Kuala Lumpur hotels catered and captures Islamic tourist which may have been unnoticed

Malaysia has been having a growing tourist industry over the last 50 years. This   industry has been among the top four contributing sectors toward the country’s Gross Domestic Product. This year 2010 it will receive close to 12 million tourists. And a growing attraction is Islamic tourist whom many countries may have ignored. The official religion recognized by the government is Islam. It has in time catered and complied with the Muslim tourist who adheres to certain requirements. Is very interesting as to how the whole tourist industry evolved with much government support and regulations.
Food and way of preparation
Kuala Lumpur hotels and also all other hotels before a housekeeper license is issued has to meet all major Islamic food preparation regulations. They have to have halal food outlets. These outlets at the hotel cannot serve any food containing pork. So outlet which cater for various type of country food like Western, Thai, Chinese, or any ethnic foods avoid using pork in the preparation. Some restaurants have exemption and a sign notifies if non halal is. So Muslim abstain eating at these types of outlets. Also certain meat must be cult in a certain way to meet Muslim beliefs. Otherwise it will be not accepted. Tourist on flights to Kuala Lumpur or when they have meals at hotel or at  Malaysia resorts can be assured that the cutlery and dishes have not touched pork at all.

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Direction of Mecca
In every room it is informed which direction to pray to Mecca. Tourist whom visits our Kuala Lumpur Malaysia hotel would be confident when he prays he is focusing in the direction he is committed to pray to. Otherwise he will have to have a compass to know this. By looking up at the ceiling he will see and follow an arrow which informs him of this. This may have been passed off by many other hotels in other countries. Some hotels also have the Koran in the room and not the bible as being the tradition.

Places of worship
Islam is the religion of the majority of the citizens. There is mosques very near or walking distance from hotel at Kuala Lumpur. In the city where a major concentration of activity takes place many magnificent mosques are located near major shopping centers to cater for also the Muslim tourist on Fridays which is a worship day at around noon. A major Kuala Lumpur attraction is these mosques also emulate many Moorish and West Asian designs. Mosques are also a major tourist visit  as many the construction of them were conceptualized with a lot of fine intricate artwork by master designers from Islamic credentials.

Islamic banking system
Malaysia practices two banking system. Conventional and also another based on Islam principles. This is not restricted to Muslim but every one can also use these Islamic banking system. Many foreign Islamic banking and financial organizations have been issued exclusive license to conduct Islamic banking business practices.
 
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Fasting for penance
Every Muslim has a time when they fast for 30 days before the annual feast of Ramadhan. Malaysia is also no exception. They have to have a before the beak of dawn and the next meal is around sunset. When Muslim tourist holiday in Malaysia during this time hotels cater for this event in a big way. As most outlet provide a wide array of buffet to feast on to help the Muslim break the fast at sunset. All hotel in Malaysia food outlet are fully booked. Reservations have to done before dining there to avoid disappointment.

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Code of dressing.
Muslim tourists who prefer a special dress feel very comfortable in Malaysia as most Muslim women also use similar dressing as the accepted dress code. Due to much influence and concurring to this Muslim from all over the world find holidays in Malaysia very acceptable. This is catered because of the strong government support to capture this large tourist or ignored segment by most other tourist attractions.

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Major international hotel chain taken advantage of this captive tourist sector by adjusting their system to cater for Muslim tourist and make their stay memorable and at home as they say. Our Malaysian airlines also have frequent flight to Muslim populated destination like India, Saudi Arabia to arrange Malaysia tour for them.

This payoff could not be enjoyed by the hotel in Malaysia without  effort and support by all sectors like Malaysia tour companies and the central government to capture this niche tourist sector. This is never ending recently due to the increasing number of Muslim tourist more West Asian restaurant food have been opened   as this is catered for them specifically in the heart of Kuala Lumpur like Bukit Bintang.
A good attraction which Muslim and other tourist must visit which previously a small park had been transformed to a ideal Arabian night replica of the magic lamp, water fountains and in the night sit on the comfortable seats and look up at the stars over Kuala Lumpur and go back to the days of Sinbad.

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Craft which Malaysia will always treasure and tourist come and witness.

All countries human resource have developed it unique craft due to the inspiration to survive and tap the natural resources available around them which subsequently become the backbone of nationhood. These arts still well kept in the tradition way from father to son or old to young transfer of skills. Ways of manufacturing these arts still follow the way done centuries ago with sometime very little modernization inputted. Malaysia is no exception and tourist must come and visit these hand on to know the essence of Malaysia culture which has not yet hit the masses. We have our local designer brands which could compete with the famous 20th Century brands in terms of quality, fine intricate designs and usage.

  Batik printing is only found in Asia. Using cloth, wax and some dye. Designers can produce amazing array of colors. These crafts are normally located near some beach location in Malaysia. And each state have different styles of batik artwork. Final products can make for anything but mostly the ladies use it for the national sarong kebaya. And the ikat is varied to know where it originated. Cloths like spandex, tunic, cotton, polyester and numerous fabric textures can be the base for batik artwork. The men floral shirts are notices in urban wear. The influence of ‘brands’ overwhelm its influence even in our home country. Holiday packages offer tours to the location where batik printing is done using into various sewing patterns.

Clogg making which is a modified version of the Chinese footwear also become a local craft. A simple and effective all weather hardy footwear. Just some wood, a few small nails and a plastic strip about 4” by 8” put together you have a sandal.. When a person wears it you know a distance away. Sales used to be done door to door and the seller could immediately tailor make a pair in less then 15 minutes. Now only in wet markets it is used as if you don’t want to get your feet wet not such a good idea. Not mass manufactured item and due to dwindling demand a quick visit to the olden footage industry is a lasting impression.

Weaving without any preconceived format or idea the weavers of Malaysia created many unique products. No nail, glue and aided items are included. Just some cross and inter twine formula which was emulated over time keep many blind and grandmothers churning out floor mats, tissue holders and whatever they can conceive they produce. Barks of a local tree which are processed and cut into long strips plus some bamboo for framework are put together by weavers. Again found in the countryside normally along the beach fronts. These traditions keep tourist flocking here walking away mesmerized always.

Kite or Wau is the logo of our Malaysian Airlines. Due to the sunny open skies and coastal winds kite flying is a sport and a traditional craft. They are massive and skill fliers are able to guide them in the blue skies. They are handmade and colored in batik prints which are in hand with that industry which is popular in the North Eastern states of Malaysia. Competitions are held as due to the size training is involved in flying them. Magnificent to watch the large kites. Gliding in the sky above the palm trees. Due to the exodus of villagers to the cities this trade is losing its mark. Come and witness this scene on the east coast.

Boat and yacht is a must visit industry when touring Penang or Kota Bahru. No plans or computer designs are involved. On the banks of certain river spring fine labor intensive docks designing ocean going vessels. Foreign owners make their way to get their dream sailing ships designed and commissioned by Malay boat builders. They use traditional tools and couch out of the timber refined masterpieces with all the modern aids fitted like seen in pictures of lifestyle magazines.

Shadow dancing is a form of entertainment for before the infiltration of cinemas into the sea board lands. A stage will be set up and behind a white screen a 30watt bulb will light up the back stage and puppet characters will cast a shadow on the screen coordinated by a couple of coordinators who give life to the puppet. Enact famous old stories with full sound and action. These puppets are made intricately with fine costumes which the light can shine it rays through to cast the fine shadow of the character.

Like all countries has its unique craft inventions which gave the nation its brand and Malaysia has it too. Cannot compare the differences and pass a comment on the fineness between different countries. As the final craft is sourced from the resources of the land. The creation of the art which we now just cruise over when on a holiday package was conceptualized to serve a survival need in previous years. The products we have today go out of production with a new model but yesteryear craft have tested the modern civilization pressures because was to just serve basic human need rather for profits. Visit Malaysia as it keeping its crafts and people real technology intact to go hand in hand with modern lifestyle.