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CONTENTS 

MESSAGE 

Minister of Tourism, Malaysia 

FEATURES 

Unique UNESCO Heritage Sites in Malaysia 

UPDATES 

Monsoon Affair 

EVENTS 

Taman Negara Eco-Challenge 

Pineapple Fest 

FEI World Endurance Championship 

World Cup Asia 2008 : 

Paintball Asia League Series 

Penang Island Jazz Festival 

Malaysia International Gourmet Festival 

Langkawi International Fishing Tournament 

Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta 

Genting International Magic Festival 

TRANSPORTATION 

DESTINATIONS 

Malaysia, a lovers paradise 

HOTELS 

Concorde Hotel 

Grand Millennium Hotel 

Malaysian restaurant in Bali 

Agrotourism holidays at FELDA Resorts 

SHOPPING 

Central Market 

One Borneo 

Bangsar Village 1 & 2 

PRODUCTS 

Hooked on fishing in Malaysia 

NEWS 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 

TOURISM OFFICES 

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10-11 

12-13 

14-15 

16-17 

18-19 

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Malaysia offers many 

unique destinations for 

memorable weddings 

and honeymoons. 

Full story on page 10. 

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FEATURE 

Unique UNESCO heritage sites in Malaysia 

On 7 July, 2008, Melaka and George 

Town, Penang, were added to the list of the 

United Nations Educational, Scientific and 

Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World 

Heritage sites. The two Malaysian capitals 

thus joined the ranks of Gunung Mulu 

National Park and Kinabalu Park, 

both inscribed into the list in 2000. 

It was an achievement for Malaysians to be 

proud of since it put Malaysia in the ranks of 

other iconic landscapes and monuments such 

as China’s Great Wall, India’s Taj Mahal, 

the US’ Grand Canyon and Australia’s 

Great Barrier Reef. 

So what was it about Melaka and George 

Town that made the cut? Both cities are 

known to be steeped in culture and heritage, 

reflected in the architecture of its buildings 

and monuments. 

Melaka’s unique buildings, churches, 

squares and fortifications bear testament to 

the various influences that ruled the empire in 

earlier centuries, i.e. the Melaka sultanate, 

Fort Cornwallis 

A Famosa 

as well as the Portuguese and the Dutch 

powers. 

George Town’s landscape, on the other 

hand, show significant influence from 

British rule in the 18th century. 

With a past firmly rooted in international 

trade, both Malaysian capitals naturally 

became the entry point for such culturally 

and ethnically diverse people from all 

corners of the world. Each brought with 

them their own heritage and tradition, 

art and culture, architecture and lifestyle, 

to imprint upon the town they entered. 

Soon, each community grew, building 

around them religious temples, places of 

worship and ethnic quarters, bringing their 

festivals and celebrations, dances, costumes, 

art and music, food and language into their 

adopted home. 

Among the places in George Town that 

have been recognized as world heritage 

sites are: the waterfront district including the 

Esplanade and harbour area, 

Fort Cornwallis, Weld Quay and Beach 

Street, the historical commercial centre, 

including the “ethnic streets” like Bishop 

Street and Church Street (Eurasians), China 

Street (Chinese), Market and Chulia Streets 

(Indians), and Little India, the guilds and 

trades precinct including Chulia, Muntri, 

Leith and adjacent streets, the mosque and 

wakaf enclave of Acheen Street and Kapitan 

Keling mosques, and Chinese clans enclave 

with the Khoo, Cheah, Tan, Lim, Yap and 

Yeoh clan or kongsi (share) houses. 

In Melaka, the UNESCO World Heritage 

list covers St Paul’s Hill, St Paul’s Church, 

Porta de Santiago (A Famosa) fortress and 

Stadhuys complex, the residential and 

commercial areas of Jalan Tun Tan Cheng 

Lock (Heeren Street), Jalan Hang Jebat 

(Jonker Walk) and adjacent streets including 

Harmony Street, and the Malacca River. 

Melaka is easily accessible by road, 

about 147 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur. 

It is a two-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur 

on the North-South Highway. The journey 

to George Town from Kuala Lumpur,

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on the other hand, takes about four hours 

by road. 

If Melaka and George Town made it on 

the UNESCO listing based on their cultural 

merit, then Gunung Mulu National Park 

and Kinabalu Park were certainly chosen 

due to the importance of their natural 

landscape. 

Gunung Mulu National Park is located 

near Miri, Sarawak. Named after Mount 

Mulu, the second highest mountain in 

Sarawak, the park was nominated due to 

its incredible caves and karst formations in 

a mountainous equatorial rainforest setting. 

The park is also noted for its many caves 

and exploration activities. Within the park is 

the world's biggest natural enclosed space – 

the Sarawak chamber, found in Gua Nasib 

Bagus (Good Fortune Cave). It is said to be 

big enough to fit St. Peter's Basilica or 

several jumbo-jets inside. Other famous 

caves are Benarat Cavern, Deer Cave, 

Wind Cave, and Clearwater Cave, 

which exposes parts of a long underground 

river going through the park. 

Mount Kinabalu, at 4,095 metres high, 

is said to be growing about 5 mm a year. 

Gunung Mulu National Park is the most 

studied tropical karst area in the world. 

The mountain and its surroundings 

feature a huge variety of flora, and is one 

of the world’s most important biological 

sites. The primary focus however has 

shifted to promoting activities that foster 

understanding and appreciation of the 

park’s natural assets. This is done through 

awareness programmes for the significance 

of the park and its environment, as well as 

ecotourism activities. 

The only way to get to and from Mulu is 

by air, from the Miri airport. It is possible to 

travel by riverboat, but it requires the charter 

of a long boat for the last leg of the journey 

which would take around 12 hours from 

Miri, compared to the 30-minute journey 

by air. 

Kinabalu Park is located at the west 

coast of Sabah and is known as one of the 

first national parks of Malaysia. It is also 

Malaysia's first World Heritage Site 

designated by UNESCO in December 2000 

for its outstanding universal values and its 

role as one of the most important biological 

sites in the world. 

This botanical site is blessed with an 

astonishing variety of flora and fauna 

that ranges over four climate zones; from 

rich lowland forest and mountain oak, 

coniferous forests and alpine meadow 

plants to the stunted bushes of the summit 

zone. The mountain is famous for its many 

carnivorous plant and orchid species, 

most notably Nepenthes rajah. It is also 

home to a multitude of endemic animal 

species, including the Kinabalu giant red 

leech and Kinabalu giant earthworm. 

The park headquarters is 88 kilometers 

away from the capital city of Kota Kinabalu, 

easily accessible via the highways over a 

two-hour jorurney. The park is administered 

by an organisation called Sabah Parks and 

reservations are processed through Sutera 

Sanctuary Lodges. 

Gunung Mulu National Park is a remote area 

covered in dense tropical rainforest

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UPDATES 

Malaysia’s Monsoon Affair 

Every year, the monsoon season brings in 

tropical rain showers and mighty winds, 

making mostly the east coast of Malaysia a 

wet and rainy affair – perfect conditions for 

such events as the Terengganu Monsoon 

Cup, Royal International Langkawi Regatta, 

Sail Malaysia Passage to Langkawi and Raja 

Muda Selangor International Regatta. 

A brain-child of the Malaysian Prime Minister 

Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, the 

Terengganu Monsoon Cup has put Pulau 

Duyung, Terengganu, on the sailing map 

since it first hosted the race in 2005. 

The Monsoon Cup is an event recognised by 

the International Sailing Federation (ISAF). 

It is also part of the Swedish Match Tour 

which aims to unite the world’s best match 

race regattas under one banner. Since it was 

first organized in Malaysia, the Monsoon 

Cup has attracted professional skippers with 

experience gained at the Olympics and world 

championships, bringing Malaysia much 

international coverage and publicity for the 

event. 

Dubbed the “Formula One of Sailing,” the 

Monsoon Cup has its moments of thrills and 

drama. The match race pits two identical 

boats in a circuit to compete in an intricate 

one-on-one duel to gain the leading position 

on a short racecourse. The first across the 

line of two laps is the winner. The short route 

means the races are quick, thus placing 

emphasis on boat handling and knowledge 

of tactics and rules. 

The Monsoon Cup is happening from 3 to 7 

December and for more information log on 

to www.monsooncup.com.my 

From 4 to 10 January 2009, the island of 

Langkawi will host the Royal Langkawi 

International Regatta (RLIR). Participants 

will race in the waters at Kuah Harbour (near 

Tanjung Lembang) in what is called fleet 

racing. Unlike the match race concept of 

Terengganu Monsoon Cup, fleet racing is a 

race between the same kinds of boats. 

RLIR will be a five-day event and there are 

about 30 participants from all around the 

world competing for the following trophies: 

The Prime Minister's Challenge Trophy, The 

Lada-IRC Challenge Trophy, The Langkawi 

Sports Trophy, The Malaysian Multihull 

Challenge Cup and The RLYC Commodore's 

Challenge Cup. For more information, log 

on to www.langakawiregatta.com. 

From Port Klang to charming Pangkor island, 

then onwards to Penang before finally 

making a grand stop at Langkawi are the 

skippers of the Raja Muda Selangor 

International Regatta (RMSIR). 

To be held from 14 to 22 November, RMSIR 

has created a name for itself as a reputable 

offshore passage racing regatta in the 

region. Once again, the Royal Selangor 

Yacht Club will host this keelboat sailing 

regatta. 

Raja Muda, as it is fondly known, is among 

the most challenging regattas due to its 

seven-race format, a true test for yachtsmen 

and their crew. There are three passage races 

– from Port Klang to Pangkor, from Pangkor

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to Penang and from Penang to Langkawi. 

Each involves racing overnight through 

widely varying weather conditions from 

tropical squalls to tidal currents, overcoming 

sand bars and complicated directional wind 

changes. 

Over 400 sailors and 45 yachts from Hong 

Kong, China, Singapore, Thailand, 

Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, and 

Europe are expected to take part this year, a 

record number of entries in terms of head 

count and boats alone. 

The week-long race will see yachtsmen in the 

racing class competing for the coveted Raja 

Muda Cup, which will be given away at the 

prize giving ceremony at Royal Langkawi 

Yacht Club. Get results, ranking and also a 

glimpse of the action at www.rmsir.com.my. 

Another big-scale yachting event that will 

take place in November is the Sail Malaysia 

Passage to Langkawi. This unique yachting 

rally event covers approximately 3,000 

nautical miles over four countries and two 

continents with more than 250 yachts 

involved, spanning over five months. 

A collaborative effort by PassionAsia Sdn. 

Bhd, Sail Malaysia and Sail Indonesia, this is 

the largest annual sailing event in Asia. The 

journey starts in Darwin, Australia, continues 

through the Indonesian Archipelago, and 

navigates its way towards Malaysia. 

The Malaysian leg of the rally includes stops 

at Danga Bay, Johor (14-16 Nov); Lumut 

International Yacht Club, Perak (26-28 

Nov); Tanjong City Marina, Penang (3-5 

Dec); and Telaga Harbour Marina, Rebak 

Marina and Royal Langkawi Yacht Club, 

Langkawi (26-30 Dec). 

For more information, log on to 

http://www.sailmalaysia.net/.

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EVENTS 

FEI World Endurance Championship 2008 

The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) 

World Endurance Championship will be held 

from 6 – 9 November at the Terengganu 

International Endurance Park in Setiu, 

Terengganu. A total of 36 countries are 

expected to take part including Argentina, 

Australia, Japan, Malaysia and Russia. 

The horse race not only needs the horses 

to be in good and healthy condition, 

but also requires that the course for the 

race be designed with safety in mind, 

without making it less challenging. The race 

takes the riders along stunning coast line, 

through palm plantations, pass canal banks 

and also through vegetation forests. 

Other side events during the race are 

concert performances by local artistes, 

pony rides for children, carnival games, 

sepak takraw, as well as a trade exhibition 

showcasing Malaysian products and 

services, equestrian products and riding 

accessories, and Malaysian hawker-style 

food stalls. 

Date : 6 – 9 November 

Venue : Setiu, Terengganu 

Tel : +609 623 1957/ 603 7713 5585 

Email : info@arifsolutions.com 

Website : www.tourism.terengganu.gov.my 

and www.malaysia-wec.com 

Malaysia International Gourmet Festival 

Pineapple Festival 

Beef fillet carpaccio on parmesan chips, 

puree of green asparagus and cherry tomato 

and balsamic dressing salad, being served at 

Il Tempio during MIGF 2008 

Food that’s too pretty to eat but lipsmackingly 

delicious when you finally give in 

to the temptation? Ah, that’s what you’ll find 

at the Malaysia International Gourmet Festival 

(MIGF) from 1 until 30 November 2008. 

In its eighth year, MIGF brings together 27 of 

Malaysia’s best restaurants, menus and chefs 

together for a great sampling of fine cuisine 

in equally fine settings. 

Enjoy pre-set menus at participating 

restaurants (this year, some restaurants 

are also offering lighter menus for lunch), 

featuring a variety of cuisine styles (Chinese, 

Italian, Mediterranean, Contemporary Malay, 

Swiss and Japanese among others) and a 

great selection of wines to complement each 

course. 

Besides the specially-priced menus, 

there are also cooking classes for which 

the public can sign up. Learn from master 

chefs how to prepare classic Italian meals, 

fusion dishes or delightful desserts. 

Special gourmet tour packages starting 

from RM3,500 (about USD1,000) are also 

available which includes accommodation, 

selected meals at participating festival 

restaurants, cooking classes, city tours and 

limo transfers. 

Date : 1- 30 November 

Venue : Throughout Malaysia 

Tel : +603-22284 2388/22282 8028 

Website : www.migf.com and 

http://gourmettours.migf.com 

for tour packages 

The annual Pineapple Festival will be 

celebrated once again in Sarikei, Sarawak, 

from 22- 24 November. 

Sarikei is famous for its pineapples as 

the city lies in the centre of an agricultural 

area. In fact, right in the middle of the town, 

at the waterfront, stands a five-metre tall 

pineapple declaring this fact. 

Introduced in the year 2004, the event is 

usually held at the Sarikei Civic Centre. 

During this festival, various classes of 

pineapple are judged for its sweetness, 

shape, colour and appearance. Among the 

pineapples assessed are the Nanas Madu 

(Sweet Pineapple), Nanas Sawi and Nanas 

Paun. 

This fruity festival is organised to promote 

the town of Sarikei as an agricultural growth 

and distribution centre of Sarawak. 

Date : 22 - 24 Nov 2008 

Venue : Sarikei, Sarawak 

Tel : +60 082 423600 

Organiser : Pasar Borong Sarikei / 

District Officer 

E-mail : stb@sarawaktourism.com

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Langkawi International Fishing Tournament (LIFT '08 – Mackerel Run) 

This November, the serene Awana Porto 

Malai Resort Langkawi will be abuzz with the 

renowned Mackerel Run, which is now known 

as the Langkawi International Fishing 

Tournament (LIFT ’08). 

Anglers will love fishing in the waters around 

the resort, said to be a rich fishing ground for 

queenfish, dorab, mackerel, barracuda, tuna 

and trevally. 

Cash prizes of RM35,000 and the Sultan 

Abdul Halim Challenge Trophy are up for 

grabs. Registration for the event is RM300 

per team or boat, inclusive of insurance, 

t-shirt and food on board. 

A newly-created category, the Heaviest 

Catch will award winners with RM500 for 

the heaviest catch of pelagic species such 

as barracuda, dorab, queenfish or cobia. 

Additionally, there are also Media and VIP 

categories, as well as Beach Fishing for the 

general public. 

If you’re hooked on fishing, sign up now! 

Date 

Venue 

: 8 - 9 November 

: Awana Porto Malai Resort, 

Langkawi 

Tel : +604-9698080/9698084 

Email : info@tourismlangkawi.com 

Organiser : Langkawi Tourism Action Council 


If you love jazz, then check out the Penang 

Island Jazz Festival from 4 to 7 December. 

This fifth jazz festival brings together over 

50 local and international jazz artistes at 

various venues in Penang, including 

the Bayview Beach Resort, G Hotel, 

and Alliance Francaise de Penang. 

Among the artistes performing are 

Friend n Fellow from Germany, Pascoal 

Meirelles Trio from Brazil, Djabe from 

Hungary, Jaume Vilaseca Quartet featuring 

Violetta Curry, Aseana Percussion Unit, 

Island Jazz Connection, API (Andy Peterson 

Inc.) and many more. 

Tickets for the main performances are priced 

at RM53 and are available through Ticketpro 

outlets (www.ticketpro.com.my). 

Date : 4 - 7 December 

Venue : Various venues in Penang 

Phone : +603 2093 4725 

Organiser : Capricorn Connection 

Website : www.penangjazz.com 

Besides music performances, there will 

also be an exhibition of posters, paintings, 

photography and percussions; music 

workshops; a charity gala dinner; and the 

Jimmy Boyle Young Talent Jazz Competition 

-- a competition to win a chance to perform 

on stage at the festival. 

The Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta (RMSIR) 

The 19th Raja Muda Selangor International 

Regatta (RMSIR), a nine-day event regarded 

as a true offshore passage racing regatta in 

the region, is back this November. It will end 

just in time for the Phuket King's Cup to be 

held a week later, as many participants 

compete in both events. 

This year the RMSIR will be opened in Port 

Klang by the Regatta Patron, HRH Sultan of 

Selangor. 

The yachts will race more than 80 miles 

from Port Klang to Pangkor Island, 

then onwards to Penang. There, participants 

will participate in a trishaw race and be 

feted to a hawker food street party at 

Tanjong City Marina in George Town. 

The following day, they will race in the 

waters of Tanjong Bungah before taking off 

for Langkawi in the night. On the last day, 

there will be races within Bass Harbour, 

followed by the gala prize giving dinner 

graced by HRH Sultan of Selangor and 

other notables. 

Date : 14 - 22 November 

Venue : Port Klang-Pangkor-Penang- 

Langkawi-Selangor 

Tel : +603-3168 6964 

Email : info@rmir.com 

Website : www.rmsir.com

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EVENTS 

Taman Negara Eco-Challenge 

The Taman Negara Eco-Challenge (TNEC) 

is back and tougher than ever! Running, 

climbing and rafting challenges over a 

150km course will test the physical and 

mental endurance of participants over three 

days. Cash prizes of more than RM30,000, 

trophies and medals (and bragging rights!) 

await the winners. 

After the flag-off at Cameron Highlands, 

an otherwise peaceful mountain retreat, 

teams will run for 62km from Tanah Rata 

to Pos Lemai. The next day doesn’t get any 

easier with a trek up the trans-Titiwangsa 

range in a 14-hour agonising climb. This is 

followed by a tough, rafting challenge the 

next day. 

Hosted for the third year, TNEC has been 

dubbed an extreme challenge and online 

sports magazine, Extreme 365, had this 

to report about last year’s edition: 

“Three days. Dense jungle. Twenty-six 

thigh-crushing hills. All day. No breaks. 

“Dubbed a "minimalist" competition, the 

runners had only short sleeve shirts, running 

shorts, tracking shoes and practically no 

survival equipment. 

Powerman Malaysia 

“On the first day, a torrential downpour 

smacked the runners in the face. With a 

2,187m climb ahead of them, the runners 

had it pretty tough.” 

Definitely not for the faint-hearted! 


Venue : Gunung Tahan, Pahang 

Tel : +609 517 1111 / 517 1112 

Email : mtpnphg@streamyx.com 

Website : www.pahangtourism.com.my 

World Cup Asia 2008 – 

Paintball Asia 

League Series 

Who will be the Powerman this year? 

We will only know the answer on 

9 November at the 7th Powerman Malaysia 

which is to be held in Lumut, Perak. 

This event involves cycling, running and 

swimming of 11km, 64km and 10km 

respectively. Participants with the fastest 

time will win the cash prizes worth up to 

USD5,000 in the event which will test 

their endurance levels. 

The event consists of the Individual, 

Malakoff Power Relay and Malakoff Sprint 

Duathlon categories. 

The race will start and end from Majlis 

Perbandaran Manjung Mini Sports Complex 

in Seri Manjung, Perak. 

Date : 9 November 

Venue : Lumut, Perak 

Tel : +603 2263 3388 

Organiser : Malakoff Berhad 

Website : www.powerman.com.my 

The World Cup Asia 2008 – Paintball Asia 

League Series was initiated as a platform to 

develop the paintball game in Asia. It has 

brought the paintball game to a whole new 

level with great support from the international 

paintball industry and paintballers in the Asia 

and Asia Pacific Region. 

This Paintball-Asia League Series is a world 

class paintball championship endorsed by the 

Government and sanctioned by key paintball 

organisations - Asia Pacific Paintball 

Federation (APPBF), the PSP (USA) and 

Millennium Series (Europe). 


Venue : Terengganu 

Organised by : Xtion Paintball 

Website : www.palseries.org 

Genting International Magic Festival 

The annual Genting International Magic 

Festival showcases some 20 top international 

magicians and illusionists who will enthral 

audiences with their disappearing and other 

magical acts. 

The public can also attend workshops with 

these magicians to learn a trick or two. 


Venue : Genting Highlands, Pahang 

Phone : +603 6101 1118 / 

2718 1118 

Website : www.genting.com.my

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ZOOM! Malaysia on the road 

YB Dato' Sri Azalina Dato' Othman Said, 

the Minister of Tourism, recently launched 

an advertising campaign to intensify the 

promotion of the domestic tourism campaign 

- Zoom! Malaysia. The Tourism Malaysia 

outdoor advertising campaign will be carried 

out for six months from October 2008 to 

March 2009. 

The campaign utilises the body-wrapping 

advertising technique featuring visuals 

of popular local destinations on Malaysia’s 

public transport – airport limos, Rapid KL 

and Transnasional buses as well as LRTs and 

Monorails. 

The advertising campaign involves 50 airport 

limos in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah; 50 airport 

limos in Kuching, Sarawak; 100 intra-city 

buses in Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya; 

and 100 inter-city buses in 10 states in 

Peninsular Malaysia. Besides that, the Zoom! 

Malaysia advertisements can also be seen on 

LRT trains (Kelana Jaya Line and Ampang 

Line), as well as the KL Monorail. 

SKYPARK FBO Malaysia and VISTAJET to Boost Malaysia’s Aviation Industry 

The Skypark Fixed Base Operation (FBO) 

Malaysia was launched recently at the 

Sultan Abdul Aziz Airport (Subang Airport) 

in Selangor. 

The world-class FBO at Subang airport 

will be operated by Switzerland’s ExecuJet 

Aviation Group Holdings and Australia’s 

Hawker Pacific. 

ExecuJet Aviation Group is a leading global 

aviation organisation currently expanding 

throughout the region – Malaysia, Moscow, 

Mumbai and Beijing. 

Hawker Pacific, meanwhile, is a market 

leader in integrated civil and military 

aerospace sales and product support with 

16 offices throughout South East Asia, 

Australia, the Pacific and the Middle East. 

These two companies recently signed a joint 

venture initiative during the EBACE Show in 

Geneva to include Skypark Malaysia as one 

of its respective chain of worldwide FBOs. 

Malaysia is known to be strategically 

located along the corridor which links the 

Far East and Australia to Europe and the 

United States, providing a convenient 

stopover for refuelling and other purposes. 

The joint venture, called Skypark FBO 

Sdn Bhd, will offer full handling facilities 

plus VIP lounge and fuel provision. 

In a related development, VistaJet, 

which is involved in executive jet services, 

plans to use Subang Skypark for its regional 

hub as it expands its Asian network and taps 

into the increasing number of rich clients. 

VistaJet is a privately-owned company 

headquartered in Switzerland. It will base 

two corporate jets comprising a Bombardier 

Challenger 605 and a Challenger 850, 

worth more than US60 million, in Subang. 

With VistaJet, Malaysia and Asia’s high flyers 

will now be able to travel to any destination 

around the world in absolute confidence, 

convenience, comfort and privacy. 

Meanwhile, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, 

Subang, received a US91 million injection 

of funds to transform its Terminal 3 into a 

corporate aviation hub, a re-development 

project undertaken by Subang Skypark Sdn 

Bhd. Scheduled for completion by 2010, 

phase two of the project involves the 

construction of dedicated MRO and aircraft 

parking hangars. 

Malaysia plans bigger global airport operators’ gathering in 2009 

Malaysia will be the host for next year’s 

Airport Council International (ACI) World 

Conference and Exhibition. 

Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd Managing 

Director Datuk Seri Bashir Ahmad stated that 

the ACI Conference and Exhibition which is 

to be held in Kuala Lumpur will be bigger as 

it is scheduled to be staged together with the 

Asia-Pacific ACI regional general assembly. 

Themed “Making Global Connections,” 

the event will bring together airport operators 

and industry personalities from all over the 

world to Kuala Lumpur. 

The conference has eight sessions covering 

issues in airport management and operations 

such as information technology strategies, 

airport ownership, congestion, industry 

consolidation, environment, safety and 

security. 

Datuk Seri Bashir will be the speaker at a 

session on "Changing for Climate Change", 

which will discuss how the industry is working 

towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions 

and what could be done to minimise the 

industry's impact on the environment. 

The ACI is an international body that 

highlights airport interests and promotes 

professional excellence in airport 

management and operations. Its members 

comprise 1,640 airports in 178 countries.

10 

DESTINATION 

Malaysia, a lover’s paradise 

Of all the significant events that would take 

place in one’s life, nothing is more important 

than one’s wedding day. The fact that it is the 

moment that you seal a relationship with the 

promise to love one another for the rest of 

your life makes the wedding day an event that 

is sacred and meaningful. 

It’s only natural then that the affair is 

planned for with care and much thought, 

months, even years, in advance. Even before 

reaching the legal marrying age, little girls 

have already dreamed up their perfect 

weddings. It may be a celebration by the 

beach at sunset, or in a ballroom filled with 

pink roses and balloons. It may be a fairy-tale 

garden party or a romantic do on a private 

cruise witnessed only by the twinkling stars. 

With its varied landscapes and scenic settings, 

Malaysia is the perfect backdrop for those 

wanting a wedding ceremony that will be 

remembered forever. Couples can choose to 

exchange their vows on an island, by the 

beach, up in the cool climates of the 

highlands, amidst verdant green nature, 

in the clear blue waters of the sea, or in the 

historical heart of the country. 

Malaysia is blessed with many beautiful 

islands that dot its shores. Among them are 

Langkawi, Redang, Tioman, Pangkor and 

Perhentian islands, with beaches that inspire 

romance and clear blue waters that sweep 

gently to the shores. Beach weddings at 

sunset may be typical but couples can also 

opt for a cruise wedding where they can sail 

away into the sunset as they exchange vows. 

In the case of Langkawi, a thrilling glide over 

the tree-tops of Raya Mountain can also be 

arranged for those looking for a wedding 

ceremony that’s literally off-the-beaten track. 

Even though Malaysia is very much a 

tropical country with warm weather all-yearround, 

one can still choose to hold a wedding 

in the cooler climes of the highlands. 

Frasers Hill, Cameron Highlands and 

Genting Highlands are located on the main 

mountain range of Peninsular Malaysia with 

temperatures dipping between 16 and 21 

degrees Celcius. Here, garden weddings 

are a favourite with the rolling green hills 

as a witness to the sacred union. 

With Malaysia’s kaleidoscope of cultures 

and traditions, couples may want to exchange 

vows the way Malaysians themselves typically 

do it. Malay weddings will see the bride and 

groom being treated like a king and queen 

for the day, complete with the “royal” dais 

and traditional martial arts and cultural 

performances fit for the royal courts. Guests 

then take turns to “bless” the union with 

rosewater and fragrant potpourri. 

For a more oriental experience, couples can 

get dressed up in traditional Chinese wedding 

costumes and complete the intricate Chinese 

tea ceremony with friends and family. Indian 

temple weddings are also a colourful affair 

as bride and groom are celebrated with music 

and flowers by guests dressed in extravagant 

sarees of modern design. At the Sarawak 

Cultural Village, wedding ceremonies can be 

organized according to the traditional Iban, 

Bidayuh or Orang Ulu way. Similarly, the 

Whatever it may be, the wedding day, 

from dream to concept to the actual I-do’s, 

is something every girl dreams about…and 

plans for to the single, most minute detail. 

The party favours have to be decided. 

The caterers have to be hired. The guest list, 

identified. The invitations, printed and mailed 

out. The menu, selected. The food, tasted. 

The music, picked. The dress, customdesigned 

and tailored. In other words, 

everything has to be perfect for the wedding 

day. And nothing makes it more perfect than 

the right choice of setting for that special day.

DESTINATION 

11 

It’s all quite simple: 

Having your wedding and honeymoon in 

Malaysia is quite a straightforward affair. 

However, as each country has its own set of 

wedding procedures for couples looking to 

hold their ceremonies outside their home 

countries, there are certain legal and 

immigration criteria that you need to fulfil. 

Start by researching your own country’s 

marriage requirements. For the requirements 

on the Malaysian side, check with the 

Malaysian diplomatic mission in your country. 

Be prepared to spend a minimum of seven 

consecutive days in Malaysia to facilitate the 

necessary arrangements. 

However, to make things simpler, many 

couples decide to register their marriage 

officially in their home countries and only 

hold a wedding reception in Malaysia. This, 

too, is possible, and doesn’t require too many 

procedures. 

Monsopiad Cultural Village in Sabah caters 

to Kadazan-styled weddings, complete with 

traditional trimmings. 

Most of the hotels and resorts in Malaysia 

offer wedding packages that include airport 

transfers, welcome drinks, honeymoon suites, 

breakfast in bed, candle-light dinners, 

photography services, wedding cakes, 

hairstyling and make-up sessions, banquet 

dinners, entertainment, decorations and 

other wedding niceties. Some will even 

tailor-make the event according to the 

couple’s needs. With the help of a wedding 

planner, all the details of the wedding, like 

booking of dates, coordinating food and 

beverage details and arranging 

accommodation for guests can easily be 

sorted out. A feature of many resorts and 

hotels in Malaysia these days is the in-house 

spa – to ease away the wedding jitters that 

one may have before the ceremony. 

After the wedding vows have been safely 

and lovingly exchanged, it’s only fitting to 

extend one’s stay in Malaysia for the 

honeymoon period. Again, the choice that 

Malaysia presents is varied and the hotel or 

resort that arranged the wedding ceremony 

would be able to arrange for a honeymoon 

package as well. 

Some couples may wish to retire to a private For the best information, work with your travel 

world of their own making. The islands agent and the Malaysian Embassy or High 

beckon with miles of secluded beaches that Commission in your home country. 

the newlyweds can claim as their very own. 

Indulge in a spa experience specially meant 

for couples who cannot bear to be separated 

even for a moment! Or do absolutely nothing 

but laze about in a villa right on the calm 

waters of the sea, with a personal butler to 

answer to your every beck and call! 

Some couples, may want to get right into the 

action of Malaysian life. For them, the 

pulsating ambience of the modern cities of 

Kuala Lumpur and Penang will keep them 

occupied day and night. Spend the day in 

some of the most modern shopping malls that 

offer high quality branded products at 

affordable prices. And retire to the city’s many 

dance clubs in the evenings for a taste of 

Malaysia’s weekend pastime. 

Indeed, whether couples intend to exchange 

wedding vows or kindle romance on their 

honeymoon, Malaysia is the perfect place for 

it. With the wide variety of choice for wedding 

and honeymoon packages, Malaysia will 

certainly make the experience memorable for 

many more anniversaries to come.

12 

HOTELS 

Concorde Hotel 

Located within Kuala Lumpur’s Golden 

Triangle, Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur is 

well known among businessmen and tourists, 

locals and foreigners alike. 

Concorde Hotel is an hour’s drive from 

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). 

Its great location means that guests can 

basically walk to the nearby shopping malls 

and entertainment hotspots -- Suria KLCC, 

The Pavilion, Hard Rock Café, Petronas Twin 

Towers, KL Convention Centre, a host of night 

clubs and great restaurants. 

Concorde Hotel offers a wide range of 

facilities and services, and guests residing in 

the Premier or Premier Executive rooms can 

enjoy a host of privileges. Among them are 

complimentary one-way limousine transfers 

to/from KLIA, private check-in/out at Premier 

Lounge, complimentary full American 

breakfast for two persons, free WiFi services, 

access to the Premier Fitness Centre and 

free-flow of coffee/tea, beverages at the 

Premier Lounge. 

This four-star business class hotel offers 570 

rooms ranging from a collection of standard 

rooms to presidential suites. Among them are 

standard, superior, superior executive, 

Concorde and Concorde executive and 

classic suite. 

Rooms aside, Concorde has four food and 

beverage outlets -- Melting Pot Café, Xin 

Cuisine Chinese Restaurant, Crossroads 

Lounge and, Spices Restaurant and Wine Bar. 

Location: 

Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur 

2 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 

50250 Kuala Lumpur, 

Tel : +603 2144 2200 

Fax : +603 2144 1628 

Website : www.concorde.net/kl/ 

Grand Millennium Hotel Kuala Lumpur 

Situated in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s 

Golden Triangle, Grand Millennium Hotel 

Kuala Lumpur offers luxurious rooms and 

great dining options in a convenient 

location. 

the newly acclaimed Pavilion complex 

adjacent to the hotel. 

The hotel’s restaurants offer Chinese, 

Mediterranean and Asian cuisine. 

It has 468 guestrooms including 30 suites, 

all with floor-to-ceiling windows that provide 

sweeping views of the city skyline. Guests on 

the Executive Club floor are accorded 

signature amenities and exclusive privileges 

that include the service of a Personal Butler. 

Grand Millennium Hotel’s central location in 

Kuala Lumpur’s business and shopping 

district means that guests can conduct 

Malaysian 

restaurant in Bali 

corporate meetings and enjoy retail therapy 

easily. Steps away from the hotel is the trendy 

Bintang Walk, a half kilometre stretch 

offering an outstanding variety of food and 

entertainment outlets, as well as major 

shopping malls with over 3,000 shops and 

Holiday Villa Hotels & Resorts, one of 

Malaysia's leading hotel chains with 

16 hotel properties in Malaysia, recently 

established a Malaysian restaurant in Kuta, 

Bali. Named Lagenda Malaysian Food 

Garden, the restaurant is located at Wina 

Holiday Villa Kuta in Bali. It repreents the 

second Malaysian halal restaurant 

managed and operated by Holiday Villa, 

after Diwangkara Holiday Villa Beach Resort 

& Spa in Sanur. All over the world, there are 

now more than 500 Malaysian restaurants. 

The launching ceremony of Lagenda was 

officiated in true Malaysian fanfare and 

colourful galore. 

Location: 

Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur 

160 Jalan Bukit Bintang 


Malaysia 

Tel : +60 3 2117 4888 

Fax : +60 3 2142 1441 

Website : www.millenniumhotels.com 

Now not only has Holiday Villa created a 

brand name in accommodations but also in 

dining, spa treatments and hospitality. 

Contact Details: 

Corporate Office 

B-16-8, Megan Avenue II, 

12 Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, 

P.O.Box 11369, 50744 Kuala Lumpur 

Tel : +603 2162 2922 

Fax : +603 2162 2937 

Email : corpmktg@holidayvilla.com.my 

Website : www.holidayvillahotels.com

HOTELS 

13 

Agrotourism holidays at FELDA Resorts 

Although mainly involved in land 

development for crop cultivation, Federal 

Land Development Authority, commonly 

known as FELDA, has long diversified its 

interests into tourism with the establishment 

of six resorts throughout Malaysia. A stay 

at its resort is a unique and educational 

ecotourism and agrotourism holiday 

experience that will be long-remembered. 

It has two resorts in Perak, and one each in 

Pahang, Terengganu, Negeri Sembilan and 

Sabah. Each resort is unique, complemented 

by the natural surroundings against which it 

is set. 

The FELDA Residence Hot Springs in Perak 

is sprawled over 6.5 ha of land with a scenic 

view of oil palm plantations and durian 

orchards. The resort is surrounded by hills 

and clear mountain streams and rivers, 

but its highlight is the natural hot springs 

that is reputed to have therapeutic properties. 

The resort has cold and hot pools for 

common use as well as private pools for 

those preferring privacy. Reflexology services 

are also available to complete the natural 

spa experience. 

FELDA Residence Hot Springs 

36000 Sungkai, Perak, Malaysia 

Tel : +605 438 8801 / +605 438 8803 

For beach lovers, the FELDA Residence 

Port Dickson, just 1½ hours away from 

Kuala Lumpur, is the perfect choice. With the 

sun, sea and sand literally at your doorstep, 

simply relax, go for a swim, get a tan or build 

sandcastles if you like. While in Port Dickson, 

don’t forget to visit the nearby attractions. 

Among them is Cape Rachado, the 

lighthouse built by the Portuguese in the 16th 

century. This is the spot to view the migrating 

raptors between September and March. 

FELDA Residence Port Dickson 

10 3/4 Mile, Jalan Pantai 

71000 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, 


Tel : +606 662 6645 

Email : resorts.prsb@felda.net.my 

If you’re looking for some adventure, 

then head over to FELDA Residence Tekam 

located amidst the lush forest of Jerantut on 

hectares of plantation land harvesting rubber, 

cocoa, palm oil and various local fruits. 

Approximately 200 kilometers from Kuala 

Lumpur, this wonderful site is popular for its 

adventure and plantation tours. Explore the 

caves and rock formations at the historical 

Kota Gelanggi Caves, discover the beautiful 

flora and fauna at Mount Senyum Caves or 

go jungle trekking, fishing and rafting. There 

is also a 9-hole golf course for golf lovers. 

FELDA Residence Tekam 

Tun Razak Agricultural Research Centre, 

27000 Jerantut, Pahang Darul Makmur 

Tel : +609 4718300 

Get close to nature at FELDA Residence 

Trolak in Perak without having to 

sacrifice creature comforts and modern 

conveniences. Stay at the one of the resort’s 

54 fully-equipped guestrooms and explore 

the rugged landscapes in the surrounding 

area. Explore the caves at Gua Tempurung, 

trek up to Gunung Besut, or enjoy a cool dip 

at the nearby waterfalls. Other nearby 

attractions are the orang asli village and the 

Sungkai Conservation Centre, a captive 

breeding centre for the sambar deer and 

several indigenous species of pheasant 

FELDA Residence Trolak 

35600 Sungkai, Perak, Malaysia 

Tel : +605 4388687 

Fax : +605 438 8868/438 9377 


Along a stretch of the beautiful east 

coast beach in Lahad Datu, Sabah, is the 

sprawling FELDA Residence Sahabat. 

With magnificent sea views from every room, 

the resort is a relaxing getaway for guests who 

love the beach. Stroll along the shore, 

swim in the sea or just relax by the beach. 

For something more adventurous, visit the 

Tabin Wildlife Reserve for great birdwatching 

opportunities or a trek along the forested hills 

by the Lipad River. Danum Valley, declared a 

conservation area for its outstanding 

biodiversity, is also nearby. 

FELDA Residence Sahabat 

Peti Surat No. 2, 

Pejabat Pos Cenderawasih, 

91150 Lahad Datu, 

Sabah, Malaysia 

Tel : +6089 811 300/811 301 


Strategically located in the heart of the 

Kuala Terengganu town and overlooking the 

Terengganu River, FELDA Residence Kuala 

Terengganu offers 101 comfortable 

guestrooms. It is easily accessible, only 15 

minutes’ drive from the Kuala Terengganu 

Airport. Nearby tourist attractions are 

Chinatown, Pasar Payang Central Market 

(for souvenirs), Pulau Duyong (famous for its 

traditional boat building heritage), and the 

Islamic Civilisation Park. From here, it is also 

easy to visit the Terengganu islands. 

FELDA Residence Kuala Terengganu 

Jalan Hiliran 

21400 Kuala Terengganu 

Terengganu Darul Iman 

Tel : +609 6321111 

Email : shahrir.a@felda.net.my 

Main contact details: 

PLANTATION RESORTS SDN BHD 

No. 2, Jalan Maktab 6, Anjung Felda 

54000 Kuala Lumpur. 

Tel : +603 2697 9772 

Fax : +603 2694 5104 

Website : www.plantationresorts.com.my

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SHOPPING 

1 Borneo Hypermall, Sabah 

1 Borneo, located along Jalan Sulaman 

Highway and overlooking the Mount Kinabalu 

and Crocker Range, is a mixed development 

project which consists of a hypermall, 

condominium units and hotels. 

Prince Tower Supercondo is a four-tower 

luxury accommodation within the mall that 

offers exclusive living within its spacious and 

luxurious homes. Within the hypermall vicinity, 

there are four other hotel choices for the 

convenience of tourists and locals alike. 

They are Novotel, Tune Hotel, Mercure Hotel 

and Courtyard Hotel. 

Soon this hypermall plans to own an 

Oceanarium & Discovery centre (35,000 

sq.ft), the largest in East Malaysia. It is an 

aquarium and ocean science discovery centre 

that occupies a significant space in 1Borneo. 

The aquarium will feature about 500 

species of marine life, and there will be a 

three-metre tunnel where visitors will be able 

to view the marine life including sharks. 

The Ocean Science Discovery Centre will be 

an exciting interactive learning centre for 

children and adults alike. 

The hypermall’s ‘Live Gallery’ is a handicraft 

and cultural centre. It is the perfect place for 

those who love weaving, traditional music 

instruments and accessories. There is also a 

bridal gallery of wedding accessories and 

gowns. 

Other entertainment outlets located at the 

hypermall are a bowling alley, the largest in 

East Malaysia, and an eight-screen cinema 

multiplex equipped with an excellent sound 

system to give movie-goers a whole new 

entertainment experience. 

Retailers here include luxury watch boutiques, 

jewellery outlets, regional fashion boutiques 

of over 100 brands and others. 1Borneo 

also has an Autocity Showroom to showcase 

the latest exotic sports cars, luxury 

convertibles and others. 

Location: 

1Borneo Hypermall 

P.O.Box 16577, 

88871 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. 

Tel : +6088 447 777 

Website : www.1borneo.net 

Bangsar Village 1 & 2 

Located along Jalan Telawi, the Bangsar 

Village shopping centre has grown from a 

small and friendly community shopping mall 

to a vibrant centre to fill the entertainment 

and leisure hours of those within the Klang 

Valley. 

It started with the opening of Bangsar Village 

1 in July 2004 – a small, neighbourhood 

mall with a good mix of independent retailers 

and franchise operators that seemed to cater 

to the young, up-market, mostly expatriate 

community in hip and trendy Bangsar. 

Among the retail mix here are a general 

supermarket, an organic supermarket cum 

deli, coffee chains, pharmacies, a bookstore, 

restaurants and cafes, as well as children’s 

toy shops and play centres. There are many 

retail kiosks operating at Bangsar Village 1 

featuring quaint and charming pieces 

of imported children’s clothes (at affordable 

prices) and handmade embroidered throws 

and quilts. 

The success of Bangsar Village 1 prompted 

the development of another wing, Bangsar 

Village 2, which opened in January 2007. 

Bangsar Village 2 is slightly different 

from its twin. It is a boutique shopping 

centre targeted to the fashion lovers around 

the world. It has some renowned designer 

names within its fashion retail mix, besides a 

good selection of outlets offering home 

décor, books, health and beauty services, 

and paintings. Brands such as Ted Baker, 

Raoul, Massimo Dutti, Liz Claiborne, Mexx, 

Zara, Birkenstock, Aldo, Nike, Crabtree & 

Evelyn, and Royal Doulton can be found in 

the new wing. 

Occasionally, the shopping centre organizes 

thematic events and exhibitions. Among the 

more interesting ones was an exhibition and 

sale of antique pieces salvaged from 

shipwrecks in the Malaysian waters. The 

Treasures of the South China Sea featured 

fine antique ceramics dating back to several 

hundreds of years old including rare blue 

and white porcelain, qingbai ware and 

antique celadon. 

Both Bangsar Village 1 and 2 have a good 

selection of dining outlets ranging from 

Japanese to Italian, seafood to Chinese, 

and more. 

Location: 

2, Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar Baru, 


Tel : +603- 2288 1200 

Website : www.bangsarvillage.com

SHOPPING 

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Central Market 

Central Market is located at Jalan Hang 

Kasturi, which is within walking distance 

from Petaling Street (Chinatown), Kotaraya, 

Dayabumi and the Klang Bus Station. 

It is easily accessible either by bus or train 

(LRT or Commuter) and it is also within 

walking distance from the Star LRT Masjid 

Jamek Station. 

Central Market facade 

Built in 1889, Central Market, popularly 

known as CM, was originally a wet market. 

It is now a landmark for Malaysian culture 

and heritage and has been classified as a 

Heritage Site by the Malaysian Heritage 

Society. 

Here you will find all kinds of souvenir items 

and keepsakes – batik products, ceramic 

crafts, woven baskets, wooden items such as 

chopsticks, mirror and combs, traditional 

attire and a variety of handicrafts. Some are 

authentic, some are unique and others are 

just must-haves. 

CM also has a special gallery called the 

Annexe. The Annexe Gallery is a not-forprofit 

centre for contemporary arts. It is also 

a platform for young and veteran artists to 

express themselves in performance and 

fine arts. 

It hosts a variety of events, including 

exhibitions, film screenings, workshops, 

theatre and music performances, dance 

classes, and literary talks. 

Location: 

No. 10, 1st-3rd floor, 

Jalan Hang Kasturi, 

50050 Kuala Lumpur. 

Tel: +603 2031 0339 / 

5399 / 7399 / 9399 

+603 2274 6542 / 2757 

(Information Counter) 

Email : info@centralmarket.com.my 

Website : www.centralmarket.com.my

16 

PRODUCTS 

Hooked on fishing in Malaysia 

Malaysia is well known for its many angling 

or fishing arenas, but there is just one thing 

lacking. Exposure. Not many are aware of 

these places or are keen in this sport except 

for the enthusiast. 

Malaysian waters are home to a variety 

of fish both inland and in the deep seas. 

The tropical seas have Black Marlins, Blue 

Marlins, Striped Marlins and Pacific Sailfish. 

Tuna – Yellowfin, Bigeye and Dogtooth – are 

found in the deep waters around atolls and 

drop offs. Wahoo, Giant Trevally, Cobia, 

Narrowbarred Mackerel, Dorado, Barracuda, 

Escola, Rainbow Runner, Greater Amberjack 

day, with specimens reaching to over 60 

kilogrammes. This may be the only place 

in the world to be called sailfish capital, 

where massive congregations of sailfish 

can be found. 

The island of Tioman, Pahang, is located 

close to the country’s Black Marlin territory. 

Although rarely exceeding 100 kilogrammes 

in this area, they can be great fun on lighter 

tackles. 

Malaysia’s rivers and lakes, too, are great 

destinations for fishing. The man-made lakes 

of Malaysia, in particular Lake Kenyir 

(380 sq km) in Terengganu and Lake 

Temenggor (150 sq km) in Perak, 

set against the tropical rainforest backdrop, 

are favourites among anglers. Originally 

developed to harness hydroelectric power, 

the two lakes are now popular tourist 

attractions and provide a fishing challenge 

to enthusiasts. 

Here, there are over 250 species of 

freshwater fish but anglers come in search 

of the Giant Snakehead, a powerful and 

ferocious predator – they grab baits or lures 

and dash to the nearest physical structure, 

leaving your line in a tangled mess! Fast 

Queen Fish 

Sailfish 

Cobia 

Queen Fish 

and big sharks add to the variety of game 

fish to be found. 

The deep, nutrient-rich waters of the Spratlys, 

off the coast of Sabah, offer a virtual fishing 

paradise. This deepwater area, with coral 

atolls rising from depths of 1,000 to 2,000 

metres, is Malaysia’ premier saltwater game 

fishing destination. With strict numbers of 

boats and anglers permitted at any on time, 

the Spratlys provide a world-class 

deep-fishing challenge to those who are 

passionate about the sport. 

The islands offshore from Rompin, Johor, 

are playgrounds of the Pacific Sailfish. 

These shallow waters produce specimen fish 

on fly, troll and bait. Up to 20 or more fish 

have been taken, by a single angler, in one 

Cobia 

flowing waters and deep pools around the 

area are home to the Malaysian Red Mahseer 

and Hampala Barb. 

Accommodation for anglers is usually on 

houseboats that ply the lakes – they provide 

relaxing accommodation and fishing. 

Other choices are in chalets and basic 

wooden rooms. 

Fishing in certain parts of Malaysia is 

under the supervision of park authorities 

while several fish species (such as the 

Malaysian Bonytongue) are protected under 

the Convention on International Trade in 

Endagered Species (CITES) and 

catch-and-release techniques are observed. 

For fishing holidays in Malaysia, it’s best to

PRODUCTS 

17 

hook up with local fishing operators/ 

organizations who can develop a package 

to suit your group’s particular needs, i.e. 

saltwater or freshwater fishing, etc. The main 

season for all fishing is between March 

and October. A properly-organised fishing 

package encompassing local knowledge 

may prove the difference between success and 

failure. 

For those who want to take part in competitions 

or just be a part of the audiences, look out for 

these fishing competitions happening 

throughout the year in Malaysia – Royal Pahang 

Billfish International Challenge, Sauk Sotong 

Langkawi (Squid Fishing Fiesta in Langkawi) 

and International Squid Jigging. 

Great Trevally 

*photographs courtesy of kakipancing.net 

Peacock Bass 

Great Trevally 

Hampala 

Hampala 

For more information, contact the 

Tourism Malaysia office or travel agent 

nearest to you. 

Mackarel 

Stingray 

Mackarel

18 

NEWS 

KL Convention Centre 

wins awards 

This year alone, the Kuala Lumpur 

Convention Centre (KL Convention Centre) 

has bagged two awards – the Brand Laureate 

Awards 2007-2008 for brand excellence in 

product branding and the TravelWeekly (Asia) 

Industry Awards 2008 for best exhibition and 

convention centre in Asia. 

The Brand Laureate Awards, also known 

as the Grammy Awards for branding, 

recognises the best brands from Malaysia 

and the Asia Pacific in various industries. 

Organised by the Asia Pacific Brands 

Foundation, winners were determined based 

on a stringent 300-point judging criteria, 

which include brand strategy, brand culture, 

brand communication, brand equity and 

performance. 

The three-year-old KL Convention Centre 

started off with zero bases in meetings and 

exhibitions industry back in 2005. With effort 

and determination, it managed to quickly 

build-up and gained recognition through 

partnerships with Tourism Malaysia, 

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and Kuala Lumpur 

City Hall (DBKL). 

Located strategically in the heart of the 

integrated Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 

the KL Convention Centre is now achieving 

more than it expected. Last year, the 

convention centre saw an estimated 32 

percent growth over 2006 for the total 

number of events held and an encouraging 

increase by 26 percent in number of 

delegates/visitors attending events. 

Malaysia in PATA Travel 

Mart 2008 

Malaysia recently participated in the Pacific 

Asia Travel Association (PATA) Travel Mart 

2008 in Hyderabad, India. The three-day 

event from 16 to 19 September saw some 

300 sellers and more than 370 buyers from 

57 countries from around the world. 

The Malaysian delegation was headed 

by Mr. Azizan Noordin, Director of the 

South/West Asia, Oceania & Africa Division 

of Tourism Malaysia. 

A presentation of the PATA Gold Awards 

2008 was also held on 19 September. 

Tourism Malaysia bagged two PATA Gold 

Awards for its Visit Malaysia Year 2007 

marketing efforts in broadcast media and 

CD-Rom. 

Malaysia celebrates 51 

years of independence 

The date 31 August this year marked 

the 51st anniversary of Malaysia’s 

independence. It was celebrated with the 

theme, Unity is the Pillar of Success. 

The celebrations were kicked off with the 

Merdeka Unity Run on 18 August at the 

Dataran Merdeka (Merdeka Square), 

Kuala Lumpur. It was organised by the Unity 

Committee of the Merdeka celebrations. 

Malaysian Prime Minister, YAB Datuk Seri 

Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, flagged off the 

race, which was divided into three categories 

- 10km, 5km and the fun run. 

Various religious activities were also 

held throughout the month at mosques, 

Buddhist and Hindu temples, churches 

and Sikh gurdwaras nationwide. 

On the eve of Merdeka, i.e. 30 August, 

many local stars took to the stage at 

Dataran Merdeka, Bukit Bintang and 

KLCC to entertain the public and usher 

in the new year. 

The annual celebration also included 

the national day parade at Dataran Merdeka 

in the presence of Their Majesties, 

the King and Queen of Malaysia. 

The parade showcased the country’s progress 

from 1957 until 2008 under the leadership 

of five Prime Ministers and 13 Yang di-Pertuan 

Agongs (Kings of Malaysia), highlighting 

Malaysia’s achievements in the span of 

51 years of sovereignty. 

A total of 42 contingents from various 

ministries and government departments, 

the Armed Forces, police, students and 

private companies, took part in the 

march-past on 31 August. 

The closing ceremony of the Independence 

Month 2008 was held at Kota Kinabalu, 

Sabah. 

Miss Hong Kong 

Pageant 2008 – 

Goodwill Tour to 


Tourism Malaysia, Hong Kong’s Television 

Broadcast Limited (TVB) and Hong Thai Travel 

Services Limited were partners in organising 

the Miss Hong Kong Goodwill Tour 2008 

travelogue programme. 

The travelogue was filmed in Kuala Lumpur, 

Genting Highlands, Cameron Highlands, 

Putrajaya, Port Dickson, Melaka and Johor 

Bahru from 27 August to 3 September. 

It was later aired in Hong Kong on 

9 and 16 October. 

The travelogue saw Miss Hong Kong 2008 

(Ms Edelweiss Cheung), along with the first 

and second runners-up (Ms Skye Chan and 

Ms Sia Ma respectively) and Tourism 

Ambassador (Ms Samantha Ko), as well as 

several famous Hong Kong artists, travel to 

the chosen destinations to introduce the 

attractions and culture of Malaysia. Reporters 

from Hong Kong were also invited for the 

tour to ensure greater coverage of Malaysia 

in the media. 

Malaysia wins four PATA 

Gold Awards 2008 

More awards for a deserving country – 

Malaysia. The PATA Gold Awards, held 

during the PATA Travel Mart in Hyderabad, 

India, on 19 September was the lucky arena 

for Malaysia which won four awards. 

The awards were in the following categories:

NEWS 

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• Marketing Media Awards - Travel 

Advertisement Broadcast Media 

"Visit Malaysia Year 2007" - Tourism 


• Marketing Media Awards - CD-ROM 

Travel Manual Interactive CD - Tourism 


• Marketing Media Awards - Promotional 

Travel Video 

"Recharge in a New World" - Sarawak, 

Borneo 

Sarawak Convention Bureau 

(www.sarawakcb.com) 

• Education & Training Award 

Empowering Youths for a Brighter Future 

Taylor's School of Hotel Management 

The Director-General of Tourism Malaysia, 

Dato' Mirza Mohammad Taiyab, said that 

Tourism Malaysia was truly honoured to 

receive the accolades from PATA. 

"The marketing media awards are significant 

recognitions of the accomplishment by 

the Tourism Malaysia team and our partners 

in promoting and positioning Malaysia as a 

preferred holiday destination. The awards are 

also a reflection of our dedication towards 

excellence in the hospitality industry," he said. 

Singapore-Malaysia 

'Twin City' promotion 

unveiled 

Tourism Malaysia in collaboration with 

the Singapore Tourism Board and Singapore 

Airlines together launched the `Twin City` 

package in Dubai recently. 

The exclusive travel package valid until 

November 2008 is designed to boost the 

Middle East visitor traffic to Malaysia and 

Singapore. It would enable visitors from the 

Middle East and the United Arab Emirates 

(U.A.E.) to capture the very best of Singapore 

and Malaysia – from city attractions and 

first-rate shopping to tropical rainforests 

and pristine beaches. Based on recent visitor 

arrival figures, many Middle Eastern travellers 

heading to South-East Asia would combine 

their trips with stopovers in both, Malaysia 

and Singapore. 

The convenient five-day, four-night package 

includes air fare and hotel accommodation in 

Singapore and either Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi 

or Penang, starting at only 2,490 dirham 

(about RM2, 350). 

Malaysia charms Sri 

Lankan tourists 

Some 31,000 Sri Lankan tourists visited 

Malaysia last year, but optimistic Malaysian 

tourism promoters say the figure could 

multiply in future, as more visitors 

from the island are keen to land in Kuala 

Lumpur (KL). 

To achieve the target, Malaysia is stepping 

up efforts to woo more Sri Lankan tourists 

to its shores. 

Tourism flow from Sri Lanka to Malaysia 

grew by 58.6 percent and until this July, 

24,000 people have visited Malaysia. 

Malaysia is ready to offer a myriad of 

holiday packages to Sri Lankans. 

Several leading Malaysian hoteliers and 

tour operators were in Colombo to promote 

the country's attractive destinations to the 

Sri Lankan travel industry. 

Malaysia Savings Sale 

The Malaysia Savings Sale, MSS for short, 

will start from 29 November 2008 to 4 

January 2009, giving tourists yet another 

reason to visit Malaysia and shop to their 

heart’s content. 

Previously known as the Malaysia Year-End 

Sale (MYES), this shopping extravaganza will 

present shopaholics with 37 days of retail 

therapy, great dining experiences and fun 

entertainment. 

The sale is held at an opportune time in 

anticipation of the Christmas and New Year 

celebrations. MSS, as the name suggests, 

provides tourists and locals alike with an 

opportunity to ‘shop and save’ as most items 

from apparels, accessories and home décor 

to holiday packages as well as leisure and 

dining activities will be on offer at 

discounted prices throughout the sale 

period. 

To kick-start the whole event, a press 

conference and media launch of the new 

name and logo of the sale was held recently 

at The Gardens Mid Valley. Also during the 

event, the list of activities and promotional 

exercises to take place during the 

month-long sale was revealed. 

The new MSS logo carries a ‘bar code’ 

that one usually associates with products 

and shopping. It is an international 

symbol recognised by everyone worldwide. 

For more information, log on to 

www.tourism.gov.my or 

www.malaysiamegasale.com.my.

20 CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF NATIONHOOD 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 

Calendar of events 2008 

EVENTS 

Genting International Show 

8 February - 31 December 

Genting Highlands Resort, Pahang 

The Genting International Show features truly 

world class performances by illusionists, 

acrobats and dancers. 

Organiser: Genting – City of Entertainment 

Tel : +603 6101 1118/27181 1118 

Website : www.genting.com.my 

merchandise. Wait no longer; this is the time 

for the ultimate shopping indulgence. 

Organiser: Shopping Malaysia Secretariat 

Tel.: +603 2698 1033 

Tel : +603 2612 7600 

Email : info@heritage.gov.my 

Website : www.heritage.gov.my 

Langkawi Mackarel Run 

8 & 9 November 

Langkawi 

Langkawi Mackarel Run is a fishing competition, 

where participants have to use a difficult 

fishing technique to fish for mackarel. This is 

the second time the event is being held. 

Organiser : Langkawi Tourism Action Council 

Tel : +604-9698 080/9698 084 

Powerman Malaysia 

9 November 

Lumut, Perak 

This activity involves cycling, running and 

swimming for five hours during the day. 

Participants with the fastest time win the event. 

Organiser: Malakoff Berhad 

Tel.: +603 2263 3388 

Malaysia Savings Sale (MYES) 

29 November – 4 January 2009 

Throughout Malaysia 

The Malaysia Savings Sale is back with great 

discounts and bargains on a wide variety of 

Grand Finals World Amateur Inter-Team 

Golf Championship 

2 – 4 December 

A Famosa Golf Resort, Melaka 

This is the grand finals of the 2008 World 

Amateur Inter-Team Golf Championship 

(WAITGC), a successful home-grown 

golf event. 

Tel: + 603-5633 2079 / 603-5634 2078 

Email : waitgc@streamyx.com 

Website : http://www.waitgc.com/index.html 

FESTIVALS 


4 – 7 December 

Feringghi Beach, Penang 

The Penang Island Jazz Festival will 

showcase performances of over 50 local 

and international jazz artistes. 

Organiser: Capricorn Connection 

Tel : + 603 2093 4725 

Christmas 

25 December 

Throughout Malaysia 

The Christmas spirit is very much alive and 

made merrier with the tropical warmth and 

hospitality of Malaysians. Visitors will find 

ample restaurants, bistros, shopping malls 

and hotels with special events planned for 

the occasion. Join in the celebration! 

Organiser: Ministry of Unity, Culture, Arts & 

Heritage Malaysia 

City Fringe Festival 

Every Friday and Saturday from 

29 Nov 2008 – 4 Dec 2009 

Bukit Bintang Shopping District, KL 

As you shop, you’ll be entertained by a 

myriad of busking acts ranging from clowns, 

acrobats and acoustic musicians to artists 

and painters. 

Organiser : Shopping Malaysia Secretariat 

Tel : +603 2698 1033 

International Xtreme Autoshow 

26 - 28 December 

Stadium Putra Bukit Jalil, KL 

See the largest gathering of extreme modified 

cars in Malaysia. Admission tickets are RM30 

for adults and RM14 for kids. Demonstrations 

will also take place throughout Malaysia at 

Queensbay Mall, Penang on 19 Dec, Pavilion 

Kuala Lumpur on 20 Dec, Sunway Pyramid 

on 21 Dec, and Mahkota Parade, Melaka on 

22 Dec. 

Contact : Shopping Malaysia Secretariat 

Tel : +603 2698 1033 

Ziryab International Music & Arts Festival 

13 December 

JW Marriott Hotel, KL 

Be entertained by world-renowned artists, 

Nawal Zoughbi and Abdullah Ruweished. 

Tickets are available at RM250, RM500, 

RM750 and RM1,000. 

Contact: Shopping Malaysia Secretariat 

Tel : +603 2698 1033

TOURISM OFFICES 

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF NATIONHOOD 21 

HEAD OFFICE 

17th Floor, Menara Dato' On 

Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) 

No. 45 Jalan Tun Ismail 


MALAYSIA 

Tel : 603-2615 8188 

Fax : 603-2693 5884 / 0207 

Tourism Infoline (within Malaysia) : 

1 300 88 5050 

E-mail : enquiries@tourism.gov.my 

Website : www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my 

e-Portal : www.virtualmalaysia.com 

OVERSEAS OFFICES 

AUSTRALIA 

Melbourne 

355 Exhibition Street, Melbourne 

Victoria 3000 

AUSTRALIA 

Tel : 00613 9654 3177 

Fax : 00613 9654 3176 

Perth 

Ground Floor, MAS Building 

56, William Street 

Perth WA 6000, AUSTRALIA 

Tel : 00618 9481 0400 

Fax : 00618 9321 1421 

E-mail : tourmal@iinet.net.au 

Sydney 

Level 2, 171 Clarence Street 

Sydney NSW 2000, AUSTRALIA 

Tel : 00612 9299 4441/2/3 

Fax : 00612 9262 2026 

E-mail : mtpb.sydney@tourism.gov.my 

BANGLADESH 

c/o High Commission of Malaysia 

House No.19, Road No.6 

Baridhara, Dhaka 1212, BANGLADESH 

Tel : 008802 882 7759/60 

Fax : 008802 882 7761/3115 

E-mail : mtpb.dhaka@tourism.gov.my 

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM 

c/o High Commission of Malaysia 

No.61, Simpang 336, Jalan Kebangsaan 

Bandar Seri Begawan BA 1211 

P.O. Box 2826 

Bandar Seri Begawan BA 8675 

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM 

Tel : 006732 2381 095/6/7 

Fax : 006732 2381 576 

E-mail : mtpb.brunei@tourism.gov.my 

CAMBODIA 

c/o Embassy of Malaysia 

No. 5, Street 242 

Sangkat Chaktomouk, Khan Daun Penh 

Phnom Penh, CAMBODIA 

Tel : 00855 232 16176/177 

Fax : 00855 232 16004 

CANADA 

1590-1111, West Georgia Street 

Vancouver BC, CANADA V6E 4M3 

Tel : 00604 689 8899 

Fax : 00604 689 8804 

E-mail : mtpb.vancouver@tourism.gov.my 

Website : www.malaysiatourism.ca 

FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY 

Weissfrauenstrasse 12-16 

D-60311 Frankfurt am Main 

FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY 

Tel : 004969 460 92 3420 

Fax : 004969 460 92 3499 

E-mail : info@tourismmalaysia.de 

Website: www.tourismmalaysia.de 

FRANCE 

Office National du Tourisme de Malaisie 

29, Rue des Pyramides 

75001 Paris, FRANCE 

Tel : 00331 4297 4171 

Fax : 00331 4297 4169 

E-mail : mtpb.paris@tourism.gov.my 

Website : www.ontmalaisie.com 

HONG KONG 

Ground Floor, Malaysia Building 

No. 47-50, Gloucester Road 

HONG KONG 

Tel : 00852 2528 5810/1 

Fax : 00852 2865 4610 

E-mail : mtpb.hongkong@tourism.gov.my 

ITALY 

Via Privata della Passarella, Nr 4 

1st Floor, 20122 Milan, ITALY 

Tel : 0039 02 796702 / 723 

Fax : 0039 02 796806 

E-mail : mtpb.milan@tourism.gov.my 

JAPAN 

Osaka 

10th Floor, Cotton Nissay Building 

1-8-2, Otsubo-Honmachi, Nishi-ku Osaka 

550-0004 JAPAN 

Tel : 008166 444 1220 

Fax : 008166 444 1380 

E-mail : mtpb.osaka@tourism.gov.my 

Tokyo 

5F Chiyoda Building 

1-6-4, Yurakucho Chiyoda-ku 

Tokyo 100 0006, JAPAN 

Tel : 008 13 3501 8691 / 4 

Fax : 008 13 3501 8692 

E-mail : mtpb.tokyo@tourism.gov.my 

Website : www.tourismmalaysia.or.jp 

KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA 

c/o Consulate General of Malaysia 

Lot 241, Al Mualiffin Street 

Al Rehab District, P.O. Box 593 

Jeddah 21421 

KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA 

Tel : 009662 672 8019 / 7740 

Fax : 009662 675 2391 

E-mail : mtpb.jeddah@tourism.gov.my 

LAOS PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC 


Route That Luang, Quartier Pholxay 

P.O. Box 789, Vientiane 

LAOS PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC 

Tel : 21 414 205/6 

Fax : 21 414 201 

E-mail : mtpb.laos@tourism.gov.my 

PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA 

Beijing 


2 Liang Ma Qiau Bei Jie 

Chaoyang District, 100600 Beijing 


Tel : 0086 10 6532 2531 / 2 / 3 Ext : 283 

Fax : 0086 10 6532 5376 

E-mail : mtpb.beijing@tourism.gov.my 

Chengdu 

c/o Malaysia Airlines Office 

18th Floor, Western China Business Tower 

19 Ren Min Nan Road, Section 4 

Chengdu Sichuan Province 


Tel: 0086 28 8526 8586 

Fax: 0086 28 8526 8583 

E-mail: mtpb.chengdu@mtpb-hq.net 

Guangzhou 


Room 1915-1918, CITIC Plaza 

No. 233, Tian He Bei Road, Tian He District 

Guangzhou 510610 


Tel : 0086 20 3877 3691 

Fax : 0086 20 3877 3692 

E-mail : mtpb.guangzhou@tourism.gov.my 

Shanghai 

Consulate General of Malaysia 

Tourism Section 

Unit 1109, Level 11 

CITIC Square, 1168 Nanjing Road West 

Jing An District, Shanghai 200041 


Tel : 0086 21 5292 5252 Ext: 201/5/6/7 

Fax : 0086 21 5292 5948 

E-mail : mtpb.shanghai@tourism.gov.my 

PHILIPPINES 


107, Tordesillas Street 

Salcedo Village 

P.O. Box 2948 (MCPO) 

Makati City 

PHILIPPINES 

Tel : 0063 281 74581 

Fax : 0063 281 20770 

E-mail : mtpb.manila@tourism.gov.my 

REPUBLIC OF INDIA 

Chennai 

4th Floor, Vijaya Towers 

No. 4, Kodambakkam High Road 

Chennai 600 034, REPUBLIC OF INDIA 

Tel : 0091 44 4506 8080 

Fax : 0091 44 4506 8383 

E-mail : mtpb.chennai@tourism.gov.my 

Mumbai 

123, Jolly Maker Chamber II 

12th Floor , Nariman Point 

Mumbai 400001 

REPUBLIC OF INDIA 

Tel : 009 122 6635 2085 

Fax : 009 122 6639 0702 

E-mail : mtpb.mumbai@tourism.gov.my 

New Delhi 

c/o Ministry of Tourism, Malaysia 

C 3/13, Vasant Vihar 

New Delhi 110057, INDIA 

Tel : +91-11-46011677 (DL) 

: +91-11-46011674/75 (GL) 

Fax : +91-11-46011676 

Email : mtpb.newdelhi@tourism.gov.my 

roslan@tourism.gov.my 

REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA 

Jakarta 


Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said 

Kav.X/6. No.1-3, Kuningan 

Jakarta Selatan 12950 


Tel : 006221 5220 765 / 5224 947 Ext. 3030 

Fax : 006221 5220 766 

E-mail : mtpb_jakarta@cbn.net.id 

Medan 


43, Jalan Diponegoro 

20152 Medan, Sumatera Utara 


Tel : 006261 4523 192 

Fax : 006261 4523 179 

E-mail : mtpb.medan@tourism.gov.my 

REPUBLIC OF KOREA 

2nd Floor, Hansung Building 

47-2 Seosomun-dong, Chung-ku 

Seoul 100-110, REPUBLIC OF KOREA 

Tel : 00822 779 4422/ 251 

Fax : 00822 779 4254 

E-mail : mtpb.seoul@tourism.gov.my 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 

Touris Malayna Moscow 

Mosfilmovskaya Ulitsa 

50, Moscow 117192 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 

Tel : 007 495 147 1514/12/23 

Fax : 007 495 937 9602 

E-mail : mtpb.moscow@tourism.gov.my 

SINGAPORE 

#01-01B/C/D, No. 80, Robinson Road 

SINGAPORE 068898 

Tel : 02 6532 6321 

Fax : 02 6535 6650 

E-mail : mtpb.singapore@tourism.gov.my 

Website : www.tourism.malaysia.org.sg 

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM 

Hanoi 


43-45 Dien Bien Phu Street, Hanoi 


Tel : 00844 734 3836/7/49 

Fax : 00844 734 3832 

E-mail : mtpb.hanoi@tourism.gov.my 

Ho Chi Minh City 


Suite 1208, Me Linh Point Tower 

No.2 Ngo Duc Ke Street 

District I, Ho Chi Minh City 


Tel : 0084 8 829 9023/3132 

Fax : 0084 8 829 9027 

E-mail : mtpb.hochiminh@tourism.gov.my 

SOUTH AFRICA 

1st. Floor, Building Five, Commerce Square 

39 Rivonia Road, Sandhurst 

Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA 

Tel : 002 711 268 0292/5 

Fax : 002 711 268 0296 

E-mail : mtpb.johannesburg@tourism.gov.my 

SWEDEN 

Klarabergsgatan 35, 2tr 

Box 131, 10122 Stockholm, SWEDEN 

Tel : 004 68 24 99 00 

Fax : 004 68 24 23 24 

E-mail : mtpb.stockholm@tourism.gov.my 

Website : www.malaysiaturist.net 

TAIWAN 

Suite C, 8th Floor, Hung Tai Centre 

170, Tun Hwa North Road, Taipei 

TAIWAN 

Tel : 008862 2514 9704/34 

Fax : 008862 2514 9973 

E-mail : mtpb.taipei@tourism.gov.my 

THAILAND 

Bangkok 

Unit 1001, Liberty Square 

287, Silom Road, Bangkok 10500, THAILAND 

Tel : 0662 631 1994/5/6 

Fax : 0662 631 1998 

E-mail : mtpb.bangkok@tourism.gov.my 

Phuket 

183-81, Phang Nga Road 

Amphur Muang, 83000 Phuket, THAILAND 

Tel : 006676 220 192/3 

Fax : 006676 220 196 

E-mail : mtpb.phuket@tourism.gov.my 

TURKEY 

Valikonagi Caddesi 11/1, Oba Apt. 

80220 Nisantasi, Istanbul, TURKEY 

Tel : 0090212 225 2761/7368 

Fax : 0090212 240 3691 

E-mail : mtpb.istanbul@tourism.gov.my 

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 

Suite No. 9, Mezzanine Floor 

Al-Shafeena Building, Near Lamcy Plaza 

Al-Zabeel Road, Al Hamriya 

P.O. Box 4598, Dubai 

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 

Tel : 009714 3377 578/9 

Fax : 009714 3353 318 

E-mail : mtpb.dubai@tourism.gov.my 

UNITED KINGDOM 

57, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DU 

UNITED KINGDOM 

Tel : 004420 7930 7932 

Fax : 004420 7930 9015 

E-mail : mtpb.london@tourism.gov.my 

Website : www.malaysiatrulyasia.co.uk 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 

Los Angeles 

818 West 7th Street, Suite 970 

Los Angeles CA 90017 


Tel : 001213 689 9702 

Toll-free : 800 336 6842 

Fax : 001213 689 1530 

E-mail : mtpb.la@tourism.gov.my 

New York 

120, East 56th Street 

Suite 810, New York NY 10022 


Tel : 001212 754 1113 

Fax : 001212 754 1116 

E-mail : mtpb.ny@tourism.gov.my

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