Travel fair offers free tickets and good bargains for travellers

THERE will be plenty to look out for in the MITM Travel Fair 2008 at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) from Aug 15 to 17.

Good deal: (From left) Intercity Services SBU marketing manager Mohd Nordin Kimi, MCTA president Chay Ng and Central Asia Resources director of operation Balan Suppiah at the press conference.

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Tourism Minister Launches NPC-Celcom Treasure Hunt

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said Thursday launched the National Press Club-Media Treasure Hunt 2008 which will run from Kuala Lumpur to Penang on Aug 23.

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AirAsia To Start Operation In Melaka’s Bukit Berendam Airport Dec 8

MELAKA, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Low cost carrier AirAsia is expected to start its operations this December 8 at Melaka's Batu Berendam Airport (LTBB) which is undergoing a facelift worth RM131.5 million.

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Taking a closer look at orang utan in Sepilok

SANDAKAN, THURS: Anyone keen to take a closer look at the orang utan in its natural habitat? While the initial encounter may scare some but the amusing antics of the orang utan is bound to awe any spectator.

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MAS To Offer Special Airfares At Travel Mart

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will offer special airfares for its regional and international destinations at the three-day Malaysia International Travel Mart (MITM) starting Aug 15.

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Beachfront Mosque Set To Be Tourist Draw

TAWAU, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Not many people, including the residents here, know that Tawau’s Al-Kauthar Mosque is the largest in Sabah and may rank as among the biggest in the country.

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Bintulu flies into Malaysia Book of Records

BINTULU: Some 1,655 people helped put Bintulu in the Malaysia Book of Records by launching 1,655 kites of all shapes, sizes and colours into the sky here.

Flying high: Participants filling the sky with kites at the Bintulu airstrip Sunday.

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Segama Waterfront can be tourism asset

Kota Kinabalu: The latest City Hall's pocket park, called 'Segama Waterfront', has potential to become a popular spot for city dwellers and tourists, said National Landscape Department Deputy Director-General, Mohd Taib Zin.

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Downer exceeds his own Death March plans

Kota Kinabalu: Sir Alexander Downer cracked his own Death March plans.

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Malaysia International Fireworks Competition 2008 is Back!

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Tourism will again host the Malaysia International Fireworks Competition this August in Putrajaya. Renowned world-class Fireworks Teams from around the world will compete for the 'Golden Merdeka Trophy'. The Ministry has announced that there will not be any Tickets sold this year at the Event. The event is Free for All! Speakers will be installed at the public viewing locations, enabling the spectators to enjoy the 'Musical Firework Displays'. Entrance to PICC is Free.



For two weeks in August, the skies over Putrajaya are to be lit up by a series of pyrotechnics displays. The pyrotechnic artistry will be different from regular fireworks shows as this one is meticulously choreographed to music.

For 25 minutes on each competitive night, the maestros of the night will AWE spectators with breathtaking presentations of FIRE, LIGHT with MUSIC. Prior to the final night, a judging panel of international and local celebrities will select a winner. Although a prestigious award will be presented to the victorious team, their true prize is audience delight.

The highlight of the Event is a reverberating, GRAND FINALE which will be jointly designed and produced by last year winner Howard & Sons and MIFC Producer Joe Ghazzal. The theme decided on the Finale is "Colors of Malaysia". You do not want to miss the World Class Finale Presentation on the 29th of August.

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