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Monday, 28 February 2022
Sunday, 27 February 2022
Malaysia working to ease VTL-Land implementation with Thailand, Singapore, Brunei
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia hopes to resolve issues on the implementation of the land Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL-Land) between the country and Thailand, Singapore as well as Brunei before the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration in May.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the Health Ministry was looking into several recommendations proposed by the Cabinet to ease cross-border movements by land between the four countries.
Apart from accelerating the recovery process of the tourism sector, Ismail Sabri said VTL-Land would also help boost bilateral trade and allow family members in Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Brunei to get together.
"The Health Ministry is finding the best approach to ease the implementation of VTL-Land, not only between Malaysia and Thailand but also with Singapore and Brunei.
"For example, there are almost 200,000 people commuting between Malaysia and Singapore.
"As for (the VTL-Land between Malaysia and) Brunei, people from Limbang have to pass through Brunei to travel to Lawas in Sarawak.
"I hope issues revolving the VTL-Land between Malaysia and Thailand, Singapore and Brunei can be resolved immediately, since it is not only important to boost tourism sector and stimulate the economy but it is also equally important to reunite families who are staying apart," he said.
Ismail Sabri said this during a press conference with the Malaysian media at Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (Bangkok) in conjunction with his two-day working visit to Thailand.
"We also want to resolve all issues related to the implementation of VTL-Land immediately to enable all people (Malaysians working and residing in Thailand, Singapore and Brunei) to return home for the Hari Raya celebration," he said.
It was reported that Malaysia and Thailand is targeting to increase their bilateral trade to US$30 billion (RM126 billion) by the year 2025 as they prepare to resume cross border movement for vaccinated travellers between both countries through the implementation of VTL by land, sea and air.
Both countries registered US$23.64 billion (RM99.29 billion) in bilateral trade last year, with almost 50 per cent or US$10.5 billion (RM44.10 billion) contributed by trade activities along the Malaysia-Thailand border.
"The reopening of border (cross border movement) is important for Malaysia and Thailand," he said.
Asked about a specific timeline on the implementation of the VTL by land, air and sea between Malaysia and Thailand, Ismail Sabri said: "Soon."
The implementation of VTL, said Ismail Sabri, was among several important matters discussed during his meeting with his Thai counterpart Prayuth Chan o-cha at the republic's Government House yesterday.
To facilitate and accommodate the implementation of Malaysia-Thailand VTL, Ismail Sabri said both countries had agreed to recognise the digital Covid-19 vaccination certificates in Malaysia and Thailand.
"This will be supported with the integration of the Malaysia's MySejahtera application and Thailand's Mor Prom application to facilitate cross border movement among travellers between the two countries," he said.
Other matters discussed during his meeting with his Thai counterparts included on cooperation on the development of Covid-19 vaccines between Malaysia and Thailand.
To enhance land connectivity between the two neighbouring nations, both leaders also agreed to expedite the constructions of roads linking the Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) in Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kedah, and the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex in Sadao.
Other new opportunities explored by the two leaders included carrying out a survey for the construction of high-speed rail (HSR) project linking Kuala Lumpur and Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (Bangkok).
"Malaysia and Thailand have agreed to carry feasibility study on the development of such project in which we will instruct the respective ministries and departments to take immediate actions," he said.
-nst online.
Saturday, 26 February 2022
HKK 2022 ‘Kraf Mewarnai Keluarga Malaysia’
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| Aididah Ibrahim ketika berucap pada majlis perasmian Hari Kraf Kebangsaan (HKK) 2022 di Kuala Lumpur. |
KUALA LUMPUR: Hari Kraf Kebangsaan (HKK) 2022 yang diadakan di menyasarkan lebih daripada 30,000 pengunjung serta menjangkakan untuk mengutip keuntungan sehingga RM10 juta ringgit.
Dalam majlis perasmiannya semalam, Menteri Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya (MOTAC), Datuk Sri Nancy Shukri mengajak orang ramai supaya berkunjung ke Kompleks Kraf Kuala Lumpur dan menggunakan inisiatif Keluarga Malaysia yang menyediakan baucar potongan harga.
“Untuk Keluarga Malaysia, jangan kita lupa bahawa kita ada inisiatif baucar rebat tuani sebanyak RM30 ke atas setiap nilai gandaan RM100 yang dibelanjakan di semua program promosi anjuran Kraftangan Malaysia.
“Selain menggalakkan pembelian barangan kraf tempatan, inisiatif ini selaras dengan pelan Pemulihan Pelancongan yang bertujuan untuk menggalakkan perbelanjaan domestic serta membantu merancakkan semula industry beli-belah Malaysia yang terkesan dengan pandemik Covid-19,” katanya dalam ucapan perasmian itu.
Bagi Ketua Pengarah Kraftangan Malaysia, Aididah Ibrahim pula, sambutan kali ini diharapkan dapat memberi kelegaan dan kegembiraan kepada usahawan serta komuniti kraf.
“Dengan anjuran HKK ini, usahawan kraf dapat kembali memasarkan produk kraf secara fizikal setelah terkesan dengan pendapatan yang terjejas akibat pandemik Covid-19.
“Ini dapat membantu usahawan untuk terus menghasilkan produk kraf serta menjalankan perniagaan,” jelasnya.
Tambah Aididah, selain daripada aktiviti Jualan Kraf dan Pameran Produk Baharu, turut diadakan pameran khas seperti Pameran Koleksi Pakaian Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Seri Paduka Baginda Raja Permaisuri Agong, Pameran Tokoh Kraf Negara 2022, Pameran Kraf Tekstil Songket, Pameran MYCRAFTSHOPPE, Pameran Institut Kraf Negara, Pameran Seni Kraf Anyaman dan Pameran produk Komuniti Kraf.
Bukan itu sahaja, produk yang pelbagai fungsi dan kegunaan meliputi hiasan dalaman dan taman, perhiasan diri, kelengkapan rumah sehinggalah menjadi pelengkap kepada majlis keraian dan perayaan dalam masyarakat dan komuniti di negara ini boleh diperoleh di Kompleks Kraf Kuala Lumpur bermula pada 23 Februari hingga 7 Mac.
Produk-produk baharu yang ditampilkan kali ini merupakan produk di bawah Program Pembangunan Kemahiran Komuniti Kraf melalui inisiatif Pelan Jana Semula Ekonomi Negara (PENJANA).
Turut diadakan Demonstrasi Kraf Kembang Api, Demonstrasi Masakan Cita Rasa Keluarga Malaysia, Aprisiasi atau Seminar Kraf, Interaktif Kraf Anyaman, Batik dan Tenunan, Creative Craft Studio dan Eksplorasi Adiguru Kraf, Persembahan Kesenian serta Fun Craft Batik Ikat & Celup.
Kraftangan Malaysia mengharapkan pengisian semua aktiviti ini dapat memberi pendedahan dan pengalaman kepada pengunjung serta meningkatkan kesedaran juga kecintaan terhadap k keindahan dan keunikan produk kraf tempatan.
-utusan online.
Friday, 25 February 2022
Something Else will join Kuala Lumpur’s skyline this July
A brand new hotel group based in Kuala Lumpur, Else Retreats, will be opening its inaugural property in the Malaysian capital this July.
Housed in the 1930s Lee Rubber Building, the hotel will offer 49 keys ranging from the Mantra standard rooms to the Else Suite, all designed with soft palettes and natural tropical textures.
Wellness facilities include a gym, a gratitude space with floating meditation pods, and a pool house with cabanas that open out to Kuala Lumpur’s skyline.
For those who have to work, there will also be a Business Den comprising a private meeting room, a communal co-working space, as well as a sunken living room, drawing room and library.
There will also be two F&B concepts – The Raw Kitchen Hall, a casual-chic gathering place with Asian and Mediterranean flavours; and The Yellow Fin Horse, a restaurant that will serve both international cuisine and authentic Malaysian flavours.
-TTG Asia.
Sabah records highest number of homestay tourists last year
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| Tourism Malaysia Domestic and Events Division senior director Iskandar Mirza Mohd Yusof (left) receiving a memento from Sabah Tourism Board chief executive officer Noredah Othman (right) as Tourism Malaysia Sabah deputy director Trecey Tojuka (2nd left), Labuan Corporation’s Tourism, Culture and Arts Department assistant director Zunaidah Hamzah (centre) and Sabah Tourist Association chairman Tonny Chew (2nd right). - Pic by Paul Mu. |
PUTRAJAYA: Sabah recorded a total of 9,848 domestic tourists staying at homestays with package sales worth RM469,671.55 last year.
The statistics are based on Malaysian Homestay Experience Programme records up to Aug 31.
Sabah Tourism Board (STB) chief executive officer Noredah Othman said the state has been emphasising community-based tourism as it has become the preferred and trendy choice among domestic tourists due to the pandemic.
"Rural tourism has picked up in the last two months since interstate travelling was allowed.
"It has also become the ideal destination especially for visitors to practise social distancing due to the open areas in villages.
"Although Peninsular Malaysia also has its own rural tourism, the experience and atmosphere will still be different compared to Sabah," she said in conjunction with the 'My Destination Sabah and Labuan Meet Johor and Putrajaya Roadshow 2022'.
During the launch at a hotel here, Tourism Malaysia Domestic and Events Division senior director Iskandar Mirza Mohd Yusof said at present, tourists were interested to learn about culture, traditions, food, handicraft, and the way of life of the local community.
He said a collaboration between Sabah Tourism Malaysia, STB and Sabah Rural Tourism Associations (FeRTAS) had resulted in a guidebook to promote community-based tourism destinations in eight districts in Sabah, namely Kota Belud, Tambunan, Papar, Kuala Penyu, Nabawan, Beluran, Keningau and Telupid.
Iskandar added they had also launched Sabah Homestay e-Packages in December last year to help owners develop and promote their packages digitally.
As for Labuan island, which is adjacent to Sabah, its warm hospitality could be experienced through its homestays such as Homestay Sungai Labu, Homestay Bukit Kuda, and Homestay Kampung Patau-Patau II which is one of the last remaining water village homestays in Malaysia.
Labuan, which is also being recognised as one of the national geoparks in Malaysia, is rich with its own list of special attractions.
The Labuan national geopark displayed the evolution of sedimentary rocks and landscapes that formed Labuan as well as biological sites.
The roadshow here is targeting buyers in the central region following a session in the southern region of Johor yesterday.
There are 28 sellers from Sabah and Labuan, consisting of 18 tour operators, seven hotels, and three airline companies (Malaysia Airlines, MASwings and AirAsia) to meet 70 to 80 buyers from the central region consisting of travel companies, government departments and corporate organisations.
It involves bilateral business-to-business (B2B) meetings between tour operators as sellers to boost the movement of domestic tourism among travellers in the central region.
Also present were Tourism Malaysia Sabah deputy director Trecey Tojuka, Labuan Corporation's Tourism, Culture and Arts Department assistant director Zunaidah Hamzah and Sabah Tourist Association chairman Tonny Chew.
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Thursday, 24 February 2022
Malaysia Airlines and Qatar Airways Sign Comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding for a Strategic Cooperation to Lead Asia Pacific Travel
KLIA, 23 February 2022: Malaysia Airlines Berhad and Qatar Airways today announced a new chapter in their long-standing relationship by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The new agreement will further facilitate a strategic cooperation that will see both airlines working closely together across multiple areas of the business to offer an unrivalled and range of value-added services to passengers.
With the enhanced partnership, both airlines will leverage each other’s network strengths and provide more access for passengers to travel to new destinations beyond their individual networkswhile offering new and exclusive product to their customers soon. Malaysia Airlines’ passengers will enjoy seamless connectivity to popular destinations in Europe, Africa, Middle East and the Americas with Qatar Airways’ extensive network via Doha, while Qatar Airways’ passengers will gain better access to the wider domestic Malaysia market and key destinations in Asia such as Penang, Langkawi, Medan (Indonesia) operated by Malaysia Airlines via its hub, KL International Airport.
Building on the close links between Malaysia Airlines and Qatar Airways’ networks and rapid expansion of codeshare flights, the two oneworld partners have also agreed to maximise synergies in other areas of the business such as air cargo, operations or commercial services, that will create a game-changing innovative synergy for both carriers in leading the new travel demand ahead.
Group Chief Executive Officer of Malaysia Airlines Berhad, Mr. Izham Ismail, said: “We are delighted to have taken the next important step with our close oneworld partner. This partnership will provide better efficiencies and a more comprehensive network for our passengers whilst we further boost the growth of traffic flow via KLIA, which will serve as a primary gateway to Malaysia domestic and selected Southeast Asian region destinations.
“This MoU for strategic partnerships between Malaysia Airlines and Qatar Airways is an important part of our long-term business plan, as we explore more strategic opportunities and establish deeper partnerships. At the same time, it underscores the commitment of both airlines to provide passengers with safer, and increased choice of flights, wider destinations and greater flexibility on top of the excellent service hospitality throughout their travels with us.
“We believe the strategic partnership will put both full-service carriers on a stronger footing to compete in the highly competitive market as we continue to navigate recovery of the pandemic. With the reopening of international borders and an increase in the demand for air travel.”
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “This is a significant moment for us as we have just celebrated 20 years of serving Malaysia, and this new strategic cooperation with our oneworld partner, Malaysia Airlines, further cements our commitment to the country. This partnership will serve to link both our networks and allow us to work together across different aspects of the business therefore creating exciting opportunities for our joint passengers, as well as for our airlines.
“As we move forwards a post-pandemic world, successful business is driven by strong partnerships, and this close cooperation with Malaysia Airlines is a firm example of how symbiotic international partnerships can pave way to industry recovery. Providing customers access to the most extensive route network with unrivalled service and seamless connections.”
Malaysia Airlines and Qatar Airways launched their codeshare cooperation in 2004 and have significantly expanded the partnership in recent years, which today comprises of 62 codeshare destinations in Malaysia, South East Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East, Europe, the Americas, and Africa.
-Malaysia Airlines.
‘MY DESTINATION SABAH & LABUAN’ Continues In Putrajaya
PUTRAJAYA, 24 February 2022 – Following its first session in the Southern Region, My Destination Sabah & Labuan Meet Johor and Putrajaya Roadshow 2022 continues in Putrajaya, targeting participants from the Central Region through its promotional programme. Held at The Everly Putrajaya, this year’s roadshow is succeeded by its first mission that was held in Penang last December with the industry partners in the Northern Region.
An initiative between Tourism Malaysia together with its strategic partners; Sabah Tourism Board, Labuan Corporation, Sabah Tourist Association (STA), Malaysia Airlines Berhad, MASwings, and AirAsia Berhad, this programme aims to provide motivation and tour operator support to tourism industry players in Sabah and the Federal Territory of Labuan to further stimulate the revival of the domestic tourism sector. It involves bilateral business-to-business (B2B) meetings between tour operators as sellers to boost the movement of domestic tourism among travellers in the Central Region.
The Sabah and Labuan delegation armed with 18 travel agencies, seven (7) hotels, three (3) airlines, and 10 officials aim at targeting 70 to 80 buyers from the Central Region consisting of travel agents, government departments and corporate companies. Various exciting packages have been developed to target leisure tourists, government agencies and corporate companies to make Sabah and Labuan their preferred destinations for holidays, meetings, seminars, team building activities, and incentive tours.
Sellers have also developed creative and unique packages to make it more appealing for local business communities to organise corporate events which can indirectly create a network of cooperation between travel agencies and in turn encourage organised holidays in the new normal while contributing to the MICE market segment. The roadshow also offers participants to ‘cross-sell’ other tourism destinations in the Central Region by touring several tourism products around Putrajaya, organised by Putrajaya Corporation.
Tourism Malaysia hopes that the implementation of such programs will help to stimulate and revitalise the domestic tourism industry in Sabah and Labuan as well as to raise the confidence level of domestic tourists from Peninsular Malaysia to choose Sabah and Labuan as their preferred holiday destinations.
The event was officiated by Mr. Iskandar Mirza Mohd Yusof, Senior Director of Domestic and Events Division, Tourism Malaysia, Madam Noredah Othman, Chief Executive Officer of Sabah Tourism Board, Mr. Tonny Chew, President of Sabah Tourist Association, Ms. Zunaidah Hamzah, Assistant Director Department of Tourism, Culture & Arts, and Tracey J Tojuka, Deputy Director of Tourism Malaysia Sabah, top government officials of various agencies.
-Tourism Malaysia.
Tuesday, 22 February 2022
Sarawak targets 1.2 million visitors this year
KUCHING: Sarawak is targeting to receive 1.2 million visitors and generate RM3.2 billion tourism receipts this year.
Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Hamzah said visitor arrivals increased by 453.62 per cent in January this year to 72,331 as compared to the corresponding period in 2021.
He said as the international tourism slowly bounced back as borders started to reopen, domestic tourism would continue to drive the sector's recovery in an increasing number of destinations.
"Domestic travel is fuelled by demand for destinations which are closer to home and have low population density, as tourists look for open-air activities, nature-based products and rural tourism," he said.
"Most experts also believe international tourism will not return to 2019 levels until 2024 or later," he said at the Sarawak Tourism Steering Committee Meeting (STSC) 2022 held here today.
Karim said the Sarawak government had engaged with the Transport Ministry to establish a Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) between Singapore and Kuching.
"My ministry has engaged closely with SDMC (Sarawak Disaster Management Committee) regarding our border opening which is in line with the latest development tentatively to be opened in the second quarter of 2022.
"Besides VTL with Singapore, Malaysia is also discussing quarantine-free travel with Brunei, Indonesia and Thailand as announced recently by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob," he said,
Karim hoped that all the policies, directions and strategies would not only help the tourism industry players ,but also transformed into opportunities for the local communities to benefit in the future.
He said the local communities could participate in community-based tourism such as homestay, local hosts, craft and souvenirs making activity to reap the benefits from tourism and increase their household income
The ministry, he said, would continue to provide annual grant of RM100,000 to the Sarawak Tourism Federation being the umbrella body for the Sarawak Tourism Industry to facilitate its role to be the bridge between the authorities and the tourism industry in Sarawak.
Karim also launched Sarawak's Tourism Quick Fact Book 2021 and Calendar of Event 2022 in both electronic form at https://mtcp.sarawak.gov.my and printed copies at the event.
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Monday, 21 February 2022
Turkish world renowned freediver to promote Sabah, particularly east coast waters
KOTA KINABALU: Turkish world-renowned freediver Sahika Ercumen will be promoting the beauty of Sabah's waters during her week-long trip in the state.
As this is her first visit to Sabah, the 37-year-old said that she was looking forward to the diving spots in the east coast, including Kapalai and Sipadan.
"In Turkey, we have the Mediterranean blue waters. But we don't have so many species or colourful fishes. I'm so excited to see the biodiversity here.
"We will be doing freediving (starting tomorrow for a week) and on the road, shooting for a documentary.
"We would like to show the people in Turkey how beautiful it is here," she said during a press conference after giving an inspirational talk to Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students at the varsity's Azman Hashim gallery.
Earlier, Ercumen, who is also a nutritionist, shared her feat in mastering freediving which led her to break 11 world records despite suffering severe asthma as a child, facing failure in one of the world-record breaking attempts, as well as pursuing her studies as a nutritionist.
The Turkey Zero Waste Blue ambassador also said that people should take action against plastic pollution, regardless of where they are, as even more rubbish had been found underwater including in the Antarctica.
Present were Turkish Ambassador to Malaysia Dr Merve Safa Kavakci, UMS vice chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Taufiq Yap Yun Hin and Sabah Tourism Board chief executive officer Noredah Othman.
Kavakçıj said the republic thanked Sabah Tourism Board for bringing Ercumen and the entourage for the trip to Sabah.
"Sahika will be starting one of the collaborative efforts between Republic of Turkey and Sabah in the fields of Sports and Tourism. We would like to put Sabah on Turkey's map.
"When we speak about Turkey, it is not just one country but also a hub and a gateway to Europe, America, Africa, Middle East, Asia, Eurasia and Africa.
"Through the teaching experience of a world renowned and world-breaking sports woman as Sahika, we can reach out to younger generations across the globe on what they can do and achieve," said the ambassador.
Apart from that, Kavakçıj said they were looking forward to delve into academic ventures with UMS, that would, among others, entail exchange programmes as well as research and development in marine studies.
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Sunday, 20 February 2022
MOTAC Anjur Program Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia 24 Hingga 27 Februari 2022
19 Februari 2022 - Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya (MOTAC) dengan kerjasama Kerajaan Negeri Sarawak akan menganjurkan program Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia 2022 selama empat (4) hari bermula pada 24 hingga 27 Februari 2022 bertempat di Kuching Waterfront, Sarawak.
Matlamat utama penganjuran program ini adalah untuk mendekatkan masyarakat umum khususnya Keluarga Malaysia yang berada di Negeri Sarawak dengan kegiatan seni budaya dan pelancongan Malaysia serta mempromosi Bandar Raya Kuching sebagai Bandar Raya Kreatif di peringkat UNESCO di bawah kategori gastronomi - World Craft City.
Pelbagai aktiviti menanti pengunjung antaranya Festival Gendang Sarawak, Festival Kraf Sarawak, Peragaan Busana Kraf Tekstil Malaysia, Pameran Gastronomi, Demonstrasi Food Fusion Negeri-negeri, Food Bazaar, Treasure Hunt, Konsert Sape, Persembahan Bunga Api dan Muzikal Water Fountain, Persembahan Artis Popular, pameran dan jualan.
Acara kemuncak ialah Majlis Perasmian yang akan disempurnakan oleh YAB Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri bin Yaakob, Perdana Menteri pada 26 Februari 2022 jam 8.30 malam.
Selain itu, uniknya penganjuran pada kali ini ialah Konsert Sape yang akan berlangsung selama 2 jam tanpa henti sempena malam terakhir Citrawarna Malaysia pada 27 Februari 2022. Ia melibatkan nama-nama besar dalam muzik sape seperti Mathew, Jerry Kamit dan pelbagai kumpulan dari seluruh Negeri Sarawak.
Usaha ini juga akan menggabungkan nama penyanyi tempatan dalam Konsert ini seperti Dewi Liana Seriasta, Bob AF, Dayang Nurfaizah, Adrewson dan digabungkan Bersama penyanyi seperti Nicole Lai, Datuk Jamal Abdillah, Magen, Fendi Kenali dan penyanyi lagu rakyat Roslan Madun. Persembahan-persembahan ini akan diadakan di atas pentas terapung di Sungai Sarawak yang merupakan pentas terapung terbesar yang pernah dibina oleh MOTAC.
Keluarga Malaysia lengkap vaksinasi dijemput hadir ke program ini bermula jam 10.00 pagi hingga 11.00 malam dengan mematuhi SOP yang ditetapkan.
Bikes Onboard Express Rail Link
From 12 February onwards, you can bring your non-foldable bicycles, scooters and e-bikes onboard our trains on weekends and public holidays, free of charge.
To ensure a smooth and safe journey for you and others, swipe to learn the dos and don’ts of travelling with bikes onboard.
For more information, you can visit https://www.kliaekspres.com/bikes-onboard/. See you onboard soon!
-Express Rail Link.
Free Ride DMU Gemas <-> Kuala Perlis ( 21 ~ 23 Februari 2022 )
Tunggu apa lagi! Cepat dapatkan sekarang hanya di Kaunter Tiket sahaja. Tiket dah tak banyak ya.
Hanya dengan menggunakan kod promo 𝗝𝗢𝗬𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗗𝗠𝗨 anda boleh merasai pengalaman menaiki tren DMU secara 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗨𝗠𝗔 selama tiga hari.
Tiket percuma ini hanya ditawarkan di Kaunter Tiket sahaja.
Semak jadual perjalanan di https://bit.ly/3quxiHI
-KTM Berhad.
Saturday, 19 February 2022
Berkayak menelusuri terowong belah bukit batu kapur berusia 500 juta tahun
KANGAR: Menelusuri terowong membelah bukit batu kapur berusia 500 juta tahun dengan kayak di terusan Kampung Wai, Kuala Perlis sehingga Kampung Tebing Tinggi, Bintong sejauh 765 meter menjadi tarikan baharu pengunjung di Terusan Kampung Wai di sini.
Istimewanya, aktiviti kayak sambil menikmati keindahan panorama seperti bukit dan sawah padi di kawasan itu adalah yang pertama di Malaysia, hasil inisiatif lima anak muda dari Kayak Dahagi Perlis.
Lima rakan baik tersebut iaitu Aniq Izanif Mahar Effendi, 36; Taqril Tahir, 42; Mohd. Azrif Md. Amin, 29; Amir Aziz, 45, dan Mohd. Nadzri Mohd. Radzi, 42, memperkenalkan aktiviti tersebut sejak tahun lalu, sekali gus membantu menghidupkan kawasan berkenaan sebagai salah satu tarikan baharu pelancongan di Perlis.
Keindahan kehijauan air di terusan tersebut sambil menikmati suasana sejuk dan nyaman di dalam terowong berkenaan membuatkan pengunjung merasai pengalaman baharu yang cukup berharga.
Bercakap kepada Utusan Malaysia, Aniq Izanif berkata, sepanjang diperkenalkan, aktiviti tersebut mendapat sambutan memberangsangkan khususnya membabitkan pengunjung dari luar negeri ini.
Katanya, sebanyak 15 kayak disediakan bagi pengunjung menyertai trip di terusan berkenaan.
Jelasnya, sebelum ini, Terusan Kampung Wai agak terpencil sebelum mereka mengambil inisiatif membantu menghidupkan kawasan berkenaan dengan aktiviti kayak.
“Kita akan membawa pengunjung menelusuri terowong air terpanjang di Malaysia sejauh 765 meter dari Kampung Wai sehingga Kampung Tebing Tinggi. Sepanjang laluan terusan tersebut, pengunjung akan menikmati keindahan airnya yang kehijauan dan kebiruan selain panorama indah bukit batu kapur berusia lebih 500 juta tahun dan sawah padi.
“Terusan ini sangat indah dan cantik, namun sebelum ini, tidak ada yang tahu termasuk penduduk negeri ini sendiri. Aktiviti kayak ini adalah yang pertama di Malaysia dengan menjanjikan 1,001 pengalaman baharu cukup berharga,” katanya.
Tambahnya, bayaran dikenakan serendah RM80 bagi satu trip untuk satu individu selama empat jam selain disediakan sijil penyertaan, sarapan pagi serta makan tengah hari.
“Kita juga sediakan pemandu secara percuma kepada pengunjung dengan minimum dua kayak dan maksimum sebanyak lima kayak bagi trip,” katanya.
Rakannya, Taqril pula berharap kerajaan dapat membantu menyediakan stor menyimpan kayak, lampu di terowong selain kemudahan tandas awam kerana lokasi tersebut berpotensi besar menjadi lokasi baharu tarikan pelancongan.
Orang ramai juga boleh melayari Facebook Kayak Dahagi Perlis untuk maklumat lanjut selain melihat aktiviti kayak di terusan itu.
-utusan online.
Thursday, 17 February 2022
AirAsia, Avolon take off on air ridesharing service in SE Asia
AirAsia Aviation Group is looking to disrupt South-east Asia’s aviation industry once more through a low-cost air ridesharing service in partnership with Avolon.
The company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 16 to lease 100 VX4 eVTOL aircraft from Ireland-based Avolon. The aircraft can take four passengers and one pilot, flies at speed of up to 200mph, and produces zero operating emissions.
In addition to leasing the eVTOL aircraft to AirAsia, Avolon, through its investment and innovation affiliate Avolon-e, will partner with AirAsia to commercialise the aircraft and develop an industry leading urban air mobility (UAM) platform in South-east Asia.
Dómhnal Slattery, CEO of Avolon, said: “Together (with AirAsia) we will develop a ridesharing platform and bring the zero-emissions VX4 aircraft into service, positioning AirAsia as the operator of choice for sustainable air travel in the region.”
Tony Fernandez, CEO of Capital A, noted the huge tourism potential of this new mode of air transport, saying that it would be able to transport people to off-the-beaten-track destinations such as national parks as well as to tourist islands.
Asked about possible routes he foresees, he said “Kuala Lumpur to Genting (highlands) is a no-brainer”.
He expressed excitement over the “potential for zero-emissions ultra-shorthaul air travel in South-east Asia.”
The new air services are expected to commence in 2025. However, test flights will begin this April.
Currently, AirAsia is laying the groundwork by getting the necessary regulatory approvals and certifications, as well as looking at developing a new eco-system that includes launch and landing pads as well as pilot training.
Fernandez expects Malaysia to be the first destination to launch this new product, and said the local aviation authorities have been encouraging.
The pricing model will be kept as attractive as AirAsia in order to target the mass market. Fernandez wants it to be “very accessible to the world”.
-TTG Asia.
Wednesday, 16 February 2022
PATA casts bullish projection for 2022 APAC arrivals
The PATA Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2022-2024 Full Report released on February 15 is predicting international visitor arrivals (IVAs) growth rates of 126 per cent to 84 per cent for mild, medium, and severe scenarios in 2022 versus 2021.
The increase in the absolute number of IVAs is predicted therefore to range from 72.5 million to 175.7 million under the severe and mild scenarios respectively, lifting the total volume of visitor arrivals to between 159 million and 315 million, under those same scenarios respectively.
While it is a positive and welcome development after two years of extremely difficult conditions, the international travel and tourism sector of the Asia-Pacific region still has much to repair and revitalise.
The forecasted increases in 2022 arrivals, for example, still only return them to 23-45 per cent of the level of foreign arrivals received in pre-pandemic 2019.
Moving forward to 2024, IVA growth over the next three years is projected to be positive, with the volume of IVAs in 2024 being equal to, or better than that of 2019, under two of the three scenarios.
PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera said: “Our latest forecast report numbers, based on data as of November 2021 reviewed in conjunction with our recent research advisory panel updates provided on January 24, 2021, provide the definitive outlook for Asia-Pacific visitor arrival forecasts. As noted by our panel, the effect of the Omicron variant is projected to have a small incremental impact for now, with the key earlier assumptions still driving the forecast.
“Equitable access and deployment of vaccines plus a practical risk-based approach to health and safety protocols in travel is foundational to not only the travel sector’s sustained recovery but to the overall global recovery from the pandemic.
“We share the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) view that the pharmaceutical sector must address barriers to access and affordability for all destinations. Furthermore, as acknowledged by the WHO, travel bans will not prevent international spread. Instead, travel channels should remain open with clear, practical guidelines as recently shared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and WHO.”
Ortiguera also noted: “Various research studies and early travel patterns indicate a heightened consumer interest in a pivot to the right side of travel – longer journeys, more authentic experiences, and nature-based, wellness-oriented, and socially-conscious travel offerings are among the key trends for today’s travellers.
“Destinations can expedite their recovery by staying top-of-mind with consumers, communicating requirements with clarity and consistency, and offering a sustainable, healthy destination experience.”
-TTG Asia.
Tuesday, 15 February 2022
Pertandingan Fotografi Pelancongan Putrajaya 2022 ( 15 Februari ~ 15 April 2022 )
Jom Sertai Pertandingan Fotografi Pelancongan Putrajaya 2022.
Tarikh penyertaan bermula 15 Februari sehingga 15 April 2022.
Untuk maklumat lanjut boleh ke FB Page Putrajaya Tourism Photo Contest 2022 atau layari http://www.ptpc2022.info/
-Perbadanan Putrajaya.
Monday, 14 February 2022
Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia 2022 @ Kuching Waterfront, Sarawak ( 24 ~ 27 Februari 2022 )
Citrawarna bakal kembali sekali lagi!
Bertemakan Citrawarna Keluarga Malaysia 2022 "Temasya Kepelbagaian Budaya" dan bertempat di Kuching Waterfront, Sarawak.
Tandakan kalendar anda, 24-27 Februari ini dengan pelbagai pengisian dan program menarik untuk seisi Keluarga Malaysia!
Patuhi SOP, pakai pelitup muka, sanitasi tangan dan jaga jarak fizikal.
-MOTAC.
Sunday, 13 February 2022
Jerai Geopark disasar jadi Global Geopark
SUNGAI PETANI: Jerai Geopark yang terletak di daerah Kuala Muda dan Yan disasarkan menjadi Global Geopark bertaraf dunia menjelang tahun 2025.
Pengurus Jerai Geopark yang juga Pengarah Jabatan Pembangunan Masyarakat, Majlis Perbandaran Sungai Petani Kedah (MPSPK) Mohd. Amin Ali berkata pihaknya bersama Majlis Daerah Yan (MDY) kini berhasrat untuk menjadikan kawasan berkenaan sebagai yang ketiga di Malaysia.
Menurutnya, dua kawasan yang telah diiktiraf sebagai Global Geopark ialah Geopark Langkawi, Kedah dan Geopark Kinabalu di Sabah.
Beliau berkata, kawasan berkenaan kini berjaya mengekalkan status Jerai Geopark Kebangsaan untuk tempoh empat tahun lagi.
“Bagaimanapun pihaknya tidak mahu terus ‘terlekat’ di peringkat kebangsaan dan menyasarkan untuk naik taraf ke peringkat dunia menjelang tahun 2025, katanya.
Beliau berkata demikian kepada pemberita selepas menghadiri Program Ekspolarasi Berkayak Sungai Merbok@Jerai Geopark 2022 di Kompleks Pelancongan Jeti Sungai Merbok, Semeling dekat sini hari ini.
Pelepasan peserta kayak itu disempurnakan oleh Ahli Parlimen Jerai, Sabri Azit.
Program berkayak menyelusuri Sungai Merbok sejauh 19 Kilometer (KM) itu telah disertai oleh 40 orang perserta lelaki dan perempuan dari Kedah, Perlis, Pulau Pinang dan Selangor.
Beliau berkata, pelbagai usaha telah lakukan untuk mencapai hasrat tersebut dengan sokongan penuh daripada Kerajaan Negeri Kedah, termasuk penubuhkan unit tetap pengurusan kawasan berkenaan dilengkapi pasukan penyelidik.
Jelasnya, setakat ini terdapat lima kriteria di kawasan Geopark Jerai yang berupaya diangkat sebagai tarikan pelancongan.
“Pertama, batuan mineral yang terdapat di Gunung Jerai berusia lebih 500 juta tahun, kedua ialah pokok bakau di Sungai Merbok yang mempunyai lebih 42 spesies pokok bakau dan kita sedang usahakan untuk mendapat pengiktirafan khusus untuk bakau melalui program Man and Biosphere (MAB) Pertubuhan Pendidikan, Saintifik dan Kebudayaan Bangsa-bangsa Bersatu (UNESCO).
“Ketiga ialah tapak arkelogi Tamandun Kedah Tua di Sungai Batu, yang bertaraf antarabangsa dan keempat ialah keunikan budaya setempat seperti makanan dan pakaian dan kelima kesan bencana alam iaitu bencana Tsunami di Kuala Muda dan bencana kepala air di Titi Hayun, Yan yang boleh dijadikan tarikan pelancongan geo-bencana,” katanya.
-utusan online.
FootGolf at The ELS Club Desaru Coast
Footgolf is now available at The Els Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course, daily from 8.00am until 5.00pm. Here's the updated rate for 2022.
Book now at reservations.ecdc@elsclubmalaysia.com or call +607-8780000.
See you soon!
-The Els Club Desaru Coast.
Saturday, 12 February 2022
L'ETAPE MALAYSIA By Tour De France @ Desaru Coast, Malaysia ( 4 June 2022 )
EXPERINCE TOUR DE FRANCE IN MALAYSIA THIS 2022!
Cycle just like the pros at by Tour de France, at the first 2022 L’Étape Malaysia in Desaru Coast.
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-L'ETAPE MALAYSIA By Tour De France.
Friday, 11 February 2022
Festival Kraf Tekstil Pantai Timur 2022 ( 17 ~ 26 Februari 2022 )
Kunjungi Festival Kraf Tekstil Pantai Timur 2022 yang akan berlangsung pada :
◾️ 17 - 26 Februari 2022
◾️ 10.00 pagi - 10.00 malam
◾️ East Coast Mall, Kuantan Pahang
Pelbagai jualan produk kraf dan aktiviti menarik menanti anda !
-Kraftangan Malaysia.
Thursday, 10 February 2022
Kejohanan LADA Langkawi International Regatta Perdana Kali Ke-18 2022
Langkawi, 10 Februari 2022 - Persatuan Pelayaran Kedah (KSA) dengan kerjasama Lembaga Pembangunan Langkawi (LADA), Majlis Sukan Negeri (MSN) Kedah, dan Persatuan Pelayaran Malaysia (MSA) kini sedang menganjurkan Kejohanan LADA Langkawi International Regatta Perdana Kali Ke-18 2022 dari 10 hingga 13 Februari 2022 bertempat di Pusat Latihan Perahu Layar Kebangsaan (MSN), Langkawi.
Seramai 220 orang peserta daripada 16 pasukan telah menyertai kejohanan pada kali ini. Kejohanan yang mendapat pengiktirafan World Sailing Grade 3 akan mempertandingkan tujuh kategori acara iaitu Laser Standard (ILCA 7), Laser Radial (ILCA 6), Laser 4.7 (ILCA 4), International 470 (Mix), International 420, Windsurfing (RS:One) dan Windsurfing (Bic Techno).
Majlis perasmian kejohanan ini telah disempurnakan oleh YBrs. Tuan Haji Ahmad Fuad bin Che Ani @ Abd Ghani, Timbalan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif (Pengurusan) LADA.
-LADA.
Wednesday, 9 February 2022
Experience Malaysia February 2022
-Tourism Malaysia.
Explore the Domestic Wonders and Fly Malaysia from as Low as RM79 All-In One-Way
KLIA, 9 February 2022: From now until 20 February 2022, Malaysia Airlines is offering attractive fares to all domestic destinations within its network from as low as RM79 all-in one-way, for immediate travel up to 30 June 2022. Holiday goers who book their next cityscape, beach or nature getaways during this promotion period can stand a chance to win two Huawei P50 phones.
Customers can choose from a wide range of fare categories for travel on Economy and Business Class with dedicated attributes to suit their travel needs, priorities and preferences. Passengers flying from Kuala Lumpur to holiday destinations within Peninsular Malaysia via the airline’s Economy Lite fare will enjoy airfares starting from RM79 which includes a cabin baggage allowance of 7kg, complimentary snacks or meals and beverages, and inflight entertainment. Those who prefer a full-service carrier experience with more privacy and benefits of a premium travel service can opt for the Business Class fare starting from RM359.
Malaysia Airlines has also ensured sufficient capacity for its flights to and from Sarawak and Sabah to cater to the growing travel demands and facilitate greater connectivity. Fares to Sarawak from Kuala Lumpur and Penang start from RM109 and RM129 respectively, whereas Business Class for these routes starts from RM699 all-in one-way. For travels to Sabah from Kuala Lumpur and Penang, the fares start from as low as RM129 and RM179 for Economy Class, and RM899 for Business Class, respectively.
On top of the attractive fares, customers can enjoy more travel benefits with 15% off on various add-ons including seat selection, extra baggage and value bundles (standard seat and 10kg extra baggage), allowing for greater flexibility to meet all their travel needs. Enrich members can also earn 22% Bonus Enrich Points when they book during this promotion period.
Those travelling with Malaysia Airlines can Fly Confidently and be rest assured that their safety is well taken care of, as the airline has enhanced end-to-end safety and health protocols across all the touchpoints in the traveller journey, in line with the recently launched MHFlySafe campaign. The airline’s parent company Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) recently signed an agreement with Bureau Veritas to deploy the “SAFEGUARD” Hygiene Excellence and Safety Label, designed to support the operational restart of tourism and business activities of their airlines and ground handling services.
As a member of Travel Safe Alliance Malaysia (TSAM), Malaysia Airlines is committed to providing a safe, seamless and hygienic experience for all its guests. Among measures taken to ease passengers’ peace of mind when travelling includes aircraft operations by fully vaccinated pilots and cabin crew, mandatory usage of face masks, frequent aircraft disinfections following guidelines prescribed by the Ministry of Health Malaysia and World Health Organization, and utilisation of aircraft HEPA filters that are proven to filter out 99.97 per cent of viruses on board.
For more information and to book your next getaway, visit the official Malaysia Airlines website at www.malaysiaairlines.com. Sign up to become an Enrich member at www.enrich.malaysiaairlines.com to start earning Enrich Points, and be sure to download the Malaysia Airlines' App to get the latest promotions conveniently at your fingertips anytime and anywhere!
-Malaysia Airlines.
TTG brings on second edition of The Great ASEAN Travel Fest
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| The Great ASEAN Travel Fest Plus 2022 will offer buyers a better understanding of latest tourism products available across South-East Asia and beyond; a traditional Indonesian dancer performing her art |
In support of South-east Asian travel and tourism recovery, TTG Asia Media will host a six-month long B2B exhibition showcase from June to November this year.
Presented as The Great ASEAN Travel Fest Plus 2022, the event will feature interactive booths with 3D booth imaging and sales enablement capabilities, unlimited Walk-in Meets throughout 180 days, and monthly engagement activities to bring buyers and sellers together.
A highlight of the online event is the two Open Houses, once in June and the other in November, where there will be themed streaming to highlight specific destinations as well as travel and hospitality brands.
Buyers will earn incentives and training certificates from their participation, while sellers will benefit from wider exposure beyond the travel trade industry.
Commenting on the event, Cheryl Tan, head of TTG Events, said: “This year’s event expands the benefits of a B2B tradeshow beyond just two to three days, by offering six months of unlimited exposure and traffic to destinations and brands.
“The show’s unique formula combines a variety of monthly engagement activities to provide valuable opportunities for buyers to engage with exhibitors through one-on-one meetings, streaming content, brand festival showcases, training videos, mission-to-win interactive games and more throughout the half-year duration. Buyers are also generously rewarded for their time with the show’s incentive scheme.
“As reflected with the Plus extension in the event name, the 2022 edition will also welcome suppliers beyond ASEAN, and looks forward to a diversified representation of destinations and brands.”
The Great ASEAN Travel Fest Plus 2022 is supported by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
TTG Asia Media’s inaugural The Great ASEAN Travel Fest, launched in May 2021, featured a plethora of hotels and resorts, tour specialists and destination marketers and NTOs, such as Holiday Inn Express Singapore Orchard Road; Sarawak Tourism Board, Malaysia; Panorama Destination; and Santika Indonesia Hotels and Resorts.
-TTG Asia.
Tuesday, 8 February 2022
Sabah, Labuan to jointly promote domestic tourism
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| The Labuan War Cemetery to be highlighted as historical heritage in tourism products. - Pic by Paul Mu. |
LABUAN: The Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Ministry (KePKAS) is ready to work together to develop the tourism industry between Sabah and the Federal Territory of Labuan.
Its Minister, Datuk Jafry Ariffin suggested they jointly organise several programmes in the future, including promoting the National Geopark Labuan and National Geopark Kinabalu as well as the islands in both places.
Efforts must also be made to highlight the historical heritage of Sabah and Labuan, including the Labuan War Cemetery and Kundasang War Memorial, he said during a courtesy call on Labuan Corporation here yesterday.
Also present were Labuan Corporation chairman, Datuk Sri Amir Hussien, deputy chief executive officer (management) Rithuan Mohd Ismail as well as representatives from the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac).
Jafry said KePKAS is also planning to promote tourism activities via sports and leisure platforms such as cycling, golf and Sabah-Labuan international fishing competitions.
"I am confident and believe that with continued efforts between both parties, we can revive the tourism industry badly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic."
Next will be the continuation to promote "MY Destination Sabah and Labuan" to Johor and Putrajaya from Feb 22 to 25 after the successful outing to Penang on Dec 2, 2021.
Tourism Malaysia Sabah, Sabah Tourism Board, Labuan Corporation and Sabah Tourist Association (STA) are organising the roadshow.
-nst online.
MPN setuju sempadan negara dibuka 1 Mac
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| image: Pelancongan Kini |
PUTRAJAYA: Majlis Pemulihan Negara (MPN) bersetuju supaya sempadan negara dapat dibuka sepenuhnya seawal 1 Mac ini tanpa keperluan kuarantin wajib.
Pengerusinya, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin berkata, bagaimanapun, ujian Covid-19 sebelum berlepas dan sejurus tiba di pintu sempadan negara perlu dilakukan mengikut syor Kementerian Kesihatan (KKM) sekali gus perlu dilaksanakan secara terancang dan berdasarkan penilaian risiko semasa.
“Ini melibatkan semua negara kerana Menteri Kesihatan, Khairy Jamaluddin memaklumkan tadi, sekiranya nak pilih (negara), Omicron ini sudah ada di seluruh dunia.
“Bagaimanapun, ada perkara yang akan diumumkan nanti seperti peraturan, saringan Covid-19, tak perlu kuarantin dan sebagainya,” katanya dalam sidang akhbar di sini hari ini.
Dalam pada itu, beliau berkata, berdasarkan taklimat oleh Khairy pada mesyuarat tersebut, sistem kesihatan awam masih mampu menguruskan kes Covid-19 berikutan banyak pengalaman sudah dilalui sebelum ini.
“Walaupun kes sekarang meningkat, namun kapasiti yang ada dapat menampung jumlah pesakit. Ini bermakna proses pemulihan ekonomi akan dapat dipercepatkan, manakala pelabur dan pelawat asing boleh masuk ke negara ini.
“Industri pelancongan akan pulih semula dan boleh ‘terbang’ semula tetapi dalam masa sama, kita perlu pastikan prosedur operasi standard (SOP) dipatuhi,” ujarnya.
Mengulas lanjut, Muhyiddin berkata, dalam mesyuarat tersebut, MPN turut mencadangkan supaya pelarasan bagi semua bantuan kewangan oleh pelbagai pihak dapat dilaksanakan secara sistematik bagi meningkatkan penggunaan sumber lebih optimum, bersasar dan berlandaskan keperluan.
Ujarnya, ia bagi mengelakkan berlaku pertindihan sekali gus lebih ramai pengusaha terjejas dapat terus menerima bantuan.
“Selain itu, majlis mengambil maklum industri pembinaan negara pada masa ini menghadapi isu kenaikan harga bahan binaan, kekurangan pekerja asing dan turut terkesan dengan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP).
“Majlis juga mengambil maklum industri pembinaan amat penting bagi merangsang pertumbuhan ekonomi negara dalam proses pemulihan negara. Justeru, majlis menyokong cadangan Lembaga Pembangunan Industri Pembinaan (CIDB) untuk penyelesaian segera dan jangka masa panjang bagi isu yang lebih struktural,” katanya.
-utusan online.
Monday, 7 February 2022
Timah Tasoh dulu terbiar kini lokasi pelancongan popular
PADANG BESAR: Dahulunya, empangan Timah Tasoh di sini hanya terbiar, namun sejak kebelakangan ini berubah wajah menjadi antara lokasi tarikan pelancongan paling popular di negeri ini yang menjadi tumpuan pengunjung dari seluruh negara.
Perubahan tersebut hasil inisiatif Kelab Rekreasi Timah Tasoh yang menyediakan pelbagai aktiviti menarik seperti kayak, bot pelancong dan tapak perkhemahan yang memberi 1,001 pengalaman cukup berharga kepada pelancong bagi menyaksikan keindahan alam sekitar dan panorama menarik di kawasan berkenaan.
Pelbagai aktiviti menarik yang diperkenal sejak enam bulan lalu itu disokong penuh oleh Jabatan Pengairan dan Saliran (JPS) negeri.
Dapat disaksikan keindahan Timah Tasoh yang sering kali tular dalam media-media sosial selain menarik ribuan pengunjung yang datang dari seluruh negara khususnya pada cuti hujung minggu dan musim cuti persekolahan.
Setiausaha Kelab Rekreaksi Timah Tasoh, Zaidi Shafie yang mengusahakan aktiviti kayak berkata, pihaknya bersama komuniti di sini yang kebanyakannya dalam kalangan nelayan air tawar mengambil inisiatif menyediakan pelbagai aktiviti menarik sekali gus merubah wajah Timah Tasoh.
Katanya, sejak aktiviti seperti kayak, bot pelancong dan lokasi perkhemahan disediakan, Timah Tasoh bertukar meriah selain membantu meningkatkan ekonomi penduduk setempat.
“Di sini saya sediakan enam kayak bagi memberi pengalaman baharu kepada pengunjung sambil menyaksikan keindahan alam semula jadi di sini.
“Kos yang dikenakan adalah serendah RM10 bagi setiap 30 minit. Selain menguji kekuatan fizikal, pengunjung juga berpeluang menikmati keindahan kawasan sekitar. Sambutan yang diterima cukup memberangsangkan khususnya pada cuti hujung minggu,” katanya kepada Utusan Malaysia.
Seorang pengusaha bot pelancong, Mohd. Muzamir Ismail,40, pula berkata, pengunjung dibawa meronda menikmati keindahan kawasan Timah Tasoh sambil merakam gambar.
Katanya, harga yang dikenakan hanya serendah RM50 bagi setiap 30 minit untuk enam penumpang setiap kali perjalanan.
“Kita turut membawa pengunjung ke lokasi-lokasi menarik untuk mengambil gambar dengan berlatarbelakangkan bukit yang menyaksikan pemandangan cukup indah dan memukau.
“Timah Tasoh sebelum ini terbiar dan terpencil dengan kaki-kaki pancing sahaja selalu datang, namun kini berubah wajah sepenuhnya dan menjadi antara lokasi pelancongan paling popular di negeri ini,” katanya.
-utusan online.
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