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Feature Story
Deepavali, the Festival of LightsAlso 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.
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Making Headlines
Malaysia welcomes foreign retirees
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.
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| Malaysia ranked as one of the most competitive economies for doing business
 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.”
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Reuters plans a 48-hour trip to Penang
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.
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International Olympic Committee to convene in Malaysia
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.
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| Malaysia opens first alpine sport and rock climbing courses
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.
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Upcoming Event
Malaysia Year End Sale
When: November 10, 2012 – January 1, 2013 
The Year End Sale is an annual event that is all about shopping. It offers shoppers unbelievable discounts, bargains and promotions.
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Muntri Mews (Penang)
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.
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| EXPERIENCE MALAYSIA |
OVERLAND MALAYSIA
8 nights
From USD $2,716
Singapore Airlines Vacations
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ASIA SUPER VACATION
THE WILDLIFE OF BORNEO 11 days
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MALAYSIA DELICACY
From USD $2,239
(land + air)Charming Holidays
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BORNEO SARAWAK DISCOVERY
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MALAYSIAN BLISS
From CAD $3,115
(land package)
Jade Tours
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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
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