysia are to be gazetted as marine parks soon to augment the 42 similar marine parks in the whole country.
Mount Kinabalu, Home Of World’s Highest Via Ferrata
Ask the man on the street on whether he knows what is ‘via ferrata’ and it is highly likely that he would return a blank look and say “sorry, no idea”. Repeat the same question to a mountaineer or rock climber, you may get a passionate reply with some glowing experience on it thrown in.
Penang Hill Train No Longer A Tourism Icon
The Penang Hill train is no longer listed as an icon to promote tourism in Malaysia effective next year. Tourism minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said it would probably be re-listed after it is upgraded by end 2010.
KETENGAH Allocates RM10 Million To Develop Kenyir Lake
Terengganu Tengah Development Authority (KETENGAH) aims to improve tourism and develop Kenyir Lake with the allocation of RM10 million this year.
Propolis Bee Farm – A New Tourist Attraction In Penang
A propolis bee farm at the Penang Botanical Garden here not only produce quality honey for medicinal purpose but also drawing attention as a new tourism product, offering insight into bee breeding among visitors.
Kunak Waterfall A Hit Among Tourists
A 40-metre high waterfall in the Madai Baturong Forest Reserve, 15km from here is a hit among locals and foreign tourists. Managed by the Sabah Forestry Department, it was opened to the public 1999 after public amenities were provided for visitors.
KK Jazz Fest Promises To Be World-Class Affair
The first-ever Kota Kinabalu Jazz Festival promises to be a spectacular world-class affair and an opportunity to do your bit for charity at the same time.
Making Birds Nest Harvesting At Gomantong A Tourism Attraction
The Gomantong Caves in Kinabatangan have huge potential to be developed as another new tourism product that will also provide economic opportunities to the residents nearby, said Sukau Assemblyman Saddi Abdul Rahman. Thus, he has proposed an annual celebration of birds nest harvesting at the caves – which have been the natural habitats for the [...]
Homestay, Island Festival To Be Part Of Attraction For LIMA’09
The Homestay Programme and Island Festival will be held in conjunction with the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA’09) Exhibition from Dec 1 to 5.