Batang Ai Resort a boon to Iban culture, herbal lore

Dubbed as "A Gateway to a Land of Legends," Batang Ai Resort is a four-to- five-hour drive from here along the Pan-Borneo Highway, followed by a 15-minute boat ride on the Batang Ai Lake in Lubok Antu, Sri Aman division.  Along the journey, one could see pepper gardens, rice fields, cocoa trees, oil palm estates and vegetable plots.

Written on February 4, 2006 | Posted in Tourism | No Comment

Mangosteen Fruit

The mangosteen fruit – alternatively known as the King or Queen of Fruits – is seed-bearing and multi-segmented. The number of segments varies from 5 to 7, with the largest invariably holding the seed. It is a round, tennis ball-size fruit that has a purple outer rind and a soft, milky white edible center.

Written on January 20, 2006 | Posted in Tourism | No Comment

Malaysia – Essential Visits

 Located in South East Asia, bordering Thailand in the north and Singapore in the south, Malaysia achieved its independence from British rule on the 31st of August 1957. With a population of approximately 23.5 million (58% Malays, 24% Chinese, 8% Indians and 10% others), Malaysia is rich in differing cultures and traditions. The uniqueness of Malaysia is that all these differing religions live alongside each other in harmony and peace.

Written on December 6, 2005 | Posted in Tourism | No Comment

Take A Trip to Malaysia

For both air and car travel, avoid the crowds by traveling during the week, especially from Tuesday through Thursday. An added bonus is that airfares for travel Tuesday through Thursday are usually cheaper.

Written on October 27, 2005 | Posted in Tourism | No Comment

Malaysia hosts International Garden and River Festival

Malaysia will continue to gain global recognition as the host successful international events, this time it has won a franchise …

Written on August 25, 2004 | Posted in News,Tourism | No Comment

Malaysia courting honeymoon couples from Italy

With an amazing 300,000 couples getting married every year in Italy, Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (Tourism Malaysia) is courting them …

Written on July 15, 2004 | Posted in Tourism,Vacation | No Comment

“Land of hornbills” lure for German tourists

Realizing the tremendous potential of Sarawak has among tourists from Germany and the European Union (EU) countries, Minister of Tourism …

Written on April 4, 2004 | Posted in Government,Tourism | No Comment

Langkawi most suitable site for Malaysia’s first Geopark

Langkawi is the most suitable site for declaration as Malaysia’s first geopark in line with the United Nations Educational, Scientific …

Written on November 10, 2001 | Posted in News,Tourism | No Comment

German tourism traffic to Malaysia rises

Notwithstanding the high-pitched publicity in the German media about the plight of German and other Western hostages kidnapped from the …

Written on September 8, 2000 | Posted in Tourism | No Comment
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