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Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival 2009
June 2009 Travel News
This year's first Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival theme is "Malaysia, Your Shopping Oasis" will be held from 4 July 2009 to 31 Aug 2009. Head for the many shopping complexes in the city of Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya. The carnival will also be launched in Penang, Kota Baru, Johor Baru, Kota Kinabalu and Miri. Great discounts and contests are in store for all shoppers.
Malaysia Airlines Everday Low Fares
June 2009 Travel News
If you are looking for cheap air fares, check out the offer at malaysiaairlines.com website as this national airlines of Malaysia is coming out with promotional rates almost everyday.
AQUARIA School Holidays Promotion
June 2009 Travel News
AQUARIA KLCC is offering school holidays Family Package Promotion from 30 May to 14 June 2009. The rate is RM88 for a family of 2 adults and 2 children for those with MyKad and RM118 for those without MyKad. Enjoy the marine parks in the in the city.
International Book Fair 2009
May 2009 Travel News
This year's international book fair theme is "READ MALAYSIA '09" and will be held from 29 May to 7 June 2009. Over 150 exhibitors with more than 20,000 book titles will be on sale. Head for MIECC at Mines City Resort near Mines Shopping Fair from 11:00am to 10:00pm. Admission is FREE.
Call +6 03 8949 5577 for enquiry.
MAS Stimulus Package
April 2009 Travel News
Malaysia Airlines is now offering discounts and travel packages to encourage more people to travel. Some of the packages on offer include "Kids Fly Free", "Grab A Deal", "Weekend Getaway", "Balik Kampung" and "Premium Match".
Booking period is now until 31 July 2009. Travel period is from now until 31 Dec 2009. See more details here.
PC Fair 2009
April 2009 Travel News
If you are looking for IT bargains or to update yourself on the latest happenings in the PC World, head for PC FAIR at the various location in Malaysia.
10 - 12 April 2009 (11:00am - 9:00pm)
KL Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
Persada Johor International Convention Centre, Johor Bahru.
Village Mall, Sungai Petani, Kedah.
Dewan Masyarakat Tawau, Sabah.
17 - 19 April 2009 (11:00am - 9:00pm)
Miri Indoor Stadium, Miri, Sawarak.
Sibu Trade & Exhibition Centre, Sibu, Sarawak.
Penang International Sports Arena, Penang.
Mahkota Parade Melaka, Melaka.
24 - 26 April 2009 (11:00am - 9:00pm)
Dewan Jubli Intan, Muar, Johor
National CRAFT DAY 2009
Mar 2009 Travel News
The National Craft Day 2009 celebration is now on in Kuala Lumpur. Activities such as craft demonstrations, cultural performances and exhibitions are being held here.
Venue: Kompleks Kraf Kuala Lumpur, Jalan Conlay
Date: 19-30 March 2009
Time: 10am to 8pm
Free shuttle service is provided from Ampang Park Mall Bus Stop, Mc Donald's Bukit Bintang Bus Stop, Sungai Wang Plaza Lobby Sidewalk and Suria KLCC Bus Stop (Ampang Entrance). Shuttle service is provided every 20 minutes.
Call +6 03 2162 7533 for more information.
MPH BOOK FAIR
Mar 2009 Travel News
If you are into books, head for the MPH JIMAT BOOK FAIR and get discounts up to 50%. Details as below:
Venue: The Curve Shopping Centre, Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya.
Date: 7-29 March 2009
Treasure Hunt in Shah Alam
Mar 2009 Travel News
A treasure hunt around Shah Alam will be held on March 22, 2009 and is open to the public. It offers a total of RM10,000 in prize money. Organized by Shah Alam City Council, each team consists of two to four members and the fee for the open category is RM120.
Entry forms and enquiries can be obtained by calling +6 03 5522 2742 or +6 03 5522 2736.
Backyard Monsters and Dinosaurs Exhibition
Mar 2009 Travel News
From 19 April to 17 May 2009, see the life-sized robotic creatures by the prop maker for Steven Spielberg's movies. Head for Mid Valley Exhibition Centre. The entrance fees for adult with MyKad is RM15, child with MyKid is RM10. Those without MyKad and MyKid pay RM25/adult and RM12/child.
Genting Highlands Travel Bargains
Mar 2009 Travel News
In conjunction with MATTA FAIR, Genting Highlands Resort is having promotions such as 2D/1N stay with breakfast for two from as low as RM38.80 nett. Bookings can be done online from Feb 10 onwards.
Hot-Air Balloons In Putrajaya 19-22 Mar 2009
Mar 2009 Travel News
The inaugural Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2009 will be held at Millenium Monument at Precinct 2 from March 19-22, 2009 from 7am to 7pm. Held in conjunction with Federal Territories Day, it will feature 25 balloonists from 20 countries. Kite-flying, remote control planes and hellicopters will also be shown here.
MATTA FAIR 13-15 March 2009
Mar 2009 Travel News
This year's MATTA FAIR will be held at PWTC, opposite The Mall shopping centre. Mark your calendar and plan to go for this event. You will most probably be able to get value for money travel packages.
MATTA FAIR KTMB Discount
Mar 2009 Travel News
In conjunction with MATTA Fair, KTMB will be offering 25% discount on tickets for groups of four or more visitors to the fair from 12-16 March 2009. The discount is also offered at the KTMB booth at the fair.
Chinese New Year National Level Open House 7 Feb 2009
Feb 2009 Travel News
The national-level Chinese New Year open house will be held at Pavilion
Bukit Bintang on Feb 7, 2009. The theme is "Unity Through Festivity" and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is expected to greet the
visitors. The main event will start from 8:30pm to 10:30pm followed by the people's performances from 10:30pm till 12:00am. Lion dances, drumming show,
lantern and stiltwalking are some of the events to be held here.
Le Tour De Langkawi 9-15 Feb 2009
January 2009
The annual Le Tour de Langkawi with world class riders will be on in February. It will start in Putrajaya, the federal administrative centre of the Government, and finishing in Dataran Merdeka.
Perak Museum Closed Till June 2009
Dec 2008 Travel News
Perak Museum which is located in Taiping, Perak is currently closed for major restoration work. The restoration work is expected to be completed in June 2009.
Penang Hill Train Up and Running
Dec 2008 Travel News
After a 6 months halt in operation, the Penang Hill funicular train is up and running starting from Dec 20, 2008. The faulty cable had been replaced and now you can ride the train all the way up to the top of the hill.
Monsoon Cup Malaysia 2008
Dec 2008 Travel News
Join the Monsoon Cup in Terengganu from 3-7 Dec 2008. Many events have been lined up during this 5 days of racing excitement. Side events include cultural performance, mini concert, fishing competition and colouring contest.
Malaysia Savings Sale 2008
Dec 2008 Travel News
If you are thinking of shopping, now is the best time to shop in Malaysia as the year-end sale known as Malaysia Savings Sale 2008 or MSS is now on from 29 Nov 2008 to 4 January 2009. Head for the many shopping complexes in the city of Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya. Great discounts and contests are in store for all shoppers.
Pesta Pulau Pinang 2008
Dec 2008 Travel News
The annual Pesta Pulau Penang or Penang Festival is now on for 33 days until 31 Dec 2008. The expo will feature 165 stalls which exhibit and sell a variety of goods such as food, textile, electrical gadgets and tourism related product. Nightly concerts will be held here. Details as below:
Time: 6pm to 11:30pm daily
Venue: Pesta Grounds in Sungai Nibong
Admission Fees: RM3/adult and RM1/child
PC Fair 2008
Dec 2008 Travel News
If you are looking for personal computers and peripherals, head for the PIKOM PC Fair 2008 (III) which are being held now at various cities of Malaysia.
Date: 5 - 7 December 2008 (11:00 am - 9:00 pm)
PENANG
Penang International Sports Arena
Jalan Tun Dr Awang, 11900 Relau.
SABAH
Sabah Trade Centre
Jalan Istiadat, Teluk Likas, 88400 Kota Kinabalu.
KEDAH
Central Square
Jalan Kampung Baru, 08000 Sungai Petani.
PERAK
Dewan SJK(C) Yuk Choy
195, Jalan Sultan Iskandar, 30000 Ipoh, Perak.
PAHANG
Berjaya Megamall
Jalan Tun Ismail, Sri Dagangan, 25000 Kuantan, Pahang.
Date: 12 - 14 December 2008 (11:00 am - 9:00 pm)
KUALA LUMPUR
KL Convention Centre
Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50888 Kuala Lumpur.
MELAKA
Mahkota Parade Melaka
Jalan Merdeka, 75000 Bandar Hilir, Melaka.
SARAWAK
Dewan Suarah, Bintulu
Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi, 97008 Bintulu, Sarawak.
JOHOR
Batu Pahat (BP) Mall
Jalan Kluang, 83000 Batu Pahat, Johor.
Date: 19 - 21 December 2008 (11:00 am - 9:00 pm)
JOHOR
Persada Johor International Convention Centre
Jalan Abdullah Ibrahim, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor
PERLIS
Dewan 2020
0100 Kangar, Perlis.
JOHOR
Dewan Tunku Ibrahim Ismail
86000 Kluang, Johor.
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