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Around midnight. Almost silent, apart from the semi-sibilant rustling of the leaves. And dark, profoundly, pitch-black, cannot see a finger one centimetre in front of own your nose, dark.

Waiting. But for what? Then, a slight whisper filters back from the front of the line. Look down! And with the total removal of light for the last few moments meaning that our eyes are as accustomed as they will ever be to the darkness, we can just about make it out. read more…

Plaza Premium Lounge is the first public access transit lounge open to all classes of travelers regardless of airlines. The lounge is located at the Satellite Building that caters for international arrivals and departures in Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The lounge operates 24 hours a day, and provides amenities and services to ease your tiredness after long haul travel, to enhance your physical well-being, and rejuvenate your senses in preparation for your next destination. read more…

Batu Caves is a limestone hill to the north of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia which has a series of caves and cave temples. It takes its name from the Sungai Batu or Batu River, which flows past the hill. Batu Caves is also the name of the nearby village. read more…

Sunway Lagoon is a major amusement park in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is known for its thrilling rides in both the water park and the adjacent dry park. Sunway Lagoon Theme Park is internationally known as an award-winning tourist landmark and a venue for adventure and fun. read more…

If you are going abroad, then it is important to get travel insurance. If you have problems or become ill whilst abroad then that insurance could literally save your life. However, you shouldn’t get the first travel insurance policy that looks tempting. You need to make sure that you have the right level of cover and that you get a good price. Here are some tips on how to get the most out of travel insurance: read more…

The Malaysian Finance Minister in presenting The Budget 2007, emphasized that this Budget was tailored to meet the people’s needs to help reduce their burden of expenditure owing to the rising cost of living. That the incentives provided by the government, would be given to all, regardless of race or creed. That the government would always continue to find ways and means to help the people cushion the impact of rising inflation so that they could live comfortably. Some of the interesting highlights of the Budget are:- read more…

Tax exemption for tour operators provided in Budget 2007 will be a shot in the arm for the country’s multi-billion ringgit tourism industry.

Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Adnan Tengku Mansor said the exemption would create a positive spillover effect to the ministry’s efforts to further develop the country’s tourism sector.

More people would be keen to be involved in the sector as tour operators to capitalise on the more conducive business environment, he told Bernama on Friday.

Abdullah, in tabling Budget 2007 today, announced the extension of income tax exemption to 2011 for tour operators who handle at least 500 foreign tourists and 1,200 sightseers. The tax exemption was due to expire end of this year. read more…

Sarawak will focus on its many natural attractions in efforts to bring in more tourists.

Chief Minister Tan Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud said that this was the more logical approach as it could not build up the industry based on the general approach due to its small size. read more…

‘Real’ racers out to clean up image

BY day, Along Remy ferries his businessman employer around the city in a Mercedes Benz, closely observing traffic rules.

By night, he is a speed demon, pushing his motorcycle beyond what its 110cc four-stroke engine was designed for.

Along heads a band of about 300 like-minded bikers, Mat Rempit, who travel the streets at night.

They leave a trail of acrid fumes in their wake, the buzzsaw echoes of modified exhausts reverberating through neighbourhoods.

However, Along insists that he and his friends are not the crazy street racers who treat highways as their personal race-tracks, terrifying road users with their antics late into the night. read more…

Petaling Street is a Chinatown located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Chinese Malaysians call it Chi-Cheong-Kai in Cantonese. It is infamous for pirated clothes and accessories along with bootleg DVDs and CDs. Petaling Street however does not exclusively offer pirated products. Haggling is a common sight here and the place is usually crowded with locals as well as tourists. The area has dozens of restaurants and food stalls, serving local favourites such as Hokkien mee, BBQ fish, assam Laksa and curry noodles. read more…