Archive for the ‘Malaysia’ Category
KL to Danang direct flights from Dec 11
Thursday, October 6th, 2011AirAsia is to launch direct flights to Vietnam’s third largest city, Danang, from 16 December 2011. The airline will begin servicing the new route with four weekly flights departing from the LCC Terminal in Kuala Lumpur every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. To celebrate the launch, AirAsia is offering an all-in ...
Malaysian Dive Spots to reopen
Friday, June 17th, 2011Nine dive spots in Malaysia that were closed in June last year are expected to be re-opened soon. The dive spots were closed after coral reefs in the vicinity were bleached. The exact reason for the bleaching is not known but speculation is that the change in sea temperature and ...
Tioman Island, Malaysia
Friday, March 25th, 2011Special for the London International Dive Show this weekend: 4D/3N PADI Open Water Course on Tioman Island, Malaysia, based on twin sharing accommodation in 3 Star Resort – GBP 280.00. Includes full course, course materials, equipment rental, certification, accommodation 6D/5N Unlimited Diving ...
London Dive Show offer: Sipadan
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011To mark the 2011 London International Dive Show (LIDS) this weekend, 26 & 27 March, Symbiosis is pleased to offer discounts on one week dive cruises aboard the Celebes Explorer as follows: Booking period: from now until 30 April 2011 only Travel period: 27 March 2011 to 26 February 2012. ...
Sabah Birdwatching Festival, 15-17 Oct 2010
Friday, September 17th, 2010Borneo has amazing birdlife, and the inaugural Sabah Birdwatching Festival would be a great opportunity to learn something about them. Contact Symbiosis Expedition Planning about making a trip to attend the show next month and perhaps trekking into the forests to look for some birds yourself! See poster below:
Coral Bleaching: Malaysia bans divers in bid protect reefs
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010Malaysia is renowned for its wonderful marine world and nearly half a million divers come here every year to admire some of the world’s most popular diving sites. The attention is fantastic as it helps raise awareness of some of the problems associated with global warming, yet on the other ...
Single Visa for ASEAN Proposed
Thursday, May 13th, 2010The Philippines is proposing the adoption of a single visa policy for 10 South-East Asian nations, saying it would benefit trade and tourism. Visitors currently need to secure separate visas for each of the 10 members of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN). Philippine Immigration Commissioner Marcelino Libanan said he was ...
Carcosa Seri Negara
Friday, October 9th, 2009Kuala Lumpur’s historical hotel Carcosa Seri Negara will close its doors at the end of the year to begin a renovation and redevelopment program. Originally built in 1904 as the official residence of the highest British representative to the Malay States, Carcosa Seri Negara is a hallmark of Malaysia’s national heritage. ...
Borneo drought
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009Normally the Malaysian Borneo states of Sarawak & Sabah are blessed with abundant rainfall, but presently they are undergoing an exceptionally dry spell Sarawak Bako National Park is experiencing an extreme shortage of water, which means that, as far as visitors are concerned, there may be insufficient water for showering or for ...
Dive permits for Sipadan, Sabah
Tuesday, October 21st, 2008[caption id="attachment_170" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Pulau Sipadan, Sabah, Malaysia"][/caption] For people hoping to dive at the world renowned island of Sipadan, off the north coast of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo, I would advise planning - and booking - well ahead! The issuance of diving permits is very strict these days. The quota per day ...
Ramadan Borneo and Malaysia- September 2008
Wednesday, September 10th, 2008While the month of Ramadan is the fasting month for the Moslems the world over, it also the time when food stalls start to emerge, selling tantalizing food for breaking fast. But the bazaar is not just for those taking part in the fasting month. Mention the Ramadan Bazaar and ...
