Taiping Has Unique Features To Hold Prestigious Events - Nazri

Kenyan runner Thomas Muli received a medal and RM800 in cash as champion
of the Raintown Half Marathon from Datuk Mohammad Zahir

TAIPING, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Taiping has special uniqueness and attractions to hold prestigious events like the Raintown Half Marathon to draw visitors, said Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz.

He said the organising of such an event which attracted up to 4,000 participants could help boost tourism here and generate income for the local residents.

"The participants most probably come with their families and would spend on accommodation, shopping including for souvenirs, and on food and beverages.

"Such a situation is good for promoting Taiping as a tourist destination and boosting the local economy," he said at the closing of the Raintown Half Marathon at Dataran Warisan Taiping, here, today.

The text of his speech was read out by state Industry, Investment and Corridor Development Committee chairman Datuk Mohammad Zahir Abdul Khalid.

"Taiping has 23 tourism products for people to visit and 10 types of food that are iconic to the town," Nazri said.

He hoped that the Perak government and other tourism entities like Tourism Perak, Destination Perak and Tourism Malaysia Perak could give continuous support and assistance to the organising of exciting activities in Taipung.

The Raintown Half Marathon was divided into seven categories including the 21km men's open, which was won by Kenyan runner Thomas Muli who received a medal and RM800 in cash.
-bernama.

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Live in KL 2016 ( 24 September 2016 )

After spending the past year touring around the world, Postmodern Jukebox (PMJ) are returning to Kuala Lumpur for another spectacular show and we are all jazz-hands-excited! Scott Bradlee, being the leader of the pack has transformed the face of YouTube along with his band of talented musicians capturing a whopping 2 million subscribers since they first appeared on the scene in 2008.

Their videos have gained 300 million views since last year alone, totalling more than 500 million views to date. Together with several American Idol alumni members and outstanding vocalists, PMJ has produced numerous viral videos and have won over fans all over the globe. On top of that, their live shows are really one of a kind. Highly entertaining, full of energy and a whole lot of fun! Trust us, you do not want to miss this!

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox Live in KL will be held on September 24^th at KL Live.

Join us for THE BEST SHOW EVER!

-www.ticketpro.com.my

KL copter tour launched

KUALA LUMPUR: Now you can take to the skies of Kuala Lumpur following the launch of a helicopter tour of the city.

Called the KL Sky Tour and operated by Cempaka Heli­copters in collaboration with the City Hall and the Kuala Lumpur Tourism Bureau, the flights take off from a helipad at Tasik Titiwangsa.

The service was launched by Transport Ministry special adviser Tan Sri M. Kayveas and Deputy Federal Territories Minister Senator Datuk Loga Bala Mohan.

Among those who attended the launch were Cempaka Helicopters chairman Datuk Zakaria Abdul Rahman and executive director Datuk James Ashley Greaves.

Greaves pointed out that the helicopter tour was unmatched for a city tour compared to any other helicopter tours around the world as not only were there city skylines, there were mountains and jungles all only minutes away by air.“We thank City Hall for providing this great location for the helipad,” said Zakaria.

The shortest ride lasts six minutes and includes all the iconic landmarks of Kuala Lumpur but there are also rides of 15, 30 and 45 minutes for those with greater spending power, the longest of which goes all the way to Genting Highlands and back.

Prices start from RM198 not including GST but a flight needs a minimum of three people.

Cempaka Helicopters is already operating aerial tours around Langkawi but there are plans to expand the network to cover more destinations in Peninsular Malaysia.

The tours are open for bookings at www.klskytour.com.

-thestar online.

Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix 2016 @ Sepang International Circuit ( 28 ~ 30 October 2016 )

Held on 28-30 October 2016, just 4 weeks after the Malaysia F1 Grand Prix, the two biggest international motorsports events make for a high adrenaline October in Malaysia. Fans can expect an even bigger and better Shell Malaysia Motorcycle Grand Prix 2016, with passionate rivalry on the track and a spectacular motocarnival for passionate two-wheel motorsports enthusiasts off the track.

With more than 100 booths, the motocarnival offers just about everything a fan could want. MotoGP race week, arguably the best two-wheel motorsports festival in Southeast Asia, extends across the Klang Valley, with off-track entertainment, fan engagement with riders and other exciting activities. Local fans will definitely want to root for Adam Norrodin, who is making his Malaysia MotoGP debut as a SIC Racing team rookie, and not forgetting, cheer on national favourites Hafizh Syahrin in the Moto 2 category and Khairul Idham Pawi in Moto 3 category.

Get your tickets from:

Online at www.AirAsiaRedtix.com

-AirAsia RedTix.

The Colours Of Malaysia Presented By The Malaysia Traditional Orchestra @ MaTiC Kuala Lumpur ( 2 ~ 3 September 2016 )

-Matic MY facebook.

Potensi majukan sektor pelancongan kecantikan dan kesihatan

MELAKA 25 Ogos – Kepakaran pa­ra penyelidik tempatan serta per­sekitaran semula jadi menjadikan Malaysia antara destinasi paling sesuai untuk pembangunan sektor pelanco­ngan kecantikan dan kesihatan.

Ketua Menteri, Datuk Seri Idris Haron berkata, negara ini mempunyai segala yang diperlukan da­lam menjadikan sektor tersebut lebih berkembang maju serta mampu memberi pulangan ekonomi.

Menurutnya, kesejahteraan dan kecantikan asli negara ini yang menyediakan latar belakang semula jadi sesuai dijadikan spa tradisional, pusat kecantikan dan kesihatan serta pusat pakar yang menggabungkan rawatan kecantikan kesihatan dengan elemen pelancongan.

“Pelancongan kecantikan dan kesihatan mampu menjadi sektor yang dinamik serta berpotensi menyumbang kepada ekonomi negara selain menggalakkan gaya hidup sihat di kalangan masyarakat.

“Jika sektor ini menggabungkan pengetahuan tradisional dengan teknologi yang diperolehi daripada usaha kajian dan pembangunan (R&D), saya yakin ia akan menggerakkan negara ke satu tahap seterusnya menjadikan Malaysia sebagai destinasi terbaik pelanco­ngan kecantikan dan kesihatan kepada pelancong mahupun rakyat tempatan,” katanya.

Beliau berkata demikian ketika merasmikan Persidangan Antarabangsa Bioteknologi Industri Kecantikan dan Kesihatan (ICBWI) ke­enam di sini baru-baru ini.

Teks ucapan beliau di­bacakan Pengerusi Ja­­watankuasa Pelajaran, Pengajian Tinggi, Sains dan Teknologi, Teknologi Hijau dan I­novasi negeri, Datuk Md. Yunos Husin.

Yang turut hadir, Tim­­balan Pengerusi Ja­­­watankuasa Pelajaran, Pengajian Tinggi, Sains dan Teknologi, Teknologi Hijau dan Inovasi negeri, Datuk Md. Rawi Mahmud dan Pengerusi ICBWI, Prof. Dr. Moha­mad Roji Sarmidi.

Idris berkata, pengkomersialan hasil R&D oleh penyelidik negara seterusnya dapat memberi faedah terus kepada negara dan kerjasama yang dijalankan dalam bidang tersebut amat penting bagi menghasilkan produk berkesan yang dapat memenuhi ke­perluan pasaran.

Katanya, bidang-bidang seperti kosmeseutikal, nutraseutikal dan nutrikosmetik me­rupakan segmen industri kecantikan dan kesihatan yang sedang berkembang maju di seluruh dunia.

“Sehubungan itu, trend terbaharu dalam kajian yang mempromosikan produksi nutrisi makanan, pertanian, kosmetik berkesan dan selamat perlu diberi penekanan dan dikongsikan agar dapat memberi faedah kepada semua,” katanya.

Sementara itu tambah beliau, persidangan itu merupakan langkah terbaik dalam memastikan perkongsian idea dan kepakaran dalam bidang berkenaan terutamanya berkaitan teknologi.

Penganjuran ICBWI ini juga, katanya, adalah usaha bijak untuk mempromosikan kecantik­an kesihatan yang kelak dapat membantu mengurangkan kos penjagaan kesihatan di kalangan masyarakat negara ini.

-utusan online.

KLGCC now known as Tournament Players Club

Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Hajah Haminah make a putt during the launch of KLGCC new name, Tournament Players Club Kuala Lumpur. - S. S. KANESAN / The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club (KLGCC) have been given a new identity and will now be known as the Tournament Players Club Kuala Lumpur (TPCKL).

They successfully acquired the licensing rights as Asia’s first golf facility to join the USPGA Tour’s prestigious TPC network.

The name change is a timely boost ahead of an action-packed October where TPCKL will host the only official PGA Tour FedExCup event in South East Asia - the CIMB Classic (20-23) – and the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia (27-30).

They also hold the distinction of being the first TPC-branded facility in Asia to host a PGA Tour event.

TPCKL chairman and managing director Datuk Ir Jauhari Hamidi: “The agreement with the PGA Tour is a recognition of TPCKL’s tournament-grade golf courses, world-class facilities and services as well as commitment to excellence.

“With this new relationship, we aspire to elevate TPCKL’s status further as the number one golf club in South East Asia.”

The launch was officiated by the Raja Permaisuri Agong, Tuanku Hajah Haminah on Wednesday.

-thestar online.
http://tpckl.com/

SuperStar Libra to homeport in Penang throughout 2017

Star Cruises will be homeporting the SuperStar Libra in Penang from September 23 through to December 31, 2017.

It will offer three itineraries during this period, a one-night ocean cruise, and two different three-night sailings with calls at Krabi and Phuket for shore excursions.

The ship offers over 718 staterooms and amenities including a karaoke lounge, spa, gym, beauty salon, outdoor pool and an array of F&B offerings and duty-free shops.

Onboard entertainment and leisure programmes such as a magic show and themed parties are also available.

-TTG Asia.
http://www.starcruises.com/en/home/ships/superstar-libra/introduction.aspx

2016 Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix @ Sepang International Circuit ( 30 September ~ 2 October 2016 )

The 18^th 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.

-www.sepangcircuit.com

Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon makes a comeback

Participants running up to the peak in previous Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon.

KOTA KINABALU: The annual Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon, which was put on hold for one year following the June 5 earthquake in 2015, is back.

The climbathon this year promises new challenges for climbers due to the new route that was carved out after the previous trail was damaged in the quake.

Up to 120 experienced climbers are welcomed to join in this event come Oct 16.

The race will be flagged off at Kinabalu Park and runners will make their way up to the summit of the 4,095.2m-high Mt Kinabalu before descending down and crossing the finish line back at the park.

However, participants will have to use the newly opened trail located on a higher elevation, promising new challenges for runners and a breathtaking view.

For safety reasons, the race this time is only opened to qualified participants recommended by their respective national federations or have finished the race within the time limit in previous years’ Climbathon.

While casual runners may take an average of two days to scale the mountain, professional mountain runners can clock as fast as four hours.

The public is invited to witness this annual sporting event dubbed the World’s Toughest Mountain Race and cheer for runners at Malaysia’s first Unesco World Heritage Site.

Interested individuals must register before the closing date on Sept 30.

They can contact Winceslaus Gerald Autine of Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn Bhd at 088-232121 or email wences@sabahtourism.com, or visit the website at www.climbathon.my for more details.

-thestar online.

CIMB Extends Commitment to CIMB Classic through 2020

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: CIMB Group, the title sponsor of CIMB Classic since its inception in 2010, today announced the extension of its title sponsorship of the golf tournament through 2020.

The four-year extension reflects the success of the only official PGA TOUR FedExCup event in Southeast Asia, which is also the richest in the region with a purse of USD7 million. Since it was first staged, the tournament has attracted world class professionals like Tiger Woods, Henrik Stenson, Adam Scott, Sergio Garcia, Ernie Els and Ryo Ishikawa. CIMB Classic, being one of most prestigious and biggest sporting events in the region, has undoubtedly boosted Malaysia’s position as a golfing tourism destination, attracting an audience from all over Asia annually.

Speaking at the press conference, Tengku Dato’ Sri Zafrul Aziz, Group Chief Executive, CIMB Group commented, “CIMB Classic has firmly placed Malaysia on the PGA TOUR calendar, and we are pleased to continue our title sponsorship of the tournament, which has grown from strength to strength over the last six years. Today’s announcement is a clear demonstration of the Group’s appreciation to PGA TOUR and our firm commitment to further develop CIMB Classic into a top golf event not only in Malaysia but also in ASEAN. The tournament continues to generate quite a following and we will continue to deliver an exceptional experience for players and fans alike.”

“Since its inception six years ago, the CIMB Classic has established an important international presence for the TOUR during the early portion of the FedExCup schedule,” PGA TOUR Commissioner Tim Finchem said. “As a preeminent banking institution in Southeast Asia that is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, CIMB has provided the critical support needed for the tournament to develop and prosper. I had the opportunity to attend the CIMB Classic last year and was very impressed not only by what I saw, but by the potential it has for future growth. We are thrilled that CIMB will continue its sponsorship and we look forward to working with CIMB on continuing and strengthening our successful presence in Malaysia.”

The CIMB Classic was introduced in 2010 as an unofficial event before becoming a FedExCup tournament in 2013. Co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour and Professional Golf Association of Malaysia, it is held at the Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club and features a limited field of 78 players. Qualifiers include the top 60 available players from the previous season’s FedExCup Points list, the top-10 available money leaders from the Asian Tour Order of Merit and eight sponsor exemptions, which include two Malaysians.

Justin Thomas of the United States is the reigning champion. The upcoming CIMB Classic will be held from 20 - 23 October and is the second tournament of the 2016-17 PGA TOUR schedule. 
-www.cimbclassic.com

Sultan Ibrahim titah kerajaan negeri terus tingkat kemudahan di pulau

Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar bergambar selepas menyelam ke dasar laut di Pulau Mensirip bagi merasmikan Peti Pos Dasar Laut Diraja dan meletakkan logo rasmi Sultan Johor di atas peti pos di Mersing, Johor, semalam. BERNAMA

MERSING 22 Ogos – Sultan Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar berpuas hati dengan kemajuan dan pembangunan di gugusan kepulauan yang terdapat di daerah ini.

Walau bagaimanapun, bagin­da bertitah supaya kerajaan ne­geri terus meningkatkan pembangu­nan, khususnya penyedia­an infrastruktur untuk kemudahan dan keselesaan warga pulau.

“Kembara Jelajah Pulau kali ini ada peningkatan. Saya harap kerajaan negeri meneruskan ker­ja infra (kemudahan) untuk penduduk pulau,” titah baginda ketika ditemui selepas majlis penutupan Kembara Jelajah Pulau Mersing 2016 di Pulau Sibu, dekat sini hari ini.

Yang turut hadir, Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin; Setiausaha Kerajaan Ne­geri, Datuk Ismail Karim dan barisan ahli Exco kerajaan negeri.

Sultan Ibrahim bertitah, sumber air bersih yang disalur ke semua pulau di daerah ini juga semakin bertambah baik yang boleh dimanfaatkan semua penduduk.

“(Bekalan) air nampak sudah bagus selain bantuan daripada Jabatan Agama Islam Johor (JAIJ) juga bagus,” titah baginda.

Kembara Jelajah Pulau Mer­sing 2016 yang berlangsung selama dua hari bermula semalam menyaksikan Sultan Ibrahim me­lawat ke lapan pulau di sekitar perairan daerah ini.

Jelajah tersebut yang melibatkan jarak pelayaran lebih 500 kilometer itu juga termasuk dalam siri Kembara Mahkota Johor (KMJ) yang kini memasuki edisi ke-20.

-utusan online.

Travelers can now preview travel packages on offer at upcoming Matta Fair

KUALA LUMPUR: Travelers and adventure seekers can now have a preview of travel packages that will be offered during the upcoming Matta Fair.

Over 450 packages from up to 100 travel agents would be catalogued online, on www.matta.travel, provided by Smart Online Travel Assistant (Sota).

Sota CEO Joanna Liao said the site allows travelers to look at what is on offer during the Matta Fair, which would be held from Sept 2-4 at the Putra World Trade Centre.

"The site also allows smaller agents to offer unique and niche packages like caving, traveling to Uzbekistan or Boracay. "Such niche packages would be harder to find at the actual fair itself so the site makes it easier for travelers to target their desired travel packages and purchase them at the Matta Fair," she said at a recent press conference.

Liao said that while browsing through the travel packages, consumers could email participating agents directly to request for more information or to make requests for customised packages.

"By bringing together multiple agents onto a single online platform, consumers benefit from the ability to access a wider variety of travel packages whilst having the assurance that they are dealing with legitimate and licensed travel agents."

Matta chief executive officer (CEO) Phua Tai Neng said all packages on the website are offered by tour agencies that were registered under the Tourism and Culture Ministry. "So there isn't any worry of fraud," he added. He also said they were expecting more than 100,000 visitors with a total sales of RM200 million.

Also present at the press conference were Matta secretary-general Nigel Wong, Themed Attractions Resorts & Hotels Sdn Bhd (TAR&H) chief marketing officer Philip Whittaker and Legoland Malaysia marketing director Thila Munusamy. Meanwhile, Whittaker said TAR&H would be offering up to 40 per cent discounts on tickets and passes for Puteri Harbour indoor attractions in Johor and KidZania in Kuala Lumpur. 

Also in conjunction with the Matta Fair, families can enjoy discounted rates at Legoland Malaysia Resort of up to 40 per cent off on the family package and in anticipation of the park's latest attraction, Lego Ninjago: The Ride. "The package includes accommodation at Legoland Hotel, buffet breakfast and two days combo tickets for five people. "We also have up to 35 per cent discount on annual passes, giving visitors unlimited entries for 12 months," she said.
-nst online.

Malaysia Airlines enjoys record bookings – sale extended by one day – London from RM999, Jeddah RM199 and Penang RM99

image: Malaysia Airlines facebook

Sepang, 23 August 2016:  Malaysia Airlines is extending the turnaround sale by one day due to massive demand.  The sale saw the booking systems enjoy 5 times the normal traffic. To assist our travel agents and customers, Malaysia Airlines has added 10,000 more seats on its London route, at RM999 one way on Economy. The offer now ends a day later, at midnight 25 August.

Malaysia Airlines’ Chief Executive Officer Peter Bellew said, “The campaign has been so popular that we have broken the internet! Our loyal customers have an extra day to buy more great value seats on London.  It has been a super year for the airline and we want to celebrate with our customers. Bookings are flooding in right across the world on this unique sale. ” 

Malaysia airlines fares are all-inclusive with no hidden charges.  Our customers get a free generous baggage allowance of 30kg, great free meals, free credit card charges and no hidden extras.

For travel from 2 Sept 2016-8 March 2017, guests can now book tickets from Kuala Lumpur to London from RM999 one way, Perth from RM379 one way and Hong Kong from RM339 one way.  The airline is also offering flights from Kota Kinabalu to Shanghai from RM279 one way and Tokyo from RM499 one way.  Domestic destinations are also on offer from RM99 one way.

To enjoy this promotion, guests can book their tickets via its travel agents, call centre at 1300 88 3000, mobile app MHmobile or visit www.malaysiaairlines.com.

-Malaysia Airlines.

Rhythm's Of Kinabalu 2016 - Sabah Authentic Musical Concert ( 9 & 10 September 2016 )

-JKKN Sabah facebook.

Pulau Pinang Tarik Minat Pemerhati Burung Dari Dalam Dan Luar Negara

SEBERANG PERAI UTARA, 20 Ogos 2016 – Penganjuran “Bengkel Pembangunan Pakej Bird Watching Pulau Pinang 2016” di Homestay Lahar Yooi di sini hari ini bertujuan memberi pendedahan kepada para pengusaha inap desa dan pengusaha agensi pelancongan Pulau Pinang mengenai aktiviti memerhati burung sebagai tarikan terbaru bagi segmen pelancongan minat khas di negeri ini.

Bengkel sehari yang buat julung kalinya diadakan ini merupakan inisiatif Tourism Malaysia Pulau Pinang dan mendapat kerjasama daripada Persatuan Pencinta Alam Malaysia, Jabatan Perhilitan Pulau Pinang, Jabatan Perhutanan Pulau Pinang dan Persatuan Homestay Pulau Pinang.

Seramai 60 orang peserta daripada 11 inap desa dan 15 agensi pelancongan dari seluruh Pulau Pinang telah menyertai bengkel tersebut.

Pengarah Tourism Malaysia Pulau Pinang Harun Pilus berkata “Tourism Malaysia ingin mempopularkan aktiviti memerhati burung dalam kalangan pelancong domestik dan menarik minat pemerhati burung dari luar negara ke Pulau Pinang memandangkan negeri ini merupakan habitat kepada lebih daripada 150 spesies burung dan juga menjadi tempat persinggahan burung-burung hijrah.”

Menurut Yang di-Pertua Majlis Perbandaran Seberang Perai YBhg. Dato’ Maimunah Mohd Sharif, bengkel ini juga merupakan landasan terbaik bagi membantu dan menggalakkan para pengusaha inap desa dan pengusaha agensi pelancongan untuk bekerjasama membangunkan pakej-pakej pelancongan memerhati burung apatah lagi lokasi-lokasi memerhati burung di Pulau Pinang ini adalah berdekatan dengan inap-inap desa.

“Perkara yang paling utama ialah aktiviti memerhati burung ini boleh memberi pendidikan kepada masyarakat tempatan untuk menghargai burung dan memahami burung sebagai sebahagian daripada alam semulajadi dan kepentingannya dalam ekosistem,” sambung beliau lagi.

Antara spesies burung yang boleh dilihat di Pulau Pinang ialah Asian Fairy Bluebird, Hairy Backed Bul-Bul, Changeable Hawk-Eagle, Red Broadbill, Asia Paradise Flycatcher, Brahminy Kite dan spesies burung terancam seperti Spotted Greenshank Tringa Guttifer.

Pembangunan pakej-pakej pelancongan memerhati burung ini akan dapat menambah variasi kepada kempen Cuti-Cuti 1Malaysia ‘Dekat Je’ dan mempelbagaikan lagi produk pelancongan di Pulau Pinang.

STATISTIK

Berdasarkan laporan Jabatan Imigresen Cawangan Negeri Pulau Pinang, jumlah ketibaan pelancong asing ke Pulau Pinang pada 2015 ialah seramai 1,303,780 orang iaitu meningkat sebanyak 1.5% berbanding1,284,999 pada tahun 2014.

Berdasarkan laporan Bahagian Perancangan Strategik, Tourism Malaysia pula, jumlah penginap hotel (domestik dan antarabangsa) di Pulau Pinang ialah seramai 6,347,618 pada tahun 2015 dan seramai 6,847,569 orang pada tahun 2014.

-Tourism Malaysia.

Wildlife Photography Tours @ Taman Negara, Malaysia By Jenut Holidays

Wildlife photography tours  and workshop in Taman Negara offers you a delightful opportunity and sense of adventure in getting to know Malaysia’s Premier National Park in an exciting way by working with your camera in  the wilderness. 

At Jenut Holidays, our wildlife photography tours will include services of a photographer and a nature guide. Providing good photography tours, a comfortable stay and safety precautions to the customer are our main priorities. 

Our Wildlife Photography Specialist and Wildlife Nature Guides

Our Wildlife Photography Specialist and Wildlife Nature Guides

Our Wildlife Photography Specialist and Wildlife Nature Guides

Our Wildlife Photography Specialist and Wildlife Nature Guides

We emphasis on  smaller group with  maximum of 6 participants  in order to get  good working condition and for customer satisfaction. The tours are suitable for both amateur & professional photographers alike, with  minimum stay of 4 Days 3 Nights (includes one night stay at wildlife observation hide) and can be extended for several more days, depending to client request. 

One of our wildlife photography outings in Kuala Tahan

One of our wildlife photography outings in Kuala Tahan

One of our wildlife photography outings in Kuala Tahan

One of our wildlife photography outings in Kuala Tahan

Whatever your choice is, you are guaranteed a truly exceptional photographic experience with one of Malaysia’s very best bird and wildlife photographer!

-Jenut Holidays Sdn Bhd.

Solid Sixth For Kornfeil At Home Grand Prix

Brno, Czech Republic– Sunday 21st August

Circuit: Automotodrom Brno
Circuit Length: 5.4 km

As the rain clouds descended upon the Automotodrom Brno, DRIVE M7 SIC Racing Team rider Jakub Kornfeil concluded his Home Grand Prix with a solid 6th place finish.
Adding more valuable points to his Championship position, the 23-year-old retains 10th place overall.

Following a superb Warm Up that saw Adam Norrodin finish the first wet practice of the weekend in 7th place, the Malaysian rookie began the 19 lap race with high hopes.
Despite making a good start off the line, Norrodin found himself being reined in on the opening lap, sending him back down the field to 22nd place. Working hard, the 18-year-old looked to have found his rhythm as he battled his way back through the field to 16th place, until an unfortunate mistake at turn ten saw the Malaysian rider crash out.

Johan Stigefelt – Team Manager
“It was a difficult race today; in these conditions it’s very hard to keep the concentration all the way through. Jakub made a good start and pushed very well at the beginning. He was in the front and up to P2 but he said it was very difficult to keep the speed and lap times consistent. The group behind caught him and he tried to hold them off as much as he could; he did a good job. Finishing top six in these conditions is very good, so we are pleased. Adam had a great warm up this morning, so we had high hopes for him in the race. Unfortunately he made another mistake in the wet and crashed out. This is not good and I’m not happy with it of course but Adam is OK, he’s not hurt and that’s the most important thing. He did a good qualifying in the dry yesterday and he has definitely made progress this weekend, so we just have to look forward now and keep moving in the right direction.”

#84 Jakub Kornfeil: P6
“I feel okay after the race; I hope that I made the Czech supporters happy because that is the most important thing to me here. From the beginning of the race for sure it looked like we could possibly take a podium; I wanted to go as fast as possible from the beginning to break away and take an advantage. Unfortunately there were many riders still right behind me. I did my best but I couldn’t go any faster. In the end, around the last six laps, there was a lot more surface water on track and the wet tyres were starting to lose their grip. This combination was not good for me and from one lap to another I went three seconds slower and this was the big problem with today’s race. Nevertheless I have to say thanks to the team for the great bike. Sixth position is good for us because we leave Brno with more points for the Championship.”

#7 Adam Norrodin: DNF
“From the beginning of the race I felt really confident because we had such a good warm up. I made a good start off the line but then other riders were passing me on the straight, so I dropped back to P22 on the first lap. I knew I had to hurry up and catch the front group. I started to catch the riders in front and one by one I managed to work my way up to P16. The rider in front of me was pushing hard to make a good lap time to catch the group in front, so I decided to just stay behind him and make a good rhythm the same as him; I didn’t want to start fighting and lose the group ahead. It was working but then in turn ten I tried to close the gap a lot more and crashed. I didn’t expect it at all because I was riding so smooth but the rear wheel just slid right round and I high-sided. I’m sorry to the team and my mechanics for this race. I will come back stronger.”

-SIC Racing Team facebook.
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