Mount Kinabalu Climbathon makes comeback this Sunday after 7 years

 

Former Mount Kinabalu Climbathon winner Safrey Sumping and his elder brother Sapirin at the Mount Kinabalu summit during training. Photo courtesy of Safrey Sumping

KOTA KINABALU: A total of 206 mountain runners are expected to battle for top honors in the 31st Mount Kinabalu Climbathon, making a comeback in Kundasang this Sunday.

Adrenaline junkies from 17 countries will compete in the race up and down the 4,095m summit, which boasts a prize purse of RM77,700 across three categories: elite men (74 runners), elite women (60), and men veterans (72).

After a seven-year hiatus, the 26.6km race will see old guards and new talents hitting the Timpohon trail in their quest for the title and the top cash prize of RM8,000 in each category.

Mountain guides, porters, park rangers, and members of the Fire and Rescue Department's Mountain Search and Rescue Unit (Mosar) will be the local 'flag bearers' against the international field of participants, alongside fellow Malaysians. Notably, 33 runners are from Selangor and 13 from Kuala Lumpur.

Among the top-ranked male runners, based on past performances and recent achievements in the Southeast Asian region, are Kiulu brothers Roger, 33, and Walter Herman, 35, Vinson Ramos from the Philippines, and Indonesian Putra Julio Ekdo Badayu.

Filipina Sandi Menchi Catlona Abahan, a two-time winner in 2016 and 2017, will be the top seed in the women's race, but local runner Ahineh Dainin will also be in contention.

In the men's veterans category, former winner Safrey Sumping, 41, is an early favorite, but he will face competition from his older brother Sapirin, Brunei runner Zainor Sam Md Zain, and local athlete Daved Simpat.

Former elite champion Guianus Salagan noted a keen buildup among local runners and intense anticipation regarding potential strong challengers from outside. The 57-year-old extreme athlete last participated in the race in 2016.

The race route will take runners from the park to the summit via the Timpohon trail and back to the finish line near the park headquarters. If the weather is poor, the race will be shortened, and runners will turn back at the Panalaban area (3,200m).

"I will not be running this time, but like many other enthusiasts, I find this race interesting because it's been seven years," said Salagan, a three-time consecutive international winner from 1997 and the first Malaysian to claim the crown from foreign competitors.

Since 1988, the title has been held by various international athletes, including Nepalese Gurkhas Sundar Linthap and Kusang Gurung, and Briton Ian Holmes from 1994 to 1996. "From my conversations with local runners, it's hard to gauge their competitiveness, as most have not raced against each other for quite some time," he added.

"Only a short section of the race is on the road; the rest involves wooden steps, dirt tracks, and boulders. For newcomers, it will not be easy."

Sabah Parks opened the trail for competitors on Sept 6, allowing them to train by running up and down the mountain to Panalaban in preparation for the main event.

Last held in 2017, the climbathon was initially introduced as an in-house race at Kinabalu National Park in the 1980s to identify the fittest climbers for emergencies before evolving into a national and later an international race in 1988.

A total of 235 officials are involved, including representatives from Sabah Parks, Ranau and Likas hospitals, the Civil Defence Department, Sabah Amateur Radio Society, police,  People's Volunteers Corps (Rela), Sabah Tourism Board, and Seri Pelancongan Sabah, among others.

-nst online.

Indahnya Putrajaya @ International Tourism & Cultures Exhibition & Conference 2024 @ World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur ( 3 ~ 6 Oktober 2024 )

 

JOM KE INTAC 2024 (INTERNATIONAL TOURISM & CULTURES EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE)

Jom kunjungi booth INDAHNYA PUTRAJAYA di World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur pada 3 hingga 6 Oktober 2024 (Khamis hingga Ahad) ini.

Rakan-rakan pengusaha dan penggiat industri pelancongan domestik kembali dengan kebersamaan di bawah pasukan promosi Indahnya Putrajaya di Dewan Tun Razak 3, Level 3 akan menawarkan pelbagai pakej menarik destinasi pelancongan antaranya :-

Cruise Tasik Putrajaya

Taman Ekuestrian Putrajaya

Souq Putrajaya

Hotel Pulse Grande Putrajaya

Wetland Studios Putrajaya

Hotel Everly Putrajaya

Glow Glamping Putrajaya

Lake Recreation Centre

Wetland Adventure Park

Informasi mengenai taman-taman Putrajaya

& Pelbagai cenderahati menarik menanti anda di booth Perbadanan Putrajaya.

Masuk adalah percuma!

-Perbadanan Putrajaya.

Ohsem Perak Showcase 2024 @ Medan Mara Kuala Lumpur ( 2 ~ 4 Oktober 2024 )

 

𝗠𝗢𝗛 𝗞𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗥 𝗞𝗘 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗞 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰

Pelbagai produk pelancongan Perak akan datang di Kuala Lumpur komer!!! Ater sape-sape yang nak bercuti tu, boleh la datang sini set tarikh...

Ada Kuak Hill Resort, Gopeng Glamping, Pangkor Beach Resort dan pelbagai lagi pengusaha!!!

Komer jangan risau, makanan dari Perak pun kami bawak kesane!!! Ade Miker Pizza, Rendang Tok Yeop, Pekasam Hakak Maneh dan banyak lagi!!!

Jangan lupe kosongkan kalendar komer:

Tarikh : 2 - 4 Oktober 2024

Masa : 8.00 Pagi - 6.00 Petang

Tempat : Medan MARA, Kuala Lumpur

MOH KOMER...ATER JANGAN LUPE YERR JUMPE DISANE...

-MARA Negeri Perak.

Borneo Arts Festival 2024 @ Kompleks Ujana Kewangan, Labuan ( 27 ~ 29 September 2024 )

 

Borneo Art Festival 2024 kembali merancakkan lagi kebudayaan dan kesenian Wilayah Persekutuan Labuan pada 27 September sehingga 29 September 2024 bertempat di Kompleks Ujana Kewangan, Labuan.

BAF 2024 kali ini akan mengadakan TIGA (3) Acara utama yang bakal dipertandingkan dengan mempertaruhkan sejumlah hadiah wang tunai yang menarik , piala beserta anugerah sampingan.

Link bagi maklumat lebih lanjut ;

https://drive.google.com/.../1Ih72QkgvZVvVh0UJ4XMeIMMYRtS...

1. Pertandingan Tarian Kreatif Borneo bertemakan Adat Membina Rumah menawarkan hadiah wang tunai beserta Piala.

Titanium RM 15,000.00

Platinum RM 7,000.00

Gold RM 5,000.00

1. Pertandingan Tingkah Geruh (Battle) beserta Piala

Titanium RM 6,000.00

Platinum RM 3,000.00

Gold RM 2,000.00

2. Pertandingan Rekaan Fesyen Kostum National Kontemporari bertemakan NYIRU menawarkan hadiah wang tunai beserta Piala.

Johan RM 6,000.00

Naib.J RM 4,000.00

Tempat ke-3 RM 3,000.00

Tempat ke-4 RM 1,500.00

Tempat ke-5 RM 1,500.00

Turut diadakan acara baharu iaitu Pertandingan Busana Tradisional Borneo khususnya penyertaan bagi kategori bawah 12 tahun dan 6 tahun kebawah yang menawarkan hadiah wang tunai

Johan RM 500.00

Naib.J RM 400.00

Tempat ke-3 RM 300.00

Pertandingan Tiktok Most Creative Challenge Borneo Art Festival 2024 yang menawarkan hadiah tempat pertama sebanyak RM 500.00 dan turut diadakan Kahoot and Just Dance Now Competition yang turut menawarkan hadiah-hadiah menarik sepanjang BAF diadakadakan.

BAF 2024 kali ini turut berkolaborasi bersama Labuan Visual Art Assosiation (LAVISTA) yang akan mengadakan ;

*Pameran dan Pertandingan Seni Visual, Catan, Cetakan Kayu, Batik, Lukisan dan Fotografi serta pelbagai acara seni visual.

*Pertandingan Seni Ucir @Doodle Art, Pertandingan Cosplay dan Pertandingan Catan

*Batik pelbagai kategori , Pertandingan dan Pameran Lukisan Komik Anime dan Kartun,

*Pertandingan Seni Topeng, Pertandingan Baju beragam kitar semula serta pelbagai acara seni visual turut dipertandingankan.

* Serta mengadakan slot dialog seni visual dan deklamasi puisi kontemporari.

Pelbagai acara menarik turut diadakan seperti ;

· Persembahan Artis Jemputan

· JOM Masuk ASWARA!

· Pameran & Jualan Kraftangan Borneo

· Pameran & Jualan Buku @ BooksFairs

· Bengkel Gambus dan Alat Muzik Tradisional

Penjualan tiket BAF 2024 akan diumumkan pada bulan September. Jangan lepaskan peluang dan penyertaan masih dibuka!

PERTANDINGAN TARIAN KREATIF BORNEO DAN TINGKAH GERUH

Link pendaftaran dan contact person (6019-5307797 Chall); https://drive.google.com/.../1iHvcJ0aT7AHpVsKyjZUaTeX0C6L...

PERTANDINGAN REKAAN FESYEN KOSTUM NATIONAL KONTEMPORARI

Link pendaftaran dan contact person (6016-8069690 JR ); https://drive.google.com/.../1v_PUmLU...

PERTANDINGAN BUSANA TRADISIONAL BORNEO

Link pendaftaran dan contact person (6016-5884838 Ejja); https://drive.google.com/.../1dQt613z_HBoeZmKn...

-Perbadanan Labuan.

TMM2024: Set Kombo Menu RM10 dilancar sempena Program Melaka Bila Larut Malam

 

MELAKA: Kerajaan negeri melancarkan Set Kombo Menu RM10, malam tadi, bagi Program Melaka Bila Larut Malam bermula 5 Oktober hingga 2 November ini.

Ketua Menteri Melaka Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh berkata inisiatif berkenaan bersempena Tahun Melawat Melaka 2024 (TMM2024) membabitkan penyertaan 30 pengusaha restoran, kafe dan kedai makan di negeri itu.

Beliau berkata, antara pengusaha terbabit ialah ialah Kilang Makan, Parang Cafe dan The Windmill Station membabitkan pelbagai jenis menu termasuk laksa nyonya, cendol durian dan makanan barat.

"Inisiatif ini dilaksanakan hanya pada setiap minggu pertama setiap bulan sempena Program Melaka Bila Larut Malam bermula jam 11 malam hingga 2 pagi dan bakal menjadi satu daya tarikan baharu produk pelancongan negeri sempena TMM2024.

"Menerusi tawaran Menu RM10 ini memberi peluang kepada pengunjung untuk menikmati pelbagai juadah berkualiti tinggi dengan harga lebih murah.

Usaha ini adalah sebagai tanda penghargaan kepada pengunjung dan pelancong yang tidak henti-henti menyokong sekali gus memberi limpahan ekonomi terhadap sektor pelancongan di negeri ini," katanya selepas melancarkan Set Kombo Menu RM10 di Kilang Makan, Jalan Tun Ali, di sini, malam tadi.

Turut hadir, Setiausaha Kerajaan Negeri, Datuk Azhar Arshad; EXCO Kanan Negeri, Datuk Rais Yasin; EXCO Pelancongan, Warisan, Seni dan Budaya negeri, Datuk Abd Razak Abd Rahman dan Datuk Bandar Majlis Bandaraya Melaka Bersejarah (MBMB), Datuk Shadan Othman.

Inisiatif Set Kombo Menu RM10 itu turut dijayakan bersama Bahagian Promosi Pelancongan (BPP) negeri, MBMB serta Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup (KPDN) Melaka.

Antara menu ditawarkan adalah set ikan asam pedas beserta nasi, bubur nasi berlauk, Cendol Kampung Hulu, makanan laut bakar, pasembur, mi kari serta beberapa jenis makanan dari Timur Tengah.

Ab Rauf berkata, seramai 30 pengusaha restoran, kafe dan kedai makan bersetuju menyertai program ini berkenaan dan jumlah itu dijangka bertambah selepas pelaksanaannya minggu depan.

Sehubungan itu, beliau mahu semua pengusaha perniagaan makanan terbabit menggunakan peluang itu sebaik mungkin untuk mengolah menu terbaik dengan nilai RM10, sekali gus dapat menarik minat pengunjung yang akan membanjiri Melaka ketika pelaksanaan program MBLM.

"Selain itu, saya juga meminta semua pengusaha kedai makan untuk sama-sama cakna dengan kualiti makanan yang disediakan, di samping mengutamakan aspek kebersihan di persekitaran premis makanan masing-masing.

"Saya optimis, inisiatif ini akan berjaya menjadi tarikan baharu buat pengunjung mahu pun pelancong untuk datang ke Melaka, di samping menjadi platform untuk pengusaha meningkatkan sumber pendapatan dan meluaskan promosi produk makanan masing-masing," katanya.

-berita harian online.

George Town Literary Festival 2024 returns end November

 

The 14th edition of the George Town Literary Festival (GTLF) returns from November 29 to December 1, and will feature the theme, Word on the Street.

This theme suggests the stories, voices and language uses that shape George Town, and highlights the importance of literature in expressing urban experiences and the power of language in moulding society.

GTLF 2024 promises an engaging line-up of events, including panel discussions, readings, book launches, exhibitions, film screenings, and workshops. Full programme details will be released closer to the festival date.

The festival will feature prominent Malaysian writers, such as novelist Tan Twan Eng, winner of the Man Asian Literary Prize and the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction; Shih-Li Kow, Prix du Premier Roman Etranger winner; Dublin Literary Award 2024 longlisted author Aishah Zainal; Freeman Book Award winner Hanna Alkaf; as well as poets Hafiz Hamzah and Qurratul Ain.

Internationally acclaimed authors will also be part of the GTLF 2024 line-up, including Flemish author Jeroen Olyslaegers, Governor General’s Award-nominated Canadian writer Sheung-King, and Taiwanese novelist Kevin Chen.

In total, there are presently 30 writers from seven countries participating in this year’s edition.

The festival’s principal venues for this year will be Bangunan UAB (Think City), Bangunan Wawasan, the E&O Hotel, Khoo Kongsi, St. Xavier’s Institution, The Courtyard, and several other locations across George Town.

Local reader magnet, Gerakbudaya Bookshop Penang, returns as the festival’s official bookstore. It will offer a wide-ranging collection of titles by GTLF 2024’s line-up of writers and speakers at their pop-up store in Bangunan UAB from November 29 to December 1.

Programming partners for this event include Hin Bus Depot and Penang Hidden Gems, while Penang Institute serves as the festival’s owner and new organiser.

Most GTLF programmes will remain free and open to the public.

-TTG Asia.

Tourism Malaysia to skip WTM, focus on sales mission instead

 

Tourism Malaysia will not be participating at the upcoming World Travel Market (WTM) London in November due to budget constraints.

Instead, Tourism Malaysia will lead a focused B2B sales mission to Paris, Frankfurt, and London, commencing on September 30. This initiative will align with their efforts to promote the Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign.

In a written response to a question raised by member of the National Assembly, Hisamudin Yahaya, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture (MOTAC) confirmed the decision.

MOTAC elaborated that the sales mission would feature business-matching sessions and networking opportunities with prominent travel agencies from France, Germany, and the UK. Additionally, the roadshow will highlight Malaysian cuisine and cultural performances to engage with the public.

Despite these efforts, KL Tan, president, Malaysian Tourism Federation, expressed concern over Malaysia’s absence at WTM.

He told TTG Asia: “MOTAC should seriously reconsider its decision as the absence of the Malaysia Pavilion could potentially result in loss of visibility in the global tourism market.

“The Malaysian Tourism Federation is willing to take up the challenge to lead the private sector participation with a government grant of 400,000 ringgit (US$91,765) to save the day.

Tan urged MOTAC to adopt a revised strategy to offset Malaysia’s absence from the WTM, highlighting the UK’s importance as a high-yield market for Malaysia, while at the same time, developing the Chinese and Indian tourism markets.

He also praised the state tourism boards of Sabah and Sarawak for stepping up to represent their respective state tourism players.

However, other industry players appeared more supportive of Tourism Malaysia’s alternative approach.

Shah Azam Khan, senior vice president, hospitality Division, AnCasa Hotels & Resorts, explained that the roadshow would provide a more targeted experience.

He noted that the B2B networking events would allow Malaysian industry players to spend more time fostering relationships with European agents genuinely interested in promoting Malaysia.

Anthony Wong, managing director of The Frangipani Langkawi Resort and Spa, opined that if Tourism Malaysia is skipping WTM, it becomes essential for the organisation to ensure a significant presence at ITB Berlin, an even larger trade show. He noted that many European buyers attending WTM would also be present at ITB, making it a crucial event for maintaining Malaysia’s presence in the European tourism market.

-TTG Asia.

Pahang records the highest average hotel occupancy rate at 75pc

 

KUANTAN: Pahang recorded the highest average occupancy rate of hotels at 75 per cent for the first six months of this year.

State Unity, Tourism and Culture Committee chairman Leong Yu Man said the average occupancy rate saw a 2.5 per cent increase in the first half of the year, up from 72.5 per cent.

"The average occupancy rate is calculated based on more than 36,000 registered rooms in Pahang, sourced from Tourism Malaysia's Strategic Planning Division.

"Kuala Lumpur is ranked second with an average rate of 60.3 per cent followed by Putrajaya with 55 per cent.

"Pahang also saw the highest occupancy rate for domestic travellers at hotels in the first six months of this year. It recorded 5.92 million tourists followed by Kuala Lumpur with 4.4 million and Johor with 3.7 million," she said today.

Leong said five districts in Pahang, namely Bentong, Kuantan, Cameron Highlands, Temerloh and Rompin saw high tourist arrivals this year.

She said tourist destinations such as Genting Highlands, Pulau Tioman, Cameron Highlands and Kuantan city remained top choices for travellers.

Leong, earlier this year, said Pahang had set a target of 13.5 million domestic and international tourists this year after recording 13.2 million last year by hosting 41 tourism events in 11 districts across the state.

-nst online.

Kunjungi Astaka Tourism Malaysia Di Pameran MAHA 2024 @ MAEPS Selangor ( 11 ~ 22 September 2024 )

 

KUNJUNGI ASTAKA TOURISM MALAYSIA DI PAMERAN MAHA 2024, MAEPS SELANGOR

 

Tourism Malaysia melalui Bahagian Domestik & Acara akan menyertai Pameran Pertanian, Hortikultur dan Agro Pelancongan Malaysia (MAHA 2024) seperti berikut :-

 

Tarikh : 11 hingga 22 September 2024 

Masa : 10.00 pagi hingga 10.00 malam

Lokasi : Astaka Tourism Malaysia, Dewan A, MAEPS Selangor

 

Tourism Malaysia bersama beberapa pempamer menawarkan produk dan pakej pelancongan agro tempatan yang menarik. Masuk adalah percuma!

 

Jom kunjungi Astaka Tourism Malaysia @ Dewan A, MAEPS Selangor. Jumpa di sana!

-Tourism Malaysia.

Tahun Melawat Perlis langkah awal menuju Tahun Melawat Malaysia 2026

 

KANGAR: Tahun Melawat Perlis (TMPs) 2024-2025 adalah kempen yang penting dan langkah awal menuju ke Tahun Melawat Malaysia 2026.

Pemangku Raja Perlis, Tuanku Syed Faizuddin Putra Jamalullail bertitah, agar semua pihak yang berkepentingan dalam sektor pelancongan untuk meningkatkan usaha dalam menjayakan kempen Tahun Melawat Malaysia 2026.

"Inisiatif ini penting untuk memaksimumkan ekonomi kita dan menjadikan Malaysia sebagai destinasi pelancongan utama di peringkat global.

"TMPs adalah langkah awal menuju Tahun Melawat Malaysia 2026 dan beta rasa gembira dan bangga menjemput semua delegasi untuk meneroka bentuk muka bumi dan keindahan yang tenang serta keajaiban tersembunyi yang terletak di Wilayah Utara Malaysia iaitu Perlis," titahnya.

Baginda bertitah pada Majlis Perasmian Asean China Heritage Dimension of National Arts (DNA) di sebuah hotel, di sini semalam. Turut berangkat ke majlis berkenaan adalah Raja Puan Muda Perlis, Tuanku Lailatul Shahreen Akashah Khalil.

Titahnya lagi, pihaknya berharap semua pihak dapat meneroka pelbagai tempat menarik di negeri Perlis. "Ini termasuklah Projek Transformasi DiRaja melengkapkan Kampung Warna Warni Seberang Ramai, Muzium Kota Kayang, Batik Inderawasih dan nikmati pelbagai hidangan lazat dan menarik yang ditawarkan oleh restoran dan kafe di negeri ini. "Selamilah keindahan tenang Perlis 'The Undeniable Charm' dan nikmatilah keindahan semula jadi Perlis," titahnya.

Terdahulu, baginda berkenan menyaksikan pelbagai persembahan kebudayaan termasuk persembahan penglipulara terkenal 'Awang Batil'. Malah, majlis turut diserikan dengan pelbagai koleksi busana pakaian tradisional dari negara serantau dan China.

Turut hadir adalah Timbalan Ketua Setiausaha (Pengurusan) Kementerian Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya, Datuk Shaharuddin Abu Sohot, Menteri Besar Perlis, Mohd Shukri Ramli dan Presiden Warisan ASEAN China, Azharuddin Ramli atau lebih dikenali sebagai Arja Lee.

-berita harian online.

Super GT set to make long-awaited Sepang comeback next year

 

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is set to host the Autobacs Super GT championships for the first time in over a decade at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit next year.

Malaysia will host the third round of the famed GT series on June 27-28 while the rest of the rounds will be held in Japan.

Haro Sports and Entertainment, the Malaysian rights holder for the event, have signed an agreement with the GT Association (GTA) which will see Sepang hosting the race for the next three years (2025-2027).

With the exception of a few years when the race was cancelled due to the SARS epidemic, Malaysia had previously hosted a round of the series annually between 2000 to 2013.

The series was known as the All-Japan Grand Touring Championship in its earlier years.

Haro Sports and Entertainment managing partner Fahrizal Hasan said they are expecting to attract roughly 80,000 fans during the event.

"Malaysia has an advantage as it is the only country to host the race outside of Japan," said Fahrizal after the agreement signing ceremony with GTA in Putrajaya today.

"We are hoping to attract 80,000 fans over the two days. We are expecting about 30 to 35 per cent of those fans to be foreigners.

"We anticipate a tourism receipt of roughly US$45 million (RM194 million) from the event which will create a spillover effect for the local economy."

Fahrizal added that he is hoping to get a Malaysian to compete in the Sepang round as a wildcard driver.

"We are looking at pairing a Malaysian driver with an Indonesian driver as each car is shared by two drivers. This is to boost local interest in the race," said Fahrizal.

The race was originally scheduled to make a comeback to Sepang in 2020 but was forced to be cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Deputy Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister, Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan witnessed the signing ceremony between Fahrizal and GTA president Masaaki Bandoh, which was held at the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture building in Putrajaya today.

-nst online.

Pesta Air Kuala Perlis 2024 "Jom Balik Kayuh" @ Kompleks LKIM Kuala Perlis ( 12 ~ 15 September 2024 )

 

PESTA AIR KUALA PERLIS 2024 "JOM BALIK KAYUH"

Acara tahunan yang dinanti-nantikan oleh semua lapisan umur kini kembali memeriahkan.

Jangan lepaskan peluang untuk bersama dalam Pesta Air Kuala Perlis 2024 yang bermula pada 12 hingga 15 September 2024

Pelbagai aktiviti dan program akan diadakan. Antaranya;

Pertandingan Keceriaan Kampung

Program "Malam Kebudayaan"

Pertandingan Perahu Tradisional

Semua dijemput hadir !

Jom Balik Kayuh !

-Tourism of Perlis.

Malaysia reports 19 pct rise in domestic tourism in Q1

 

BACHOK: Malaysia recorded 58.6 million domestic tourists in the first quarter of this year, a 19 per cent increase from 49.26 million during the same period last year.

Tourism Malaysia deputy director-general (Promotion) Datuk Musa Yusof, said domestic tourist spending reached RM24.1 billion, marking a 25.3 per cent rise from RM19.21 billion in 2023.

"Domestic tourists are those who travel more than 25 kilometres and stay overnight. Those who do not stay overnight are considered regular visitors or business travellers," he told reporters at the Temasya Orang Kampung (TOK) 3.0 'Sanggar Warisan' 2024 programme at Camp D'Telong, here today.

He attributed the rise in domestic tourism to the numerous holidays and a rising trend among Malaysians seeking peaceful, relaxing getaways.

Musa highlighted that Selangor, Pahang and Melaka are among the most visited states, thanks to their numerous tourist attractions.

"Travellers today are increasingly seeking 'healing' experiences, focusing on relaxation and family enjoyment rather than luxury," he added.

He advised visitors to plan their trips in advance to avoid higher costs, particularly during peak seasons like school holidays or festivals.

Regarding the TOK programme, Musa said that rural tourism activities offer unique experiences, including traditional sports, cultural arts and local handicrafts, giving tourists distinctive and memorable experiences.

Notable events at the TOK programme include traditional sports such as tarik upih and galah panjang, coconut scraping, pottery making, weaving kercut mats, crafting tengkolok and singgora roofs and various sales exhibitions.

-nst online.

Festival Selangor @ Batu Laut 2024 ( 6 ~ 8 September 2024 )

 

Jom ramai-ramai ke Festival Selangor @ Batu Laut 2024!

Tarikh: 6-8 September 2024

Lokasi: Dataran Batu Laut, Tanjung Sepat, Kuala Langat

Pelbagai acara menarik menanti anda:

> Fun Ride

> Glamping

> Pengembaraan Pirates dan Warriors

> Sukan 3B (Bola Pantai, Tarik Tali Pantai, Silat Pantai)

> Tangkap Itik

> Pameran Perkahwinan 5 Etnik

> Pertandingan Busana

> Pertandingan Memasak

> Persembahan artis jemputan

Jangan lepaskan peluang ini, bawa keluarga dan sertai keseronokan bersama!

-Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara.