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How to Choose a Good Travel Agent in Malaysia

October 8, 2008 – 8:42 am

A travel agency is a business that sells travel related products and services, particularly package tours, to end-user customers on behalf of third party travel suppliers, such as airlines, hotels,  car rental, tour companies, and cruise lines. In addition to dealing with ordinary tourists, most travel agents have a special department devoted to travel arrangements for business travelers, while some agencies specialize in commercial and business travelers. Some agencies also serve as general service agents for foreign travel companies in different countries.

Planning a vacation abroad can be difficult so its best to find a travel agent to guide you from start to finish. Even if you want to travel within your own country, it is always best to speak to those who are familiar with transportation, lodging, costs and also able to guide you.

HOW?
1. Ask family members or friends for recommendations.
2. Have a look at the travel agent’s website (if they have one).
3. Have a walk past and have a look at the interior and exterior of the store.
4. Make a short list of your favorite so far and give them a call. Cross any travel agents off the list that are not willing to listen or who don’t answer your questions properly.
5. Note that if you still haven’t selected a travel agent, choose the one from your list that has the most years of experience, cheapest deals and is the most helpful.

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Tuaran Crocodile Farm ( Sabah Malaysia )

October 6, 2008 – 11:33 am

crocodile farm

The Tuaran Crocodile Farm is by far the largest croc farm in Sabah, it is estimated that there are about 1,000 crocodiles being kept there. Here, visitors may experience the adventures of these crocodiles and watch exciting crocodile shows which are shown daily.

The crocodile farm is situated at Kg. Lok Batik, Jalan Sulaman Highway Tuaran and is open daily from 8.30a.m to 5.30p.m.

crocodile farm

Activities & Tariffs

Entrance fees for Malaysian visitors are RM10 for adults and RM5 for children (4 to 12 years old). Foreign visitors (non-Malaysians) are charged RM15 for adults and RM10 for children (4 to 12 years old).

Visitors can observe are the crocodile feeding sessions which are scheduled at 9a.m, 10.30a.m, 12 noon, 12.45p.m, 1.30p.m, 2.15p.m, 4.15p.m, and 4.45p.m daily.

Other than that, crocodile shows are held at 11a.m and 3p.m Monday to Saturday, and 11a.m, 1p.m and 3p.m on Sundays and public holidays.

Visitors are also welcomed to watch cultural shows at 11.30a.m and 3.30p.m Monday to Saturday, and 11.30a.m, 1.30p.m and 3.30p.m on Sunday and public holidays.

Getting There

To get there, visitors can take a bus to Tuaran from Kota Kinabalu; journey from Kota Kinabalu to Tuaran takes about 40 minutes.

From Tuaran, visitors need to take another bus to Kg. Laya-Laya. Bus fare from Kota Kinabalu to Tuaran cost RM4.00, while bus fare from Tuaran to Kg. Laya-Laya is RM1.50. Or as an alternatives, you can make the journey much more convinience by rent a car. Here in Malaysia, rent a car is much more convinience and save time and the journey will be truly experience!

Further Information:

Kg Lok Batik, Jalan Sulaman Highway

P.O.BOX 65,

89208 Tuaran

Tel: 088 793 376/793 377

Fax:088 793623

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1Borneo Rainforest, Sabah Malaysia

September 27, 2008 – 2:04 pm

The first and largest lifestyle hypermall in Malaysian Borneo is offering visitors the unique experience of journeying backwards through time. Now, you can teleport yourself out of the modern world and into the ancient Borneo civilization at the 1Borneo Rainforest.

Explore the world of atavistic Borneo with your five senses by taking a stroll upon a replica of Sabah’s illustrious Tamparuli Hanging Bridge in a lush rainforest setting. Seize the opportunity to experience traditional ‘kampung’ (village) lifestyle and join in the fun with the world-famed indigenous dance as well as traditional rituals, such as the Magunatip (warrior dance).

Got adventurous tastebuds? Delight them with an array of Sabah’s authentic traditional gastronomies. If you like hands-on activities, be sure to try your hands on batik painting, jewelry beading, and rattan basket making.

At the end of your visit, check out the souvenir displays ranging from Sabah’s finest to other range of souvenirs from South East Asia. No trip to Sabah will be consummate without precious mementos to bring home. 1Borneo Rainforest is open daily from 10am to 10pm.
Tariffs
Entrance fee is RM10, applies for both local and international visitors.
Getting There
1Borneo is located 7 kilometers northwards from Kota Kinabalu city centre. It is easily accessible via 1Borneo’s shuttle buses and the City bus- sector 3 (stop at 1Borneo Hypermall). Or you can also rent a car to go there.  There is a lot of choices for you to rent a car in Malaysia. Guests staying in the four nearby hotels can simply walk to the 1Borneo Rainforest at their convenience.
Further Information
Tel: 008-484955 ; Fax: 088-484977 ; Email: cornelia@1borneo.com

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The 51th independence day of Malaysia

August 30, 2008 – 3:58 am

On the 31 August of every year, Malaysia will commemorate the independence of the Federation of Malaya since 1957 from British colonial rule. This day is the Independence Day a.k.a. Merdeka Day of Malaysia.

The Merdeka Theme for year 2008 will be “Perpaduan Teras Kejayaan” (Unity Is The Pillar of Success), and the logo will be as below:

merdeka

This logo was chosen from a contest which saw some 800 entries, with the winner Anuar Dan walking away with RM10,000 for his entry.

To recall, the Federation of Malaysia, comprising the States of Malaya, North Borneo (now Sabah), Sarawak and Singapore was also planned to be officially declared on the date of 31 August 1963, which is the 6th anniversary of Malayan independence. However, it was postponed to 16 September 1963 then, which was coincidently also the birthday of Lee Kuan Yew, former prime minister of Singapore. Singapore left the federation two years later. 16 September is Malaysia Day, which is not declared as public holiday.

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Avril Gets OK For Malaysian Concert

August 28, 2008 – 2:56 pm
Pink will be the colour of Avril Lavigne’s concert here tomorrow (Friday -29Aug2008).
“The whole concert will feature a lot of the colour pink right to her microphone which is encrusted with pink crystals,” Galaxy Group managing director Alan Chan said, adding that the show would incorporate the best sound and visual technology.
He told The Star tickets were selling like hot cakes and many international bookings have also been received.
“We anticipate a fantastic show. A rock concert with full emphasis on showmanship,” he said, adding that the concert would not be possible without the support from various parties and Avril’s fans.

“We are working around the clock to ensure Avril and her fans get the best on show day. This will be one of the biggest concerts to be staged this year,” he said.

Avril’s concert here will be the first Asian stop in her world tour. After Malaysia, she will perform in South Korea, Singapore, the Philippines, Japan, China and Taiwan.

The tour follows the successful release of the petite rocker’s third album The Best Damn Thing released in 2007.

The 23-year-old singer-songwriter known for her “skater punk” persona will be arriving with some 30 crewmembers that include dancers and musicians.

Avril’s concert at Stadium Merdeka will kick off at 8pm.

Tickets are priced at RM338, RM268 and RM168 (free standing) and RM188, RM138 and RM98 (free seating).

For details, browse www.galaxy.com.my (03-2282 2020) or www.axcess.com.my (03-7711 5000).

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