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Wonderful Tourism Destination in Malaysia

Malaysia have many wonderful and exciting holiday destination.These

destination ranges from beautiful and breathtaking beaches and

islands,tradisional countryside experience and kampong homestay as well as

high-tech and upscale places such as KLCC and Pavilion,which you can

savour yourself in a shopping spree,throughout the year.Here is the some of

the local destination that captures the hearts of mant tourists inside and out.

i. Langkawi Island

Originated from the legend of Mahsuri,,who was killed because of the

untrue story spread by the people at Langkawi at that time.Before she dies,she

placed a curse that Langkawi will never be peaceful until her seventh

generation.

Today the seventh generation of Langkawis inhabitants has long come

and gone,but people still believe that the prosperity and blessings the islands

enjoy today is not amerely coincidence but due to the passing of curse Mahsuri

placed upon it.

Here you can visit small villages with wooden houses framed by palm

trees.You can also visit the Field of Burnt Rice,the Hot Springs,Telaga Tujuh

and Tasik Dayang Bunting.Boat tours are also organized to Tasik Dayang

Bunting.Local people believe when womens drink the waters from the

lake,they will be pregnant and some of them claim it to be successful.

Aside from local lifestyle,you can also head to the cable car for thrilling

adventure to the summit of Mount Mat Cincang for magnificient view of the

entire islands.


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ii. Pulau Perhentian

Situated 21 km off the coast of Terengganu,it consists of the islands of

Pulau Perhentian Besar and Pulau Perhentian Kecil.Covered by unspoilt

jungle,windswept palms and as clear as sky waters,Pulau Perhentian is a

paradise for fisherman,migratory birds and of course beachers-hungry tourists.

The islands remain relatively untouched and the only permanent

inhabitants live in a small fishing village on Perhentian Kecil. Apart from

footpaths that cut through the jungle, there are no roads on the islands. The

only way to get around is by walking through the jungle or taking a sea taxi. If

you tread carefully, you may even encounter some of the islands shy wildlife

on the way, such as monitor lizards, fruit bats, squirrels or even the elusive

mouse deer. Simple chalets and some moderately luxurious resorts line the

picturesque beaches along with restaurants, dive centres and boat operators

advertising their services with hand-painted signs.

Pulau Perhentian coral-fringed underwaters have excellent escapades for

snorkeling and scuba diving.


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iii. Pasar Payang,Kuala Terengganu

The Central Market,locally known as Pasar Payang is located by the

Terengganu River and is one of the most popular tourist spots in Kuala

Terengganu.It offers a variety of traditional handicrafts such as

batik,silk,songket,brocade,brassware as well as countryside -made product like

keropok and sweets.

Here,you can shop for local products at reasonable prices.You can also try

a special local delicacies called keropok lekor,which is a crispy wafer made

from a blend of fish and sago.The taste is enhanced by dipping it into a chilli

based sauce.


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iv. Endau Rompin National Park

Endau Rompin,bordering the Johor and Pahang,is the second national

park after Taman Negara.The area approximately 80,000 hectars full of rich

and exotic flora and fauna,along with the watershed of the rivers Endau and

Rompin which it derives it name.

Here,you can find a mass range of species of birds,mammals,frogs,insects

and exotic varieties of orchids,herbs,medicinal plants and trees.

Regular treks through the jungle will give tourists sightings of leaf

monkeys,white-handed gibbons,elephant and sometimes leopard and

tiger.Here you can also enjoy the sound of waterfalls with calm surrounding

and fresh air.

In order to protect the nature,only limited areas are open to tourists.You

have to get a special permit from the National Park Corporation to enter this

national park.


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v. SIPADAN ISLAND

The late Jacques Cousteau, the world-renowned oceanographer,

described Sipadan Island as an untouched piece of art, while divers around

the world voted it as one of the top five dive sites in the world.

Malaysias only oceanic island, it is very small only 12ha. in size. A

25-minute walk is all that is required to circle the island on foot. As an oceanic

island, it rises about 700 metres from the sea floor, attracting diverse marine

life from the blackness of the open sea. Surrounded by crystal clear wa ters,

this crown jewel is a treasure trove of some of the most amazing marine

animals.

Declared a bird sanctuary in 1933 by the Colonial Government of North

Borneo and re-gazetted in 1963 by the Malaysian Government, the dense

vegetation on Sipadan Island supports a large variety of tropical birds which

include sea eagles, kingfishers, sunbirds, starlings and wood pigeons. Exotic

crustaceans including the amazing coconut crab roam the beaches and scurry

among the undergrowth.


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vi. Petronas Twin Towers,KLCC

The 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers,also known as KLCC is the worlds

tallest twin buildings.

Inspired by the geometric style found in Islamic Archictecture,this

magnificient mega-structure was designed by Argentinian-American

architect,Cesar Pelli.

Other attractions at KLCC ARE Suria Shopping Complex,Petronas

Philharmonic Hall,Petronas Science Centre and Kl Convention Centre where

the AQUARIA situated.


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vii. AQUARIA KLCC

Situated at the heart of KLCC,AQUARIA is a state-of-the art aquarium

showcasing over 5000 different species of aquatic and land-bound creatures

over a massive multi-level space in the Concourse Level of the Kuala Lumpur

Convention Centre.

From the tropical waters of Asian regions to the rainforest of the

world,Aquaria KLCC takes you into journey through water to discover the

fascinating nature of aquatic life as well as exploring the unique behavior of

creatures underwater.

An educational study following the course of our natural waters flowing

from the highlands to the streams and deep sea is devised to help visitors

appreciate the nature of the creatures

The highlights of it is a 90-metre tunnel tank,where you can marvel at Sand

Tiger Shark,stingrays,marine turtles and other sea creatures swimming around

in the vast oceanarium.


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MALAYSIA CUISINE

Malaysias cuisine pictures the multiethnic makeup of its population,and

is defined by its diversity.Many cultures inside Malaysia and the surrounding

areas have greatly influenced Malaysian cuisine,with strong influence from

Malay,Chinese,Indian,Thai,Javanes and Sumatran.Much of this due to

Malaysia being a part of the ancient spice route.The cuisine is very similar to

that of Singapore and Brunei,and also bears resemblance to Filipino

cuisine.The different states of Malaysia have varied dishes.

Sometimes food not found in its original culture is blend into another,for

example Chinese restaurants in Malaysia often serve Malaysian dishes.Food

from one culture is sometimes also cooked using styles take from another as

you can see from nasi ayam which actually originated from Chinese culture

and cooked by Melayu people,adding their own herbs and spices to make i t

suitable for malay taste.This means that although many Malaysian dishes

originate from one culture,they have their own identities.The

Peranakans,Chinese who moved to Malaysia centuries ago,have their own

unique food,blending Chinese cooking techniques with Malay ingredients for

example is laksa (a comes in two variants: the sourasam laksa from Penang

and the coconut milk-based laksa lemakfrom Singapore and the southern

regions of Peninsular Malaysia.The unique flavor of laksa and other Nonya

recipes is determined by the rempah, a combination of spices pounded into a

paste with pestle and mortar, with a very specific texture and density.


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During a dinner food is not served in courses,but all at once.Rice is staple

food in many Malaysian dishes.Chilli is commonly found in Malaysian

dishes,although this does not make them spicy.Noodles are also

common.Pork is rarely used in Malaysia,because of the large Muslim

population.Some celebrations have food associated with them,like ketupat and

rendang served during Hari Raya Aidilfitri and mooncakes served during

Mooncake festival

Several other foods that also popular among the locals and tourist are: -

CHICKEN RICEChicken Rice is one of the most popular dishes in the Malaysian Chinese

culture. From the famous Hainan Chicken Rice to steamed to roasted to

barbequed chicken, Chicken Rice in Malaysia is not only available in many

Chinese coffee shops or restaurants or street hawker stalls, bu t also chain

restaurants and specialised F&B outlets. Most of the Chicken Rice is served

with sliced cucumber, along with homemade chili sauce and pounded ginger or

garlic and dark soy sauce. Chicken rice can be accompanied with a bowl of

soup and additional chicken intestines, gizzards, livers and so on. Chicken

Rice is served as rice balls in Malacca, known as Chicken Rice Balls, where

the rice is shaped into a golf ball -sized rice balls and served together with

steamed chicken. In Ipoh, the Cantonese version steamed Chicken Rice are

served with boiled bean sprout and normal white rice.


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ROTI CANAI

Roti Canai is an Indian dish loved by all races, often sold in Mamak

restaurants or stalls. It is a kind of flatbread made out of dough, fat (similar to

butter, called ghee), egg, flour and water. With all these ingredients kneaded

together, the expert Roti Canai maker twirl and throw it up in the air, making it

as thin and flat as possible before being folded. Served with dhal (lentil) curry,

food lovers nowadays eat Roti Canai with various kinds of curries or mix

sambal (chilli based sauce) and dhal for extra flavours. Other kinds of Rotis

that one would try including Roti Telur (fried egg bread), Roti Bawang (onion

bread), Roti Tissue (tissue bread, paper thin and crispy Roti) and so many

more.


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NASI LEMAK

No visitors will leave Malaysia without tasting the very delicious and

mouth-watering Nasi Lemak. Hot cooked rice with pandan aroma steamed

with coconut cream goes heavenly well with sizzling spicy sauce or "sambal".

Generous sprinklings of roasted peanuts and salty dried anchovies with a hard

boiled egg perfect this dish. A platter of ever ything good all wrapped up in

banana leaves to further enhance its unique taste.

Nasi Lemak is widely eaten in Singapore and Malaysia, even as a dish

served in Malaysian schools. Commonly a breakfast dish in both countries, it is

normally sold at hawker food centres in Singapore and roadside stalls in

Malaysia. It often comes packed in newspaper, brown paper, or banana leaf.

However, there are restaurants which serve it on a plate as noon or evening

meals, making it possible for the dish to be eaten all da y. asi lemak

kukus which means hot nasi lemak is another name given to nasi lemak

served with hot cooked rice.


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MEAT BONE TEA

Meat Bone Tea is the direct English translation from the famous Chinese

delicacy "Bak Kut Teh" popularly served in Malaysia. Meaty ribs are simmered

in a complex broth of herbs for hours to cultivate the thick flavours. It is eaten

with rice and "you tiao" (fried long dough) to be dipped into the soup.

Nowadays, many alternatives are available with chicken, beef and mutton

replacing the original recipe and so all ethnicity can enjoy this exquisite dish.

Hence, Meat Bone Tea actually comprises all the variations available today in

Malaysia including "Bak Kut Teh", "Chik Kut Teh", "Beef Kut Teh" and "Lamb

Kut Teh". Meat Bone Tea is an exquisite dish with many alternatives perfectly

reflects the unique cultures and ethnic harmony in Malaysia

This unique diversity of cuisine attracts tourists from inside and out whom

usually do not have the multicultural dishes in their co untry.This curiosity of

wanting to try the cuisine is used to attract tourists in order to know better

about our cultures through gastronomical experience which is often enjoying

and exciting.


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ARTS AND MUSIC IN MALAYSIA

Traditional Malaysian art was mainly centered around the areas of

carving,weaving and silversmithing.Traditional art ranges from handwoven

baskets from countryside areas to the silverwork of the Malay courts.Common

artworks include ornamental kris,beetle nut sets.Luxurious textiles known as

Songket are made,as well as the traditional patterned batik fabrics.Malaysian

art has expanded only recently,as before the 1950s Islamic taboos about

drawing people and animals were strong.

Carved wood is used as ornamentation for many items,such as doors and

windows-panels.Woodcarving was never an industry,but an art.Traditional

woodcarves spent years simply to prepare the wood,due to a belief that

woodcarvers need to be a perfect with their wood.The wood also had to match

the buyer,so woodcarving was a very ritiualised task.

Each ethnic group has distinct performing arts, with little overlap between

them. However, Malay art does show some North Indian influence due to the

historical influence of India. Since the Islamisation period, the arts and tourism

ministry have focused on newer dances of Portuguese, Middle Eastern, or

Mughal origin. Malay traditional dances such as joget melayu and zapin.

Nowadays, dikir barat has grown in popularity, and it is actively promoted by

state governments as a cultural icon.Shadow puppet theatre (wayang kulit)

has been popular in Malaysia for centuries. Plays done with shadow puppets


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emerged from traditional stories,and most often portray episodes from either

the Ramayana or the Mahabharata. Traditionally, theatrical music is

performed only by men.

Wau

Kite flying is a popular traditional pastime in Terengganu, especially

during harvest time. Apart from the performance and appearance, the sound it

makes when flying is considered important as well.

There are various types of kites such as wau kuching (cat kite), wau

merak (peacock kite), and wau bulan (moon kite). Each kite also comes with a

different design and size. The mark of a good kite is one that rises quickly and

remains flying, no matter what the whims of the wind may be.

The colourful kites are played in the o pen paddy fields and along the sandy

beaches. These places are suitable for flying kites because there are no trees

or tall structures around. In fact, the wind blows strongly in these places.

Normally, the wau is played after the paddy harvesting seasons or when the

fishermen cannot go to fishing due the conditions of the sea (musim tengkujuh).The best time to play the wau is in August and September.


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Malaysia Music

A great variety of genres in Malaysian music reflect the specific ethnic

groups of multiracial Malaysian society consisting of

Malay,Chinese,Indian,Dayak,Kadazandusun and other ethnics.

In general, music of Malaysia may be categorized as classical, folk,

syncretic (or acculturated music), popular and contemporary art music.

Classical and folk music emerged during the pre-colonial period and exists in

the form of vocal, dance and theatrical music such as Nobat, Mak Yong, Mak

Inang, Dikir barat, Ulek mayangand Menora. The syncretic music developed

during the post-Portuguese period (16th century) and contains elements fromboth local music and foreign elements of Arabian, Persian, Indian, Chinese

and Western musical and theatrical sources. Among genres of this music

are Zapin, Ghazal, Dondang

sayang,Joget, Jikey, Boria, Keroncongand Bangsawan.

Both Malaysian popular music and contemporary art music are essentially

Western-based music combined with some local elements. In 1950s, the

musicianP.Ramlee helped in creating a Malaysian music that combined folks

songs with Western dance rhythms and western Asian music.


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HOLIDAYS AND FESTIVALS

Malaysians have a number of holidays and festivities throughout the year,

on both the federal and state level. Other festivals are celebrated by particular

ethnic or religion groups, but are not public holidays. The main holy days of

each major religion are public holidays. The most popular holiday is the " Hari

Kebangsaan" (Independence Day), also known as "Merdeka" (Freedom), on

31 August commemorating the independence of the Federation of Malaya.

This, as well as Labour Day (1 May), the King's birthday (first Saturday of June)

and some other festivals are major national public holidays.

New Year's Day, Chinese New Year, and the start of the Islamic calendar

are all public holidays. Muslim holidays are highly prominent in Malaysia. The

most important of these is Hari Raya Puasa (also called HariRaya

Aidilfitri), which is the Malay translation of Eid al-Fitr. It is generally a festival

honoured by the Muslims worldwide marking the end of Ramadan, the fasting

month. During Hari Raya Puasa,families will gather at their kampong,to do the

bermaaf-maafantradition,in order to apologize for all the wrongdoings

throughout the years and sharing stories especially with the loved ones whom

they seldom meet.At this day,special cuisine will be served such as rendang

and ketupat while duit rayawill also be given to childrens or teenagers.In

addition to Hari Raya Puasa, they also celebrate Hari Raya Haji (also

called HariRaya Aidiladha, the translation of Eid ul-Adha), Awal Muharram

(Islamic New Year) and Maulidur Rasul (Birthday of the Prophet).

Malaysian Chinese typically hold the same festivals observed by Chinese

around the world. Chinese New Year is the most prominent, lasting for 15

days.


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Hindus in Malaysia celebrate Diwali/Deepavali, the festival of

light,while Thaipusam is a celebration in which pilgrims from all over the

country meet at the Batu Caves.Wesak (Malay for Vesak), the day of Buddha's

birth, is a public holiday. Malaysia's Christian community observes most of the

holidays observed by Christians worldwide, most notably Christmas and

Easter. Good Friday, however, is only a public holiday in the two Bornean

states. The harvest festivals of Gawai in Sarawak and Kaamatan in Sabah are

also important for East Malaysians.

A practice known as "open house" ( rumah terbuka) is common during the

festivities, especially during Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Deepavali, Chinese New Year

and Christmas. Open house means that all well -wishers are received and that

everyone regardless of background is invited to attend. Open houses are

normally held at the home of the host and food are also prepared by the host,

however, there are also open houses held at larger public venues especially

when hosted by government agencies or corporations with a lot of local and

wetern delicacies so that the guets can savour those dishes as many as they

want.

This multicultural holidays and festivals is very unique and refreshing for

the outsider especially tourist from outside the Malaysia.Malaysia Ministry of

Tourism Board is promoting all these kind of festivals worldwide,holding a

Malaysia Fair internationally,in order to introduce Malaysia unique cultures to

the world.


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i. HOMESTAY PROGRAMME

Homestay Programme is an experience where tourist stay with selected

families,interact and experience the daily life of these families as well as

experiencing Malaysian culture.Homestay is not classified as an

accommodation facilities.It focuses more on lifestyle and experience,which

include culture and economic activities.By experiencing homestay at traditional

village,we can easily know more about the Real Malaysia.

Different homestay offers different types of activities depending on the

culture,food,economic activities and even location.Here,you will discover that

things move at slightly slower pace than the bustling city life.We can immersed

ourselves in the lifestyles of the locals and quickly form a bond with their warm

and welcoming families who will treat them like a family.

Here,you can also learn the gastronomical cultures of Malaysia.Mealtime

is an opportunity to learn more about the Malay culture. First, footwear is

removed before stepping onto the veranda that leads to the host family's front

door. Guests sit cross-legged on the floor adjacent to the dapur or kitchen in a

long dining hall where a tablecloth is spread the length of the room. Before and

after the meal, hands are rinsed using water from a kendi, an ornate silver

kettle with a basin to catch the water. The food is eaten without utensils using

only the right hand. Scooping up the white rice takes some practice but is

made all the more fun by trying out the variety of foods such as chicken curry

and sambal belacon, a spicy shrimp paste. Dessert is often pineapple, papaya,

rambutan, or other fruit grown in nearby orchards. Guests will also learn how to

prepare the food which may include gathering,cooking and washing.

To gain a true lifestyle experience,Homestay Programme also offers

visitors the opportunity to work directly with the locals.You can harvest fruits

that are in season or try your skills at plucking coconut out of palm trees with

the height of 30-40 feet above the ground with bamboo pole.

Spending time with the villagers is also one of great activities.You can


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spend time with the children who just return from school and immerse in

traditional games that are still not fade,such as kite-flying,top-spinning and

congkak.Other than that,you can also choose to explore the

sorroundings,spend some time at the local pond or rivers,trying your skills at

riverside fishing or experience the art of farming at paddy farm.

Evenings are often spent quietly enjoying traditional dances and music

performances. Because the profits from the homestay program are shared

co-operatively with the whole village, everyone pitches in to make visitors feel

welcome. This may include impromptu cultural performances of zapin (dances)

or ghazal (guitar music) or even top-spinning. The children provide English

translation and this adds to the charm of learning a new culture by immersion.The kampungs, or villages, that are involved in the homestay programme

are committed to ensuring that experience of the village-style living first-hand.

and are used to welcoming a variety of foreign guests from around the world.

These kampungs have been carefully selected and conform with strict

guidelines set by the Ministry of Tourism so as to bring out t he best of

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ii. Malaysia Eco-Tourism

Malaysia's natural landscape appeals itself quite naturally to eco -tourism.

Visitors are able to immerse themselves in the many rainforest reserves and

well-reserved parks throughout the country. There is really no better place in

the world to experience exotic flora and fauna in their pristine tropical

environment.

Malaysia's rainforests, just a few degrees north of the equator, are among

the oldest in the world - 130,000 years old, to be exact. Even before Malaysia's

independence in 1957, these vast natural reso urces is placed under much and

strict care in oreder to protect the beauty and nature.

It is therefore not surprising that nearly 75% of Malaysia's land area

remains forested, with approximately 60% of that being virgin rainforests. As

one of the twelve mega-biologically diverse countries in the world, Malaysia is

able to boast at least 15,000 species of flowering plants, 286 species of

mammals, 150,000 species of invertebrates, 4,000 species of fishes in

addition to the countless micro-organisms.

Not surprisingly, it is a point of pride for Malaysia that this kind astonishing

level of biodiversity calls Malaysia's rainforests home.Among the biggest and

best-known tropical flora and fauna here are the Sumatran Rhinoceros, the

Sun Bear, the Malayan Tiger, the Orangutan, Rainforest Tarantulas and the

Proboscis Monkey. Borneo is especially well-known for the giant odorous

flower, the Rafflesia - the world's biggest flower.


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For tourists keen on exploring Malaysia's biodiversity, among the least

strenuous pastimes is bird-watching. Ideal locations for this include the

mountain resorts of Fraser's Hill and Cameron Highlands, the Kuala Selangor

Bird Sanctuary and a number of wetlands and coastal sanctuaries. All of these

natural bird sanctuaries are within just a few hours' drive from the capital,

Kuala Lumpur. Access is generally convenient although some jungle trekking

may be necessary in some places.

One of the most famous nature park to explore is the country's premier

National Park, Taman Negara, established in 1938. Visitors will find a number

of forest and nature activities here, all of which are safe and supervised by

park rangers.

A visit to Taman Negara should include a walk on the 510m-long forest

canopy bridge suspended 45m above ground level. This unique perspective of

the surrounding rainforest from the level of the leafy canopy is exciting, to be

sure, but not for the weak and non-adventurous soul.

Spelunking, or cave exploration, awaits the adventurous. Inside the Gua

Telinga, or Ear Cave, with its long and narrow tunnels, the lucky spelunker

might come across Whip Spiders or even the harmless and shy Cave Racer, a


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white boa constrictor that feeds almost entirely on cave bats. Other caverns

and shorter caves are situated close by, such as the Gua Daun Menari, or

Cave of the Dancing Leaves. Wind blowing across the mouth of the cave

creates intermittent turbulences, which cause fallen leaves to float and twirl.

The many other parks in Malaysia include wetlands such as the Kuala

Selangor Bird Sanctuary and Tanjung Piai, and the forest reserves such as the

Mulu and Niah National Parks in Sarawak. The Niah caves are famous for the

prehistoric human bones excavated there, as well as for the supposedly

'energy-giving' birds' nests(sarang burung) so prized by the Chinese and

harvested by the native community of the area.

In Peninsular (West) Malaysia are the freshwater lakes of Kenyir, Chini

and Bera, where plenty of freshwater fi shes, such as carp and catfish, co-exist

with the giant flesh-eating fish, the Toman.

Those more interested in the cooler climate of the highlands might be

inclined to climb South-east Asia's highest peak, Mount Kinabalu (4,101m) in

Sabah, or to trek up Mount Tahan, accessing it from Taman Negara.

A visit to Malaysia's many marine parks is also a must for the eco-tourist.

These include the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park in Sabah and the Pulau Payar

Marine Park off the state of Kedah, just south of the famous and historical


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islands of Langkawi.Here.they offer a diversity of marine lives such as beautiful

coral reel and colourful fish as well as sapphire blue ocean,a paradise for

divers.

On the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia lies the Pulau Redang Marine

Park, while a number of beautiful islands further south, such as Tioman, Aur

and Sibu, await both the adventurous and the romantic. On the eastern shores

of Sabah lies the famed island of Sipadan, declared by Jacques Cousteau as

'an untouched piece of art' in 1989. One of the foremost dive sites in the world,

Sipadan remains relatively unspoilt and virgin due to years of diver

management and environmental controls with only limited numbers of people

being allowed access daily.


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Malaysia Agro-Tourism

Malaysia began its post-Independence economy with an agrarian base,

which has prepared it well to develop agricultural and commodities-based

tourism, the hottest trend in eco-tourism today.

Recognizing that agro-tourism holds a fascination for both Malaysians and

visitors alike, organizers of agricultures these days include tours to rubber and

oil palm estates, as well as pepper farms, fish farms, flower nurseries and fruit

orchards. Fruit orchards have proven especially popular with visitors, n ot least

because they get to enjoy the delicious exotic fruit s they are there to learn

about

Visits are structured around a tour offering insight into the cultivation,

care, processing and manufacturing of these commodities for sale or export.

The industry includes crops such as maize, cocoa, rubber, rice, fruits, oil palm

and a variety of other products from which many Malaysians still earn a living.

Many locals and some adventurous visitors hungrily seek out orchards

dedicated to the famous and sometimes detested king of all fruits, the durian.

Sometimes described as 'hell on the outside and heaven on the inside', the

durian has few ambivalent fans, as you either tend to thoroughly enjoy it or

not.

Visitors to durian farms can sample a range of these spiky, custard -like

fruits with pulpy flesh that runs an entire gamut of textures and tastes from

sweet to tart and more!

But durians are obviously not the only choice. In tropical Malaysia, an

amazing array of exotic fruits awaits the fruit aficionado all year around.

Among the many choices are the rambutan, langsat, mangosteen, jackfruit,


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pineapple and mango. Visits to these fruit farms often involve tucking into

ready-to-eat freshly picked fruits.

Visitors to the highlands must pay a visit to the tea estates which grace

their slopes. A number of these have been established since the early part of

the last century, and harvesting and processing methods have changed little

since.

Cameron Highlands, with its gentle slopes surrounded by loftier hills, is

especially noted for its long-established estates. Most have excellent visitor

facilities and provide guided tours of the tea factories.

On rubber estates, visitors have the opportunity to experience first -hand

how to tap a rubber tree and witness how latex is processed - from

coagulation to pressing and smoking. Malaysia is among the world's largest

producers of this extremely valuable and versatile product.

Another of the country's largest export commodities is palm oil. Today,

Malaysia is a world leader in the research and development of this

multi-purpose fruit. The clusters of orange-red fruits produce refined cooking

oil and other palm-olein products for use in the cosmetic and chemical

industries.

In the northern regions of Peninsular Malaysia, a nu mber of spice and herb

farms represents the countryside. Nutmeg is especially abundant. While over

in East Malaysia, visitors to pepper farms in Sarawak will be fascinated to

know that black and white pepper come from the same tree.The difference is

achieved in the processing of the corns. White pepper is more mature, having

been soaked and had its outer skin removed before drying, while black pepper

is dried in its original state.

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Malaysia specialties lies at the multiethnic culture and the beautiful

places.Tourists form outside often spending their free time at our paradise to

escape from their busy lives.In Malaysia,they can interact with our friendly

citizens,tasting our mouth-watering cuisine and experience our unique culture

in a various way like staying in homestay.

The action of our government has taken in order to attract tourist is prove

to be very effective when our tourism receipts increase during these recent

years.The campaignMalaysia.Truly Asiareally bring a lot of gu ets form

outside and therefore ensure the flowing of money into our economy.

We can conclude that the tourism industry in Malaysia has been

developing well.By looking at the topics I have covered,I found that our

government has done a lot to promote our tourism industry.The government

has given moral and material support to ensure that our country can compete

well in tourism at the international level.

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