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 About Malaysia Special Interest Holiday : Page 2

 

Angling
 

Malaysia is a prime tropical paradise that presents the angler with an opportunity to discover one of the world's top game fishing destinations.  Endowed with a wide variety of marine and inland angling destinations, Malaysia host a plethora of fish species in both environments.  The west coast of Peninsular Malaysia bordering the Andaman Sea and Straits of Malacca, with water rarely exceeding 100m in depth, produces quality table fish such as groupers, snappers and

Malaysia As A Special Interest Holiday - Angling

threadfins, to name a few. 
 

In contrast, the east coast of the peninsula is the home of many big game fish, the Black Marlin being the most famous.  Other renowned fighting fish include the Giant Trevally, Sailfish, Dolphin fish, Cobia, Barracuda and Narrow barred Mackerel.  The Borneo coasts of Sabah and Sarawak bordering the South China Sea are home to some of Malaysia's finest blue water fishing, with the island of Labuan centrally located close to the prime fishing areas.

 
 
Homestay
 

In the Malaysian Homestay programme, you will get to experience life in kampung or traditional village.  With an open mind, you will be exposed to a fascinating culture rarely glimpsed in urban neighbourhoods.  You will established a bond with your family foster family and get acquainted with the village elders.  Be part of their family and experience traditional hospitality at its best.  Homestay villages can be found around the country.

 
 
Spa's
 

Malaysia is home to some of the top spas in the world, including the world-famous Spa Village at the Pangkor Laut Resort on Pangkor Laut Island.  Most spa are located on beach resorts with a number also sprouting up in city centres.  With trained masseuses and a menu of traditional herbs

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and fragrances, you are assured of being pampered like royalty, while your body and mind, relax and rejuvenate.  Besides luxurious bath treatments, scrubs, massages, facials, manicures and pedicures, a whole host of relaxing facilities such as saunas, steam rooms and Jacuzzis await you!

 
 
Health & Medical Tourism
 

Medical tourism offers competitive medical and hospital charges for top quality medical care.  Foreign patients consider Malaysia a wise choice due to the state-of-the-art private medical centre in the country.  These establishments are well equipped and staffed to served the healthcare needs of people from all over the world.  After a surgery or treatment or during the recuperating period, the patients become tourists, enjoying a spot of sightseeing, playing a round of golf or two, or going for spa treatments.

 
 

 
Incentive Holidays
 

From the country's unique and fascinating attractions to its warm and friendly people, Malaysia is indeed a dream incentive holiday destination.  Theme parties can be arranged in various settings creating a fun and entertaining atmosphere for incentive travelers.  Come during one of the many festivals and events in the country to experience colourful Malaysia.

 
 
Culinary Tours
 

Come and be part of the traditional Malay cooking experience!  Join a culinary tour where you can be part of a cooking workshop conduced by local chefs in their homes.  Brush up on your culinary skills as you learn the fine art of Malay cooking.  Enjoy the sumptuous meal prepared afterward with your food expert.  Visitors can also go on a market tour to shop for local ingredients upon request.  Tour to factories to see how food is processed can also be arranged.  Also, food lovers may want to stay on during the country's annual food and fruits fiesta to learn more about Malaysia's glorious fare.

 
 
Shopping Spree
 

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Shopping is an increasingly exciting part of a Malaysian Holiday.  There are few complains about prices, range of goods and facilities.  Malls usually open from 10am to 10pm but boutiques may operate shorter hours.  Prices are fixed in department stores but elsewhere bargaining is worth trying.  Some of the city's main shopping complexes with a wide range of goods are Lot 10, Suria KLCC, Star Hill, Sungai Wang Plaza, Berjaya Times Square, City Square, KL Plaza, The Mall and Sogo.  In the suburbs, One Utama, Mid Valley Megamall, Subang Parade and Sunway Pyramid are popular.

 

Central market is a good place to scout for souvenirs, handicrafts and antiques.  The Cultural Craft Complex in Jalan Conlay sells a comprehensive selection of handicrafts like batik, songket, pewter, baskets and beadwork.  Chinatown is a shoppers paradise and bargaining is essential to secure bargains.  Popular local shopping experiences include night markets or pasar malam where merchants set up temporary stalls to sell farm produce, snacks, clothing and household goods.

 

Malaysia has a Mega Sale Carnival once a year where you can hunt for the best bargains available.  Whether  it's east coast batik, carved mask from Borneo, Sarawakian cotton or a Kelantanese wayang kulit puppet, there's a myriad of uniquely Malaysian products.

 

Malacca is an antique shoppers paradise with stores selling old wares from the region.  Malacca's shopping focus is in the antique shops along Jalan Hang Jebat (Jonker's Street) and Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lok.  Duty-free destinations like airports as well as Langkawi and Labuan provide excellent bargains.

 
 

 
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