NST : RM30 passport gives tourists 7-day rides

2010/11/05
By Audrey Dermawan
audreymd@nst.com.my

GEORGE TOWN: Public transport operator Rapid Penang Sdn Bhd has introduced a new product, Rapid Passport, for foreign and domestic tourists visiting the state. The Rapid Passport is a pre-paid ticket which allows tourists to enjoy seven days unlimited travel onboard Rapid Penang buses for RM30.

It comes with a free Queensbay Mall tourist and traveller card, which entitles them to a series of exclusive deals in various affiliate outlets, great rebates of up to 75 per cent and exclusive complimentary extras on shopping, dining, services, accommodation, entertainment, travel and tours.

Rapid Penang creative and communications manager Melissa Sandhu said all tourists had to do was present the Rapid Passport as they hopped on for a free ride on Rapid Penang buses.

"With our extensive routes, tourists will have many options to choose from," she said at the launch of Rapid Passport at the Firefly Komtar sales office here yesterday.

Also present was Penang Firefly head of sales Audrey Yu.

The airline is collaborating with Rapid Penang in this latest promotion.

Rapid Passport is available at all Rapid Penang kiosks, onboard Firefly's Penang-bound flights, Firefly Komtar sales office, Hard Rock Hotel, Hard Rock Cafe and Paradise Sandy Beach Resort.

Prior to the Rapid Passport, Rapid Penang had introduced the Rapid Emas, a special monthly pass for the convenience of senior citizens and the disabled, Rapid Youth for students and Rapid Preferred which offers unlimited travel around the island for 30 days.

Read more: RM30 passport gives tourists 7-day rides http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/23paso/Article/#ixzz19FCUdAiK

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MTGC CIRCULAR : Diving - Training and Packages

Sent: Wed, 22 December, 2010 17:14:19

Dear TGA Chairpersons,

MTGC sits on the working group of SIRIM for scuba diving together with the diving associations NAUI and PADI.

Mr. Michael Tong of NAUI has kindly offered the following to our members/tourist guides, and anyone interested can contact him directly.

Thank you.

Diana Lee
Executive Secretary, MTGC


From: mike@nauipacific.com
Subject: RE: Diving - Training and Packages
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 16:15:16 +0800

Diana .

Hope you are fine and well.

Quotation for Scuba Diving Course training in Kuala Lumpur. RM600.00 per candidate.
3 days Class room & Swimming pool – 10:00am -5.00pm .
Include : Scuba Diver Textbook, Log book , c-card & certificate – 3 class room session.
Swimming pool -skin diving & scuba diving session pool sessions.

Island trip – Pulau Tioman - at own expense - per person including boat ride/food/triple-sharing 3 days 2 nights.Make own way to Mersing jetty with own transportation to be confirmed later. Around RM 600.00 –RM700.00 per person.

If required, we can come to give presentation about the Scuba courses & Island trips.

A Merry Christmas to you & family.

Thank you.

Mike Tong
012 -2208202

MTGC CIRCULAR : CANCELLATION OF TG LICENSES AND NOTICE TO PAY COMPOUND FINES

Sent: Fri, 24 December, 2010 22:59:23

Dear TGA Chairpersons,

The following persons have had their licenses cancelled by MoTour:

1. TAN CHIA YIT - KUALA LUMPUR - TG2028
2. WINSTON MARSHALL - SARAWAK - TG2067
3. HASMAH BINTI SALLEH - SELANGOR - TG1968
4. TEO CHIN KION - SABAH - TG1926
5. LEE CHOW MENG - PERAK - TG2811
6. LAI WAH YIN - SELANGOR - TG2880
7. SABDIN BIN SAID - SABAH - TG2886
8. WONG KIM SIONG - PERAK - TG2815
9. MICHAEL NG @ NG MENG FEI - KUALA LUMPUR - TG2844
10. BENJAMIN S BUGAY - SABAH - TG2867
11. THAM WAI KIM - KUALA LUMPUR - TG1697


The following TG has been issued warning to pay up the compound:

1. MOHD RAMZAN BIN ZAINAL - SELANGOR - TG.9761 - RM300.00


Please take note.


Thank you.


Diana Lee
Executive Secretary, MTGC

MTGC CIRCULAR : HOMESTAY PACKAGES AND LICENSING

Sent: Fri, 24 December, 2010 23:23:52

Dear All,

MoTour has issued a circular reminder to MTGC and all other tourism industry stakeholders as follows:

".......sejak akhir-akhir ini banyak pihak telah menyalahgunakan program homestay dengan memprosikan pakej penginapan "homestay" yang tidak berdaftar dengan Kementerian Pelancongan. Ini telah menimbulkan pelbagai isu dan aduan yang telah menjejaskan imej program homestay. Selaras dengan langkah bagi memastikan kualiti perkhidmatan dan kemudahan di homestay adalah memenuhi standard yang ditetapkan, maka aktiviti mempromosi dan menjual pakej pelancongan program homestay perlu dilaksanakan kepada homestay-homestay yang berdaftar dengan Kementerian Pelancongan sahaja.

Sehubungan itu, pihak Tuan boleh mendapatkan senarai homestay-homestay yang berdaftar dengan Kementerian ini dengan merujuk ke laman web http://www.go2homestay.com/.

Kerjasama dan perhatian Tuan dalam perkara ini amatlah dihargai."



Thanks

Diana Lee
Executive Secretary, MTGC

MALAYSIA MAKES IT INTO GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS

Mount Kinabalu’s via ferrata has made into the Guinness World Records as World’s Highest Via Ferrata. The official announcement of the certification was held on 15 December 2009, in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The certificate was officially presented to YBrs. Tuan Haji Azizan Noordin, Deputy Director General (Planning) Tourism Malaysia by a representative from Mountain Torq Sdn Bhd, the company which operates Mount Kinabalu’s via ferrata in a ceremony here today.

Located in the state of Sabah, Malaysia, Mount Kinabalu stands at a height of 4095m.

A via ferrata is a mountain path which comprises of a series of rungs, rails and cables embracing the rock face. Mountain Torq’s via ferrata begins at 3,411 metres and ends at 3,776 metres.

There are more than 300 via ferrata routes worldwide, predominantly in Italy, Germany, and France, among others.

Mountain Torq currently operates two via ferrata routes on Mount Kinabalu. For seasoned climbers, the company offers the Low’s Peak Circuit while Walk the Torq route is designed for novice climbers and family groups with members aged 10 years and above.

Since its inception, about 5,000 people have completed the routes.

For more information on Mountain Torq’s via ferrata, kindly visit its website at www.mountaintorq.com or contact the Sales and Marketing Director, Ms Quek I-Gek at +60 19 813 8162/+60 88 268 126 or via email at i-gek@mountaintorq.com



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Issued by: Communications & Publicity Division, Tourism Malaysia
Date: 18 Jan 2010
Tel: +603 2615 8188; Fax: +603 2615 8299
Email: wardatul@tourism.gov.my
Website: www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my