Friday, November 4, 2011

KADAR BAYARAN BARU BAGI KEMUDAHAN DAN PERMAINAN DI DALAM TAMAN TAMADUN ISLAM, TERENGGANU

To All Supporting Agents

Warmest greeting from Taman Tamadun Islam, Terengganu

Kindly be informed with immediate effect (1st March 2009), there will be a slight changes on the charges at Taman Tamadun Islam as per attached.

Please do not hesitate to contact us should you need further clarification regarding the matters.

We wish to thank you for your continuously support and understanding.


Thank you and best regards

Lee Song for Khairunnisa Gan Abdullah
HP: 012 921 8812








Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Updates from Penang Butterfly Farm

Sent: Mon, 2 May, 2011 17:08:57
Subject: Updates fromPenang Butterfly Farm

Penang Butterfly Farm will be temporarily closed from 6 - 26 May 2011 for major facility upgrades and enhancements. We regret for any inconvenience caused during our period of closure.

Thank you

Best Regards

Yin San Marketing & Promotions Executive
Penang Butterfly Farm 830, Jalan Teluk Bahang, 11050 Penang, Malaysia
t: +604-8851253 f: +604-8851741
e: looiys@butterfly-insect.com
w: www.butterfly-insect.com

Thursday, April 28, 2011

20110402 - Confirmation Course Indoor Class




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20110327 - BTGA AGM 2011



20110226 - CTRE PUTRAJAYA



TM : Malaysia Tourism Awards 2010/2011 Nominations

This prestigious Malaysia Tourism Award 2010-2011 is the highest accolade bestowed to those who excel in the development of our nations tourism industry. The Nominations starts from 10th April until 4th of June 2011.

To download nomination form, click here, or at http://www.motour.gov.my/.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

TheSTAR : Penang Hill Funicular Train Service

Friday April 22, 2011
By FONG KEE SOON
keesoon@thestar.com.my

Penang funicular railway’s six-day run to raise funds

GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Hill funicular train service will re-open to the public on April 25 and will run for charity in the first six days.

Penang Hill Corporation (PHC) director Datuk Lee Kah Choon said the return fare for the charity rides would be RM10 for adults. Children below 12 can ride for free.

“Proceeds from the charity tickets will go to the Penang welfare deparment to help underprivileged folk identified by the state government,” he told a press conference here yesterday.

Lee said that from May 1 the corporation would impose different fares for Malaysians and foreign visitors.


Chugging new ride: The train and its passengers making their way up Penang Hill.

For Malaysians, the return fares would be RM8 for adults (below 55 years) and RM4 for children (aged three to 12.)

Senior citizens (aged 55 and above) and Malaysian students will enjoy a reduced rate of RM4.

For foreigners, the return fares will be RM30 (for adults) and RM15 (for children aged three to 12).

The previous return fares were RM4 for adults and RM2 for children, irrespective of whether they were local or foreign visitors.

Lee said one-way fares were available for Malaysians at RM5 per ticket, for both adults and children.

Disabled persons or those holding OKU cards as well as children aged three and below local or foreign will enjoy free rides.

Lee said the corporation had introduced a return trip family package (for two adults and two children) at RM18 for Malaysians and RM70 for foreigners.

Residents of the hill as well as licensed traders, hawkers and workers can continue to buy their monthly pass at RM24.

The revamped Penang Hill service will run from 6.30am to 9pm daily.

The service was suspended since Feb 22 last year for the RM73mil upgrading project by the Tourism Ministry.

It now has two new air-conditioned Swiss-made coaches that can ferry up to 100 passengers and is capable of making a one-way trip within five minutes without a change of train.

In the previous 87-year-old system, passengers had to change trains at the middle station for a 30-minute one-way trip.

The resumption of the service is, however, shrouded in uncertainty as PHC has has only two weeks' stock of spare parts.

Lee said an order had been placed for the parts but they have yet to arrive.

KL TOWER ENTRANCE FEE




SwkTB :WITNESS AN AMAZING FORM OF MUSIC AT THE RWMF




MEDIA RELEASE


WITNESS AN AMAZING FORM OF MUSIC AT THE RWMF

Kuching, 22 April 2011 – From the remote, northern tropical islands of Vanuatu, comes an extremely unique and rarely seen tradition, called water music. Dressed in traditional costumes of flowers and leaves, a small number of women wade into the water up to their waist, stand in the shape of a half moon and begin to play. The water is beaten in rhythmic dance of bodies and waves. The water itself is the instrument producing a wide range of sounds in intoxicating rhythms, with pieces titled “The Sound of Thunder”, “Big Whale Fish Playing with Small Whale Fish”, “Waves Breaking on the Reef”.

This is the LEWETON WOMEN’S WATER MUSIC from VANUATU. The music evokes the sounds their ancestors have lived with for thousands of years and the crescent formation reflects the way the women have worked standing in a semi-circle at the water’s edge, or in the river. The sounds they reproduce are the sounds of life and renewal: washing, bathing, collecting shellfish: interweaving the past completely with the present, with dreams of the future. This will be a rare glimpse into an ancient but living tradition and it is easy to lose yourself in the captivating rhythms and imagine you are sitting on one of the mystical tropical islands in the northern part of Vanuatu, in the South Pacific.

There's nothing quite like the Rainforest World Music Festival. A thousand harmonies seemingly at odds and yet in unison, a world apart but here, one world, together...
So witness all this at the 14th Rainforest World Music Festival to be held on the 8 to 10 July 2011. The festival brings dazzling performances from across the globe to the magical land of Borneo for three magical days of daytime music workshops and action-packed nightly shows.
Rainforest World Music Festival has also been voted for the second consecutive year as one of the Top 25 Best International Festivals by renowned world music magazine, Songlines, elevating its status in the international music scene as a festival which has well and truly put Sarawak on the world tourism map and extending its appeal to shores further from neighbouring countries.

If you have not purchased your tickets to the festival, now’s the time to do so as promotional tickets are now available online and selling fast. Limited tickets for a 3 day pass to the festival will only cost RM260 during the promotional period whilst daily tickets for Friday and Sunday are going for RM85. All these promotional offers are limited and are available on-line until April 30, 2011 and on a first-come-first-served basis. These offers will be a great way to experience a truly memorable musical extravaganza amidst the lush green paradise that is Sarawak.
For purchase/booking/enquiries please call TicketCharge Hotline: +6 03-9222 8811 or at TicketCharge @ No 42A-1, Jalan Metro Pudu, Fraser Business Park, Off Jalan Yew, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

For more details, kindly log on to www.rainforestmusic-borneo.com.



Picture: Related image with caption attached with this press release sent via email by gustino@sarawaktourism.com.

Issued by:

Corporate Communications Unit
SARAWAK TOURISM BOARD
T : +6 082 423600
F : +6 082 416700
E : stb@sarawaktourism.com

Date : April 22, 2011

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

MEMBERSHIP FEES 2011

To All BTGA MEMBERS

Effective immediately from 28 Mar 2011

All membership fees are to be paid directly into
BTGA MAYBANK ACCOUNT NO @ 564472-40064-8

Please keep the bank-in slip & present it to BTGA office for issuance of receipt for renewals.

Please do not hesitate to contact BTGA office @ 4043 8354 or Toksam @ 019-2544 811 if you encounter any problems.

From

BTGA SECRETARIAT

f.Treasurer (toksam)

Monday, March 28, 2011

Tahniah Kepada Exco BTGA 2011-2013 Yang Baru Dilantik

Tahniah diucapkan kepada Exco-Exco BTGA bagi sesi 2013-2016 yang menang tampa bertanding dan yang baru dilantik pada petang 27hb March 2013.

Semoga BTGA akan terus bergerak maju menghadapi cabaran dan rintangan akan datang, dengan jayanya.

Sila klik disini untuk melihat gambar-gambar sewaktu AGM berlangsung.

Administrator

Thursday, March 10, 2011

BTGA's 2011 Annual General Meeting

For members of BTGA who have yet to receive the notice through snail mail, attached the letter for your references :

Please contact BTGA office for further queries.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

TM : MALAYSIA’S TOURISM PERFORMANCE IN 2010

Malaysia registered 24,577,196 tourist arrivals in 2010 , an increase of 3.9% compared to 2009.

The top ten tourist generating markets were: Singapore (13,042,004), Indonesia (2,506,509), Thailand (1,458,678), China (1,130,261), Brunei (1,124,406), India (690,849), Australia (580,695), the Philippines (486,790), the United Kingdom (429,965) and Japan (415,881).

In terms of growth, the top five markets were India (17.1%), South Korea (16.2%), United Arab Emirates (16.0%), Iran (14.3%) and Cambodia (12.7%).

On the average tourists stayed 6.8 nights in 2010, a slight increase of 0.1 night from 6.7 nights in 2009.

Despite the challenging global economic scenario last year , tourism made its mark as a key revenue generator to the Malaysia economy. A record of RM56.5 billion in tourist receipts was generated in 2010, a growth of 5.8% compared to RM53.4 billion in 2009.

The average per capita expenditure of tourists also grew from RM2,257 in 2009 to RM2,299 in 2010.

Malaysia is recognised globally as a leading tourism destination and was listed as one of the top ten countries for ‘Best in Travel 2010’ and one of the ‘Best-value Destination for 2010’ by the Lonely Planet.

For more information, please visit Tourism Malaysia’s online Facts and Figures at http://www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my/corporate/research.asp?page=facts_figures.


MALAYSIA TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD
( MINISTRY OF TOURISM, MALAYSIA )
Menara Dato’ Onn, Putra World Trade Centre, 45 Jalan Tun Ismail, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
P.O. Box 10328, 50710 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. TEL : 03-2615 8188. FAX : 03-2693 5884
EMAIL : enquiries@tourism.gov.my WEBSITE: www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my

NOTICE : Sultan Abu Bakar Royal Museum

Sultan Abu Bakar Royal Museum in Johor Bahru will be closed for renovation for one year starting 1 Feb 2011.

TM : IMPORT DUTY WAIVED TO ATTRACT SHOPPERS TO MALAYSIA

The shopping scene in Malaysia is changing - shoppers can expect more variety of imported goods and at better prices!

The Malaysian Government recently announced the waiver of import duty on about 300 goods valued at over RM200. Implemented beginning 1st January 2011, the move is part of efforts to enhance Malaysia's position as a luxury shopping destination.

The tax is waived to attract a wider range of principal luxury brands to invest in Malaysia, and in doing so, add variety to the product choice on the market.

The move also facilitates lower and more competitive pricing of imported merchandise, giving Malaysian retailers a competitive edge over retailers in other countries.

Some 29 luxury brands are reducing retail prices by an average of 20%. Shoppers can now pay less for selected perfumes, handbags, apparel, rugs, bed linen, footwear, hats, jewellery and toys.
Malaysia's foray into duty free shopping began in 1987 when the tourism island of Langkawi was gazetted as the first duty free zone. Since then, the islands of Tioman and Labuan and numerous border towns have followed suit. "Duty Free Zones" offer items that are exempted from import duties but are available only in designated shopping zones around Malaysia. "Free Duty" items on the other hand are imported goods that are not subject to custom duty at all. They are readily available all across the country and not limited to duty free zones.

In Malaysia's Economic Transformation Programme (ETP), tourism is identified as one of twelve national key economic areas (NKEA) responsible to move Malaysia towards becoming a high-income nation by the year 2020.

As shopping marks a major component of the tourism revenue, focus is being placed on three main areas, one of which is the implementation of tax exemptions on a wider range of goods.

The other two areas of focus are the promotion of the Bukit Bintang /KLCC district as the premier shopping hub and the development of three new premium outlets to enhance the shopping appeal.

It is expected that with these initiatives the shopping component will register 35% of tourist receipts by 2020, as compared to the current 28% share of total tourism revenue. In line with this, aggressive effort is being put into targeting and attracting high-spending tourists who will have a direct positive impact on the country's revenue.

Although the tax exemptions currently apply to only selected merchandise, it certainly adds to the appeal of Malaysia's yearly sale carnivals namely, the Malaysia Grand Prix Sale (March to April), Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival (July to August) and Malaysia Year End Sale (MYES) (November to January). Aimed at establishing Malaysia as a leading shopping destination similar to Dubai, Hong Kong or Singapore, the carnivals have done wonders in attracting tourists from neighbouring countries and setting new shopping trends amongst the locals. The favourable exchange rate also makes the Malaysian Ringgit a value-for-money currency.

The success of these sale campaigns is evident in the growing number of tourist arrivals and tourism revenue each year. In 2009, shopping amounted to 28.3% or RM15.11 billion of the total tourist receipts of RM53.4 billion. It therefore comes as small surprise that according to the World Tourism Organisation, Malaysia currently ranks number nine (9) in terms of tourist arrivals and number thirteen (13), in terms of tourist receipts. With the waiver of import tax on a wider range of goods, it is hoped that shopping will become a key reason for visitors to vacation in Malaysia.

TM : LITTLE INDIA @ BRICKFIELDS GUIDED WALKING TOUR

Brickfields, one of the pioneer settlements in Kuala Lumpur during the 19th century , is now a vibrant and thriving area dubbed as Little India for its predominantly Indian character and the high percentage of Indian residents and businesses there. Beautiful arches carved by artisans from India greet its visitors once they enter Brickfields. These vibrant colourful arches line the pedestrian footpath, giving the area a festive atmosphere throughout the day.

Little India @ Brickfields was officially launched by Dato Sri Najib Tun Razak, Malaysia’s Prime Minister along with his counterpart from India, Dr. Manmohan Singh in October last year.

The historical relationship of Brickfields to the development of modern Kuala Lumpur goes back to the late 19th century. Brickfields was initially developed by Yap Kwan Seng, the fifth and last Kapitan of Kuala Lumpur. He took advantage of the rapidly growing Kuala Lumpur and the new Kuala Lumpur by-law which required that all new buildings be built of bricks and established a kiln here. Brickfields soon became the centre for brick-making and as a result, the area was named Brickfields.

Later on, following the establishment of the Railway and Public Works Department Offices in the Brickfields area, many jobs were created. Workers found it convenient to live along the Brickfields road to be near their work. Brickfields then became a small residential district.

To complement the new development of Brickfields, tourists and culture enthusiasts can now participate in a guided walking tour of Little India @ Brickfields every first and third Saturday of the month. This guided walking tour is a free service provided by Kuala Lumpur City Hall starting from 15 January to 17 December 2011.

Unknown to many, Brickfields holds many of the city’s historical landmarks. From temples, churches and a 100 year-old government quarters, the guided walking tour gives visitors a glimpse into the lives of the community here.

The buildings and places of worships here show a unique mixture of influences. The Sri Kandaswamy Temple, built in 1902, is one of the most prominent temples in Malaysia. It showcases rich Sri Lankan architecture and is said to be inspired by the Nallur Kandaswamy temple in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. The Holy Rosary Church (1903) on the other hand was built in the French Gothic Revival Style and took eighteen months to build.

Meanwhile, a walk along Jalan Rozario will take visitors to the Hundred Quarters which was built in 1905. The charming quarters are named in accordance to the exact number of quarters that were built for civil servants of all races in Kuala Lumpur, most of whom were in the clerical service.

Brickfields is also home to a large population of the visually impaired who live and work in the area. The Malaysian Association of the Blind and the National Council for the Blind located on Jalan Tun Sambanthan are where the visually impaired practise their trade as skilled masseurs.

A trip to Brickfields will not be complete without a visit to the Temple of Fine Arts, a sanctuary for the arts especially music and dance. Students here are taught Bharatanatyam, folk dances, semi classical movements, and they learn to play musical instruments such as mridangam, veena, flute and the harmonium. Founded by His Holiness Swami Shantanand Saraswathi in 1981, the Temple of Fine Arts has captured the imagination of art lovers in Malaysia, Australia, India and even USA.

There are seventeen historical landmarks listed on the Little India @ Brickfields map, each landmark is a unique institution of its own. Brickfields is also famous for its Indian food delights and various bread, especially the banana leaf rice and thosai (Indian pancake made from fermented rice flour).

The Little India @ Brickfields walking tour starts off at the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) building on Jalan Tun Sambanthan 4 at 8am and lasts for about two and a half hours. Qualified English speaking guides conduct the tour in groups of twenty.

Individual bookings are not required but it is recommended that visitors do so 24 hours in advance. For groups of ten and above, booking is required. Please email: pelancongan@dbkl.gov.my or call +603-2617 6273 (Monday to Friday)

Visit www.visitkl.gov.my for the map of Little India @ Brickfields

For more information please contact:
Ms. Noraza Yusof
Tourism Unit,
Kuala Lumpur City Hall,
Level 14, DBKL Tower 3,
Bandar Wawasan Jalan Raja Abdullah,
50300 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel : +603-2617 6273
Website : www.visitkl.gov.my

Getting there:
Brickfields is well-serviced by public transportation:
• KL Monorail: stop at Tun Sambanthan
• Rapid KL's Kelana Jaya Line (LRT): stop at KL Sentral station
• KTM Komuter: stop at KL Sentral station
• Express Rail Link: stop at KL Sentral station
• Rapid KL buses
• KL Hop-on Hop-off
___________________________________________________
Issued by: Communications & Publicity Division, Tourism Malaysia
Date: 27 January 2011
Phone: +603- 2615 8188; Fax: +603 26158299 or
Email: wardatul@tourism.gov.my
Website: www.tourism.gov.my

PENANG BUTTERFLY FARM 2011 ENTRANCE TICKET PRICE

Dear Malaysia Tourism Guide,

Greetings from Penang Butterfly Farm.

Kindly take note on new Penang Butterfly Farm entrance fee/ticket price effective from 1st January 2011 and do update this in your newsletter or any correspondences on the publications which will be distributing to the public and our tourists.
Thank you in advance for your co-operation.


PENANG BUTTERFLY FARM 2011 ENTRANCE TICKET PRICE

ADULT : RM 27.00 per person

CHILD : RM 15.00 per person

CHILD (3 years & below) : FREE ADMISSION

SENIOR CITIZEN : RM13.50 per person (proof of age required)

MYKAD/MYKID HOLDER: 33.3% discount on adult/child entrance price (upon presentation of MyKad/MyKid)

Note:-

Adult : Aged 13 years old & above

Child : Aged 4 to 12 years old

Senior Citizen : Aged 58 years & above

DIGITAL VIDEO CAMCORDER/DIGITAL CAMERA USAGE CHARGES

Digital Video Camcorder: FREE OF CHARGE

Digital Camera: FREE OF CHARGE

OPERATING HOURS

Monday – Friday: 9.00am – 5.30pm (Last Entry at 5.00pm)

Weekend & Public Holidays: 9.00am – 6.00pm (Last Entry at 5.30pm)

** Penang Butterfly Farm is open 365 days all year round except half day on the eve of Chinese New Year Day


Thank you

Best Regards


Marketing & Promotions Department
Penang Butterfly Farm 830, Jalan Teluk Bahang, 11050 Penang, Malaysia
t: +604-8851253 f: +604-8851741

Friday, February 11, 2011

TM : TEA GARDEN WITH A DIFFERENCE

TEA GARDEN WITH A DIFFERENCE

A RANGE OF TOUR PACKAGES AND CONSERVATION EFFORTS MAKE SABAH TEA GARDEN A POPULAR SPOT FOR BOTH EDU- AND ECO-TOURISM. DARYL YEP FINDS OUT.


Having returned from Cameron Highlands recently where I overdosed on a dizzying array of tea, I suppose going on another tea trip is out of the question. But strangely enough, in no time, I found myself traversing steep and winding roads yet again, to be surrounded by rolling hills of scenic tea plantations and served a variety of tea. Apparently, this writer just can’t resist anything that the Land Below the Wind has to offer.

Nestled in a pristine rainforest reputed to be 130 million years old at 2,272 feet above sea level, Sabah Tea Garden offers visitors an unusual visit to the ‘tea forest’ where rainforest trees and organic tea plants grow side by side. Its popularity as a weekend getaway has been growing through the years, particularly among families and students. Besides, Kota Kinabalu is just a two-hour drive away while Mount Kinabalu Park is merely an hour’s journey.

At the Tea Manufacturing Factory, my fellow tour members were totally engrossed in the lengthy explanation by the local guide Aubrey. Having no inkling of tea processing, their undivided attention didn’t surprise me at all.

I, on the other hand, was rather intrigued by a wide choice of creatively packaged tours available here. It’s pretty unexpected for a tea plantation, I must say.

Travellers today express growing concern for the environment and wish to play a part to preserve Mother Nature even during their holidays. Sabah Tea Garden has struck the right chord with a wide range of creatively packaged tours that combine an enlightening visit to the tea manufacturing factory, nature-based activities, cultural elements and conservation efforts.

CREATIVE TOUR PACKAGES – TAKE YOUR PICK

Its most sought-after tour package has to be the ‘Sabah Tea Adventure 2 Days 1 Night’, which garnered the first Tourism Malaysia award for Best Tour Programme for Educational Tourism. It is popular among students and outdoor enthusiasts as they get to enjoy a host of fun activities that takes them beyond learning about tea.

After checking in to a traditional Sabah Tea Longhouse, participants get to conquer obstacle crossings at the Sapaon Recreational Area and learn the importance of team work through team building games. They also learn how to make a fire and cook tapioca and sweet yams.

Unless there’s a heavy morning mist, participants will normally be greeted by a beautiful sunrise view of the majestic Mount Kinabalu the next morning.

Other highlights of the tour include jungle trekking at Kamunsu Hill, swimming in cool and pristine mountain water, night walk, and a tea factory tour. Needless to say, the educational programme offers participants a glimpse of sustainable agricultural practices and human development in harmony with nature.

Besides this award-winning package, various packages ranging from day trip to 3 day-2 night tour have also been created to cater to different group of visitors such as families, students, nature lovers, companies and government departments, cyclists and fitness enthusiasts.

The Quailey’s Hill Tour, for instance, is targeted at Australians and those who are interested to learn more about the World War II Sandakan-Ranau death marches and pay respect to a fallen Australian soldier. The 3 day-2 night Sabah Tea Rainforest Conservation & Global Warming Prevention Programme is created particularly for Japanese university students who wish to play a part in nature conservation efforts. The programme is also open to students from Malaysian schools and universities.

Cycling buffs would probably be fascinated by the challenging trails, meandering in and out of the rainforest and in-between undulating tea bushes. Sabah Tea Garden has hosted various mountain bike races such as the Sabah Tea Adventure Race, a 40km racecourse that combines off-road mountain biking, jungle-running, obstacle course and river crossings.

Sabah Tea Garden also provides facilities for companies and government departments that opt to hold their meetings, seminars or conferences there. A venue amidst tea plantations and rainforest should be more inspiring than a mundane hotel room that normally draws yawns rather than ideas.

CONSERVATION EFFORTS

After spending almost the entire afternoon touring the tea plantation, we were informed by Aubrey that only 1,200 acres of the plantation land is used for tea cultivation, commercial

buildings, and staff housing; the rest, or approximately 5,000 acres, is still very much covered with rainforest. It provides home and food for insects that would otherwise attack the tea plants. Hence, no artificial colouring or flavouring is added into the tea and it is 100 per cent pesticide free.

“The practice of forest conservation maintains a balanced ecology; therefore, there is no need for the usage of pesticides,” said Aubrey. Indeed, the balance of ecology conservation and tea cultivation that is very much emphasised here has proven to be a winning combination.

We were also informed that the workers here feed the soil instead of the tea plants. Different parts of the tea plant are gathered to make compost and used as natural fertiliser. For instance, tea branches from the pruning are left in the field while discarded tea stalks from the tea manufacturing processes in the factory are recycled back into the field. Fruit trees are planted to attract birds. Fishing is also prohibited except for a few days in a year in the Morolli and Sapaon rivers that flow through the plantation.

Such conservation efforts are actually very much in line with the Government’s aspiration to create a clean and healthy environment. In fact, the Ministry of Tourism has launched the 1Malaysia Green, 1Malaysia Clean campaign to promote the country’s abundance of natural beauty as well as to boost awareness on the importance of preserving the environment.

HIGH QUALITY TEA
Sabah Tea is one of the few organic tea plantations in the world and Borneo’s only organic tea farm. Being a single-estate plantation, the tea is not blended with those of other plantations. Therefore, quality of the tea can be controlled to ensure consistency. Besides giving us a detailed explanation of tea cultivation, harvesting, processing, packaging, and brewing, Aubrey also showed us the ways to identify premium tea.

Speaking of premium tea, at Sabah Tea Garden, only choice tender leaves from the quality Camellia sinensis plants are selected and used. The entire process is expertly and meticulously controlled. The plantation is certified for organic production and processing by SKAL International B.V of the Netherlands, an internationally recognised organisation that performs inspections and grants certification for organic production methods.

Our tea trip ended on a perfect note with a glass of chilled tea at the Sabah Tea House. We also had some tea pancakes which were served with honey. Made of crushed tea leaf juice mixed with flour and egg, it is reputedly a must-have for all visitors to Sabah Tea Garden.

With a full stomach, we bade Aubrey and his colleagues at Sabah Tea Garden farewell. We vowed to be back again to join one of the tour packages. I’ve already set my heart on the ‘Sabah Tea Escapade’ package that comes with a fish massage.


CONTACT:

Sabah Tea Sdn. Bhd. (Inquiries & Reservation):
Address 1: Lot 83, Lorong Mega, Off Jalan Kilang, Sedco Industrial Estate, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Address 2: P.O.Box 14479, 88851 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, MALAYSIA.
Tel: (6088) 440882
Fax: (6088) 423448
Email: info@sabahtea.net
Website: www.sabahtea.net
Tea Garden: Km17, Jalan Ranau/Sandakan, Kg. Nalapak, 89309, Ranau, Sabah.
Tel: (6088) 879220
Fax: (6088) 879224


Issued by: Communications & Publicity Division, Tourism Malaysia
Date: 26 January 2011
Tel: 03-2615 8188 Email: yyldaryl@tourism.gov.my
Website: www.tourism.gov.my

TM : PASIR GUDANG WORLD KITE FEST 2011


PASIR GUDANG WORLD KITE FEST 2011

Colourful kites in various shapes and sizes will soar across the skies of Johor this February as the state plays host to the prestigious annual Pasir Gudang World Kite Fest 2011. Considered to be one of the best and most organised kite festivals in the world, the 16th Pasir Gudang World Kite Fest will showcase the skills and creativity of local and international kiters.

With the theme “Colouring the Sky” the festival will run from 16 to 20 February 2011 at Bukit Layang-Layang, Pasir Gudang, Johor. His Royal Highness, Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar, the Sultan of Johor, will grace the opening ceremony on 19 February 2011 at 2pm.

This annual colourful event is noted for attracting large crowds of enthusiasts and curious spectators. In 2010, as many as 100,000 visitors came to the five day event and the organiser is confident that the figures will double this year.

International participation for 2011 has also increased with 190 participants from 30 countries. They are from Australia, Austria, Brazil, Brunei, Cambodia, Canada, China, England, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Italy, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Philippines, Portugal, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan, USA and Vietnam. 500 local participants from the public, government and private sectors have also registered their participation this year.

The festival promises to be a lively event with a variety of exciting and entertaining pocket shows, colourful exhibitions and workshops organized for the public.

The Pasir Gudang World Kite Fest is organised by the Pasir Gudang Municipal Council and the Johor State Government through the Johor State Tourism Department with the support of the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Information Communication and Culture, the Ministry of Education, the Malaysia Kite Council, the Johor Kite Association, Iskandar Malaysia and Tourism Malaysia.

For more information on Pasir Gudang World Kite Fest, please log on to www.kitefestpasirgudang.com.

_______________________________________________________

Issued by: Communications & Publicity Division, Tourism Malaysia
Date: 27 January 2011
Phone: +603- 2615 8188; Fax: +603 26158299 or
Email: wardatul@tourism.gov.my
Website: www.tourism.gov.my

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Pelaksanaan Sistem Merit dan Demerit

Surat MoTour Ref: KPL/LN/S/(00-14/32(15) bertarikh 12hb April, 2010

Adalah dengan segala hormatnya saya diarah menarik perhatian Tuan/Puan mengenai perkara di atas.

Sukacita dimaklumkan bahawa pandangan dan maklumbalas daripada pihak Tuan/Puan mengenai Pelaksanaan Sistem Merit DeMerit telah diambil kira oleh Kementerian Pelancongan Malaysia selaras dengan perbincangan yang telah diadakan pada 24hb Februari 2010.

Kementerian ingin merakamkan ucapan ribuan terima kasih di atas sumbangan pihak Tuan/Puan di atas reaksi yang positif terhadap pelaksanaan sistem tersebut.

Oleh yang demikian, Sistem Merit dan De-Merit akan dilaksanakan sepenuhnya ke atas penggiat industri pelancongan berkuatkuasa 15hb April 2010.

Kerjasama Tuan/Puan didalam usaha memajukan industri pelancongan amatlah dihargai.

Sekian, terima kasih.

1 Malaysia. "Rakyat DiDahulukan, Pencapaian DiUtamakan"

Saya yang menurut perintah,


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Kementerian Pelancongan Malaysia

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Monday, January 17, 2011

BARISAN PIMPINAN : Malaysia Bumiputra Tourist Guide Association (MBTGA)

Dari Tarikh Didaftarkan : 25 Jul 1997

1977 – 1999 Nama AJK

Presiden : En Ibrahim Bin Mohd Ridwan
Timbalan Presiden : Cik Insurani Binti Hj Bisan
Setiausaha Agong : En Mohamad Ali Bin Mohd Noor
Penolong Setiausaha : Cik Hatimiyah Binti Hamid
Bendahari : En Malek Bin Selamat

1999 – 2001 Nama AJK

Presiden : En Ibrahim Mohd Ridwan
Timbalan President : Cik Insurani Binti Hj Bisan
Setiausaha Agong : En Mohamad Ali Bin Mohd Noor
Penolong Setiausaha : Cik Hatimiyah Binti Hamid
Bendahari : En Malek Bin Selamat

2001 – 2003 Nama AJK

Presiden : En Kamaludin Bin Suhaimi (Arwah)
Timbalan Presiden : En Mohamad Ali Bin Mohd Noor
Setiausaha Agong : Cik Hatimiyah Binti Hamid
Penolong Setiausaha : - Tiada Pelantikan –
Bendahari : En Malek Bin Selamat

2003 – 2005 Nama AJK

Presiden : En Zulkifli Bin Razak
Timbalan Presiden : En Yazid Bin Mohamad (Arwah)
Setiausaha Agong : Cik Zainuriah Siti Binti Rusli
Penolong Setiausaha : Cik Noorihan Binti Mohd Ali
Bendahari : En Malek Bin Selamat

2005 – 2007 Nama AJK

Presiden : En Yazid Bin Mohamad (Arwah)
Timbalan Presiden : En Zack @ Zulkafli Bin Ismail
Setiausaha Agong : Cik Noorihan Bin Mohd Ali
Penolong Setiausaha : En Fadzil Bin Abdul Hamid
Bendahari : En Malek Bin Selamat

2007 – 2009 Nama AJK

Presiden : En Zack @ Zulkafli Bin Ismail
Timbalan : En Muhamad Zukni Bin Mohd Yusof
Setiausaha Agong : Cik Noorihan Bin Mohd Ali
Penolong Setiausaha : Cik Khadijah Binti Abdullah
Bendahari : Mejar (B) Idris Bin Abdul Hamid (Arwah)


2009 – 2011 Nama AJK

Presiden : En Zack Zulkafli Bin Ismail
Timbalan Presiden : En Muhamad Zukni Bin Mohd Yusof ( Letak Jawatan 04 Januari 2010 )
Setiausaha Agong : Cik Nariza Binti Mohd Zabidi
Penolong Setiausaha : Zaizura Binti Che Mat Zain
Bendahari : Shahril Bin Harun (Tok Sam)

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