Labuan Duathlon Challenge 2016 @ Labuan Island, Malaysia ( 28 August 2016 )

Briefing Date : 27th August 2016
Race Date : 28th August 2016
Venue : Labuan Square, Labuan F.T. Malaysia
Organiser : Labuan Corporation, Department of Tourism, Culture & Arts. Labuan Tourism
Final registration closing date : 31st July 2016

RUN SUMMARY
This event which will showcase the best Labuan’s natural landscape and tourist attractions. Live the excitement of a cycle and run race route that passes the iconic city landmarks and cheering supporters.

CATEGORY
1. Men's Open (18-39 years old)
2. Women's Open (18 years & above)
3. Men's Junior Veteran (40-49 years old)
4. Men's Veteran (50 years old & above)
5. Men's Relay (18 years old & above, 2-person team)

REGISTRATION FEE (Individual/Relay)
Early bird (Now till 20 June 2016) - RM100.00 / RM200.00
Standard Fee (21 June till 31 July 2016) - RM140.00 / RM280.00

ENTITLEMENT
Event Tee
Finisher Medal
Race Bib
Certificate
*The organiser reserves the right to revise participant entitlement.

EVENT ROUTE
To be confirmed. Thank you for your patience & kind understanding.
*The organiser reserves the right to revise event route & distance if deemed necessary or if safety is an issue.

ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM
Please submit your registration via http://duathlon.labuantourism.my/registration/ .
Follow payment details as listed in the "PAYMENT INFORMATION" section.

MANUAL FORM SUBMISSION & PAYMENT
1. Please pay at the Payment Counter located at
Licensing Unit Wisma Perbadanan Labuan,
Blok A, Level 1, P. O. Box 81245,
87022 Labuan FT, Malaysia.

2. You may also submit your participation form to our race coordinator
Sabah-Labuan Extreme Sports Fan Club
Roger Teo : +6 019 532 6399
Hellena : +6 017 801 7075

DOWNLOAD MANUAL FORM HERE -http://bit.ly/1swLMch

CONTACT PERSON
Any question regarding registration do not hesitate to call us

DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM (LABUAN CORPORATION)
Ms. Herza : +6087408740/41/46
Ms. Kelly : +6087408740/41/46

SABAH LABUAN EXTREME SPORTS FAN CLUB
Mr. Roger Teo : +60195326399
Ms. Hellena : +60178017075

(E)explore@labuantourism.my
(W)www.labuantourism.my

Visit http://duathlon.labuantourism.my/ for more event details.
-Tourism Malaysia Sabah facebook.

Malaysia wins the ‎IMTJ2016‬ Health and Medical Tourism Destination of the Year

Congratulations Malaysia! We have done it again! Malaysia wins the ‪#‎IMTJ2016‬ Health and Medical Tourism Destination of the Year for the second consecutive year!

Malaysia Healthcare also bagged 10 out of the 20 awards given out, including 4 highly commended awards. These are:

• Health and Medical Tourism: Destination of the Year, Malaysia 
• International Hospital, Sunway Medical Centre
• International Hospital – Highly Commended, Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur
• International Dental Clinic, Imperial Dental Specialist Centre
• International Cosmetic Surgery Clinic, Beverly Wilshire Medical Centre
• Medical Travel Agency of the Year – Highly Commended”, Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC)
• International Fertility Clinic, TMC Fertility Centre
• Best Quality Initiative – Highly Commended, Imperial Dental Specalist Centre
• Best Marketing Initiative, Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur
• Excellence in Customer Service – Highly Commended, Imperial Dental Specialist Centre

Once again, congratulations to all the winners!

-Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council facebook.

Hong Kong Airlines Arrive In Kuching On Inaugural Flight

image: Hong Kong Airlines website

KUCHING, May 28 (Bernama)-- Hong Kong Airlines' inaugural flight to Kuching was accorded a water salute upon taxiing into the parking apron at Kuching International Airport at 5.30am Saturday.

The maiden flight which took three hours and thirty minutes left Hong Kong International Airport at 1.55am while the return flight left at 6.20 am, arriving in Hong Kong at 9.55am.

On hand to receive the passengers and crew were Permanent Secretary to the Tourism Ministry and Sarawak Tourism Board chief executive officer Datu Ik Pahon Joyik and Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad general manager (Marketing), Mohamed Sallauddin Mat Sah.

Hong Kong Airlines will fly into Kuching twice weekly, on Wednesday and Saturday.
-bernama.
http://www.hongkongairlines.com/en_HK/homepage

Kaamatan Tour Experience 2016 @ KDCA Grounds, Sabah ( 30 ~ 31 May 2016 )

-Tourism Malaysia Sabah facebook.

Nazri Officiates At 'Magic Of The Night 2016' In Putrajaya

image: MOTAC facebook.

PUTRAJAYA, May 27 (Bernama) -- Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz officiated at the 'Magic of the Night 2016' at the Anjung Floria in Precinct 4, here, this evening, in conjunction with the Royal Floria Putrajaya 2016 festival.

The colourful lights event, organised by the Tourism and Culture Ministry, will see the lake at Precinct 4 glittering with a parade of a flotilla of 14 decorated boats for the next eight days after the start this evening.

A statement from the ministry said the event, organised for the sixth time, managed to attract thousands of visitors to the federal government administrative centre to watch the three-kilometre procession.

It said the public would have the opportunity to watch the boats decorated with retro-styled Malaysian tourism icons.

The flotilla parade is participated by 14 teams from Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Selangor, Terengganu, Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, Melaka, Pahang, Sabah, Sarawak, Penang, Putrajaya Holdings and Tourism Malaysia.

The parade starts for an hour from 9pm daily throughout the festival and the boats will anchor off at 11 pm to allow the public to take pictures.

The boats will compete for several titles including Best Overall Boat, Most Creative Boat, Boat with Best Decorative Lights, and Most Popular Boat.

Members of the public can cast their votes for the Most Popular Boat through the ministry's Facebook account at https://www.facebook.com/mymotac beginning tomorrow until June 4 by noon.

The event also features cultural performances by the participating states, as well as dancers from Istana Budaya every night.
-bernama.

Tourism Malaysia pilih 35 blogger promosi destinasi pelancongan

KUALA LUMPUR 27 Mei - Bagi mempromosikan destinasi pelancongan terkenal di Lembah Klang, Tourism Malaysia mengambil pendekatan memilih seramai 35 blogger tempatan termasuk luar negara menyertai program ‘Eat.Travel.Doodle’ 2016.

Pengarah Bahagian Promosi Domestik Tourism Malaysia, Iskandar Mirza Mohd. Yusof berkata, pihaknya mengadakan Strategi Lautan Biru Kebangsaan (NBOS) bersama Majalah Gaya Travel agar blogger yang dipilih dapat menulis dan memuat naik gambar destinasi menarik di blog mereka untuk mempromosikan pelbagai kawasan pelancongan utama khususnya di sekitar Kuala Lumpur dan Putrajaya.

“Gaya penulisan blogger yang dibarisi generasi baharu itu dilihat berupaya menarik kedatangan pelancong seperti ke Festival Floria Putrajaya bermula 27 hingga 4 Jun 2016 manakala Magic Of the Night berlangsung hari ini hingga 29 Mei 2016.

“Sepanjang tiga hari ini, blogger tersebut akan dibawa ke tempat-tempat tumpuan pelancong seperti Dataran Merdeka, Muzium Tekstil Negara, Kuala Lumpur City Gallery serta dibawa menaiki bas istimewa Hop-On Hop-Off ke seluruh kota raya Kuala Lumpur,” katanya selepas merasmikan ‘Eat.Travel.Doodle’ Magic Of the Night 2016 di Menara Kuala Lumpur di sini hari ini.

Program ‘Eat.Travel.Doodle’ 2016 yang diadakan kali keenam itu telah menarik minat blogger serta media luar negara seperti Brunei, Indonesia, Filipina serta United Kingdom yang menjadikan Malaysia sebagai satu destinasi pelancongan di Asia Tenggara.

“Kita bersama Majalah Gaya Travel memilih penulis blog yang aktif, mempunyai pengikut yang ramai di laman sosial serta artis yang boleh mencoretkan lukisan ketika mengunjungi destinasi pelancongan sepanjang program berkenaan.

“Tourism Malaysia turut berharap kerjasama ini melibatkan pengamal media tempatan agar turut mempromosikan kawasan menarik, selaras dengan hasrat Kementerian Pelancongan dan Kebudayaan Malaysia yang menyasarkan kedatangan pelancong seramai 30.5 juta orang pada tahun ini.

“Kita berharap mendapat impak positif daripada program seperti ini dan mengalukan mana-mana agensi untuk bekerjasama dengan Tourism Malaysia bagi mempromosikan kawasan pelancongan di negara ini,” ujarnya.

-utusan online.

Angling & Outdoor Recreational Fair 2016 @ Setia City Covention Centre ( 27 ~ 29 May 2016 )

-Rod & Line facebook.

Festival Pantai Port Dickson ( 27 ~ 29 Mei 2016 )

-Festival Pantai Port Dickson facebook.

Magic Of The Night 2016 - 14 Creatively Decorated Boats Set To Sail For 9 Nights At Putrajaya Lake

PUTRAJAYA, 26 May 2016 – Magic of the Night (MOTN) makes its comeback this year with 14 boats set to sail for nine (9) nights on the serene Putrajaya Lake, beginning tomorrow.

Themed “Retro Magic,” MOTN 2016 will feature the revival of contemporary objects and trends of the previous era through the styling, graphics, colours, motifs, music and history embedded in the designs of the boats.

Organised by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC), this 6^th edition of MOTN is held simultaneously with the Royal Floria Putrajaya, beginning 27 May until 4 June 2016 at Anjung Floria, Precinct 4, Putrajaya.

Participating in this year’s MOTN are all the states in Malaysia (except Perlis, Labuan and Kuala Lumpur) as well as Tourism Malaysia and Putrajaya Corporation. These boats will also be competing in four categories, namely Overall Best Boat, Most Creative, Best Lighted and Most Popular which is voted by the public.

STATE
1. Negeri Sembilan
2. Perak
3. Selangor
4. Terengganu
5. Pulau Pinang
6. Johor
7. Kedah
8. Kelantan
9. Melaka
10. Pahang
11. Sabah
12. Sarawak

ORGANISATION

13. Putrajaya Corporation

14. Tourism Malaysia

The public can vote for their favorite boat via ballot boxes that will be provided around MOTN 2016 site or they can go online to vote via MOTAC official Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mymotac beginning 28 May 2016 (Saturday) until 12.00 pm 4 June 2016 (Saturday).

MOTAC is also organizing the MOTN 2016 Photography Contest, from 27 May until 31 May 2016. Participation forms and the terms and conditions for the contest can be downloaded from www.motac.gov.my/motn16. The winners will be announced on 3 June 2016 (Friday).

MOTN 2016 Photography Contest offers cash prizes as seen in the table below.

PRIZES FOR MOTN 2016 PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

First Place RM1,000

Second Place RM800

Third Place RM600

Consolation Prizes (5 winners) RM300

Photos and forms can be submitted by hand or in CDs at MOTN 2016’s site from 8.30pm until 11.00pm on 31 May 2016.

The MOTN 2016 boat parade will begin at 9.00 pm until 10.00 pm every day for the whole 9 days. The boats will then be on a static display until 11.00 pm to enable the public to take pictures.

MOTN 2016 will be officiated by the Minister of Tourism and Culture Malaysia, YB Dato’ Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz on 27 May 2016 (Friday).

For more information, contact Corporate Communications Unit, Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia. Tel: 603-8000 8000.Email:info@motac.gov.my or visit www.motac.gov.my

-Tourism Malaysia.

Royal FLORIA Putrajaya 2016 Set To Be Grander With Support From Smart Partners

The establishment of smart partnerships in organizing the Royal FLORIA Putrajaya has successfully enabled cooperative linkages to be established with 32 agencies that are committed toward the success of the festival.

At a function to introduce Royal FLORIA Putrajaya 2016 Smart Partners, YBhg Datuk Seri Hj Hasim Hj Ismail, the President of Putrajaya Corporation, organizers of Royal FLORIA Putrajaya said, ‘Corporative linkages in the form of smart partnerships with other agencies and corporate bodies has helped reduce the cost borne by the government to organize the event, while enabling FLORIA to be self-sufficient. As such, FLORIA serves as an ideal platform for these agencies to promote their services and products, while educating the public on the importance of appreciating and conserving the natural environment.

While offering the opportunity for various agencies and corporate bodies to participate in developing FLORIA as a key tourism product for Putrajaya, such cooperative linkages also helped to foster a sense of belonging among these agencies and corporations in giving their highest commitment to ensure the successful organization of Royal FLORIA Putrajaya this year,” he added.

During the promotional event, Hotel Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside was introduced as a smart partner of Royal FLORIA Putrajaya, with the signing of a contract to be the “Official Partner Hotel”of Royal FLORIA Putrajaya for three years.

Themed ‘The Magical World of FLORIA’, the Royal FLORIA Putrajaya 2016, organized by Putrajaya Corporation with the support of the Ministries of Federal Territories, Tourism and Culture and Tourism Malaysia, promises to serve up a magnificent exhibition comprising attractions like the Mystical Forest, Chrysanthemum Garden, Mermaid’s World and Candy Courtyard to captivate visitors.

Royal FLORIA Putrajaya is a flower and garden festival organized by Putrajaya Corporation (PPj) since 2007. It has become an annual attraction at Putrajaya since 2009 following tremendous reception from visitors. The festival showcases commercial products from the horticulture and landscaping industry, garden shows, garden designers’ demonstrations and local and foreign floral displays amidst sprawling enchanting garden settings.

Royal FLORIA Putrajaya will be opened to the public from May 27 to June 4 2016 from 9.00 am to 10.30pm (Monday to Thursday) and from 9.00am to 12.00am (Friday to Sunday).

Please access the website: www.floriaputrajaya.com.my for further information.

-Royal Floria Putrajaya website.

AirAsia X To Offer KL-Mauritius Direct Flights From Oct 4

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd today announced Mauritius as the latest destination to its growing route network, offering direct flights from Kuala Lumpur three times a week.

Chief Executive Officer Benyamin Ismail said in line with the announcement, the airline was offering a promotional all-in-fare from as low as RM299 one-way for standard seats and from RM999 one-way for premium flatbeds seats.

The promotional fares are available for online booking from May 26 to June 5, for travel period from Oct 4 until May 22 next year.

"We are sure the announcement of this route with the promotional fare will definitely excite the market, especially here in Malaysia," he told a press conference after the launch of the latest destination here, today.

Benyamin said the flight announcement to Mauritius was also perfectly timed as it connected all the points in the company's vast network across Asia and Australia using the FlyThru service.

He also said AirAsia X would begin operating flights to Hawaii soon after getting the regulatory approvals from the United States.

"We've done everything on our side...just waiting because the process for approvals often take longer than expected, particularly for an airline group that does not have any prior experience with the US market," he added.

Meanwhile, Benjamin was optimistic that AirAsia X would be able to sustain its profitable growth this year.

"The management is very confident and the aim is to maintain this positive momentum," he said, adding AirAsia X was optimistic of achieving higher profit by year-end.

Yesterday, AirAsia X announced a pre-tax profit of RM218.52 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016 compared with a pre-tax loss of RM117.28 million a year ago.

Revenue jumped to RM970.67 million from RM775.37 million, mainly due to the increase in passenger traffic and growth in average base fare.
-bernama.

E-Visa Draws 647,344 Tourists From China - Nazri

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) - The electronic visa (e- visa) programme for tourists from China drew some 647,344 tourists to this country from January to April this year.

Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Aziz said the figure shows an increase from 352,575 tourists over the corresponding period last year.

"The e-visa and electronic tourist registration and information (ENTRI) programmes have drawn more Chinese tourists to this country.

"We are confident the target of four million Chinese tourists this year can be achieved," he said in rely to a supplementary question from Anthony Loke Siew Fook (DAP-Seremban) who asked about the status of e-visa for tourists from China in the Dewan Rakyat, here today.

The e-visa and ENTRI programmes to increase tourist arrivals from China was officially launched in Beijing on March 1.

From March 1 to Dec 31 this year, Chinese tourists can enter Malaysia with ease as they can apply for visa online and print out the e-visa.

E-visa is for those who stay not more 30 days by paying processing fee of 200 yuan (RM128) while ENTRI is for those who stay not more 15 days by paying processing fee of 160 yuan (RM102).

Replying to a question from Loke on a tiff between Tourism Malaysia and AirAsia at 4th International Tourism Expo in China recently, Nazri said a meeting would be held to discuss the issue on Monday.

"A committee will be established to investigate the incident and make recommendations to the minister for further action," he said.

Media reports said Transport Minister Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai demanded an explanation from Tourism Malaysia chairman Wee Choo Keong for allegedly ordering the removal of AirAsia bunting from the expo.

The move prompted reaction from AirAsia chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes who questioned the move on his Facebook page.
-bernama.

8,000 pelancong dijangka kunjungi Taman Negara Kelantan

KEINDAHAN Taman Negara Kelantan Kuala Koh di Gua Musang sehingga April lalu berjaya menarik 5,000 pengunjung. UTUSAN/AIMUNI TUAN LAH

GUA MUSANG 23 Mei – Jabatan Perlindungan Hi­dupan Liar dan Taman Negara (Perhilitan) negeri menyasarkan seramai 8,000 pengunjung melawat Taman Negara Kuala Koh di sini sehingga hujung tahun ini.

Pengarahnya, Mohammad Khairi Ahmad berkata, pihaknya yakin sasaran itu mampu dicapai kerana berdasarkan rekod sejak bulan Januari hingga April tahun ini, seramai 5,000 orang telah mengunjungi taman berkenaan.

Katanya, lebih setahun lalu Taman Negara Kuala Koh telah ditenggelami banjir pada hujung Disember 2014 sehingga menyebabkan kerosakan pelbagai infrastruktur.

“Selepas dilanda banjir, Taman Negara Kuala Koh terpaksa ditutup selama setahun untuk proses membaik pulih infrastruktur sehingga mengalami kemerosotan bilangan pe­ngunjung.

“Kami menerima peruntukkan sebanyak RM2.04 juta bagi memulihkan se­gala kemudahan seperti chalet, jalan, jambatan dan bangunan yang terdapat di Taman Negara ini bagi keselesaan pengunjung,” katanya di sini hari ini.

Menurut Mohamad Khai­ri, Taman Negara Kuala koh telah kembali dibuka mulai Januari lalu dan bilangan pengunjung begitu menggalakkan sama ada dari dalam mahu pun luar negara.

“Tahun ini merupakan Tahun Melawat Kelantan dan Taman Negara Kuala Koh merupakan satu destinasi pelancongan utama yang dikenali umum.

“Pengunjung bukan sa­haja dapat meneroka ke­pelbagaian flora dan fauna tetapi pelbagai kegiatan lasak yang kita tawarkan di sini.

“Antara yang menarik tum­puan pengunjung ke Taman Negara Kuala Koh ialah di sini terdapat dua batang sungai iaitu Sungai Lebir dan Sungai Koh yang merupakan syurga ikan air tawar kepada para pemancing,” katanya.

-utusan online.
http://www.wildlife.gov.my/index.php/en/taman-negara-kelantan.html

Malaysia Takes Home Two TRAVVY AWARDS In New York

PUTRAJAYA, 20 May 2016 – Malaysia added another feather in its cap when it took home two Travvy Awards for the Best City Destination – Asia and the Best Culinary Destination – Asia. Presented by travAlliancemedia, the award ceremony was held on 6 January at New York City’s Gotham Hall.

The annual Travvy Awards, known as the Academy Awards of the travel industry, recognise the highest standards of excellence in the travel industry and honour travel companies, travel products, travel agencies, and destinations for their outstanding achievement.

Travel suppliers, destinations and individuals from all over the world are eligible to submit their nominations to be considered for the honour of being recognised as an innovator in the industry.

This year, nearly 40,000 travel professionals voted on their favourites which determined the 2016 Travvy Awards winners. These winners were honoured during an awards dinner and presentation attended by the finalists, industry leaders and travel professionals.

For more information, a breakdown of categories and to view the full list of winners, please visit www.TravvyAwards.com

ABOUT THE TRAVVY AWARDS

The annual Travvy Awards, presented by travAlliancemedia, recognise the highest standards of excellence in the travel industry and honour travel companies, travel products, travel agencies and destinations for their outstanding achievement – consider it the Academy Awards of the travel industry. Over 39,000 agents — who sell the vast majority of these trips to tens of millions of consumers yearly — vote and award the very best in the travel industry. This represents the largest database of the nation’s foremost leisure-selling, independent travel agents in the country. The selections by agents reflect suppliers and destinations they believe provide the best overall service to their clients. For more information, please visit www.TravvyAwards.com

-Tourism Malaysia.

Royal FLORIA Putrajaya & Magic of The Night 2016 Tour Packages ( 27 May ~ 4 June 2016 ) - UPDATE

-Tourism Malaysia.

2016 Formula 1 Malaysia Grand Prix ( 30 September ~ 2 October 2016 )

The 18th edition of the 2016 FORMULA 1 MALAYSIA GRAND PRIX is held from 30 September to 2 October 2016, the first time it has been moved in the F1 calendar for many years. Coming right after the Singapore F1 Grand Prix, the race offers a unique double F1 treat in Southeast Asia.

With an exciting cluster of events throughout the race week, including a demo run, auto carnival, fan engagement programmes with the drivers, and a spectacular post-race concert, the newly redefined F1 is not to be missed! 

Families looking forward to soaking up the thrills at Sepang can enjoy an improved family-friendly activities at the circuit with the ever popular X-track returning on popular demand, showcasing motorsports-themed thrills such as drifting, rallying, go-karting, ATV rides and more, for fans of all ages.

Get your tickets from:

Online at www.AirAsiaRedtix.com

-AirAsia RedTix.

Park Hotel Group to make Malaysian debut

Park Hotel Group will open its first hotel in Malaysia with a Malacca property scheduled to open in the first half of 2019.

The group signed a management contract for Park Hotel Melaka with a subsidiary of Malaysian developer Jaya Mapan last Friday, marking a step forward in the group’s Asia-Pacific expansion following the opening of Park Hotel Nusa Dua in Indonesia late last year.

Featuring 245 keys over 16 storeys, the new property will sit alongside retail outlets, offices, and serviced apartments that form mixed-use development The Green, located in the entertainment and business district of Kota Laksamana.

Facilities at the new-build hotel include a bistro, rooftop bar, infinity pool, sauna, gymnasium and meeting spaces for 30-100 pax.

Attractions such as the historical A’Famosa fortress, St Paul’s Church and Baba and Nyonya Museum are 10 minutes away, while the commercial area in Melaka Raya is within five minutes from the hotel.

Commenting on the significance of Malacca in the group’s expansion strategy, Allen Law, Park Hotel Group’s CEO, said: “Malaysia’s international tourist arrivals increased from 16 to 26 million over the last 10 years... and Malacca, as its historical city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site will receive increased attention and visits as it continues to develop.”

Mohd Rafin, Park Hotel Group's chief corporate officer, added that Malacca is a major destination that the government is “putting a lot of efforts in”, pointing to upcoming developments such as the 609-acre Melaka Gateway precinct.

As well, Park Hotel Melaka will open in time to benefit from the expected increase in tourist footfall after the launch of Impression Melaka in 2018, a famed musical production to be performed outside China for the first time, added Rafin.

The group, which operates 11 hotels in Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China and Japan, hopes to grow its portfolio by “two to three hotels per year”, with Park Hotel Farrer Park in Singapore set to open this year and a new property in Australia's Adelaide slated for 2018.

South Korea is likely to be the next market in line, shared the group with reporters last week.

-TTG Asia.

Use Natural Heritage In Campuses To Create Tourism Packages - Idris Jusoh

SINTOK, May 22 (Bernama) -- Public universities in Malaysia are encouraged to use the natural heritage in campuses to create educational and ecotourism products that are able to attract local and foreign tourists.

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh said the universities would also able to generate revenue through optimising their natural assets.

"Maybe it is more towards educational tourism, where informal education is provided for visitors," he said after launching Discover UUM 2016 here, today.

He said although UUM is located in a remote area in the north, it had made wise use of surrounding natural resources to attract visitors.

"Although it is located quite far away, UUM has tourism products such as a deer farm and a pet farm with ostriches, geese, and ducks," he said.

UUM, which houses over 20,000 students, also has a 1,061-acre jungle named Hutan Sintok, which is thousands of years old.

It has over 3,000 sandalwood trees and centuries-old trees known as the 'Three Siblings', which would delight nature lovers.

Meanwhile, UUM vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Seri Dr Mohamed Mustafa Ishak said over one million visitors are expected to attend Discover UUM 2016, which offers over 15 tour packages.

UUM has recorded 300,000 visitors since January and expects to generate revenue of up to RM5 million, said Mohamed.

The packages include Sintok package, Cengal package, Students package, recreation and tourism packages.

Visitors will be taken around UUM to see attractions such as the ostrich and deer parks, golf course, go-kart circuit, in addition to jungle trekking activities.

At the event, UUM also launched UUMWiFi, which offers free Wi-Fi for local communities in four locations around Changlun and Sintok.
-bernama.
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