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Malaysia Makes Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Countries to Travel in 2014

NEW YORK – Lonely Planet recently released their Best in Travel 2014 list and named Malaysia, with its diverse array of culinary treats, culture and activities, as the number 10 destination to visit. With just 40 days left until the official start of Visit Malaysia Year 2014 (VMY2014)—one of the factors that aided Malaysia into making the list; the country anxiously awaits to welcome an anticipated 28 million visitors next year!

Furthermore, Malaysia will be breaking ground in 2014 with the opening of a new terminal for budget carriers at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA); another factor that places Malaysia on the list. Once this massive project is completed, the new terminal, KLIA2, will be the largest low-cost carrier terminal in the world, incorporating 60 gates, eight remote stands and 80 aerobridges, plus space for 225 premium retail outlet stores. By May, competitive fares will be offered by airlines such as AirAsia, Firefly and new operator Malindo Air.

A Visit Malaysia Year 2014 website solely dedicated to VMY2014 was also launched to help travelers plan for an exciting and memorable trip to Malaysia. The site is filled with information on upcoming events and festivals, on where to eat and shop, and a number of other happenings in the country in 2014.

The website and airport terminal are geared to make traveling throughout Malaysia more convenient for its visitors; especially when accessing East Malaysia, or Malaysian Borneo – home to the states of Sabah and Sarawak! It is on the Malaysian Borneo side where visitors have the opportunity to experience wildlife, lush greenery, pristine waters for diving and off-the-beaten path adventure—the last reason Malaysia made the list.

Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board or Tourism Malaysia is an agency under the Ministry of Tourism & Culture, Malaysia. Tourism Malaysia's objective is to promote Malaysia as an outstanding tourist destination and aims to showcase Malaysia's unique wonders, attractions and cultures. In 2014, Malaysia will celebrate its fourth Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) with the theme “Celebrating 1Malaysia Truly Asia.” The VMY 2014 promotional campaign has started this year with a series of year-long special events and activities leading to VMY 2014.

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Visit Malaysia Year 2014 Grand Launch is Almost Here

LOS ANGELES –Visitors are invited to come and celebrate the grand launch of Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) 2014 on January 4th at Merdeka Square Kuala Lumpur where a dazzling display of fireworks and pyrotechnics effects will fill Malaysia’s skyline with festive colors. This much-awaited evening will mark the official commencement of VMY 2014.

Merdeka Square will come alive with cultural music, cultural performances, 1Fabulous Street Food galore, impressive 3D mapping and multimedia showcase—a night definitely worth experiencing! The launch of VMY 2014 promises to be one of the nation’s most captivating moments in celebrating 1Malaysia Truly Asia! 



From aromatic Malay dishes to piping hot Chinese delicacies and spicy Indian fare, Malaysia is a food lover’s paradise! The 1Fabulous Street Food festival will allow visitors to taste stapled Malaysian dishes from different regions of Malaysia—a must for all foodies! On the list of ‘must-try’ at the food festival are char kay teow and satay, of course!

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Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board or Tourism Malaysia is an agency under the Ministry of Tourism & Culture, Malaysia. Tourism Malaysia's objective is to promote Malaysia as an outstanding tourist destination and aims to showcase Malaysia's unique wonders, attractions and cultures. In 2014, Malaysia will celebrate its fourth Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) with the theme “Celebrating 1Malaysia Truly Asia.” The VMY 2014 promotional campaign has started this year with a series of year-long special events and activities leading to VMY 2014.

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Website: www.tourismmalaysia.ca

Strong Global Performance Leads to Malaysia Twin Deal ++ Campaign Extension

NEW YORK – The Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) announced that the successful rewards program for Meeting & Incentive groups, the Malaysia Twin Deal ++ (MTD ++), has been extended until June 2014, due to popular demand and strong global performance.

Named after the iconic Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, MTD++ is an effort supporting Tourism Malaysia’s objective to welcome 28 million tourists to experience the country’s unique culture and recognized hospitality under the Visit Malaysia 2014 campaign.

The successful campaign has been offering rewards for both incentive planners and participants, and enhances the travel experience for incentive groups and international corporate meetings through its twin programs, Deal 1 and Deal 2. Exclusive privileges included in Deal 1 for delegates range from welcome gifts, and Malaysian cultural performances, to local “Makan-Makan” cuisine experiences. Deal 2 offers exciting incentive rewards for meeting planners such as a vacation for two in Kuala Lumpur, accommodations at a 5-star hotel, and an Apple iPad mini. This is applicable for agents who bring in an accumulative 500+ participants.

In addition, MTD++ has collaborated with participating hotels in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Sabah and Sarawak to include special benefits to corporate groups. These special value-add items include discounts on meeting packages, complimentary rooms and free welcome amenities. The impressive line-up of participants includes over 30 high-end hotels including The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur, Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu, Hilton Kuching Hotel, and Berjaya Tioman Resort.

To qualify for MTD++, all confirmed bookings must be made by June 30, 2014 for group arrivals this year. To find out more about MTD++, meeting planners and incentive agents can visit http://www.myceb.com.my/promotions .

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Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board or Tourism Malaysia is an agency under the Ministry of Tourism & Culture, Malaysia. Tourism Malaysia's objective is to promote Malaysia as an outstanding tourist destination and aims to showcase Malaysia's unique wonders, attractions and cultures. This year, Malaysia celebrates its fourth Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) with the theme “Celebrating 1Malaysia Truly Asia.”