Visit Malaysia Year 2007

FIREWORKS and the first official spin of the “Eye on Malaysia” ferris wheel marked the launch of Visit Malaysia Year 2007 by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday night, 6 January 2007. Thousands of people with their families in tow gathered at the lake garden to watch the launching ceremony and catch a glimpse of the 60m ferris wheel. (Source: The Star, 7 January 2007)

Happy new year! I hope I wasn't too late to wish all of you A Very Happy New Year...and for Muslim, don't forget we are going to celebrate our new year on 20 th January 2007 (Awal Muharram).

Whatever it is, I missed to write in this blog very much. I didn't have enough time to handle too many things in 1 go. I have to work, do my internet biz, update my blog...huh!

But, since this year 2007 is the Visit Malaysia Year, I think this is the right time to promote Malaysia to the world. There are so many interesting events, which will be held in Malaysia this year.

What is more interesting? Eye on Malaysia...During my first visit to Taman Tasik Titiwangsa this year, I saw there are so many people waiting in queue to watch Kuala Lumpur from the “Eye on Malaysia” ferris wheel. So, may be i'll try it next time. Heheh...

For more information about latest event in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2007:
http://www.tourism.gov.my

Watch the New Attraction at Underwater World Langkawi – “The Penguin”

The Underwater World Langkawi, which is located at Cenang Beach (Pantai Cenang, Langkawi), has already been popular as the main attraction at its location (the legendary island, Langkawi Island). The Underwater World Langkawi is a rich treasure trove of marine life and a fascinating window on the aquatic world. This marine showcase includes a freshwater section, a seashell display, a hexagon fish tank, an underwater tunnel, a koi pond, a mini reptile section and an invertebrate exhibit. In addition, there is a coral reef display and a venomous creatures section.

With the new attraction available at the Underwater World Langkawi…Penguin…, I’m sure that there will be more tourists coming in. Apart from fish such as groupers and sharks, green turtles, and other marine life, there is one more attraction available for the tourists, who plan to visit Langkawi Island, particularly to those who plan to stay at Cenang Beach.

What’s the attraction? It’s penguin!!! There are various species of penguin exhibited in various tanks (aquarium) at the new extended area of the Underwater World Langkawi. Among the popular species are the rockhoppers and blackfooted penguins. While the rockhoppers were placed in a tank containing rocks and water with the temperature maintained at 8 degree Celsius, the blackfooted penguins could swim freely in a 20 degree Celsius tank. A 15-metre tunnel has been built specially for visitors to walk through and enjoy a spectacular view of the marine life. You can watch various marine life swim just inches away from you. It’s really exciting! Believe me! The last time I saw penguin “live” was in Singapore back in 1988. It’s almost eight years. I love the see the penguin species because they are very cute…Can I have the penguin as pet? Heheh….

Apart from the various species of penguin, the Under Waterworld Langkawi also offer other new attractions such as the anaconda ( a snake species from the Amazon), the marmoset (world's smallest monkey), arapaima (world's largest freshwater fish), the capybara (world's largest rodent).

The extended wing of the Underwater World Langkawi also offers a 3D cinema for the interested tourist. A special museum was also built to showcase the Malaysian expeditions to Antartica in the new wing. Well, when there is new things and services offered, of course the entrance fee is also being “upgraded”. If I’m not mistaken, the entrance fee was only RM18 per person before the launching of the new wing. But, with the extended wing…more attraction…the new revised entrance fee is RM28 per person. Visit and experience a wonderful moment with your loved one here…

The Oriental Village Langkawi

The Oriental Village Langkawi is located at Burau Bay (Teluk Burau), nearby several other popular places to visit at Langkawi Island (Pulau Langkawi) such as Seven Well (Telaga Tujuh), Langkawi Cable Car Terminal at Mount of Mat Chinchang (Gunung Mat Chinchang) and Summer Palace (Anna and the King). Several great places of accommodation such as Berjaya Langkawi Beach and Spa Resort and Mutiara Burau Bay Resort are also located nearby the Oriental Village Langkawi. For those who really want to stay at the village, there is also accommodation provided in the village – that is the Oriental Village Inn.

With the objective of providing a new concept in resort duty free shopping, the Oriental Village Langkawi allocates more than 30 outlets that offer variety of products of different brands. You can get your batik clothes, shirts, pants, accessories, souvenirs, perfumes, chocolates, and etc. from the various outlets. Each outlet has its own specialty. All the outlets at the Oriental Village Langkawi are built in various Asian styles housing shops, including the restaurants and the hotel (the Oriental Village Inn).

Located against a spectacular mountain backdrop of the Mount of Mat Chinchang (Gunung Mat Chinchang), The Oriental Village Langkawi is a very beautiful and a great place to visit. Everytime I visit Langkawi Island (Pulau Langkawi), I never miss the opportunity to go to The Oriental Village Langkawi. The fascinating and beautiful scenery at The Oriental Village Langkawi has attracted me so much…. The Oriental Village Langkawi - The place is not only recommended for the local and foreign tourists, but also recommended to the film or photography directors to make the Oriental Village Langkawi as their film or photography location or background….