Exciting

Relax at our world class spas Immerse in local culture

and lifestyle
Be assured of quality
medical services
Unwind at fabulous
island getaways
Join in our celebrations of
cultural diversity
Enjoy invigorating family
vacations in the highlands Holidays
Homestay

Savour the unique experience of living in a traditional village through

the Malaysian Homestay programme. Sample local delicacies, harvest
fruits, play traditional games, explore the natural surroundings, take
part in mock weddings, witness cultural dances and musical
performances - participants will get numerous opportunities to
immerse in local culture and lifestyle while establishing bonds with
their foster families.
17th Floor, Menara Dato’ Onn, Putra World Trade Centre
Spas 45, Jalan Tun Ismail, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Tel : 603-2615 8188 • Fax : 603-2693 5884 / 0207
Rejuvenate your body and calm your mind with treatments as diverse Tourism Infoline (within Malaysia): 1 300 88 5050
as our cultures - Malay urut and flower bath, Chinese foot pounding as E-mail : enquiries@tourism.gov.my
well as Ayurvedic, Balinese, Thai and Swedish massages, or pamper Website : www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my
yourself with refreshing body wraps, scrubs, facials and many other e-Portal: www.virtualmalaysia.com
healing therapies. Enjoy modern facilities such as saunas, steam
rooms and Jacuzzis at top class spas conveniently located in hotels, Perlis Pahang
resorts and major shopping centres. Tel: 604-978 1235/1213 Tel: 609-517 7113/7115

Kedah Melaka
Medical Tourism
Tel: 604-731 2322/730 1322 Tel: 606-288 3304/1549/3785
Malaysia offers competitive medical and hospital charges for top Penang Negeri Sembilan
quality medical care at state-of-the-art private hospitals. These Tel: 604-264 3494/263 4941 Tel: 606-763 5388/762 2388/4488
establishments are well-equipped and staffed to serve the healthcare
needs of people from all over the world. After a surgery or treatment, Perak Johor
Tel: 605-255 2772/9962/5055 Tel: 607-222 3590/1
or during the recuperating period, patients can enjoy a spot of
sightseeing, play golf or go for spa treatments. Kelantan Sabah
Tel: 609-747 7554 Tel: 6088-248 698/211 732
Education Tourism
Terengganu Sarawak
A large number of foreigners have chosen to study in Malaysia due to Tel: 609-622 1433/1893 Tel: 6082-246 575/775
its internationally recognised programmes, affiliations with foreign
universities, highly qualified academic staff, affordable course fees Kuala Lumpur/Selangor/Putrajaya
Tel: 603-2615 8532 / 8533
and cost of living as well as the friendly and conducive environment.
Apart from gaining academic qualifications, students will also be
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Exciting Holidays
Malaysia is an exciting destination, a beautiful nation blessed with a Golfing
fascinating diversity of cultures and natural wonders. Explore Taman
Negara, one of the world’s oldest rainforest; feel the exhilaration of Golfers will be spoilt for choice in Malaysia. With over 200 courses spread
Myanmar Formula One Racing; dive into the heart of the Celebes Sea and swim out in picturesque locations in the country, each game promises to be a
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among turtles; tee-off at breathtaking fairways; or sail into the island unique and refreshing experience as you might find yourself playing
Cambodia
Vietnam
Philippines paradise of Langkawi. Choose from an endless variety of travel packages - amidst ancient rainforests, by the breezy South China Sea, up in the
Thailand eco-adventures, golfing, homestays, angling, weddings, honeymoons, mountains, on sun-drenched islands or in thriving cities. Designed golfing
South China Sea health and wellness, or, better still, create your dream holiday. Be it a family greats like Robert Trent Jones Jr., Ronald Fream, Ross Watson, Gary Player
Brunei
Darussalam vacation, romantic sojourn or backpacking holiday, Malaysia boasts and Jack Nicklaus, these masterpieces are complemented by top-notch
MALAYSIA endless holiday option, offering exciting and unique experiences all year facilities and amenities.
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The main gateway into Malaysia is the state-of-the-art, Kuala Lumpur

International Airport (KLIA). Situated about 55km from Kuala Lumpur, it is
Indonesia well served by airlines plying international and domestic routes. Getting
around Malaysia is convenient and affordable as all states are linked by a
comprehensive road and railway networks. Travellers can select their
accommodation from among various well-appointed hotels, five-star
resorts and budget inns located throughout the country.
Eco-adventures
Take part in our breathtaking spectrum of nature-based activities and
experience the thrill of jungle trekking, mountain and rock climbing,
caving, four-wheel drive expeditions, white water rafting and bird
watching in lush tropical rainforests. For watersports enthusiasts,
opportunities to water-ski, windsurf, snorkel, dive and even parasail
abound at the islands and beaches in the peninsula as well as the
Malaysian Borneo.
World-class events
Malaysia hosts various international sporting events including the Le Tour
de Langkawi, Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix, F1 World Powerboat
Championship and the Formula One Grand Prix Race, which is held at the
Sepang International Circuit. At 5.5km, the circuit is the world’s second
longest with 15 corners and eight straights. Enjoy the festivities during the
race season as Kuala Lumpur heats up with a host of entertaining shows.
Malaysia has one of the richest marine environment in the Indo-Pacific
Basin and boasts graceful pelagics, eye-catching schools of fish and
spectacular coral reefs - a refuge for tiny sea denizens. Among the notable
dive sites include Sipadan which is just off the northeast coast of Borneo
as well as the islands of Perhentian, Lang Tengah, Redang, Kapas, Tenggol
and Tioman in the East Coast. Labuan, an off-shore financial centre near
Sabah is well known for wreck diving.
Sailing
Malaysia is one of the leading sailing destinations in the region as it offers
sailing enthusiasts well-equipped marinas and yacht clubs. As they are
strategically located along coasts, at estuaries and islands, yachters and
boaters can look forward to enjoying a host of watersports or simply
explore nearby places of interest. Comfortable cruisers, powerboats as
well as sailing boats are available for hire and luxury cruise liners pull into
several islands and ports in Penang, Selangor and Negeri Sembilan.
Angling
Black Marlin, Pacific Sailfish, Great Trevally, Barracuda, Rainbow Runner,
Giant Snakehead, Hampala Barb, Grouper, Snapper… Malaysia is an
angler’s paradise. Innumerable fish species, in all shapes and sizes, thrive
in the surrounding Andaman Sea, Straits of Malacca and South China Sea
as well as in inland angling destinations. Anglers can put their skills to the
test while enjoying the scenic views of a variety of environments.

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