New Year Countdown Parties (31st December 2010)

Date: 31st December 2010


Venue: Esplanade, Queensbay Mall, Gurney Plaza, Autocity-Juru, Straits Quay, Pesta Pulau Pinang . This New Year's Eve, expect an exhilaratingly good time as there are more than one parties lined up for you to attend! Join us and the rest of Penang as we celebrate eventful 2010 and welcome 2011!


Select your countdown party place of choice from Esplanade, Queensbay Mall, Gurney Plaza, Autocity-Juru, Straits Quay, Pesta Pulau Pinang and many more! Here in Penang, just like our food, we have a variety of local flavours to suit your taste, and just exactly too as we throw celebrations according to how you want this joyous occasion to turn out!


Expect international singers and hot bands rocking your socks off over at the historical scenic venues with mega concerts and an outrageous fireworks display to bring in the new year at the stroke of midnight!


Come on over to us if you're looking for a crowd who will join you in loud cheers to welcome the year 2011!

Source & Photo Credit : Penang Tourism Board

Penang International Gourmet Festival (22nd Dec 2010 to 2nd January 2011)

Date: 22nd Dec 2010 to 2nd January 2011


The 1st Penang International Gourmet Festival (PIGF) begins from 22nd December 2010 till 2nd January 2011.


This festival made up of a single booklet is a festival-within-a-booklet held to coincide with the Year-End festivities by including promotions of gourmet outlets during the holiday season. With a total of 32 restaurants participating in this festival, PIGF is held to promote the gourmet food in Penang which includes European Fusion and Modern Asian. Rapid Penang, The Preferred Public Transportation, also plays its part in this festival by including in the booklet - which Rapid Penang buses will get you to the destination of your food outlet of choice.


This festival is put together by the Minister of Tourism Penang Office together with Tourism Malaysia, Penang Global Tourism (PGT), HSBC, MATTA Penang Chapter, Malaysian Association of Hotels Penang (MAH-P), Chef Association of Malaysia - Penang Chapter, F&B Executive Association - Penang Chapter, Penang Tourist Guides Association and Association of Tourist Attraction Penang (ATAP). A total of 20,000 copies of The 1st Penang International Gourmet Festival booklet was printed for this festival, half of the amount of booklet which was sponsored by Tourism Malaysia and the other half sponsored by HSBC.

Source & Photo Credit : Penang Tourism Board

Pesta Chingay, Lion & Dragon Dance Parade @ Butterworth

Date: 26th Dec 2010 (Sunday)

Time: 7.30pm to 11pm

Venue: MPSP Field, Butterworth, Jalan Bagan Luar to Jalan Raja Uda

Last Sunday, Penang island witnessed the biggest Pesta event, Penang Pesta Chingay, Lion & Dragon Dance Parade held through the streets of Penang in conjunction with the month-long Pesta Carnival in Penang!

This week, the teams from the Penang Wushu Lion Dance, Penang Chingay Association, North Malaya Chingay Association, Kedah Chingay Association, Sungai Dua Chingay Association, Lebuh Presgrave Chingay Association and more will be paraded through the street of Butterworth from Jalan Bagan Luar to Jalan Raja Uda.

This Parade is an annual street parade held in Penang. Today, the parade has evolved into a massive multi-cultural and international event.

Source & Photo Credit : Penang Tourism

Pesta Pulau Pinang, Hangzhou Acrobatic Troupe

Date: 9th to 13th December 2010
Location: Pesta, Sungai Nibong
Time: 6pm to 11.30pm
Admission: RM3 per adult and RM1 per child


This year, Pesta Pulau Pinang is proud to announce that an acrobatic troupe from Hangzhou will be performing 5 nights at Pesta site, Sungai Nibong, Penang.


Source & Photo Credit

All-Star National Chingay Competition

Date: 18th Dec 2010
Venue: City Hall, Esplanade
Time: 7pm to 11pm
Entrance: FREE admission

This year, look forward to see 9 teams Chingay star contestants from Sarawak, Perak, 2 teams from Kedah, and 5 teams from Penang showing off their creativity, flexibility and superb skills with stunts in balancing the towering flag poles on their fingers, foreheads, shoulders and teeth.

The teams will be given a time duration of 8-minutes to perform for the crowd and judges. The participating teams will be judged based on their discipline, their uniform, team spirit, skill stunts and overall performance. The results were given on score cards by each judge and were then tabulated for an average result which determined the results of each team.

Source & Photo Credit : Penang Tourism

Penang Pesta Dragon Boat Race, Teluk Bahang Dam ( 11th & 12th Dec 2010)

Date: 11th & 12th Dec 2010
Venue: Teluk Bahang Dam
Time: 9am to 6pm
Entrance: FREE admission
This holiday season promises to be an action packed one, and an action packed one it will be.


The Penang Pesta Open Dragon Boat Race, highlights the pounding of the drums, one at each boat, spurs the rowers as the 28 teams strive to compete each other for a race that is expected to be neck to neck until the very end.


Come witness as the teams from Russia, Brunai, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Perak, Melaka, PDRM Bukit Aman, Navy and Penang teams like Pacific West, Penang Forward, Anak Malaysia Batu Uban Dragon Boat Team, Kelab Pendayung Taman Perbandaran and many more taking on the challenge to compete each other at the Teluk Bahang Dam, Penang.


Source : Tourism Penang

Penang Pesta Dragon Boat Race,
Teluk Bahang Dam ( 11th & 12th Dec 2010)

Golden Sands Resort, Penang - Penang Family Package

Golden Sands Resort, Penang - Penang Family Package


From MYR 1,050 per night
Relax and unwind while the kids enjoy fun-filled activities at the sunny Golden Sands Resort.


This offer includes:

• Daily buffet breakfast at the Garden Café for two persons
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily for three children below the age of 12 from "Kids Eat Free" menu when accompanied by a paying parent
• Complimentary two-hour Adventure Zone passes daily for up to three children below the age of 12
• Daily ice cream allowance for up to three children below the age of 12
• 20% discount at Max Handicraft, Selangor Pewter, Borneo Straits and Lobby Shop
• Complimentary access to Kids Club
• Complimentary broadband Internet access
• Complimentary shuttle bus service to the UNESCO Heritage site at Georgetown
• Complimentary car park

This offer is available from 1 Jun 2010 through 23 Dec 2010


Terms & Conditions

• Rates are subject to 10% service charge and 5% government tax.
• Offer is subject to availability and a minimum of two-night stay is required.
• Any additional night(s) stay will be at Best Available Rate.
• Black-out dates apply from 25 June till 10 August 2010.
• Offer is not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions.

For further details, please click here.

Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa, Penang - Romance Package

Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa, Penang -Romance Package


From MYR 1,830 per night
A romantic rendezvous awaits you at Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa with its 30-acres of landscaped gardens and century-old towering rain trees by the beach.


This offer includes:

• Stay in a Rasa Premier Room
• Daily buffet breakfast at Feringgi Grill or Spice Market Café for two persons
• One complimentary romantic candlelight dinner at Feringgi Grill for two persons with a bottle of wine, per stay
• One complimentary romance kit consisting of one CHI CD and CHI synergy oil
• 30% discount at CHI, The Spa
• Rasa Wing benefits inclusive of bath butler service with a deep soaking tub in the room’s private balcony overlooking magnificent views of landscaped gardens or the ocean
• Complimentary broadband Internet access
• Complimentary shuttle bus service to the UNESCO Heritage site at George Town

This offer is available from 1 Jun 2010 through 23 Dec 2010


Terms & Conditions

• Rates are subject to 10% service charge and 5% government tax.
• Offer is subject to availability and a minimum of two-night stay is required.
• Any additional night(s) stay will be at Best Available Rate.
• Black-out dates apply from 25 June till 10 August 2010.
• Offer is not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions.

For further details, please click here.

Traders Hotel, Penang, School Holiday Break

Traders Hotel, Penang, School Holiday Break
From MYR 300 per night. A perfect getaway to experience the unique cultural heritage, food and scenery.


This offer includes:


Accommodation in a Deluxe Room
Buffet breakfast for 2 persons at The Islander
10% discount on massage at Health Club
Complimentary broadband Internet access


This offer is available from 19 Nov 2010 through 2 Jan 2011
Terms & Conditions
Surcharge of MYR 20 per room on 24 - 26 December 2010 (inclusive).
Rooms are subject to availability and not valid for group bookings.
Rates are subject to 10% service charge and 5% government tax.


For further details, please click here.

Switch World 2010 II, Queensbay Mall - 3rd to 5th Dec 2010

Date: 3rd to 5th Dec 2010
Venue: Central Concourse area, Queensbay Mall
Time: 10.30am to 10.30pm


A 3 days expo on all things Apple is expected to rock Apple computers, iPods, iPhone and iPad users who want to learn more about Apple products and get fantastic discount on Apple accessories.


Taking the center stage live at Switch World on 4th and 5th December 2pm is Canadian singer / songwriter Eunice Keitan. Born in Montreal but raised in both South East Asia and North America, this singer/songwriter takes a very organic and eclectic approach with her 4-piece band and their Apple computer. Her acoustic driven melodies and thoughtful lyrics are set to take the listener on a journey of a different kind.


Source : Penang Tourism

Penang Floral Festival, Penang Botanic Gardens, 11 - 19 Dec 2010

Date: 11th to 19th December 2010
Organizer: Penang Botanic Gardens
Contact: 604-2270428
Location: Penang Botanic Gardens


THE Penang Floral Festival 2010 is expected to draw some 50,000 local and foreign visitors to Penang Botanic Gardens. Workshops, contests, exhibitions and various classes on floral related topics will be held during this floral festival. Remember to bring along your camera to snap photos of trees and plants that are bountiful in the gardens.


Souce & Photo Credit : Penang Tourism

Indonesian Food, Handicraft & Cultural Festival 2010, Queensbay Mall

Date: 5th Dec 2010
Venue: Queensbay Mall
Time: 11am to 11pm
Entrance: FREE admission


This Sunday, come immerse and experience true Indonesian at the Indonesian Food, Handicraft & Cultural Festival 2010 organised by the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (Penang), together with the Penang State Government at the Queensbay Mall Open Carpark all day from 11am till 11pm. This festival includes a bazaar of all things Indonesian, such as handmade traditional items as well as deliciously fragrant and popular Indonesian delicacies, cultural performances and also a lucky draw.


Besides that, stay on for the festival later in the day to experience traditional Indonesian culture and performances such as the Kibar Persada Dance, Merak Sunda Dance, Asmaradhana Dance, Gandrung Bali Dance, Renggong Manis Dance, Angklung Performance and more!

Source & Photo Credit : Penang Tourism

Pesta Pulau Pinang

• Date: 1st to 31st Dec 2010
• Time: 6pm to 11pm
• Venue: Tapak Pesta, Bayan Lepas
• Admission fees: RM3 (Adult), RM1 (Children 7~12 years old)

It's that time of the year again when Penang is all abuzz with fun-filled exciting activities! The annual carnival in Penang known as 'Pesta Pulau Pinang' is back again,and begins from 1st December 2010 all the way into the new year on 2nd January 2011. Organised by the Penang State Government, this carnival is carried out daily from 6pm till 11.30pm. With its tagline, 'Jom Pi Penang', this carnival features many specialties in the trade industry, culture, tourism and festivites!


Highlights of the month-long Pesta Pulau Pinang includes FREE performances by specially invited Acheh Cultural Group who will be performing on 2nd and 3rd December 2010 and the Hangzhou Acrobatic Troupe who will be performing from 9th till 13th November 2010 from 8pm till 10pm. Other than that, the carnival consists of its usual attractions and events such as Snake Lady, National Boxing Competition and Muay Thai, a Boria Competition, and a newly introduced PlayStation 3 Tournament alongside other performances of multi-cultural dances and local artistes.

Source & Photo Credit : Penang Tourism

CNN Recommendation To Visit Malaysia, "Asia's cultural melting pot"

Interesting article about Malaysia written by CNN's reporter George Webster. Some of the highlights of the article are as follows :

• With range of cultural influences, Malaysia is among most diverse countries in Asia
• Despite global downturn, nation remains "one of Asia's most vibrant economies"
• National cuisine, exotic wildlife and colorful festivals make it a tourist favorite

Nice place, good food, beautiful beaches and affordable hotels rates to make your stay in Malaysia memorable.

For further detail about the article, please click here. 

Photo Credit : Tourism Malaysia

2nd edition of Malaysia Beauty, Spa & Wellness Carnival 2010 from 10 to 12 December 2010 in Mid Valley Exhibition Centre Hall 1, 2 & 3, Kuala Lumpur

Discover the most exciting and extensive showcase of beauty, spa and wellness products and services in the 2nd edition of Malaysia Beauty, Spa & Wellness Carnival 2010 from 10 to 12 December 2010 in Mid Valley Exhibition Centre Hall 1, 2 & 3, Kuala Lumpur.


Featuring 2 unique thematic expo - Trulybeaute and All ‘bout Spa & Wellness


Truly Beauté is a beauty exhibition that provides a platform for women and men to discover various beauty products & regimes and products which have the best outcomes for individual skin types. Plus, the Expo provides for the growing demand and awareness levels of the beauty, spa and wellness community in Malaysia.


Apart from enjoying the interactive nature of the exhibition, participants have the opportunity to immerse in the pleasure of purchasing the latest products while gathering interesting and informative educational talks and demonstrations. It is also a chance for those in the industry to share their perceptions of this multi–billion ringgit industry and its avenues for potential breakthroughs and offerings.


As Truly Beauté aims to grant public knowledge about the everchanging industry, it is worth your while exploring its promotions of countless destinations for beauty treatments, skincare, cosmetics, nails and hair products.


At its inagural launch, the All ‘bout Spa & Wellness exhibition received outstanding reception not only from its visitors, but also its exhibitors who are renowned beauty, spa & wellness brands from France, Italy, Germany, Korea and Taiwan.


The highlights of the Expo are the interesting spa talks conducted by spa experts, which touch on the basics of spa treatments and their differences, as well as the business potentials of running a spa:-


All ‘bout Spa & Wellness Expo has been an eye opener for many visitors and they continue to provide public access to high quality spa products and treatments, especially personal consultation sessions from various spa experts concerning the products’ functional use and latest trends on spa treatments.


So, spoil yourself with the wonderful showcase of the best spa therapies and wellness retreats at the Expo, ranging from natural and organic products to traditional and alternatives treatments and services.


See over 200 exhibitors all under one roof ...Nothing else...but Beauty, Spa, and Wellness!


Explore, Experience And Enjoy.


Free Admission. Opens from 11am to 9pm. For more information, kindly contact 03-80230820

Starhill Gallery, A Journey Through Time IV (2 - 11 December 2010)

A Symphony of the World's Most Fabulous Timepieces and Jewellery


Starhill Gallery, A Journey Through Time IV stands the test of time as Asia's most fabulous watch and jewellery showcase from 2 - 11 December 2010, endorsed for the 4th consecutive year by Tourism Malaysia.


The ultimate test of time is love! Time to indulge in a connoisseurs' paradise of haute horology and joaillerie, embraced by over 100 of the finest luxury watch and legendary jewellery brands. Time to celebrate life with a symphony of fine dining, world class fashion shows and entertainment every night.

• Special performances by Ms Delta Goodrem, Australia's most successful and high-selling female artiste.
• Nights at the Opera by award-winning lyrical soprano, Ms Syafinaz Selamat and international tenor Mr Stefano Chen.
• Melodies of enchantment by the world's leading harpist and songstress Ms Katie Targett-Adams; and the Sound of Soul by Najwa.
• International models and fashion shows throughout Starhill Gallery.

Christmas in Malaysia

December 25, 2010


The Christmas spirit is made merrier with Malaysia's tropical weather and friendly people. Visitors will be spoiled with choices, as there are many restaurants, bistros, shopping malls and hotels that offer great promotions planned specially for the holidays. Join in the celebration and have a sunny Christmas in Malaysia!


Source : Tourism Malaysia

MAS, 2010 Enrich Shopping Indulgence (25 Nov / 26 Nov / 27 Nov)

Enjoy up to 65% discount on selected items and other great deals. So make a date and treat yourself to a great day of shopping. Spread the word and bring your friends – shopping is always best shared.


GREAT BRANDS! GREAT DISCOUNTS! GREAT REDEMPTIONS!


Enrich Shopping Indulgence 2010
Lobby Area, PNB-MAS Building (opposite Equatorial Hotel)
Jalan Sultan Ismail
Kuala Lumpur


Date / Time
25 Nov: 12pm – 8pm / 26 Nov: 10am – 8pm / 27 Nov: 10am – 5pm


Participating partners :
Temptations, MASholidays, Firefly and many more !

Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra - Russians at Home and Abroad (Prokofiev -Second Violin Concerto )

Russians at Home and Abroad
Sat 27 November 2010, 8.30pm

Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Claus Peter Flor conductor
James Ehnes violin


PROKOFIEV: Violin Concerto No.2
SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No.8


Between them Hitler and Stalin represent the worst in 20th century political leaders. They are linked in Shostakovich's war-time Symphony, an attempt to show optimism in the face of the most horrible adversity. Meanwhile Prokofiev was busy travelling through north Africa and southern Europe as he wrote his Second Violin Concerto, which colourfully evokes many of the sounds he experienced on his travels abroad.


The same concert is available on Sunday, 28 November 2010 at 3.00pm


Ticket Price (RM): 85 | 65 | 40 | 20
Ticket Status: Available


Dress Code: Long-sleeved batik or lounge suit

Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra - Russians at Home and Abroad
(Prokofiev -Second Violin Concerto ) 

Source : Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra

AirAsia X Now 4x direct flight to Paris! Starting 14 February 2011 Kuala Lumpur - Paris (Orly airport)

AirAsia X Direct Flight To Paris
(Orly Int Airport)

Wherever you walk in Paris, the boulevards are lined with enigmatic structures let it be timeless monuments like the Moulin Rouge, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame de-Paris, the Louvre and even the Eiffel Tower.


Champs-Elysées is one of the most talked over places in Paris that is deemed to be the kryptonite to shopaholics worldwide. You can buy anything from designer wear, movie tickets, accessories and even cars!


Though if all that is not your cup of latte, then a cruise on the river Seine would be perfect for you to just lull in the softly sweet melodic pace of Paris. Many have fallen in love with Paris's laid back nature, where locals and tourists alike enjoy their drinks and watch the world go by.


Go and experience it for yourself! As AirAsia X will be flying to Orly International Airport, Paris! Starting 14 February 2011 !

AirAsia X Direct Flight To Paris (Orly Int Airport)

Waseda Brass From Japan in Penang, The Glorious Brass Music

Date: 21st Nov 2010
Time: 2.30am door open. 3pm stars.
Location: Auditorium A, Level 5, Komtar
Contact: 04-6577889. Ticket: RM10.


Waseda Brass From Japan will hold a concert titled "The Glorious Brass Music" this 21st Nov 2010. It will be held at Auditorium A, Level 5, KOMTAR from 3:00pm to5:00 pm.


The Waseda Brass was founded in 2000 by members of the brass section of Waseda University’s Symphony Orchestra in Tokyo, Japan. The band comprises skilled amateur and professional musicians and has an active role in organising concerts in Japan.


This event aims to promote music appreciation among local citizens, especially that of band music through the performance by talented and gifted musicans. It is also one of the music culture promoted by Penang State Tourism Development & Culture. Local school bands and musicians are invited to this event which provides an opportunity for them to learn about the professional standards of performing. This is not just an evening filled with beautiful music by the Waseda Brass , it is also an exchange of cultures contributing to the close ties between Malaysia and Japan.

Source & Photo Credit : Penang Tourism

The Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta (19 - 27 November 2010)

Established in 1990, it is Malaysia’s oldest keelboat sailing regatta and one of the region’s premier sailing events, ranking alongside Thailand’s Phuket King’s Cup and Hong Kong’s China Coast Regatta and China Sea Race. 


The only other sailing event in Malaysia of any stature is the 5 year old Royal Langkawi International Regatta. The "Raja Muda" is also one of the very few true offshore passage racing regattas in the region, the others being Australia’s Sydney to Hobart and various coastal races, and Hong Kong’s China Sea/San Fernando and Vietnam/ Hainan races.

The Regatta takes place each November over the course of 9 days, and is timed to finish a week prior to the Phuket King’s Cup, as many yachts compete in both events. The RMSIR opens in Port Klang on Friday with a welcome party where the Regatta Patron, HRH Sultan of Selangor and/or another VIP such as the Minister of Tourism presents plaques and welcomes the participants. On Saturday morning the yachts, watched by the media, race 80+ miles overnight to Pangkor to arrive by Sunday morning. That evening there is a beachside prizegiving party attended by local Perak officials.


On Monday at midday the yachts race overnight to Penang to arrive there on the Tuesday morning. In the afternoon there is a friendly Trishaw race followed by a hawker foods street party at the Tanjong City Marina in George Town. All day Wednesday there are races in the waters north of Tanjong Bungah, followed by a prizegiving party at Khoo Kongsi, graced by a Penang VIP.


Thursday sees the yachts race overnight to Langkawi to arrive early the next morning. Friday is a spare day for some yachtsmen to relax, shop, play golf, etc., while others head for the harbour for extra races for their classes, or catch up on any postponed races from previous days. On Saturday there are more races within Bass Harbour, with local TV and other media in attendance, followed by the final gala prize giving dinner, customarily graced by HRH Sultan of Selangor and other notables, at the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club.

W Cinemax at Island Plaza, The First Full Digital Cinema

Penang, put on those 3D glasses of yours because the first full digital cinema - W Cinemax at Island Plaza has just been officially launched! W Cinemax offers the best in 3D Digital Cinema Technology engaging the latest 2K resolution projection equipment from Christie Digital, one of the leaders in digital cinema projection.


In line with anti-piracy exercise, W Cinemax is fully equipped not only with the state-of-the-art audio and visual system but it has also been complemented by the digital cinema server from Doremi to deliver a promise for high-definition videos, with the military-level security features for copyright protection.


The RM4Million massive uplift of the previous cinema now houses a stylish yet chic ambience of W Cinemax for it's movie patrons and is set to bring a whole new dimension to movie-goers in Penang. So, pop those popcorn and head on over to W Cinemax now for a whole new level of movie screening!


Source & Photo Credit : Penang Tourism

Cattleya Tang Lan-Hwa Charity Concert in Penang

Date: 12th Nov 2010 (Friday)
Time: 8pm
Venue: Red Rock Hotel, Macalister Road, George Town
Ticket: RM15, RM30, RM100 & RM500
Tel: 04-5025520 or 012-5170522


Famous in the 60s and 70s and a superstar in Japan, the evergreen Taiwanese singer / actress Tang Lan-Hwa will be performing in Red Rock Hotel Penang on the 12th Nov 2010 in aid of Penang Bahnhof Youth Centre.


The organizer hopes to raise fund for the purchase of a van for transporting the youth and its maintenance for the year 2011.


For enquiries and reservations, please call contact 04-5025520 for more details.


Source & Photo Credit : Penang Tourism

Enjoy Penang's Hawker Food at Macau Food Festival (5th till 21st November 2010)

Penang's favourite hawker delights are set to be the leading stars in promoting Penang as an ideal travel destination with Penang's hawkers participating in the Macau Food Festival from 5th till 21st November 2010 for the second time.


Initiated by the Penang State Tourism Development and Culture, this time around, a total of seven hawkers are being sent to take part in the festival which is also celebrating it's 10th Anniversary this year.


Local fares such as Penang Char Koey Teow, 'O Chien' (Oyster Omelette), Hokkien Mee, Laksa, Satay, Jawa Mee, Roti Canai, Teh Tarik and more will be satisfying the tastebuds of visitors to the festival which is also held in conjunction with the F1 Grand Prix. Besides that, the Penang State Dance Troupe and Penang Chingay Association will be centre of attention as they will be performing at the Macau Food Festival Opening Ceremony and the Grand Banquet on 5th November . And with that, Penang is ready to dazzle the crowd in Macau!


Source & Photo Credit : Penang Tourism

Hardrock Cafe Penang, Sunday Fever

Hardrock Cafe Penang, Sunday Fever

KL Tower's Wedding Made In The Sky

The KL Tower is promoting wedding tourism to attract more couples to tie the knot at one of the world's tallest towers. 


Since the marriage package was initiated in 2008, "Wedding Made in the Sky," 35 couples have celebrated their marriage at the tower. The package includes a reception, ceremony at the Open Terrace, photo session and a gift.


For further details, please visit http://www.menarakl.com.my/index.cfm?sc=204

Source & Photo Credit :http://www.menarakl.com.my

LANGKAWI BIRDING & FOTOFEST 19 TO 21 NOVEMBER 2010.

The Langkawi archipelago is made up of 99 magical islands offering 6 different ecological zones that include lowland rainforest, insular mangrove forest, forest on limestone , reed fields, mudflats, riparian ways, rice fields and scrubland. 


This diversity in habitats has allowed for a wide diversity in flora and fauna especially in its bird species with over 226 species recorded to date. The Langkawi Birding and Fotofest 2010 makes for a most unforgettable outing! 


Join the celebration of all things birds and other wildlife set within one of the world’s most beautiful group of islands and indulge your passion for wildlife.


This is the event of the year if you’re into birds and wildlife. There are lectures and workshops on conservation, photography, eco-tourism and stands selling the latest products for wildlife enthusiasts. You’ll find everything, from cameras to field guides, scopes to artwork, binoculars to eco-holidays! There are plenty of things for the kids to do too.

19 NOVEMBER 2010 (FRIDAY)

09:00 – 17:00       Booth Exhibitions at Langkawi Fair
08:00                       Arrival of Participants & Registration for Workshops
08:30                       Launching of the Langkawi Birding and Photo Fest

09:00am – 1:00pm       WORKSHOPS
Session 1
Title: A Purposeful Approach to Photographing Birds (09:00am – 11:00pm)
Speaker: Mr. Choo Tse Chien

Title:Digital Videoscoping (11:00pm – 1:00pm)
Presenter: Mr.Tee Lian Huat

2:00pm – 6:00pm       WORKSHOPS
Session 2
Title: Macro Photography Techniques – A Bugs Life (2:00pm – 4:00pm)
Speaker: Kurt (aka Orion Mystery)

Title : Birdwatching Tourism (4:00pm – 5:30pm)
Speaker: Andrew Sebastian

5:30pm – 6:00pm       Birdrace and Photo Competition Briefing and registration
6:30pm – 8:30pm      Guided Nature Walk – Rainforest Afterdark  (Media)

20 NOVEMBER 2010 (Saturday)

07:30am – 08:00am     Official flag off of Birdrace and Photo Competition
09:00am – 05:00pm     Activities and Booth Exhibitions at Langkawi Fair
05:00pm – 08:30pm     Guided Nature trip – The Great Hornbills of Gunung Raya (Media)

21 NOVEMBER 2010 (Sunday)

08:00am – 09:30am      Guided Nature Walk – Langkawi Awakening (Media)
09:00am – 05:00pm       Activities and Booth Exhibitions at Langkawi Fair
12:00pm                               End of Bird Race and Photography Competition
04:00pm – 07:00pm       Exhibition of Participants Competition Photographs
and voting  for Peoples Choice
08:00pm                              Dinner & Prize presentation

For further details , please visit http://birdfestival.wordpress.com/

i-City Shah Alam, City of Digital Lights

i-City Shah Alam, City of Digital Lights

i-City is the latest tourist spot in Shah Alam, Selangor. Dubbed the City of Digital Lights, it is reputed to be the first lightscape tourist destination in Malaysia.

Showcasing state-of-the-art LED technology, i-City is an exciting and fascinating place to visit, especially during festive seasons such as Chinese New Year. The combination of the LED lights technology and traditional element presents a strong selling point for i-City.

As visitors stroll around the colourful forest that resembles a four-season park, they get to see dozens of wonderful sculptures. Besides that, many beautiful red and yellow lanterns can also be seen. The sculptures and themes, as well as the lighting decoration in i-City are changed periodically. Hence, there will always be something new for visitors to see and enjoy.

With beautiful scenery and unique display of dazzling digital lights, it is not a surprise that i-City is a haven for shutterbugs. It also provides a beautiful setting for wedding photography.

With numerous bulbs lighting up i-City nightly, some people might be concerned about their effect on the environment. i-City is quick to assure that the digital lights with total power consumption equivalent to about 4 shop lots, are environmentally friendly.


i-City has hosted various large-scale events and programmes, such as Malaysia's Independence Day Celebration on 31 August and the Mid-Autumn Festival. During the 2010 World Cup, i-City also screened the matches live from Johannesburg on its 6.5m x 8.5m video wall, the largest video screen in Southeast Asia.

i-City is "open" 24 hours a day as it has been approved as a technopreneur campus, where cosmopolitan lifestyle outlets can operate on a 24-hour basis. Under this concept, i-City will be a "gated but open" zone where security, traffic management, landscaping, rubbish management and other township services will be the responsibility of i-City. This is in recognition of i-City as a night tourist destination and a knowledge hub.

Getting There
Car:
From PJ/KL, use the Federal Highway heading towards Shah Alam. Exit at the Batu Tiga Toll Station. Look for the BP gas station, and then turn left at the UiTM/i-City signage. Drive onwards till you reach the traffic lights and turn right. Drive on the left lane until you see Shell gas station and KFC. Turn left before the traffic lights. Go straight again and when you see a chrome ball turn left, and you will be able to see i-City.

KTM Komuter:
Take the KTM Komuter to Batu Tiga Komuter Station. From there, take a bus or taxi to i-City.

For more information, contact:
Ms. Tang Soke Cheng (Corporate Services Manager), email: sokecheng@i-bhd.com
Tel: 03-5521 8800 Fax: 03-5521 8810
Website: http://www.i-city.my
Other Email: pr@i-bhd.com

Background information on Shah AlamShah Alam is a city in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. It is about 25km from the country's capital, Kuala Lumpur. The city has a number of shopping malls, hotels, medical centres, large hypermarkets (notably Giant and Tesco Extra) and recreational areas (Shah Alam Lake Gardens, Bukit Cahaya Sri Alam Agricultural Park and Alam Megah Recreational Park). Other attractions in Shah Alam include the Selangor Islamic Arts Complex, Selangor State Museum, Wet World Park and the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque, which is the biggest mosque in Malaysia and one of the largest in Southeast Asia.

Credit : Tourism Malaysia