Sunday, March 30, 2008

The Jewel Of Asia



WELCOME TO MALAYSIA
A gem of nation, Malaysia is the home of Malay, Chinese, Indians and other ethnic groups, endowing it with a cultural charm that is distinctively Malaysian. This rich cultural pot-pourri is manifested in the many colorful festival and celebrations that can be witnessed troughout the year,
Since attaining independence 1957, the nation has progressed by leaps and bounds while increasingly gaining international recognition. Stunning skycrapers such as Petronas Twin Towers and KL Tower grace Kuala Lumpur, its burgeoning capital, providing a delightful contrast to its well-preserved heritage building.
Troughout the years, Malaysia Malaysia has successful hosted numerous prestigious events such as the Non-Alligned Movements Summit, the Session of the Organisation of Islamic Conference Summit and the biennial Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition.
Malaysia is also the venue for the world class sporting events such as the Petronas F1 Grand Prix, the Le Tour de Langkawi, the F1 Powerboat world International Championship, the International Rainforest Challenge, the Sarawak Reggata, the Mount Kinabalu International Climbthon and the Penang International Draagon Boat Festival.
These accomplishment are largely due the presence of a well-developed transpotation infrastructure, state-of-the-art facilities, excellent accommodation, governmental support and a professional workforce.
For eco-lovers, Malaysia offers some of the finest attractions in asia if not the world. The million-year-old-rainforest of Taman Negara, the Legendary Langkawi Islands, the underwater wonders of sipadan, the World Heritage Sites of Gunung Mulu National Park and Kinabalu Park, the idyllic East Coast islands as well as the endearing Orang Utans. These are but sprinkling of its abundant natural treasures.
Fast gaining prominence as a value-for-money destinations, Malaysia is a magnet for shopping enthusiasts, particularly during the Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival. Held annually, the sale offers high quality branded items at bargain prices. A wide range of goods such as electrical items, designer labes and cosmetic are also available. During the sale season, visitors can enjoy attractive discounts on room rates and holiday packages.
Whilst in Malaysia, savour a variety of mouth-watering cuisine, from the sweet and savory to the hot and spicy. Indulge in these gastronomic delight at various location in the country, be it at top-notch hotels, ritzy restaurant, quaint coffee shops or open-air food court.
Offering an exotic diversity of people and cultures, a wide range of attractions as well as catering to visitors of any preference and taste, Malaysia ranks as one of the premier international tourist destinations-the dazzling jewel of Asia.

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