Issue 5 - Tourism Malaysia Official Corporate Website

MINISTER'S MESSAGECELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF NATIONHOOD 1Selamat Datang!Renowned for its wide range ofdestinations that offer unforgettablevacations, Malaysia is a naturaltourist haven with friendly people,modern cities, fantastic food, as wellas pristine jungles, mountains, andbeaches.Malaysia is also increasinglybecoming a world-class culturalcentre with its fascinating historicsites and museums, entertainingtheatres, art galleries in vibranturban centres, and its hospitablecommunities. Our lively festivalsoffer visitors the chance to join in thecultural experiences and multi-ethniccelebrations.Therefore, it is not surprising to notethat Malaysia won four awards in theprestigious Pacific Asia TravelAssociation (PATA) Gold Awards thisyear.Tourism Malaysia clinched threegolds, winning in the "Marketingmedia-Broadcast Media" (MalaysiaTruly Asia global TV commercial),"Marketing Media-Print Media"(Malaysia Truly Asia mediacampaign) and "Marketing Media-Website" (www.malaysia.travel.com)categories. In addition, the"Marketing Campaign-Industry"category gold award was won by theMalaysia International GourmetFestival 2006.These recent recognitions testify thatMalaysia is a one-of-a-kinddestination. The country enchantsthrough its creative, talented, andfriendly people. And everyone canexplore, join in, and experienceevery extraordinary moment,especially during Visit Malaysia Year2007!Speaking of extraordinary moments,Malaysia will observe the holymonths of Ramadan and Syawalsoon. Do visit our Ramadan bazaarsin all the major towns and citiesduring the fasting month, and youcan sample various Malaysiancuisines and local delicacies. Andjoin in our "open house" during HariRaya Aidilfitri, when Malaysiansliterally open their doors andwelcome friends, relatives, andacquaintances into their homes tocelebrate in the festivity.Therefore, along with this message, Itake this opportunity to wish all dearreaders Selamat Berpuasa andSelamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri. MaafZahir dan Batin.The Time Is NowThe Place is MalaysiaMalaysia Welcomes The WorldMalaysia Truly AsiaMalaysia the Heart of AsiaDatuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku MansorMinister of Tourism, Malaysia

2 CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF NATIONHOOD NEWSMalaysia wins four PATA Gold AwardsMalaysia has won four awards at theprestigious Pacific Asia TravelAssociation (PATA) Gold Awards thisyear.Tourism Malaysia clinched three of theawards, winning the "MarketingMedia-Broadcast Media" (MalaysiaTruly Asia global TV commercial),"Marketing Media-Print Media"(Malaysia Truly Asia media campaign)and "Marketing Media-Website"(www.malaysia.travel.com) categories.AsiaReach Events won in the"Marketing Campaign-Industry"category for its role in promoting TheMalaysia International GourmetFestival 2006.This year's winners in 28 categorieswere chosen from 339 entriessubmitted by 132 organisationsworldwide to the Bangkok-based PATA.Malaysia Tourism Awards 2005/06A total of 43 awards from 11categories were presented during the15th Malaysia Tourism Awards (MTA)2005/06 ceremony held at the KualaLumpur Convention Centre on 22 July2007.The awards by the Ministry of Tourismwas a recognition for those who hadexcelled in supporting the industry'scontinuous growth and development.More than 500 nominees vied forplacings, an increase of almost 45 percent in nominations compared to theprevious year.Datuk Idris Jala, Malaysia Airlinesmanaging director, and PeterBrokenshire, Kuala Lumpur ConventionCentre general manager, each receivedthe Minister's Special Award toindividuals. Three organisations - AirAsia, Boh Plantations Sdn Bhd andShangri-La Hotels and Resorts weresingled out for their outstandingcontributions to the industry.The Minister of Tourism, Datuk SeriTengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, gaveaway the awards.List of Winners:Minister's Special AwardIndividuals : Datuk Idris Jala, Malaysia Airlinesmanaging director, and Peter Brokenshire, KualaLumpur Convention Centre general managerOrganisations: Air Asia, Boh Plantations Sdn Bhdand Shangri-La Hotels and ResortsBest Foreign Tour OperatorEurope - Meirs Weltreisen, GermanyMiddleEast/Africa - Al-Rais, UAESouth Asia - Kuoni, IndiaASEAN - Luxury Tours, SingaporeEast Asia - GZL International, ChinaBest Tourism Article on MalaysiaBest Local Writer (English) - Majidah Hashim,"Coming Full Circle" (Virtual Malaysia)Best Local Writer (BM) - Zulkarnain Mohammed,"Destinasi Migrasi Burung Tanpa Henti" (Libur)Best Foreign Writer - Peter Dickson, "Timmy's VeryOwn Chocolate Wave Factory" (LongbreakMagazine, Western Australia)Best Tourist GuideCity Guide - Lawrence Chuah Knee Sin, Tour &Incentive Travel Sdn BhdNature Guide - Mark Louis Benedict, Borneo EcoTours Sdn BhdBest Tour ProgramMICE: Avon UK Conference 2006 - Rimba Nite,Pacific World Destination East Sdn BhdAdventure & Nature: Redang Island Plus, PingAnchorage Travel & Tours Sdn BhdLuxury Tourism: Touchdown Luxury Yacths,Touchdown Holidays (M) Sdn BhdEducation Tourism: Education Tourism, MayflowerAcme Tours Sdn BhdSpecial Interest: 2D 1N, Titi Eco Farm Resort Sdn BhdMost Supportive Shopping OutletDepartment Store: Parkson Grand, KLCC, KualaLumpurSpecialty Store: Choc Stop International, KLIAShopping Complex: 1 Utama Shopping Centre,SelangorBest Tourist AttractionMan Made Attraction: Sunway Lagoon Theme Park,SelangorNatural Attraction: Gunung Mulu National Park,SarawakAttraction with National Identity (Heritage): GaleriSultan Azlan Shah, PerakBest HomestayHomestay Kuala Medang, PahangBest MICEBest Exhibition: Malaysia International Furniture Fair2006 (MIFF Sdn Bhd)Best RestaurantMalay Restaurant: The Gulai House, The Andaman,LangkawiChinese Restaurant: Kim Ma Chinese Restaurant,Palace of the Golden Horses, SelangorIndian Restaurant: Naan, Flavours of India, Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort, SabahWestern Restaurant: The Dining Room, Carcosa SeriNegara, Kuala LumpurOriental Restaurant: Ikan-Ikan Restaurant, 4Seasons Resort, LangkawiCafé: Sudu, Hilton Kuala LumpurBest Tour OperatorInbound: Mayflower Acme Tours Sdn BhdInnovative: TYK Adventure Tours Sdn Bhd, SabahExcellence in Hotel Services5-Star (City): The Westin Kuala Lumpur5-Star (Resort): Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort, Sabah4-Star (City): Royale Bintang Kuala Lumpur4-Star (Resort): Swiss Garden Damai Laut, Perak3-Star (Resort): Mutiara Burau Bay, Langkawi2-Star (Resort): Kinabalu Pine Resort, Sabah1-Star (Resort): Motel Desa, Kuala TerengganuDatuk Seri Tengku Adnan (centre)with the recipients of the Minister's AwardDatuk Seri Tengku Adnan (centre)in a group photo with all the winners

NEWSCELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF NATIONHOOD 3Sales Mission to North ChinaLet's Rasa SayangMinister of Tourism Datuk Seri TengkuAdnan Tengku Mansor successfully leda sales mission to North China from 21to 26 June 2007.The delegation visited Beijing, Urumqiand Yinchuan to strengthen thepresence of Malaysia in the NorthChina region. The mission promotedMalaysia as the preferred destination tothe North Chinese travel trade industryplayers who were updated on newtourism products, packages, andattractions.The delegation comprised officials fromthe Ministry of Tourism, TourismMalaysia, tour operators, hoteloperators and other travel traderepresentatives.During the mission, Datuk Seri TengkuAdnan officiated the opening of thenew Tourism Malaysia office in Beijingat Air China Plaza and the new AwanaBeijing Malaysian Restaurant on 22June.Tourism Malaysia winsBest Booth Award in BeijingTourism Malaysia won the BestBooth Award at the BeijingInternational Travel Exhibition 2007last June."Tourism Malaysia used theBlockbuster design theme based on"One Golden Celebration" whichhighlights our way of celebrating 50years of nationhood,'' said TourismMalaysia Beijing director Michael Tay."For Visit Malaysia Year 2007,Malaysia aims to attract about onemillion tourists from China."Basic Travel Protection PlanA newly-launched Basic Travel Protection Plan is part of the government'scontinuous initiative to restore travellers' confidence. The plan protects travellersagainst financial losses incurred from cancelled trips and offers personalaccident insurance.Speaking at the launch in Kuala Lumpur, Tourism Minister Datuk Seri AdnanTengku Mansor said with effect from July 1, it is mandatory for all licensedtravel and tour agents to issue travel insurance for local and overseas travel.Tourism Malaysia recently launched apromotional campaign based on theemotive and evergreen Rasa Sayang folksong in conjunction with Malaysia's 50thyear of independence.The campaign calls upon all Malaysians,and all foreigners living in Malaysia(expatriates and foreign students) to act asambassadors for the nation and to invitetheir respective family, friends and businessassociates living abroad to come andcelebrate the nation's 50th year ofindependence together.This nationwide integrated campaign ispublicised through TV commercials, printnewspaper ads, radio, outdoor materials,and online media contests. The Rasa Sayangsong, sung in five different local languageswith lyrics that reflect Malaysian mannerismsand speech, is an integral part of thecampaign.In addition, a specially dedicated website(www.rasasayang.com.my) with an onlinecontest is made available for Malaysians tosend personalised invitations to their foreignfriends to celebrate Malaysia's goldenindependence. There are three versions ofpersonalised e-invites for family, friends andbusiness associates, in seven differentlanguage options, i.e. English, Mandarin,Tamil, Hindi, French, Japanese, Arabic, andBahasa Malaysia.Domestic holiday package prizes will berewarded to those who send the mostnumber of e-invites and complete a pantun.The contest runs from 3 September until 30November and is open to all Malaysians.The website also has information onMalaysia's 50th golden anniversarycelebrations, events, promotions andattractions through links to the main TourismMalaysia website.The campaign also incorporates a personaltouch from our Prime Minister, the Hon.Datuk Seri Abdullah Haji Ahmad Badawi.For the first time, exclusive personalinvitation cards from the Prime Minister willinvite foreign guests, their family and friendsto share and rejoice with Malaysians in thegolden anniversary celebrations. Theseinvitations which will be distributed throughleading hotels nationwide, with thecooperation of the Malaysian Association ofHotels (MAH), are for foreign guests upontheir check-out.Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan and other guests at the launchAbout 200,000 invitation cards and 30million e-invites are to be sent outthroughout the duration of the 3-monthcampaign (3 September until 30November).

4 CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF NATIONHOOD NEWSInternational Ward at Pantai Medical CentreThis modern medical centre in Bangsar,Kuala Lumpur, now has an internationalward with 46 new beds and a lounge areawith facilities not normally found athospitals.There are five categories of rooms rangingfrom single to quad sharing. Its DiamondSuite has a dressing table, sofa set, TV withfull Astro channels, and Wifi service.The ward's international call centre canarrange medical referral, currencyexchange, return transfer from airport andhotel, visa extension, and other relatedassistance.Homestay in SarawakSarawak's newly-launched website directoryon homestay is set to draw more visitors.Special TV channels for tourismSpecial tourism radio and television channels will be introduced to promotelocal destinations and interesting events for the benefit of the public.This was announced by Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan TengkuMansor at a parliament sitting in July. He said discussions were under way withrelevant ministries to decide on the content to be offered by the channels.10.7 million tourist arrivalsin first half of 2007Tourist arrivals from January untilJune 2007 stand at 10,690,426, a24.8 per cent increase from last year'sfigure of 8,564,221 for the sameperiod.For the month of June 2007 alone,tourist arrivals to Malaysia numbered1,803,594, a 31.8 per cent increasecompared to last year's June figure of1,368,651. This continues thepositive trend of registering more thanone million visitors per month.During the month of June 2007,Poland performed the best with asharp growth of 762.9 per centfollowed by Finland (192.4 per cent),Vietnam (128 per cent), Brunei(111.5 per cent) and Turkey (104.5per cent).The top 10 tourist generating marketsfrom January until June 2007 wereSingapore, Indonesia, Thailand,Brunei, China, India, Japan,Philippines, Australia and the UnitedKingdom.State Urban Development and TourismMinister Datuk Wong Soon Koh said thefederal Tourism Ministry has allocatedRM2.4mil to upgrade homestay facilities inSarawak.Currently, there are 118 registeredhomestay operators in the state, with 15more applications being processed.Visit the website atwww.right.sarawak.gov.my/Homestay/Moscow's MalaysiaCulinary WeekHeld from June 18 to 28 at the GQ Baron Ulitsa Balchug, Moscow, the event waspart of a summer campaign to woo Russianvisitors to Malaysia.The event was organised with the help ofTMI Consultancy, the Malaysian Ministry ofTourism's representative in Russia. Itshowcased Malaysia's diverse cuisines whichincorporates influences from China, Indiaand Thailand amongst others.Between January and May 2007, 7,243Russians visited Malaysia, a 76 percentincrease from the previous year.

INDUSTRY NEWSCELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF NATIONHOOD 5Kuala Lumpur Convention CentreMATTA Fair 2007The Kuala LumpurConvention Centre (theCentre) recently became thefirst in Malaysia to obtain theHazard Analysis and CriticalControl Points (HACCP)certification.MATTA held its second MATTA Fair2007 from 7-9 September 2007 at thePutra World Trade Centre, KualaLumpur. It showcased a comprehensiverange of bargain travel and holidayproducts from all over the world.HACCP is used by the airlineand food and beverageindustry to identify potentialfood safety hazards alongthe food production chainknown as Critical ControlPoints (CCPs) to reduce oreliminate any risks.MATTA members urged to go onlineLocal travel agents are urged to start selling their holiday packages through the Internet.Speaking at the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) annual general meeting on 30 June 2007, itspresident, Ngiam Foon, said while many people still preferred the personal service of travel agents, Internet bookings were a newtrend not to be ignored.Responding to complaints by travel agents that online ticket booking systems offered by airlines were affecting their businesses,Ngiam Foon assured that MATTA would come up with plans to help the industry cope with the change.RHB Travel InsurancepackageFifth Tourism Educators' Conferenceon Tourism and HospitalityRHB Insurance Bhd has unveiled itstravel insurance packages that focus onwider coverage and generous payouts.The Travel Protector and MATTA MediEvac insurance schemes offer amaximum coverage of RM300,000 formedical benefits, RM5 million foremergency medical transfers, RM50,000for funeral costs, RM5,000 for lostluggage, RM20,000 for tripcancellations and RM1 million ofpersonal liability coverage.This annual conference on tourism and hospitality was held at the UniversitiSains Malaysia from 3-4 August 2007.Jointly organised by the Tourism Educators' Association of Malaysia (TEAM) andthe School of Housing, Building & Planning, Universiti Sains Malaysia, it was aplatform for discussing and sharing information on contemporary issues andchallenges faced by the tourism industry in development and planning within theregion and globally.Stimulating inter-disciplinary discussions and networking, the conference providedfresh information to academicians, practitioners, and professionals about tourismdevelopment.

6 CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF NATIONHOOD EVENTSMalaysia International Fireworks CompetitionMalaysia hosted the world's biggestInternational Musical FireworksCompetition (MIFC) from Aug 18 toSept 2.The competition was held at a lakesidein front of the Putrajaya InternationalConvention Centre (PICC). Apart fromMalaysia, other competing countrieswere Italy, Japan, Canada andAustralia. They competed for theGolden Merdeka Trophy.The pyrotechnic artistry of thecompetition was different from anyother regular fireworks competition asMIFC participants had to meticulouslychoreograph their fireworks display tomusical rhythm.The Malaysian team was the first topresent their spectacular musicalfireworks on Aug 18. The Australianand Italian fireworks team competed onAug 22 and 25 respectively while oneof the World Champions in MusicalFireworks technology, the team fromJapan presented their act on Aug 30.The highlights of the two-week eventwere a midnight countdown to usherthe 50th Merdeka Day on 31 August,and a 30-minute grand finale on Sept2.The finale showcased a mixedproduction of all the four competitors,each displaying five minutes of musicalfireworks extravaganza while the final10 minutes was a grand display by coproducersPyrofest, Canada and JoeGhazzal of Global 2000 Sdn Bhd.Complementing MIFC 2007, a familyfun park with amusement rides was setup at the lakeside and a themedrestaurant called "My Kampong" offeredMalaysian cuisines to visitors.The main organiser for the event wasGlobal 2000 and the Ministry ofTourism supported it. Among thesponsors were Maybankard, AmericanExpress, Perbadanan Putrajaya,Putrajaya International ConventionCentre and Cyberview Lodge Resort &Spa.Musical FireworksBy the 18th century, music wascommonly incorporated into fireworksdisplays. One famous performancetook place in London, England tocelebrate the signing of the peacetreaty ending the War of the AustrianSuccession. English composer GeorgeFriedrich Handel created a symphonyspecifically for this event called Musicfor the Royal Fireworks. In 1985,musical fireworks reappeared inspectacular style with the introductionof an international fireworkscompetition in Montreal, Quebec,Canada.Spectacular firework display

EVENTSCELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF NATIONHOOD 7Penang World Music Festival 2007The Penang World Music Festival organised by the Ministry of Tourism incooperation with the Penang Tourism Action Council and Sarawak TourismBoard enthralled and entertained thousands of fans.Held for three consecutive days from 20 to 22 July 2007, this inauguralevent is the first music festival in Peninsular Malaysia and took place heldat the Quarry Garden, near the famous Botanic Garden.The festival, which is one of Visit Malaysia Year main events, was arunaway success and left audience delighted and inspired by captivatingperformances from 18 bands who performed musical masterpieces fromcultural or community-inspired roots.The performers came from all corners of the globe, representing countriessuch as Solomon Islands, the USA, Afghanistan, Italy and South Africa.Jom Makan DurianTioman Mega Dive 2007Almost 30,000 durians were consumed by 10,000 visitors fromall over Malaysia at the Jom Makan Durian festival last July held atBukit Gantang in Perak.Guest of honour for the day was Deputy Prime Minister Datuk SeriNajib Tun Razak officiated the opening ceremony and announcedthat the festival would be held at a national level in 2008.This annual event also featured many varieties of durian-basedfood products such as durian flavoured dodol (a traditionalglutinous sweet), tempoyak (fermented durian paste), curries, andpastries.The Tioman Mega Dive, held from the 11 to 15 July2007, featured one of the biggest gatherings of scubadivers within the Asia Pacific region.Held in Tioman Island, this inaugural event offered diveenthusiasts the chance to participate in activities such asunderwater photography competition and treasure huntand conservation exercises. A traditional Malay weddingheld underwater and a beach party with live bands addedto the excitement here.The 5-day event managed to create more awareness andinterest in the sport of scuba diving, promote TiomanIsland as one of the top diving destinations in Malaysia aswell as highlight the need to preserve and protect thenation's marine heritage.The VIP's enjoying the duriansThe divers in action

8 CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF NATIONHOOD SHOPPINGThe Modern BatikBatik refers to both the wax-and-dyetechnique and the colourful fabric itproduces.Modern Malaysian batik is a popularclothing and fashion item in the countryas well as its ASEAN neighbours,especially Indonesia.Generally, Malaysian batik has brighthues and bold patterns, which makes itmore versatile. It has retained itspopularity in Malaysia till today due toflexibility in its design.Some of the finest batiks come fromKelantan in the peninsula's east coast.The art is said to have been firmlyrooted there for centuries and isprobably the reason for the pool ofexcellent designers who are among thebest in the country.Various design houses in Kelantan offerexclusive and fine batik cloth, most ofwhich are hand drawn. The beauty ofthe batik lies in its motif, which reflectsMalay influence.With the Islamisation of the region, thepatterns of Malaysian batik has takenon more geometric and botanicaldesigns omitting depictions of humansand animals forbidden by the religion.One of the most popular selections ofbatik wear is the wrap-around sarongworn by most Malays and Indians athome. However, sarongs have alsobecome increasingly popular asbeachwear and some are converted todresses, skirts, shorts and shirts. Batik isan extremely flexible material that canbe used to create fashion wear or evenhome furnishings.Good examples of Malaysian batik areavailable throughout the country'sshopping malls and stores.Kuala Lumpur Handicraft CentreJalan Conlay,50450 Kuala LumpurTel: 603 2162 7459Fax: 603 2161 2622E-mail : pro@kraftangan.gov.myWebsite: www.kraftangan.gov.my

SHOPPINGCELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF NATIONHOOD 9Satok Sunday MarketThe colourful Sunday market at Kuching's JalanSatok offers household items, fresh farm produce,clothes, unique souvenirs, and exotic jungle products.Started in 1980 by the Kuching Municipal Council toallow unlicensed hawkers to sell consumer products,the market has become very popular over the years. Itis one of the highlights of a visit to Kuching.Although it's called a Sunday market, activities startfrom 2 pm on Saturday and end at noon on Sunday.The traders are mostly women from areas outsideKuching like Bau, Sematan, Lundu, Siburan, Asajayaand Padawan who bring in delicacies and unusualfruits not found elsewhere.For example, the mulong grub is collected from deadsago trunks. Edible wild herbs such as midin andpaku uban (jungle ferns) are sold along withbelimbing Sarawak and the dabai fruit. A popularfood product is the ikan terubuk masin (salted fish)available in abundance.Capsquare Retail StreetCapsquare, the new four-storey retail outlet, is located atJalan Munshi Abdullah in midtown Kuala Lumpur. It has ahost of service and lifestyle retail outlets besides itsanchor tenant, TGV Cinemas, a six-screen cineplex with1,200 seating capacity for moviegoers. This will be its 10thcineplex in the country.Other well-known retail and franchise brands includeStarbucks, Coffee Bean, the Delicious Group, TimesBookshop, the Body Shop and Triumph.Retail concepts from neighbouring countries are the PancakeHouse from the Philippines and DreamCones, an ice creamfranchise from Thailand.Other establishments range from an Arabian restaurant towine bars and \ food outlets serving Asian cuisines.Bandar Raya Developments BhdTel: 603 2697 8787 / 2694 7370Fax: 603 2694 7980E-mail: info@brdb.com.myWebsite: www.brdb.com.mySubang ParadeOperating since 1988, this mall has undergone severalrefurbishments to cater to the upbeat, young market.Today, Subang Parade sports a new and fresh look andfeatures several popular household names such as ParksonGrand, MPH Bookstores, Toys'R'Us and Cold Storage.Its IT mall offers the latest selections of computer hardwareand peripherals.Subang ParadeTel: 603 5032 9778Fax: 603 5633 8079E-mail: infosubang@hektargroup.comWebsite: www.hektargroup.com/subangparade

10 CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF NATIONHOOD DESTINATIONSBerjaya HillsWelcome to the country's prime Garden City with landmarks amid lush greenery.Located in the Bukit Tinggi mountainsin Pahang, Berjaya Hills is a uniqueand fun highland destination thatappeals to people from all walks of life.Formerly known as Bukit Tinggi Resort,Berjaya Hills is just 40 minutes' drivefrom Kuala Lumpur using the East-WestKarak Highway to Janda Baik, which isanother 10km from the resort.Covering 6,400ha of rugged highlandscrowned with lush tropical rainforests,the average altitude here is between800m and 1,100m above sea level. Atthis height, the air is always cool andfresh.The main attraction at Berjaya HillsResort is Colmar Tropicale, a uniquearchitectural development sitting on32ha of tropical highland forest.Modeled after the 16th century ColmarVillage in Alsace, France, the resortadds a European charm to Malaysia.Retaining the authenticity of the originalColmar, it appeals with colourfulbuildings, a clock tower and cobbledstreets where street performers entertainvisitors.SnorkelPicture-perfect Colmar Tropicale letsyou escape the hectic city pace to relaxand marvel at the lively entertainmentpresented by skillful dancers,musicians, magicians and tightropewalkers. There are even jugglers,unicyclists and acrobats to amuse youfurther.Another popular attraction at BerjayaHills is its quaint Japanese Tea HouseGarden. Said to be the first of its kindoutside Japan, the teahouse wasplanned and designed by renownedJapanese architect, Mr. Kaio Ariizumi,Entrance to the Colmar Tropicale

DESTINATIONSCELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF NATIONHOOD 11The French villageJapanese GardenAt the rabbit parkand built by a team of 22 skilledcraftsmen from Japan.Step through a rustic gateway and awinding Japanese footpath will takeyou to a beautiful botanical gardencomplemented by a waterfall and abridge that spans over a Japanese carppond, next to the Tea House. Designedto capture the spirit of authenticJapanese craftsmanship, theatmosphere is close to an originalteahouse.You may also indulge in a relaxing andpampering Japanese spa treatment atthe Tatami Spa.For avid golfers, Berjaya Hills Golf andCountry Club provides a challengingand picturesque golfing experience. Italso offers several golfers' suites and asports complex with an assortment ofrecreational activities for members andvisitors. Even non-golfers will enjoy theatmosphere here.A rabbit park in the vicinity offers funand educational experiences forchildren. Here they may cuddle andfeed these cute creatures. There arealso donkey rides and a deer sanctuaryto keep children happy.For more information:Berjaya HillsKM48, Persimpangan BertingkatLebuhraya Karak,28750 Bukit Tinggi, Bentong,Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia.Tel: 609 288 8888Fax: 609 288 3018E-mail: sales@berjayahills.comWebsite: www.berjayahills.comLively entertainment

12 CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF NATIONHOOD DESTINATIONSLangkawi GeoparkWelcome to the country's prime Garden City with landmarks amid lush greenery.Langkawi was given geopark status byUNESCO on 1 June 2007, making itthe 52nd member of the GlobalNetwork of National Geoparks and thefirst geopark in Southeast Asia.Its terrain and natural landscape havebeen identified to reflect the geodiversityof the islands that is deeplyentrenched within a complexgeological history.Historically, Langkawi emerged some220 million years ago. Its beautifulhills include the sandstoneMachinchang range in thenorthwestern corner of the island. Atthe centre is the 850m high GunungRaya, which is a granite formation. Inthe east are the Setul limestone clusterswhile the Singa Formation dominates inthe southwest. Elsewhere, the Chupinglimestone lies in the western part of thenearby island of Dayang Bunting.Cave exploration is a popular activityOriental Village LangkawiThree geoforest parks are under theLangkawi Geopark banner. They arethe Machinchang Cambrian GeoforestPark, the Kilim Karst Geoforest Parkand the Dayang Bunting MarbleGeoforest Park.

DESTINATIONSCELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF NATIONHOOD 13MachinchangGeoforest ParkCambriancacti, some of which are endemic tothis place.This park hosts the MachinchangFormation, the oldest geologicalformation in Malaysia. The importantgeosites here are Teluk Datai, PantaiTengkorak, Tanjung Buta, PulauJemuruk and Tanjung Sabung.Located within the park are somenatural wonders that have resultedfrom more recent geologicalprocesses such as the Temurun andTelaga Tujuh Waterfalls, the remnantislands of Anak Burau and Anak Dataiand the beautiful beaches in TelukDatai and Pantai Kok.Its thick mangrove forest is home toanimals such as silvered-leaf monkeys,macaques, and monitor lizards. Some45 species of bird can be seen and theBrahminy Kite, a popular bird of prey,which is Langkawi's official symbol,thrives here.Cave exploration is a popular activityat the Bat Cave (Gua Kelawar) and theCrocodile Cave (Gua Buaya).The Machinchang range exhibits apeculiarly jagged sandstone peak andis often associated with the colourfullocal myth of a brawl between twogiants, Mat Chinchang and Mat Raya,the two highest points in Langkawi.Kilim Karst Geoforest ParkPrimarily made of limestone; this parkis located on the eastern side of themain island of Langkawi. Overmillions of years, the elements havecarved vertical-sloped hills withpinnacles and rock formations ofvarious shapes and sizes. The florahere includes orchids, cycads andDayang Bunting Geoforest ParkThe Dayang Bunting Marble GeoforestPark has a number of caves and thefamous fresh water lake called TasikDayang Bunting.A large mangrove forest flourishesalong the Dayang Bunting Straits and ismuch frequented by anglers as afishing area.For More Information:Langkawi DevelopmentAuthority (LADA)7th & 8th Floor, LADA Complex,P.O. Box 60, Jalan Persiaran Putra,07000 Kuah, Langkawi, KedahDarul AmanTel: 604 966 7186 / 7187Fax: 604 966 2879 / 7233E-mail:editor@langkawigeopark.com.myWebsites: www.lada.gov.mywww.langkawigeopark.com.myA lake rideUnique granite formation

14 CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF NATIONHOOD PRODUCTSRoyal Selangor Pewter Visitor CentreMalaysia's oldest and most renownedname in pewter since 1885 is openingits doors through its visitor centre,which welcomes people to come andlearn more about the company and therich history of pewter in Malaysia.The centre, at the Royal SelangorHeadquarters and Factory in SetapakJaya, Kuala Lumpur, which wasconceptualised in 2000 is a state-ofthe-artproperty built by a team of localand international designers andarchitects.A tour of the Royal Selangor VisitorCentre begins at The Gallery sectionthat features educational exhibits suchas Origins and Science of Pewter, andshowcases the brand's road to successsince 1885. It educates visitors on thetechnological aspects of pewter.The Gallery also contains interactivedisplays such as Chamber of Chimes,Hall of Finishes and Pewter Museum,all providing visitors with fun-filledmulti-sensory experiences.Chamber of Chimes exhibits differenttypes of materials that create distinctand melodious variety of sounds. TheHall of Finishes allows visitors to touchRoyal Selangor Pewter Visitor CentreTel: 603 4145 6234Fax: 603 4022 3000E-mail: visitorcentre@royalselangor.com.myWebsite: www.visitorcentre.royalselangor.comand feel different pewter textures,highlighting its versatility and beauty. Inthe Pewter Museum, visitors can viewan assortment of old pewter-smithingtools, and a collection of antiquepewter wares dating back to the late1800's.Hard to miss also is the replica of theworld's tallest twin towers made up of7,062 Royal Selangor tankards, whichstands a majestic 9.1m height.After visiting the gallery, you will be attaken for a factory tour to see andparticipate in crafting pewter pieces.The tour also includes insights into theintricate handwork of crafting finejewellery by Selberan, a Royal Selangorsubsidiary.Capping off the tour at a massive retailstore, visitors will have the opportunityto select souvenirs for themselves orfriends. The store features variouspewter items, the finest collections ofsterling silver by Comyns, and finejewellery by Selberan.participate in crafting pewter pieces.The tour also includes insights into theintricate handwork of crafting finejewellery by Selberan, a Royal Selangorsubsidiary.Capping off the tour at a massive retailstore, visitors will have the opportunityto select souvenirs for themselves orfriends. The store features variouspewter items, the finest collections ofsterling silver by Comyns, and finejewellery by Selberan.The Royal Selangor Visitor Centre isopen daily from 9.00am to 5.00pmand is an ideal stop for tourists,travellers, incentive and specialinterests groups, school children andfamilies. There is no admission chargeand guided tours are complimentary.The Royal Selangor Visitor Centre isopen daily from 9.00am to 5.00pmand is an ideal stop for tourists,travellers, incentive and specialinterests groups, school children andfamilies. There is no admission chargeand guided tours are complimentary.After visiting the gallery, you will be attaken for a factory tour to see and

PRODUCTSCELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF NATIONHOOD 15Museum Volunteers MalaysiaTM PublicationsThe Museum Volunteers of Malaysiaoffers guided tours done in English andFrench at Muzium Negara, theNational Museum located in KualaLumpur.The tours are done at 10 am onTuesdays and 11am on Thursdays andtake visitors to selected sections of themuseum that focuses on discoveringand exploring Malaysia.The free tours start at the front of themain entrance desk, which is themeeting point for those interested.Reservations are needed for groupsand school tours while dedicated toursand activities for children and schoolswill be made available soon.The Museum Volunteers of Malaysia isa non-profit, non-governmental, nonpoliticaland non-religious group withthe aim to promote public andgovernment awareness of museumswhile encouraging its appreciationamong Malaysians.The group attended an extensive studyprogramme in October 2006, toprepare themselves for guiding.Following this, the first batch of 25voluntary tour guides graduated inApril 2007. During training, they wentthrough modules on Malaysian history,the Malay sultanates, PeranakanChinese, Orang Asli, Indiancommunity, Malaysia handicrafts,ceramics, and jewellery.The Museum Volunteers of Malaysia ishosted by Muzium Negara, whichsupports and promotes their projectsand activities since their inception.For more information and booking forgroups:Marie Christine TsengTel: 6017 230 5199E-mail: mvmqueries@yahoo.comWebsite: http://www.jmm.org.my/VMY 2007 Special Hotel PackagesGet the book to enjoy special hoteldeals between March and December2007. The guide lists participatinghotels throughout Malaysia and theirpromotions.A Li Yaa Restaurant & BarFor authentic Sri Lankan cuisines, A LiYaa Restaurant & Bar is the place todine at as the restaurant, which is thefirst Sri Lankan food outlet in KualaLumpur, serves excellent food.The establishment is set in a charmingbungalow at Jalan Dungun,Damansara and claims to house thelargest selections of single malt whiskeyin Malaysia offering over 60 choicesfor discerning patrons.Popular and aromatic Sri Lankandishes such as Kiri Bath and thesumptuous Kandy Chicken aresignature dishes here. For breakfast,the traditional fare you will find in SriLankan such as tosai, aapams and rotisare served.Al-fresco dining is also available at ALi Yaa, which opens from 12 noon to12 midnight daily except Fridays,Saturdays and Public Holidays whenoperations hour from 12 noon to 1am.A li yaa Restaurant & BarNo 8, Jalan Dungun,50490 Bukit Damansara, KualaLumpurTe: 603 2092 5378Fax: 603 2093 5371

16 CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF NATIONHOOD HOTELSTraders Hotel KLHoliday Villa Cherating Beach ResortTraders Hotel Kuala Lumpur haslaunched a new holiday package calledThe Most Expensive Chicken Rice in theWorld, which features a private planetrip to Ipoh to savour the popular IpohChicken Rice, said to be the tastiest inMalaysia.Holiday Villa Beach Resort,Cherating, now spots a newer andgrander look after undergoing a RM2million renovation.The 122-room resort offers three typesof accommodation - modern comfortsat the Capital Wing, Malay royaltystyledrooms at the Palace Wing, andsecluded villas for maximum privacy atthe Eastern Pavilion.Facilities available now are twoswimming pools, an open air jacuzzi;three tennis courts, two badmintoncourts, a fitness centre, a duty freestore, a handicraft corner and sea sportcentre.A butler service is available from 8amto 9pm daily exclusively for guests inthe Eastern Pavilion.Holiday Villa Cherating BeachResortLot 1303, Mukim Sg KarangCherating, PahangTel: 609 581 9500Fax: 609E-mail: chv@tm.net.myhttp://www.holidayvilla.com.myPriced at RM5,888 (US$1,840) for two,the package includes a two-nightexecutive suite stay at Traders HotelKuala Lumpur; a private flight to Ipoh;and a tour of Ipoh Old Town.Other frills in the package includeaccess to the Traders Club Lounge;Subang International Airport transfers;complimentary late checkout at 3pm;private check-in and checkout andcomplimentary breakfast.Traders HotelKuala Lumpur City Centre50088 Kuala LumpurTel: 603 2332 9888Fax: 603 2332 2666E-mail: thkl@shangri-la.comWebsite: www.tradershotel.comCarlton Holiday Hotel & SuitesSelangor's capital city, Shah Alam,now has a new hotel. Carlton HolidayHotel & Suites, which opened recently,is next to Shah Alam TescoHypermarket and close to the 865 haagriculture park, Bukit Cahaya ShahAlam.All its rooms feature soft, soothingcolours and broadband Internet accessfor customers' convenience.A unique feature is its InternationalHostel Floor for group travelers. Itoffers friendly hotel atmosphere withcomfortable lounges, play areas,various activities to choose from, andlaundry and drying facilities. TheInternational Hostel Floor has four andeight bedded rooms.Carlton Holiday Hotel & SuitesNo.1 Persiaran Akuatik,Seksyen 13,40100 Shah Alam,Selangor D.E., MalaysiaTel: 603 8073 8080Fax: 603 8073 8088E-mail: mailto@carltonholiday.comWebsite: www.carltonholiday.com

HOTELSCELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF NATIONHOOD 17StayOrange.com HotelModelled on Japanese cube styled hotels,this new no-frill property targets short-staycustomers in the popular shopping area ofPetaling Street in Kuala Lumpur. Customerscan book their rooms via the hotel's websiteusing credit cards or bank transfer.Its facilities include high-speed wirelessInternet access (free for all room guests),comfort-cooling system, luxury bathroomfittings including hot water shower, and flatscreen LCD TV at the community hall.StayOrange.com HotelJalan Petaling, off Jalan Tan ChengLock,Kuala LumpurTel: 603 2070 2208E-mail: mailto@stayorange.comWebsite: www.stayorange.comPeninsula Residence All Suite HotelThis international business class hotel suitelocated in the heart of Damansara Heights,Kuala Lumpur, offers 123 suite roomscomprising premier, studio, deluxe andexecutive accommodations.Each suite features a decorated living room,a separate bedroom with queen-sized bed,en-suite bathroom, and a well-equipped drykitchen. The furnishing is contemporary withposh fabrics and luxurious beddings.The facilities range from fine dining to arooftop infinity swimming pool, a gymnasium,children's pool and sauna.Peninsula Residence All Suite Hotel10, Jalan Semantan, Bukit Damansara50490 Kuala Lumpur.Tel: 603 2080 4747Fax: 603 20804757E-mail: inquiry@peninsula-residencekl.com.myWebsite: www.peninsula-residencekl.com.my

18 CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF NATIONHOOD TRANSPORTATION250 VMY packagesMobile service onAirAsia flightsMalaysia Airlines (MH) is offering 250 Visit Malaysia Year packages thatspecifically reward travellers/tourists from the ASEAN countries with bestprices and value deals.The customised packages, from as low as US$108 for share-twin to amaximum of US$1,129 for single supplement, offer 3-day/2-night Malaysianexperiences with hotel accommodation, tours and meals in Langkawi,Penang, Malacca, Pangkor, Genting Highlands, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching,Kuala Terengganu, Cameron Highlands, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya andPetaling Jaya.AirAsia signed a memorandum ofunderstanding with mobile service providerOnAir last July in a move to provide in-flightmobile communications service which will bedeployed across its entire fleet beginning early2009.The service allows passengers to use theirmobile phones to make and receive calls andalso to send and receive text messages. Usersof the service will also be able to send e-mailsvia their Blackberry devices or smart phonesduring flights.In addition, AirAsia's new fleet of 150 AirbusA320s is also expected to be fully equippedwith the service by 2013.New FleetEgyptAir AirlinesMalaysia Airlines (MH) has signed a contract toacquire a fleet of 10 ATR 72-500s plus optionsfor 10 additional aircrafts at US$183 million forthe expansion of Firefly - a subsidiary airlinewholly-owned by MH - which will establish itshubs in Penang, Subang, Johor Bahru, and KotaKinabalu.The ATR aircrafts will progressively replace thecurrent Fokker 50 aircraft fleet of the airline. This72-seat aircraft will be equipped with the newesttechnological innovations in passenger comfort,communications and navigation tools. Deliverieswill start in 2008.EgyptAir Airlines, the national carrier of Egypt, made its maiden flightinto KL International Airport (KLIA) on 3 June 2007, becoming the ninthMiddle Eastern airline to operate to KLIA. It operates three flightsweekly, on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday, utilising the A330 aircraft.EgyptAir flies from Cairo to Kuala Lumpur via Bombay and vice versa.Currently, the eight Middle Eastern airlines flying to KLIA are Emirates,Gulf Air, Iran Air, Qatar Airways, Saudi Arabian Airlines, YemeniaYemen Airways, Kuwait Airways and Etihad.Etonic Travel Sdn. Bhd. handles all EgyptAir services into and out ofMalaysia.AirAsia fliesto KrabiAirAsia offers direct return flightsfrom Kuala Lumpur to Krabi insouthern Thailand beginning 21August 2007.The low-cost carrier flies thriceweekly to the beach resort locatedalong the coast of the AndamanSea. Guests can book the flightsthrough www.airasia.com.

TRANSPORTATIONCELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF NATIONHOOD 19Singapore Airlines Boarding Pass PrivilegesSQ is partnering Tourism Malaysia to jointly market various destinations in Malaysia. A major item of this joint promotion is theSingapore Airlines Boarding Pass Privileges (BPP) Malaysia programme.The BPP Malaysia allows Singapore Airlines and SilkAir customers visiting Malaysia to enjoy special offers on dining andentertainment, hotels, golf, shopping, leisure activities and tourist attractions.Besides the Singapore Airlines BPP programme, both parties are working together to conduct familiarisation trips for travellersfrom 20 different overseas cities to visit destinations such as Langkawi, Penang, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching and Kuala Lumpur.Royal BruneiThe airline will fly three times a week from the Bruneian capital Bandar SeriBegawan to Kuching beginning Nov 1.The move is expected to increase tourist arrivals in the state, particularly fromAustralia and North Asia. In a related development, Sarawak Tourism Boardannounced that it would team up with Royal Brunei to market new flights at theairline's various destinations, starting with Australia.Jetstar to fly Sydney-KL routeThe budget airline, fully-owned by Australian national carrier Qantas Airways,commenced three weekly direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Sydney on 9September 2007.The flight initially operates using the 303-seater A330-200, offering two classes ofservice including StarClass, Jetstar's business class, before transitioning to a fleet of15 new Boeing 787 Dreamliners from August 2008.Jetstar's special one-way web fare for the economy class on the Kuala Lumpur-Sydney route starts from RM88.Labuan AirportredevelopmentexerciseAccording to Malaysia AirportsBerhad, the RM365 millionredevelopment of Labuan airport,which started on 9 November 2005, isscheduled to be completed by 8November 2008.With the extension of the terminalbuilding, Labuan Airport will be able tohandle 2.2 million passengers annuallycompared to 1.65 million passengerspreviously. Its ability in handlingpassengers will increase from 600 to900 during peak hours. There is also atwo-tier terminal operation concept toimprove passenger flow at the airport.

20 CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF NATIONHOOD CALENDAR OF EVENTSFESTIVALSBazaar RamadanThroughout Malaysia15 September - 13 October 2007Experience this interesting feature ofMalaysia's life. During the Muslimfasting month of Ramadan, bazaars areset up all around the country, offeringdelightful array of dishes and delicaciesfor the breaking of fast. Colourfulattires, home décor and various otheritems can be found too!Lantern and Mooncake FestivalSummit Shopping Complex, SubangJaya, Selangor29 September 2007There will be fun-filled activities thatinclude lantern designing competitionsand mooncake eating competition.Organiser: Meda ComplexManagement, (USJ) Sdn. Bhd.Tel: 603 8024 1133Fax: 603- 8023 3000E-mail: enquiry@thesummit.com.myWebsite: www.thesummit.com.myHari Raya Aidilfitri Celebration AndOpen HouseThroughout Malaysia13 October 2007Muslims mark the arrival of Syawal witha month-long celebration, wherefamilies and friends visit one anotherand an abundant spread of food anddelicacies are shared. Foreign visitorsmay participate in the official 'openhouse' celebrations - a unique featureduring this month where all are invitedto share in the merriment.EVENTSSarawak RegattaKuching Waterfront, Sarawak1-2 September 2007Originally a contest between hugetraditional war canoes, the regatta willsee expert boatmen take up theirpaddles to prove their prowess.Sarawak Tourism BoardTel: 6082-423 600Fax: 6082-416 700E-mail: sbt@sarawaktourism.comWebsite: www.sarawaktourism.comMalaysia Motorcycle Grand PrixSepang International Circuit7-9 September 2007Cheer on the world's greatest riders inthis annual event as they race to thefinish line at one of the world's mostchallenging tracks in motor racing.Sepang International Circuit Sdn BhdTel: 603 8778 2222Fax: 603 8783 1020E-mail: ticket@malaysiangp.com.myWebsite: www.malaysiangp.com.myKL International Tattoo ShowMerdeka Stadium, Kuala Lumpur7-9 September 2007This is a three-night event that involvesdisplays of precision marching andmilitary demonstrations for four hoursevery night. The event creates theopportunity for major armies of theworld to converge and participate in thisspectacular show.Ministry of TourismTel: 603-2693 7111Fax: 603-2693 2399E-mail: info@motour.gov.myWebsite: www.motour.gov.myMelaka International Batik andSongket FestivalHang Tuah Mall / Melaka InternationalTrade Centre (MITC)8 - 13 September 2007Highlights of 'Batik' and 'Songket' will beshowcased by famous local and foreigndesigners along with performances andactivities.Tourism Promotion Division, MelakaChief Minister's Department /Department of Culture, Arts andHeritage / Melaka Tourism ActionCouncilTel: 606 288 2942 / 231 8200Fax: 606- 288 2951 / 231 1400E-mail: visitmelaka@melaka.gov.myWebsite: www.melaka.org.myPenang International Lantern FestivalPenang15 September -14 October 2007Lanterns of various shapes and coloursbring on air of festivity to this beautifulisland. The Lantern Festival is alsoknown as the Mid-Autumn Festival,usually celebrated in the eighth monthof the Chinese lunar calendar. It marksthe successful rebellion against theMongol rulers of the Yuan Dynasty in the14th century China.Tourism PenangTel: 604 262 0202Fax: 604 263 1020Email: enquiry@tourismpenang.gov.myWebsite: www.tourismpenang.gov.myWorld Tourism Day 2007Langkawi Island, Kedah27 September 2007Every year, 27 September is celebratedas the World Tourism Day, as declaredby the World Tourism Organisation(WTO) under United Nations. Tocommemorate this day, Langkawiabounds with various activities andcelebrations, organised according to thetheme set by WTO for each year.Kuala Lumpur Fashion WeekKuala Lumpur27-31 October 2007Featuring a dazzling display of fashionand creative attire, the fourth KLInternational Fashion Week is a platformfor fashion designers and models tostrut their stuff. Designers also competefor top awards and recognition.Tel: 603 2698 1033Fax: 603 2691 6122E-mail:enquiry@kualalumpurfashionweek.comWebsite:www.kualalumpurfashionweek.comHeart Of Borneo 4 X 4 Safari28 October - 4 November 2007A very unique event that takes you deepinto the heart of Sabah with powerful4WD vehicles that have been modifiedto challenge the tracks in one of theworld's most beautiful jungle terrains. Fitfor those who love adventure andchallenges that are out of the ordinary.Sabah TourismTel: 6088 212 121Fax: 6088 212 075E-mail: info@sabahtourism.comWebsite: www.sabahtourism.comCONFERENCESPATA Travel Mart 2007Bali International Convention Centre(BICC), Bali, IndonesiaSeptember 25-28 2007PTM07 in Bali promises to rewardeveryone who is serious about AsiaPacific travel and tourism throughscheduled business appointments,additional onsite networkingopportunities, an improved buyer-sellerbreakfast meetings and insightfuleducational workshops on excitingemerging markets.PATATel: 66-2 658-2000.Fax: 66-2 658-2013.E-mail: ptm@PATA.org.Website: www.pata.orgWorld Travel CEO ForumThe Sage Gateshead, Newcastle,England8 October 2007More than 300 of the world's mostinfluential chief executive officers (CEOs)in the travel industry, including thoughtleaders, investors and tycoons areexpected to attend the meeting to seehow the travel industry is shaping ourfuture.World Travel AwardsTel: 44 (0) 207 925 0000Fax: 44 (0) 207 925 2552E-mail:register@worldtravelceoforum.comWebsite: www.worldtravelawards.comHospitality Design AsiaHong Kong Convention and ExhibitionCentreOctober 8-9 2007The HD Asia Conference hosts some ofthe most influential global design andindustry leaders to talk about what's newand what's next. Your clients depend onHD to deliver education that meets theunique needs of development anddesignHD AsiaTel: 852 2563 9688Fax: 852 2516 6856E-mail: james.orr@hdasiamag.comWebsite: www.hdasiaexpo.com/hdasia/56th CIDESCO World Congress andExhibition 2007Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre27-29 October 2007Participants will be able to strengthenand broaden their knowledge frommodern technological developments totraditional cultural methods through thevarious invaluable presentations bydistinguished speakers and a vast arrayof health-oriented products fromexhibitors.Malaysian Beauty Therapy Association(CIDESCO Section)Tel: 603 8075 8333Fax: 603 8075 8222E-mail: enquiry@cidescombta.org.myWebsite: www.cidescombta.org.myPerak Tropical Rainforest TourismSymposiumPulau Banding Resort, Perak27-28 October 2007An international programme thatfocuses on the amazing diversity of floraand fauna in Perak's tropical rainforests.Langkawi Tourism Action CouncilTel: 604 969 8083Fax: 604 969 8081E-mail: itac@langkawitourism.gov.myWebsite: www.langkawitourism.gov.myPrima Event & Music Sdn Bhd / PerakTourism Action CouncilTel: 603 725 8115 / 605-255 0413 /14Fax: 6037725 9115 / 605-253 6027E-mail:enq@royalbelumtropikalrainforest.comWebsite:www.royalbelumtropikalrainforest.com

TOURISM OFFICESCELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF NATIONHOOD 21HEAD OFFICE17th Floor, Menara Dato' OnnPutra World Trade Centre (PWTC)No. 45 Jalan Tun Ismail50480 Kuala LumpurMALAYSIATel : 603-2615 8188Fax : 603-2693 5884 / 0207Tourism Infoline (within Malaysia) :1 300 88 5050E-mail : enquiries@tourism.gov.myWebsite : www.tourismmalaysia.gov.mye-Portal : www.virtualmalaysia.comOVERSEAS OFFICESAUSTRALIAMelbourne355 Exhibition Street, MelbourneVictoria 3000AUSTRALIATel : 00613 9654 3177Fax : 00613 9654 3176PerthGround Floor, MAS Building56, William StreetPerth WA 6000, AUSTRALIATel : 00618 9481 0400Fax : 00618 9321 1421E-mail : tourmal@iinet.net.auSydneyLevel 2, 171 Clarence StreetSydney NSW 2000, AUSTRALIATel : 00612 9299 4441/2/3Fax : 00612 9262 2026E-mail : mtpb.sydney@tourism.gov.myBANGLADESHc/o High Commission of MalaysiaHouse No.19, Road No.6Baridhara, Dhaka 1212, BANGLADESHTel : 008802 882 7759/60Fax : 008802 882 7761/3115E-mail : mtpb.dhaka@tourism.gov.myBRUNEI DARUSSALAMc/o High Commission of MalaysiaNo.61, Simpang 336, Jalan KebangsaanBandar Seri Begawan BA 1211P.O. Box 2826Bandar Seri Begawan BA 8675BRUNEI DARUSSALAMTel : 006732 2381 095/6/7Fax : 006732 2381 576E-mail : mtpb.brunei@tourism.gov.myCAMBODIAc/o Embassy of MalaysiaNo. 5, Street 242Sangkat Chaktomouk, Khan Daun PenhPhnom Penh, CAMBODIATel : 00855 232 16176/177Fax : 00855 232 16004CANADA1590-1111, West Georgia StreetVancouver BC, CANADA V6E 4M3Tel : 00604 689 8899Fax : 00604 689 8804E-mail : mtpb.vancouver@tourism.gov.myWebsite : www.malaysiatourism.caFEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANYWeissfrauenstrasse 12-16D-60311 Frankfurt am MainFEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANYTel : 004969 460 92 3420Fax : 004969 460 92 3499E-mail : info@tourismmalaysia.deWebsite: www.tourismmalaysia.deFRANCEOffice National du Tourisme de Malaisie29, Rue des Pyramides75001 Paris, FRANCETel : 00331 4297 4171Fax : 00331 4297 4169E-mail : mtpb.paris@tourism.gov.myWebsite : www.ontmalaisie.comHONG KONGGround Floor, Malaysia BuildingNo. 47-50, Gloucester RoadHONG KONGTel : 00852 2528 5810/1Fax : 00852 2865 4610E-mail : mtpb.hongkong@tourism.gov.myITALYVia Privata della Passarella, Nr 41st Floor, 20122 Milan, ITALYTel : 0039 02 796702 / 723Fax : 0039 02 796806E-mail : mtpb.milan@tourism.gov.myJAPANOsaka10th Floor, Cotton Nissay Building1-8-2, Otsubo-Honmachi, Nishi-ku Osaka550-0004 JAPANTel : 008166 444 1220Fax : 008166 444 1380E-mail : mtpb.osaka@tourism.gov.myTokyo5F Chiyoda Building1-6-4, Yurakucho Chiyoda-kuTokyo 100 0006, JAPANTel : 008 13 3501 8691 / 4Fax : 008 13 3501 8692E-mail : mtpb.tokyo@tourism.gov.myWebsite : www.tourismmalaysia.or.jpKINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIAc/o Consulate General of MalaysiaLot 241, Al Mualiffin StreetAl Rehab District, P.O. Box 593Jeddah 21421KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIATel : 009662 672 8019 / 7740Fax : 009662 675 2391E-mail : mtpb.jeddah@tourism.gov.myLAOS PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICc/o Consulate General of MalaysiaRoute That Luang, Quartier PholxayP.O. Box 789, VientianeLAOS PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLICTel : 21 414 205/6Fax : 21 414 201E-mail : mtpb.laos@tourism.gov.myPEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINABeijingc/o Embassy of Malaysia2 Liang Ma Qiau Bei JieChaoyang District, 100600 BeijingPEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINATel : 0086 10 6532 2531 / 2 / 3 Ext : 283Fax : 0086 10 6532 5376E-mail : mtpb.beijing@tourism.gov.myChengduc/o Malaysia Airlines Office18th Floor, Western China Business Tower19 Ren Min Nan Road, Section 4Chengdu Sichuan ProvincePEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINATel: 0086 28 8526 8586Fax: 0086 28 8526 8583E-mail: mtpb.chengdu@mtpb-hq.netGuangzhouc/o Consulate General of MalaysiaRoom 1915-1918, CITIC PlazaNo. 233, Tian He Bei Road, Tian He DistrictGuangzhou 510610PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINATel : 0086 20 3877 3691Fax : 0086 20 3877 3692E-mail : mtpb.guangzhou@tourism.gov.myShanghaiConsulate General of MalaysiaTourism SectionUnit 1109, Level 11CITIC Square, 1168 Nanjing Road WestJing An District, Shanghai 200041PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINATel : 0086 21 5292 5252 Ext: 201/5/6/7Fax : 0086 21 5292 5948E-mail : mtpb.shanghai@tourism.gov.myPHILIPPINESc/o Embassy of Malaysia107, Tordesillas StreetSalcedo VillageP.O. Box 2948 (MCPO)Makati CityPHILIPPINESTel : 0063 281 74581Fax : 0063 281 20770E-mail : mtpb.manila@tourism.gov.myREPUBLIC OF INDIAChennai4th Floor, Vijaya TowersNo. 4, Kodambakkam High RoadChennai 600 034, REPUBLIC OF INDIATel : 0091 44 4506 8080Fax : 0091 44 4506 8383E-mail : mtpb.chennai@tourism.gov.myMumbai123, Jolly Maker Chamber II12th Floor , Nariman PointMumbai 400001REPUBLIC OF INDIATel : 009 122 6635 2085Fax : 009 122 6639 0702E-mail : mtpb.mumbai@tourism.gov.myNew Delhic/o Ministry of Tourism, MalaysiaLe-Meridien Hotel, Commercial Towers1st Floor, 8 Janpath, Windsor PlaceNew Delhi 110001,REPUBLIC OF INDIATel : 0091 11 4150 6105/ 8Fax : 0091 11 4150 6107E-mail : mtpb.newdelhi@tourism.gov.myREPUBLIC OF INDONESIAJakartac/o Embassy of MalaysiaJalan H.R. Rasuna SaidKav.X/6. 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