Malaysia Holidays

Malaysia Holidays
Malaysia as a country has 14 states. Each has a head of state either a sultan or governor for those the sultans were subsequently removed in the 19 century. So when the constitution was drawn up before independence a list of holidays were stipulated and also state sultans or governors birthday was declared state holiday. Plus federal holidays added together we have over 30 days of holidays in one year.

Being a multi racial country the different races main holidays are also recognized by the country. Since we are a blessed county economically more holidays have been added to the calendar of gazette holidays . Recently we added two more Taipusam and Malaysia day too. Most months there is definitely a public or state holiday in it for the public to take an off day off work.

January

1^st January New Years Day.

On news eve the night before the cities have big parties at all Malaysia hotels. As guests book the halls for private parties and hotels organize New Year Balls for paying guests. Tourism Malaysia also take this opportunity to make it to a tourist event. During this season is an excellent time for tourist come over for a cheap vacation and get away from the winters in Europe. Hotels rooms are fully booked in advance since guests vacation here in a affordable

20^th January Taipusam (An Indian religious event)

About 1000000 people converge at Batu Caves to pay homage,  give thanks or do penance for vows fulfilled. Remarkably many people who made vows have been fulfilled. So penance and thanks are done. Many pierce spears and also pull chariots with chain attached by hooks to their bodies. And no hurt is caused to the devotees who execute these acts of devotion. As they immerse in their faith by following certain lifestyle before the event.

It a great tourist event as many come to witness this religious day.

23^rd January  to 1^st February we host Le Tour de Langkawi bicycle race 2011
To promote the island of Langkawi our visionary Prime Minister initiated this bicycle race. Today it is on the world cycling calendar because  many teams participate on this course. The race is for about 10 days tours about seven states

February 2011

1^st Feb City Day
Kuala Lumpur was declared a city sometime after 1970 onwards. Highlight of the event is normally a parade on the main city street in front of Dataran Medeka. Through the day many events are held for the public to interact and pass the holiday. Travel to Malaysia during these events as the city is decorated and very colorful. Kuala Lumpur is converted into a temporary fairy land city.

Chinese New Year – Normally on the 1^st week of February
Well before the actual date the city and people are in a hive of activity for preparation for the turn of the lunar year. About forty percent of the population who are Chinese  celebrate this lunar calendar. The celebration is for 15 days when it ends with a ritual where unmarried women who are looking for a husband throw oranges into a river. The tourism Malaysia arranges tourist to experience this event by having a major celebration in a major town.

February 15^th is prophet Mohammad birthday.

The Muslims  of our country which make up sixty percent of our population visit mosque to pray. Also some citizens are recognized for their outstanding service for the county on this event. Not so much colorful or the city is decorated but a more inward looking day for the religious.

Shopping events
These are events where we encourage and invite tourist to come and shop. Malaysia hotels have special events also lined up to ensure tourist have added value for their stay. Also all shops have a coordinated sale where products are sold at some discounted to encourage shopping.

National Craft Day 2011
23 February 2011 Until 7 March 2011
Come to this Craft Centre  during this time and see everything in one location. Crafts from all the 13 states bring their arts, handwork, dances, food, weaving, batik, textiles, sliveware, bronze, artifacts, music, sports etc specially for you. Few hundred booth and stands are established around the complex. But a word of warning go early as due to the visitor thronging there and the village is in the heart of the city the roads gets congested as they are narrow. Is was build in a green lung area of Kuala Lumpur but just a stone throw from the hotel district. Attractive bargains and wide arrange of items are sold. Save time and effort going whole of Malaysia. Everything is brought for you.

Raptor  Watch
12th-13th March 2011
This event is for eco tourists and nature lovers. About 73000 migratory birds  made of eagles, hawks and buzzards land for a stopover who fly pass Malaysia on their journey home to the Northern Hemisphere from the warmer areas in the south. I guess this signifies winter is ending. You can volunteer to record the number of birds pass and protect them from being caught. The place is 10^th mile Tanjong Tuan, Port Dickson. About an hour drive from Kuala Lumpur. A party atmosphere is created there while you observe the flight.

April

Petronas Malaysian F1 Grand Prix -8 April 2011 Until 10 April 2011 

No official public holidays but a major sports event converges here . The F1 series annual circuit race takes place. After Malaysia took the step to have the race in Asia after Japan so many other countries have followed and has to come extent changed the whole face of formula 1 racing plus new Asian teams and drivers have emerged since. China, Singapore, Bahrain. Entertainment outlets host different teams and parties to have  ensure the visitors are well entertained. F1 replicas are displayed at shopping parades. Some streets are closed near the Petronas Twin Towers and the drivers entertain the spectators by demonstrating their skills and a circuit is temporary done to drive on. The highlight will be the race which is from Thursday and the final on Sunday afternoon. Kuala Lumpur hotels are fully booked as advent  followers come to witness the event.

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.

Malaysia Honeymoon package

Honeymoon in Malaysia is the Cube contestant Christian Hibbert destination and is still smiling after losing £20K.

WHEN Christian Hibbert booked his four-week honeymoon to Malaysia, he had no worries about footing the £5,000 bill. Quoted from the Birmingham Mail Nov 21 2010.

He was not stopped from fulfilling his honeymoon holiday to Malaysia even after he has given away 20,000 pds which he had already won from the game show. He could have taken it and had a free holiday from his winnings. But he wanted more and took on a higher stake which is he won could have been 250,000 pds. Of course to win it was a bleak hope. He gave it all back and walked away with nothing.

He wanted to take his new wife for their honeymoon to Malaysia. So being just married he worked extra and won new contracts from his business which he set up in 2007. Saved it choose Malaysia for his honeymoon.  

“People thought he must have been devastated when I lost the £20,000 but he wasn’t,” said Christian, who mentors boys at Perry Beeches School. “Money’s important but it’s not the most important thing. I’ve a beautiful wife, a lovely home and a business that lets me do the things I want. I’m happy.”

Another couple say getting married here in Malaysia was he ultimate in dream weddings.

  An Australian couple met just in 2007 about 3 years ago was initially unsure of each other were meant to be for each other.

After some confusion of whom liking whom and some 3^rd party cupid found they liked each other and the feelings were mutual.

"He proposed to Mandy after a whirlwind romance on January 1, 2008, and Mandy said yes."
A wedding with a beautiful setting followed in Kota Kinabalu on the island of Borneo in the romantic resort of Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa.
Now currently the couple reside in Australia. The wedding was attended by 34 guests from Australia, Singapore and UK.
After a honeymoon in Penang and Borneo, Malaysia, both sets of parents hosted a reception at the bride and groom's beachside home for 120 guests.

The above are 2 testimonies of couples choosing Malaysia as their honeymoon destination which was reported in the news.

Malaysia, the Maldives and the Philippines, all of which have their dry season during most time of the year and not too humid temperatures.

As a honeymoon couple after spending much money on weddings what is left over Malaysia can ensure you will get the ambience for a quiet and romantic or a reveling time.

As being a young population and a controlled society not promoting much promiscuity we have a great well mannered night life in every city to cater for the local excitement.  Some places have become really famous in Kuala Lumpur. 

Bangsar which is a normal neighborhood location sprung a whole array of entertainment outlets for every sector of party seekers. During the festive seasons like Christmas, New Year or events like F1 in March or April the outlets  come up with a whole theme of holiday packages.  Most hotels have abundant attractions to make the all inclusive holiday package fully worthwhile. 
So Malaysia honeymoon is a great holiday package for any young or old couple wanting a holiday destination for fun or peace and quiet.

Tour agencies have abundant cheap and affordable honeymoon packages to choose from for every type of tours package interested.

                                  Ben Sherman USA

                     Andrew Christain Underware

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Recently a news article reported this

As a common habit some Indians who do not think twice before spitting on the roads or peeing in public like to go to Singapore and Malaysia travel destination as they find these places clean and great to shop which makes it clean and attractive.

According to the ‘Travel Intentions Survey 2010’, almost 62% Indians prefer Singapore and 11% like Malaysia. As Singapore the enforcement is more stringent. The deterrent to spit and spew rubbish is highly considered. Unfortunately citizens respect other countries law and not so much their own with regards to cleanliness of public amenities.

The survey, done by Edelman India on behalf of credit card company Visa, interviewed 504 Indians with an average income of $1,138 starting from the age of 18 years and above. This is not so much of a broad sample of the population.

The survey shows Asia Pacific region as the most preferred destination followed by North America and United Kingdom (UK). “Singapore is the favorite destination for future leisure travel, followed by Malaysia, Australia and Hong Kong,” reads the survey. “And revisits to Singapore and Malaysia are largely driven by cleanliness and great shopping. They like the natural scenery, sunshine and beaches,” it says. Malaysia travel destination is a favorite for already many travelers. More than 1 million tourist visit Malaysia as a travel destination. There are abundant of cheap hotels to cater for any traveler budget and also many cheap flights to all the major cities. The government has done many promotions to encourage tourist to visit Malaysia. Plus is a fairly safe place to be.

Indian travelers like to take two international and two domestic vacations a year; of these 62% have already been to Singapore, 46% to Malaysia and 28% to Hong Kong. In spite of being to these places 63% wish to go to Singapore and 38% to Australia on their next trip. It also shows that Indians are no longer shying away from experimenting in matters of food and travel experiences. Due to the openness of the economy and improved income has given access to more tourism visit over the decade.

“Indian travelers are likely to pay extra for exotic destinations, food, convenience and new cultural experiences,” it says. Also not so careful for bargain hunting but ensuing better service and quality.

Indians who travel in groups now prefer going out with their partner. They no longer travel with their children or relatives. “Makemytrip.com and Yatra.com continue to be firm favorites for searching travel information,” it reads

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