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Maliau Basin in Sabah to be World Heritage Site
Sabah state of Malaysia will push for the listing of the pristine Maliau Basin as a World Heritage Site. These were among the efforts being taken by the state government to preserve Sabah’s biodiversity.
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Mulu National Park Cave Site to be Malaysia’s 2nd Globel Geopark
Sarawak is hoping for the Mulu National Park to become the second Global Geopark in Malaysia after Langkawi. Tourism and Heritage Minister said that such a recognition for Mulu, already listed as a World Heritage Site, would be most appropriate considering its numerous natural wonders. Mulu had one of the most spectacular caving systems in the world, including the world’s largest underground
chambers and cave passages. Its geological formations were some 40 million years old. Mulu National Park is a fine example of a world-class geo-tourism destination. Mulu National Park has seen a substantial increase in visitors since its listing by Unesco as a World Heritage Site in 2000. There were 25,000 visitors last year alone. Global Geoparks are also a Unesco programme with 66 in 21 countries around the world.
AirAsia expanding it’s services from Penang
AirAsia will be enhancing its flights from the Northern Gateway with the inclusion of a new daily domestic flight from Penang – Langkawi commencing 13th May 2010.
Diethelm Travel Malaysia is in best situation to assist travelers who wish to be flying Air Asia on any of their routes with flexible fares that allow seat allocation, 20kg checked-in luggage, a meal and the possibility to change the date and time of the flight up until 3 hrs before the actual departure. With this special deal booking Air Asia becomes more flexible. The bookings are still on pre-payment, but if a flight can not be taken, the ticket can be rescheduled instead of being lost.
DoubleTree Hilton Kuala Lumpur to open in June 2010
Scheduled to open in early June 2010, DOUBLETREE HILTON is a multi-million dollar redesign and renovation project. The 540-room upscale hotel is located at the intersection of Jalan Ampang and Jalan Tun Razak. It has more than 20,000 sq feet of flexible meeting space with two ballrooms and a fully-equipped business centre with state-of-the-art audio visual equipment and five food and beverage outlets. There will be about 500 staff on board. ALL guests will get a freshly-baked and warm chocolate chip cookie when they arrive at the Doubletree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur, and it is a tradition that is observed worldwide at this brand of hotels i.e. warm, friendly & caring. This hotel opening will be the first in South East Asia.
Lone Pine Penang Hotel re-opening in October 2010
The Lone Pine Hotel on BATU FERRINGHI Beach, Penang, is expected to reopen in October 2010 with a new spa facility, refreshed and newly-refurbished hotel. The hotel had been closed for renovations since April 2009.
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Oman Air commences operations to Kuala Lumpur
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, opened five new destinations to its rapidly expanding network. The first one is Kuala Lumpur, the colorful capital city of Malaysia which will be inaugurated on the 1st of May, with four weekly flights between Muscat and Kuala Lumpur. Situated almost in the centre of Southeast Asia, Malaysia is home to amazing world heritage sites, world's best known dive sites, children theme parks and national parks. Very few countries can match the pulsating city adventures, shopping experience and the hustle and bustle of the capital city of Kuala Lumpur.
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Recommended Reading
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"The Adventures of Mouse Deer"
"Tales of Indonesia and Malaysia".
is a retelling of some of South Asia's most popular folklore, about Mouse Deer, a creature who is small but brave and cunning.
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Orang Utan at Bukit Merah
Being one of Malaysia's premier eco-tourism destination in the northern region, the resort offers a wide variety of excitement with its Waterpark being the main attraction, the only conservational Orang Utan Island in Peninsular Malaysia and the unique Eco Park with its educational walk-in enclosures, where you can experience nature by interacting with some friendly animals. Here’s an amazing orang utan fact: 97% of the orang utan’s DNA is identical to that of a human! In fact, the name ‘orang utan’, when translated from Malay to English literally means ‘person of the forest’. Not surprisingly, they are extremely intelligent creatures that have the ability to think, feel and express emotion the way we do.
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Mt. Kinabalu in Sabah – Mesilau
View the largest Pitcher Plant in the world.
Mesilau derived its moniker from the small stream of yellow waterfall which the locals there claimed to have been originally yellow in color.
Located 2km east of Kinabalu Park; it is home to amazing nature growing pitcher plants such as Nephenthes rajah. Mesilau is practically the highest point accessible to automobiles; it is surrounded by hills and is very close to the foot of Mount Kinabalu. The chilly climate engulfing Mesilau results in sparse population of trees, verdant ferns, as well as other medium-height vegetations.
Enjoy scenic views of the mountain and valleys as you drive along the ridges of the Crocker range towards Mt Kinabalu soaring majestically 4,059 meters from the jungles of Borneo. En route we will stop at a local market to see the various local products being sold by the local tribesmen before we continue to Mesilau. Upon arrival at the park we will have a briefing on the various flora & fauna and will be trekking to one of the few sites on Mt Kinabalu that has the Nephentes Raja, the largest pitcher plant in the world growing in the wild After the trek of one hour we will enjoy a Malaysian set lunch in a delightful restaurant built over the mountain stream in the forest.
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Mari Mari Cultural Village in Sabah
A 40 minute drive out of the city brings you to the Mari Mari cultural village . Set amongst a tropical fruit orchard with a bubbling river flowing through the middle of it , the Mari Mari cultural village will take you on a journey back in time to the days of the head hunters . Walk across a suspension bridge to get to the village and you will be met by the village headman. Follow your guide to the various houses and partake in, making fire from bamboo, traditional games like the Murut lansaran & blow pipe. There are stalls offering local delicacies where you get to taste herbal drinks, rice wine and cook your own “Chicken in a bamboo”. You can also get one of the head-hunters to draw a henna tattoo for you. The visit ends with a simple demonstration of traditional dances with the famous Murut “Megunatip” or bamboo dance as the finale . A Malaysian buffet lunch is included in a visit and you get to taste your own “Chicken cooked in Bamboo”.
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Gourmet at Tropical Spice Garden – Penang
The Tropical Spice Garden located in a valley fronting the shores of Teluk Bahang showcase a landscaped garden that consist of a tropical plant collection from all over the world. With more than 500 varieties of tropical herbs and spices, you can rest assure that the nature sight and sound from the Tropical Spice Garden will offer you a tranquil retreat from the hustle & bustle of the city. Inside the Garden is a Spice museum and Spice café, where you can refresh after walking the Park.
Learn how to Chicken Korma (Mild Chicken Curry) Kerabu Nanas with Sambal Belachan (Pineapple Salad with Spicy Sauce made with Prawn Paste. Lunch at Spice Café with Iced Nutmeg Cordial. Relax at the breezy, spacious café overlooking the Straits of Malacca and the beautiful shoreline of Teluk Bahang.
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SPECIALS:
THE DATAI LANGKAWI BONUS-UPGRADE and COMBINATION OFFERs
Bonus night offers Pay 4 Stay 5, Pay 8 Stay 10 and Pay 12 Stay 15 have been extended to cover period of 1st September to 31st October 2010. Value added benefit “upgrade to Superior Villa” shall be applicable for bookings with a minimum stay of 7 nights. The special attraction is that both offers are combinable. Click here to download our PDF.
four seasons Langkaiw Bonus Night Offer Extended
The existing Pay 3 Stay 4 offer at all room categories on regular tariff rates has been extended to be valid until 20th December 2010.
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Westin Langkawi bonuns Night offers
Various Pay stay offers are available at the Westin in Langkawi. All year around you can enjoy 1 free night for paid 7 room nights or 2 free room nights for paid 10 room nights. But for selected periods there is even an offer of Pay4 Stay6, offering 2 free nights for only 4 full paid nights. Click here to download our PDF.
Bunga Raya Resort, Gayana Island, Sabah – bonus night offer
Special bonus night offer available through DTM is valid all year round: Pay 4 Stay 5 and Pay 5 Stay 7. Click here to download our PDF.
SHERATON LANGKAWI BONUS NIGHT OFFER
For 6 paid nights the hotel offers one free night accommodation especially for European market only. Click here to download our PDF.
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24th Mt. Kinabalu International Climbathon 2010
Dates: 23 & 24 AUGUST 2010 (dates are yet to be confirmed by Organizer)
Venue: KINABALU NATIONAL PARK, KOTA KINABALU (SABAH) – A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE
Known as ‘The World’s Toughest Mountain Race’, the 24th Mt. Kinabalu International Climbathon 2010 is a 21 km run towards the peak of Mt. Kinabalu and descend within a time frame of three hours for the Men, Women and Veteran Men categories. Be part of the race at Kota Kinabalu national Park this Aug 2010 – A MUST PARTICIPATE IF YOU LOVE MOUNTAINS!
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Borneo International Kite Festival
Date: 30 Sept – 03 Oct 2010
Venue: BINTULU OLD AIRPORT, SARAWAK
This annual event ranked the most spectacular event of its kind in the state and together with the cultural and artiste performances, it showcases the rich combination of local and international flavors for all to experience and enjoy. Come see some of the most colorful, intriguing and strange looking kites from around the world in the national kite competition as well as traditional kite-making event while children will get the chance to color their way to prizes in the coloring contest. Stunt kites performances will be conducted by international participants as well as many distinct and creative kites will be on display
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