Warm welcome: Najib being accompanied by Syed Mokhtar upon
his arrival at the launching of the ‘Nun Wa Al Qalam’ exhibition at
the Islamic Arts Museum in Kuala Lumpur.
Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA -- Arts enthusiasts can now watch exhibits in Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (IAMM) on their smartphones.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, who attended IAMM’s 15th anniversary celebration last night, commended the museum for using mobile apps to give easy access to
Tuesday, 10 December 2013
Wednesday, 13 November 2013
Tourism: PM Wants Langkawi To Be Among Best In World
Langkawi, MALAYSIA -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said today he is committed to developing the island of Langkawi as a tourist destination of the world to the ultimate level.
He said that to achieve this, it required investments in Langkawi and big brands to attract more high-class travellers.
"It is time to continue (former prime minister) Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's mission on Langkawi. We have achieved much...But we have to bring it to the ultimate
He said that to achieve this, it required investments in Langkawi and big brands to attract more high-class travellers.
"It is time to continue (former prime minister) Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's mission on Langkawi. We have achieved much...But we have to bring it to the ultimate
Sunday, 20 October 2013
Malaysia expected to reap RM168b from tourism
Los Angeles, USA -- Malaysia is expected to earn RM168bil from the targeted 36 million tourist arrivals by 2020 under the Malaysia Tourism Transformational Plan (MTTP), said Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz.
He said tourism was the second largest foreign exchange earner and seventh largest contributor to the economy, contributing RM47.2bil to Gross National Income (GNI) in 2012.
Last year, Malaysia had welcomed 25 million foreign
He said tourism was the second largest foreign exchange earner and seventh largest contributor to the economy, contributing RM47.2bil to Gross National Income (GNI) in 2012.
Last year, Malaysia had welcomed 25 million foreign
Saturday, 19 October 2013
Malaysia to strengthen position of Islam
Putrajaya, MALAYSIA -- Malaysia will remain steadfast in strengthening the position of Islam, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said.
In his Hari Raya Aidiladha message posted on the 1Malaysia website yesterday, the Prime Minister said the Government would continue to drive the country towards attaining its visions based on syariah or maqasid syariah objectives.
He said this would be in line with his administration’s transformation programmes.
Taking into account how
In his Hari Raya Aidiladha message posted on the 1Malaysia website yesterday, the Prime Minister said the Government would continue to drive the country towards attaining its visions based on syariah or maqasid syariah objectives.
He said this would be in line with his administration’s transformation programmes.
Taking into account how
Friday, 18 October 2013
King, Queen perform Aidiladha prayers at National Mosque
Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA -- Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Hajah Haminah performed Aidiladha prayers at the National Mosque here Tuesday.
Their Majesties arrived at the mosque at 8.20am and performed the prayers with a congregation of about 15,000 Muslims.
The worshippers recited the takbir (glorification of Allah) and performed the Aidiladha prayers led by the Grand Imam of the National Mosque, Tan Sri Syaikh
Their Majesties arrived at the mosque at 8.20am and performed the prayers with a congregation of about 15,000 Muslims.
The worshippers recited the takbir (glorification of Allah) and performed the Aidiladha prayers led by the Grand Imam of the National Mosque, Tan Sri Syaikh
Sunday, 6 October 2013
Promosi Istimewa MAS 2013: Sempena MITM Travel Fair Kuala Lumpur..
Promosi Istimewa MAS 2013: Bersempena MITM Travel Fair yang sedang berlangsung di Mid Valley Exhibition Center 4 – 6 Oktober 2013 pihak Malaysia Airlines (MAS) telah melancarkan satu lagi promosi istimewa MAS 2013 yang sangat menarik. Bulan lepas baru sahaja pihak AirAsia mengadakan promosi AirAsia Free Seats kali ni pihak MAS pula.
Butiran Promosi Istimewa MAS 2013
Tarikh tempahan: 3 – 14 Oktober 2013
Tarikh penerbangan: 6 Oktober 2013 – 18 Julai 2014
Kelebihan lain: Berat bagasi
Butiran Promosi Istimewa MAS 2013
Tarikh tempahan: 3 – 14 Oktober 2013
Tarikh penerbangan: 6 Oktober 2013 – 18 Julai 2014
Kelebihan lain: Berat bagasi
Friday, 4 October 2013
Malaysia should intensify tourism push in China
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Kuching, MALAYSIA -- Malaysia should intensify its tourism promotion in China to attract more Chinese nationals. Second Minister of Finance Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh said last year only 1.5 million Chinese nationals visited Malaysia out of the total 83 million tourists.
“Malaysia should be holding more promotional activities in China to promote Malaysian education, Malaysia as a home for retirees and Malaysia My Second Home,” he said during a reception on
Kuching, MALAYSIA -- Malaysia should intensify its tourism promotion in China to attract more Chinese nationals. Second Minister of Finance Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh said last year only 1.5 million Chinese nationals visited Malaysia out of the total 83 million tourists.
“Malaysia should be holding more promotional activities in China to promote Malaysian education, Malaysia as a home for retirees and Malaysia My Second Home,” he said during a reception on
Thursday, 3 October 2013
Malaysia health tourism targets developed
Melaka, MALAYSIA -- Malaysia is targeting patients from both developed and less developed countries in the medical tourism sector by embarking on good facilities and competitive rates compared to other parts of the world.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S.Subramaniam said Indonesia remained as the biggest market due to its proximity and accesibility.
"We are also targeting Middle Eastern countries and Bangladesh as the Ministry itself is allocating RM25 million in promoting
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S.Subramaniam said Indonesia remained as the biggest market due to its proximity and accesibility.
"We are also targeting Middle Eastern countries and Bangladesh as the Ministry itself is allocating RM25 million in promoting
Wednesday, 2 October 2013
Malaysia among most preferred destinations for Omanis
Muscat, OMAN -- The re-launch of daily direct services out of Dubai augurs well for Malaysia Airlines’ goal to boost holiday traffic out of Oman, currently averaging around 25,000 passengers annually, according to a high-ranking representative of the award-winning airline. According to Nur Shaffik Haris, Malaysia Airlines General Manager – UAE Gul f, the carrier’s decision to resume daily direct flights from Dubai to Kuala Lumpur affirms its commitment to a region that
Friday, 20 September 2013
Malaysia: The Islamic Tour Experience
Launched at the Arabian Travel Market 2013 in Dubai, ITC proudly presents Malaysia: The Islamic Tour Experience.
This booklet features over 50 exciting tour packages with various places of interests and halal eateries. The packages offered are valid through the end of next year, ample of time to discover the country during Visit Malaysia Year 2014!
Download the e-booklet at the links below:
Malaysia: The Islamic Tour Expereince 1 | Malaysia: The Islamic Tour Expereince 2 |
This booklet features over 50 exciting tour packages with various places of interests and halal eateries. The packages offered are valid through the end of next year, ample of time to discover the country during Visit Malaysia Year 2014!
Download the e-booklet at the links below:
Malaysia: The Islamic Tour Expereince 1 | Malaysia: The Islamic Tour Expereince 2 |
Thursday, 19 September 2013
More than a million have something nice to say about Malaysia
Petaling Jaya, MALAYSIA -- Malaysians proved that they loved their country and have nice things to say about it when more than a million people gave their views on the just-concluded #SaySomethingNice campaign (#SSNC).
Anas Zubedy, managing director and founder of Zubedy (M) Sdn Bhd, which ran the 17-day campaign that started on Merdeka Day, said it was a resounding success despite its short span.
Participants were encouraged to write “something nice” on posters
Anas Zubedy, managing director and founder of Zubedy (M) Sdn Bhd, which ran the 17-day campaign that started on Merdeka Day, said it was a resounding success despite its short span.
Participants were encouraged to write “something nice” on posters
Wednesday, 18 September 2013
Promosi AirAsia Free Seats: Tambang Percuma Untuk 1,000,000 Tempat Duduk!!
Promosi AirAsia Free Seats: Promosi AirAsia datang lagi dan Cuti Malaysia kira adalah promosi besar-besaran AirAsia sebelum melabuhkan tirai 2013. Persaingan semakin kuat antara syarikat penerbangan tempatan seperti Malaysia Airlines (MAS) dan Malindo Air serta syarikat penerbangan luar sememangnya memberi keuntungan kepada pengguna terutamanya penduk di Malaysia.
Butiran Promosi AirAsia Free Seats
Tarikh tempahan: 17 – 22 Sept 2013
Tarikh penerbangan: 7 Januari – 5 Ogos 2014
Bilangan
Butiran Promosi AirAsia Free Seats
Tarikh tempahan: 17 – 22 Sept 2013
Tarikh penerbangan: 7 Januari – 5 Ogos 2014
Bilangan
LEGOLAND Malaysia Marks First Year On Successful Note
Singapore City, SINGAPORE -- Asia's first LEGOLAND has marked a hugely successful year with a first birthday celebration, exactly a year to the day since its spectacular launch.
The popular family theme park in Nusajaya, Iskandar Malaysia, Johor which has become a key driver of tourism in southern Peninsular Malaysia, organised an impressive event to mark the occasion.
At one year young LEGOLAND is growing up fast and plans are already afoot to transform it into a resort
The popular family theme park in Nusajaya, Iskandar Malaysia, Johor which has become a key driver of tourism in southern Peninsular Malaysia, organised an impressive event to mark the occasion.
At one year young LEGOLAND is growing up fast and plans are already afoot to transform it into a resort
Tuesday, 17 September 2013
Agong Launches Sarawak Islamic Complex
Kuching, MALAYSIA -- The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Monday launched the opening of Sarawak Islamic Complex in Jalan P.Ramlee here.
His Majesty also named the complex as the 'Majma' Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah'.
The idea to build the complex was mooted by Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud with the aim at making it a symbol of unity and harmony among the multi-ethnic people in the state.
The 17-storey complex was built at a cost of
His Majesty also named the complex as the 'Majma' Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah'.
The idea to build the complex was mooted by Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud with the aim at making it a symbol of unity and harmony among the multi-ethnic people in the state.
The 17-storey complex was built at a cost of
Tuesday, 10 September 2013
Tips Bercuti di Melbourne: Apa Pilihan CutiMalaysia Bersiar-siar di Kota Melbourne..
Tips bercuti di Melbourne: Hari kedua, bermulalah percutian Cuti Malaysia jalan-jalan mengenali kota Melbourne ni. Dari hotel dah siap sedia dengan map merancang perjalanan. Berjalan-jalan di Kota Melbourne agak mudah kerana kebanyakan tempat menarik bertumpu di kawasan CBD. Dan jarak dari satu tempat ke satu tempat memang tak jauh. Untuk permulaan ni, Cuti Malaysia dengan anak-anak kecik siap berstroller mengambil option untuk berjalan kaki dulu tinjau-tinjau keadaan selain senang nak
Monday, 2 September 2013
Percutian di Melbourne: Melbourne, Australia ‘The Most Livable City in the World’
Percutian di Melbourne: Cuti Malaysia kini di kota Melbourne, Kota Paling Hidup di Dunia! (World Most Livable City). Pendapat peribadi Cuti Malaysia, kota Melbourne adalah gabungan Bandaraya Cosmopolitan dan Bandaraya Bersejarah. Di sini anda boleh saksikan Melbourne dibangunkan bersama bangunan klasik bersulam dengan bangunan moden yang menjadikan bandar ini begitu unik dan cantik. Bangunan tertua (1800-an) yang masih berdiri utuh ialah Block Arcade yang terletak di Collin Street berdiri
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.
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.
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
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
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
Papers presented at the seminar will be made available for download soon. For photos from the seminar, please visit ITC's facebook and twitter
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
“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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