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Source: The Star |
2008-11-30 |
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Tranquil getaways
Terengganu is a jewel in the east coast with its beautiful and scenic beaches, turtle sanctuaries and good food.
Nasi Dagang
A typical breakfast in Terengganu consists of rice mixed with a little glutinous rice and fish gravy. The rice is traditionally packed into cylindrical shapes with banana leaves and the gravy served separately to ensure the rice is fresh the whole day.
Keropok Lekor
A tasty snack that is made fresh from fish and tapioca flour or sago flour. Keropok Lekor is a delicious teatime treat that is eaten either fried or boiled and then dipped in a sweet chilli dipping sauce called pencecah. It is mainly made in Kampung Losong, a little village within Kuala Terengganu.
Taman Kuang Ajil
The world’s most beautiful pheasants and peafowls are found in Taman Kuang Ajil. Although built as a sanctuary for birds, other animals are also housed in this park, which is home to numerous fruit trees as well. The park is located only 40km from Kuala Terengganu.
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Source: Bernama |
2008-11-30 |
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Sabah May Host Monsoon Cup Next Year - Azalina
KOTA KINABALU, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- Sabah may host the Monsoon Cup Sailing Championship next year, said Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
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Source: New Straits Times |
2008-11-30 |
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Theme song to 'sell' Sabah
KOTA KINABALU: The hit song, Sayang Kinabalu, about the state's natural beauty and friendly people, ubiquitous at weddings, events, karaoke lounges and airwaves will get more exposure, now that it has been declared as Sabah's theme song.
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Source: Daily Express |
2008-11-30 |
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Tourism: Making the States benefit
Sandakan: The Tourism Ministry has proposed that state governments should get returns from the tourism sector.
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Source: The Star |
2008-11-29 |
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Tourist arrivals up despite gloomy outlook
PETALING JAYA: Tourist arrivals in the third quarter showed an 8% increase despite the gloomy outlook on the sector.
British tourists spent an average RM3,510 and 9.6 days in Malaysia
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Source: New Straits Times |
2008-11-29 |
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Tourism major source of revenue
KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism will continue to be a major source of foreign exchange for the country despite the global economic uncertainties.
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Source: Daily Express |
2008-11-29 |
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'Sayang Kinabalu' chosen as Sabah tourism promotional theme song
Kota Kinabalu: Popular local hit "Sayang Kinabalu" has been chosen as the Sabah tourism promotional theme song for a period of 10 years, said Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun.
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Source: The Star |
2008-11-27 |
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Eye on Malaysia from Malacca
IT WAS a night to remember for more than 10,000 people at the historic launch of the Eye On Malaysia at the Malacca rivermouth recently despite the threat of a storm.
First-hand look: Mohd Ali (left) visiting the Eye On Malaysia before its official launch while mayor Yusof looks on.
Paving the way: A worker preparing the pathway to the site two weeks before its launch on Nov 7.
Latest attraction: View of Menara Taming Sari (background) located 1km from the ferries wheel
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Source: New Straits Times |
2008-11-27 |
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Azalina: Some tourism offices abroad to close
KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism Malaysia offices abroad risk closure if they do not bring in the projected number of tourists.
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Source: Bernama |
2008-11-27 |
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MNS The Guardian Of The Hornbill's Nest (Series Of Features On Merdeka Award)
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- While Sarawak is known as the Land of the Hornbills, the Belum Temenggor Forest in Perak is considered the `Nest of the Hornbills'.
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Source: Bernama |
2008-11-27 |
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Tourism Promotional Programmes Will Focus On Domestic Market
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama)-- Tourism promotional programmes for next year will focus more on domestic market, said Tourism Malaysia Acting Director-General Amirrudin Abu.
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Source: Bernama |
2008-11-27 |
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Tourism Kelantan Hopes Logging In Sungai Lebir Is Reviewed
GUA MUSANG, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- In line with the campaign to encourage eco-tourism in Kelantan, Tourism Kelantan has asked the state government to review any plans for logging near the Lebir Forest Reserve.
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Source: Bernama |
2008-11-26 |
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Kuala Lumpur Benefits From KLCC's RM 1.7 Billion Economic Contribution
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The economic contribution to Kuala Lumpur through events generated by the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) since June 2005 until October this year, was an estimated RM 1.7 billion, said KLCC general manager Peter Brokenshire Wednesday.
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Source: The Star |
2008-11-26 |
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Fewer tourists expected next year
KUALA LUMPUR: The Tourism Ministry will be making a downward revision for the number of tourist arrivals in Malaysia for 2009.
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Source: Bernama |
2008-11-26 |
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Melaka Plans To Build Tourism Gallery In Singapore
MELAKA, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The Melaka government plans to build a gallery in Singapore to showcase its tourism products aimed at attracting tourists to the state.
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Source: ber |
2008-11-26 |
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Ministry To Review 2009 Tourist Arrival Target
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The Tourism Ministry will review the 2009 tourist arrival target of 22.9 million taking into consideration the ongoing global economic downturn, Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said.
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Source: The Star |
2008-11-25 |
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Sabah seen as perfect for movie-making
KOTA KINABALU: A resort here is doing its part in making Sabah a travel destination by promoting the state as a backdrop for movies or television series.
Resplendent site: The Indonesian artistes and beauty queens posing with Sabah and Gayana Eco Resort officials during their recent visit to Gaya island off Kota Kinabalu.
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Source: Sabah Tourism |
2008-11-25 |
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Half million Indians visit Malaysia this year
Keeping in view the evolving outbound dynamics of the India market, Malaysia is set to further consolidate its position as India's travel getaway of choice through its strategic tourism initiatives.
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Source: The Star |
2008-11-24 |
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Focus on mangrove areas
JOHOR BARU: The richness and uniqueness of the Sungai Pulai Forest Reserve has been documented in a coffeetable book entitled Biodiversity of Sungai Pulai, Ramsar Site, Johor.
Hardy species: The bakau minyak mangrove tree flowers in two’s (rarely in four’s) on stout peduncles.
Habitat in the wild: The Brahminy Kite is a common coastal raptor seen in the mangroves of Sungai Pulai.
Extensive: The Sungai Pulai mangrove forest reserve stretches from Jeram Batu in the north to Tanjung Piai in the southwest and Tanjung Pelepas in the southeast.
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Source: The Star |
2008-11-23 |
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Travel wise
It’s the school holidays, and many parents will be planning trips with their children overseas. Hence, it’s a good time to talk about travel medicine.
In known malaria or dengue areas, wear insect repellant whenever you are outdoors to protect yourself.
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