Island challenge

Participants kayaked and swam in crystal-clear water, ran across fine sandy beaches and through lush jungles — Perhentian Island Challenge 2008 was more than just a race. By Joleen Lunjew


Strenuous: Kayaking to Perhentian Besar during the Perhentian Island Challenge 2008.


It’s fun, too!: Participants crawling through obstacles.

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Concern over Mabul resort plan

SEMPORNA: A plan to build Malay­sia’s first and biggest oceana­rium resort of luxury chalets in Mabul, in the east coast of Sabah, is facing a wave of opposition.


Unspoilt, for now: The parcel of 33ha of shallows at Mabul where the oceanarium is approved to be constructed. The island in the background is Sipadan.


Tourist attractions: Holiday chalets on Mabul island. Dive operators believe that the existing chalets in the area are enough to cater to tourist needs.

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Friday sermon on turtles

KUALA TERENGGANU: Come next Friday, 482 mosques statewide will preach about turtle conservation in a bid to raise awareness on the species.


The turtle sermon is a result of efforts by conservation groups Mekar and WWF Malaysia.

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Perth route big enough for all: Tiger Airways

TIGER Airways does not see the emergence of AirAsia X as a competitor on the Perth route. Tiger believes the market is big enough to take an additional player.


An AirAsia plane (background) takes off on the runway as Tiger Airways passenger jet waits at the terminal for passengers to board at Singapore’s Changi International Airport

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Conservation and preservation

If care is not taken, George Town and Malacca can easily fall from the Unesco World Heritage Site list to World Heritage In Danger list. ANIS RAMLI wonders if the two cities are taking steps in the right directions


Tile art found at Kampung Hulu Mosque on Harmony Street


The simple life at the water village entices tourists


A typical Malay kampung house found in Kampung Morten.


See how 63-year-old signboard engraver, Koh Ah Wah, continues to hand-engrave signboards at 41, Queen Street.

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High adventure in Pahang

From the sandy white beaches to the highest peak in the peninsula, Pahang offers more than just a holiday. It gives an opportunity to be one with nature and to learn about the environment besides appreciating the natural heritage.

Cherating


Long stretches of white sandy beaches on which one can just laze around and do nothing but enjoy and drink in the beauty of the sea. With turquoise blue waters and nice green hills across the horizons, it is a beautiful place to be to enjoy peace or alternatively to ride the rolling waves.

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Terengganu Mulling Tourism Board Or Corporation

KUALA TERENGGANU, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- The Terengganu Economic Planning Unit (UPEN) is looking into the setting up of a tourism board or tourism corporation for more effective promotion of Terengganu's tourist attractions, Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Said said today.

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From elephant cemetery to tourist attraction

There is something mysteriously exciting about visiting an elephant burial ground. But doing so could cause an adverse environmental impact and ZALINA MOHD SOM wonders if it’s a good idea to trespass


Glide down the pristine Sungai Lebir on perahu pancong (or long boat)


Fermented fish (ikan pekasam) cottage industry at Kampung Renok Baru


The suspension bridge across Sungai Lebir at Taman Negara Kuala Koh

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Malaysia Targets 300,000 Tourists From UK

LONDON, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia targets 300,000 tourist arrivals from the United Kingdom this year, said Tourism Malaysia director (UK and Ireland) Abdul Rauf Hassan.

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Malaysian Student Abroad Can Help Promote Country - Azalina

LONDON, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysian students abroad can play an important role in promoting the country's tourism products and attractions, said Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

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