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TOP PICKS FOR MAY EVENTS

The month of May marks the beginning of Ramadan for Muslims all over the world. For tourists, visiting Malaysia during this time is a unique experience. Why not participate in the breaking fast event, or visit the Ramadan bazaars to taste traditional food only available during Ramadan? It is also business as usual throughout the country, so there are still plenty of tourism events coming this month. Check out our top picks for this month.

Leon Lai “Metro Live” Genting

A 90s heartthrob, Leon Lai captured the hearts of many with his melodious voice and incredible talent. With a strong supporting fan base, he clinched the title of Best Newcomer at the Hong Kong annual music awards. Not only does his talent lie in singing, his foray into the acting world has also reaped rewards with titles like Best Actor at the Golden Horse Awards. Leon Metro Live in Genting this May will offer a spectacular live experience for all his fans in Malaysia.

Date : 4 May 2019
Venue : Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting, Malaysia
Organiser : Genting Malaysia Berhad
Contact : +603-2718 1118
Website : https://www.rwgenting.com/Entertainment/Show_And_Events/Leon-Lai/


SUPER JUNIOR-DE CONCERT IN KUALA LUMPUR

Calling all Suju fans, Super Junior-DE is coming to Kuala Lumpur. Super Junior-DE also known as Donghae and Eunhyuk, DE or SJ-DE is the fifth official sub-unit of the South Korean boy band Super Junior. Formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2011, the group is composed of two Super Junior members: Donghae and Eunhyuk. The duo debuted on December 16, 2011, with their digital single “Oppa, Oppa”.

Since then, the pair has released 3 EPs – “Present”, “The Beat Goes On”, “Bout You” – and 2 studio albums – “Ride Me” and “Style”. Since Super Junior DE has recently released their new album “Danger”, this means that Malaysia will be the first oversea country to be seeing their new tracks performed live!

Date : 4 May 2019
Venue : Malawati Indoor Stadium, Shah Alam, Selangor
Organiser : MMIC Entertainment Group Sdn. Bhd.
Contact : +603-91074876
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/MICEntertainmentGroup


Batman 80 Years

Celebrate 80 years of the world’s most popular Caped Crusader in Southeast Asia’s first ever Batman anniversary event. From its inception in 1939 to its iconic status in present day pop culture, journey through the decades with the Dark Knight and relive his crime-fighting adventures through movies, live shows, one-of-a-kind exhibitions and many more.

Date : 10 May – 30 Jun 2019
Venue : Resorts World Genting, Malaysia
Organiser : Genting Malaysia Berhad
Contact : +603-2718 1118
Website : https://www.rwgenting.com/Batman-80-Years/


Jason Mraz Good Vibes Tour In Kuala Lumpur

Multiple GRAMMY® Award winner JASON MRAZ will be bringing his Good Vibes Tour to Malaysia, on 13 May (Monday), 8pm at Axiata Areana.

Jason Mraz first performed in Malaysia in 2009, followed by Tour Is A Four Letter Word in 2012. On playing for his Asian fans, Jason says: “I enjoy travelling to and performing for listeners in Asia. I feel a sense of gratitude and enthusiasm unlike anywhere else in the world, which makes a performance feel more like an event than a recital. The audience participation in Asia is harmonic and supersonic. I am thrilled to return, reconnect and re-experience the joy.”

Date : 13 May 2019
Venue : Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur
Organiser : Aco Media Sdn. Bhd.
Email : enquiry@acomedia.one
Website : http://acomedia.one/


The Music of James Horner

The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra’s tribute to movie music continues with yet another Academy Award-winning composer, James Horner. Famous for his use of Celtic and electronic music, Horner’s scores include some of the highest-grossing films of all time. Close your eyes as the MPO and conductor Anthony Weeden transport you to the sets of Star Trek, Titanic and Avatar!

Date : 25 -26 May 2019
Venue : Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur
Organiser : Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Contact : +603 2331 7008 (General Line) / +603 2331 7007 (Ticket Booking)
Website : http://mpo.com.my/28-the-music-of-james-horner/

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Malaysia Travel Guide

STB Celebrates CNY by Promoting Iconic Sarawak Animals

STB Celebrates CNY by Promoting Iconic Sarawak Animals

Kuching, Tuesday – Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) celebrates this Chinese New Year by promoting Sarawak’s iconic animal, the Bornean Bearded Pig.

Around 24% of Sarawak’s population are of Chinese descent, making the lunar New Year a big celebration throughout the state every year.

The use of the ang pau is a tradition celebrated by Chinese communities throughout Sarawak and the world, where the elders give red packets to children on the Lunar New Year for good fortune.

In more modern renditions of the red packet, the animal of the Chinese zodiac for that year is often featured on the front.

As the Visit Sarawak Campaign continues, STB used this opportunity to celebrate the local cultural tradition of celebrating the lunar New Year by printing red packets for their partners in tourism, as well as promoting Sarawak’s distinct nature, this year being the Bornean Bearded Pig.

Bako National Park’s Bornean Bearded Pig is one of the most popular animals in the park, second only to the proboscis monkey, it became the perfect option for the “red packet”.

The ang pau packets will be shared with STB’s tourism industry partners and visitors, as well as Tourism Malaysia offices in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan to promote Sarawak to the China market.

“For our Visit Sarawak Campaign, we are using every opportunity to highlight Sarawak’s unique features, in this case our rich Chinese culture as well as our unique endemic fauna, such as the bearded pig which can be found in Bako National Park,” said CEO of Sarawak Tourism Board, Sharzede Datu Haji Salleh Askor.

Visitors to Sarawak can find these red packets after January 21st at the Visitor Information Centre (VIC) in Kuching, Miri and Sibu.

The VICs are located at the Sarawak Tourism Complex at the Old Court House in Kuching, Lot 452 at Jalan Melayu in Miri, and at the Sibu Heritage Centre in Sibu.

STB has already expressed plans on continuing the use of indigenous animals in their Chinese New Year ang paus.

Bako National Park is Sarawak’s oldest and most visited national park, located a 45 minute drive and 15 minute boat ride away from Kuching city, with a population of endemic animals, with the bearded pig as one of them.

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Travel to Melaka

MELAKA WELCOMES INAUGURAL CHARTERED DIRECT FLIGHT GUANGZHOU

Melaka Investment Tourism Opportunity Seminar was held yesterday, 7th August 2016 at Crowne Plaza Hotel, Guangzhou , China in conjunction of the Press Conference to announce the Chartered Direct Flight from Guangzhou to Melaka which will commence starting from 29th September 2016.

The Seminar hosted by Tourism Melaka with support of JVV International Group J E International Group were attended by more than 600 buyers consists of destinations wholesaler and travel agents from the mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau which looking for business opportunity in Melaka. JVV International Group and JE International Group currently sells 5D4N package to Melaka.

Team Melaka co-led by YB Datuk Lim Ban Hong , State EXCO of Transport, Project Rehabilitation International Trade and YB Datuk Hj Ghazale Muhamad, Deputy State EXCO of Tourism, Coastal Development, Rivers and Island were also joined by Pn Norena Jaafar, GM of Tourism Melaka , En Shamsul Ambia from State Economic Planning Unit and officers from Tourism Melaka aggressively promoting Melaka during the Melaka Experience Tourism Product Update followed by the Business Networking session.








































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PARK HOTEL MELAKA

Park Hotel Group has signed a management contract with a subsidiary of Jaya Mapan for its first hotel in Malaysia.

The Park Hotel Melaka, scheduled to open in H1 2019, is Park Hotel Group’s sixth country and ninth city in its development pipeline.

Located in the heart of Kota Laksamana’s entertainment and business district, the 245-key new build Park Hotel Melaka is 90 minutes from Kuala Lumpur International Airport and a 10 minutes’ drive from the Melaka Sentral bus and taxi terminal.

The hotel will be part of The Green, a mixed-use development that also comprises retail outlets, shop offices and serviced apartments.

BW Lim International is behind the design of the development that seeks to create a new lifestyle urban living environment by incorporating contemporary landscape features into open, green spaces.

In addition to 245 guest rooms, the 16-storey hotel will feature a bistro and rooftop bar, as well as a complete range of facilities including an infinity pool, a sauna, gymnasium, business centre and meetings rooms.

A plethora of dining and shopping choices are within close proximity, with the vibrant Jonker Walk and famous attractions such as the historical A’Famosa fortress, St. Paul’s Church and Baba and Nyonya Museum less than 10 minutes away.

For business travellers, the commercial area in Melaka Raya is easily accessible in 5 minutes.

“Listed as a UNESCO world heritage site, Melaka is a beautiful city with a wealth of history and unique blend of cultures and experiences to offer. Upcoming developments such as the Melaka Gateway and Impression Melaka are also set to transform the city, ushering significant investors and travellers to this part of Malaysia,” said Mr Allen Law, Chief Executive Officer of Park Hotel Group.

Park Hotel Group owns and manages 13 hotels in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, China, Japan and Australia. The group extended its portfolio to resort properties with Park Hotel Nusa Dua, Bali last year. Park Hotel Farrer Park, the group’s 5th hotel in Singapore is scheduled to open at the end of this year. Its first hotel in Australasia – Park Hotel Adelaide is slated to open in 2018

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Tourism Malaysia

Fraser’s Hill International Bird Race

Fraser’s Hill International Bird Race

http://birdrace.pahangtourism.org.my/index.html
Date: 23rd May  – 24th May 2015
Venue: Fraser’s Hill, Raub, Pahang
Organizer: Fraser’s Hill Development Corporation (PKBF)
Phone: +609-5171 1623/1624

Fraser’s Hill is renowned as a biodiversity hotspot for more than 257 confirmed species of birds plus an additional 55 unconfirmed species.  The Fraser’s Hill International Bird Race brings birders from the United Kingdom, China, Hong Kong, Australia, South Africa and other countries to Pahang. Apart from the bird race, nature lovers and photographers can also enjoy wildlife seminars, workshops and exhibitions.