Malaysia News On Travelling
This is the archive of the Malaysia News on travelling for the month of Nov-Dec 2007. For the latest
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the Curve Christmas Celebration
Dec 8, 2007 Malaysia News
Enjoy dazzling lights and sounds at the centre court of
the Curve
every night at 8pm. With the tag "Christmas takes on
a breath of Fresh Air", this event will be held from Nov 30 to Jan 6, 2007. Experience the winter during this year end holiday here with puppet shows, carolers, ..
1 Utama Musical Christmas Tale
Dec 8, 2007 Malaysia News
1 Utama Shopping Centre
is now having "A Musical Christmas Tale" from Nov 30 to Jan 2, 2008 at the New Wing. See the giant size soldier at the stage where many events and performances are being held. Be the first 50 kids at 7:30pm daily to wish Santa "Merry Christmas" and get a gift from him.
Popular Bookstore Sale
Dec 8, 2007 Malaysia News
Enjoy discounts up to 30% for selected items at Popular Bookstore nationwide from Nov 16 to Dec 16, 2007. The latest outlet at Bukit Tinggi, Klang is now open.
Christian Bookstore Year End Sale
Dec 8, 2007 Travel News
Glad Sounds Boookstore is now having a nationwide sale from Nov 24 to Nov 23, 2007. The sale is on at the branches in
Kota Raya Complex, 1 Utama Shopping Centre New Wing, Jaya Shopping Centre Section 14, Taipan USJ, Ipoh Parade and Johor
Bahru City Square. The branches are opened on Sundays and public holidays.
Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2007
Dec 5, 2007 Malaysia News
The Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) Exhibition 2007 is now on from Dec 4 to Dec 8, 2007. This premier
biennial show that features some of the world's best systems, equipment and facilities in the aerospace and maritime
industry is located at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre.
Being a ninth edition, a total of 350 exhibitors are
here. Head for
Langkawi Island
and discover the many attractions on this duty free island as well.
7th Malaysia Year End Sale
Nov 29, 2007 Malaysia News
The 7th Malaysia Year End Sale is back and will be held from Dec 1 to Jan 1, 2008. Great discounts is in store for all visitors
to the major shopping complexes in Malaysia. The watch and jewellery exhibition will be on display by Starhill Gallery from
Dec 3 to Dec 12, 2007. Venus 188, Venus 175, Richard Mille's RM012 Tourbillion are some of the time pieces that will be on
display here. Late Night Sales at selected malls will be on from Dec 1 to Dec 29, 2007. Head for these
shopping complexes
and get your gifts and goods at great bargains.
Batik Festival
Nov 28, 2007 Malaysia News
The Malaysian International Batik Festival was launched on Nov 23, 2007 at KLCC. The festival will incorporate daily fashion
shows and batik bazaars in the shopping malls here. The highlight of the festival is the KL International Batik Convention and Exhibition 2007 which will be held from Nov 30 to Dec 2, 2007 at
KLCC
Esplanade.
400,000 Low Cost Air Tickets from Air Asia
Nov 16, 2007, Malaysia News
All budget travellers will be glad to know that
Air Asia Airlines
is offering 400,000 low priced tickets from RM9.99
excluding surcharge and taxes. Bookings can now be made from Nov 13 to Nov 25, 2007 with travel period fixed from Jan 8
to April 30, 2008. This is done in conjunction with Air Asia winning the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation's Airline of
the Year 2007 award. Tickets are fast being snapped up, so hurry and do your bookings.
Win Prizes with the Pulse Regional Travel Survey
Nov 14, 2007 Malaysia News
Join the Pulse Regional Travel Survey endorsed by Tourism Malaysia and you may win one of the travel packages to Hong
Kong Disneyland, Strawberry Park Resort in Cameron Highlands or a spa in Mandrayu Spa Cameron Highlands. All you need to
do is to answer about 20 questions related to your travel locally or overseas. Will probably takes you 5 minutes to answer
all the questions. Survey closes on December 20, 2007. Click
here to join.
All the best...
Royal London Circus
Nov 12, 2007 Malaysia News
Come and be thrilled by the famous Royal London Circus show at Bandar Botanic in Klang, Selangor.
Performers will amazed you and your entire family by the various stunts involving rotating wheel, animal acts, lively
dancing, trapeze, magic tricks as well as acrobatic show.
The two and a half hour circus will be on until Nov 25, 2007. Tickets are priced from RM25 to RM85 for adults. The show
time is:
8.30pm from Mondays to Fridays
5pm and 8:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays
Call Tel: +6 012 654 1350 or +6 012 654 1351 for more details.
Firefly Airlines
Nov 11, 2007 Malaysia News
Firefly
airlines is now operating from Subang Airport Terminal 3. Flights to Penang can now be taken from this central hub.
Penang to Subang : Departure: 7am, Arrival: 8am
Subang to Penang : Departure: 8.20am, Arrival: 9.20am
Penang to Subang : Departure: 7:30pm, Arrival: 8.30pm
Subang to Penang : Departure: 8.50pm, Arrival: 9.50pm
Bookings can be done at Terminal 3, Subang Airport from 6:30am to 9:30pm daily.
Alternatively, call the Call Centre at Tel: +6 03 7845 4543.
In Penang, bookings can be done at the sales office in Komtar.
Effective 17 Nov 2007, Firefly will be flying from Subang Airport to Langkawi and Kota Bahru.
Penang Starwalk 2007
Nov 10, 2007 Malaysia News
Join the Starwalk 2007 on Sunday, 16 Dec 2007 in conjunction with Pesta Pulau Pinang. This walk is organised by The Star and
Penang Amateur Athletic Association and is endorsed by Penang Tourism Action Council. The 10 km walk is divided into 2
categories i.e. Competition Walkers (RM12) and Non-Competition Walkers (RM8). Get your entry from from the Star newspaper
and send the entries before 16 November 2007.
Pesta Pulau Indah, Port Klang
Nov 9, 2007 Malaysia News
Pesta Pulau Indah at Laguna Park is on from 20 Oct until 18 Nov 2007. Games, camel rides, horse rides, a reptile zoo, traditional dances, acrobatic show, classic motorcycles, extreme sports, kites tournament and a fishing contest with a RM12,000 grand prize are in store for visitors. Fireworks will be on displayed every Saturday.
A RM30,000 lucky draw for prospective house and shop lot buyers in the township are also in store for you.
Shuttle bus services are provided for visitors from 10am to 12 midnight every Saturday and Sunday. Take the buses from
KL Sentral, Kompleks PKNS in Shah Alam or Klang KTM Komuter Station.
Terengganu Monsoon Cup
Nov 9, 2007 Malaysia News
The international sailing event in Terengganu known as Monsoon Cup will be held from Nov 28 to Dec 2, 2007 at the Heritage
Bay Club in the island of
Pulau Duyong,
Kuala Terengganu. Watch the 12 international teams compete in this 5 days event for the coveted trophy.
Malaysia My Second Home Programme
2007 Malaysia News
MM2H Programme
is promoted by the Government of Malaysia to encourage people from all over the world to stay as long as possible in Malaysia on a social visit pass with a multiple entry visa up to a period of 10 years and is renewable.
The latest update is that your applications will be fast-tracked if you purchase a property RM1 million and above in Malaysia.
The Lost City Adventure
2007 Malaysia News
If you would like to explore the ancient world of the Egyptians and Mayan cultures, head for the interactive adventure
called The Lost City in Summit, Subang USJ. Besides using state-of-the-art high technology that provides
special effects to visitors, you will also see the hidden treasures and 3D Mythical Forest. The replica of the
11,000-year-old Perak man is also displayed here. The Lost City will be opened from Oct 1 to Dec 31 2007.
Opening hours: 10.00am to 10.00pm
Venue: 4th Floor, The Summit USJ
Ticket: Weekend - RM22 (Adult), RM16 (child), Weekdays - RM20 (Adult), RM14 (child)
Call +603 5621 0370 for enquiries.
Lantern Festival
2007 Malaysia News
The biggest lantern festival with over 2,000 lanterns in Malaysia are now being held at Auto City in Juru, Penang. This festival is organised by Penang International Lantern Festival with the theme "Hello Kitty & Friends in Penang Safari". This
festival will be on from Sept 15 - Dec 31, 2007. Tickets are priced at RM15/adult and RM10/child.
More information can be obtained by calling Auto City at Tel: +6 04 501 1222.
MASWings Airline
2007 Malaysia News
New rural service airline called MASWings, a subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines will start operation on Oct 1, 2007. It will
service the rural areas of Sabah, Sarawak and the Federal Territory Labuan. By Dec 1, it is expected that the airline will
have a fleet of 13 aircrafts (Eight Fokker 50 and Five Twin Otter), providing 200 flights a week in Sabah and Sarawak. By
then, it is expected to serve 23 destinations, providing a big boost to tourism in Borneo Malaysia.
Bookings can be done through MAS call centre at Tel: 1-300-88-3000.
Firefly Budget Airline
2007 Malaysia 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 in April 2007.
KLIA Self Service Check-In Kiosk
2007 Malaysia News
Effective 2 August 2007, travellers on KLM Royal Dutch Airlines can do a self service check-in at the Kuala Lumpur
International Airport (KLIA). The kiosk will benefit those who do not need to check-in their luggage. The introduction
of this service is to provide comfort and efficiency to passengers instead of having to queue up in the normal check-in
counters.
Currently there are 6 kiosks at the departure hall, 4 at the Satellite Building transfer desk and 2 at the Pan Pacific
Hotel KLIA. Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirate Airlines will be using the kiosks by the
end of the year.
Postponement of Space Adventure Exhibition
2007 Malaysia News
The Malaysia International Aerospace Adventure (MIA 2007) which was scheduled to start on the revised date of 28th July 2007
has been postponed again as the Soviet Union space shuttle cannot be delivered as planned. Those who purchased the ticket
can still use them when the new date is announced. Those who need a refund can contact the organiser at Tel: 1-300-88-2007
or Tel: +6 03 2273 8899. Alternatively, send an email to info@mia2007.com to convey your request.
Wait for announcement of the new dates in local newspaper and MIA's official website or bookmark this travel news page.
KLIA Transit Passengers Tour
2007 Malaysia News
Transit passengers in KLIA for more than 4 hours are now able to visit the city of Kuala Lumpur and its surrounding. Under
the Discover Kuala Lumpur programme, visitors will be transported on the ERL KLIA express train to KL Sentral.
From here, they you will be brought to the various places of attractions in the city. Special package to
KL Tower
where a guided tour and a visit to
Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve
including meals is also available. Check out the packages at the "TRANSIT TOUR" counter when you arrived in KLIA.
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