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2nd Edition 2014
COVER STORY
Penang (Pearl of the Orient )
TRAVEL SHOWCASE
Hanoi, Vietnam (City of Big Net )
Langkawi (The Jewel of Kedah)
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Cover Story: Cover Story: Penang (Pearl of the Orient )
: 3 Days 2 Nights ( Penang Tour )
: Visit Malaysia 2014 - Events (April – July)
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TRAVEL SHOWCASE
DESTINATIONS OF THE MONTH:
Hanoi, Vietnam (City of Big Net )
Langkawi (The Jewel of Kedah)
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NEW MARKETING PROMOTIONS:
5 Days 4 Nights to Taipei, Taiwan
6 Days 5 Nights to London and Paris
7 Days 6 Nights to Kuching, Sarawak
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FRIENDS OF TANCO – ACCOMMODATION TIE UP FOR 2014:
Suria Cherating Beach Resorts, Kuantan, Pahang
Merang Suria Resort, Setiu, Terenganu
Suria Hill Country House, Janda Baik, Pahang
Suria City Hotel, Johor Bharu
Micasa All Suites Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
D’ Village Resorts, Melaka
The Nomad Sucasa All Suite Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
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Penang offers numerous tourist attractions and it is one of the most economically
important states in Malaysia. Explore its stunning beaches and Hutan Lipur. Indulge its
famous cuisine such as Assam Laksa, Cendol, Nasi Kandar, Rojak Pasembor as to name
a few. Shop till you drop at its magnificent shopping malls. Venture adventurously the
Bukit Bendera. Penang has also recently opened its second bridge and with the length
of 24 km, Jambatan Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah (or Penang Second Bridge) is
the longest bridge in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
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Anuar Idzuari
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We are in the second quarter of 2014. I believe lots have happened for the
last three months and various destinations have been explored as well.
As to continuously support the Visit Malaysia Year 2014 (VMY 2014), our Cover
Story for this issue focuses on our own Pearl of The Orient. Penang (or Pulau
Pinang in Malay) is a state located on the northwest coast of Malaysia and
one of the most developed and economically important states in the
country, as well as a thriving tourist destination. Penang offers a mixture of
tourists’ attraction, from its stunning beaches, cuisine, shopping experiences
as well as arts and cultural exhibits. If you browse the Calendar Events for VMY
2014, you’ll notice that three events will be held in Penang. They are the
Penang World Music Festival in April 2014, Georgetown World Heritage City
Celebration by UNESCO and Penang Durian Fair, both in June 2014. For
further reading pleasure and information, please flip over to Page 3 – Page
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Destinations of the Month for this issue also cover one of Malaysia’s leading
tourist destinations. Langkawi or fondly known as the Jewel of Kedah, is an
archipelago of 104 islands in the Andaman Sea and about 30 km off the
mainland coast of northwestern Malaysia and a part of the state of Kedah.
Langkawi is famous for its stunning beaches as well, such as Pantai Cenang,
Pantai Tengah, Burau Bay, Datai Bay and Pantai Kok. It is also popular with its
Tasik Dayang Bunting, the Kilim Geoforest Park, Langkawi Skybridge and
Makam Mahsuri. For those who love shopping, Langkawi offers an
exhilarating shopping experiences and Kuah happens to be Langkawi’s main
location for shopping outlets. From Jetty Point Duty Free Complex up to
Cuban Attitude, these are surely a retail paradise.
Another highlight in our Destinations of the Month is Hanoi, Vietnam. Referred
as the City of Big Net, Lies on the right bank of the Red River, Hanoi was
established more than 1000 years ago. Hanoi is considered one of the main
cultural centres of Vietnam, where most of the Vietnamese dynasties have
left their imprints. The city hosts more cultural sites than any city in Vietnam
and that of the past few hundred years has been well preserved. Today,
Hanoi is experiencing a rapid development with skyscrapers popping up in
new urban areas. Tourism is also an increasing industry in Hanoi, where
according to Trip Advisor; Hanoi is ranked 14 in its list of top 25 destinations
Asia (by travelers’ choice). Halong Bay and One Pillar Pagoda are two of
Hanoi’s popular tourists’ attraction, where the first one is a UNESCO World
Heritage Site and the latter is a historic Buddhist and one of most iconic
temples in Vietnam. Please flip to Page 11 for more information.
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One of our FOT partners, Kidz 2U Academy will be organizing a Splashy Sports
Day 2014 on 10th May 2014 (Saturday). We would like to cordially invite our
valued members and readers to such event and have a blast moment while
you are there. More information at Page 27.
We look forward to update you with more travel destinations, travel tips and
affordable travel packages in our next issue. Again, members and readers
are welcome to share their travel experiences with us, especially the stunning
pictures that you took during your holidays. Let us share those great moments
so other can have such moments too.
Till then, happy reading and have a relaxing moment with CANON
your loved ones.
Anuar Idzuari
The Editor
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INTRODUCTION
Penang is a state in Malaysia and the name of its constituent island, located on the northwest
coast of Peninsular Malaysia by the Strait of Malacca. It is bordered by Kedah in the north and
east, and Perak in the south. Penang is the second smallest Malaysian state in area after Perlis,
and the eighth most populous. It is composed of two parts –Penang Island, where the seat of
government is, and Seberang Perai (formerly Province Wellesley in English) on the Malay
Peninsula.
Highly urbanised and industrialised Penang is one of the most developed and economically
important states in the country, as well as a thriving tourist destination. Penang has the
third-highest Human Development Index in Malaysia, after the state of Selangor and the federal
territory of Kuala Lumpur. Its heterogeneous population is highly diverse in ethnicity, culture,
language, and religion. A resident of Penang is colloquially known as a Penangite.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penang
The name "Penang" comes from the modern Malay name Pulau Pinang, which means "island of
the areca nut palm" (Areca catechu, family Palmae). The name Penang may refer either to the
island of Penang (Pulau Pinang) or the state of Penang (Negeri Pulau Pinang). In Malay, Penang's
capital George Town was called and labelled in old maps as Tanjung Penaga (Cape Penaigre),
named after the many ballnut trees (also known as Alexandrian laurels, Calophyllum inophyllum)
on the coast, but now usually shortened as Tanjung (the Cape).
Penang is often known as "The Pearl of the Orient", "ϱᮎ㢆ೂ" (Garden of the East) and Pulau
Pinang Pulau Mutiara (Penang, Island of Pearls). Penang is shortened as "PG" or "PP" in Malay.
Early Malays called it Pulau Ka-Satu or "First (or Single) Island" because it was the largest island
encountered on the trading sea-route between Lingga and Kedah. TheSiamese, then the
overlord of the Kedah Sultanate, referred to the island as Koh Maak. In the 15th century, the
island of Penang was referred to as Bīnláng Yù (simplified Chinese: ᾴὩቔ; traditional Chinese: ₈
Ὡ᎑) in the navigational drawings used by Admiral Zheng He of Ming-dynasty China in his
expeditions to the South Seas. The 16th-century Portuguese historian Emanuel Godinho de
Eredia's map of the Malay Peninsula in his "Description of Malaca" in 1613 referred to the island as
Pulo Pinaom.
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OUTLYING ISLETS
There are a number of small islets off the coast of Penang, the biggest of which, Pulau Jerejak, is
located in the narrow channel between Penang Island and the mainland. Starting as a leper
asylum in 1868 and later a maximum-security penal colony (till 1993), Jerejak is now a tourist
attraction offering jungle trails and a spa resort. Other islands include Pulau Aman, Pulau Betong,
Pulau Gedung, Pulau Kendi (Coral Island) and Pulau Rimau.
PERANAKAN
The Peranakan, also known as the Straits Chinese or Baba-Nyonya, are the descendants of the
early Chinese immigrants to Penang, Malacca and Singapore. They have partially adopted Malay
customs and speak a Chinese-Malay creole of which many words contributed to Penang Hokkien
as well (such as "Ah Bah" which means Mister, referring to a man as "Baba"). The Peranakan
community possesses a distinct identity in terms of food, dress, rites, crafts and culture. Most of the
Peranakan Chinese are not Muslims but practise an eclectic form of ancestor worship and
Chinese religion, while some were Christians. They prided themselves as being Anglophone and
distinguished themselves from the newly arrived Chinamen or sinkheh. The Peranakan as a living
culture, however, are almost extinct today due to their re-absorption into the mainstream Chinese
community, otherwise being Westernized. Still, their legacy lives on in their distinctive architecture
(exemplified by the Pinang Peranakan Mansion and the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, cuisine,
elaborate nyonya kebaya costume and exquisite handicrafts.
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ARTS AND CULTURE
The Penang State Museum house artefacts and cultural exhibits. The present building, which was
formerly the Penang Free School, is actually half a building, the other half of the building having
been destroyed by aerial bombing during World War II. A bronze cast of Captain Francis Light, used
to stand outside the museum building. It has since returned toFort Cornwallis where it was first
unveiled by the colonial administration. A small museum, it has a fine collection of old photographs,
maps and historical records charting the growth of Penang from the days of Francis Light.
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The Penang State Art Gallery and the Pinang Gallery showcase the works of local artists. A newer
gallery, the USM ABN-Amro Arts and Cultural Centre, located at Beach Street, was established in
2002 to promote art awareness among Penang citizens. Sadly the USM ABN-Amro Arts and Cultural
Centre closed down in early December 2006 due to lack of patronage. The Universiti Sains Malaysia
Museum and Gallery possesses a large ethnographic and performing arts section with a special
exhibition on wayang kulit. The art gallery features works by Malaysian artists. Other establishments
promoting art awareness include the Alliance française de Penang and Hotel Bellevue.
Penang has a relatively active arts scene. The Penang State Symphony Orchestra
and Chorus
(Pessoc) is a government-supported youth orchestra and choir. The Penang Symphony Orchestra is
another amateur orchestra. The Fingerprints Chamber Choir is a leading chamber choir, with
members comprising mainly singing teachers and advanced singing students. It has won prizes at
several competitions and performs regularly at various festivals and recitals in the country. Other
ensembles include the Penang State Chinese Orchestra (a Chinese instrumental orchestra), ProArt
Chinese Orchestra, and many other school-based musical groups.
Penang hosts the annual Penang-YTL Arts Festival in December, with theatrical performances,
contemporary and traditional dances, art and photography exhibitions, as well as concerts of
classical and modern music. The programmes are drawn up by the Penang Arts Council every year
and are partly sponsored by the YTL Group of Companies, a corporate patron of the arts scene in
Malaysia. Penang is also home to the indigenous boria, a fading art form with singing and dancing
once popular among the local Malay community.
Lion dance is an ancient art form brought from China by early Chinese immigrants, and over time
has evolved into a distinctive Malaysian style. The earliest record of lion dancing in Malaysia was
the official registration of a Penang lion dance troupe back in 1903 but it is indisputable that the
Chinese community had been practising it long before then. The Chinese place special
significance to this dazzling form of art, associating it good luck, power, strength, majesty and
happiness. Today lion dance remains actively performed especially during Chinese New Year and
also during the opening of new businesses.
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LANGUAGE
The common languages of Penang, depending on social classes, social circles, and ethnic
backgrounds are Malay, Mandarin, English, Penang Hokkien and Tamil. Mandarin, which is taught
in Chinese-medium schools in the state, is increasingly spoken.
Penang Hokkien is a variant of Minnan and is widely spoken by a substantial proportion of the
Penang populace who are descendants of Chinese settlers. Many police officers also take a
course in Hokkien. It bears strong resemblance to the language spoken by Chinese living in the
Indonesian city of Medan and is based on the Minnan dialect of Zhangzhou, Fujian. It incorporates
a large number of loanwords from Malay and English. Most Penang Hokkien speakers are not
literate in Hokkien but instead read and write in standard (Mandarin) Chinese, English and/or
Malay. Other Chinese dialects, including Hakka spoken in state and mostly Balik Pulau, Cantonese
are also spoken in the state. Teochew is heard more in Seberang Perai than on Penang island.
Malay, the language of the indigenous population, the official language of the state, as well as
the medium of instruction of national schools, is spoken in the northern accent, with characteristic
words such as "hang", "depa", and "kupang". Syllables ending with "a" are typically stressed. English,
a colonial legacy, is a working language widely used in commerce, education, and the arts.
English used in an official or formal context is predominantly British English with American
influences. Spoken English, as in the rest of Malaysia, is often in the form of Manglish (Malaysian
colloquial English).
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BUKIT BENDERA (PENANG HILL)
Penang Hill is a hill resort comprising a group of peaks in
Penang, Malaysia. It is located in Air Itam, which is 6
kilometres (3.7 mi) from the city center of George Town.
The hill stands out prominently from the lowlands as a
hilly and forested area. Penang Hill is also known by the
Malay name Bukit Bendera, which refers to Flagstaff Hill,
the most developed peak.
Penang Hill is mainly hilly granitic mass. The hill system is
higher towards the northern part with its highest point at
Western Hill, at an elevation of 833 m (2,723 ft) above
sea level. Other than Western Hill, there are a number of
peaks in the region, such as Bukit Laksamana (Malay for
Admiral Hill), Tiger Hill, Flagstaff Hill and Government Hill.
Flagstaff Hill is 735 m (2,450 ft) above sea level.
The most convenient way up to Penang Hill is by means of the Penang Hill Railway, a funicular railway from Air
Itam to the top of Flagstaff Hill. Construction of the railway took place between 1906 to 1923, at a cost of 1.5
million Straits dollars. The railway was opened to the public on October 21, 1923. The 2,007 m (1 mile 435 yard)
journey takes about half an hour and the train may stop at intermediate stations upon request.
For Malaysians, the fare for a return (round trip) ticket is RM8 per adult and RM4 per child aged between three
and 12. For foreign tourists, the return fare would be RM30 for adults and RM15 for children aged seven to 12.[1]
Senior citizens and students will enjoy cheaper fares at RM4 per person. The ride continues to remain free of
charge for disabled persons holding the OKU (Malay acronym forOrang Kurang Upaya) card. Penang Hill
residents, licensed traders and hawkers and workers can purchase monthly season pass at RM24. The blue,
air-conditioned Swiss-made coaches, capable of ferrying up to 100 passengers at one go, will run every half hour
from 6.30am to 9pm daily.
GURNEY DRIVE
Gurney Drive is a popular seafront promenade in Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia. The road is
also one Penang's most popular tourist destinations, famous for the "hawker food" sold from
food stalls formerly located along the seafront, now relocated close by. Previously known as
the New Coast Road, it was completed in 1936 along what was then known as the North
Beach, and renamed in 1952 after Sir Henry Gurney, British High Commissioner in Malaya
(1950–1951), who was assassinated by the guerrillas of the Malayan Communist Party during the
Malayan Emergency.
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Over the years, the beaches along Gurney Drive have largely been lost to coastal erosion.
More recently, a land reclamation project at nearby Tanjung Tokong has reversed the erosion,
leading to the accretion of silt and mud off Gurney Drive. Mangrove saplings have sprouted in
the mud, which is now frequented by egrets and other birds as well as mudskippers. There have
been suggestions that this area, formerly earmarked for reclamation under the (now
suspended) Penang Outer Ring Road project, be reclaimed for a recreational park or allowed
to be developed into a mangrove forest.
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1) G Hotel, Penang | 168A Persiaran Gurney, 10250 George Town | Tel: 60 4-238 0000
2) Traders Hotel, Penang | Jalan Magazine, Georgetown, 10300 Penang, Pulau Pinang | Tel: +60 4-262 2622
3) Hard Rock Hotel, Penang | 11100 Batu Ferringhi Beach, Penang, Malaysia | Tel: +60 4-881 1711
4) Holiday Inn Hotel, Penang | Kampung Batu Feringgi, 11100 Penang, Pulau Pinang | Tel: +60 4-886 6666
5) Eastin Hotel, Penang | 1 Solok Bayan Indah, Queensbay, 11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang
Tel: +60 4-612 1111
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CHILD WITH BED
MYR 270
CHILD NO BED
MYR 170
MYR 370
MYR 310
MYR 180
MYR 550
MYR 488
MYR 200
NOTE:
MYR 660
MYR 465
MYR 200
1. Min pax: 2 Adults
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APRIL 2014
MAY 2014
ROYAL BELUM WORLD DRUMS FESTIVAL
5-16 April 2014
Ipoh, Perak Darul Ridzuan
BORNEO JAZZ FESTIVAL
9-11 May 2014
Parkcity Everly Hotel, Miri, Sarawak
FESTIVAL GENDANG NUSANTARA
( MALAY ARCHIPELAGO DRUM FESTIVAL )
9-17 April 2014
MBMB Square, Melaka
COLOURS OF MALAYSIA
22-24 May 2014
Merdeka Square, Kuala Lumpur
PENANG WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL
12-13 April 2014
Quarry Park, Botanical Gardens, Penang
PESTA AIR MALAYSIA LABUAN
( MALAYSIA WATER FESTIVAL LABUAN )
25-27 April 2014
Labuan International Sea Sports Complex, Sabah
PESTA WAU ANTARABANGSA KELANTAN
(KELANTAN INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL)
28-31 May 2014
Getting Beach, Tumpat, Kelantan
TADAU KAAMATAN
30-31 May 2014
Penampang, Sabah
REGATTA LEPA
25-27 April 2014
Semporna, Sabah
JUNE 2014
JULY 2014
THE VOICE OF NATURE
“Bird and Bush Cricket Festival”
6-7 June 2014
Langkawi, kedah
BORNEO CULTURAL FESTIVAL
12-14 July 2014
Sibu Gateway, Sarawak
Majlis Rumah Terbuka Malaysia
(Malaysia Open House Celebration)
Tadau Kaamatan
7 June 2014
Tambunan, Sabah
KL ARTS AND CULTURAL FESTIVAL
July-September 2014
Kuala Lumpur
TRAIL: GEORGETOWN WORLD HERITAGE CITY CELEBRATION
BY UNESCO
7 June-7 July 2014
Georgetown, Penang
1 MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL TOURISM NIGHT FLORAL
PARADA
“MAGIC OF THE NIGHT”
12-15 June2014
Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside, Maritime Center Putrajaya
FRASER’S HILL INTERNATIONAL BIRD RACE
20-21 June 2014
Fraser’s Hill, Pahang
SUNSET MUSIC FESTIVAL
20-21 June 2014
Tip of Borneo, Simpang Mengayau, Kudat, Sabah
RAINFOREST WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL
20-22 June 2014
Sarawak Cultural Village, Sarawak
BORNEO BIRD RACE
28-30 June2014
Borneo Highlands and Mulu National Park, Sarawak
For more information, please contact:
Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board
( Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Malaysia )
9th Floor, No. 2, Tower 1,
Jalan P5/6, Precinct 5,
62200, Putrajaya, Malaysia
Tel: 03 88918000.
Tourim Infoline :1300885050 ( within Malaysia only )
Email:[email protected]
Website:www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my
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TWITTER:twitter.com/tourism malaysia
PENANG DURIAN FAIR
June-July 2014
Anjung Indah, Balik Pulau & Penang Time Square, Penang
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HANOI, VIETNAM
City of Big Net
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanoi
INTRODUCTION
Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. Its population in 2009 was
estimated at 2.6 million for urban districts, 6.5 million for the metropolitan jurisdiction. From 1010 until 1802,
it was the most important political center of Vietnam. It was eclipsed by Hue, the imperial capital of
Vietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty (1802–1945), but Hanoi served as the capital of French Indochina
from 1902 to 1954. From 1954 to 1976, it was the capital of North Vietnam, and it became the capital of
a reunified Vietnam in 1976, after the North's victory in the Vietnam War.
The city lies on the right bank of the Red River. Hanoi is 1,760 km (1,090 mi) north of Ho Chi Minh City and
120 km (75 mi) west of Hai Phong city. October 2010 officially marked 1000 years since the establishment
of the city.
The Hanoi Ceramic Mosaic Mural is a 4 km ceramic mosaic mural created to mark the occasion. The city
will host the 2019 Asian Games.
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MODERN HANOI
On May 29, 2008, it was decided that Hà Tây Province, Vĩnh Phúc Province's Mê Linh District and 4
communes of Luong Son District, Hòa Bình Province be merged into the metropolitan area of Hanoi from
August 1, 2008. Hanoi's total area then increased to 334,470 hectares in 29 subdivisions with the new
population being 6,232,940, effectively tripling its size. The Hanoi Capital Region, a metropolitan area
covering Hanoi and 6 surrounding provinces under its administration, will have an area of 13,436 square
kilometres (5,188 sq mi) with a population of 15 million by 2020.
Hanoi experienced a rapid construction boom recently. Skyscrapers, popping up in new urban areas,
dramatically change the citiscape of Hanoi. According to Skyscrapercity website, in 2013, two tallest
buildings in Hanoi are Hanoi Landmark 72 Tower (336m, tallest in Vietnam and second tallest in Southeast
Asia after Malaysia's Petronas Twin Towers) and Hanoi Lotte Center (267m, also second tallest in
Vietnam).
LANDMARKS
As the capital of Vietnam for almost a thousand years, Hanoi is considered one of the main cultural
centers of Vietnam, where most Vietnamese dynasties have left their imprint. Even though some relics
have not survived through wars and time, the city still has many interesting cultural and historic
monuments for visitors and residents alike. Even when the nation's capital moved to Hue under the
Nguyen Dynasty in 1802, the city of Hanoi continued to flourish, especially after the French took control
in 1888 and modeled the city's architecture to their tastes, lending an important aesthetic to the city's
rich stylistic heritage. The city hosts more cultural sites than any city in Vietnam, and boasts more than
1,000 years of history, and that of the past few hundred years has been well preserved.
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TOURISM
According to Trip Index by Trip Advisor, for period June 1 to August 31, 2012 Hanoi will be the cheapest city in
the world for two of a one-night stay in a four-star hotel, cocktails, a two-course dinner with a bottle of wine,
and a taxi transport (two return journeys of about 3.2 km (2.0 mi) each). It will cost of $141.12 or about 27
percent of the most expensive city, London with cost of $518.01. In 2013, Hanoi is ranked 14 in Trip Advisor's
list of top 25 destinations Asia (by travelers choice).
CUISINE
Hanoi has rich food traditions and many of Vietnam's most famous dishes, such as pho, cha cá, bánh cuon
and com are thought to come from Hanoi. Perhaps most widely known is Pho, a simple rice noodle soup
often eaten as a breakfast dish in the home or at street side cafes, but also served in restaurants as a meal.
Two varieties dominate the Hanoi scene: Pho Bò, containing beef, and Pho Gà, containing chicken.
Hanoi has a number of restaurants whose menus specifically offer dishes containing dog, snake and various
species of insects. Insect inspired menus can be found at a number of restaurants in Khuong Thuong village,
Hanoi. The signature dishes at these restaurant are those containing processed ant-eggs, often in the
culinary styles of Thai people or Vietnam's Muong and Tay ethnic people.
TRANSPORT
Hanoi is served by Noi Bai International Airport, located in the Soc Son District, approximately 40 km (25 mi)
north of Hanoi. Noi Bai is the only international airport for the northern regions of Vietnam. Hanoi will have
additionally another international airport, which will cost $8 billion, being the highest foreign investment so
far in the history of Vietnam. The construction will be carried out in three stages, the first phase started in 2011
and will continue until 2015.
There are two main highways linking the airport and city. The route to the city via Thăng Long Bridge is more
direct than Highway 1, which runs along the outskirts of the city. The main highways are shared by cars,
motor scooters, with separate lanes by the side for bicycles. Taxis are plentiful and usually have trip meters,
although it is also common to agree on the trip price before taking a taxi from airport to the city centre.
Tourists also sometimes tour the city on cycles especially in the Old Quarter.
Hanoi is also the origin departure point for many Vietnam Railways train routes in the country. The
Reunification Express (tàu Thong Nhat) runs from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City from Hanoi station (formerly Hang
Co station), with stops at cities and provinces along the line. Trains also depart Hanoi frequently for Hai
Phong and other northern cities. The Reunification Express line was established during French colonial rule,
and was completed over a period of nearly forty years, from 1899 to 1936. The Reunification Express
between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City covers a distance of 1,726 km (1,072 mi) and takes approximately 33
hours. As of 2005, there were 278 stations on the Vietnamese railway network, of which 191 were located
along the North-South line.
The main means of transport within Hanoi city are motorbikes, buses, taxis, and bicycles. Over the preceding
decades, motorbikes have overtaken bicycles as the main form of transportation. The increased number of
motorcycles can cause gridlocks. To reduce them and the negative consequences for environment and
health the local government tries to increase public transportation. Public buses run on many routes and
fare can be purchased on the bus, with very cheap prices (20 cents for a journey where a taxi might cost
$10.)
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POPULATION
Hanoi's population is constantly growing (about 3.5% per year), a reflection of the fact that the city is
both a major metropolitan area of Northern Vietnam, and also the country's political center. This
population growth also puts a lot of pressure onto the infrastructure, some of which is antiquated and
dates back from the early 20th century.
The number of Hanoians who settled down for more than three generations is likely to be very small as
compared to the overall population of the city. Even in the Old Quarter, where commerce started
hundreds years ago and was mostly a family business, many of the street-front stores nowadays are
owned by merchants and retailers from other provinces. The original owner family may have either
rented out the store and moved to live further inside the house, or just moved out of the
neighbourhood altogether.
The pace of change has especially escalated after the abandonment of central-planning economic
policies, and relaxing of the district-based household registrar system.
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PLACE OF INTEREST
I) HALONG BAY
Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination,
located in Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam. Administratively, the bay belongs to
Ha Long City, Cam Pha town, and part of Vân Đon District. The bay features
thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various sizes and shapes. H Long Bay
is a center of a larger zone which includes Bái Tu Long bay to the northeast, and
Cát Bà islands to the southwest. These larger zones share similar geological,
geographical, geomorphological, climate, and cultural characters.
Ha Long Bay has an area of around 1,553 km2, including 1,960–2,000 islets, most
of which are limestone. The core of the bay has an area of 334 km2 with a high
density of 775 islets. The limestone in this bay has gone through 500 million years
of formation in different conditions and environments. The evolution of the karst
in this bay has taken 20 million years under the impact of the tropical wet
climate. The geo-diversity of the environment in the area has created
biodiversity, including a tropical evergreen biosystem, oceanic and sea shore
biosystem. Ha Long Bay is home to 14 endemic floral species and 60 endemic
faunal species.
Historical research surveys have shown the presence of pre historical human
beings in this area tens of thousands years ago. The successive ancient cultures
are the Soi Nhu culture around 18,000–7000 BC, the Cái Bèo culture 7000–5000
BC and the Ha Long culture 5,000–3,500 years ago. Ha Long Bay also marked
important events in the history of Vietnam with many artifacts found in Bài Tho
Mout, Đau Go Cave, Bãi Cháy. 500 years ago, Nguyen Trãi praised the beauty
of Ha Long Bay in his verse Lo nhap Vân Đon, in which he called it "rock wonder
in the sky". In 1962, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of North Vietnam
listed Ha Long Bay in the National Relics and Landscapes publication. In 1994,
the core zone of Ha Long Bay was listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site
according to criterion vii, and listed for a second time according to criterion viii.
II) ONE PILLAR PAGODA
The One Pillar Pagoda is a historic Buddhist temple in Hanoi, the capital of
Vietnam. It is regarded alongside the Perfume Temple, as one of Vietnam's two
most iconic temples.
The temple was built by Emperor Lý Thái Tông, who ruled from 1028 to 1054.
According to the court records, Lý Thái Tông was childless and dreamt that he
met the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, who handed him a baby son while
seated on a lotus flower. Lý Thái Tông then married a peasant girl that he had
met and she bore him a son. The emperor constructed the temple in gratitude
for this in 1049, having been told by a monk named Thien Tue to build the
temple, by erecting a pillar in the middle of a lotus pond, similar to the one he
saw in the dream. The temple was located in what was then the Tây Cam
Garden in Thach Bao, Vĩnh Thuan district in the capital Thăng Long (now known
as Hanoi). Before the pagoda was opened, prayers were held for the longevity
of the monarch. During the Lý Dynasty era, the temple was the site of an annual
royal ceremony on the occasion of Vesak, the birthday of Gautama Buddha. A
Buddha-bathing ceremony was held annually by the monarch, and it attracted
monks and laymen alike to the ceremony. The monarch would then free a bird,
which was followed by the people.
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The temple was renovated in 1105 by Emperor Lý Nhân Tông and a bell was
cast and an installation was attempted in 1109. However, the bell, which was
regarded as one of the four major capital works of Vietnam at the time, was
much too large and heavy, and could not be installed. Since it could not be
tolled while left on the ground, it was moved into the countryside and deposited
in farmland adjacent to Nhat Tru Temple.
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HANOI, VIETNAM TOUR
4D3N
HANOI,
VIETNAM TOUR
from
RM890
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
* Hotel Accommodation with
Breakfast ( based on twin sharing )
* Private Transportation and Tours
* English and mandarin speaking guide
* 2D1N Overnight on cruise
* Entrance fees and sightseeing as
per itinerary
* 100% Halal food and seafood at
local restaurant as mentioned
* Mineral water on coach
(1 bottle per pax per day)
PACKAGE EXCLUDES:
* Airfare
* Tipping for local guide and driver
( estimate RM 15.00 per person per day )
* Travel insurance
HOTEL
Adult Twin
Child with Bed
Child No Bed
Adult Single
Royal Zen, Zen
Hotel or similar
Demantoid 11 or
similar
Chalcedony Hotel
or similar
Sunway Hotel or
similar
Nikko Hotel or
similar
RM 890
RM 630
RM 540
RM 1310
RM 940
RM 660
RM 570
RM 140
RM 1120
RM 790
RM 680
RM 1780
RM 1260
RM 890
RM 760
RM 2010
RM 1360
RM 960
RM 820
RM 2180
VALID UNTIL 30
( estimate RM 35.00 per person per day )
NOTE:
1. Min pax: 5 Person to Go
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Langkawi
INTRODUCTION
Langkawi, officially known as Langkawi the Jewel of Kedah (Malay: Langkawi Permata Kedah) is an
archipelago of 104 islands in the Andaman Sea, some 30 km off the mainland coast of northwestern
Malaysia. The islands are a part of the state of Kedah, which is adjacent to the Thai border. On July 15,
2008, Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah had consented to the change of name to Langkawi Permata
Kedah in conjunction with his Golden Jubilee Celebration. By far the largest of the islands is the
eponymous Pulau Langkawi with a population of some 64,792, the only other inhabited island being
nearby Pulau Tuba. Langkawi is also an administrative district with the town of Kuah as largest town.
Langkawi is a duty-free island.
GEOGRAPHY
Langkawi, a cluster of 104 islands separated from mainland Malaysia by the Straits of Malacca, is a
district of the state of Kedah in Northern Malaysia and lies approximately 51 km west of Kedah. The
total land mass of the islands is 47,848hectares. The main island spans about 25 km from north to south
and slightly more for east and west. The coastal areas consist of flat, alluvial plains punctuated with
limestone ridges. Two-thirds of the island is dominated by forest-covered mountains, hills and natural
vegetation.
The island's oldest geological formation, Gunung Matchincang, was the first part of South-East Asia to
rise from the seabed in the Cambrian period more than half a billion years ago. The oldest part of the
formation is observable at Teluk Datai to the north-west of the island, where the exposed outcrop
consists of mainly sandstone (quartzite) in the upper parts and shale and mudstone in the lower parts of
the sequence.
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LANGKAWI ISLANDS
There are two island areas: the Southern Islands, with a heavy tourist population and the islands to the north
east which are more secluded without tourist traffic. Langun Island has a fresh-water lake like Pregnant
Maiden Lake only without the tourists and has Sand Spit Beach on its south-facing orientation. Dendang
Island next to it forms a bay popular with Langkawi sailing yacht tour operators who favour the area for its
natural beauty and peace.
Some of the most popular beaches are Pantai Cenang, Pantai Tengah,
Burau Bay, Pantai Kok, and Datai Bay. Pantai Cenang is a picturesque
beach with seemingly unending stretches of fine white sand. It has
numerous restaurants and bars for evening entertainment, several hosting
live music and for watching the sun set. The beach is contoured by tall
coconuts and casuarinas. Pantai Tengah is separated from Cenang by a
small cape. It too faces the setting sun and is populated more by hotels
than bars, making it less busy in the evening. Burau Bay, fringed by rocky
outcrops, is the favorite place of migratory birds in Langkawi. Pantai Kok is
a peaceful beach with the backdrop of limestone hills. Datai Bay has a
combination of forests and sea. The milky beach is backed by lush forest.
The Langkawi Cable Car takes visitors up to the peak of Gunung Mat
Chinchang, where the Langkawi Sky Bridge is located. Tourists can enter
the island via ferry from Kuala Perlis or by flight from Kuala Lumpur. AirAsia
and Fireflyz provides budget connection to the island.
THE KILIM KARST GEOFOREST PARK
( THE KILIM RIVER )
This area actually consists of three river estuaries that stretch
from the Kisap village approximately 10 km to Tanjung Rhu and
they are all interconnected. They are rich in wildlife and tourists
may see hairy nosed sea otters, brown winged kingfishers,
monitor lizards and swimming macaque monkeys. Limestone,
inherently porous, forms caves and there are several in the
mangroves. One of Langkawi's natural beauty spots is the Pirate
Lagoon just outside the river. Technically this is a collapsed cave
(hong) consisting of a cave entrance from the sea emerging
into a hidden lagoon with towering, limestone escarpments and
smaller caves
TRANSPORTION
The island of Langkawi can be reached by sea and air. The Langkawi Jetty Point connects the island to main
destinations like Kuala Perlis, Kuala Kedah, Penang and Tamalang. There's also ferry service to Satun town
and to Ko Lipe island in Thailand. The Langkawi International Airport is one of 7 international airports in
Malaysia and connects the island to Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Penang and also Subang. On the island, a
main road runs through the whole island.
The best method of transportation in the island is by renting a vehicle. Below are the estimated rental price
ranges per day during the non-peak season as of 15 January 2014.
· Motorcycle - RM 18 to RM 30 (Helmets are required and are provided by shop)
· Car - RM 80 to RM 150
· MPV - RM 100 to RM 200
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PLACE OF INTEREST
I) LANGKAWI SKY BRIDGE
Langkawi Sky Bridge is a 125 metres (410 ft) curved pedestrian
cable-stayed bridge in Malaysia, completed in 2005. It is located 700
metres (2,300 ft) above sea level at the peak of Gunung Mat Chinchang
on Pulau Langkawi, an island in the Langkawi archipelago in Kedah. The
last scene of Indian movie Don: The Chase Begins Again was filmed here.
The Langkawi Sky Bridge is accessible by the Langkawi Cable Car.
It is not accessible at the moment as of 15 January 2014. Informed by
management that the Sky Bridge is undergoing renovations and
maintenance and might not be restored indefinitely.
II) TELAGA TUJUH WATERFALL
http://www.langkawi-info.com/attractions/telaga-tujuh-watefalls.htm
Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls is billed as the island’s most wonderful natural
attraction. Set on Langkawi’s western headlands, its name means Seven
Wells Waterfalls, referring to a series of seven connected natural pools fed
by seven separate waterfalls in Mount Mat Cincang.
Managed by the Berjaya Leisure (part of the bigwig Berjaya Group), there
is an ugly pipeline that runs next to the pools and the waterfall goes all the
way to the Berjaya Langkawi Beach Resort.
III) MAKAM MAHSURI
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahsuri
Mahsuri was the daughter of a Malay couple who moved from their native
Phuket to the island of Langkawi in search of a better life. She was the
most beautiful in all of Langkawiand married the warrior Wan Darus. As
was required of him, her husband had to go to war, leaving Mahsuri
behind to fend for herself. It was during this time that Mahsuri befriended a
young man named Deraman. The village chief's wife was jealous of
Mahsuri's beauty. She spread a rumour that Mahsuri was unfaithful and
was having an affair with Deraman in the absence of Wan Darus.
Eventually the rumours grew strong enough that the villagers openly
accused her of adultery. Mahsuri pleaded her innocence, but no one
believed her.
Mahsuri was to be tied to a tree (or pole) and stabbed to death but it
didn't work. After every execution attempt failed, Mahsuri told them to kill
her with her family's kris. When she was stabbed, white blood flowed from
the wound, signifying her innocence. Some birds flew above her to cover
her body. With her dying breath, Mahsuri cursed Langkawi to have seven
generations of bad luck. The kingdom was soon taken over by Siam. The
villagers at Padang Mat Sirat burned their own paddy fields rather than let
them fall into the hands of the Siamese.
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LANGKAWI TOUR
4D3N LANGKAWI
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
TOUR
from
RM585
* Three (3) Nights Accommodation
with daily breakfast
* Tour and sightseeing
* Meals as per itinerary
PACKAGE EXCLUDES:
* Airfare
* Admission fees for local attraction
* Personal expenses
HOTEL
Triple Share
Twin Share
Child with Bed
N/A
RM 585
N/A
M 290
Holiday Villa Beach resort 4*
RM 715
RM 840
RM 530
RM 370
Sheraton Beach Resort 5*
RM 1200
RM 1330
RM 960
RM 365
Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort 5*
RM 1090
RM 1370
RM 560
RM 210
Bella Vista Resort 3*
VALID UNTIL 30
Child No Bed
NOTE:
1. Min pax: 2 Person to Go
3. Confirmation is subject to rooms
availability upon request
4. Terms and conditions apply.
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TAIWAN MUSLIM TOUR
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
5D4N TAIWAN
MUSLIM TOUR
from
RM2110
* Accommodation with Daily
Breakfast
* Return Airport Transfer
* Tour and sightseeing with ticket
as per itinerary
* Private escorted tour with service
Indonesian speaking guide
* Daily mineral water
PACKAGE EXCLUDES:
* Airfare
* Airport taxes
* Visa fee
* Travel insurance
* Tipping for local guide and driver
* ( RM 10/ pax / day )
HOTEL
Minimum 7 Adults to go
Minimum 4 Adults to go
Adult Twin
RM 2110
RM 2620
Adult Single
RM 2710
RM 3210
Child with Bed
RM 1900
RM 2360
Child No Bed
RM 1480
RM 1840
NOTE:
1. Min pax: 4 Adults To Go
3. Ground Arrangement Only
VALID UNTIL 31ST
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LONDON AND PARIS TOUR
6D5N LONDON AND
PARIS TOUR
from
RM3110
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
* Three (3) Nights Accommodation
in London
* Two (2) Nights Accommodation
in Paris
* Daily continental breakfast
* Sightseeing tours on SIC basis as
mentioned
* On way travel on Standard Class
Eurostar to Paris
* Government taxes and services
charges
PACKAGE EXCLUDES:
* Airfare
* Meals (lunch and dinner)
* Tips Driver and Guide
* Personal expenses
* Travel insurance
HOTEL
Adult Twin
Adult Single
Child with Bed
Child No Bed
London: Central Park hotel or similar 3*
RM 3110
RM 4620
RM 2490
RM 1880
Paris: Comfort Inn Paris or similar
London: Capthorne Tara hotel or similar 4*
RM 3690
RM 5860
RM 2990
RM 2220
Paris: Mercure Paris Montmarte or similar
NOTE:
1. Min pax: 2 Adults
VALID UNTIL 31ST
OCTOBER 2014
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SARAWAK CULTURE TOUR
7D6N SARAWAK
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
CULTURE TOUR
from
RM2540
* Six (6) nights accommodation
* Tour as per itinerary
* 6 breakfast, 4 lunch , 2 dinners
PACKAGE EXCLUDES:
* Airfares & airports tax
* Beverages
* Tipping
* Personal expenses (camera fees)
* Any applicable surcharge
HOTEL
Adult Twin
Adult Single
Child with Bed
Abell Hotel + Permai Rainforest
RM 2540
RM 3290
RM 1780
Four Point Sheraton Hotel + Permai
Rainforest
RM 2600
RM 3420
RM 1820
NOTE:
1. Min pax: 2 Adults To Go
VALID UNTIL 31ST
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FRIENDS OF TANCO (FOT)
ACCOMMODATION TIE UP 2014
SURIA CHERATING BEACH RESORT
One of the best kept hidden treasure of Malaysia is located
at Suria Cherating Beach Resort. Famous among the locals
and foreign visitors for its inviting and long sandy beach,
Suria Cherating provides the perfect environment for an
ideal gateway.
If you are looking for a superb vacation, Suria Cherating is
the place to be. We have a great beach, warm and
friendly service and comfortable accommodations with
carefully thought amenities to suit your every need.
FOT RATE START FROM
RM160++
ADDRESS
KM 32.5 Jalan Kuantan / Kemaman
Cherating, Pahang
+60 9-581 9320
If you are an event planner looking to set up your next
great business meeting, convention or seminar with
wholesome distractions, you have come to the right place.
Our business venues can make sure that you have
everything you need to make that event a success.
MERANG SURIA RESORT, TERENGGANU
Situated on a 37 achre picturesque land in Kampung Tapai
and the resort is only 35 minutes drive from Kuala
Terengganu, the state’s capital or seven hours drive rove
from Kuala Lumpur.
Ideally located on a long white sandy beach overlooking
the azure waters of South China Sea, you will find a host of
other attractions as well in this state well known for its rich
natural beauty , long coastline of beautiful beaches,
untouched rainforests and stunning island.
FOT RATE START FROM
RM139++
For deep sea diving enthusiasts, Merang town is also the
gateway to the nearby diving haven of Redang, Bidong
and Perhentian.
ADDRESS
Kampang Rhu Tapai, Lot 1841,
Kampung Rhu Tapai Merang,
21010 Setiu,
Terengganu, Malaysia
+60 9-653 1600
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SURIA HILL COUNTRY HOUSE
Suria Hill Country House is an exclusive and private
homestead located in Janda Baik, Pahang a charming
Malay village surrounded by thick rainforests and hills laced
together with picturesque streams and waterfalls.
Suria Hill Country House is an infusion of luxurious modernity
and Malay Kampung lifestyle architecture and heritage. It is
nestled in three acres of lush, landscaped gardens, thriving
tropical fruit orchard and a lovely cool rushing stream. This is
delightful retreat is located approximately 45 km north of
Kuala Lumpur and about an hour’s drive from Kuala Lumpur
via the Gombak-Karak highway.
FOT RATE START FROM
RM210++
ADDRESS
Lot 8567 Kampung Janda Baik,
28700 Mukim Bentong,
Pahang, Malaysia
+60 3-7806 4752
SURIA CITY HOTEL, JOHOR BHARU
At Suria City Hotel Johor Bharu, We welcome each guest
with the warmest of smiled. In fact we make sure your stay
with us always more than worthwhile.
The Suria City Hotel in Johor Bharu, Malaysia offers ideal
accommodation for a busy traveler who wants to
experience the best of Johor Bharu and Singapore. The
hotel is just minutes away from the JB-Singapore causeway.
And with a wide arrange facilities for both business and
leisure, the Suria City Hotel Johor Bharu can give you a
holiday or business stay like no other.
FOT RATE START FROM
ADDRESS
10 Jalan Bukit Meldrum,
Tanjung Puteri,
80300 Johor Bahru,
Johor Darul Takzim,
Johor, Malaysia
+60 7-223 1791
25
RM140++
Feel the warmth of Suria City Hotel Johor Bharu. We make
sure your stay is always happy, enjoyable and hassle free.
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MICASA ALL SUITE HOTEL, KUALA LUMPUR
The Spanish phrase "mi casa" means "my home" in English,
and it is such a fitting name for a place that offers guests
the comforts of home and more. Travellers searching for
such a place in the heart of the Malaysian capital should
look no further than the MiCasa All Suite Hotel in Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia. Located only 2 km from the KLCC
Convention Center and Bintang Walk, the hotel offers 242
luxurious, fully furnished suites, each with a well-equipped
kitchenette.
FOT RATE START FROM
RM440++
ADDRESS
368B, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400, Kuala Lumpur,
+603-2179 8000
www.micasahotel.com
D’VILLAGE RESORT MELAKA
The d'Village Resort Malacca was opened in December
1992 and has been officiated by our former Prime Minister
Tun Mahathir on 15 April 1993. Nestled in a flora splendour
and soaked in a peaceful atmosphere, this budget resort is
an oasis of tranquility for leisure holidaymakers and budget
conscious travelers. The name d'Village reflects the
"kampung" atmosphere of the Resort.
FOT RATE START FROM
RM130++
ADDRESS
Air Keroh D’ Village Sdn Bhd
Ayer Keroh, 75450, Melaka | +606-2328000 | www.dvillage.com.my
THE NOMAD SUCASA ALL SUITE HOTEL
The Nomad SuCasa All-Suite Hotel, combines the luxury of a
hotel suite with the added personal charm that makes for a
truly gracious hospitality.
The suites are certainly more than ideal. Subdued colors
and clean-line deco are charmingly stylish; well equipped
to make your stay pleasant. What's most important here,
however, is not the 'plushness' of the carpet or the
dimensions of the television screen but the blend of the
ambiance and the address - if you're the sort of person who
wants to be in the heart of the action, yet enjoy some
tranquility, this is the place.
FOT RATE START FROM
RM300++
ADDRESS
222, Jalan Ampang, 50450, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia | +603-4251 3833 | www.thenomadsucasa.com
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E-INTERACTIVE
SPLASHY SPORTS DAY 2014
Where : Wet World Shah Alam
When : 10th May 2014 (Saturday)
Time : 10.00am till 12.00pm
A fun filled splashy sports day, organized by Kidz 2u Academy, one of our FOT Partners.
ITINERARY
9.00am :
9.10am :
9.15am :
9.30am :
Registration ~ Arrival of children and parents
Opening ( Doa, Negaraku & Kidz 2u Academy Song )
Senamrobik & Performances
Let’s the Sport begins (Children Category)
1) Oh! Telur telur pecah
2) The walking Crab
3) Catch my Heart
This used 2b my Playground (Other Category)
1) Ketam Mengajar anak berjalan betul.
2) WoW!
3) Memory Lane
10.30pm:
12.30pm:
Prize Giving Ceremony
The Splashy Sport adjourns! Free & Easy
Looking forward to see all of you there !
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2nd Quarter 2014
MALAYSIA
LVC 2
LVC 3
LVC 5
LVC 6
ARL
HVC 1
HVC 2
AWA 1
AWA 2
RIA
Greenhill Resorts, Cameron Highlands
Leisure Cove, Penang
Perdana Beach Resort, Langkawi
Kemang Indah, Port Dickson
Aseania Resort, Langkawi
Heritage Hotel Cameron Highland
Heritage Hotel Ipoh
Awana Genting Highlands Golf & Country Resort
Awana Kijal Golf & Beach Resort
Ria Apartments Genting
ATC
CB 1
CB 2
CB 3
RR 1
RR 2
PR 3
RR 4
RR 5
RR 6
RR 7
RR 8
Seminyak Suites, Kuta, Bali, Indonesia
Kota Bunga Resorts and Spa, Puncak, Indonesia
Jayakarta Bali Hotel, Bali, Indonesia
Hawaii Resorts, Anyer, Indonesia
Royal Bali Beach Club, Candidasa, Bali, Indonesia
Royal Bali Beach Club, Jimbaran, Bali, Indonesia
Royal Bella Vista Country Club, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Royal Lighthouse at Boat Lagoon, Phuket, Thailand
Royal Goan Beach Club at Benaulim, Goa
Royal Goan Beach Club at Royal Palms, Goa, India
Royal Goan Beach Club at Monterio, Goa, India
Royal Goan Beach Club at Haathi Mahal, Goa, India
VICTORIA
HCG8
HCG9
HCG10
HCG12
HCG13
HCG14
HCG15
Lakeside Country Club, Numurkah, Victoria
The Bright Resort, Bright, Victoria
Riviera Beach Resort, Lake Entrance, Victoria
Whitecliffs Resort, Rye, Victoria
Bellbrae Country Club, Bellbrae, Victoria
Island Breeze Resort, Philip Island, Victoria
Bayview Resort, Philip Island, Victoria
QUEENSLAND
HCG 1
HCG 3
HCG 4
Islands Palms Resort,Townsville, Queensland
Golden Leaf, Mareeba, Queensland
Tiki Village International, Surfers Paradise,
Gold Coast, Queensland
Cedar Lake, Nerang, Queensland
ASIA
HCG 5
SOUTH
AUSTRALIA
HCG 17 Marine Cove Resort, Goolwa, S.Australia
TASMANIA
HCG16 Regent Park Apartments, Hobart, Tasmania
CENTRAL
AMERIKA
GEO5
Pueblo Real, Costa Rica
USA
GEO4
GEO6
GEO7
Imperial Lakes, Lakeland, Florida
Tahoe Summit Village, Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Turtle Reef Club, Jensen Beach, Florida
CANADA
GEO1
GEO8
Club GeoPremiere, St Hippolyte, Quebec
Haliburton Heights, Ontario
CARIBBEAN
GEO2
GEO3
Club Fun Tropicale, Puerto Plata, Dominican
Guana Bay Beach Villas, St Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
*ARE 1
*ARE 4
Elite Fuerteventura Club
The Harbour Club
EUROPE
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VACATION OWNERSHIP
Chairman
Datuk Setia Hj. Mohd Isa Bin Mohd Salleh
H/P: 019 383 6414
Secretary
Ng Shu Tsung
H/P: 016 283 6158
Email :[email protected]
Liaison Committee Members
Julia Lim Juat Yeng
H/P: 012 202 7835
Email: [email protected]
Datin Nurhayati binti Abdullah
H/P: 019 333 9324
Thanaletchumi @ Usha T. Rajasingam
HP: 012-3059466
Chang Cheng Huat
HP: 012-3257111
Govindasamy a/l A. Ramiah Thaver
HP: 019-2112141
VACATION SUPERCLUB
Chairman
Datuk Setia Hj. Mohd Isa Bin Mohd Salleh
H/P: 019 383 6414
Secretary
Noorulhadi bin Mohamed @ Fadzil
H/P: 012 212 2760
Liaison Committee Members
Mahadavan a/l Marimuthu
H/P: 016 660 0843
Philomina a/p M. P. D’Cruz
H/P: 012 306 3994
Kevin Choong Wai Meng
H/P : 012 388 6111
Lokman bin Hj. Ahmad
H/P: 012 319 6911
Saniah binti Arabian
H/P: 019 321 4756
VSC Yahoo Group link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Vacation_SuperClub/
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USEFUL CONTACTS
Telephone Directory : Member Relations Division
RESERVATIONS
Tel. No : +603 2093 3030
Fax. No : +603 2094 2555
PAYMENT
Tel. No : +603 2092 2020
Fax. No : +603 2092 1851
Operations Hours : Monday - Friday : 09.30am to 06.00pm
Saturday : 10.00am to 02.00pm
(1st and 3rd Saturday Off)
Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays
Alternative Mobile Contact No: 010 778 2046 and 010 778 2064 *
* Calls will be attended during working hours and outside those hours, appreciate
if members can SMS us with their details and inquiries / feedbacks.
DUTA VISTA EXECUTIVE SUITES
No. 1, Persiaran Ledang,
Off Jalan Duta,
50480 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel : +603 - 2093 6188
Fax : + 603 - 2092 1851
Theme: English Elegance
DUTA SANDS BEACH RESORT
Jalan Berserah, 26100 Kuantan.
Tel : +609 - 544 8101
Fax : +609 - 544 8291
Theme: Beach Caravan Experience
PALM SPRINGS RESORT CITY
Batu 13, Km 21,
Jalan Pantai,
Mukim Pasir Panjang,
71250 Port Dickson.
Negeri Sembilan.
Tel : +606 - 661 0258 / 0259 / 0260
Fax : +606 - 661 0566
Theme: Ultimate Family Gateway
CLOTH HALL
Water Lane,
Smarden,
Kent TN 27 8QB,
England.
Tel : +44 - 01233 - 770347
Theme: Countryside Cottage Haven
DUTA VILLAS GOLF RESORT
c/o Palm Springs Resort City, PD
Theme: Golf Resort Paradise
DUTA HACIENDA RIVIERA RESORT
c/o Palm Springs Resort City, PD
Theme: Exuberant Mediterranean Experience
HAVENFIELD HALL
Alkham Valley,
Folkestone,
Kent CT 18 7EJ,
England.
Tel : +44 - 01303 - 891784
Theme: Victorian Mansion Experience
ROYAL PALM SPRINGS GOLF CLUB
Tel : +606 - 661 9585
Fax : +606 - 661 9651
USEFUL EMAIL & WEBSITES
Member Relations: [email protected]
Membership Information, Resorts’ Information, Touche Magazine, Ecards
Website: http://www.tancoresorts.com (Under Contructions)
On-line Reservation, Member Login
Website: http://www.etanco.net
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