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Malaysia Vacation News


This section will feature the latest Malaysia Travel News for your information. News related to traveling in Malaysia such as the latest airline promotion, the visa entry requirements, the security measure taken at major international airports in Malaysia and other relevant news will be featured here.

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This page is the Malaysia Travel News section that has been archived from the month of July-Oct 2007. Click here for the latest travel news.



Terengganu Bernama-Tourism Malaysia Treasure Hunt

Oct 9, 2007, 2007 Travel News

All treasure hunters will be glad to know that the bi-annual Bernama-Tourism Malaysia Treasure Hunt will be held in Terengganu from Nov 3 to Nov 4, 2007. The hunt will cover an area of 500km in the state of Terengganu. The public is invited to join the hunt. The fee is RM150 per participant inclusive of 1 night accommodation at Awana Kijal Golf Beach and Spa Resort, dinner, brunch, petrol vouchers and other goodies.

Entry forms can be obtained from

Bernama
28, Jalan 1/65A
Off Jalan Tun Razak
Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +6 03 2696 2377 or +6 03 2050 4541.



Juru Auto Fair

Oct 9, 2007, 2007 Travel News

The largest automobile event in the Northern Region of Malaysia will be held in the Auto-City of Juru, Penang from Oct 27 to Oct 28, 2007. The event will start from 11am and close at 12 midnight. Super car display, airbrush scooter competition, photography competition and motor show are some of the programmes that will be featured during the show. More than 40 companies are expected to exhibit their products.

Admission is free.

Contact +6 04 6467866 or +6 012 407 2426 for more information.



Grand Cultural Show and Dinner in KL

Oct 1, 2007 Malaysia Vacation News

In conjunction with 50 years of nation-hood and nation-building of Malaysia, a grand cultural performance and dinner will be held in October 27. The theme of this show is "50 Tahun Malaysiaku Gemilang" and will be held at Bukit Jalil National Stadium. Multi-racial performances from famous local artistes will be performing here. Lion dance troupes from overseas will also be featured here.



Robinsons The Gardens Mid Valley Opening Specials

Sept 26, 2007 Travel News

The Gardens Mid Valley is now opened to the public with ROBINSONS offering discounts up to 20% for purchases worth RM200 and above. Exclusive items include International Ladies' and Men's Brands, Home Furnishings, Cosmetics and Fragrances, Kids' Trends and designer shoes. The discounts is valid from 26-30 Sept 2007. Opening hours is from 10am to 10pm daily.

The address:

Lot G-211, The Gardens
Mid Valley City
Lingkaran Syed Putra
59200 Kuala Lumpur

Tel: +6 03 2089 1188



Popular Bookstore Moving Out Clearance

Sept 24, 2007 Malaysia Vacation News

All book lovers who are looking for discounts on books should consider going to Popular bookstore in Sungei Wang Plaza at Bukit Bintang area. The outlet located here is currently offering discounts up to 90% on selected items. This Moving Out Clearance including books, stationery and CDs will be on from Sept 14 to Sept 30, 2007.



1 Utama Digital and Gadget Fair

Aug 23, 2007 Malaysia Vacation News

In conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2007 1 Utama in Petaling Jaya will be holding a Digital and Gadget Fair from 22 August - 2 Sept 2007. Gadgets and IT products such as LCD TVs, Digital Cameras, mobile phones, printers, computers and other peripherals will be on sale here.

Shoppers who purchase goods using their MasterCard with amount RM2,000 and above will be given a FREE USB Flash Drive.

Join the MasterCard & GameAxis Wii & Win Challenge and you could win yourself a brand new NINTENDO Wii, the next generation of game console for your home.



Putrajaya Flower & Garden Festival 07

Aug 23, 2007 Malaysia Vacation News

As part of celebrating 50 years of nationhood, Putrajaya Flower & Garden Festival 07 will be held in Lakefront, Precinct 2, Putrajaya. Come with your entire family and enjoy the more than 200 spectacular displays of floral creativity and innovative garden designs by the local and international award-winning Garden Designers and Landscape Architects. Highlights of the show include:

  • Malaysia's largest flower and garden showcase
  • Creativity workshops
  • Gardening advice from experts
  • Gardening products, plants and outdoor furniture for sale
  • Arts and Crafts for sale
  • 3D/2N trip to Melbourne Flower & Garden Show for Lucky Visitor

Mark out the following details to help you plan your trip to the nation's Federal Administrative Capital. Free shuttle bus service is provided at the Putrajaya Sentral Station. The shuttle commences 1 hour before the opening show and the last bus departing at 10:30pm daily.

Date: 25 August - 2 Sept 2007
Venue: Lakefront, Precinct 2, Putrajaya
Time: 9am - 10pm (Weekdays)
9 am - 12am (Weekends)

Entrance Fee: Free Of Charge



Holiday Treats at Subang Parade

Aug 23, 2007 Malaysia Vacation News

Calling all children and parents. If you are in the vicinity of Subang Jaya or Petaling Jaya, why not drop by Subang Parade and have fun this Saturday, 25 August 2007 for a time of Holiday Treats @ Subang Parade. There will be stage and Ground activities line up on this day. They are:

  • Spot Quiz
  • Kid's Limbo Rock Competition
  • Kid's Hula Hoop Contest
  • Jigsaw Puzzle Contest
  • Parents and Kids Game Time
  • Limbo Rock for Adults
  • Family Craft

The event will be held at East-End Concourse from 1.30pm - 6:00pm

For further enquiries, call Tel: +6 03 7787 9800.



MAS Cheap Air Tickets

Aug 9, 2007 Malaysia Vacation News

If you are planning to travel for holiday or business next year, hurry and book your air tickets from now until Aug 15. The national carrier of Malaysia is offering 300,000 tickets with discounts up to 70%. Fare is as low as RM199 one way to Hong Kong. Destinations to London, Paris, Frankfurt and Rome fares start from RM699. Take note that Australia, North and South America destinations are not on offer. Take note also that the price does not include taxes and surcharge. Travellers need to use the tickets that are purchased from Jan 16 - May 22, 2008.

The promotion is only valid for online booking on Malaysia Airlines website.



Firefly Budget Airline

Aug 8, 2007 Malaysia Vacation News

If you are in Penang and will be travelling to Phuket, Koh Samui, Langkawi, Kota Bahru or Kuala Terengganu, check out for the latest promotion from no frills Firefly Airline which was established on April 2007 for bargains. Merdeka celebrations Promotional price from 1-31 Aug 2007 is as low as RM0.50 excluding taxes and surcharge.



Malaysia International Fireworks Competition

Aug 1, 2007 Malaysia Vacation News

The sky of Putrajaya near the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PCC) will be lighted up almost 2 weeks starting from 18 Aug - 2 Sept 2006 7pm onwards. Held for the first time, the teams that will compete come from Malaysia, Australia, Italy and Japan. All fireworks will be displayed starting at 10:00pm for 20 minutes.

18 Aug: Team Malaysia (Opening Ceremony), Day 1 Competition: Team Australia

19 Aug: Team Global Fireworks Display

22 Aug: Day 2 Competition: Team Malaysia

24 Aug: Team Global Fireworks Display

25 Aug: Day 3 Competition: Team Italy

30 Aug: Day 4 Competition: Team Japan, Golden Countdown

31 Aug: Team Global Fireworks Display

1 Sept: Team Global Fireworks Display

2 Sept: Grand Finale by Pyrofest Canada

Call +603-7880 7999 for booking of tickets or book online at Ticketpro with ticket price ranging from RM38.50 - RM181.50. Those with Amex credit cards or Maybank credit cards will enjoy a 20% discount.





Latest 5 Star Hotel - One World Hotel

July 31, 2007 Malaysia Vacation News

The latest hotel in Petaling Jaya near 1 Utama Shopping Centre was officially opened in July 2007. This RM300 million 5 Star Hotel is located approximately 20 minutes drive from the city of Kuala Lumpur and has 438 rooms. In conjunction with the launch, a promotional rates until September 2007 are now available. The promotional rates of the hotel are as follows:

Superior Room & Deluxe Room -- RM298++/night

Deluxe Plus Room -- RM348++/night

Executive Club Room -- RM418++/night

Junior Suites -- RM688++/night

Suites & Executive Suites -- RM1048++/night

All rooms have 3 telephones, private bar, LCD Television, Iron, coffee and tea making facilities, personal safe, voice messaging system and hair dryer. The Kura Japanese Restaurant, Zuan Yuan Chinese Restaurant and Cinnamon Restaurant are the restaurants that you can go to for your meals within the hotel.

One World Hotel
First Avenue
Off Dataran Bandar Utama
47800 Petaling Jaya
Selangor

Tel: +6 03 9133 2000



Berjaya Times Square - 50 Great Deals

July 27, 2007 Malaysia Vacation News

In conjunction with the 50th Merdeka Celebration of Malaysia, Berjaya Times Square is offering shoppers to this mall "50 Great Deals" where discounts up to 70% are on offer. Movie and theme park entries are priced at RM1 for Imax Theatre and Cosmo's World Theme Park. For those whose birthdays fall in August, you stand a chance to get a free mini birthday cake from The Bakery and Uncle Duck Hong Kong Restaurant.

Date : 10th – 31st August 2007
Time : 10am – 10pm



MATTA FAIR 2007

July 13, 2007 Malaysia Vacation News

The premier consumer travel fair in Malaysia known as MATTA FAIR is back. MATTA FAIR 2007 will be held at PWTC Kuala Lumpur from 7-9 Sept 2007, 10.00am - 9.00pm . Lots of holiday bargains to various destinations of the world will be on offer here. There is also the Buyers' Contest with the Grand Prize of a car.



Grand Cultural Show and Dinner in KL

July 9, 2007 Travel News

In conjunction with 50 years of nation-hood and nation-building of Malaysia, a grand cultural performance and dinner will be held in October 27. The theme of this show is "50 Tahun Malaysiaku Gemilang" and will be held at Bukit Jalil National Stadium. Multi-racial performances from famous local artistes will be performing here. Lion dance troupes from overseas will also be featured here.



Salvaged Treasures From The Sea

July 3, 2007 Malaysia Vacation News

Artefacts that were recovered from shipwrecks in the South China Sea, off the coast of East of Peninsular Malaysia will be on display at Brabus Bangsar Centre, Kuala Lumpur from 12 July 2007 to 29 July 2007. It will featured 350 pcs of the blue and white porcelain, ceramic ware and antique celadon. The excavation work was done by Sten Sjostrand's Nanhai Marine Archaelogy Sdn. Bhd.

Prices for the items range from RM50 to Rm88,000 and Sjostrand will be there during the exhibition to provide visitors a better account of the treasures from the deep.

Call Hua Hong Antique House at Tel: +6 03 6187 9828 for more details.

Other work by Sjostrand can be seen at the Maritime Museum near the National Museum in Kuala Lumpur.











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