tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10071555556078067862024-03-12T22:31:31.583-07:00Malaysia HomestayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007155555607806786.post-40626654947142813142011-11-12T07:34:00.001-08:002011-11-12T07:37:35.803-08:00Malaysia School Holiday & Public Holiday 2012
Malaysia School Holidays & Public Holidays 2012 Calendar.
Update on 09-09-2011: School Holidays for both Malaysia and Singapore have been updated.
Malaysia School Holiday:
10.03.2012 - 18.03.2012
26.05.2012 - 10.06.2012
18.08.2012 - 26.08.2012
10.11.2012 - 01.01.2013
* In Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu, holidays start and end a day earlier
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007155555607806786.post-58348098042713886052011-11-12T07:30:00.001-08:002011-11-12T07:31:02.417-08:00Malaysia is Islamic tourist destinations
GEORGE TOWN: Malaysia is now among the top Islamic destinations of tourists, especially Muslims, because the country offers various services and halal products.
In relation to this, Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC) director-general Zainuddin Abdul Wahab said the centre was focusing on providing information and facilities sought by the Muslim community.
"There is much potential in Islamic tourism Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007155555607806786.post-88584124445126203752011-11-12T07:28:00.001-08:002011-11-12T07:29:42.443-08:00Most Sought After Tourist Destinations in Malaysia Malaysia is a booming tourist destination in Asia attracting tourists from across the world for its international standards of amenities and grandeur. Malaysia tourist attractions offer a great diversity of tourist destinations. The top ten Malaysia Tourist attractions comprise of the high profile city of Kuala Lumpur, Lankawi, Malacca, Penang, several beaches, national parks and many more.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007155555607806786.post-32264719649207958062011-11-12T07:17:00.001-08:002011-11-12T07:18:34.261-08:00Best 10 Place Shopping Destinations in Malaysia
If one would ask someone which is the best place to go shopping, Malaysia would definitely be on top of the list. Malaysia is one of the best shopping places in the world and everyone will definitely have fun shopping here.
Listed are the ten best places to shop around Malaysia:
1. 1 Utama Shopping center - located at Bandar Utama, which the locals called 1U. It is one of the best Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007155555607806786.post-63931385367898363922011-10-01T10:38:00.000-07:002011-11-12T07:21:35.104-08:00Philippines hit with second typhoon in a week
Manila, Philippines (CNN) -- Another typhoon made landfall in the Philippines on Saturday, just as the nation was recovering from deadly Typhoon Nesat.
Typhoon Nalgae, known locally as Quiel, slammed into the northern province of Aurora at about 9 a.m. Saturday, said Jun Galang, a local weather forecaster .
At least one person was killed in a landslide, authorities reported Saturday.
The Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007155555607806786.post-87983798184085059172011-09-11T01:54:00.001-07:002011-10-01T10:12:46.099-07:00Americans mark 10th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Americans on Sunday remembered the horror of Sept. 11, 2001, and the nearly 3,000 people who died in the hijacked plane attacks as authorities worked to ensure the emotional 10th anniversary was peaceful.
The second tower of the World Trade Center bursts into flames after being hit by a hijacked airplane in New York in this September 11, 2001 file photograph. (REUTERS/Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007155555607806786.post-90097058009287876322011-08-30T23:45:00.000-07:002011-11-12T07:23:13.591-08:00HOMESTAY UKAY PERDANA AMPANG
Ukay Perdana is a residential neighborhood situated in Ampang, very near the Kuala Lumpur city center is easily accessed through the MRR2 highway via Jalan
Ampang or the Ampang Elevated highway. Being in such a central location,
it is easy enough for residents to get anywhere in the city – KLCC is only a 10-minute drive away, and so is Ampang Point. Its location is also easily accessedUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007155555607806786.post-69888286907291331532011-04-26T08:13:00.000-07:002011-04-26T10:06:42.984-07:00Bhangarh: The most haunted place in India
Bhangarh is a place on way from Jaipur to Alwar city in Rajasthan state of India. Today Bhangarh is known for its ruins where nobody dares to stay after sunset. Looking through history we find that this town was established by Madho Singh, younger brother of King Akbar’s General Raja Man Singh, in 1631. But the city seems to have been abandoned in a hurry some centuries later.
The local Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007155555607806786.post-11259855612311149212011-04-26T08:06:00.000-07:002011-11-12T07:19:48.890-08:0010 Hot Holiday Destination
Whether you are looking for a holiday now or planning one for the future, this list will help you make the right choice. I have selected some of the best holiday destinations from around the world, focusing on a particular aspect of each place. So, here you have it: 10 hot holiday destinations, In no particular order:
1. The Maldives
For: Relaxation
The Maldives is an island nation in Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007155555607806786.post-61476326997644579522011-04-25T07:48:00.000-07:002011-04-25T07:48:54.922-07:00KLCC AquariaThis "ocean of discovery" is unveiled at the Aquaria KLCC right in the heart of the city. It is the first commercial aquarium in the Federal capital and a wonderful place to spend the school holidays with the family.
It's a RM60 million aquarium featuring some 5,000 aquatic and marine animal exhibits of over 150 different species from Malaysia and around the world some caught, some Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007155555607806786.post-79376650104661308892011-04-13T10:42:00.000-07:002011-11-12T07:20:05.291-08:00Alonso : Vettel's Red Bull, seem to be out of reach nowApr.13 (GMM) The double time champion Fernando Alonso says reigning champion
and current title leader Sebastian Vettel is presently out of reach given his
existing form. Vettel has enjoyed a wonderful start to the season, with two
poles and two wins in as many races so far.
The Spaniard finished a fourth place in the Australian GP and a sixth in Malaysia."As we had already seen inUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007155555607806786.post-31293355327146902552011-04-09T13:50:00.000-07:002011-04-26T10:08:09.195-07:00F1 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix: Fernando Alonso tells us a lap on the track
F1 2011 Malaysian Grand Prix: Fernando Alonso tells us a lap on
the track in Malaysia.
The Formula One comes to the second stage of the season
at the Malaysian circuit of Sepang.
The track Asia, designed by German
architect Hermann Tilke, designer of all the new
tracks which since 1998 have
been included in the calendar of Formula One.
It was with Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007155555607806786.post-17589623670826002712011-03-27T07:41:00.000-07:002011-03-27T07:52:26.941-07:00F1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix 2011
F1 Petronas Malaysia Grand PrixApril 8 – 10, 2011
The 13th edition of the Petronas Malaysian F1 Grand Prixwill feature 56 laps with a total race distance of more than 190 miles. With its extreme hot and wet conditions, the Sepang International Circuit tests the skills of the world's finest racers to the limit.
 Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007155555607806786.post-70236181465164194462011-01-20T11:40:00.000-08:002011-04-25T07:37:38.555-07:00Zoo Negara"With some 5,000 animals from over 400 species of mammals, amphibians, birds, reptiles and fish, Zoo Negara is considered as one of the most exciting zoos in Southeast Asia. The zoo also has an impressive aquarium display, a primate park and a reptile house."
Zoo Negara is the first national zoo in Malaysia. It was opened in 1963. Until now, the Zoo is owned and operated by Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007155555607806786.post-55667660885126154502010-05-07T16:42:00.000-07:002011-05-07T16:44:30.189-07:00Putrajaya
Located south of Kuala Lumpur, this newly developed city is the home to most of Malaysia’s government offices.
Interesting places to visit:
Perdana Putra, Putra Bridge, Putra Mosque, Seri Wawasan Bridge
Estimated population: 50,000
Geographical coordinates: 2°55′ N, 101°40′ E
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007155555607806786.post-88620247140265888822010-03-21T17:40:00.000-07:002011-03-27T09:00:24.223-07:00Sipadan Island
Pulau Sipadan - The jewel in the crown of diving in Malaysia and with good reason. Sipadan is a tiny oceanic island less than an hour from the mainland where nutrient-rich currents bring food which brings fish, which brings bigger fish in the marine food chain, which brings more and more fish, sharks and turtles.
The dive sites are peppered around the island and none is more than a Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007155555607806786.post-5755862687150715652010-03-21T17:21:00.000-07:002011-03-27T07:53:22.542-07:00Heeren Street and Jonker Street Malacca
Jonker Street is also known as Jalan Hang Jebat. This street used to be an affluent street during the Dutch colonial period. Today, Jonker Street is a very popular street in Melacca for its antiques. Visitors can see rows of antique shops holding a variety of antique pieces. These beautiful authentic artifacts and relics attract many antique hunters and collectors from all over the Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007155555607806786.post-44002917083604152392010-03-20T13:32:00.000-07:002011-03-27T07:53:50.110-07:00Batu CavesThis giant caves were first discovered in 1878 by the American William Hornaday. Today the caves are the main tourist attraction. You have to climb 272 steps to reach the main cave which is called The Cathedral or Temple Cave. This cave is 180 meters long and 100 metres high. This enormous chamber has some openings in the vaulted ceilings, and the day lightUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007155555607806786.post-10859771845149832812010-03-20T13:23:00.000-07:002011-03-27T07:54:22.934-07:00Merdeka Square - The Birthplace of MalaysiaAt midnight on 31 August 1957 became Malysia independent nation. A flag was hoisted on the giant 100 metres (328 ft) flagpole on Merdeka Square - an 8.2 hectare area of great historical interest. Merdeka is Malay for independence, and the flag ceremony signified the independence of the country from British rule. Originally, this area was the focal point of colonial Kuala Lumpur - it was Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007155555607806786.post-60138651211106208902010-03-20T13:13:00.000-07:002011-03-27T07:55:13.223-07:00Petronas Twin TowersOne of the most impressive pieces of architecture in the world is the magnificent 452 metres high Petronas Twin Towers, that are linked by a walk-bridge at the 41st floor.
Built in 1998, tt is ranked (2009) to be the world’s third tallest building. It has 88 floors an dis 452m/1,483 ft high. The towers were designed by Cesar Pelli and have an Islamic influence, that Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007155555607806786.post-12731777148374115252010-03-20T13:10:00.000-07:002011-03-27T07:55:52.153-07:00King´s Palace (Istana Negara)Surrounded by a beautiful park, green lawns and ponds the King´s Palace, Istana Negara, is the official residence of the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong, a Malay title usually translated as "Supreme Head”. You can watch the Palace from outside the main gate where the Royal Guards, dressed in white Malay as well as red British inspired uniforms, are guarding the main gate on horse and on foot.The Unknownnoreply@blogger.com