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Tourism
Malaysia marks its grandest tourism celebration, dubbed Visit Malaysia Year
(VMY) 2014, with stepped up efforts to attract more visitors to this bubbling,
energetic cultural melting pot filled with endless wondrous events, amazing
festivals and exciting activities all year round. With its theme of
“Celebrating 1Malaysia Truly Asia,” these efforts would position Malaysia as a
premiere destination in Southeast Asia.
Here in Manila,
Tourism Malaysia launched its campaign with the introduction of the “Tara Na Sa
Malaysia” Holiday Packages Brochure on February 14, 2014 at the 2014
PTAA Travel Tour Expo. The brochures feature special Malaysia tour packages
that have been put together with the help of valued local travel agents
from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The brochures will be inserted on major
newspapers, as well as selected magazines nationwide.
During the
special event held at the Tourism Malaysia Booth, Senior Assistant
Director of Tourism Malaysia (ASEAN Division), Mr. Mohd Akbal Setia
enjoined the media and the thousands of attendees to come rediscover Malaysia
and, for those who still haven’t visited the country, to finally experience its
wonders for the first time.
“With Malaysia
being one of the most accessible destinations for many Filipinos, we have
created this vibrant new tourism campaign with our many wonderful partners to
ensure that the figurative line that divides our two nations would remain a
line drawn in sand, easily washed away by a tide of new and exciting
experiences that would bind us closer as people,” he said.
At the same
event, Datò Mohd Zamri Bin Mohd Kassim, Ambassador of Malaysia, Manila,
reiterated the invitation with this message:
“There are numerous reasons tourists will find Malaysia an irresistible
must-visit holiday destination. Whether it's rich and colorful multi-cultural
heritage, exciting shopping malls, theme parks, fabulous food, great mountains
and rivers, lush green parks and gardens, idyllic tropical islands,
palm-fringed beaches or million-year-old rainforests – you can find all these
attractions here in Malaysia.”
He added, “I believe this brochure with a thematic holiday packages is
the first ever to be created,” also noting, “(It) promise tourists fun-filled
time with lots of exciting activities. This is one of the many innovative
holiday packages that have been created to diversify the nation’s tourism
offerings.”
The “Tara Na Sa
Malaysia Holiday” Packages Brochure offers a range of unique
packages that highlight the following destinations for the travel period of
March to December 2014:
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia’s capital city is a
bustling metropolis with unique landmarks that are instantly recognizable
worldwide. Iconic skyscrapers grace the city’s skyline, co-existing with
remnants of history. KL is also a melting pot of races and cultures brimming
with diverse entertainment options, exciting attractions and a comprehensive
transportation system.
Putrajaya: Known as Malaysia’s administrative capital,
which is also nicknamed the country’s “Intelligent Garden City.” Possessing a
refreshingly different urban landscape, the city is a clever combination of
nature and state-of-the-art infrastructure.
Malacca: The birthplace of the nation’s historical and
cultural heritage. Malacca has a long and illustrious past. Its remnants are
well preserved and can still be seen today earning it the prestigious title of
UNESCO World Heritage City in 2008.
Johor: Situated at the southernmost part of
Peninsular Malaysia, it is the country’s southern gateway. The state is blessed
with a diversity of natural attractions, which includes verdant rainforests,
cascading waterfalls, thriving wetlands and beautiful tropical islands off its
coasts.
Penang: One of the World’s top holiday destinations,
Penang is a delightful fusion of nature, culture and history. Home to a UNESCO
World Heritage City and one of the world’s longest bridges, Penang leaves an
indelible mark on each visitor, leaving them wanting more with each visit.
Sabah: Also known as “Land Below The Wind”, Sabah is made up of enchanting tropical islands, lush virgin rainforests and over 30 different ethnic communities. It is most well known for its icon, Mount Kinabalu, while its island of Sipadan is internationally recognized as one of the world’s best diving destinations.
Lankawi: This city is a part of an archipelago made up of 99 islands and is one of the country’s most popular holiday destinations. It boosts some of the region’s best natural attractions, earning it a UNESCO Global Geopark status in 2007.
It also puts
into focus the wide range of activities available to visitors in Malaysia from
theme park visits, shopping, nightlife, gastronomic adventures, honeymoon and
romantic getaways, golfing, beach, cultural immersions and many others.
For those
planning their next travel with Malaysia in mind, the “Tara Na Sa Malaysia”
Holiday Packages Brochure is the perfect guide to help them see, feel and
experience Malaysia. A Truly Asian adventure begins here.
some photos of the must-visit places when you travel to Singapore
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| Central Market Shopping |
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| Fireworks at Putrajaya |
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| KL Tower |
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| Kota Kinabalu Sabah |
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| Langkawi Cable car |
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| Malacca |
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| Penang |
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| Petronas Tower at Kuala Lumpur |
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| Putrajaya |
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| Putrajaya |
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| Sultan Abdur Samad- Kuala Lumpur |
For more information, visit www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my or Like Tara Na Sa Malaysia on Facebook.
Malaysia Airlines, Philippine Airlines, PAL Express, Cebu Pacific and Air Asia Zest flies direct from Manila – Kuala Lumpur or Kota Kinabalu. For flight schedules, please refer to the links below: www.malaysiaairlines.com, www.philippineairlines.com, www.palexpress.com, www.cebupacificair.com and www.airasiazest.com.
