Jom Sertai MALAYSIA - JAPAN FESTIVAL 2022 @ Malaysia Tourism Centre, Kuala Lumpur ( 2 ~ 5 Jun 2022 )

 

Jom sertai Malaysia - Japan Festival yang akan diadakan pada 02 - 05 Jun 2022 di Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC), Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.

Festival ini diadakan bersempena sambutan Ulang Tahun ke-40 Dasar Pandang ke Timur (LEP40) di antara Malaysia dan Jepun.

Pelbagai aktiviti menarik menanti anda!

> Cosplay Workshop & Competition

> Pameran kraftangan, promosi produk pelancongan & promosi pendidikan TVET

> Demonstrasi kraftangan, tulisan Khat & mencanting Batik

> Art demonstrations & art workshops

> Japanese Language Classes 

> Japanese Calligraphy

> Persembahan kebudayaan Malaysia & Jepun (Chinese Mask Changing, Silamban Martial Arts, Ocarina, etc)

> Japanese Band Group Performance

> Matsuri Parade

> JOCV activities (cotton candy - wataame, yukata kitsuke & origami)

> Pelbagai lagi aktiviti menarik

Hadiah menarik cabutan bertuah, menanti pengunjung! 

AYUH MERIAHKAN FESTIVAL INI!

-PAMAJA Malaysia.

Catch Sarawak's Rainforest World Music Festival from June 17 to 19

 

KUALA LUMPUR:  Malaysia's long-running Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) will entertain fans as a hybrid event for the first time from June 17 to 19 as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.

The three-day music festival, themed "Legendary Rainforest Celebration", is set to take place at the Sarawak Cultural Village in Santubong, Sarawak.

Fans can also catch the concert from the comfort of their homes via livestreaming of the various performances.

The latest edition of RWMF will feature a myriad of performances by global artistes from Canada, India, USA, Finland, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, Japan, Australia, Mexico, New Zealand, China, Bhutan and Seoul among others.

This year will also showcase the mixing of traditional Sarawakian music with international flavours during the opening showcase courtesy of Majlis Seni Sarawak in a first-time musical collaboration with Sarawak Tourism Board.

The Rainforest World Music Festival 2022 will also feature the sounds and rhythms of Sarawak, showcasing musical elements from the diverse ethnic groups of Sarawak through local artistes such as Alena Murang, At Adau, Bamboo Woods, Fauziah Gambus & The Geng, Rining Peter Paris, Hayree Hashim and more.

From humble beginnings back in 1998 with only 300 audience members in attendance, the RWMF is the result of the tireless efforts of the Sarawak Tourism Board to keep the festival fresh and relevant over the years.

The upcoming festival will also feature many music workshops and activities for adults and children, exhibition of crafts and bazaars featuring delicious traditional food and delicacies.

The various ticket categories are Adult 1-Day Pass (RM165), Adult 3-Day Pass (RM405), Child 1-Day Pass (RM85), Child 3-Day Pass (RM195) and 1-Day Family Package Pass- 2 Adult and 2 Children (RM440), as well as virtual tickets at RM25 per one-hour block.

Visit www.rwmf.net for the latest updates on the Rainforest World Music Festival.

-nst online.

Rainforest World Music Festival (rwmf.net)

Majlis Penyampaian Hadiah Bagi Pemenang Pertandingan Tourism Malaysia ‘Photo Challenge’ 2021

 

IPOH, 28 Mei 2022 – Tourism Malaysia hari ini mengadakan majlis penyampaian hadiah bagi pemenang Pertandingan Tourism Malaysia ‘Photo Challenge’ 2021 di AEON Mall Kinta City, Ipoh bersempena promosi Jom Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Roadshow 2022 .

Pertandingan ini bertujuan untuk menggalakan rakyat Malaysia melaksanakan aktiviti pelancongan domestik disamping berpeluang mencungkil bakat kreatif dalam kalangan rakyat Malaysia untuk berkongsi hasil fotografi percutian menarik dengan menggunakan sebarang jenis kamera termasuk telefon bimbit. Ianya juga akan membuka peluang kepada penerokaan budaya serta destinasi-destinasi menarik di dalam negara.

Sebanyak 447 penyertaan diterima dengan 2,319 gambar dipertandingkan melibatkan empat kategori dalam pertandingan yang berlangsung dari 11 Disember 2021 sehingga 11 Februari 2022.

Senarai para pemenang adalah seperti berikut:

1. Kategori ‘Extreme Shot’

Tempat Pertama : Muhd Dhiyaulhaq Bin Mohd Hatta

Tempat Kedua : Isaac Liew

Tempat Ketiga : Noor Azhar Bin Abd Rasid

2. Kategori ‘Nature, Art & Culture’

Tempat Pertama : Yong Hui Peng

Tempat Kedua : Mohd Nazri Bin Sulaiman

Tempat Ketiga : Lim Kooh Hean

3. Kategori ‘Human Interest’

Tempat Pertama : Mohd Nazri Bin Sulaiman

Tempat Kedua : Mohd Razif Bin Rahim

Tempat Ketiga : Mohd Fathudin Bin Mohd Aladin

4. Kategori ‘Past & Present’

Tempat Pertama : Liew Leng Zheng

Tempat Kedua : Hazize Bin San

Tempat Ketiga : Faris Luqman Bin Marzuki

-Tourism Malaysia.

Upin & Ipin theme park to be developed in Cyberjaya

 

KUALA LUMPUR: Fans of Upin & Ipin will be thrilled to learn that a theme park based on the popular animation series be built in Cyberjaya.

In a press statement recently, Les' Copaque Production and the tech hub developer of Cyberjaya, Cyberview Sdn Bhd and have agreed to discuss further in exploring the development of the theme park there.

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed to allow both parties to evaluate the development of the interactive theme park, which will be the first-of-its kind to be established there.

A land area of about 30 acres in the South Zone of Cyberjaya has been identified as a possible location for the theme park.

The proposed development will be set against a uniquely traditional backdrop, featuring exclusive IPs from Les' Copaque, led by the studio's award-winning animation icons, Upin & Ipin, along with other popular IPs such as Puteri and Pada Zaman Dahulu.

The park is set to offer both local and international fans immersive and experiential attractions through various interactive contents that are thematically designed, such as 'Rumah Opah' in an interactive studio, an Upin & Ipin interactive park, and an outdoor fun park.

Other key components will include a Mystical Tunnel, Pada Zaman Dahulu Green House and an Outdoor Maze Garden, a 4D Interactive cinema as well as a Warong Muthu-themed food court.

"Upin & Ipin theme park at Cyberjaya will be the pride of Malaysians, as it is a popular locally produced brand which we hope will be at par with other international theme parks.

"Upin & Ipin will not only attract Malaysians, but the whole South East Asia, especially among its huge followings in Indonesia.

"This will directly boost our tourism industry, apart from creating job and other opportunities for Malaysians," said Les' Copaque Production's managing director Burhanuddin Md Radzi.

The choice of Cyberjaya as the location for the theme park is apt, given the city's strategic location and long-standing support in nurturing the animation industry and content creation among local players.

In 2019, Cyberjaya strengthened its commitment to the creative industry when Cyberview unveiled a new masterplan which is anchored by three tech clusters, including a cluster dedicated to digital creative.

"This theme park will effectively bridge between the animation industry and fans through an on-the-ground experience.

"With our focus on digital creative, the theme park is a piece of the puzzle that fits perfectly, directly bringing ancillary commercial value to local IPs, while further encouraging the participation of local talents in the creative content industry," said Cyberview managing director Datuk Mohd Najib Ibrahim.

The Upin & Ipin theme park is targeted to be ready either by 2024 or the following year, with about 2 million visits projected annually from local and international fans.

-nst online.

Jom Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Roadshow Siri Ke-2 Dilancarkan Oleh Tourism Malaysia

 

IPOH, 28 Mei 2022 - Tourism Malaysia hari ini melancarkan program Jom Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Roadshow Siri Ke-2 dalam usaha meningkatkan penebusan diskaun, baucar dan rebat di bawah Pelan Pemulihan Pelancongan 2022 yang merupakan kesinambungan daripada Pakej Rangsangan Ekonomi (PRE 1.0).

Jerayawara selama tiga hari itu telah dilancarkan di AEON Mall Kinta City, Ipoh bermula 27-29 Mei 2022 bagi meningkatkan aktiviti pemasaran dan promosi pelancongan domestik selari dengan peralihan negara ke fasa endemik. Program tersebut telah dirasmikan oleh Ketua Pengarah Tourism Malaysia, Dato’ Hj Zainuddin Abdul Wahab.

Dato’ Zainuddin berkata, lebih 25 penggiat industri mengambil bahagian dalam program jerayawara berkenaan bagi menawarkan pakej percutian, tambang dan tiket masuk pada harga menarik melibatkan pengusaha produk, agensi pelancongan, hotel, taman tema dan syarikat pengangkutan.

“Selepas ini, program Jom Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Roadshow Siri Ke-2 akan digerakkan ke tujuh lagi lokasi di seluruh negara. Kita berharap dengan adanya program jerayawara berupa pameran dan jualan sebegini akan dapat meningkatkan lagi daya saing industri pelancongan domestik,” katanya.

Tujuh lokasi lain bagi program Jom Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Roadshow Siri Ke-2 ialah di AEON Mall Nilai (3-5 Jun 2022), AEON Mall Bukit Tinggi, Klang (22- 24 Julai 2022), Blue Atrium, Sunway Pyramid (26-28 Ogos 2022), AEON Mall Shah Alam (2-4 September 2022), AEON Mall Kota Bharu (23-25 September 2022), AEON Mall Tebrau City (7-9 Oktober 2022) dan AEON Mall Bandaraya Melaka (25-27 November 2022).

-Tourism Malaysia.

PATA Gold Awards 2022 - Call For Entries

 

PATA Gold Awards 2022, sponsored by MGTO, is now calling for entries!

Organisations and individuals are encouraged to submit their outstanding work before June 30, 2022, and early-bird discount is available until June 19. Two Grand title and 25 award winners will be announced on October 7, 2022 and acknowledged on stage at PATA Annual Summit 2022.

To reflect the industry's critical focus, two new Tourism Destination Resilience awards have been added to the Sustainability category. More new categories are in development and will be announced soon, including a Top Social Media Campaign Award.

Don't miss this chance to showcase the world your contributions towards the successful promotion of the travel and tourism industry and gain exposure for your brand. Submit your application now: https://bit.ly/3PC8o6P

-Pacific Asia Travel Asociation.

PATA Gold Awards 2022 Open for Submissions — Pacific Asia Travel Association

Sabah welcomes its first full planeload of Korean tourists

 

KOTA KINABALU: Incheon-based Korean airline Jin Air saw a full planeload of passengers arriving in the state capital here last night, the first after Covid-19 all but wiped out flights with the East Asian nation.

Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said the full flight was a positive indicator that Koreans are returning to spend their holidays here.

The flight carrying 185 passengers on board, including Jin Air branch manager Park Jeong Hoon, touched down at Kota Kinabalu International Airport at 10.45 pm and was given a water cannon salute.

Jafry, who welcomed the visitors with goodie bags, said they are confident that with the improved Covid-19 situation, Koreans would want to come to the state as they did in the past.

"Before the pandemic, we had 65 flights weekly from Korean cities to Sabah.

"We hope this circumstance will return and we look forward to (receiving tourists from) other destinations.

"Sabah will work together with (the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry) to boost visitor arrivals, which in return will have a positive economic impact on the local community."

The South Korean low-cost carrier with twice-weekly flights on Thursday and Sunday is the third foreign airline to resume direct flights to Kota Kinabalu after Singapore's Scoot and Royal Brunei Airlines.

Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Santhara Kumar Ramanaidu congratulated Sabah on its strong tourism development.

He said the ministry would continue to collaborate with the Sabah Tourism Board to promote Sabah and its new products to the Korean market.

"In 2019, we had over 600,000 Koreans visiting Malaysia with about 390,000 of them making their way to Sabah.

"This is an indication that Kota Kinabalu is an essential destination," he said.

Also present was state Assistant Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai; state Tourism Ministry permanent secretary Datuk Yusrie Abdullah; Sabah Tourism Board chief executive officer Noredah Othman and chief marketing officer Tay Shu Lan.

-nst online.

Welcome to Sabah, Malaysian Borneo Official Tourism Website (sabahtourism.com)

Tourism Malaysia Announces Collaboration With Expedia Group And Local Media To Promote Malaysia For Year 2022

 

KUALA LUMPUR, 26 May 2022 – Tourism Malaysia and Expedia Group, the world’s travel platform, today announced a joint-marketing collaboration to support Malaysia’s domestic and international efforts to promote tourism to Malaysia.

Aligned with Tourism Malaysia’s tourism promotion strategies, the agreement will see both parties embark on an Expedia Group Media Solutions global campaign to promote inbound travel from Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States to Malaysia. The joint campaign will spotlight Malaysia’s hidden and unique tourist attractions, as well as promote the variety of accommodation to Expedia Group’s 750+ million monthly visitors globally.

This timely strategic collaboration will support Malaysia’s target of achieving 2 million tourist arrivals and RM8.6 billion in tourist spending, set for its national ‘Malaysia Truly Asia 2022’ campaign.

In the presence of The Honourable Dato’ Sri Hajah Nancy Binti Shukri, the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia, Tourism Malaysia, which was represented by Dato’ Haji Zainuddin Abdul Wahab, Director General of Tourism Malaysia and Mr. Doug Park, Vice President of Operations and Services at Expedia Group Media Solutions, executives representing both parties exchanged documents of mutual appreciation and support for a strategic partnership between Tourism Malaysia and Expedia Group.

Driving Malaysia’s Post-Pandemic Tourism Growth and Initiatives

As part of the collaboration, Tourism Malaysia and Expedia Group will also launch a series of marketing campaigns in key global markets like Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, to drive international inbound tourism to Malaysia.

“As the world’s travel platform, Expedia Group is proud to be embarking on this journey with Tourism Malaysia to promote and help Malaysia rebuild its reign as a top tourist destination in the region, connecting Malaysia’s tourism industry to millions of travellers in Expedia Group’s worldwide network,” said Mr. Doug Park, Vice President of Operations and Services at Expedia Group Media Solutions.

Dato’ Sri Nancy added, “The Internet of Things (IoT) is no longer a stranger to us, and we have become comfortable with this new norm. It is only crucial for the tourism industry to step onto the bandwagon and be one with this new trend and lifestyle.”

Aside from boosting promotion internationally, Tourism Malaysia is also continuing with its focus to further enhance our domestic promotion with the local media. In addition, the ceremony introduced nine (9) mainstream and new media, namely ASTRO, Media Prima Omnia, Star Media Group, RTM, Sinar Harian, Nanyang Siang Pau, Borneo Post, Free Malaysia Today, and BFM 89.9 Radio, as well as two (2) ambient media which are KLIA TV and AEON, who will work together with Tourism Malaysia in enhancing the Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Campaign for the year 2022, to produce a series of branded contents/ niche programmes emphasising on the PRE 2.0 projects, to cater for the local market.

“Tourism Malaysia will be intensifying the campaign together with these respective platforms through various means, including electronics, print, and digital, covering tourist destinations within Malaysia. A special thanks to the Ministry of Housing and Local Government Malaysia (KPKT) for providing us with their digital billboards across the states in Malaysia,” said Dato’ Sri Nancy. She also acknowledged all local media that have been with Tourism Malaysia, supporting the Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Campaign all these years.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Jom Cuti-Cuti Malaysia 2022 @ AEON MALL Kinta City ( 27 ~ 29 Mei 2022 )

 

Tourism Malaysia dengan kerjasama pengiat pelancongan tempatan akan mengadakan program pameran dan jualan Jom Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Roadshow Siri Ke-2 di:-

i) AEON MALL Kinta City, Ipoh pada 27~29 Mei 2022

ii) AEON MALL Nilai pada 3~5 Jun 2022

iii) AEON MALL Bukit Tinggi, Klang pada 22~24 Julai 2022

iv) Sunway Pyramid, Blue Atrium pada 26~28 Ogos 2022

Pelbagai pakej pelancongan, tiket penerbangan dan bilik penginapan pada harga yang sangat istimewa ditawarkan kepada pembeli.

Cepat! Tempahlah percutian anda sebelum terlambat.

Layari Malaysia Truly Asia - The Official Tourism Website of Malaysia

-Tourism Malaysia.

Langkawi Geopark Carnival 2022 ( 1 ~ 30 June 2022 )

 

Please Come & Join us on the upcoming event Langkawi Geopark Carnival 2022 from 01 June until 30 June 2022

-Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark.

Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark | Facebook

Agrofest 2022 di The Treasure @ Taman Herba Gopeng ( 28 ~ 30 Mei 2022 )

 

Perak SADC Agrofest 2022 anjuran Perbadanan Pembangunan Pertanian Negeri Perak (PPPNP) dengan kerjasama The Treasure @Taman Herba Gopeng dan Majlis Daerah Batu Gajah (MDBG) hampir tiba!

Terdapat pelbagai booth jualan dan aktiviti menarik diadakan sempena Agrofest  2022 pada kali ini!  

Buat julung kalinya, Agrofest 2022 kali ini kami bawakan kepada anda malam yang bertemakan "Konsert Malam Sinaran Jazz” menampilkan barisan artis tempatan kita antaranya adalah Dato' Zainal Abidin, Atilia Haron dan ramai lagi!

Bukan itu sahaja, kami juga bawakan kepada anda Dato’ Ustaz Kazim Elias untuk Ceramah Perdana! 

Apa lagi, jom serbu dan sama-sama kita meriahkan Agrofest 2022 pada 28, 29 dan 30 Mei 2022 di The Treasure @Taman Herba Gopeng!

Masuk adalah percuma!

-The Treasure at Taman Herba Gopeng.

The Treasure at Taman Herba Gopeng | Facebook

Lawatan Media ‘Influencer’ Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Promosi Keunikan Terengganu

 

KUALA TERENGGANU, 24 MEI 2022 – Sejajar dengan Peralihan ke Fasa Endemik, Tourism Malaysia menganjurkan program Lawatan Bersama Media Influencer Sempena Kempen Cuti-Cuti Malaysia bagi menyemarakkan lagi pelancongan domestik.

Program lawatan ini merupakan antara usaha mempergiatkan promosi sektor pelancongan, seni dan budaya negara seiring dengan Pelan Pemulihan Negara. Lawatan terdiri daripada 7 wakil media melibatkan pengamal media baharu selama tiga hari bermula 19 hingga 21 Mei 2022.

Setiu dan Kuala Terengganu menjadi lokasi pilihan penganjuran kali ini bagi mengetengahkan produk-produk pelancongan yang berteraskan pengalaman (experiential tourism) serta produk-produk seni, kraftangan, budaya dan warisan selain hidangan tradisi masyarakat tempatan.

Pengembaraan bermula di Setiu Wetlands dengan menyusuri satu-satunya tanah bencah di Malaysia yang mempunyai 9 ekosistem yang saling berkaitan bagi meneroka pelbagai spesies hidupan termasuk aktiviti mencari kepah dan lokan serta merasai sendiri tiram yang diternak.

Para peserta juga berpeluang berbasikal menelusuri Pantai Mangkuk dan Pantai Penarik serta dibawa menyusuri sungai Kampung Penarik bagi melihat sendiri keunikan santuari kelip-kelip di Setiu Wetlands dan bermalam di Terrapuri Heritage Village iaitu sebuah resort menampilkan 29 rumah klasik Melayu berusia ratusan tahun yang telah diberikan nafas baharu dengan susun aturnya diilhamkan dari Istana Terengganu pada abad ke -17.

Di Kuala Terengganu, para peserta turut berpeluang melawat Jambatan Angkat Kuala Terengganu dan galeri menara yang berketinggian 106 meter dari aras laut. Program lawatan kali ini juga turut dimeriahkan dengan penyertaan peserta dalam Majlis Rumah Terbuka Malaysia Aidilfitri 2022 yang berlangsung di pekarangan Dataran Drawbridge Kuala Terengganu.

Selain dibawa melawat Adiguru Kraf Tenunan Songket Wan Manang Wan Awang, mereka berkesempatan menyaksikan hasil kerja Adiguru Kraf Anyaman Mengkuang, Kelsom Abdullah yang terkenal menghasilkan 48 reka corak anyaman kelarai berunsurkan flora dan alam semulajadi.

Pengarah Bahagian Komunikasi Korporat, Datin Rafidah Idris berkata, program ini diharap dapat memberi impak liputan yang meluas dalam mempromosikan produk-produk pelancongan baharu dan unik di dalam negara dengan menyasarkan generasi Millennials atau Youth Travellers.

“Penganjuran program lawatan ini juga adalah selari dengan Pelan Strategik Tourism Malaysia 2022-2026 dalam meningkatkan pelancongan domestik selain mempromosikan pelancongan dalam negara dengan mengoptimumkan penglibatan media menerusi penganjuran 'familiarization trip' melibatkan pengamal media arus perdana serta media baharu termasuk Bloggers dan Key Opinion Leaders (KOL)," katanya.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Malaysia anticipates stronger Indian summer performance this year

 

Amritha: the weak ringgit against the US dollar is an added advantage

Inbound players across Malaysia are seeing a more encouraging summer travel season for Indian travellers, with forward bookings showing reduced price sensitivity and a return of both FIT and corporate incentive interest.

India is among the top five tourism source markets for Malaysia.

Despite higher airfares as a result of limited air capacity, A Aruldas, managing director of Tourland Travel, said demand has been “encouraging” ever since the start of the Indian summer holidays. He noted that Kuala Lumpur, Genting and Langkawi remain hot favourites among his Indian customers.

Tourland Travel has also just completed an incentive travel group from India – a 220-pax event hosted by a travel insurance company. The group visited Kuala Lumpur, Genting and Port Dickson.

Comparing this Indian summer season with pre-pandemic times, Amritha Dijith, CEO, Apollo Asia Travel Group, said there is now a larger FIT segment. This year, 90 per cent of the agency’s Indian customers are FITs, while pre-pandemic there was a more balanced split between FITs and group travellers, with the latter making up around 40 per cent of the company’s clientele.

Amritha also gladly noted that Indian travellers were also not as price sensitive as they used to be.

“The weak ringgit against the US dollar is an added advantage, as most B2B agents quote their packages in US dollars,” she added.

Indeed, despite many travel agents raising their package rates this year due to escalating operating costs, Ganneesh Ramaa, vice-president, Destination Explore, said Malaysia remains an affordable and attractive destination for Indian travellers.

Thus far, forward bookings are looking promising for Destination Explore. Ganneesh recalled that his agent partners in India had responded positively to news of Malaysia’s reopening and the removal of pre-departure and on-arrival Covid-19 tests and quarantine requirements.

However, for Malaysia to rebuild Indian travel demand, Ganneesh said air capacity and frequency of flights must improve, while the process of obtaining a visa should be shortened to 24 hours and fees lowered. Meanwhile, he also urged authorities to address the challenge of manpower shortages at hotels and restaurants in Malaysia.

The lengthy visa processing time, which could take several days, has resulted in two FIT tour booking cancellations for MVT Travel. Managing director V Kunaseelan said individuals could not get their visa on time, which is a problem since travellers from India tend to book very last minute.

To reengage this critical source market, Tourism Malaysia recently led a delegation of 15 tour operators, three hoteliers, three product owners and three airlines to South Asia’s Travel & Tourism Exchange, commonly known in the trade as SATTE.

-TTG Asia.

Malaysia’s Tourism Roadshow Is Coming To Saudi Arabia

 

PUTRAJAYA, 21 May 2022 – Tourism Malaysia is organising a series of roadshows in the Middle East to woo international tourists to Malaysia in conjunction with the country’s border reopening on 1 April 2022. This time around, the roadshow will kick off from 21 to 29 May 2022 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – the cities of Damman, Riyadh, and Jeddah.

Headed by Dato’ Seri Ramlan Ibrahim, Chairman of Tourism Malaysia, the delegation consists of travel agents, hoteliers, product owners, state tourism bodies, and medical tourism industry players. The mission is to attract more international tourists, newcomers and regulars alike, to further boost the economy for a strong rebound in the tourism industry.

Saudi Arabia’s market contributes the highest per capita expenditure in terms of tourist spending reaching RM11,660 (USD 2,673) and the average length of stay (10.8 nights) before the COVID-19 pandemic.

This roadshow provides the platform for networking with travel trade partners and the opportunity to develop new sales partnerships besides providing product updates on Malaysia, including the brand new Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park, the world’s second tallest skyscraper Merdeka 118, and the Sunway Resort in Kuala Lumpur that just reopened after a once-in-a-generation transformation.

Dato’ Seri Ramlan said: “We are thrilled to welcome more Arab tourists to Malaysia. Malaysia’s relationship with Saudi Arabia has long been amicable. Hence, this roadshow aims to promote Malaysia as a top-of-mind tourist destination for the West Asian market.

“Not only Saudi Arabia and Malaysia are well connected with direct flights via Saudia and Malaysia Airlines, but Malaysia is also a safe and family-friendly holiday destination plus a shopping heaven and halal food paradise.”

Starting 1 May 2022, fully-vaccinated inbound travellers are no longer required to undergo pre-departure and on-arrival COVID-19 tests, including children aged 12 and below as well as for those who have been infected with COVID-19 within six to 60 days before departure to Malaysia. Travel insurance is also not a prerequisite for foreigners entering the country.

The wearing of masks outdoors is optional but still mandatory indoors, including in shopping malls, offices, public transportation and e-hailing rides.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Kuala Lumpur Travel Mart 2022 - The 4th Years ( 24 May 2022 )

 

Kuala Lumpur will be rocked with the largest "Business to Business" event in the field of Tourism in Malaysia.

A total of 130 sellers from 36 countries including 45 hotels and tourism products from all over Malaysia to ensure that Domestic and Inbound Malaysia tourism is not left out.

We are also ready to receive visits from 450 Travel agents from all over Malaysia, including from several neighboring countries such as Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, the Philippines, Vietnam and Australia totaling 92 people making this event the largest in Malaysia.

This event is closed to licensed tour operators under MOTAC only.

Our goal is to make Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia as the HUB of Tourism events in ASEAN. For the Malaysia tourism industry, we will continue to organised this event in ASEAN tourism calendar.

-Kuala Lumpur Travel Mart.

Asia Road Racing Championship Round 2 @ Sepang International Circuit ( 27 ~ 29 May 2022 )

 

Perlumbaan Antarabangsa yang PERTAMA di Malaysia sejak tahun 2020!

Jom saksikan pertarungan pelumba Malaysia seperti Zaqhwan Zaidi, Azlan Shah Kamaruzzaman, Adam Norrodin, Azroy Hakeem Anuar, Helmi Azman, Akid Aziz, Ahmad Afif Amran, Izzat Zaidi dan lain-lain lagi di Litar Antarabangsa Sepang pada 27-29 Mei 2022

MASUK ADALAH PERCUMA!

-ARRC.

Yuran masuk taman, pulau di Sabah akan dinaikkan

 

MAKLARIN Lakim (empat kiri) bersama pegawai kanan TTS dan tetamu jemputan memotong kek sempena sambutan ulang tahun Taman Tun Mustapha di Kudat baru-baru ini.

KUDAT: Yuran kemasukan ke taman dan pulau di bawah pengurusan Taman-Taman Sabah (TTS) akan dinaikkan dalam masa terdekat.

Pengarah TTS, Dr. Maklarin Lakim berkata, yuran kemasukan ke taman dan pulau di bawah TTS tidak pernah disemak secara menyeluruh sejak 20 tahun lalu jadi, sudah tiba masanya untuk kadar yuran ini disemak semula.

“Kos penyelenggaraan kita meningkat dari hari ke hari namun, kutipan yuran itu tidak lagi mampu menampung kos pemuliharaan yang tinggi.

“Ada keperluan untuk meningkatkan kutipan melalui penjualan tiket masuk selaras dengan keadaan semasa agar kutipan hasil kita mampu menampung kos pemuliharaan dan penjagaan taman.

“Sekarang tidak seimbang kerana kita banyak bergantung kepada subsidi kerajaan negeri untuk menampung kos pemuliharaan disebabkan hasil yang dikutip tidak mencukupi,” katanya semasa sambutan ulang tahun keenam Taman Tun Mustapha baru-baru ini.

Kadar kenaikan yuran itu akan diumumkan oleh Menteri Pelancongan, Kebudayaan dan Alam Sekitar Datuk Jafry Ariffin dalam masa terdekat.

Menurut beliau, sebahagian peralatan di kawasan pelancongan di bawah pengurusan TTS perlu dikenakan sewa namun, disebabkan tiada semakan yuran selama 20 tahun ini maka, perkara berkaitan kadar sewa juga terlepas pandang.

“Apa yang sepatutnya kita kenakan sewa namun, kita berikan secara percuma dan ia tidak wajar kerana bagi orang luar, apa yang kita ada di Sabah ini sesuatu yang hebat dan unik jadi, ia harus terus dipelihara. Ini antara perkara yang kita terlepas pandang,” katanya.

Itu sebabnya, TTS telah mengemukakan hasil semakan menyeluruh pada tahun lepas kepada Kementerian Pelancongan, Kebudayaan dan Alam Sekitar.

Pada masa ini, TTS mempunyai sembilan taman termasuk enam taman marin dan tiga di daratan. Secara keseluruhan, ia menempatkan 24 produk pelancongan yang boleh dilawat dan dikunjungi oleh pelancong tempatan dan luar negara.

Dalam 24 produk pelancongan itu, terdapat juga produk-produk sampingan yang ditawarkan seperti di Taman Marin Tun Sakaran dan Taman Pulau Sipadan di Semporna yang menawarkan aktiviti selam skuba.

Begitu juga di Taman Tunku Abdul Rahman (TTAR) yang menawarkan aktiviti selam skuba serta aktiviti pendakian Gunung Kinabalu di Taman Negara Kinabalu.

-utusan online.

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Malaysia considers motorhome tourism development

 

The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia is working with the local government and relevant ministries to develop motor homes as a new tourism product.

This new venture came about after getting feedback at the recent Arabian Travel Market that the availability of self-drive motorhomes will attract young families from West Asia to go beyond traditional destinations of Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and Genting.

Its minister, Nancy Shukri, shared that her ministry will work closely with the Transport Ministry and local councils of every state to develop the required infrastructure before promoting motor homes as a new tourism product.

A pilot project will be initiated in Johor before it is rolled out to other states in the country.

Tourism Malaysia had also received positive feedback from overseas travel trade at the recently concluded Arabian Travel Market. Nancy said the country continues to be a preferred destination as the government has made entry requirements simple by removing Covid-19 testing and quarantine requirements.

Agents from the Middle East had also highlighted the need for additional direct flights and frequencies from West Asia to Kuala Lumpur, she added.

Towards this end, Tourism Malaysia had signed a memorandum of understanding with Emirates Airline to increase air connectivity to Malaysia, and to promote Malaysia as a unique travel destination. There will also be joint activities to drive tourism recovery.

Nancy was speaking at a press conference after launching the Domestic Tourism Recovery Plan 2022 and the revamped version of the Cuti-Cuti Malaysia (Holiday in Malaysia) song in an effort to boost domestic tourism, which local industry players are banking on this year while waiting for international tourism to return to normalcy.

To date, more than 500,000 foreign tourists have visited Malaysia since the borders reopened on April 1 and Nancy was confident that the target of 2 million foreign tourists set by the government and RM8.6 billion (US$1.9 billion) in tourism receipts would be achieved by end of this year.

-TTG Asia.

Malaysia Truly Asia - The Official Tourism Website of Malaysia

Pendapatan industri pelancongan Langkawi dijangka cecah RM4.25 bilion tahun ini

 

LANGKAWI: Lembaga Pembangunan Langkawi (LADA) menjangkakan pendapatan industri pelancongan di pulau peranginan ini mencecah RM4.25 bilion juta pada tahun ini.

Ketua Pegawai Eksekutifnya, Nasaruddin Abdul Muttalib berkata, jumlah pendapatan tersebut dijangka diperoleh selepas jumlah kemasukan pelancong tempatan dan antarabangsa  meningkat susulan pembukaan semula sempadan negara.

Menurutnya, pulau ini telah mencatatkan kedatangan pelancong seramai 673,486 orang sejak Januari hingga April lalu.

Katanya, LADA juga  menyasarkan kemasukan pelancong sehingga 2.5 juta orang sepanjang tahun ini berbanding seramai 1.09 juta orang sahaja tahun lalu.

“Kita menjangkakan sebanyak 15 peratus pelancong yang datang ke Langkawi pada tahun ini terdiri daripada pelancong antarabangsa,” katanya.

Beliau berkata demikian ketika ditemui pada majlis Ramah Mesra Aidilfitri Langkawi Geopark 2022 anjuran Kelab Sukan dan Kebajikan LADA (KSKL) di Kompleks Pembangunan LADA di sini, hari ini.

Pada majlis itu,  Pengerusi Bersama Jemaah Pengarah LADA, Datuk Mohd. Suhaimi Abdullah turut merasmikan majlis Ramah Mesra Aidilfitri Langkawi Geopark 2022.

Nasaruddin memberitahu, pihak LADA  menyertai Pavilion Malaysia di Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022 di Dubai pada 8 hingga 11 Mei lalu untuk menarik pelancong dari Asia Barat yang pernah menjadi antara 10 pasaran utama pelancong Langkawi.

Nasaruddin memberitahu, promosi pelancongan antarabangsa juga akan dilakukan di lokasi lain di luar negara seperti Jepun, Vietnam, London, Qatar, China, Singapura, dan Thailand.

Tambahnya, LADA juga akan melakukan promosi pelancongan domestik di lokasi yang mempunyai penerbangan terus ke sini.

“Promosi pelancongan domestik itu melibatkan enam lokasi iaitu Kota Bharu, Kuching, Ipoh, Johor Bahru, Selangor dan Kuala Lumpur serta Putrajaya,” ujarnya.

-utusan online.

Jelajah Aspirasi Keluarga Malaysia @ Pusat Konvensyen Antarabangsa Sabah ( 20 ~ 22 Mei 2022 )

 

Bersempena dengan sambutan Jelajah Aspirasi Keluarga Malaysia Negeri Sabah, pelbagai kaunter perkhidmatan Kementerian dan agensi disediakan.

Kembangkan potensi diri dan manfaatkan pelbagai peluang yang ditawarkan.

Jum kita Urang Sabah!

Tempat : Pusat Konvensyen Antarabangsa Sabah (SICC), Kota Kinabalu

Tarikh : 20 - 22 Mei 2022

Masa : 9.00 pagi – 6.00 petang

Daftar awal kehadiran di pautan ini http://bit.ly/AKMSABAH sebagai 'Pengunjung' atau imbas Kod QR.

Amalkan SOP Terkini Fasa Peralihan Ke Endemik.

Untuk maklumat lanjut, layari media sosial rasmi Keluarga Malaysia. Ayuh cipta masa depan lebih cerah untuk keluarga kita.

Kamurang jangan lepaskan peluang ya. Jumpa di sana!

-Keluarga Malaysia.

Majlis Rumah Terbuka Malaysia Aidilfitri 2022 @ Dataran Drawbridge, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu ( 19 ~ 21 Mei 2022 )

 

-MOTAC.

Tourism Malaysia Resumes To Entice Indians At SATTE 2022

 

NEW DELHI, 18 May 2022 –Tourism Malaysia participates at India’s largest tourism fair, South Asia's Travel & Tourism Exchange (SATTE), for the 18th year in Delhi NCR. The threeday event from 18 to 20 May 2022, is an effort to lure back Indian travellers after the longawaited reopening of Malaysian borders on 1 st April 2022.

At SATTE this year, Tourism Malaysia aims to raise awareness of Malaysia as an ideal holiday destination and instill confidence among Indians to feel safe to visit Malaysia once again. With more than 35,000 visitors expected to attend the event, this will anticipate to increase the number of Indian tourists to Malaysia significantly, as well as encourage greater cooperation between tour operators and members of the tourism fraternity.

The Malaysian delegation headed by Dato’ Sri Dr. Anil Jeet Singh Sandhu, Deputy Chairman of Tourism Malaysia together with 15 tour agents, three (3) hotel operators, three (3) product owners, three (3) airline operators, and one (1) state tourism board along with several officials from Tourism Malaysia.

“I am excited to announce that since the reopening of Malaysia’s international borders, India is among the top 5 tourist source markets. A whole new Malaysia is waiting for you to be discovered. Genting SkyWorld, Southeast Asia’s most anticipated outdoor theme park is finally open, while Penang has been listed on CNN’s Best Travel Destinations in 2022,” said Dr. Anil Jeet Singh Sandhu.

A once-in-a-generation transformation, Sunway Resort in Kuala Lumpur is also ready to welcome you with cutting-edge technology, and we have Malaysia’s latest premium beach destination- Desaru Coast which was named one of the World’s Greatest Places of 2021 by TIME Magazine along with other new attractions that await you,” he added.

Malaysia has opened its shores for quarantine-free travel and welcomes fully-vaccinated international travellers. Starting 1 May 2022, fully-vaccinated inbound travellers are no longer required to undergo pre-departure and on-arrival COVID-19 tests, including children aged 12 and below. Currently, Malaysia eVISA can be applied online and more than 14,000 seats are offered weekly between India and Malaysia through Malaysia Airlines, Batik Air, AirAsia, IndiGo, and Air India Express.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Singah Santai Muzium Chimney Labuan ( 18 ~ 22 Mei 2022 )

 

Jom Singgah Santai di Muzium Chimney ,Labuan sempena Hari Muzium Antarabangsa 2022 yang bermula pada hari ini, 18 Mei 2022 hingga 22 Mei 2022 dengan pelbagai aktiviti menarik untuk disertai.

Apa tunggu lagi masuk adalah percuma (9.00 pagi-5.00 petang). Untuk keterangan lanjut boleh terus menghubungi pihak muzium di talian 087-463603.

Aktiviti-aktiviti:-

> Kuiz Terokai Muzium

> Teka Berat Artifak Batu Bata Inggeris

> Teka Bilangan Serpihan Seramik

> Permainan Tradisi

> Pengunjung Bertuah

> Santai Mewarna Kanak-kanak

-Chimney Museum.

MOTAC Anjur Majlis Rumah Terbuka Malaysia (MRTM) Aidilfitri 2022 ( 19 Hingga 21 Mei 2022 )

 

17 Mei 2022 - Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya (MOTAC) dengan kerjasama Kerajaan Negeri Terengganu akan menganjurkan program Majlis Rumah Terbuka Malaysia (MRTM) Aidilfitri 2022 selama tiga (3) hari bermula pada 19 hingga 21 Mei 2022 bertempat di Dataran Drawbridge, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu.

Matlamat utama penganjuran program ini adalah untuk mendekatkan masyarakat umum khususnya Keluarga Malaysia yang berada di Negeri Terengganu dengan kegiatan seni budaya dan pelancongan Malaysia serta membuka ruang kembali untuk menjana ekonomi negara bagi para penggiat industri yang berada di negeri itu.

Ini merupakan penganjuran kali pertama di negeri pantai timur, khususnya di negeri Terengganu. Pemilihan negeri ini sebagai lokasi majlis ini juga mengambilkira populasi penduduk dominan yang meraikan acara ini selain dikelilingi lokasi-lokasi tarikan utama pelancong serta masyarakat di Terengganu yang kaya dengan aktiviti seni, budaya dan adat tradisional masyarakat tempatan, disamping itu juga dalam usaha untuk mempromosikan negeri Terengganu dalam aspek kebudayaan, kesenian dan pelancongan.

Pelbagai aktiviti menarik menanti pengunjung antaranya Rewang Raya, Kenduri Rakyat, Pertandingan Lumba Perahu, Himpunan Keris, Gateh Busana, Kambing Cantik, Pertandingan Ayam Ratu, Zoo Kampung, Wau Gegok Damak, Tok Dekor Jangok, Tewah Ngail, Gasing Terbang, Bot Berhias dan persembahan kesenian.

Turut akan berlangsung ialah Bengkel dan Kelas Masakan Warisan, Demonstrasi Makanan Warisan, ceramah agama “Syawal Disambut Dengan Penuh Kesyukuran dan Kegembiraan” serta Pertandingan Memancing dengan tema memancing sambil mengenakan pemakaian kain pelikat dan semutar beramai-ramai.

Acara kemuncak bagi program ini ialah Majlis Perasmian yang akan disempurnakan oleh YAB Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri bin Yaakob, Perdana Menteri pada 20 Mei 2022 jam 9.00 malam.

Keluarga Malaysia yang lengkap vaksinasi dijemput hadir ke program ini dengan mematuhi SOP yang ditetapkan.

-MOTAC.

MOTAC Lancar Pelan Pemulihan Pelancongan 2022 & Lagu Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Versi Kedua

 

photo: Tourism Malaysia

PETALING JAYA, 17 Mei 2022 - Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya (MOTAC) melalui Tourism Malaysia hari ini melancarkan Pelan Pemulihan Pelancongan 2022 dan lagu Cuti-Cuti Malaysia versi kedua dalam usaha menyemarakkan pelancongan domestik seiring peralihan ke fasa endemik.

Pelan Pemulihan Pelancongan 2022 yang merupakan kesinambungan daripada Pakej Rangsangan Ekonomi (PRE 1.0), adalah salah satu inisiatif di bawah Pelan Pemulihan Industri Pelancongan melibatkan penyaluran insentif kepada rakyat Malaysia dalam bentuk diskaun, baucar dan rebat.

Pemberian diskaun, baucar dan rebat yang bermula pada 29 April 2022 melibatkan dua kluster iaitu Kluster Pengangkutan Darat dan Kluster Persatuan Pelancongan. Inisiatif ini bakal diperluaskan secara berperingkat-peringkat melibatkan Kluster Pengangkutan Udara dan Kluster Penginapan selain Kluster Pelancongan Minat Khas merangkumi segmen selam skuba, inap desa, beli-belah dan taman tema.

Menteri Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya, YB Dato’ Sri Hajah Nancy Shukri berkata, pelancaran pelan ini bertujuan menarik minat orang ramai untuk terus membuat tempahan tiket pengangkutan atau pakej pelancongan pada harga diskaun istimewa.

“Langkah ini seterusnya mampu merangsang permintaan industri pelancongan untuk menyokong pemain industri yang terjejas agar kekal berdaya saing,” katanya.

Di bawah Kluster Pengangkutan Darat, MOTAC menerusi Tourism Malaysia telah menjalinkan kerjasama strategik bersama perkhidmatan KLIA Ekspres dan Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) dalam penawaran diskaun tambang antara RM10 hingga RM15 yang bakal memanfaatkan seramai 64,675 pengguna. Pembelian tiket boleh dibuat sama ada menerusi aplikasi KLIA Ekspres dan KTM Mobile, secara dalam talian atau mesin tiket.

Di bawah Kluster Persatuan Pelancongan, Tourism Malaysia sekali lagi bekerjasama dengan Persatuan Pelancongan Domestik Malaysia (MITA), Persatuan Penggalakan Pelancongan Inbound Cina Malaysia (MICA), Persatuan Pelancongan Cina Malaysia (MCTA), Persatuan Pengembaraan dan Pelancongan India Malaysia (MITTA) dan Persatuan Syarikat Pengendalian Pelancongan Bumiputera Malaysia (BUMITRA) dalam penawaran pelbagai pakej destinasi pelancongan domestik oleh ejen pelancongan berdaftar menerusi aplikasi e-marketplace Shopee.

Rakyat Malaysia boleh mendapatkan diskaun sebanyak RM100 untuk satu transaksi pembelian pakej pelancongan bernilai RM200 ke atas bermula pada 29 April sehingga 31 Oktober 2022 bagi tempoh perjalanan sehingga 31 Disember 2022. Setiap pengguna atau pemegang MyKad layak untuk menebus sekali sahaja diskaun ini dan pembelian perlu dibuat melalui Shopee Pay. Dianggarkan seramai 14,925 rakyat Malaysia bakal menerima manfaat ini dengan sasaran penjualan pakej percutian keseluruhan bernilai RM2,985,000.

Selari dengan fokus kerajaan untuk memperkasakan pelancongan domestik, turut dilancarkan ialah lagu Kempen Cuti-Cuti Malaysia versi kedua bertajuk ‘Menemui Semula’ nyanyian penyanyi Aina Abdul yang bergenrekan pop etnik dengan kombinasi aliran world music, hip hop dan electronic dance music (EDM). Lirik lagu ditulis oleh James Boyle hasil gubahan komposer Ananth Kumar. 

Lagu tersebut yang juga menggabungkan alunan muzik tradisional seperti seruling, gamelan, erhu, kompang dan gendang; antara lain menyelitkan mesej penerokaan pengalaman melancong di dalam negara bagi menikmati khazanah alam semula jadi bersama keluarga tersayang. Video muzik tersebut boleh dilayari di laman YouTube Malaysia Truly Asia di https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYQ6CJAvKDA .

-Tourism Malaysia.

Experience Malaysia eNewslatter - May 2022

Experience Malaysia eNewsletter (tourism.gov.my)

-Tourism Malaysia.

Sama-Sama Hotel's Airport Staycation is back!

 

Sama-Sama Hotel's Airport Staycation is back! Spend quality time with your children during the school holiday and take advantage of the unique experience.  

For inquiry and booking, call us at 03-87873333 or email at reservations@samasamahotels.com

-Sama-Sama Hotels.

Lima program antarabangsa tarik pelancong ke Port Dickson

 

MOHD. Zamri Mohd. Esa menyerahkan lesen penjaja kepada salah seorang penerima dalam Program Sesi Penyerahan Lesen Penjaja dan Sesi Ramah Mesra Bersama Penyewa-penyewa Tapak Penjaja Berpusat MPPD di Bagan Pinang, Port Dickson hari ini. - UTUSAN/ MOHD. SHAHJEHAN MAAMIN

PORT DICKSON: Sebanyak lima program dan acara antarabangsa akan dianjurkan di daerah ini yang bermula Jun sehingga September depan.

Sehubungan itu, Majlis Perbandaran Port Dickson (MPPD) menyediakan peruntukan sebanyak RM360,000 bagi penganjuran kelima-lima program yang merupakan usaha menarik lebih ramai pelancong ke daerah ini.

Yang Dipertua Majlis Perbandaran Port Dickson (MPPD), Zamri Mohd. Esa berkata, lima acara dan program antarabangsa berkenaan ialah Pertandingan Petanque Berpasangan Terbuka,  Pertandingan Bola Tampar Pantai, Pertandingan Cabaran Viper, Aksi Akrobatik Army Red Warrior serta PD International Sandcastle.

“Sebanyak RM360,000 dana peruntukan pelancongan kerajaan negeri disediakan bagi penganjuran acara dan program yang telah dimasukkan dalam Kalendar Pelancongan Negeri Sembilan 2022 di bawah Lembaga Pelancongan Negeri Sembilan, ” katanya kepada pemberita dalam Program Sesi Penyerahan Lesen Penjaja dan Sesi Ramah Mesra Bersama Penyewa Tapak Penjaja di Bagan Pinang di sini hari ini.

Beliau berkata, pihaknya yakin sasaran kunjungan seramai tiga juta pelancong mengunjungi daerah ini tahun depan sempena Tahun Melawat Port Dickson dapat dicapai.

Sementara itu, Zamri memberitahu, sebanyak RM164,000 peruntukan daripada kerajaan negeri digunakan yang merupakan kos bagi membina 20 tapak penjaja di tiga lokasi yang merupakan usaha menempatkan semula penjaja sedia ada.

“Ia bagi mengelakkan kejadian penjaja menjalankan perniagaan di lokasi berbahaya dan kawasan rizab jalan.

“Menerusi program penempatan semula ini, penjaja hanya dikenakan bayaran sewa RM100 sebulan. Selain itu, kami juga sedang melihat cadangan membina tempat memasak, tempat basuhan dan kutipan sampah bagi memastikan keselesaan pengguna dan penjaja,” katanya.

-utusan online.

Queen graces event to mark strategic cooperation between Tourism Pahang and Halia UK

 

LONDON: Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah last night paid tribute to all quarters who had helped make the promotion of the Tenun Pahang DiRaja exhibition, currently being held at the Malaysian High Commission in Belgrave Square, a success.

Tunku Azizah expressed her thanks to Malaysian High Commissioner Zakri Jaafar, who was present with his wife Nor Aini Abdul Rahman at a dinner at the newly-opened Halia UK restaurant in London.

"I would like to thank the Malaysian High Commission as well as the staff for the use the venue and if possible, I would like to return for more exhibitions of the 'tenun' fabrics here," she said in an impromptu speech at the event, which was held to seal a strategic cooperation between Halia UK and Tourism Pahang in promoting the state.

The Royal Pahang Weave exhibition is part of London Craft Week, currently being held at the Malaysian High Commission until this Sunday.

Tunku Azizah was replying to the tribute paid by Pahang Tourism, Culture, Environment, Plantation and Commodities Committee chairman Datuk Seri Mohd Sharkar Shamsudin, who had congratulated her on the successful launch of the exhibition.

The Queen also thanked Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail as well as her team, which comprised staff and former staff of Kraftangan Malaysia and the Pahang Museum.

Tunku Azizah said it was her duty to serve Pahang by bringing the state's name to the world stage.

Sharkar, meanwhile, said it marked the beginning of realising the Queen's hopes of bringing Tenun Pahang DiRaja to the world.

"We are weaving hope in making Tenun Pahang Diraja a global icon," he said.

Halia UK, formerly Selesa Restaurant, located at the Bayswater Grand Plaza Serviced Apartments, was opened on April 1 under the new management of Noor Amy Ismail and Datuk Wahid Lasiman, who were also present.

Halia UK will be promoting Pahang traditional cuisine in London as part of its efforts to promote the east coast state.

Dishes from recipes published in the Raja Permaisuri's cookbooks, one of which is 'Air Tangan Tengku Puan Pahang', will be cooked and served at the restaurant, whose patrons include holiday makers from all over the world staying at the hotel.

Tunku Azizah, donning the green Halia UK apron, also signed her two cookbooks.

She was also presented with a cheese board by the restaurant, as well a framed page of her recipe, penned by London-based Malaysian calligraphy artist Michelle Khaw.

Also on display on the wall of the new restaurant is a framed piece of tenun Pahang DiRaja.

-nst online.

Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Pahang - Tenun Pahang DiRaja (pknp.gov.my)

Roadshows In Iran, Oman & Qatar To Kick-Start Tourism Promotion In West Asia

 

PUTRAJAYA, 13 May 2022 – Tourism Malaysia is ramping up its marketing effort to lure international tourists from West Asia by launching roadshows in Iran, Oman and Qatar from 13 to 21 May 2022, in conjunction with Malaysia's border reopening.

Led by Dato' Zainuddin Abdul Wahab, Director-General of Tourism Malaysia, the roadshows will bring together Malaysia's tourism fraternity which consists of travel agents, hoteliers, product owners, state tourism bodies and medical tourism industry players, to the capital cities of Tehran, Muscat and Doha.

Apart from formal briefings and presentations on Malaysia's tourism industry, travel trade partners from the West Asian market will have opportunities to attend travel mart sessions and networking dinners to develop new partnerships with Malaysian counterparts.

Travellers from the West Asia market dominate the top five international tourist spending in Malaysia in terms of per capita expenditure besides recording longer average lengths of stay compared to tourists from other markets.

Dato' Zainuddin said: "As we welcome more West Asia travellers back to Malaysia, it is a timely occasion to strengthen our partnership with international airlines such as Qatar Airways, Oman Air and Mahan Air, which offer direct flights to Kuala Lumpur.

''With an exciting line-up of new attractions to be explored, including the newly opened Genting Skyworlds Theme Park, the world’s second tallest skyscraper Merdeka 118, and the Sunway Resort in Kuala Lumpur that just reopened after a once-in-a-generation transformation, we are thrilled to welcome international travellers worldwide to experience our country again.''

Starting 1 May 2022, fully-vaccinated inbound travellers are no longer required to undergo pre-departure and on-arrival COVID-19 tests, including children aged 12 and below as well as for those who have been infected with COVID-19 within six to 60 days before departure to Malaysia. Travel insurance is also not a prerequisite for foreigners entering the country.

The wearing of masks outdoors is optional but still mandatory indoors, including in shopping malls, offices, public transportation and e-hailing rides.

-Tourism Malaysia.