Program sampler. Malaysia 4D/3N 150 Guests Premier Category

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1 MALAYSIA A country full of fascinating sights and contrasts that promises an intriguing experience to all its visitors. It is here you will find endless sandy beaches, green golf courses, diverse flora and fauna, spectacular wildlife, irresistible shopping treats and colorful festivals, complimented by friendly and hospitable people. Being one of the most pleasant and hassle free countries to visit. Malaysia is an interesting fusion of Malay, Chinese Indian as well as indigenous cultures and customs. Program sampler Malaysia 4D/3N 150 Guests Premier Category

2 GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT MALAYSIA Malaysia is a country of diverse physical, cultural and social attractions. It is this colorful diversity that offers many different options that appeal to event organizers. Excellent modern infrastructure, exotic food choices and numerous cultural attractions have gained Malaysia prominence in Southeast Asia as a premier destination for business events. Blessed with the best diverse Asia cultural heritage, harmonious living in a modern and progressive society, imbued with natural warmth and hospitality, Malaysia readily welcomes all visitors. In Malaysia, you will find a diversity of people and cultures and an enthralling range of events, festivals and celebrations all year round. The country is home to a wealth of attraction; from modern cities and pristine rainforests to breath-taking islands, beaches and refreshing highland resorts. Be it an adventure in a verdant jungle, diving amidst colorful corals, an evening out enjoying a cultural performance or shopping to one s heat s contentment, Malaysia will delight you with an exciting and unforgettable experience. The country s well developed infrastructure boasts an excellent transportation network, from the state-of-the-art Kuala Lumpur international Airport to the City s monorail and commuter train systems, busses, taxis and car rental services. Besides the transportation infrastructure, Malaysia is also furnished with a wide choice of accommodation of international standards ranging from city hotels and serviced apartments to resorts. In addition, Malaysia is equipped with world class convention centers to facilitate high profile meetings, conferences and exhibitions. Malaysia s stable economy has continued positively to the development of world class facilities and the accumulation of wealth of experience in hosting major international events.

3 TRAVELLING TO MALAYSIA By Air The main airport into Malaysia is the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). This airport is the hub for the two (2) major airlines in Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines (The National Carrier) and AirAsia (Malaysia s low-fare airline). KLIA is also the destination for over 40 international airlines. The other major point of entry into Malaysia by air is through the other six (6) International airports: Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Kuching International Airport, Penang International Airport, Langkawi International Airport, Batu Berendam International Airport in Malacca and Sultan Ismail International Airport in Senai, Johor. By Sea Malaysia have several ports, the biggest and most modern is Port Klang. The other main ports which are stopover destinations for cruise ships are Pangkor Island, Penang Island, Langkawi Island, Malacca, Kota Kinabalu and Sandakan on the island of Borneo By Land Peninsular Malaysia has a good road network which connects with both Thailand and Singapore to it from both ends of the peninsular. Visitors from Thailand can enter Malaysia through the northern state of Kedah at the Bukit Kayu Hitam immigration checkpoint. From Bukit Kayu Hitam, using the North South Highway, Kuala Lumpur is just 480 kilometers away. While Singapore, on the other hand is connected to Johor, the southernmost state of Malaysia, by the Causeway. From Johor, you can take the North South Highway to Kuala Lumpur as well is about 220 kilometers away.

4 FAST FACTS ABOUT MALAYSIA Country - The Federation of Malaysia comprises Peninsular Malaysia and the states of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo. Geographical Location - Located between 2º and 7º north of the Equator, Peninsular Malaysia is separated from the states of Sabah and Sarawak by the South China Sea. To the north of Peninsular Malaysia is Thailand while its southern neighbour is Singapore. Sabah and Sarawak are north of Indonesia in Borneo while Sarawak also shares a border with Brunei. Area - 329,758 sq km Population - 26 million Capital - Kuala Lumpur People - Malays who make up about 57% of the population are the predominant group with Chinese, Indians and other ethnic groups making up the rest. Language - Bahasa Melayu (Malay) is the national language but English is widely spoken. The ethnic groups also speak various languages and dialects. Currency - The unit of currency is Malaysian Ringgit indicated as RM. USD1 is roughly equivalent to RM3.75. Foreign currency can be converted at banks and money changers. Climate - Tropical climate with warm weather all year round. Temperatures in the lowlands range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF). The highlands are cooler, where temperatures range between 15 C (59 F) to 25 C (77 F). Annual rainfall varies from 2,000mm to 2,500mm. Major Holidays - New Year's Day* Hari Raya Aidiladha* Federal Territory Day ** Chinese New Year* Awal Muharam* Birthday of Prophet Muhammad* Labour Day* Wesak Day* King's Birthday* National Day* Deepavali # Hari Raya Aidilfitri* Christmas* - Note: (*) - National holidays (**) - Putrajaya, Kuala Lumpur & Labuan only (#) - Except Labuan & Sarawak

5 MALAYSIA 4D/3N - PROGRAM OVERVIEW Date/Day Morning Afternoon Evening Day 1 Arrive Kuala Lumpur. Met & Greeted at the exit and coach transfer to hotel (separate luggage transfer). 18:00-21:00 Dinner at WOW KL with Cultural Show Memorable experience to bring you one step closer to Malaysia's cultural entertainment and local food. Return to hotel at midnight. Day 2 Breakfast at Hotel 08:00Hrs 14:00Hrs Dragon Boat Race A dragon boat is a human-powered watercraft. The dragon boat race sets a mission to annihilate your opponents on the water - not with just brute strength but with teamwork, strategy, determination and unity. 14:00 15:00hrs Lunch at Putrajaya Cruise Delight your taste buds and sights at one go! We invite you to savor our delicious traditional Malaysian buffet spread (on rotation) while soaking in the serene and scenic Putrajaya atmosphere. 18:00-21:00 Dinner at Atmosphere 360 Revolving Restaurant Enjoy dinner at modern and elegant revolving restaurant situated 282m above ground level at the tallest tower in Southeast Asia Menara KL Return to hotel at midnight Day 3 Day 4 Breakfast at Hotel 09:00-17:00 Full Day Kuala Lumpur City, Batu Cave and Pewter Smiting Experience inclusive Lunch at Royal Selangor Cafe A drive around Kuala Lumpur city to view the contrast of the new & the old and the architectural influences from the colonial days. Getting your hands on a mallet to start making pewter ware yourself at School Of hard knock. Breakfast at Hotel 0900Hrs Hrs KLCC SkybridgE Magnificent Petronas Twin Towers, the modern icon and pride of Malaysia The towers feature a double decker sky bridge connecting the two towers which is the highest 2-story bridge in the world. 19:00-23:00 Gala Dinner Tamarind Hill Trademarked for its rustic-luxe dining experiences in the last 10 yrs, Tamarind Hill s organic & tranquil ambiance exudes the illusion of being out-of-town, 'walk-up an appetite and relinquish to a culinary affair you ll never forget. Afternoon Free at own leisure till check out and proceed with departure transfer to airport for your onwards flight. Overview of an interesting & luxurious program to wow a group of guests seeking unforgettable incentive program experience

6 DAY #1 ARRIVAL & DINNER AT WOW KL! Arrival Guests are met and greeted at the airport by Account Manager and transfer to hotel by coach and guide. Rest of day at leisure 1800 Proceed with to Sri Maha Mariamman Temple. The smell of burning jasmine, incessant chanting of Hindu priests, intricate carved deities and the mystical aura combine to give you lasting impression of this religion and Take a stroll through the open air Bazaar Chinatown market, where the locals engage in hectic bargaining for merchandises spread across the streets Arrive at WOW KL and enjoy a wonderful Malaysian cultural dinner and show. WOW KL! strategically located in the Golden Triangle, within the shopping, entertainment and business hub. The buildings and surroundings provide tourist a breathtaking view of the city's skyscrapers with the backdrop of the magnificent Petronas Twin Towers. The Restaurant offer variety of Malay Cuisine and Traditional Cultural Performance. Be amazed with Minangkabau, Chinese, Indian, Portuguese dances on stage with traditional colorful costumes. The dance medley depicts different race, creed, tradition, culture and religion, the sense of respect prevail all community in Malaysia End of an enjoyable evening Our comments: A restaurant to experience the Ultimate Malaysian Cuisine and Cultural.

7 DAY #2 OPTIONAL EVENT /LUNCH AT PUTRAJAYA CRUISE /DINNER AT 360 DEGREE REVOLVING RESTAURANT 0800 After breakfast, proceed to the Dragon Boat Race. Dragon boat racing is a popular team building event as it quickly gets everyone working together and having fun. It is not about individual skills as everyone in the boat must work together and paddle in perfect timing to reach the finish line. Every paddler has a unique job, encouraging leadership in each person. It s all about collaboration, timing, effort, and putting the team before yourself. It is the perfect way to improve communication, strengthen Proceed to Putrajaya Jetty and boarding to Cruise for lunch. Return to hotel to have some rest and refreshment Proceed to KL Tower and before dinner, proceed to KL Observation deck to enjoy to unforgettable Skyline view from 276, Take your time to walk around the deck, enjoying different scenery. After finish visit observation deck, proceed to Atmosphere 360 for dinner. Atmosphere 360 is a modern and elegant revolving restaurant situated 282m above ground level located at the tallest tower in Southeast Asia Menara Kuala Lumpur. The restaurant is furnished in a spaceship-like atmosphere and starry fiber optic ceiling lights its magnificent view of cityscapes, sophisticated ambience and delectable food ensures that dinner at Atmosphere 360 is truly an unforgettable and luxurious culinary experience Atmosphere 360 offering only premium produce of the highest quality, our expert culinary artists will delight you with their meticulous preparations. Each dish is carefully conceived and deliciously presented for your discerning taste buds End of an enjoyable evening Our comments: A perfect buffet dinner with beautiful Kuala Lumpur city scenery from the revolving restaurant

8 DAY #3 FULL DAY BEST OF KUALA LUMPUR TOUR WITH GALA DINNER 0900 After breakfast, proceed to Kuala Lumpur or otherwise known as the "Garden City of Lights", notwithstanding the brisk progress has kept her historical foundations and luscious greenery. Drive through the city and admire the distinct skyline of fine Moorish architectures and the modern edifices such as the PETRONAS Twin Tower. Afternoon, the tour continue to the outskirts along the Ambassador Row, Istana Sharif Ali and Malay Villages. Our stop at the Royal Selangor Pewter will feature the largest and most modern pewter factory in the world, reputed internationally for its high quality and craftsmanship. You will be shown the different processes, such as casting, filing, polishing, soldering, hammering and engraving during this factory tour. Next we stop at Batik Factory see how Batik is designed and printed. Our last stop will be at the limestone hills of Batu Caves that comprises of three caverns and several smaller caves. a Hindu deity a flight of 272 steps lead up to the temple cave. After tour, return to hotel to have some rest and refreshment Proceed to Tamarind Hill for Gala dinner. Trademarked for its rustic-luxe dining experiences in the last 10 years, Tamarind Hill s new environment on a hilltop makes the restaurant and escape within the city. Against the backdrop of skyscrapers, Tamarind Hill s organic and tranquil ambiance exudes the illusion of being out-of-town, as the name suggests, walk-up an appetite and relinquish to a culinary affair you ll never forget End of an enjoyable evening Our comments: Experience the architectural building and the art of Batik Paintings.

9 DAY #4 PETRONAS TWIN TOWER SKYBRIDGE VISIT & DEPARTURE 0900 After breakfast, check out and proceed transfer to KLCC Skybridge visit. Upon arrival, you can view right under the world former tallest buildings and current tallest twin structure in the world before proceed to visit the 41 st and 42 nd floor Skybridge. Petronas Twin Tower soaring to a height of metres, the 88-storey twin structure is Kuala Lumpur s crown jewel. Majestic by day and dazzling at night, the PETRONAS Twin Towers symbolise the courage, ingenuity, initiative, and determination, energy, confidence, optimism, advancement and zest of a Malaysia. After Skybridge visit, free at leisure until the pick up time and transfer to Kuala Lumpur International Airport for your onwards departure. Our comments: The trip won t be complete without a visit to the world's tallest twin towers.

10 SOUVENIR IDEAS Though originally influenced by Indonesian batik, Malaysian batik has evolved into its own thing, with the Malaysian versions usually having simpler patterns and larger motifs of flowers and plants, even abstract swirls. Another major difference between the two forms is that Malaysian batik is usually made by painting designs directly on a piece of cloth using a paint brush whereas Indonesian batik usually requires a pattern to be drawn first using wax before painting, making Malaysian batik generally more colourful and vibrant. Malaysia is also known for songkets, silk or cotton textiles intricately woven with gold or silver thread. Songket cloths are traditionally part of the baju melayu worn by men. However, you can also get smaller items made with songket such as wallets, bags, notebooks, and placemats. One of the biggest names in the world for quality pewter is Malaysia s very own Royal Selangor, a pewter company founded over 130 years ago by a pewtersmith who came to Malaya from China. Yong Koon started off making ceremonial items for Chinese prayer altars, but eventually ventured into European-style pieces when the British arrived, making everything from cigarette boxes to teapots. When the Japanese arrived, Yong Koon s company, called Selangor Pewter back then, made sake sets for the Japanese army. Eventually in 1979, the Sultan of Selangor conferred Selangor Pewter the warrant of Royal Pewter.

11 CONTACT US For more information or if you require a proposal, please contact us or one of our sales representatives near you. MALAYSIA TOUR EAST HOLDINGS AUSTRALIA EUROPE Adam Kamal General Manager T: (60) Adamkamal.my@toureast.net Chris Bailey SVP Sales & Marketing T: (65) cbailey@toureast.net RUSSIA & CIS Alexandra Sushchinskaya T: (7) (ext.110) M: (7) sales-ru@toureast.net Charlie Ridout T: (61) salesau@toureast.net UK / IRELAND / SCANDINAVIA Jonathan Wilkins T: (44) salesuk@toureast.net Vishen Mootoo M: (49) saleseu@toureast.net USA / CANADA / BRAZIL Wim Crabbe us_mice@toureast.net We know the ground & we are on the spot where it matters. us for: Destination info Accommodation Sightseeing Team building events Performers/Bands Function space Off-site venues Conference facilities