MALAYSIA – Welcome To Pahang

Pahang Silk Weaving Centre
Pahang proudly boasts of the quality of its silk produced here at Pulau Keladi, Pekan. Its traditional intricate weaving method has been passed down for generations. A wide array of silk scarves and fabrics are on sale at the centre.

Pulau Keladi Cultural Village
Located in the royal town of Pekan the cultural village primarily consists of the 'kampung' house where tun abdul razak was born, the tun abdul razak memorial hall the penghulu's (village chief) office and the Pahang Silk Weaving Centre.facilities available in the cultural village include a recreational area by the river, a service counter, an exhibition and display centre, handicraft and souvenir stalls, malaysian style food and refreshments, public restrooms and carpark.

State Museum
A visit to Pekan would not be complete without browsing around the State Museum. Located at jalan sultan ahmad, the museum houses a fairly large collection of ancient chinese glassware and ceramics. The old history of Pahang and its ancient kings is also well documented here.

The Royal Palace
While Kuantan is the administrative capital of the state of Pahang, Pekan is its royal capital. PLACES OF INTEREST include The Royal Palace, the State Museum and silk weaving centre. The ruler of Pahang, his royal highness the sultan, resides at the magnificent palace in Pekan. A stopover to view this authentically fascinating malay palace is worth your trip to Pahang. If you happen to be there during the celebrations of the ruler's official birthday on 24th of october, you would be able to witness the annual outburst of culture and tradition of this special town.

The Tun Razak Memorial Hall
Dedicated to the second Prime Minister of Malaysia, this memorial hall houses some of the late Tun Abdul Razak's personal effects and memorabilia. Completed in 1994 the showcase depict aspects of the life of Tun Abdul Razak, an historic figure in the early days of the nation's development.

The house where Tun Abdul Razak was born has been rebuilt on its original site and in the exact style of the day. The house displays the characteristic 3 section construction, comprising a threshold, the 'ibu rumah' (the house proper) and the kitchen.

Measuring 8.5 metres by 14.15 metres, it offers the visitor a life like experience of the atmosphere of a typical Malay village house at the turn of the century.

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Kota Gelanggi
one of the highlights of activity in this area is Kota Gelanggi cave adventure. explore the 150 million year old historical and mythical cave complex and its unique fauna, flora and rock formations. The magnificent cave chambers are among the best in this region. Visitors will be able to experience what tropical limestone caverns are all about, with their myriads stalagmites and stalactites and strangely shaped formations.

MALAYSIA - RM2mil for promotion of Visit Perak Year 2012

By ROSHIDI ABU SAMAH
roshidi@thestar.com.my

PERAK is banking on Visit Perak Year 2012 to increase its number of tourist arrival to the state.

State Tourism Committee chairman Datuk Hamidah Osman said statistics from Tourism Ministry showed that tourist arrival to Perak had been on the decline since 2009.

“In 2009 we recorded 2.5 million tourists but last year there was a slight drop of 0.3mil,” she said recently.

For Visit Perak Year 2012, Hamidah said the state was targeting 20% more tourists.

To achieve that, the state would work with the various districts to highlight its places of interest.

“We will also be working closely with several tour companies to come up with attractive tour packages,” she added, admitting that the mismatch of attractions was one of the reasons why there was a drop in tourist arrival.

Hamidah said Perak was actually endowed with many natural attractions like the Royal Belum, which was the world’s oldest rainforest, Gua Tempurung, which was the largest limestone cave in Peninsular Malaysia, Matang mangrove swamp, Lenggong Heritage Valley and Pangkor island.

“It is just a matter of how we package these attractions to draw in tourists,” she said, adding that tourist information centres in Taiping, Kuala Kangsar, Ipoh and Manjung would also be upgraded to provide better services to tourists.

To highlight Visit Perak Year 2012, billboards will be erected along the North-South Expressway and at KLIA, LCCT and KL Sentral, she said.

“The state has set aside an allocation of RM2mil during Budget 2011 to promote Visit Perak Year 2012,” she said.

Local and foreign travel fairs will also be organised to highlight the event, she added.

“Besides having travel fairs in Penang, Pahang and Johor, we will also be going to Singapore and London to attract foreign tourists,” she said.

To entice visitors, Tourism Perak will also go through new media such as Facebook, Tweeter and the Internet, she added.

“We will have the soft launch of Visit Perak Year 2012 in September,” she said, adding that Perakians should help make Visit Perak Year 2012 a success.“If more tourists visit Perak, the spillover effect will be enjoyed by all Perakians,” she said.

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MALAYSIA - Welcome To Perlis

Perlis, Malaysia
Perlis is the smallest state in Malaysia. The state is famous for its serene unspoilt beauty, rustic rural scenes and verdant paddy fields. The expanse of verdant paddy fields makes the landscape appear like a huge canvas of brilliant green or gold, depending on the season.

History
Perlis was originally a part of the older kingdom of Kedah, which was conquered by Thailand in 1821. After restoration of the Sultan of Kedah to his throne in 1842, the Thais established Perlis as a vassal state.
In 1909 the Thais transferred suzerainty of Perlis from Thailand to Britain. Perlis came under Japanese occupation in 1941 during Second World War. Once the Japanese withdrew from Malaya, Perlis was placed under the British Military Administration.
In October 1945, the British laid out the plans for Malayan Union. Under the scheme, Pulau Pinang, Melaka and nine other Malay states were to be united under the Malayan Union. Malays opposition to the British plans to form the Malayan Union catalysed the movement for Independence. The Malay Federation was founded on 1 February 1948 and on 31 August 1957, Malaya achieved Independence.

Climate
Perlis has a tropical monsoon climate and the temperature is uniform in the range of 21 degrees C to 32 degrees C, while the weather is generally dry and warm with humidity in the lowlands ranging from 82% to 86%. The state's average annual rainfall is around 2500 mm with the wettest months being from May to December.

Best Time to Visit
Though you can visit Perlis all round the year, but it is better to avoid visiting Perlis during the wettest months i.e. from May to December.
Tourist Attractions/Places to See

Gua Kelam (Dark Caves): Located about 26 km from Kangar, the Gua Kelam traverse approximately 37 meters of limestone hills from Kaki Bukit on the Malaysian border to Wang Kelian near the Thai border. The caves were at one time used as a trading route between the locals and the Siamese.

Padang Besar: Padang Besar, is a border market on the Malaysia-Thailand border. It is a shopper's haunt for Malaysians seeking good bargains. Electrical items, leather goods and clothes are some of the favorite buys here.
Kuala Perlis: Located at the estuarine delta of the Sungai Perlis, Kuala Perlis is noted for its excellent laksa, a dish of rice noodles dipped in spiced fish-soup with sliced onions and cucumber. It is also the entry and exit point to Phuket Island and other coastal towns and villages of Southern Thailand, as well as to Pulau Langkawi.

Taman Herba
The Herb Gardens is located close to the Bukit Air Recreational Park. A large variety of herbs, spices and traditional plants, numbering over a 1000 species, are grown here. Visitors can see them, learn about their medical application and watch how they are cultivated in this park.
Perlis State Park
The Perlis State Park is located along the Thai-Malaysian border. It encompasses the Mata Ayer and Wang Mu forest reserves. The park is rich in vegetation, trees, extensive caves and jungle streams. This is also the only place in Malaysia where the stump-tailed macaque is found.

Kota Kayang Museum
This museum is located between Kuala Perlis and Kangar. The museum traces the history of Kedah’s Sultanate, which had close links to the formation of Perlis. Some of the things you can find here include money, artefacts, weapons and ornaments from the old Malay era.

Arau: Arau is a royal town, located 10 km south of Kangar, is home to the Istana Di-Raja (Royal Palace) and the Masjid Negeri (State Mosque).
Tasik Melati: Tasik Melati is a small but picturesque lake located in a lowland area about 8 km north of Kangar. More than 150 sandbar-islands may be seen all over the lake. Sampans can be rowed to these tiny islands. Elevated walkways extend out over the waters, providing hypnotic prospects out across the lake.

Hutan Lipur Bukit Air
The Bukit Air Recreational Park is located near the Perlis snake farm. Visitors can experience the sights and sounds of a tropical rainforest or bathe in cool streams that meander through the forest.
Gunung Medan: Gunung Medan, situated 6 km south of Kangar, is a scenic 300-feet-high limestone outcrop. It is accessible by car on a winding road or on foot by stairways and walkways climbing up to the peak.

Snake Farm: The Snake Farm is primarily used as a research facility to test and develop serums for the treatment of venomous snake bites. A large collection of snakes can be viewed here.

Shopping
Padang Besar and Bukit Kayu Hitam, the border towns are famous for their economical bargains. Padang Besar is a good market for leather goods, garments and household items. These are cheaply manufactured in Thailand and sold in town. Bukit Kayu Hitam is known for its duty-free shopping complex.

How to Reach Perlis
By Air: Perlis has no airport of its own. The nearest airport is Alor Setar airport in Kedah. From there cab takes about 45 minutes to Kangar.
By Road: Buses to Perlis are available from all the major towns of Malaysia.

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MALAYSIA - Welcome to Kuching Sarawak

The capital of Sarawak, Kuching is the most populous city in this East Malaysian state. Also known as Cat City, it is the largest city on the island of Borneo and the fourth largest city in Malaysia. One of the most vibrant cities in the region, the narrow and busy streets are full of markets, old buildings, ornate temples, Kuching hotels and traditional Chinese shops that sell local handicrafts. Kuching's skyline, meanwhile, is a mix of domes and minarets, church spires, ornate temple roofs, towers, fortresses, colonial and modern buildings, which are all set in a profusion of greenery against the inky-blue Santubong and Matang mountains that form the backdrop.

 

Kuching became a city on the 1st August 1988. In Malay, Kuching means cat. And it is no surprise that cat statues can be found all around the city. In fact, the city has innumerable real cats wandering about too! How the city got its name is not clear. Kuching's first settlers were Indian traders who set up shop at Santubong. Artefacts of Hindu origin can be found at the State Museum. Kuching is also one of the most multi-racial cities in Malaysia. The Chinese are the largest group, accounting for 45% of the population.

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MALAYSIA - Welcome to beautiful Kota Kinabalu

This is one of the most fantastic cities you ever have been to. A modern capital with a warm hospitality that you hardly find in many places around the world. Just around a corner you have long sandy beaches, paradise islands, virgin coral reefs, tropical rain forests; and the mighty Mount Kinabalu is only 90 minutes away.
Kota Kinabalu is situated on the tropical island of Borneo, and is the state capital of the Malaysian state Sabah, which is one of the two states of East Malysia. The location of the city is absolutely amazing; and from the airport it is just a short ride to mostly any hotel. You find a world class sailing marina and championship golf courses as well as both first class holiday resorts and good hotels for the budget traveler.
And the food is varied in a way that only a state with 30 ethnic groups can offer. The flavours you will find are excellent and in KK, as Kota Kinabalu also is called, there are gourmet meals in restaurants for elegant dining, but you will also find wonderful tastes and textures in a bowl in a hawker’s stall at the night market.
A starting point for business in South-East AsiaKota Kinabalu is not only an instant resort city but also the perfect place for business, congresses and meetings. The business district is centrally located - with government, banks and commercial offices. And as a starting point for business in South-East Asia, this is a perfect place, there are direct flights to several main cities in this part of the world.

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