Archive for the ‘Malaysia’ Category
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
Malaysia 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 ...
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Thursday, May 13th, 2010
The 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 ...
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Friday, October 9th, 2009
Kuala 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. ...
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Wednesday, August 12th, 2009
Normally 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 ...
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Tuesday, October 21st, 2008
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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 ...
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Wednesday, September 10th, 2008
While 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 ...
Posted in Food and Drink, Malaysia, Southeast Asia | No Comments »
