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Tourism Malaysia North America eNewsletter November 2012   
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Feature Story

Deepavali, the Festival of Lights
Also known as the Festival of Lights, the Hindu celebration of Deepavali marks the triumph of good over evil. Hindus celebrate by adorning their homes with oil lamps, taking a ritual morning bath and offering ceremonial prayers in temples.

Making Headlines

Malaysia welcomes foreign retirees 

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Malaysia is listed as one of three countries that welcomes foreign retirees byU.S. News & World Report. The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program makes it easy for foreigners to retire in Malaysia full-time.

“Perhaps the biggest benefit of MM2H status is the tax status it gives you. As an MM2H resident in Malaysia, all your foreign-source income, including pension, interest, and dividend income, as well as foreign-earned income, is exempt from Malaysian taxes,” the article stated.

 

Click here for more information on the program.

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Malaysia ranked as one of the most competitive economies for doing business 

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Malaysia is the 12th most competitive economy in the world for doing business, according to a report by the World Bank. It is ahead of Sweden (13th), Taiwan (16th), Germany (20th), and Japan (24th).

Additionally, Malaysia ranks fourth in the world in the category of ‘protecting investors,’ and first, together with South Africa and the United Kingdom, in the category of “ease of getting credit.”

Click here to read the full article.

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Reuters plans a 48-hour trip to Penang
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Reuters correspondents help visitors experience some of the best that Penang has to offer, in an article titled “48 hours in Malaysia’s historic, food-loving Penang.” The article lists boutique hotels, art galleries, food dishes, and more.

 

“Just off Malaysia’s west coast on the Straits of Melaka, Penang island is a key Southeast Asian crossroad that historically brought together traders, armies from across the world and created a huge repository of culinary delights,” the article stated.

Click here to read the full article.

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International Olympic Committee to convene in Malaysia    

 

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Malaysia recently won the bid to host the127th International Olympic Committee Session, which is expected to bring roughly 1,500 international delegates to Kuala Lumpur in 2015. This event will decide the host city of the 2022 Olympic Winter Games.

Click here  for more information.

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Malaysia opens first alpine sport and rock climbing courses

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Mountain Torq Sdn Bhd recently launched three levels of alpine sport climbing courses, including beginner, advanced and sport climbing-lead climbing. The introduction of alpine sports climbing makes Mount Kinabalu an alpine playground offering hikers and mountaineers the ability to experience a range of activities like hiking, via ferrata climbing, sport climbing, rock climbing and alpine rock climbing.

 

Click here for more information.

 

Upcoming Event

Malaysia Year End Sale

When: November 10, 2012 – January 1, 2013
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The Year End Sale is an annual event that is all about shopping. It offers shoppers unbelievable discounts, bargains and promotions.

FEATURED HOTEL

Muntri Mews (Penang) 

 

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Muntri Mews is located in the heart of Georgetown, within walking distance to key heritage landmarks and a 20-minute drive to beautiful Batu Feringghi beaches.

 

Originally used to house carriages and drivers, the Mews has been meticulously restored to keep its utilitarian spirit, without sparing modern comforts.

Click here for more info.

EXPERIENCE MALAYSIA

OVERLAND MALAYSIA

8 nights
From USD $2,716

(land + air)

Singapore Airlines Vacations

 Click here  for more info.

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ASIA SUPER VACATION 

10 days

From USD $1,699

(land + air)

Super Vacation

888-628-2871

Click here for info.

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 THE WILDLIFE OF BORNEO  11 days
From USD $3,299
(land package)General Tours

800-221-2216

 Click here  for info.

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MALAYSIA DELICACY 

6 days

From USD $2,239
(land + air)Charming Holidays

 Click here  for info.
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BORNEO SARAWAK DISCOVERY  

10 days

From CAD $1,360
(land package)G Adventures

888-800-4100

Click here for info.

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MALAYSIAN BLISS      

9 days  / 8 nights

From CAD $3,115

(land package)

Jade Tours

 Click here for info.

TOURISM MALAYSIA
ON THE ROAD

FIT America Latin  

When: November 3-6

Where: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Fabulous Food 1Malaysia Fam Trip 

When: November 7-18
Where: Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi


New York PATA Golden Jubliee 

When: November 9
Where: New York City, NY


Dallas Travel & Adventure Show 

When: November 10-11
Where: Dallas, TX
Venue: Dallas Convention Center

DEMA Show 2012

When: November 14-17
Where: Las Vegas, NV
Venue: Sands Expo Convention Center

Maritime Travel Staff Conference 2012 

When: November 16-17
Where: Halifax, NS, Canada


PRIME 

When: November 28-30
Where: Honolulu, HI

 

 

 

Maralyn D. HillThe Epicurean Explorer

President, International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association

Editor-at-Large, CityRoom

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