2016 Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix Concludes On A High

SEPANG, 3 October 2016 – The ever-popular 2016 Formula 1 PETRONAS Malaysia Grand Prix concluded on a high yesterday, as fans at the circuit and around the world got to witness an adrenaline-pumping race with the Mercedes AMG PETRONAS and Red Bull Racing teams battling it out at the circuit in Sepang. Fans also enjoyed a range of activities for all ages organised by Sepang International Circuit (SIC) in line with their Experience Redef1ned theme and took the opportunity to shop for attractive merchandise. The weekend concluded with fans enjoying the After-Race Concert headlined by Usher. Prime Minister Dato’ Sri Najib Tun Razak was among the tens of thousands of fans at the circuit on Sunday.

“First of all, congratulations to Daniel Ricciardo and the Red Bull Racing team for their win in the 2016 Formula 1 PETRONAS Malaysia Grand Prix. Fans in Sepang got to see an amazing race this year, and the drivers really made the best of the resurfaced and upgraded track. It was great to also see the fans having so much fun at the After-Race Concert. On behalf of SIC, I would like to thank our sponsors and partners, as well as the vendors and fans for their continuous support and enthusiasm for the F1,” said Dato’ Razlan Razali, Chief Executive Officer of SIC.
 
The spectators also cheered on our Malaysian racers Nabil Jeffri in GP2 and Akash Neil Nandy in GP3, as they tried to use home circuit advantage to achieve a good result. Meanwhile, off the track, fan favourites included the F1 Village & Fan Zone, Public Pit Lane Walk, Drivers’ Autograph Session, Drivers’ Fan Forum and XTrack Experience.

 

SIC also used the event as a platform for a good cause, by offering The Ten Ringgit Club space to create awareness on their cause and also display Penan weave-ware at the race weekend. The non-profit organisation, formed to improve the education opportunities of marginalised children in northern Sarawak, also helps generate income for the Penan villagers by offering their weave-ware for sale. Visitors had the opportunity to purchase colourful woven items such as purses, baskets and handbags, ranging from RM20 to RM150. The public were also able to contribute to The Ten Ringgit Club by pledging any amount over RM10 to help fund the education of the marginalised children. The Ten Ringgit Club will also be setting up their booth at the upcoming Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix 2016.
 
The adrenaline rush definitely doesn’t end here this October. Motorsports fans can look forward to the Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix 2016 happening from 28 to 30 October 2016, with even more excitement on offer off the track. For more information on the upcoming activities at Sepang International Circuit, visit http://www.sepangcircuit.com/  or  check out SIC’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/sepanginternationalcircuit
-www.sepangcircuit.com

YTL expands portfolio with three UK hotel acquisitions

Malaysia’s YTL Hotels is expanding its portfolio with the recent acquisition of three properties, one each in Edinburgh, Berkshire and London.

The Glasshouse Hotel, located in the heart of Edinburgh, is part of Marriott International’s Autograph Collection.

This acquisition reinforces YTL’s partnership with Marriott, which began in 1995 through the ownership, management and future development of seven properties including JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur and The Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui.

The second property that will come under YTL’s hotel portfolio is Monkey Island in the village of Bray in Berkshire, renowned as the only village in the world with four Michelin-star restaurants and pubs.

YTL also acquired the Academy Hotel in London’s West End. The hotel comprises five restored Georgian townhouses and is a stone’s throw away from The British Museum.

With these, YTL’s global portfolio has increased to 29 assets across Australia, Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, China, France, Spain and the UK.

-TTG Asia.
http://www.ytlhotels.com/

Aplikasi makanan Kampung Baru dilancar

TENGKU ADNAN TENGKU MANSOR ( tiga dari kanan) dan Johari Abdul Ghani (empat dari kanan) melawat gerai yang mengambil bahagian dalam Festival Makanan Melayu Kampung Bharu di Kuala Lumpur, kelmarin. utusan/AMIN FARIJ HASAN

KUALA LUMPUR 2 Okt. - Dalam usaha untuk terus mempromosikan Kampung Baru sebagai destinasi tumpuan rakyat tempatan dan pelancong asing khususnya penggemar makanan, aplikasi ‘Food Heaven Kampong Bharu’ untuk telefon pintar dilancarkan.

Menteri Wilayah Persekutuan, Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor berkata, aplikasi yang mempromosikan kepelbagaian jenis makanan di Kampung Baru itu mengandungi maklumat-maklumat asas berkaitan kemudahan serta pilihan lokasi restoran atau kedai makan terbaik di kawasan tersebut.

Kata Tengku Adnan, aplikasi itu juga membolehkan orang awam membuat penarafan mutu dan kualiti makanan yang terdapat di Kampung Baru.

“Aplikasi itu juga membantu pihak Perbadanan Pembangunan Kampung Baru (PKB) membuat penambahbaikkan dalam pelbagai aspek termasuklah kualiti makanan, kebersihan premis dan sebagainya,” katanya ketika berucap merasmikan Festival Makanan Melayu Kampong Bharu di sini, semalam.

Yang turut hadir Menteri Kewangan II merangkap Ahli Parlimen Titiwangsa, Datuk Johari Abdul Ghani dan Pengerusi PKB, Datuk Affendi Zahari.

Mengulas mengenai penganjuran festival tersebut, Tengku Adnan menyifatkannya sebagai mampu mempertingkatkan sosioekonomi penduduk Kampung Baru selaras dengan hasrat dan agenda memperkasakan ekonomi bumiputera oleh pihak kementerian.

Beliau juga yakin sekiranya festival itu membawa hasil yang diharapkan, kerajaan akan meneruskannya pada tahun-tahun akan datang bagi menambah pendapatan peniaga dan penduduk setempat.

“Festival ini juga mampu me-ningkatkan lagi imej Kampung Baru. Saya berpendapat Kampung Baru mempunyai ramuan yang mencukupi untuk maju ke hadapan setanding dengan kawasan-kawasan lain di ibu negara,” jelas beliau.

Dalam pada itu, Tengku Adnan mencadangkan supaya kawasan pintu gerbang Kampung Baru dijenamakan sebagai ‘The Gerbang’.

“Saya berharap penjenamaan semula kawasan ini akan terus menjadi daya penarik kepada pengunjung ke Kampung Baru,” katanya.

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MASwings offers huge discounts for Sabah, Sarawak travel

KOTA KINABALU: MASwings is offering 95% discounts to all Sabah and Sarawak sectors with one-way prices as low as RM62 in conjunction with its ninth anniversary celebrations.  

Dubbed “MASwings RM62 JUST4U Promotion”, it offers an all inclusive one-way fares for all MASwings' domestic routes from now until Oct 31, 2016, with a travel period starting from Oct 3 until Nov 30, 2016.  

In a statement Sunday, the airline said it was encouraging people to visit Sabah and Sarawak as part of the celebrations.  

The statement said that those booking on the special fares would continue to enjoy all the services offered onboard, including refreshments and up-to 20KG check-in baggage allowance on economy.  

“This is also part of the airline's effort to give back and appreciate the people who have supported MASwings towards its successes throughout the years, which bring the community airline to where it is today," the statement said.  

MASwings' RM62 JUST4U promotion are inclusive of airport taxes, Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Carrier Imposed Fee (CIF)  subject to its terms and conditions, the company said.  

The offers are available through MASwings/Malaysia Airlines website, ticket offices, and appointed travel agents or via the 24 hour call centre at toll-free number 1300 88 3000.   

More information on destinations, fares and flight schedules are available on MASwings' website. 

-thestar online.

Semarakkan Seni Budaya bersama JKKN - Oktober 2016

1) KONSERT KOIR KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA : WAJAH

TARIKH / MASA : 7 & 8 Oktober 2016 / 8.30 Malam
TEMPAT : Panggung Seri, Kompleks JKKN Melaka, Lebuh Ayer Keroh, Melaka
TIKET : RM10 & RM25
TEL : 06-233 1790 / 1787 (tempahan tiket - JKKN Melaka)

2) SIRI SEMARAK BANGSAWAN : MUMTAZ MAHAL
TARIKH / MASA : 14 - 16 Oktober 2016 / 8.30 Malam
TEMPAT : Auditorium DBKL, Kuala Lumpur
TIKET : RM10, RM25 & RM50
TEL : 03-2614 8262 (tempahan tiket)

3) JOGET @ MELAKA 2016
TARIKH / MASA : 15 Oktober 2016 / 8.00 Malam - 11.30 Malam
TEMPAT : Kota A Famosa, Jalan Kota, Banda Hilir, Melaka
TEL : 06-233 1790 / 1787 (JKKN Melaka)

4) PANGGUNG SENI TRADISIONAL : KOLEKSI TARI MALAYSIA
TARIKH / MASA : 21 & 22 Oktober 2016 / 8.30 Malam
TEMPAT : Dewan Tunku Abdul Rahman, MaTiC, Kuala Lumpur
TIKET : RM20 & RM50
TEL : 03-2614 8200 (tempahan tiket)

5) FESTIVAL BARAM SAPE MASTER 2016 (Separuh Akhir)
TARIKH / MASA : 23 Oktober 2016 / 8.00 Malam
TEMPAT : Dewan Tunku Abdul Rahman, MaTiC, Kuala Lumpur
TEL : 03-2614 8200

6) FESTIVAL KESENIAN ORANG ASLI DAN PERIBUMI ANTARABANGSA 2016
TARIKH : 28 - 30 Oktober 2016
TEMPAT : Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur
TEL : 03-2614 8200

-MOTAC facebook.

Experience MALAYSIA October 2016

Malaysia is blessed with a culturally diverse and vibrant social scene that appeals to all visitors. In this month of October, enjoy an array of sports, art and culture events and new tourism products that reflect the Malaysia Truly Asia brand.

If you’re a sports fan to the core, enjoy these much-anticipated sporting events, the 30^th Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon, Moto GP and CIMB Classic 2016.

A few events highlight modern and traditional art and culture such as the Nine Emperor Gods Festival, International Aborigines Arts Festival and Light and Motion Putrajaya (LAMPU) 2016.

New attractions to explore are the KL Sky Tour and Kampung Morten Cultural & Heritage Guided Walk.

To give you some ideas of what to do this month, here’s a line-up of well-balanced events for tourists, both local and foreign, to enjoy in Malaysia. Plan your trip well, or engage the services of a licensed tour operator/travel agent.

Corporate Communication Division, Tourism Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur Fabulous Food Hunt 2016

KL Fabulous Food Hunt is a food adventure race that will see participants racing in the city to discover the best delicacies. In conjunction with “Citarasa” and the “Fabulous Food 1Malaysia Campaign”, 150 teams will travel around Kuala Lumpur using the city’s public transportation on a food-based explorace. This year, a new category has been created specifically for tourists, expatriates and foreign students.

Date: 1 Oct 2016Venue: Kuala LumpurOrganiser: Ministry of Tourism and CultureContact: +603 2161 5161Website: www.motac.gov.my

Nine Emperor Gods Festival

Every year, the Nine Emperor Gods Festival is held for nine days, from the first day to the ninth day of the 9th lunar month. Celebrated by the Taoist community in Penang, the festival features vegetarian food bazaars, floating processions and more.

There are many places of attractions to explore in Penang during the festival such as Tow Boo Kong, Burmah Road, Macallum Street Ghaut, Jelutong, Noordin Street, Farlim, Butterworth and Bukit Mertajam. An opera show will also be performed as a mark of respect to the Gods. You will be able to witness a variety of events like the spear skewing ceremony, the making of the herbal medicine and the fire walking ceremony. 

Date: 1 - 9 Oct 2016Venue: PenangOrganiser: Tow Boo Kong AssociationContact: +604 331 8717

30^th Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon 

Set on Malaysia's highest mountain, the Climbathon will see participants running to the summit of Mount Kinabalu within hours when the average time to climbing the mountain takes two days. It is known as the world’s toughest mountain race and the public are welcomed to attend the Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon to support all the runners. This year’s competition will present new challenges for participants, as modifications have been made to the route. 

Date: 16 Oct 2016Venue: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Organiser: Sabah Tourism Board/Sri Pelancongan SabahContact: +6088 232 121Website: www.climbathon.my

International Aborigines Arts Festival

This annual festival is a celebration of the fascinating cultures and heritage of the world’s aborigine tribes.

The unique art and culture of aboriginal and indigenous people from within and outside the country will be showcased through various activities and stage performances, exhibitions, demonstrations, sales, contests and interactive programmes.

This festival helps to promote Malaysia as an international culture tourism destination by featuring the arts and culture of aboriginal and indigenous people as well as the local ethnics and customs.

Date: 28 Oct - 30 Oct 2016Venue: Titiwangsa Lake Gardens, Kuala LumpurOrganiser: National Department for Culture and ArtsContact: +603 2614 8200Website: www.jkkn.gov.my

Moto GP

Held just four weeks after the Malaysia F1 Grand Prix, Moto GP is one of the biggest international motorsports events anticipated by many. Besides the high adrenaline action of this event in Malaysia this October, more than 80 booths will open during the Mega Moto GP Carnival. Moto GP race week, arguably the best two-wheel motorsports festival in Southeast Asia, is where families and friends can enjoy off-track entertainment, fan engagement with riders and other exciting activities.

Date: 28 - 30 Oct 2016Venue: Sepang International Circuit, SelangorOrganiser: Sepang International Circuit Sdn. BhdContact: +603 8778 2200Website: www.sepangcircuit.com

Finding Life’s Passion with Dr. Jane Goodall

Dr. Jane Goodall, the world’s leading primatologist, ethologist, anthropologist, and UN Messenger of Peace, will be in Malaysia on 29 October to give a special talk about her life’s work with chimpanzees and passion for people, animals and the environment.

She is considered to be the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees, having studied them for more than 50 years at Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania. Her groundbreaking work with chimpanzees have shed light on the social and family interactions of these primates.

She is the founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and the Roots & Shoots programme for youths, and she has worked extensively on conservation and animal welfare issues. Dr. Goodall travels an average 300 days per year, speaking about the threats facing chimpanzees, other environmental crises, and her reasons for hope that humankind will solve the problems it has imposed on the earth. Catch this 82-year-old living legend in Malaysia, and be inspired by her passion and optimism for life and her work.

Organiser: Roots & Shoots MalaysiaDate: 29 Oct 2016Venue: Manhattan Ballroom, Berjaya Times Square Hotel, KTime: 9:30 am – 12:30 pmTickets: RM50 adults, RM25 students and senior citizensContact: +603 2011 0359 Email: rootsandshootsmalaysia@gmail.com

CIMB Classic 2016

CIMB Classic features a limited 78-player field, with a prize purse of USD 7 million and no cut, making it one the richest professional golf tournaments in the region. It is the only official PGA tour FedExCup event in Southeast Asia, first played in 2010 and now into its 7^thyear of action packed tournament. 

Date: 20 - 23 Oct 2016
Venue: Kuala Lumpur
Organiser: TPC Kuala Lumpur
Website: www.cimbclassic.com 

Light and Motion Putrajaya (LAMPU) 2016

The Light and Motion Putrajaya (LAMPU) event is an annual do that showcases an ingenious display of lights, audio and motions. Putrajaya will shine with glitz and glamour for the fourth consecutive year at this event which is best appreciated in the late hours of the day.

The signature event this year is the grand Projection Mapping, a mesmerizing show of lights and music projected onto the façade of the grand Palace of Justice.

Among other highlights include Glowing Street, LAMPU Skywave, Magical Street, The Garden Lighting, Light & IT Exhibitions and side events such as car & bike light show, buskers, LAMPU ice structures, Wayang Kulit, Fire-Eaters and other performances that will literally light up the whole of Putrajaya.

Date: 30 Dec 2016 - 1 Jan 2017
Venue: Dataran Putrajaya, Precint 3, Putrajaya
Organiser: Perbadanan Putrajaya
Contact: +603 8000 8000
Website: www.ppj.gov.my

NEW ATTRACTIONS

Kampung Morten Cultural & Heritage Guided Walk

Kampung Morten is a traditional Malay riverine village in the country, retaining its old-world charm despite being nestled within the confines of city comforts. It is a truly unique tourist destination that is famous worldwide. The village is regarded as a living museum since many people still practice the traditional Malay lifestyle. Kampung Morten has 85 homes including 52 Melaka traditional dwellings, with traditional features in its home design, decoration and landscape.

This Kampung Morten Cultural & Heritage Guided Walk programme aims to introduce Kampung Morten in Melaka to local and foreign tourists. Through this programme, tourists will be briefed on the history, culture and activities of the people living in the area as they are taken on a guided tour around Kampung Morten.

Six premises, namely Villa Sentosa, 'Rumah Merdeka', 'Homestay Yunus', 'Gerai Nasi Lemak Mak Som', 'Pengusaha Cenderamata Rumah Tradisional' and 'Rumah Mantan Sidang', have been selected to be included in the 90-minute tour which would be held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

It takes about one and a half hours duration of walking which starts at 4pm until 5.30pm. The free guided walk will be conducted in English and priority is given to free Independent Visitors (FITS) with a maximum participants per session limited to 30 people only.

Date: Every Monday, Wednesday and FridayVenue: Kampung Morten, MelakaOrganiser: Perbadanan Muzium MelakaContact: +606 333 3333Website: admin@perzim.gov.my

Le Meridien Hotel opens in Putrajaya

Putrajaya has a new landmark in the form of Le Meridien Putrajaya. This is the brand’s third hotel in Malaysia after Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur and Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu. Le Meridien Putrajaya is a conspicuous new addition to the cityscape of Malaysia’s federal administrative centre.

Located at IOI Resort City, the hotel aims to serve leisure and business travelers with 353 contemporary guestrooms and suites with a city or garden view. All Le Méridien Putrajaya guests will have direct access to the fitness and spa facilities and swimming pool. There are 15 venues for meetings and conferences with world-class facilities, a 3,800sqm function space, recreational facilities as well as wine-and-dine experiences with eateries that include Latest Recipe, Le Mei and the Latitude Bar.

This new modern hotel is interconnected to offices at IOI City Towers and IOI City Mall, offering guests easy access to shopping, dining and entertainment options including an Olympic size ice-skating rink and an indoor adventure park, as well as an 18-hole golf course within walking distance.

Le Méridien Putrajaya is the perfect place to explore the business, culture and leisure pursuits away from the bustling city and close to the attractions of Putrajaya and Cyberjaya.

Address: Lebuh IRC, IOI Resort City, Sepang, 62502 PutrajayaContact: +603 8689 6888Website: www.lemeridienputrajaya.com

KL Sky Tour – a bird’s eye view of the city

Visitors to Kuala Lumpur can now get a very different experience by exploring the city from the air with the latest tourism product – The KL Sky Tour. The tour is organised by Chempaka Helicopter Corporation that operates at a site overlooking the popular Titiwangsa Lake off Jalan Tun Razak. The helipad is in a strategic location, easily accessible with a short drive from anywhere in the city.

The KL Sky Tour offers a variety of packages that are very affordable and yet still offer the thrill and excitement of touring the city from the air. There are four tour packages to choose from that vary in terms of time and distance travelled.

The KL Express Tour is the basic package costing RM198 per person for a 6-minute tour of Kuala Lumpur. For a slightly longer experience, the City Explorer is a 15-minute flight at RM448 per person. Another package is the Jungle Escape, which costs RM960 per person for a 30-minute tour. The Mountain View package is priced at RM1,388 per person, for a 45-minute flight that goes to Genting Highland.

Customised tours can also be arranged. All flights depart from the KL City Helipad at the Titiwangsa Lake Gardens. There is a requirement of at least three persons and advance bookings are required.

Date: Open Daily (10am - 6pm)Venue: Titiwangsa Helipad, Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, Kuala LumpurOrganiser: Chempaka Helicopter CorporationContact: +6019 258 6818Email: info@klskytour.comWebsite: www.klskytour.com

All information is correct at time of publication.

Visitors are advised to contact the event organizer for the latest updates.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Novotel Melaka tawar kelainan

image: http://www.novotel-melaka.com/

Melangkah masuk ke ruang hotel Novotel Melaka bakal membuatkan anda terpegun melihat konsep terbaharu yang terdapat di dalamnya.

Terdapat dua rangkaian hotel itu di negara ini yang mana Novotel Melaka menawarkan konsep moden kontemporari terbaharu berbanding dengan cawangan pertama di Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC).

Novotel Melaka menyambut ulang tahun penubuhan pertamanya pada 20 September lalu dan rangkaian kedua hotel itu beroperasi di Jalan Melaka Raya, Banda Hilir iaitu di tengah-tengah nadi pusat bandar bersejarah Melaka.

Hotel tersebut cukup strategik kerana menyediakan pelbagai kemudahan termasuk berdekatan dengan kemudahan awam, sekali gus memudahkan pengunjung melihat lokasi menarik berhampiran antaranya A’Famosa dan Gereja St. Paul, Sungai Melaka, Muzium Peranakan Baba dan Nyonya, Tokong Cheng Hoon Teng, Christ Church, Dataran Belanda, Jalan Jonker, Makam Hang Jebat, Muzium Tentera Laut Malaysia dan Muzium Maritim, Istana Kesultanan Melayu dan Memorial Pengisytiharan Kemerdekaan.

Pengurus Besar Novotel Melaka, Gilles Tressens berkata, hotel berkonsep moden kontemporari itu menawarkan pemandangan indah Selat Melaka dan persekitaran bandar bersejarah Melaka.

“Pembukaan hotel ini amat bermakna kerana penat lelah semua petugas disempurnakan dengan pembukaan hotel baharu yang berkonsep segar dan istimewa ini,” katanya ketika ditemui S2.

Menurut Tressens, apa yang membuatkan hotel itu amat istimewa adalah kerana lokasinya yang strategik iaitu terletak di tengah pusat bandar serta berdekatan dengan beberapa pusat beli-belah dan pusat pelancongan seperti Dataran Pahlawan.

“Novotel sentiasa mementingkan standard tinggi kepada tetamu yang menginap sama ada bagi tujuan perniagaan atau santai. Bilik yang luas dengan penggunaan teknologi terkini menjanjikan keselesaan kepada pelanggan,” katanya. Hotel itu juga mempunyai lobi seluas 650 meter persegi, sekali gus menjadikannya lobi hotel paling besar di negeri ini.

Bertaraf empat bintang, Novotel Melaka menyediakan sebanyak 351 bilik iaitu Superior, Eksekutif, Eksekutif Premier dan Suites berharga antara RM198++ hingga RM798++ satu malam, iaitu dengan caj cukai barang dan perkhidmatan (GST) tanpa caj cukai jualan dan perkhidmatan (SST).

Antara kemudahan yang disediakan di hotel itu adalah setiap pengunjung yang datang bersama keluarga akan diberi tawaran untuk bilik kedua dengan harga separuh.

Pelbagai kemudahan lain yang tersedia di hotel tersebut ialah kolam renang, pusat kecergasan, bilik tarian besar dan tujuh buah bilik mesyuarat serta restoran, ‘The Square’ dan ‘Gourmet Bar’. Selain itu, terdapat juga bar sukan dan bar kolam renang.

Setiap bilik dilengkapi dengan kemudahan pendingin hawa, televisyen, kopi dan teh, perkhidmatan WiFi, 24 jam perkhidmatan bilik, sudut kanak-kanak, pusat perniagaan, dobi dan 24 jam kawalan keselamatan serta persekitaran bebas asap rokok.

Pastinya percutian di Novotel Melaka menjanjikan kenangan manis kepada pengunjung, kerana bukan setakat dapat menikmati keindahan lokasi pelancongan negeri bersejarah, malah pengunjung bakal merasai khidmat hotel terbaik bertaraf antarabangsa di sini.

Untuk tempahan dan keterangan lanjut, sila hubungi talian 06-2898222 atau layari laman web www.accorhotels.com/Novotel-Melaka.

-utusan online.

Golftober Festival 2016 ( 1 ~ 31 October 2016 )

-Malaysia Golf Tourism Association facebook.