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On the back of a local survey that showed more than 50 percent of Malaysians booked their travels online, AsiaRooms.com, one of the world’s leading online travel agencies (OTA), today announced the launch of “The Right Room for You”, a campaign aimed at providing Malaysians with localised deals catered to the different needs of every unique Malaysian traveller.
By Gaya Travel on April 19, 2012
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Multi-brand boutique Bread & Butter introduces ‘style Reengineered’, a campaign to celebrate a staple in every wardrobe – denim
By Gaya Travel on April 19, 2012
With the rapid nationwide development under the Economic Transformation Plan (ETP), Landscape Architects play an important role, ensuring each development is balanced with green spaces and conducive outdoor environments, while at the same time keeping environmental impact at bay
By Gaya Travel on April 18, 2012
Ambassador Paul W. Jones met with the runner-ups of the CLICK! 2.0 Camp “Start Up Kids” competition. Click! 2.0 is a six-month social entrepreneurship program that began in September 2011, continued in November at the Cherengin Hills Resorts in Pahang and concluded in February 2012.
By Gaya Travel on April 18, 2012
Thai food connoisseurs will have the opportunity this month to experience authentic Thai culinary prepared by visiting award-winning Thai chefs at Dorsett Regency Kuala Lumpur
By Gaya Travel on April 18, 2012
MALAYSIA CHARTS 24.7 MILLION TOURISTS IN 2011 sanctioned by PGA Tour, which positioned Malaysia as a luxury tourism destination.The top ten tourist generating markets from January to December 2011 were Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, China, Brunei, India, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan and Philippines.
By Gaya Travel on April 17, 2012
The 2012 official World Tourism Day (WTD) celebrations will be held in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, Spain (27 September 2012). Under the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Energy: Powering Sustainable Development”, WTD 2012 highlights the need to bring the tourism sector and energy stakeholders closer together to spur tourism’s contribution to sustainability.“Tourism is at the forefront of many of the latest and most innovative sustainable energy initiatives,” said UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai. “One only has to think of the investments being poured into renewable energy sources for aviation, or the energy technology solutions implemented in hotels around the world, to know that sustainable energy is a major priority for the sector.
By Gaya Travel on April 17, 2012
Don’t miss out a one-night only showcase by Jayson Norris at Hard Rock Cafe Penang. Combining his rich, earthy voice with a blend of soul, roots and ricks, UK based Kiwi, Jayson Norris offers music that is inspired by many influential songwriters, including Ben Harper, Stevie Wonder and Bob Marley. Jayson’s cultural and musical heritage is subtly reflected with a South-Pacific feel resonating throughout his songs.Jayson Norris has released two full-length albums A Basket Full in 2006, which sold in excess of 3,000 copies independently in London alone and Freedom Twenty Eight in February 2011 through Loop Recordings in New Zealand and Australia.
By Gaya Travel on April 17, 2012
Kota Kinabalu (Sabah), April 16, 2012 – In a continuous effort to promote Malaysia as a golfing and holiday destination, Tourism Malaysia is once again organising the World Amateur Inter Team Golf Championship (WAITGC) from 16 to 19 April in Sabah, which sees 30 teams – made up of 116 foreign and four Malaysian golfers – pit their skills against each other in the second leg of this season.Australia has the highest number of 16 teams taking part, followed by Brunei with 10 teams, Japan with two teams, Sweden with one team and Malaysia with one team.
By Gaya Travel on April 17, 2012
KUALA LUMPUR, 6 April 2012 — National Visual Arts Gallery (NVAG) proudly present an Art Exhibition “Pertarungan Amron Omar” which was officiated by Tun Daim Zainuddin today.“PERTARUNGAN” (define as a match) is a first individual exhibition of the artist Amron Omar.
By Gaya Travel on April 10, 2012
SUBANG: Firefly will add four weekly flights on its Subang – Langkawi route to meet school holiday demand. The additional frequencies, from May 25 to June 10 will be on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.With these additional flights, the total number of weekly flights between Subang and Langkawi will increase from 10 to 14 and result in an increase of weekly seats on this route from 1,440 to 2,016.
By Gaya Travel on April 10, 2012
PENANG, MALAYSIA, April 5, 2012 – 12,000+ bands entered worldwide. More than 275,000 votes were cast. 841 bands competed. And now, the results are in and Penang’s own Fin Chemistry has won the local round of Hard Rock Rising the global battle of the bands! After battling it out with several of the area’s top bands at Hard Rock Cafe Penang, Fin Chemistry is one step closer to winning the chance of a lifetime a spot on the bill at the 2012 Hard Rock Calling music festival in London’s Hyde Park, featuring headlining performances by Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Paul Simon and more to be announced! Now, it’s up to you, Penang, to show your support and help these emerging artists live out their dreams!
By Gaya Travel on April 10, 2012
Songket Restaurant is already one year old! This ambient restaurant has been serving KLites with authentic mouth-watering Malay cuisines that is rarely found in the heart of the metropolis. Offering interesting Malay cuisine, Songket Restaurant has taken it to a higher level and has won a lot of hearts, both local and foreign, through its tantalising offerings.
By Gaya Travel on April 10, 2012
Kuala Lumpur, 9 April 2012 – Thai food connoisseurs will get the opportunity this month to experience authentic Thai culinary prepared by visiting award-winning Thai chefs at Dorsett Regency Kuala Lumpur.From 16 to 30 April 2012, renowned Thai culinary instructor Chef Aek Charttrakul together with distinguished lecturer Chef Sangwan Thummasa from the prominent Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, will be preparing a wide array of well-known Thai dishes at Checkers Café in Dorsett Regency Kuala Lumpur.
By Gaya Travel on April 10, 2012
Putrajaya, 21 March 2012 : Malaysia will be hosting the 2012 PATA Annual Conference from 19 to 22 April 2012, making it the fourth time in forty years that the nation was doing so.Organised by PATA, Pacific Asia Travel Association, at The Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur, the conference will be themed “Building the Business Beyond Profits” where some of Asia Pacific’s conscientious entrepreneurs and industry practitioners will share their successful managerial and entrepreneurship business models and principles with international and local delegates
By Shamsul Bahrin Zainuzzaman on April 6, 2012
SUBANG – Firefly celebrates its fifth year of operations this month by offering passengers a promotional fare from RM55, one way, all-in for selected domestic routes.
By Shamsul Bahrin Zainuzzaman on April 3, 2012
Kuala Lumpur, 1 April 2012 Dorsett Regency Kuala Lumpur joined other international participants for Earth Hour Day today on 31 March 2012, a movement initiated by World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
By Shamsul Bahrin Zainuzzaman on April 3, 2012
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia –March 29, 2012 – Families will now have a good reason to celebrate or spend quality family time at Makan Kitchen as the restaurant is introducing a Kids Eat for Free* promotion on weekends. From April, kids aged 12 years and below will enjoy the Full Makan Kitchen Experience buffet during high tea and dinner on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for free, with every full-price paying adult.
By Shamsul Bahrin Zainuzzaman on April 3, 2012
SUBANG: Firefly has deferred the commencement of its newest route between Subang and Hat Yai following a series of bomb attacks in Yala and Hat Yai district in Songkhla,Thailand, on Saturday.
By Shamsul Bahrin Zainuzzaman on April 2, 2012
PUTRAJAYA, 30 March 2012 – Hon. Eng. W. Mzembi, Minister of Tourism & Hospitality Industry of Zimbabwe made a surprise visit to Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside. Hon. Eng. W. Mzembi was welcomed Mr Franck Loison, General Manager of Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside followed by tour around the hotel area.
By Shamsul Bahrin Zainuzzaman on April 2, 2012
Firefly recently introduced the Kota Bharu – Johor Bahru service, making it the only commercial airline to link the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia with the Southern state of Johor. This service will commence on 26 April 2012 with flights every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.
By Shamsul Bahrin Zainuzzaman on March 27, 2012
On the 19th March 2012, global fashion entrepreneur and model Jessica Minh Anh made history with the first ever fashion show on the SkyBridge of the world’s tallest twin structure, the PETRONAS Twin Towers, 175 metres above street level. The hotly anticipated red carpet event showcased collections from ten different countries, marking a new height in fashion and the latest triumph of rising star Jessica.
By Gaya Travel on March 23, 2012
PUTRAJAYA, 5 March 2012 – China Bar & Lounge is pleased to showcase a talented pianist, Dominique Bodin performing from 19 to 25 March 2012. Dominique, a renowned French pianist has performed in various International venues, entertaining audiences with his chord melodies.
By Nuar Md Diah on March 21, 2012
Boutique Bali property Semara Resort & Spa Seminyak has launched a new package that pampers parents and keeps kids entertained.The resort’s Play Date & Pampering package allows mum (or dad) to bliss out with an indulgent 90-minute Balinese massage at Semara Spa while their child enjoys two hours of quality, supervised play time at Cubby HouseKids Club.Priced from just Rp350,000++(approximately AUD$36.30) the offer is the perfect way for parents to totally relax knowing their children are being cared for and having fun.
By Nuar Md Diah on March 21, 2012
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – March 06, 2012 – This April, Eric Siew, Executive Sous Chef of Tosca, the al-fresco Italian restaurant at DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur is introducing Wagyu Beef and Master Kobe as its specials. Specially flown in from Australia, these premium meats known for its marbling texture can be enjoyed from April 9 to May 22 in seven different cooking styles.DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur’s Italian Restaurant offers seven different cooking styles for its Wagyu Beef and Master Kobe Specials
By Shamsul Bahrin Zainuzzaman on March 21, 2012
PUTRAJAYA, 20 March 2012 – On Mother’s Day; Sunday, 13 May 2012 B’s Restaurant at Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside offers some great celebration for mums, which is sure to make her day.Enjoy a leisurely afternoon indulgence like no other with tempting selection of lavish treats topped with fun-filled session from 11:00am to 3:00pm, featuring an international buffet with live cooking kitchen concept.
By Shamsul Bahrin Zainuzzaman on March 21, 2012
Kota Bharu – As a community airline, Firefly prides itself with its efforts to give back to the community. Today, Firefly celebrated the launch of its newest route by treating 50 childrenwith a hearty luncheon filled with a series of activities with renowned local singers and actors. They were Ezlynn- a female pop singer, Al-Mawlid – a nasyid group formed by initial band members of Innuendo, Ruffedge, VE, and Fabulous Cat, Siti Saleha – an actress, and Fiffi Natasya – a new model and actress.
By Shamsul Bahrin Zainuzzaman on March 21, 2012
March 15, Kuala Lumpur – The Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) participates in the MATTA Travel Fair, held at Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur from March 16-18, 2012 promoting Macau as a cultural tourism destination.Looking at a long term objective of developing Macau as a world center of tourism and leisure, MGTO took this opportunity to showcase Macau as a unique holiday destination for families, couples and groups of friends.
By Shamsul Bahrin Zainuzzaman on March 19, 2012
SUBANG: Firefly will offer online promotional airfares for both local and regional destinations from tomorrow until Tuesday for travel from June 11, 2012 to March 30, 2013.
By Shamsul Bahrin Zainuzzaman on March 19, 2012
Johor, 16 March 2012 – Since the launch of the pre-opening promotional annual passes in December 2011, LEGOLAND® Malaysia has received positive responses from the public on the sale of these annual passes. To date LEGOLAND Malaysia, which is especially designed for families with children from 2-12 years of age, has sold over 10,000 passes with 60% sold in Malaysia.
By Shamsul Bahrin Zainuzzaman on March 19, 2012