Saturday, 31 August 2013

HIGHLIGHTS – SEPTEMBER 2013

PUTRAJAYA – The month of September is set to offer local and foreign visitors a series of exciting sports and cultural events. Some of the highlights include:
WHICH BOAT IS THE FASTEST?
It is Sarawak’s turn to host the Regatta! With the theme ‘Race for Harmony’ this year, the Sarawak Regatta 2013 involves 44 boat races including 5 races under the international events.

The main highlight of the event is the Dragon Boat Race which involves participants from Taiwan and Hong Kong.

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NATIONAL OPEN HOUSE - AIDILFITRI RAYA MERDEKA

NATIONAL OPEN HOUSE - AIDILFITRI RAYA MERDEKA 2013
CELEBRATING DIVERSITY OF MALAYSIA’S COLOURFUL HERITAGE, TRADITIONS, ARTS AND CULTURE
MELAKA, 31 AUGUST 2013 – The National Open House – Aidilfitri Raya Merdeka 2013, was greeted with a variety of vibrant and colourful performances of the country’s rich traditions, heritage, culture and arts at the Stadium Hang Tuah here this evening.

The National Open House, organised by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture and the Melaka State

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Friday, 30 August 2013

ReSIT Johor paper presentations

The recently organised Regional Seminar on Islamic Tourism (ReSIT) in Johor Bahru, Johor received positive feedbacks from its participants.
Papers presented at the seminar will be made available for download soon. For photos from the seminar, please visit ITC's facebook and twitter

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Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka!

HARI KEMERDEKAAN (INDEPENDENCE DAY) MALAYSIA 2013
“Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka!” Hari Kemerdekaan is a national holiday which is celebrated on 31 August every year to commemorate the independence of the Federation of Malaya from British colonial rule in 1957.

Traditionally, a grand and colourful parade will be held in the morning at the Merdeka Square in Kuala Lumpur for everyone to attend and celebrate this important occasion together.

Similar parades will also be held in every state

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Wednesday, 28 August 2013

Merdeka Millenium Endurance Race (MMER) 2013

RACE FOR 12 HOURS!
The biggest motorsports endurance race in Asia, the Merdeka Millenium Endurance Race (MMER) 2013, will be back for the 14th edition!

Each team will have three drivers who will race for at least 70 minutes before being allowed to switch.

Young motorsports enthusiasts will have a new way and new place to celebrate Malaysia’s Independence Day.

Organiser: Sepang International Circuit (SIC)
Date: 29 – 31 August 2013
Venue: Sepang

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Harian Metro Mountain Bike Grand Prix 2013 CC1M

Harian Metro Mountain Bike Grand Prix 2013 CC1M
PERAK, OGOS 2013: Tourism Malaysia telah bekerjasama dengan Harian Metro untuk menganjurkan program Harian Metro Mountain Bike Grand Prix 2013 Cuti-Cuti 1Malaysia (CC1M) di lima buah lokasi bagi merancakkan aktiviti berbasikal di Malaysia sekaligus meningkatkan promosi pelancongan berbasikal di Malaysia. Objektif program ini bukan sahaja untuk membentuk ‘trend’ sukan “mountain bike” di kalangan rakyat Malaysia tetapi juga mempromosikan

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HM MOUNTAIN BIKE GRAND PRIX 2013

HM MOUNTAIN BIKE GRAND PRIX 2013 CC1M TAMBAH KEMERIAHAN AKTIVITI BERBASIKAL DI MALAYSIA
PERAK, OGOS 2013: Tourism Malaysia telah bekerjasama dengan Harian Metro untuk menganjurkan program Harian Metro Mountain Bike Grand Prix 2013 Cuti-Cuti 1Malaysia (CC1M) di lima buah lokasi bagi merancakkan aktiviti berbasikal di Malaysia sekaligus meningkatkan promosi pelancongan berbasikal di Malaysia.

Objektif program ini bukan sahaja untuk membentuk ‘trend’ sukan “mountain bike” di kalangan

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Monday, 26 August 2013

Pakej Pelancongan ke Istanbul Turki 2013: Harga Pakej Serendah RM 1480 (5D/4N)!!

Pemandangan dari Selat Bosphorus Istanbul, Turki
Pakej pelancongan ke Istanbul 2013: Sejak Cuti Malaysia menyiarkan tempat menarik untuk di lawati di Istanbul Turki ramailah yang bertanyakan dengan lebih mendalam. Tidak hairanlah memang Istanbul antara lokasi menarik di Eropah selain London dan Paris. Banyak juga pakej umrah yangg menyertakan sekali pakej ke Istanbul.

Untuk mendapatkan gambaran tentang sebelum memilih pakej pelancongan istanbul 2013 bolehlah merujuk kepada lawatan Cuti

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Saturday, 24 August 2013

MATTA and WITM to be held simultaneously for the first time

Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA -- Muslim travellers can expect more travel packages catering to their needs at the coming WITM-MATTA Fair to be held from Sept 6 to 8 at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) here.

According to WITM-MATTA Fair September 2013 chairman Jeffri Sulaiman, it will be the first time that MATTA, or the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents, is holding the World Islamic Tourism Mart and the MATTA Fair simultaneously.

“The WITM-MATTA Fair

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MALAYSIA TWIN DEAL ++ TO CHINA!

MyCEB BRINGS MALAYSIA TWIN DEAL ++ TO CHINA!
Kuala Lumpur, 21 August 2013 – It is all-systems-go for the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) as it geared up to visit China for its third roadshow from the 23-30 August 2013. This comes shortly after the appointment of Travel Link Marketing (TLM) as their representative office in China. TLM has offices based in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou will be responsible for assisting MyCEB in securing more wins for the country.

MyCEB

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Thursday, 22 August 2013

Bercuti di Melbourne Australia: Melbourne Here We Come!!

Berlalunya sudah Ramadhan, Syawal pula menjelma..Alhamdulillah, setelah seminggu beraya di kampung, Cuti Malaysia terbang untuk bercuti di Melbourne Australia! Percutian yang dirancang agak last minit, kerana sekolah bercuti dan day care juga tutup, jadi dah alang-alang kena ambil cuti lama, Cuti Malaysia mengatur langkah menjelajah ke negara kanggaru ini. Pengalaman bercuti selama seminggu ini antara percutian yang memang best dan happy!

Ini merupakan percutian pertama Cuti Malaysia ke

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THE GEORGE TOWN ART TRAIL 2013 - Penang

CELEBRATE ART IN PENANG
THE GEORGE TOWN ART TRAIL 2013
GEORGE TOWN – In conjunction with the three-month 1Malaysia Contemporary Art Tourism festival (1MCAT), the George Town Art Trail 2013 event was launched in Penang on Friday, 16 August at the prestigious Seventh Terraces Boutique Hotel in George Town.

The event, which is organised by Branding at Hekty Sdn. Bhd, will run until 30 September and showcase the works of established and up-and-coming artists such as Peter Liew, Rebecca

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MELAKA MITS MATTA FAIR 2013

MELAKA MITS MATTA FAIR 2013
MATTA Fair is coming to Melaka town!

The Melaka MITS MATTA Fair 2013 offers visitors a great selection of exciting tour packages and fares that suit their travel needs.

Besides that, visitors and consumers will also be able to find many attractive bargains and great discounts for various tourism-related products. It’s time to make plans for your holiday.

Come, compare, and purchase!

Organiser: MATTA Melaka Chapter & Melaka Tourism Promotion

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Sunday, 18 August 2013

THREE MALAYSIAN BEACHES MAKE IT TO THE TOP 50

THREE MALAYSIAN BEACHES MAKE IT TO THE TOP 50
KUALA LUMPUR: According to a survey conducted by renowned international news network CNN on the World’s 100 best beaches, three beaches in Malaysia made it to the top 50.

The three beaches are Tanjung Rhu in Langkawi, Kedah (ranked at No.49), Juara Beach in Tioman Island, Pahang (ranked at No.21), and Perhentian Kecil island, Terengganu (ranked at No.13).

The list was compiled from various sources taking into consideration feedback from

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Thursday, 8 August 2013

Plan to turn Bukit Kayu Hitam into tourist destination

Bukit Kayu Hitam, MALAYSIA -- The Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) has planned to develop Bukit Kayu Hitam at the border between Kedah and Thailand as a tourist destination.
Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) special adviser to the prime minister Datuk Mohd Johari Baharum said the NCIA was identifying several tourism projects for a 283-ha site earmarked for the development which would create jobs for the local community.
"Right now we only have a

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Wednesday, 7 August 2013

Call for applications of qualified vendors

Islamic Tourism Centre is calling for qualified vendors of web designers to bid on an assignment to revamp and redevelop ITC's website.
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Tuesday, 6 August 2013

Call for applications of qualified cendors

Islamic Tourism Centre is calling for qualified vendors of web designers to bid on an assignment to revamp and redevelop ITC's website.
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Monday, 5 August 2013

Selamat Hari Raya 1434h

Islamic Tourism Centre wishes all Muslims Happy Eid-ul Fitr and Happy Holidays to all our friends.
The ITC office will be closed from 8 - 11 August 2013. The office will reopen on Monday, 12 August 2013.
Eid

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