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Contents MALAYSIA - ASIA LIKE NEVER BEFORE 03 THEME EVENTS & EXPERIENCES 06 TEAM BUILDING 14 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 22 UNIQUE VENUES 28 ACCOMMODATION 34 MALAYSIA CONVENTION & EXHIBITION BUREAU 41 FACTS ABOUT MALAYSIA 42 MAP OF MALAYSIA 44 Malaysia Asia like never before Imagine a banquet on a deserted island all to yourself, or cocktails perched on a skybridge high above virgin rainforests, or being ceremoniously welcomed by descendants of headhunters in their traditional longhouses. Whether urban or natural, these are experiences that can never be had anywhere else by anyone else. For a refreshing view of incentive programmes, look no further than Malaysia. 3 Malaysia represents the rich diversity and vibrancy of Asia’s main ethnic cultures. Become immersed in a multitude of unique Asian experiences and see Malaysia like never before. Take a front row seat in settings as modern as the iconic PETRONAS Twin Towers or in a longhouse community within pristine and ancient rainforests. Select from an interactive menu of tantalising activities and let the Malaysian experts at MyCEB guide you to selecting enriching experiences that will make your incentive programme truly motivating and memorable. 4 5 Theme Events & Experiences In Malaysia, you’ll find a smorgasbord of authentic cultural and lifestyle experiences, set in unique and spectacular backdrops that will inspire the very best incentive programmes. Batu Caves (Kuala Lumpur) Tribal Village Ideal Venues: • Kampung Tok Senik (Langkawi) • Bon Ton Resort (Langkawi) Learn the local culture, traditions and lifestyle as a guest of the tribal chief from an ancient rainforest community. Be taken on an intrepid journey of discovery to appreciate how the indigenous people hunt and forage for their survival in the rainforest and then celebrate the occasion with a lavish lunch featuring forest delicacies. Ideal Venues: • Jungle Lodge (Kuala Lumpur) • Sarawak Cultural Village (Sarawak) Spice Market Kampung Life Join in a celebration of a Kenduri feast in a Kampung/Malay village setting where the sound of hand drums and tantalising smell from the spread of local dishes welcome you to the celebration. 8 Haggle with Malay, Arab, Chinese, Indian, Javanese and Burmese traders for spices, handicrafts and trinkets in a colourful and lively 15th century spice market. Share the energy of these traders as they trade their wares amongst thieves, merchants and local villagers. Ideal Venues: • Central Market (Kuala Lumpur) 9 Little India Absorb the energy and excitement of Malaysia’s Indian culture and traditions amidst bright saris, kaleidoscopic flower garlands and multi-hued spices. Take in the exotic aromas and watch graceful dancers accompanied by traditional singers and musicians. Experience a fortune-telling parrot, teh tarik (Malaysia’s own ‘tea-a-chino’), learn sari tying and enjoy a banana leaf curry. Suffolk House Ideal Venues: Sarawak Court House • Batu Caves (Kuala Lumpur) • Little India Brickfields (Kuala Lumpur) Peranakan Traditions Peranakans or Nyonya (females) and Baba (men) are one of Malaysia’s unique cultural communities that resulted from the intermarriage of Chinese immigrants and local Malays. Savour delicious Nyonya treats served on traditional long-tables in the ornate surroundings of a Nyonya-Baba mansion while being entertained by Peranakan theatre. Ideal Venues: Colonial Splendor • • • • Relive the colonial era; a time when planters established cash crops, and swashbuckling adventurers made their fortune. Dress for an occasion of opulence, sumptuous food and classic entertainment. Suffolk House (Penang) Eastern & Oriental Hotel (Penang) Fort Cornwallis (Penang) Sarawak Court House (Sarawak) Ideal Venues: • Pinang Peranakan Mansion • Melaka 10 (Penang) 11 Sarawak Cultural Village Thean Hou Temple Ideal Venues: Festive Chinatown • Mari Mari Cultural Village Monsopiad (Sabah) • Sarawak Cultural Village (Sarawak) Chinese cultural traditions are best experienced in Chinatown amidst distinctive architecture, temples, bustling street-life and aromatic food. Partake in Chinese arts and cultural activities in ornate Chinese clan-houses including calligraphy, Chinese tea making and auspicious Chinese opera. Dress in decorative robes, be carried in a regal sedan chair and enjoy a delicious Chinese banquet. Ideal Venues: • Khoo Kongsi (Penang) • Thean Hou Temple (Kuala Lumpur) Headhunter Trail Borneo is an island of mystery, legend and folklore that was once home to fierce warriors and headhunters. While heads are no longer prized, the traditions live on with many tribal communities respected for their hunting prowess. Explore a typical village, admire the colourful dresses, ornate tattoos, extended ear-lobes of older women and participate in the native dancing and singing. Learn how to use a blowpipe, enjoy traditional food sourced from the jungle and drink the local ‘jungle juice’ called tuak. 12 13 Team Building Nothing beats learning together in an innovative environment. Acquire new skills while discovering all there is to know about fascinating Malaysia. Khoo Kongsi (Penang) Chingay Procession Create your own Chingay parade while lifting and balancing Chingay flag poles. Be taught by skillful Chingay masters and then form teams to compete against each other to see who can balance the ten-metre flagpole the longest. Ideal Location: • Penang Ideal Location: My City Race • Main cities in Malaysia Malaysia’s colourful history and hidden secrets are best unlocked on foot or hitching a ride on a Harley. Learn and compete simultaneously while discovering our cities in Malaysia’s own version of the “Amazing Race”. Take up the challenge and discover the intricacies of Malaysian culture, heritage, food and its people. Ideal Location: Masak-Masak • • • • Face off against judges and your peers to determine the best Masak-Masak team. Get to the heart of Malaysia’s unique cuisine and cooking techniques using exotic herbs and spices. Start the challenge at the wet market before racing off to the kitchen for a major cook-out. Spice Garden (Penang) Laman Padi (Langkawi) Bayan Indah (Selangor) Local Villages Rhythm of the Land There’s something about the rhythmic beating of drums and percussion instruments that generate excitement and enjoyment. Drums are important in Malaysian culture as many traditional percussion instruments from around Asia are played here. Learn some basic rhythms and then compose a percussive piece to determine a winner. Ideal Location: • Main Cities 16 17 The Art of the Lion Dance Part mythology, tradition and entertainment, lion dances are part of Chinese New Year celebrations heralding in an abundance of wealth, good health and prosperity. Teams learn basic lion dance movements and join the drummers in performing against competing teams. Ideal Location: • Georgetown • Melaka Trishaw Heritage Trail (Penang) Trishaws were once the main means of transportation in Penang and there is still no better way to get up close to this historic city dubbed the ‘Pearl of the Orient’. Around every corner something new presents itself and adds to the magic of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Team up with your colleagues to unravel the city’s colourful past. Ideal Location: • Main Cities White Water Thrills and Spills Join this awesome adventure on one of Malaysia’s wild rivers flowing through lush tropical rainforest. Team effort is essential to stay afloat whilst thrills and a few spills are guaranteed and the sense of achievement is paramount. Ideal Location: • • • • 18 Selangor River (Selangor) Kiulu River (Sabah) Perak River (Perak) Padas River (Sabah) 19 Adrenaline Race Sepang International Circuit Be part of the exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Sepang International Circuit. Learn how a race such as the Formula One is managed and get access to areas with the highest security during events. Then take the wheel of a racecar and go blazing round the circuit to see if you have what it takes to race. Have an amazing day out while learning about the motorsports industry! Ideal Location: • Sepang International Circuit (Selangor) Ideal Location: • • • • Putrajaya Lake (Putrajaya) Mines Wellness Resort (Selangor) Teluk Bahang Dam (Penang) Sarawak River (Sarawak) 20 Beat of the Dragon Dating back 2,000 years, dragon boat racing was a way for villagers to show their prowess in competing against their neighbours. Relive those days by racing your colleagues as a drummer beats out the stroke and sets the pace. Teamwork, skill and tactical manoeuvers will determine the winner of this exhilarating race. Ideal Location: School of Hard Knocks • Royal Selangor Visitor Centre Learn the intricate art of pewter making and take home your very own pewter dish that you’ve personalised yourself with the help of experienced pewtersmiths. Once you’re done, you’ll be presented with a certificate to attest to your newfound skills, and you get to take home the dish and apron too. (Kuala Lumpur) 21 Corporate Social Responsibility Learn more about Malaysia’s exotic wildlife, eco-systems and tribal communities. Join us in our efforts and contributions to saving the planet. Matang Wildlife Centre (Sarawak) 23 Coral Enrichment Malaysia has one of the world’s most complex and richest marine ecosystems. Waters off Sabah form part of the Coral Triangle which is so ecologically complex that it’s known as the ‘Amazon of the Sea’. These waters support the world’s highest coral and reef fish diversity. Participate in coral enrichment, marine surveys or reef cleaning programmes. Ideal Location: • Sabah • Sarawak 24 Great Ape Encounter The orangutan, or ‘person of the forest’ is a much-loved international icon of the rainforest. Spend a day in the life of the unsung heroes who sacrifice time and effort to bring these gentle giants of Borneo’s forests back from the brink of extinction. Ideal Location: • Terengganu • Pahang Ideal Location: • Sabah • Pahang • Langkawi Save the Turtles Four of the world’s seven marine turtles live in Malaysian waters. However, turtle numbers have been depleted worldwide and Malaysia is reversing this trend with turtle hatchery programmes. Help rangers in monitoring turtle numbers and releasing hatchlings to the sea. 25 Elephant Conservation Wild Asian elephants roam through remote expanses of Malaysia’s tropical rainforests. Elephants encroaching upon farms may be relocated to places like the Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary, two hours from Kuala Lumpur. Help care for these majestic mammals including washing them in a jungle stream. Ideal Location: • Kuala Gandah (Pahang) Have a Heart, Build a Hut In many Malaysian tribal communities, building homes is a communal activity. Join in this community spirit, work with the locals and learn from them while building a permanent reminder of your visit. Ideal Location: • Selangor • Sabah • Sarawak 26 Ideal Location: Let’s Meet & Green ™ • Sabah • Sarawak • Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) The world will never have enough trees but Malaysians are helping reduce their carbon footprint by planting more trees. Every bit helps and for those who believe in working together to create change, join the growing trend, plant a tree, start a forest and offset your carbon footprint. 27 Unique Venues From breath-taking views of nature, to historically-rich ambience, to idyllic islands and iconic landmarks, all served with Malaysia’s renowned hospitality and exotic cuisines. You’ll find a truly extraordinary place for a once in a lifetime experience. Panorama Langkawi Northern Deck, Top Station (Langkawi, Kedah) Bijan Feast Village Samira by Asian Terrace Songket Restaurant Tamarind Springs Bon Ton Restaurant & Resort Panorama Langkawi The Cliff Restaurant & Bar Address: No 3 Jalan Ceylon Address: Starhill Gallery, 181 Jalan Bukit Bintang Address: Lot 268, Sentul Park, Sentul West, Address: No 29, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng Address: Jalan 1 Taman T.A.R Address: Pantai Cenang Address: Cable Car Station, Oriental Village, Address: Lot 63 & 40, Jalan Pantai Chenang City: 50200 Kuala Lumpur City: 55100 Kuala Lumpur City: 50450 Kuala Lumpur City: 68000 Ampang, Selangor City: 07000 Langkawi, Kedah Tel: +603 2719 8330 Tel: +603 2161 3331 Tel: +603 4256 9300 Tel: +604 955 3643 Email: admin@bijanrestaurant.com Email: diningconcierge@ytlland.com Email: info@songketrestaurant.com Email: adrian@samadhiretreats.com Email: alison@bontonresort.com.my Website: www.bijanrestaurant.com Website: www.feastvillage.com Website: www.songketrestaurant.com Website: www.samadhiretreats.com Website: www.bontonresort.com Capacity: 250 pax Capacity: 1000 Pax Capacity: 250 pax Capacity: 200 pax Capacity: 80 pax Burau Bay City: 07000 Langkawi, Kedah Tel: +604 959 4225 Email: redha@panoramalangkawi.com Website: www.panoramalangkawi.com Capacity: 100 pax City: 07000 Langkawi, Kedah Tel: +603 2031 3575 Jalan Strachan, Jalan Ipoh City: 51100 Kuala Lumpur Tel: +6012 921 3880 Email: reservation@samiraasianterrace.com Website: www.samiraasianterrace.com Capacity: 120 pax Tel: +604 953 3228 Email: thecliff888@gmail.com Website: www.theclifflangkawi.com Capacity: 100 pax (North Deck Platform - upper & lower) Central Market Hutong Sepang International Circuit Laman Padi Royal Langkawi Yacht Club Address: LG Floor, Lot 10 Shopping Centre, Address: Jalan Pekeliling, KLIA Tamarind Hill & NEO Tamarind Thean Hou Temple Address: Lot 3.04 – 3.06, Central Market Annexe, Address: 65, Persiaran Endah, Off Jalan Syed Putra Address: Unit Laman Padi, Jalan Pantai Chenang Address: Jalan Dato’ Syed Omar, Kuah Jalan Hang Kasturi City: 50050 Kuala Lumpur Tel: +603 2031 0399 / 5399 / 7399 Email: info@centralmarket.com.my Website: www.centralmarket.com.my Capacity: 500 pax 50, Jalan Sultan Ismail City: 50250 Kuala Lumpur Tel: +603 2782 3592 Email: hutong@yes.my Website: www.lot10hutong.com Capacity: 600 pax City: 64000 Selangor Address: 19, Jalan Sultan Ismail City: 50460 Kuala Lumpur City: 07000 Langkawi, Kedah City: 07000 Langkawi, Kedah Tel: +603 8778 2250 City: 50250 Kuala Lumpur Tel: +603 2274 7088 Tel: +604 955 4312 Tel: +604 966 4078 Email: tham.hh@sepangcircuit.com Tel: +603 2148 3200 Email: yee@hainannet.com.my Email: lamanpadi@hotmail.com Email: office@langkawiyachtclub.com Website: www.sepangcircuit.com Email: adrian@samadhiretreats.com Website: www.hainannet.com.my Website: Nil Website: www.langkawiyachtclub.com Capacity: Welcome Centre - 18,000 pax; Website: www.samadhiretreats.com Capacity: 1000 pax Capacity: 200 pax Capacity: 120 pax Support Paddock - 25,000 pax; Individual Paddock - 500 pax each; Rooftop - 1000 pax Capacity: 160 pax 30 31 Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Khoo Kongsi Sire Museum Kampung Nelayan Restaurant North Borneo Railway Jambu Restaurant & Lounge Old Court House The Junk Address: 14, Lebuh Leith Address: 18 Cannon Square Address: 4 King Street Address: Taman Tun Fuad, Bukit Padang Address: 1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard, Address: No.32, Crookshank Road Address: Jalan Tun Abg Hj Openg, Address: 80 Wayang Street City: 10200 Georgetown, Penang City: 10200 Georgetown, Penang City: 10200 Georgetown, Penang City: 88790 Luyang, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah City: 93100 Kuching, Sarawak Tel: +604 264 2119 / +604 261 4609 Tel: +604 264 5088 Tel: +6088 269 991 Email: cftm@tm.net.my Email: info@khookongsi.com.my Email: ttw_gabriel@live.com Email: aj@kampungnelayan.com Website: www.cheongfatttzemansion.com Website: www.khookongsi.com.my Capacity: 70 pax Website: www.kampungnelayan.com Capacity: 170 pax Capacity: 800 pax Old Court House City: 93400 Kuching, Sarawak Tel: +6082 418 601 Email: Nil Website: Nil Capacity: 180 pax City: 93000 Kuching, Sarawak Tel: +604 262 0006 Sutera Harbour City: 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Tel: +6088 308 500 Email: nbrinfo@suteraharbour.com.my Website: www.suteraharbour.com Capacity: 80 pax Fort Cornwallis Pinang Peranakan Mansion Suffolk House Mari Mari Cultural Village Magenta Restaurant Sarawak Cultural Village The Original Carwash Address: Padang Kota Lama Address: 29, Church Street Address: 250, Jalan Air Itam Address: Jalan Kiamsom, Inanam Address: The Old Court House Complex Address: Pantai Damai Santubong, P.O. Box 2632 Address: Lot 211-214, Section 9, KTLD, Rubber Road City: 10200 Georgetown, Penang City: 10200 Georgetown, Penang City: 10460 Penang City: Kota Kinabalu, Sabah City: 93000 Kuching, Sarawak City: 93752 Kuching, Sarawak City: 93400 Kuching, Sarawak Tel: +604 650 5136 Tel: +604 261 2269 Tel: +604 228 1109 Tel: +6088 260 501 / Lydia +6016 832 1509 Tel: +6082 254 500 Tel: +6082 846 411 Email: info@theoriginalcarwash.com Email: Nil Email: rmhbaba@streamyx.com Email: melanie@suffolkhouse.com.my Email: sales@traversetours.com Email: magenta_restaurant@yahoo.com Email: zainizz@gmail.com Tel: +6082 256 396 Website: www.visitpenang.gov.my Website: www.pinangperanakanmansion.com.my Website: www.suffolkhouse.com.my Website: www.traversetours.com/ Website: Nil Website: www.scv.com.my Website: www.theoriginalcarwash.com Capacity: 600 pax Capacity: 100 pax Capacity: 100 pax (Indoor), 300 pax (Outdoor) culturalvillage.php Capacity: 220 pax Capacity: 70 pax Capacity: 90 - 2000 pax Capacity: 150 pax 32 Capacity: 500 pax Tel: +6082 235 292 Email: jambu_32@yahoo.co.uk Website: www.jamburestaurant.com Capacity: 50 pax Tel: +6082 259 450 Email: roselyn_george@hotmail.com Website: Nil Capacity: 70 pax 33 Accommodation Our world’s finest hotels and resorts range from luxurious, business oriented hotels in prime city locations to boutique resorts on remote islands. The Datai (Langkawi, Kedah) Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur InterContinental Kuala Lumpur Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur Renaissance Hotel Kuala Lumpur Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur Resorts World Genting Address: 12 Jalan Pinang Address: 165, Jalan Ampang Address: 2 Jalan Stesen Sentral, Address: Corner of Jalan Sultan Ismail & Address: Jalan Sultan Ismail Address: 168, Jalan Imbi City: 69000 Pahang City: 50450 Kuala Lumpur City: 50450 Kuala Lumpur City: 55100 Kuala Lumpur Tel: +603 2301 6686 Tel: +603 2161 1111 Tel: +603 2717 9900 Tel: +603 2719 8110 Email: mice@rwgenting.com Email: kualalumpur.grand@hyatt.com Email: info@intercontinental-kl.com.my Email: sales.imperial@sheraton.com Email: eddie_phuah@ritzcarlton.com.my Website: mice.rwgenting.com Website: kualalumpur.grand.hyatt.com Website: www.intercontinental-kl.com.my Website: www.sheraton.com/imperialkualalumpur Website: www.ritzcarlton.com Banquet Capacity: 1800 pax Banquet Capacity: 700 pax Banquet Capacity: 650 pax Jalan Ampang City: 50450 Kuala Lumpur Tel: +603 2162 2233 Email: rhi.kulrn.sales@renaissancehotels.com Website: www.klrenaissance.com Banquet Capacity: 800 pax City: 50250 Kuala Lumpur Tel: +603 2182 1234 Kuala Lumpur Sentral City: 50470 Kuala Lumpur Tel: +603 2263 7888 Email: sales.lmkl@lemeridien.com Website: www.lemeridien.com/kualalumpur Banquet Capacity: 400 pax Banquet Capacity: 550 pax Banquet Capacity: 400 pax Hilton Kuala Lumpur J.W. Marriott Address: 183, Jalan Bukit Bintang Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa The Westin Kuala Lumpur Address: 3 Jalan Stesen Sentral City: 55100 Kuala Lumpur Address: Kuala Lumpur City Centre Address: 11 Jalan Sultan Ismail Address: Persiaran Lagoon, Bandar Sunway Address: 199, Jalan Bukit Bintang City: 50470 Kuala Lumpur Tel: +603 2719 8110 City: 50088 Kuala Lumpur City: 50250 Kuala Lumpur City: 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor City: 55100 Kuala Lumpur Tel: +603 2264 2264 Email: eddiephuah@ytlhotels.com.my Tel: +603 2380 8888 Tel: +603 2032 2388 Tel: +603 7492 8000 Tel: +603 2731 8333 Email: kulhi-salesadm@hilton.com Website: www.marriott.com/hotels.mi Email: mokul-sales@mohg.com Email: slkl@shangri-la.com Email: deckyk@sunwayhotels.com Email: sales.twkl@westin.com Website: www.kuala-lumpur.hilton.com Banquet Capacity: 770 pax Website: www.mandarinoriental.com Website: www.shangri-la.com Website: kualalumpur.sunwayhotels.com Website: www.westin.com/kualalumpur Banquet Capacity: 1800 pax Banquet Capacity: 1440 pax Banquet Capacity: 2600 pax Banquet Capacity: 450 pax Banquet Capacity: 1000 pax 36 Address: Genting Highlands 37 Four Seasons Resort Langkawi Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort The Andaman, Langkawi The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa Eastern & Oriental Hotel Address: 10 Lebuh Farquhar Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa Pangkor Laut Resort Address: P.O. Box 94, Jalan Teluk Datai Address: Jalan Tanjung Rhu, Mukim Ayer Hangat Address: Teluk Nibong City: 07000 Langkawi, Kedah Address: Jalan Pantai Dato Syed Omar City: 10200 Georgetown, Penang Address: Batu Feringgi Beach City: 32200 Lumut, Perak City: 07000 Langkawi, Kedah City: 07000 Langkawi, Kedah Tel: +604 959 1088 City: 07000 Langkawi, Kedah Tel: +604 222 2000 City: 11100 Georgetown, Penang Tel: +603 2783 1000 Tel: +604 950 8888 Tel: +604 953 8000 Email: sales.andaman@luxurycollection.com Tel: +604 960 8888 Email: luxury@eohotels.com Tel: +604 888 8888 Email: travelcentre@ytlhotels.com.my Email: reservations.lan@fourseasons.com Email: norsidah.ahmad@sheraton.com Website: www.luxurycollection.com/andaman Email: westin.langkawi@westin.com Website: www.eohotels.com Email: rsr@shangri-la.com Website: www.pangkorlautresort.com Website: www.fourseasons.com/langkawi Website: www.sheraton.com/langkawi Banquet Capacity: 250 pax Website: www.westin.com/langkawi Banquet Capacity: 400 pax Website: www.shangri-la.com/penang/ Banquet Capacity: 120 pax Banquet Capacity: 80 pax Banquet Capacity: 250 pax Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa Tanjung Rhu Resort The Datai Langkawi Parkroyal Penang Resort Address: Mukim Ayer Hangat Address: Jalan Teluk Datai Address: Batu Ferringhi Beach Address: Pantai Cenang City: 07000 Langkawi, Kedah City: 07000 Langkawi, Kedah City: 11100 Penang City: 07000 Langkawi, Kedah Tel: +604 959 1033 Tel: +604 959 2500 Tel: +604 881 1133 Tel: +604 952 8888 Email: resort@tanjungrhu.com.my Email: salesdatailangkawi@thedatai.com.my Email: enquiry.prpen@parkroyalhotels.com Email: resvn.pelangi@meritushotels.com Website: www.tanjungrhu.com.my Website: www.thedatai.com.my Website: www.parkroyalhotels.com Website: www.meritushotels.com Banquet Capacity: 40 pax Banquet Capacity: Nil Banquet Capacity: 380 pax Banquet Capacity: 180 pax Address: Pangkor Laut Island rasasayangresort Banquet Capacity: 300 pax Banquet Capacity: 450 pax 38 39 MALAYSIA CONVENTION & EXHIBITION BUREAU Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai Shangri-La’s Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa Batang Ai Longhouse Resort, Managed by Hilton Miri Marriott Resort & Spa Address: Off Jalan Sepangar Bay, Address: No 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru Address: Batang Ai, Lubok Antu Address: Jalan Temenggong Datuk Oyong Lawai Locked Bag 100 City: 88993 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Tel: +608 848 0888 Email: info@nexusresort.com Website: www.nexusresort.com Banquet Capacity: 750 pax City: 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah City: 95900 Lubok Antu, Sarawak City: 98000 Miri, Sarawak Tel: +608 832 7888 Tel: +6083 584 388 Tel: +608 542 1121 Email: Tah@shangri-la.com Email: kucbl-salesadm@hilton.com Email: mhrs.myymc.dosm@marriotthotels.com Website: www.shangri-la.com Website: www.hilton.com/Batang-Ai Website: www.marriott.com/myymc Banquet Capacity: 240 pax Banquet Capacity: 200 pax Banquet Capacity: 400 pax The Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) was established in 2009 by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia, to further strengthen the country’s business events brand and to position the country as one of the world’s leading international business events (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) destinations. MyCEB serves as a central hub to assist meeting and event planners to bid for and stage regional and international business events in Malaysia and to act as a conduit for national product development. For support and assistance in planning corporate and incentive events in Malaysia, please contact MyCEB sales representatives: Head Office China Representatives Suite 22.3, Level 22, Menara IMC No. 8 Jalan Sultan Ismail 50250 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Beijing Email Tel Fax Web : : : : sales@myceb.com.my +603 2034 2090 +603 2034 2091 www.myceb.com.my Grace Qu Business Development Manager Email : beijing@myceb.com.my Tel : +8610 6430 1838 Fax : +8610 6430 1519 Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort Sutera Harbour Resort Hilton Kuching Pullman Kuching Address: Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Address: No.1 A, Jalan Mathies Address: Pantai Dalit, P.O. Box 600 Address: 1 Sutera Harbour Boulevard P.O. Box 2396 City: 93748 Kuching, Sarawak Tel: +608 222 3888 Email: kuching.info@hilton.com Website: kuching.hilton.com Banquet Capacity: 500 pax City: 93100 Kuching, Sarawak City: 89208 Tuaran, Sabah City: 88100 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Tel: +608 879 2888 Tel: +608 831 8888 Email: events.rrr@shangri-la.com Email: communications@suteraharbour.com.my Website: www.shangri-la.com Website: www.suteraharbour.com Banquet Capacity: 630 pax Banquet Capacity: 1350 pax 40 Tel: +608 222 2888 Email: h6332@accor.com Website: www.pullmankuching.com Banquet Capacity: 1400 pax Business Development Manager Email : chengdu@myceb.com.my Tel : +8628 6132 6793 Jackie Caldwell Guangzhou Email Tel Fax Mobile Janet Huang jackie@myceb.com.my +613 9885 6932 +613 9885 6932 +61 (0) 403 892 289 Business Development Manager Email : shanghai@myceb.com.my Tel : +8621 6385 8586 Fax : +8621 6385 9200 North America Representative Business Development Director : : : : Cloris Zhu Chengdu Freda Hua Australia & New Zealand Representative Shanghai Jacqueline Hewitt Vice President - Sales Email : jh@mcintl.com Tel : +1 212 529 8484 Fax : +1 212 460 8287 Business Development Manager Email : guangzhou@myceb.com.my Tel : +8620 8760 9545 41 Facts about Malaysia Strategic Location Malaysia is located in the heart of Southeast Asia and between the two giant economies of China and India. Asia is also where over 55% of the world’s population reside. It is easily accessible from all parts of the world by air, land and sea. Air Access Over 60 airlines including low-cost carriers provide direct access to Malaysia from more than 100 destinations worldwide. International airport hubs in Malaysia include Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching. Malaysia is also well-served by 15 domestic airports. The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is the main gateway. Safety, Stability and Security “2nd most peaceful country in Southeast Asia and the 29th safest and peaceful out of 158 countries in the world” (Global Peace Index 2013) “Top 10 friendliest countries in the world and second in Asia” (HSBC’s Expat Explorer Survey 2012) Malaysia, Truly Asia With its population of 28.3 million, Malaysia offers a unique and vibrant blend of Asia’s major cultures - Malay, Chinese and Indian, plus 47 ethnic groups. This diversity is reflected in its cuisines, art and heritage, traditions, lifestyle and year-round festivals. Language Bahasa Malaysia is the official language and English is widely spoken. Most Malaysians are fluent in at least two languages including various Chinese dialects, Tamil and other ethnic languages or dialects. “No. 1 and classified as ‘Highly Proficient’ among non-native English speaking Asian countries” (English Proficiency Index Country Rankings 2013) Dynamic Experience • 28 minutes on the KLIA Ekspres, a high-speed rail service. Ref: www.klia.com.my Malaysia offers a wide variety of exotic and exciting experiences set in spectacular locations, such as the bustling capital city of Kuala Lumpur, 130 million-year-old lush tropical rainforests, wildlife sanctuaries, UNESCO World Heritage Cities (Penang and Malacca), and some of the world’s best resorts and idyllic beaches. • 45 minutes’ drive by highway “10th most travelled destinations in the world in 2012” Duration from KLIA to Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia Airlines is the national carrier of Malaysia and a full-fledged member of oneworld alliance that connects to over 850 destinations in 150 countries across the oneworld alliance network and domestic routes. Air Asia, a low-cost carrier, provides extensive connections within Malaysia and the region as well. Excellent Value for Money Malaysia offers excellent value for money, international standard products and services. “5th Most Price Competitive Country in the world for Travel 2013” (United Nations World Travel Organisation - UNWTO) Visa Requirements Visitors to Malaysia must hold a valid passport or travel document with a minimum validity of six months beyond the intended visiting period. Most nationalities do not require visas for social or business visits. For further information, please contact the nearest Malaysian diplomatic mission or Tourism Malaysia office - www.tourism.gov.my Immigration Department, Malaysia - www.imi.gov.my Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia - www.kln.gov.my (The World Economic Forum Travel and Tourism Competitive Index) 42 43 Map of Malaysia 2 hours 35 minutes THAILAND PERLIS Kangar Langkawi Island Alor Setar SOUTH CHINA SEA Perhentian Island Redang Island KEDAH PENANG Georgetown Layang-Layang Island Kota Bharu Kuala Terengganu KELANTAN TERENGGANU PERAK EAST MALAY SIA PENINSULAR MALAYSIA Ipoh Cameron Highlands Pangkor Island ‘Taman Negara’ National Park Miri 1 hour 45 minutes Genting Highlands SELANGOR PAHANG Kuala Lumpur Petaling Jaya Shah Alam NEGERI SEMBILAN Putrajaya Seremban ST Kota Kinabalu Labuan RA IT S OF MA LA CC Sandakan Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary SABAH Mulu National Park Sipadan Island Kuantan Tioman Island SARAWAK Port Dickson MELAKA Melaka City Mount Kinabalu Kuching JOHOR Semenggoh Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre Johor Bahru A SINGAPORE INDONESIA INDONESIA LEGEND International Airport Federal Capital Attractions Island City State Capital Information correct at time of printing. 44