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1Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival

1Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival

It’s that time of the year again!

Sale, Sale, Sale….!

From 15 June to 2 September  ( a total of 11 weeks!) the whole country will have bargains galore for visitors with a string of promotions and tempting discounts.

The official launch was recently held at Sunway Pyramid Ice Skating Rink at Bandar Sunway in Selangor by Tourism Minister, Dato’ Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen.

For those who enjoy looking for great deals, this is the time to visit Malaysia and indulge. Since the sale also coincides with the upcoming Ramadan month, Aidilfitri festivities and the 1Malaysia Contemporary Art Festival (1MCAT) visitors and locals alike will be spoilt for choice.

Moreover,  the abolishment of duties by the Government on various items, has also encouraged duty free shopping in Malaysia. These include goods such as cameras, sports equipment, footwear, and jewellery.

One great place to search for bargains is the recently opened Johor Premium Outlets, launched in December 2011. It is the first in the South East Asian region, under the Premium Outlet Franchise. The outlets has 80 outlet stores, with designer and brand names in a 175,000 square feet area.

Besides this, there are the malls in and around the country in the various states also offering great discounts. Do look up their websites for further information, or browse through the Tourism Directory for information on the shopping areas here: http://www.tourism.gov.my/tourism_directory/ (choose shopping)

Till then, happy shopping!

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1Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival

1Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival

It’s that time of the year again!

Sale, Sale, Sale….!

From 15 June to 2 September  ( a total of 11 weeks!) the whole country will have bargains galore for visitors with a string of promotions and tempting discounts.

The official launch was recently held at Sunway Pyramid Ice Skating Rink at Bandar Sunway in Selangor by Tourism Minister, Dato’ Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen.

For those who enjoy looking for great deals, this is the time to visit Malaysia and indulge. Since the sale also coincides with the upcoming Ramadan month, Aidilfitri festivities and the 1Malaysia Contemporary Art Festival (1MCAT) visitors and locals alike will be spoilt for choice.

Moreover,  the abolishment of duties by the Government on various items, has also encouraged duty free shopping in Malaysia. These include goods such as cameras, sports equipment, footwear, and jewellery.

One great place to search for bargains is the recently opened Johor Premium Outlets, launched in December 2011. It is the first in the South East Asian region, under the Premium Outlet Franchise. The outlets has 80 outlet stores, with designer and brand names in a 175,000 square feet area.

Besides this, there are the malls in and around the country in the various states also offering great discounts. Do look up their websites for further information, or browse through the Tourism Directory for information on the shopping areas here: http://www.tourism.gov.my/tourism_directory/ (choose shopping)

Till then, happy shopping!

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1Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival

1Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival

It’s that time of the year again!

Sale, Sale, Sale….!

From 15 June to 2 September  ( a total of 11 weeks!) the whole country will have bargains galore for visitors with a string of promotions and tempting discounts.

The official launch was recently held at Sunway Pyramid Ice Skating Rink at Bandar Sunway in Selangor by Tourism Minister, Dato’ Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen.

For those who enjoy looking for great deals, this is the time to visit Malaysia and indulge. Since the sale also coincides with the upcoming Ramadan month, Aidilfitri festivities and the 1Malaysia Contemporary Art Festival (1MCAT) visitors and locals alike will be spoilt for choice.

Moreover,  the abolishment of duties by the Government on various items, has also encouraged duty free shopping in Malaysia. These include goods such as cameras, sports equipment, footwear, and jewellery.

One great place to search for bargains is the recently opened Johor Premium Outlets, launched in December 2011. It is the first in the South East Asian region, under the Premium Outlet Franchise. The outlets has 80 outlet stores, with designer and brand names in a 175,000 square feet area.

Besides this, there are the malls in and around the country in the various states also offering great discounts. Do look up their websites for further information, or browse through the Tourism Directory for information on the shopping areas here: http://www.tourism.gov.my/tourism_directory/ (choose shopping)

Till then, happy shopping!

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1Malaysia International Shoe Festival

1Malaysia International Shoe Festival

I love shoes!

Be-ribboned tied in cute bows, stilettos, chic sandals, jazzy platforms, comfortable pumps or even a sexy pair of boots, or two… oh, you’ll be spoiled for choice at this year’s shoe festival.

Especially with the launch of the 3rd Malaysia International Shoe Festival at Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur. The event is held from 30 March till 1 April, 2012 starting at 10.30 am till 8.30 pm.

Launched by the Queen, Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Hajah Haminah, on the 29th March,  present were  Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen, Tourism Ambassador and internationally-renowned shoe maker, Prof Dato Dr Jimmy Choo as well as Malaysian Footwear Manufacturers’ Association (MFMA) President, Tony Ting.

Some of the highlights at this year’s shoe festival include:

  • Prof Dato’ Dr Jimmy Choo’s, ‘Sogno Gallery’ include the unveiling of his luxury shoe collection and couture, themed after the dragon year.
  • Malaysia footwear designer competition, where talented designers create their most innovative and stylish shoe designs.
  • A Foot and Wellness Corner, especially for those wanting to get insightful tips on foot care, and guide on shoe buying head on over here.
  • Shoe-on-wheels! A shoe car road show, where radio deejays will drive around with a huge shoe perched atop a car (look out for it, folks) on the road. Participate in game quizzes and win exciting prizes.
  • Check out the specially designed Rainforest Shoe Wonderland, where designers have transformed shoes and incorporate it into everyday life’s nuances.
  • Maybe you need and extra pair of shoe for your wedding? Then head over to the Wedding Shoe Wonderland, where shoes of every hue, size and style are displayed for a perfect wedding.

Other attractions at the event include shoe fashion show, shoe painting competition, clog-shoe making gallery, international shoe corner and much more*.

See you there!

* For further information, check out this link: http://www.malaysiafootwear.com/misf/2012/

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PREMIUM OUTLET TO BE OPENED IN MELAKA

Email Print 13 February 2012 | last updated at 03:18am
More Premium Outlets to be opened soon

JOHOR BARU: Two more Premium Outlets will be opened after the opening of the Johor Premium Outlets, Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said. She said the opening of more Premium Outlets would contribute to the economy, as well as attract more tourists to do their shopping here.

“We will open more Premium Outlets in Sepang and Malacca,” she said after visiting the Johor Premium Outlets here yesterday. “With the opening of more Premium Outlets, we hope spending will increase from the present 30 per cent.” Bernama