Malaysia Open, Kuala Lumpur - ATP World Tour 2010

The second Malaysian Open, Kuala Lumpur is an official ATP World Tour 250 tournament. Plus, one of only 5 in Asia. 


With a total prize money of USD $947,750, nine of the current ATP World Tour tennis stars have confirmed their participation in this year's prestigious event.


Last year ATP World Tour Supervisor, Tom Barnes, stated in the Malaysia Open Website, "The place is beautiful, location is great, high quality services, and most importantly the people and staff are super nice." 


He added, "Excellent court. Very professional and attractive color scheme of banners and court color. Excellent surface - one of the best as it is fair to any style of player."


Date : September 25 - October 3, 2010
Venue : Putra Stadium, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur


Game Schedules

Day	Date	Start Time (Day / Evening Session)	Tentative Matches
Saturday	September 25	10:00am	Singles Qualifying
Sunday	September 26	10:00am	Singles Qualifying
Monday	September 27	10:00am	Singles Qualifying Singles Main Draw - 1st round Doubles Main Draw - 1st round
Tuesday	September 28	11:00am / 6:00pm	Singles Main Draw - 1st round Doubles Main Draw - 1st round
Wednesday	September 29	11:00am / 6:00pm	Singles Main Draw - 2nd round Doubles Main Draw - 2nd round
Thursday	September 30	11:00am / 6:00pm	Singles Main Draw - 2nd round Doubles Main Draw - Quarter Finals
Friday	October 1	11:00pm / 6:00pm	Singles Main Draw - Quarter Finals Doubles Main Draw - Quarter Final
Saturday	October 2	2:30pm	Singles Main Draw - Semi Finals Doubles Main Draw - Semi Finals
Sunday	October 3	2:30pm	Singles Main Draw - Final Doubles Main Draw - Final

* subject to change



For more information, please visit www.malaysianopentennis.com.


Source : Tourism Malaysia

AirAsia achieved another world record, by selling more than 500,000 seats in 24 hours

Sepang, 11 August 2010 – AirAsia achieved another world record, by selling more than 500,000 seats in 24 hours!

The airline sold its record-breaking 538,000 seats yesterday, the first day of its Mind Blowing Fare campaign, which offers a mind-boggling RM1* airfare for domestic and international flights.

AirAsia bested its previous record of 390,000 seats sold in a day, achieved when it ran its Free Seats campaign across the entire AirAsia Group (AirAsia Berhad, Indonesia AirAsia and Thai AirAsia) last November.

Also yesterday, AirAsia recorded its highest number of seat sales in an hour, selling 36,871 seats, a 47.5% increase from the previous record of 25,000.

The ongoing Mind Blowing Fare promotion offers RM1* airfare for bookings made from 10 – 15 August 2010 for travel between 1 April and 11 August 2011. 

 The promotion is available exclusively at www.airasia.com and mobile.airasia.com.

AirAsia credits New Skies, its new state-of-the-art booking system, for achieving the record-breaking numbers. New Skies, launched by the airline last month, has greatly expanded the airline’s booking capacity, allowing up to almost 1 million flight bookings a day.

The Mind Blowing Fare is AirAsia’s first major promotion using the New Skies system. The successful sale of more than half a million seats in the ongoing promotion shows that the new system is stable and able to efficiently handle massive sales volume.

Tony Fernandes, Group CEO of AirAsia, said, “AirAsia’s investment in the new booking engine is clearly paying off. Our New Skies system has revolutionized our internet booking. Now, we are able to give guests greater flexibility in booking their flights and the ability to directly manage their bookings. AirAsia is going from strength to strength.”

“We’re happy to offer guests the opportunity to grab the special offers under our Mind Blowing Fare campaign. The campaign is especially attractive with festive holidays, such as Hari Raya, coming up,” he added.

The Mind Blowing Fare campaign gives guests the chance to fly for RM1* to domestic destinations such as Alor Setar, Johor Bahru, Kota Bahru, Langkawi and Penang. 

Other sexy destinations in the ASEAN region that are also going for the price of RM1* include Krabi, Phuket, Singapore, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Yogyakarta, Bandung, Brunei, Hatyai and Ho Chi Minh City. Guests wanting to explore destinations beyond ASEAN may opt to head for Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Trichy, Guilin, Haikou and Macau.

AirAsia’s offer does not stop at RM1* fares, but continues with greater deals from AirAsiaGo.com with free room nights across exciting domestic and international destinations. Guests must log on to www.airasiago.com from 10 – 15 August 2010 and book for travel between 1 April and 11 August 2011 in order for a chance to grab the free room nights.

The buzz over AirAsia’s Mind Blowing Fare campaign was created largely by AirAsia through its social media channels, which boast of a follower base of 600,000 largely from eight countries.

Golden Sands Penang, Penang Heritage Food Trail Package

Treat your taste buds to an array of delectable hawker dishes such as the famous Penang Laksa, Char Koay Teow, Mee Goreng, Chendol, Rojak, Ice Kacang and etc.

Start from RM 670 per night

This package is available from 18 Aug 2010 through 23 Dec 2010




This package includes:

• Stay in a Deluxe Seafacing Room
• Daily buffet breakfast at Garden Café for 2 persons
• A half-day Food Trail Tour by trishaw to popular hawker centres for a taste of Penang’s famed street-food for two persons only
• Complimentary broadband Internet access
• Complimentary shuttle bus service to the Unesco Heritage site at Georgetown

Terms and Conditions

1. Rates are subject to 10% service charge and 5% government tax.
2. Rates are not inclusive of meals during tour.
3. Offer is not valid for group bookings.
4. Offer is subject to availability and a minimum of two-night stay is required.
5. Any additional night(s) stay will be at Best Available Rate.
6. Offer is not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions.

For further details, please visit http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/penang/goldensandsresort/

Hotel Equatorial Penang, Ramadan Feast 2010

The Coffee Garden is all ready to present an ambitious spread of Ramadhan traditions for 'Buka Puasa' - a time for family and friends to come together for a hearty meal.


With lots of buffet spread, be sure not to miss out on popular varieties such as the Kambing Panggang, Lamb Sharwama, Bubur Lambuk and colourful sweet endings.


Your dinner is made complete with a traditional music band to serenade you with their brand of music.

Venue : Coffee Garden

Date : 11 August - 9 September 2010

Time Available: Daily, 7.00 pm - 10.00 pm


Price:
RM72++ per adult, RM39++ per child


Bonus
Purchase buffet dinners for four adults and the fifth person eats for free


HOTEL EQUATORIAL PENANG
1 Jalan Bukit Jambul
Bayan Lepas
11900 Penang
Malaysia
Tel: +60 4 632 7000
Fax: +60 4 632 7100
Email: info@pen.equatorial.com
Web: www.equatorial.com/pen/

Traders Hotel Penang, 3 Days / 2 Nights Food Trail Package

Stay and Feast with Traders Hotel Penang's Food Trail Package for the best in street-food.
From MYR 530 for 2 nights


This offer includes

• 3 days 2 nights accommodation in a Deluxe Room
• Daily buffet breakfast at The Islander
• One half-day Penang Heritage Food Trail Tour by Trishaw to indulge your taste buds in Penang’s famed street-food
• Complimentary broadband Internet access

This offer is available from 1 Jan 2010 through 31 Dec 2010


Terms and Conditions 

• Surcharge of MYR 250 applies for triple occupancy.
• Not valid for group bookings.
• Rates are subject to 10% service charge and 5% government tax.
• Above pricing is not inclusive of meals incurred during the tour.

For details, please visit http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/penang/traders

EASTIN HOTEL PENANG, CONTACT NUMBER & MAP

Eastin Hotel is the latest addition to the prestigious Eastin Hotel Chain with the flagship Eastin Hotel Petaling Jaya being the proud winner of the "Best Business Hotel Platinum Awards" for four consecutive years from 2003 to 2006 by Hospitality Asia.

Eastin Hotel Penang features 328 meticulously decorated guestrooms and equipped with modern amenities for the comfort and convenience of the discerning business and leisure traveler. Choose from a variety of room types; Deluxe, Club Deluxe, Eastin Deluxe, and Family Suite, facing the verdant green hills or the shimmering blue sea and Pulau Jerejak, home to tropical rainforest that's over 130 million years old or looking out onto an elegant landscaped gardens.

After a busy day, you can relax by taking a dip in our sparkling clear pool, work-out in the fully equipped gym, soothe your mind, body and soul at the spa or drop by Queensbay Mall for a shopping spree. Guests who need to be constantly in touch can also log on to our complimentary internet at anytime of the day or just lie down on the plush bed to enjoy your favourite programme from our satellite television channels.

The warm hospitality, impeccable service and care, is a rich tradition practiced at all levels of our staff to ensure your stay is a pleasant one. Whether for business or leisure, Eastin Hotel Penang is here to provide you a memorable experience you will treasure.

EASTIN HOTEL PENANG CONTACT DETAILS AND ADDRESS


EASTIN HOTEL PENANG
1 Solok Bayan Indah, Queensbay
11900 Bayan Lepas,
Penang, Malaysia


Tel : +604 612 1111
Fax : +604 612 1199
Email : info.pg@eastin.com


EASTIN HOTEL PENANG, MAP



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EASTIN HOTEL PENANG - OUTDOOR

EASTIN HOTEL PENANG - CLUB DELUXE 1

EASTIN HOTEL PENANG - DELUXE KING

EASTIN HOTEL PENANG - DELUXE TWIN

EASTIN HOTEL PENANG - DELUXE 4

EASTIN HOTEL PENANG - LOBBY

EASTIN HOTEL PENANG - Swez Brasserie

EASTIN HOTEL PENANG - CONFERENCE

Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang - Ramadan Treat with View

Bring your friends and family to "buka puasa" at Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang. Nice place to eat in Penang



~ Dinner Buffet ~
Date : 11 August -  9 September 2010
Time : 6.30 pm - 10.00 pm
Non Peak ( Sunday - Thursday ) - RM 52 ++ (Adult) and RM 35 ++ (Child)
Peak Days ( Sunday - Thursday ) - RM 58  ++ (Adult) and RM 35 ++ (Child)


Address :
Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang
25-A Farquhar Street,
10200 Penang, Malaysia
Tel: +(604) 263 3161
Fax: +(604) 263 4124
General Email: bayviewgeorgetown@bayviewhotels.com
Reservation Email: reservations.bhgp@bayviewhotels.com

Golf in Malaysia - The Unseen Golf Destination

BANGKOK (June 7, 2010) - Leading Thailand, Vietnam & Cambodia Golf Tour Operator Golfasian is now presenting golf holiday makers with the opportunity to Golf in Malaysia.

"During the recent months we have received an increasing amount of requests for Malaysia Golf Tour Packages. Given Malaysia's beautifully designed golf courses, fascinating hotels & resorts, superb infrastructure, and friendly hospitality, we have decided to add Malaysia Golf as an additional Asian Golf Destination," explained Mark Siegel, Managing Director of Golfasian.

Malaysia boost roughly 40 playable golf courses (out of around 200 golf courses), with the majority located in and around Malaysia's capital Kuala Lumpur, Johor in Peninsular Malaysia, and the islands Penang and Langkawi. "The The Golf Club Datai Bay in Langkawi, the Saujana Golf & Country Club in Kuala Lumpur, and the The Mines Resort & Golf Club in KL are certainly three must play golf courses for those who want the premier Malaysia Golf Holiday experience," Mark Siegel continued.

Besides great golf, Malaysia offers an immense range of attractions and outdoor activities for any age and group size. As Golfasian's Business Development Manager, Pascal Orczech, said "From the well-known 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur to Malacca, famous for its history, climbing Mount Kunabalu, experiencing the limestone caves of Sarawak or snorkeling at Perhentian Island - Malaysia has it all and more!"

The 12 Days 'Malaysia Golfing Experience' golf package is the perfect entrance golf tour for those who are unfamiliar with golf in Malaysia and want to experience only the best in a reasonable amount of time.

Due to Malaysia's close proximity to Thailand with only 50 minutes flight time between Langkawi and Phuket or 1 hour and 15 minutes from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket, nothing stands in the way for a multi-country Asia Golf Holiday. "Our 15 Days 'Malaysia and Thailand Golf Tour' is one of our most often requested Malaysia/Thailand Golf Tour Packages," explained Pascal Orczech.

Golfasian has added the best Malaysia Golf Courses and most unique Malaysia Golf Tour Packages to its website at www.golfasian.com.

If you have not yet planned your 2010 golf holiday, try Malaysia Golf - you will take home an Asian Golf Holiday Experience you won't forget anytime soon.

Source : Golfasian

YMCA Penang, Twin Room Promotion

Currently YMCA Penang is offering some good deals for their twin rooms. Make the bookings direct from their hostel website at http://www.ymcapg.com/ to get the best price.


The details are as follows:


3 Days 2 Nights Package - Weekdays (Minimum nights: 2)
Package rates start from RM 140.00
Valid from 21 JUN 2010 to 15 NOV 2010


3 Days 2 Nights Package - Weekends (Minimum nights: 2)
Package rates start from RM 160.00
Valid from 21 JUN 2010 to 15 NOV 2010

Chef Wan in Queensland

Malaysian celebrity Chef Wan was recently in Queensland filming his highly-rated travelogue ‘Ekspedisi Chef Wan’ which features on Malaysia’s TV9. 


Chef Wan, who was brought to Australia as part of Tourism Australia’s Visiting Opinion Leaders Program, was joined by Malaysian newspapers The Star and Harian Metro. 


The group travelled through Tropical North Queensland, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Chef Wan’s Australian Travelogue will screen in September and October 2010.

Ramadhan Buffet at Hotel Royal Penang

Buka Puasa and share the joy of Ramadhan with family and friends at Hotel Royal Penang. 

Refresh yourselves after a long day of fasting with variety of favourites like Kambing Panggang Berempah, Ikan Bakar, Nasi Kandar, Ayam Goreng Madu, Gulai Kawah Ala Penang, Asam Pedas, Ayam Masak Pindang, Daging Masak Hitam Manis, Sup Tulang, Sup Belut Ginseng, Ayam Shawarma, Noodles Station, Beverage Station,, Pisang Goreng, Pulut Panggang, Lok-lokand so much more …

Appetizer ranges from fresh “ulam-ulam” – Daun Ulam Raja, Daun Selom, Pucuk Pegaga, Petai and other popular salads served with ever popular Sambal Belacan, Budu, Cencalok and Tempoyak.  Not forgetting the Kerabu, Acar, Telur Masin, Ikan Kering, Satayand so many other varieties.  While you are at it, don’t forget your ABC, Teh Tarik & Nescafe Tarik Panas!

So prepare yourselves for wide arrays of delicious delights tempting you as you arrive to Grove Brasserie …

Ramadhan Buffet Dinner:

RM45++ (A) | RM27++ (C)

Promotion Period: From 13^th August – 23^rdAugust 2010.

For Reservation, please contact

Name	Tel	Email
Molly	04-2203 360	molly.gau@hotelroyalpenang.com
Salni	04-2267 888 ext 318	ahmad.salni@hotelroyalpenang.com

Homestay Malaysia

In Malaysia there are two type of homestay offerings. 

One type of homestay is a comfortable guest house that is rented out to guest by house owner for daily, weekly and monthly rate. This is a new industry in Malaysia and the number of house owners who have converted their houses into homestay is increasing by day. The location for this type of homestay is normally in town or well know tourist attraction places.

The advantages of a homestay compared to a hotel room is that the rate is much more cheaper and it's much more spacious. Plus, there is no strict restriction on number of adults allowed. You have more freedom and it will just the same as your house.

For another type of homestay, normally the guest house is located in Kampung or village surrounded by hills and padi fields.

You still need to pay for your accommodation and other extras, but you will have the opportunity to join the locals go fishing, preparing dinner or simply enjoy idyllic kampung life. This type of homestay experience is much more fun. One way to runaway from the hustle and bustle of the city life.

Whatever type of homestay you're looking for, you could find it at http://carihomestay.net . You could easily get in touch with the homestay owner to rent out a house/ room or simply arrange at trip to experience a kampung life.

For homestay owner, you could publish your homestay details, contact detail and location map of your guest house.