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Website: www.tourismmalaysiausa.com

Tourism Malaysia launches Malaysia Specialist Program
through Travel Agent University

Los Angeles – Tourism Malaysia USA is pleased to announce the debut of the new Malaysia Specialist Travel Agent Certification course! This latest trade tool, available to travel agents through Travel Agent University, aims to raise awareness and help sell packages to Malaysia during Visit Malaysia Year 2014.

By becoming a Malaysia Specialist, agents will gain knowledge of the diverse and fascinating Malaysian culture—full of festivals, adventures and natural wonders. They will also gain more insight on the country’s striking contrasts of modernity and wildlife; for instance, not only is Malaysia home to the world’s tallest twin towers, the Petronas Twin Towers, but it’s also home to the world’s largest flower, the rafflesia.

Graduates of the course also qualify for special rewards and exciting incentives. For top producing agents, there will be monthly drawings and a grand prize sweepstakes, consisting of a land + airfare trip to Malaysia for one lucky winner plus a guest. In order to qualify for the sweepstakes, agents will need to enter their bookings in the Malaysia Specialist Agent Portal.

Travel Agent University training courses are free for all accredited travel agents, working for a travel agency recognized by IATA, ARC or CLIA. In order to take part in the Malaysia specialist course, agents must first register on Travel Agent University. Registration allows for accurate delivery of graduates’ diplomas, special offers and access to the latest information on special features and program updates.

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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.”

Contact: Lauren Halley
Tel: 213-683-2120
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Website: www.tourismmalaysiausa.com

Tourism Malaysia Launches Sweepstakes in Partnership with YEO’s Featuring a Grand Prize Trip to Malaysia

LOS ANGELES – Tourism Malaysia has partnered with Yeo’s, an authentic Malaysian food product company to launch a travel sweepstakes. To enter, participants simply visit vmy2014withyeos.com and fill out the short entry form, no purchase is necessary.

Two grand prize winners will enjoy a four night vacation package for two to Malaysia, which includes roundtrip airfare, ground transportation, accommodations in Kuala Lumpur and a comprehensive city tour. In addition to the grand prize, participants are also eligible to win monthly cash prizes of $200, $100 and $50. The sweepstakes runs through October 31st 2014 and is open to all United States residents 18 years and older.

YEO’s soymilk and Chrysanthemum tea have been branded specifically for the sweepstakes. The packaging includes specific details about contest entry and prizes. YEO’s products are sold in many national supermarkets, ethnic supermarkets and online.

The sweepstakes website also features visitor information and an array of travel packages to Malaysia. The packages range form quick three-day city tours to inclusive 11-day excursions.

Azilina Azni Zainal Abidin, Vice President Western USA for Tourism Malaysia stated, “Tourism Malaysia is happy to collaborate with YEO’s in promoting Visit Malaysia Year 2014. The winners of the contest will get to explore authentic and unique Malaysian hospitality. Our multicultural population offers tourists a rich and memorable experience.”

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For more information, please contact Lauren Halley at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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.”