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ETP: Tourism Sector, Sixth Highest Contributor For Malaysian Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's tourism sector was the sixth highest contributor to the country's economy in 2014, with the new record in tourism arrivals growing to 27.4 million and receipts at RM72 billion compared with RM65.4 billion in 2013.

According to the Economic Transformation Report 2014, the results highlighted the industry's resilience despite the nation's twin aviation tragedies in the first half of 2014.

"The ministry took steps to adapt to the needs of this dynamic industry, intensifying promotions to other markets to counter the decreasing demand from the Chinese market," the report said.

Overall the Tourism National Key Economic Areas (NKEA) achieved 132 per cent of the Key Performance Index (KPIs) of its 12 Entry Point Projects (EPPs) as a result of close collaboration and the continued efforts of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture (MOTAC), Transport Ministry, Natural Resources and Environment Ministry, other government agencies as well as private sector.

The report revealed that a total of 362,280 delegate days were generated with the efforts taken by Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) and industry partners, surpassing their target KPI of 230,000 delegate days.

This achievement, according to the report, was accomplished by securing several large conventions, incentive groups and exhibitions that totalled 152 events secured or supported throughout the year.

The 2014 annual report stated that Malaysian tourism benefitted significantly with international attendees increasing from 97,211 in 2013 to 110,899 last year, surpassing their target of 63,400.

"Efforts will be more focused on identifying high-potential landmark events to complement MyFest 2015, and heightened engagement with the private sector to help bid for more international events," the report said.

Other than that, golf revenue rose 2.6 percent to RM312 million in 2014, led by the efforts of Tourism Malaysia and the Malaysian Gold Tourism Association (MGTA), with the Best Golf Destination in Asia awarded in inaugural edition of the World Golf Awards in 2014.

Another EPP is the Malaysia Mega Biodiversity Hub that attracted a total of 875,694 visitors, last year.

In order to capture the international cruise tourism market, that is growing at an average of 14 percent annually, the EPP supports the ongoing development of a vibrant cruise network utilising the strategic nautical corridor along historic Straits of Melaka and the exotic island of Borneo.

Malaysia was adding top-tier port capacity with an upcoming privately-developed cruise terminal in Melaka where a MoU haS been signed between Royal Caribbean International and Melaka Gateway that will be launched in early 2017.

The Bukit Bintang-Kuala Lumpur City Centre also garner additional recognition as world class shopping destination in 2014, while Kuala Lumpur ranked among the world's top 12 value-for-money tourist cities by TripAdvisor, a leading online travel website.

MOTAC will step up its marketing and promotion activities to ensure that Malaysia's luxury outlet centres were well-publicised to international tourists.
-bernama.

Malaysia Awarded Asia’s Best Golf Destination 2014

Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club - homes of Maybank Malaysian Open, Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia and CIMB Classic. photo: PelanconganKini

Putrajaya, 27 November 2014 - Malaysia was conferred ‘Asia’s Best Golf Destination 2014’ award at the inaugural World Golf Awards 2014, held at the Conrad Algarve Hotel, Portugal, on 15 November.

Riding on a global initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in the golf hospitality industry, the event also saw The Els Club Teluk Datai, Langkawi being awarded as the World’s Best New Golf Course.

Responding to these wins by Malaysia, the Minister of Tourism and Culture, YB Dato’ Sri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz said, “We are pleased to receive these recognitions. The awards motivate us to strengthen our effort to promote Malaysia as a popular year-round golf destination. This achievement also signifies the result of our National Key Economic Areas (NKEA) initiative under the Entry Point Project 9B (EPP9b), which identified golfing as a focal activity for the future growth of quality tourism. We sincerely hope that more golfers from all over the world will discover the value and experience of golfing in Malaysia.”

"Being named as the Best Asia Golf Destination at World Golf Award is indeed a great accomplishment and a befitting accolade," said Tan Sri Mohd Anwar Mohd Nor, President of the Malaysian Golf Association. "This award is a result of our Government’s ongoing effort to promote Malaysia as the world’s best golfing destination. With a strong commitment from The Government of Malaysia — our local golf industry will continue to grow and flourish. I would like to personally congratulate the Honourable Tourism and Culture Minister and his team for this achievement.”

Meanwhile, the Malaysia Golf Tourism Association (MGTA) President Mr. Ng Eu Shen expressed his pride over the international achievements and felt truly happy over the awards won by local golf industry players as winners are active MGTA members.
He said, “We wouldn’t have been able to achieve this without the continuous support by Tourism Malaysia in promoting Malaysia as a golf destination. These awards are a recognition of Malaysia’s excellent development in the golf industry, its top-notch services and facilities and cooperation from the private sector.”

Malaysia, the land of diverse attractions, is a veritable paradise for golfers offering a choice of over 200 golf courses and that are open all-year long. Last year, golf tourism receipts surpassed RM300 million compared to RM296 million in 2012. The target for this year is to reach RM310 million.

World Golf Awards

World Golf Awards serves to celebrate and reward excellence in golf tourism, world class courses and golf destinations. World Golf Awards is part of World Travel Awards, currently celebrating its 21st anniversary as "the Oscars of the travel industry".

The worldwide voting process for 2014 began on 20 June 2014 and closed on 2 October 2014. Votes were made by professionals working within the golf travel and tourism industry – senior executives, travel buyers, tour operators, agents and media professionals. Votes were also cast by the public (golf tourism consumers). The voting works on a first-past-the-post system to ensure impartiality and independence. Votes were submitted online via the World Golf Awards website.

-Tourism Malaysia.