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| Tourism Malaysia North America eNewsletter |
October 2014 |
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Featured Story
Shell Advance Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix
October 24 – October 26, 2014
This is the premier event of motorcycle racing – catch the action of the world’s top racers in this exciting event. Held at one of the most challenging circuits in the world, the race is a must-watch for those who love full throttle action.
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Making Headlines
The World’s 7 Most Retiree-Friendly Nations
With a low monthly income requirement and very few other restrictions, Malaysia is a top destination to spend your retirement. Additionally, the Malaysia My Second Home program offers easy retiree residency.
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Diving into the Mystic Off Sipadan Island
The colorful wildlife off the Sipadan Island in Borneo is known for being not only vibrant, but also fantastically plentiful. With only 120 divers allowed off the island’s coast per day, along with careful preservation of the nature reserve, this “untouched piece of art” has managed to stay wild in an increasingly human-affected world. Because of this, visits to the nearby Mabul Dive Resorts quickly become unforgettable adventures and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.
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Building on Borneo’s rapport of being a piece of perfectly untainted nature, the region’s immense biodiversity carries over onto its shores. With companies offering everything from orangutan tours to watching hosts of turtles clamber onto the island’s shore to lay their eggs, the eco-tourism opportunities offered here are plentiful.
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Upcoming Events
October 5, 2014
Also known as Hari Raya Haji, this festival marks the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, which is performed by millions of Muslims annually. It is also known as Hari Raya Qurban. Muslims in the country celebrate the festival with prayers and the sacrifice of cattle.
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The Kuala Lumpur International Tattoo 2014 Parade
October 11, 2014
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| photo courtesy of Visit Malaysia Year 2014 |
Malaysians and tourists gather to see one of Visit Malaysia’s biggest events at the Stadium Merdeka in Kuala Lumper. An amazing show featuring patriotism, spirit, and agility to highlight the diversity and uniqueness that comes with the mixture of local and international cultures.
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Standard Chartered KL Marathon 2014
October 12, 2014
The Marathon held its inaugural race in 2009 with 13,500 runners (in total) and in 2013, 33,000 runners registered. The marathon starts and finishes at Dataran Merdeka and is flagged off directly beneath the clock tower of the Sultan Abdul Samad building. The marathon route passes several landmarks unique to KL - namely, the iconic Twin Towers, the National Monument, the colorful Little India quarter, the majestic National Mosque, the King’s Palace and the Parliament building. The route takes you on a unique journey of new and old.
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Mt. Kinabalu International Climbathon
October 18-19, 2014
The Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon-Adventure Series covers a challenging 23km route, taking participants up the Summit Trail to Laying-Layang (2.072m above sea level), before descending to Mesilou and heading on the finish line at Kundasang Town. The race offers spellbinding vistas of Kinabalu Park’s tropical and sub-tropical mountain forests, summit peaks and river valleys.
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Deepavali Festival of Lights
October 23, 2014
Hindus celebrate Deepavali, or the ‘Festival of Lights,’ with prayers, family gatherings and festivities. Open houses are held where family and friends visit each other and enjoy delicious traditional goodies.
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Hello Kitty 40th Anniversary
October 31 – November 2nd, 2014
The first official Hello Kitty Town experience outside of Japan is taking place at Sanrio Hello Kitty Toen Nusajaya. The three day carnival will have an array of interactive experiences for Hello Kitty fans to take part in including the Hello Kitty Friends Gathering, Hello Kitty Friends Fiesta, Hello Kitty Friends Catwalk and Hello Kitty Friends Rock Music Festival.
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| Malaysia Specialist Program on Travel Agent University
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Take advantage of Tourism Malaysia USA’s Malaysia Specialist Travel Agent Certification course via Travel Agent University to gain the best trade tools and resources to cultivate new clients, raise awareness of Malaysia and help sell the destination. Graduates of the program will qualify for monthly prize drawings. There will be special incentives for selling Malaysia tour packages.
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| Official Mascot for Visit Malaysia Year 2014: Proboscis Monkey |
The endangered, long-nosed Proboscis monkey is unique to the Southeast Asian island of Borneo, particularly Sabah, Malaysia. This rare creature is so special that it has been named as the mascot for Malaysia’s biggest celebration, Visit Malaysia Year 2014.
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| FEATURED HOTEL |
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The Jana at Taiping Golf & Country Club
Built on stilts with a Malay traditional architecture, the kampung houses at The Jana are set against a hilly backdrop. It’s spacious, cozy and comfortable units are available in one or two bedrooms and are tastefully designed to make your stay peaceful and homey as possible.
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| EXPERIENCE MALAYSIA |
Kuala Lumpur & Kota Kinabalu
5 Days/ 4 Nights
From USD $339 (land only)
Mango Tours
Twin City Tours
Click here for info.
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World of Diving
Malaysia
(land + diving package)
World of Diving
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Malaysia Encompassed
10 Days
From USD $3,000
Kensington Tours
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Taman Negara
3 Days /2 Nights
From USD $699
Orient Flexipax
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Visit Malaysia
10 Days
From CAD $2,321
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Golf Holiday in Sabah
13 Days
From CAD $3,110 + Tax
Jolly Time Travel
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Malaysia Travel Center Specials
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Tourism Malaysia On The Road
Tourism Malaysia LA Seminar with Asia Total/Princess Operadora in Brazil
When: October 1st-2nd
Where: Porto Alegre (1st) Bel Horizonte (2nd)
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International Living’s Fast-Track Your Retirement Overseas
When: October 2nd-4th
Where: Red Rock, Las Vegas
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Mini Trade Show
When: October 21st-23rd
Where: Austin, TX (21st)
San Antonio, TX (22nd)
Houston, TX (23rd)
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Travel Adventure Show
When: October 25th-26th
Where: Dallas, TX
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30th Anniversary of Malaysia Association of America Dinner Reception
When: October 3rd
Where: Queens, New York
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Road Show with Isram World, Korea, Malaysia, and Taiwan Tourist Boards
When: October 27th-29th
Where: Atlanta, Georgia and Orlando & Delray Beach, Florida
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International Travel & Trade Show
When: October 24th-26th
Where: Montreal, Quebec
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