Club Med Borneo to open late 2024

 

Club Med Singapore and Malaysia general manager Olivier Monceau. - Pic courtesy of Club Med

KUANTAN: Club Med Borneo Kota Kinabalu in Sabah will open by the end of next year.

The 17ha eco-friendly beachfront resort in Kuala Penyu will have 400 rooms, including 40 suites, and is about 90 minutes by road from the Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

Club Med Singapore and Malaysia general manager Olivier Monceau said Club Med's expansion in Malaysia through the opening of the second resort was timely and exciting.

"At the moment, the focus is on when we plan to open.

"Hopefully, we can stick to the opening date at the end of 2024, which will be a great achievement.

"The tourism market is recovering, especially after the lengthy lockdown, and we are moving in the right direction.

"The resort will be built to meet a top environmental assessment method and rating system for buildings.

"The focus will be on the environment and the people, including proper waste management and reducing carbon footprints," he said at Club Med Cherating recently.

Monceau said the resort in Sabah, a collaboration with owners Golden Sands Beach Resort City, would be a four-trident resort, with a five-trident exclusive collection on top of added services to personalise guests' stay.

Tridents is the "star" ratings at Club Med.

It was reported in 2019 that Club Med's first green resort in Sabah was supposed to have opened by late last year before the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in delays.

Meanwhile, Monceau said the Kota Kinabalu resort's design was inspired by local cultures that blended with the rainforest.

"The resort will offer plenty of activities that encourage guests to preserve the location's beauty and discover local gems.

"I think each and every location (Club Med) has its own beauty and uniqueness… you might want to experience scuba diving in Sabah, which you cannot get in Cherating.

"Guests can experience local culture at the resort without stepping out, including attending workshops and culinary classes.

"For example, at Club Med Bali, we host the Balinese Day with the famous kecak fire-and-dance show and workshops.

"At Club Med Phuket, guests can learn to cook Thai food, learn a traditional dance or take up Muay Thai (Thai boxing)."

-nst online.

Malaysia Aviation Group’s Airlines Appointed as the Official Airlines for MATTA Fair 2023

 

KLIA, 13 March 2023: Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG)’s airlines, comprising Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, and MASwings, have been appointed as the official airlines for the forthcoming Malaysian Association Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair 2023. MATTA Fair visitors can look forward to a wide range of enticing offerings from the airlines including, up to 45% off on Malaysia Airlines’ domestic and selected international destinations and an opportunity to win one of the 37 return tickets in its Buyers Contest.

 

Meanwhile, Firefly will be offering fares starting from RM69 all-in one-way to domestic destinations and RM99 all-in one-way to international destinations onboard its ATR 72-500 and Boeing 737-800 aircraft, whereas MASwings will offer all-in one-way fares starting from RM131. This exclusive offer is valid from 16 to 24 March 2023, via the physical MATTA Fair event and the airlines’ online platforms, for immediate travel to 30 November 2023. Enrich members will also earn 50% Bonus Enrich Points during this period.

 

Ahmad Luqman Mohd Azmi, Chief Executive Officer of Airlines from MAG said, "We are delighted to be part of Malaysia’s biggest travel fair as the official airlines for MATTA Fair 2023 through sister companies Malaysia Airlines, Firefly and MASwings. This reinforces our commitment to providing more value, convenience and options through great deals and travel experiences for our customers, while also playing our unique role in supporting the recovery of Malaysia’s aviation and tourism sector.

 

On top of the great discounts offered on air fares, customers will also get to enjoy other deals beyond air travel including on MHholidays, Journify, and travel add-ons among others, as part of MAG’s wider aspirations of becoming Asia’s leading travel and aviation services group focused on delivering highly customised, end-to-end travel solutions in line with our Long-Term Business Plan 2.0. As the appetite for travel regains momentum, we invite everyone to take advantage of the great offers available during MATTA Fair and on the airlines’ website to enjoy the best deals for their upcoming travels.” 

 

To further enhance visitors’ experience at the physical fair, the three MAG airlines will be giving away 37 tickets in the Buyers’ Contest which includes Malaysia Airlines’ Business Class return tickets to London, Sydney and Haneda and Economy Class return tickets to Osaka, Melbourne, Perth, Seoul, Denpasar, Singapore, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu and Langkawi.  Meanwhile, Firefly and MASwings will offer five (5) and 12 return tickets respectively to the winners’ destinations of choice within their network.

 

As members of the Travel Safe Alliance Malaysia (TSAM), the sister airlines are dedicated to ensuring safe and seamless travel for customers by adopting the highest safety and hygiene standards across all end-to-end touchpoints of the traveller journey so passengers can continue to Fly Confidently.

 

MATTA Fair 2023 is scheduled to take place from 17-19 March at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC). Admission to MATTA fair is free of charge and will be open from 10am to 9pm for three days from Friday to Sunday. Visitors are encouraged to use public transportation such as the LRT and e-hailing services.

-Malaysia Airlines.

Sabah to anchor on North Borneo connection

 

KOTA KINABALU: Mention North Borneo and many would shift their attention to the top of a map of the island where Sabah sits.

A recent move to rebrand the state's tagline - Feel Sabah, North Borneo - has delivered much optimism to the tour industry that is gradually picking up action after the global Covid-19 crisis.

North Borneo brings in a bigger picture at play in the regional front as the island shares borders among three countries - Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei.

With Indonesia planning to relocate its capital to Nusantara, East Kalimantan from Jakarta next year, Borneo is bound to be thrust into the limelight.

Veteran tour operator Tham Yau Kong said the move to rebrand Sabah was timely and deserves all the focus, especially as everyone strives to recover from the two year pandemic.

"Internationally, people are more familiar with Borneo. So it is only right to promote and market Sabah with the tagline North Borneo," said the tour operator who also believes that every player in the industry needs to play a part in this.

Tour bus driver Steven Rampangajouw said most foreign guests he served related to the Borneo connection.

"Of course once they are here they know about Sabah but many got to know the state via Borneo first, especially westerners, those from Australia, New Zealand, Korea, Japan and India.

"Tour companies have long used the Borneo tagline to push their businesses and it's good now that the government too is doing the same thing," Steven said.

The Sabah Tourism Board launched the 'Feel Sabah, North Borneo" during the ITB Berlin 2023 (Internationale Tourismus-Borse Berlin) recently.

Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew who launched it said it was apt to adopt the promotional theme for sentimental and historical reasons.

"The name 'North Borneo' (now Sabah) sounds exotic and evokes nostalgic feelings of yearning for this destination. It is also of historical significance as the state was then known as 'North Borneo' prior to gaining our Independence in 1963.

"People in many parts of the world (reportedly) haven't heard about Sabah, despite decades of promoting this Land Below The Wind to the outside world, let alone know about our diverse natural attractions and iconic wildlife.

"However, we are aware that at the mention of Borneo or North Borneo, it rings a bell. Europeans in particular associate Sabah with Borneo. Hence, we are determined to rebrand this tourist destination with 'Feel Sabah, North Borneo' to create a new identity in the travel marketplace," said Liew who led a delegation to the event on March 7.

The delegation comprised Assistant Minister and STB Chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, the Ministry's Permanent Secretary Datuk Mohd Yusrie Abdullah, STB chief executive officer Noredah Othman as well as ministry and STB officials.

With the recent resumption of international direct flights, cruise tourism and optimism about mounting regular or chartered flights from new destinations, Liew said Sabah targeted 2.2 million arrivals for 2023 and will work towards attaining 2.5 million arrivals.

Sabah's top feeder markets in the past (based on 2019 data) represented a good mix of visitors from Taiwan, China, Brunei, Singapore and South Korea.

For Europe the top inbound tourism markets are from Germany, France, Netherlands and Italy.

Joniston said Sabah's diverse tourism experiences continue to entice vacationers from Western and European countries.

During the travel trade show, the Sabah Tourism team met with 33 travel agencies from countries including Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Denmark, Czech Republic, United States, United Kingdom, Sweden, and Australia.

Joniston said most of the agents he met with assured that Sabah was still a promising holiday destination and the new tagline would help Sabah stand out as a unique and appealing attraction.

"They like how the new tagline highlights the experiential aspect of visiting Sabah. I believe that having people live the experience of traveling while they are at their destination is an effective call to action," said Joniston.

He said Sabah's diverse tourism offerings had remained a pulling force, especially for Western and European tourists who appreciate adventure and exploring off the usual track.

"Sabah is the ideal getaway for them since it has everything they enjoy—sea, sun, wildlife, and nature. These are the kinds of tourists we want to keep pursuing."

-nst online.

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-Tourism Malaysia.

Sabah Tourism Board Rebrands To 'Feel Sabah, North Borneo'

 

BERLIN: There could not be a better travel marketplace platform than the ITB Berlin 2023 (Internationale Tourismus-Borse Berlin) for Sabah Tourism Board (STB) to launch Sabah's new destination rebranding - 'Feel Sabah, North Borneo'.

STB is under the purview of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment.

'Feel Sabah' promotion was developed by STB while the idea of incorporating 'North Borneo' was mooted by Minister Datuk Christina Liew who led a 10-member delegation to this global event.

Launching this rebranding exercise at the world's largest tourism trade fair at the Messe Berlin in Germany on Tuesday, Minister Datuk Christina Liew said it was most apt to adopt this promotional theme for sentimental and historical reasons.

She stressed that we want the international community to know that Sabah is located in the northern part of Borneo Island in the hope of fascinating and wooing more European tourists, among others.

"The name 'North Borneo' (now Sabah) sounds exotic and evokes nostalgic feelings of yearning for this destination. It is also of historical significance as the state was then known as 'North Borneo' prior to gaining our Independence in 1963.

"People in many parts of the world (reportedly) haven't heard about Sabah, despite decades of promoting this Land Below The Wind to the outside world, let alone know about our diverse natural attractions and iconic wildlife.

"However, we are aware that at the mention of Borneo or North Borneo, it rings a bell. Europeans in particular associate Sabah with Borneo. Hence, we are determined to rebrand this tourist destination with 'Feel Sabah, North Borneo' to create a new identity in the travel marketplace," Liew said after the launch.

Sabah is home to spectacular natural wonders such as Mount Kinabalu, Maliau Basin and Tip of Borneo, she added.

The delegation comprised Assistant Minister cum STB Chairman Datuk Joniston Bangkuai, the Ministry's Permanent Secretary Datuk Mohd Yusrie Abdullah, STB Chief Executive Officer Noredah Othman as well as ministry and STB officials.

With the recent resumption of international direct flights, cruise tourism and optimism about mounting regular or chartered flights from new destinations, Liew said Sabah targets 2.2 million arrivals for 2023 and will work towards attaining 2.5 million arrivals. "If we succeed in hitting the 2.5 million mark, this would indicate an increase by 45.35pc compared with 1.72 million arrivals in 2022."

According to her, Sabah's top feeder markets in the past (based on 2019 data) had represented a good mix from Taiwan, China, Brunei, Singapore and South Korea. "For Europe specifically, our top inbound tourism markets are from Germany, France, Netherlands and Italy."

The Minister added that plans are afoot to explore prospects of luring tourists from new tourism markets in America, Australia, Japan and India via tourism roadshows by STB.

Borneo Eco Tours, Borneo Nature Tours, Borneo Trails, Rustic Borneo, Sepilok Tropical Wildlife Adventure and Tabin Wildlife Reserve from Sabah are participating in ITB Berlin 2023, rated as the world's leading travel trade show.

-Tourism Malaysia fb.

Sarawak jangka pertumbuhan 20% pengunjung Eropah hasil penyertaan di ITB Berlin

 

BERLIN: Sarawak kembali mempamerkan kehebatannya di ITB Berlin 2023, bermula 7 hingga 9 Mac 2023 dengan menyediakan pavilion tersendiri bagi mengetengahkan serta mengukuhkan jenama Sarawak dalam pasaran Eropah, sebagai destinasi eko-pelancongan yang terkemuka serta destinasi pilihan di rantau ASEAN.

Dari penyertaannya di ITB Berlin, jenama Sarawak diperkukuhkan lagi di Pasaran Eropah, sebagai destinasi unik, baharu dan eksotik. Lembaga Pelancongan Sarawak (STB) dan rakan-rakan dagangnya berjaya meraih 52 potensi bisnes baharu yang bakal direalisasi pada 2023, sebagai langkah berterusan untuk mempromosi Sarawak.

STB  mengunjurkan potensi bisnes baharu ini bakal menghasilkan pertumbuhan 20 peratus dari segi jualan daripada pasaran Eropah. Jangkaan jumlah jualan daripada ITB Berlin 2023 dianggarkan bernilai RM10.5 juta untuk 2023 dan seterusnya.

Pengunjung ITB Berlin telah menikmati kepelbagaian unik Budaya (Culture) Sarawak, Pengembaraan (Adventure), Alam Semula Jadi (Nature), Makanan (Food) serta festival, bagi membuka peluang serta mewujudkan minat serta persepsi positif terhadap Sarawak.

Pavilion ini juga mempamerkan pelbagai aspek komuniti berbilang etnik dan ekosistem semula jadi Sarawak serta kepelbagaian flora dan fauna untuk memastikan “Discovery of Sarawak’’ berterusan.

Salah satu agenda penting bagi Sarawak di ITB Berlin ialah pemeteraian Memorandum Persefahaman (MOU) antara STB dan Tischler Reisen AG bagi mewujudkan usahasama dalam meningkatkan visibiliti Sarawak sebagai destinasi pilihan dalam kalangan rakyat Jerman dan sekitar  Eropah.

Usaha sama promosi pemasaran luar talian dan atas talian ini bakal melibatkan kira-kira 600 agensi terbaik di Jerman.

Menteri Pelancongan, Industri Kreatif dan Seni Persembahan (MTCP) Sarawak, Datuk Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah berkata, “Pavilion Sarawak mencerminkan  kesungguhan negeri kami untuk memacu pelancongan sebagai salah satu penyumbang utama kepada Sarawak.”

Tambah beliau, “Tahun ini, Sarawak menyasarkan kedatangan tiga juta pengunjung memandangkan pelancongan antarabangsa terus pulih daripada pandemik Covid-19. Ini merupakan satu pencapaian yang optimistik bagi Sarawak, dengan pertumbuhan lebih 800 peratus daripada aspek pendapatan pelancongan pada tahun 2022, yang mencatatkan hampir RM4 bilion, berbanding RM500 juta bagi tahun 2021.”

“Festival memainkan peranan penting kepada industri pelancongan Sarawak untuk terus mengukuhkan imejnya sebagai destinasi budaya. Salah satu festival utama Sarawak adalah Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) yang amat dikenali di peringkat antarabangsa. Festival ini akan berlangsung pada 23 hingga 25 Jun tahun ini.

“Kami amat prihatin bahawa festival mempunyai ‘carbon footprint’ yang agak tinggi dan sisa yang biasanya dihasilkan daripada acara besar sebegini akan mempunyai impak kepada alam sekitar. Oleh itu, Sarawak telah mengambil langkah proaktif agar RWMF sentiasa dilaksanakan dengan penuh tanggungjawab dan memastikan aspek kemampanan dan mesra alam menjadi keutamaan dalam pelaksanaannya,” ujar beliau.

Satu lagi acara penting bagi Sarawak di ITB Berlin ialah pelancaran video destinasi baharunya, “Sarawak…Now More Than Ever” serta persembahan video mengenai produk pengembaraan Sarawak seperti aktiviti berbasikal, trekking dan aktiviti gua di Sarawak dan video promosi RWMF 2023.

Sebagai negeri terbesar di Malaysia dengan kepadatan penduduk yang rendah iaitu seramai 2.9 juta, Sarawak amat berbangga dengan warisan semula jadi hutan hujan asli, flora dan fauna endemik, serta kepelbagaian penduduknya.

Terletak di Borneo, pulau ketiga terbesar di dunia, Sarawak mempunyai kaleidoskop budaya yang unik termasuk 31 kumpulan etnik, dengan pelbagai ekosistem yang dapat menarik minat pengembara.

Kini pelancong di seluruh dunia semakin prihatin tentang aspek kebertanggungjawaban dalam pelancongan. Oleh itu, Sarawak telah beberapa tahun mengambil langkah ke arah falsafah ini bagi mengetengahkan Pelancongan Bertanggungjawab (Responsible Tourism).

Selaras dengan Matlamat Pembangunan Lestari (Sustainable Development Goals – SDG) 2030 oleh Pertubuhan Bangsa-bangsa Bersatu, STB telah berusaha mendukung konsep kebertanggungjawaban individu, kebertanggungjawaban bisnes serta kebertanggungjawaban kerajaan ke arah mencapai impak ekonomi, sosial dan alam sekitar yang positif terhadap pelancongan.

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Galeri Uniti Kembara Perpaduan @ AEON Alpha Angle, Wangsa Maju ( 10 ~ 12 Mac 2023 )

 

Nak sertai aktiviti dan pengisian yang disediakan oleh agensi-agensi di bawah Kementerian Perpaduan Negara!

Tarikh: 10 - 12 Mac 2023 (JUMAAT-AHAD)

Masa: 10.00 Pagi - 10.00 Malam

Tempat: AEON Alpha Angle, Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur

Pameran dan Aktiviti daripada :

> Jabatan Perpaduan Negara dan Integrasi Nasional (JPNIN)

> Jabatan Muzium Malaysia

> Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia 

> Arkib Negara Malaysia

-Kementerian Perpaduan Negara.

GL@W Putrajaya Buffet Ramadan 2023

 

GLOW Putrajaya Buffet Ramadhan 2023

Tarikh 24 March – 19 April 2023

Masa : 7.00-9.30pm

Tempat: Glamping Wetland Putrajaya

Harga Promosi Awal: RM78.00 /seorang (13 tahun keatas)

RM 50.00/ seorang (6-12 tahun. 5 tahun kebawah PERCUMA)

-GLOW Putrajaya.

Tourism Malaysia Participates In ITB BERLIN 2023: World's Leading Travel Trade Show

 

BERLIN, 7 March 2023 – The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC) through its agency Tourism Malaysia is participating once again in the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show, Internationale Tourismus-Borse (ITB) Berlin, taking place today until Thursday, 9 March 2023. The three-day event is held at Berlin ExpoCentre City with the participation of 125 countries from around the world. This year marks the 50th participation of Tourism Malaysia since it first joined in 1972.

This year’s Malaysia delegation to ITB Berlin consists of 7 state tourism boards, 15 tour operators, 15 hotels and resorts, and 3 tourism-related services. There are a total of 68 participants representing 40 organisations joined under the Tourism Malaysia Pavillion.

The Malaysia delegation is led by the Datuk Mohd Zamri Mat Zain, Deputy Secretary General (Tourism), MOTAC who is accompanied by Dato’ Zainuddin Abd Wahab, Director General of Tourism Malaysia, and Dato’ Dr. Ammar Abd Ghapar, Senior Director of Tourism Malaysia’s International Promotion Division (Americas/Europe/Oceania).

Datuk Mohd Zamri Mat Zain who officiated the Malaysia Pavilion today, said, “ITB continues to be one of the best platforms for Malaysian tourism players to meet up with German and European outbound agents and airlines, where we get to share the latest information on Malaysia’s tourism products and new tourist attractions in our effort to further revive the tourism industry.” He also emphasized Malaysia’s unique ecotourism destinations and community-based tourism to be of high interest to the European market.

In conjunction with ITB Berlin 2023, a new video advertisement from Tourism Malaysia’s latest campaign “Soul of Malaysia” was launched together with its new release of 3 main brochures namely Malaysia Travel Guide, Nature & Adventure, and Island & Beaches in the German language. Three state tourism boards present also launched their new products and campaign namely Gombak Hulu Langat Geopark by Tourism Selangor, Langkawi Green Geopark Package by Langkawi Development Authority (LADA), Sabah 

Tourism Board´s new destination branding, Feel Sabah and Visit Melaka Year 2024 by Melaka Tourism.

Since its full reopening of international borders, Malaysia has recorded a total of 10.07 million tourist arrivals and RM28.2 billion (Euro 6.1 billion) in tourist receipts in 2022, surpassing its initial target of 9.2 million international tourist arrivals. In 2023, Malaysia is targeting to welcome 16.1 million international tourist arrivals and generate RM49.2billion (Euro 10.5 billion) in tourist receipts. 

Particularly in December 2022, Malaysia recorded 10,764 German tourist arrivals, which translates to a significant growth of 31.3% as compared to 8,197 arrivals back in December 2019. In total, Malaysia welcomed 57,780 German tourist arrivals in 2022, in comparison to 130,221 arrivals in 2019. With enhanced air connectivity and promotional efforts in 2023, Tourism Malaysia is optimistic to witness exponential growth from the German market.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Jom Pergi Astaka Tourism Malaysia @ MATTA Fair di MITEC KL ( 17 ~ 19 Mac 2023 )

 

Kunjungi Astaka Tourism Malaysia bersempena dengan MATTA Fair di MITEC KL dari 17-19 Mac 2023 ini. Seramai 46 pempamer terdiri dari agensi & produk pelancongan serta penginapan bersama Tourism Malaysia mempromosikan pakej pelancongan domestik, tiket masuk taman tema, bilik hotel dan sebagainya dengan harga istimewa.

Pembelian sebanyak RM500 ke atas akan menerima saguhati menarik dari kami! Tertakluk kepada terma & syarat.

Inilah masanya Cuti-Cuti Malaysia!

-Tourism Malaysia.

Malaysia Pavilion Official Launching Ceremony in ITB 2023

 

Messe Berlin, Germany - The Malaysia Pavilion was launched today in a grandeur opening. YBhg Datuk Mohd Zamri Mat Zain, Deputy Secretary General (Tourism), Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia was representing YB Minister Dato Sri Tiong King Sing. 

YBhg Datuk Mohd Zamri was seen officiating the pavilion alongside YBhg Dato' Hj Zainuddin Abdul Wahab, Director General Tourism Malaysia and Mr Rozaime Mohamad Desa, Deputy Chief of Mission, representing Her Excellency Dr Adina Kamaruddin, Malaysia Ambasador to Berlin. 

The launching ceremony was celebrated in a high recognition by the attendance of many state representatives including Sarawak, Sabah, Selangor, Terengganu, Pahang, Melaka and LADA. YBhg Datuk Mohd Zamri will be leading the Malaysia delegations again during the press conference to be held at City Cube in a later afternoon. 

-Tourism Malaysia.

Persembahan kebudayaan pecah kesunyian Seremban

 

SEREMBAN: Pusat bandar Seremban yang sering dikatakan sebagai sebuah bandar sunyi tanpa ada daya tarikan akan diberikan lebih tumpuan oleh Majlis Bandaraya Seremban (MBS) bagi dikunjungi orang ramai.

Datuk Bandar Seremban, Datuk Masri Razali berkata, untuk tujuan itu pihaknya akan lebih kerap mengadakan program berbentuk persembahan termasuk yang menonjolkan kebudayaan di Negeri Sembilan.

“Bandar Seremban memang sunyi jadi menerusi penganjuran program seperti acara Malam Pesona Seni ia dilihat dapat menghidupkan suasana bandar Seremban lama ini.

“MBS juga berhasrat selepas ini untuk menyediakan lebih peruntukan bagi mencantikkan bandar Seremban dengan mewujudkan lebih banyak taman rekreasi, ia bagi membolehkan warga Seremban rasa lebih seronok, dapat menjalankan aktiviti rekreasi dan meluangkan lebih banyak masa di bandar ini,” katanya pada majlis Malam Pesona Seni Sempena Ulang Tahun Ke-3 MBS di sini kelmarin.

Masri dalam pada itu berkata, MBS akan mengeluarkan produk-produk baharu termasuk penyediaan pakej menarik sebagai usaha merancakkan aktiviti pelancongan di bandar raya ini.

“MBS akan keluarkan produk-produk baharu pelancongan termasuk menerusi pakej yang disediakan, ia seperti gabungan pelancongan sejarah iaitu rumah-rumah tradisional di mukim Pantai yang turut mempunyai resort penginapan serta rangkaian restoran yang menampilkan juadah dan masakan Negeri Sembilan,” katanya.

Beliau menambah, bagi memastikan Seremban menjadi sebuah bandar raya yang selesa didiami, MBS mahu memberikan perkhidmatan yang lebih baik kepada orang ramai termasuk berkaitan pengurusan aduan.

“Kami mahu menguruskan aduan dengan secepat mungkin, ada beberapa perkara akan dilakukan untuk tujuan itu seperti mewujudkan unit khusus untuk melayan dan bertindak menyelesaikan aduan penduduk,” katanya.

-utusan online.

Craft industry expected to continue growth

 

KUALA LUMPUR: The craft industry continues to show positive developments post Covid-19 pandemic.

Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said the sales of craft products last year increased by 44.4 per cent compared to 2021.

"Therefore, it is hoped that this year, the sales of craft products will increase to a greater value, in line with the government's efforts to improve the national economy in line with the aspirations of Malaysia Madani," he said in his speech at the launch of 2023 National Craft Day (HKK2023).

Gracing the event was Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, wife of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Also present were the ministry's secretary-general Datuk Saraya Arbi, Kraftangan Malaysia director-general 'Ainu Sham Ramli, Dewan Rakyat speaker Datuk Johari Abdul and his wife Datin Noraini Mohd.

Tiong added the ministry, through Kraftangan Malaysia, has always encouraged continuous creativity among craft entrepreneurs.

"Kraftangan Malaysia has taken steps to help craft entrepreneurs in the design aspect and the discovery of new research, resulting in the production of innovative craft products.

"New product designs and research findings shared with entrepreneurs and the craft community can certainly help increase the variety of craft product offerings in the market that are more attractive, high quality and meet the needs of consumers at affordable prices.

"This is very important to ensure that more Malaysians use local craft products in their daily lives, thereby promoting Malaysian-made products," he said.

Meanwhile, 'Ainu Sham in her speech said Kraftangan Malaysia is aiming to rake in RM16 million from the sale of handicrafts during HKK2023.

She said Kraftangan Malaysia is targeting 185,000 visitors in the 13 days event, which started on March 1 and ends on March 13.

"A total of 550 entrepreneurs and the craft community, with the majority from the B40 group, gathered to promote and market their products.

"This annual event is very special because we are celebrating entrepreneurs and the craft community for their contribution to developing the country's craft industry.

"It serves as a meeting ground for craft industry activists, craft lovers and other related industries to exchange ideas and views for the progress of the country's craft industry."

Held at the Kuala Lumpur Craft Complex in Jalan Conlay, HKK2023 with the theme 'Kraf Identiti Malaysia' will showcase local entrepreneurs' works ranging from traditional textiles to classic woodcarvings.

-nst online.

Promosi pelancongan negara perlu peruntukan lebih besar

 

AZIZ Hassan (empat dari kanan) dan Christina Toh (tiga dari kanan) ketika hadir pada Majlis Pelancaran Karnival MAH Negeri Sembilan Food Festival 2023 dan Promosi Jualan Sempena Ramadan di Port Dickson, semalam.-UTUSAN/MOHD. SHAHJEHAN MAAMIN.

PORT DICKSON: Sektor pelancongan negara memerlukan lebih daripada RM250 juta seperti yang diperuntukkan dalam Belanjawan 2023 bagi tujuan promosi bagi menarik pelancong dari luar negara.

Pengerusi Persatuan Hotel Malaysia (MAH) Negeri Sembilan, Haziz Hassan berkata, walaupun selepas pandemik Covid-19, kehadiran pelancong dari luar negara masih belum nampak ketara, sehubungan itu promosi produk-produk pelancongan negara harus giat dan diperhebatkan.

“Bagi saya, untuk buat promosi secara besar, RM250 juta itu memang tidak mencukupi dan tidak banyak yang boleh dibuat.

“Sekarang ini selepas pandemik, pelancong dari negara-negara asing seperti dari China, Eropah dan Jepun masih belum nampak ketara datang ke Malaysia, adalah penting untuk kita kena buat promosi yang hebat dan dalam belanjawan itu tidak boleh ada kekangan,” katanya.

Beliau berkata demikian ketika ditemui pemberita pada Majlis Pelancaran Karnival MAH Negeri Sembilan Food Festival 2023 dan Promosi Jualan Sempena Ramadan di sini semalam.

Yang turut hadir, Presiden MAH, Datin Christina Toh.

Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yang juga Menteri Kewangan ketika membentangkan Belanjawan 2023 baru-baru ini berkata, kerajaan memperuntukkan sebanyak RM250 juta untuk mempromosi pelancongan negara mulai tahun ini.

Menurut Haziz lagi, sektor pelancongan negara sentiasa menjadi penyumbang utama kepada pendapatan negara justeru ia memerlukan peruntukan yang lebih tinggi untuk melaksanakan promosi yang hebat.

“Sekarang ini dibandingkan dengan Thailand dan Indonesia, kita sudah terkebelakang dalam aspek pelancongan.

“Saya harap sektor pelancongan dapat diberikan peruntukan yang lebih untuk buat promosi yang hebat ke negara-negara yang kita sasarkan seperti China dan India serta negara-negara Eropah,” katanya.

Sementara itu, kata beliau, penganjuran Karnival MAH Negeri Sembilan Food Festival 2023 dan Promosi Jualan Sempena Ramadan adalah usaha pihaknya bagi merancakkan lagi sektor perhotelan di negeri ini.

“Sebanyak 16 buah hotel dan resort di negeri ini telah mengambil bahagian yang turut menawarkan pelbagai promosi bufet sempena bulan Ramadan yang bakal menjelang,” katanya.

-utusan online.

Domitys debuts in Malaysia with senior living residences

 

Domitys, a leading brand of senior serviced residences founded in France, has expanded to Malaysia with the launch of Domitys Bangsar in the heart of Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, managed by The Ascott and owned by Plenitude.

Domitys’ “invigorating life in the golden age” philosophy aligns with the World Health Organization’s active-ageing model which comprises elements of autonomy, independence, good quality of life, and healthy life expectancy.

As Ascott’s first senior living residence to open in Malaysia, with plans for further expansion in the country, Domitys Bangsar will support the personal needs and wellness requirements of independent and active seniors, making life easier and more comfortable, in a safe and secure environment. Units welcome long-term rentals.

Mondi Mecja, Ascott’s country general manager for Malaysia, shared at a recent media preview of Domitys Bangsar: “Domitys’ residences have been the home of choice for active and independent seniors in Europe. We are excited to introduce this concept of senior living to the Malaysian market, to meet the needs of seniors in this region with well-being being top of mind.”

“Following the launch of Domitys Bangsar in Kuala Lumpur, we look forward to expanding in other key locations such as Penang, Sabah, Kuching and Johor.”

Domitys Bangsar is targeting independent seniors who want to live in a safe and secure community. Its target group includes expats looking at the Malaysia My Second Home programme as well as young executives looking for suitable retirement homes for their parents.

The property’s 100 furnished serviced residences comprise studios and one- to three-bedroom units ranging from 55m2 to 158m2. Rooms are designed with senior-friendly features such as bathroom grab bars and shower chairs.

Resort-style facilities enable personal development, enrichment, and positive living – the Clubhouse includes a swimming pool, aqua-gym pool, yoga deck, restaurant, café, library, hair salon and massage services, as well as activity lounge and multimedia rooms.

Residents can develop their interests and passions with over 50 activities and programmes such as yoga, tai chi, aqua therapy, reflexology and karaoke, with classes available for swimming and music. Concierge services are also available.

-TTG Asia.

Jom Ke Ruang Pameran Tourism Malaysia Sempena Hari Terbuka Putrajaya 2023 @ Lobi Auditorium Cempaka Sari ( 2 ~ 5 Mac 2023 )

 

Jom melawat pameran Tourism Malaysia di Lobi Auditorium Cempaka Sari, Kompleks Perbadanan Putrajaya dari 2 hingga 5 Mac 2023 jam 9 pagi hingga 9 malam (Ahad hingga 5 petang).

Pemamer-pemamer yang turut serta adalah:-

> MYAirlines - pembelian tiket penerbangan

> LADA (Lembaga Pembangunan Langkawi) - info Langkawi

> Farm in the City - tiket diskaun

> Flywind Holidays - pakej pelancongan

> Farhan Travel & Tours - pakej pelancongan

> Wetland Studios Putrajaya - tarikan terbaru akan dibuka

Datang lah beramai-ramai...

-PelanconganKini.

KOPPEMA Berhad Tandantangi Memorandum Kerjasama Bersama 4 Syarikat

 

Kuala Lumpur, 28 Januari 2023. Koperasi Kakitangan Kementerian Pelancongan dan Kebudayaan Malaysia Berhad (KOPPEMA) hari ini menandatangani memorandum kerjasama (MoC) bersama empat syarikat dalam usaha menawarkan lebih manfaat dan perlindungan kepada anggota koperasi, sekali gus mewujudkan pulangan maksimum kepada anggota-anggota terlibat.

Majlis pertukaran MoC antara KOPPEMA dan Fastlane Emergency Resources Group Sdn Bhd, Kirim Bersatu Sdn Bhd, iMotorbike World Sdn Bhd dan Bumijez Sdn Bhd telah diadakan di Bangunan Ahli Parlimen, Kuala Lumpur dengan disaksikan oleh Timbalan Menteri Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya, Yang Berhormat Tuan Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan.

-KOPPEMA Berhad.

Kayuhan Santai XKB Gemas 2023 ( 18 Mac 2022 )

 

Kali ini XKB membawa anda untuk perjalanan pergi balik dari Kuala Lumpur - Kajang - Seremban ke Gemas sempena program 𝗞𝗮𝘆𝘂𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶 𝗫𝗞𝗕, 𝗚𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 pada 18 Mac 2023 (Sabtu).

Hubungi kami di talian 03 2263 1077 (waktu bekerja : Isnin - Jumaat, 9:00pg - 5:00ptg) atau emel ke chartertrain@ktmb.com.my untuk penyertaan dan maklumat lanjut.

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