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Do you notice that a primeval forest in Kuala Lumpur City Center?

You may not know or shaking his head exposed do not believe that the expression.

“Bukit Nanas” next to the tower in Kuala Lumpur, over the past 100 years have retained its original ecological environment, foreign tourists have always been a good place to admiring. However, not a few people here know that there is a primeval forest.

The permanent forest reserves, will be about 9 hectares, in addition to all kinds of strange inside rare plants, insects, forest “masters” silver leaf monkey (Silvered Langur) and crab-eating monkeys (Long Tailed Macaque) will occasionally jump with the tourists out “notice”, displaying its most primitive natural state.

Here we can breathe the fresh air, this film could also deepen understanding of the tropical rain forest.

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FOR adopting good agricultural practices, Tambun Valley pomelo farmers received Malaysia’s Best Accreditatiofl award from Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Fama).

The award recognises the farmers’ efforts to produce good quality pomelos that have become an attraction for visitors and tourists in Tambun, near Ipoh, Perak.

Twenty far.mers received the award from Fama director general Haron A. Rahim.

The label “Malaysia’s Best” is given to farmers who not only produce good quality fruit but also ensure safe consumption and are able to meet market demand.

Haron said there is a need to increase production to achieve the country’s annual export target of RM2 billion worth of fruits by 2010.

“Farmers are encouraged to use technology to increase production as the fruits are now in demand by both local and international markets. Fama is setting up offices overseas to promote local fruits in Singapore, Dubai, Japan, China, Netherlands, Thailand, United States and Australia.

Guests who attended the presentation ceremony were taken on a tour of pomelo orchards and had a taste of the juicy Limau Tambun, now hailed as Malaysia’s Best.

HEALTH and travel are the new buzzwords in tourism today. To cater to this market is a newly-launched, firstever health portal for Malaysia which would act as a global facilitator for health tourism.

Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor said the country is aware of the growing demand for health tourism and wants to ensure that such tourists received the best healthcare treatment.

The portal, www.malaysiahealthcare.com, is a one-stop destination for all medical and tourismrelated needs, bringing together all related service providers on a single platform.

By using the portal, health tourists can plan, arrange and manage their complete treatment and holiday in Malaysia from the comfort of their homes.

They can make online bookings for all services- from home to airport to hospital to hotel to the holiday of their choice.

The portal also allows health tourists direct contact with the doctor to consult on procedures and advice on possible options of treatment.

The portal was launched by Tengku Adnan on May I in Dubai during the launch of the Visit Malaysia Year 2007 campaign in the Gulf region.

In 2004, Malaysia generated foreign exchange earnings of RM105 million from health tourists seeking medical treatment.

Tourism Malaysia forecasts revenue from health tourism to reach RM2.2 billion in 2010.

After all, we offer quality and affordable healthcare services, the expertise of highly qualified medical specialists, and the availability of modern, high-tech facilities and equipment.

Health tourists are attracted to Malaysia as its medical charges and hospitalisation charges are very competitive compared to other countries such as the US, Europe or even Singapore.

IT is now more convenient to fly between Johor Baru and Surabaya with weekly direct flights between the two cities by local Indonesian carrier Kartika Airlines.

The service recieved positive response particularly from business travellers with investments in Surabaya and Johor Baru.

Since its inaugural flight last December, Kartika Airlines’ presence in Johor Baru will be officially launched at the 2nd Indo-Asia Trade & Tourism Expo 2006.

The flight between Sultan Ismail International Airport and Juanda International Airport takes two hours 15 minutes. The smoke-free flight offers 112 Business, Deluxe and Economy class seats in its Boeino 737-200 series carriers.

But it is the total baggage weight allowance of up to 25 kg per passenger that is especially welcomed by frequent travellers.

While Kartika Airlines is the official carrier for the expo, Hala Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd is the appointed ground-handling agent for the event. Contact Hala Travel & Tours to take advantage of current promotional fares. Call 07-662 4095/662 1575 or
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Making of pots and vases has come a long way and today, you can buy basic or well-designed and arty works made from clay

THERE is more to pottery than churning out pots or vases. For some, it is a commercial industry while for others, it is a form of art. But in both instances, there is designing, sculpting and more involved.

Pottery began as a necessity to produce utility ware like cooking pots and jars to hold water but today, the industry includes production of art pieces, souvenirs and display items.

Nor are these simply functional without form. Pottery items are well designed and colourful and some places have acquired a reputation for turning out beautiful, collectible items.
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We all love holidays but we usually dread the journey there. For a change, PEGGY LOH has the time of her life getting to an idyllic island

LET the journey to Pulau Redang be an adventure in itself. Arrive in style and comfort to the crystal clear emerald seas,
powdery white sands and spectacular seascapes of Redang.

And you can do that now with Star Cruises’ SuperStar Virgo. Maximise your travel time relaxing aboard the cruise boat on a 3DI2N leisure cruise.

After a warm welcome on board, you start your dream vacation. Unlike a full itinerary in most packaged holidays, there are no schedules on board. You do everything at your own pace and eat when you are hungry.

As you watch the Singapore night skyline disappear, the burden of the rat race falls off your shoulders and a sense of freedom and adventure prevails as you sail into the South China Sea.

You can now enjoy every minute of cruising the high seas on the largest world-class.mega ship in Asia Pacific.

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The village is also called “Living Muzeum” because natives live in its house & make handicraft. It has 7 representation ethnic houses-Bidayuh Longhouse, Iban Longhouse, Penan Hut, Orang Ulu Longhouse. Melanau House & Chinese Farm House.

Living in longhouse is the way of life of Dayak of Sarawak. Community dwellings construted of belian and bamboo. roofed with atap and standing of stilts.

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One of the largest crocodile breeding farm in the country with a population well over 1,000 and numerous rare species of animals such as Birds, Monkeys, Leopard Cats, Sunbears, Bearcats, Pheasants Civets, Sambar deer, Monitor Lizard, phytons & honbills.

 
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situated 30 minutes away from the Kuching city by road which features a 740 acres sanctuary for Orang utan. Walk through the trail and look out for Semi Wild Orang Utan in their natural habitant.