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Malaysia
is one of Southeast Asia’s top travel destinations, possessing an endless range of attractions and activities that cater for the cosmopolitan shopper, cultural enthusiast, historical buff and nature-lover. Divided into Peninsular Malaysia in the West and East Malaysia, part of the Borneo archipelago, the country will allure you with the shopping experience of its modern cities, the splendour of its cultural arts and natural heritage of rich flora and fauna.

In the heart of Asia lie some of the world's most beautiful beaches, with sparkling sand and crystal waters. It would be an impossible task to describe every one of Malaysia's thousands of beautiful beaches. Ranging from the powdery stretches of sand that characterize the eastern coastline of Peninsular Malaysia to the black sand beach of Pantai Pasir Hitam and the smooth pebble beach of Pantai Batu Kerikil, Malaysia's shores offer more idyllic locales than one could explore in many lifetimes.

 

  
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Source from MYCEB

ETBMICE.com, 13 AUGUST 2010, THURSDAY

Malaysia Makes Top 5 in Asia Pacific Meetings Ranking

Kuala Lumpur Leaped 5 Spots to 22nd Position

 

MALAYSIA

2008

2009

Change

World Ranking

32

31

+1

Asia Pacific Ranking

8

7

+1

No. International Conventions

87

96

+9

KUALA LUMPUR

 

 

 

World Ranking

27

22

+5

Asia Pacific Ranking

8

5

+3

Source: International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA)

Kuala Lumpur leaped five spots to the 22nd position in the latest ICCA, International Congress and Convention Association city rankings, from 61 meetings (2008) to 72 meetings (2009), thereby placing it among the five leading meetings destination in Asia Pacific. Other cities in the top five include Singapore, Beijing, Seoul and Bangkok.
In the ICCA country rankings, Malaysia moved up one spot from 32nd in 2008 (87 meetings) to 31st with 92 meetings.
Commenting on the achievement, Mr Zulkefli Hj Sharif, CEO, Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) said, “The latest ICCA rankings reflect a growth in Malaysia’s association meetings business amidst challenging economic conditions last year.
“This is testimony to the growing popularity of the country as an international meetings destination and a recognition of Malaysia’s unique selling points by associations and meeting planners globally. This includes our strong track record for hosting successful meetings, excellent value for money proposition, world-class infrastructure and our warm Malaysian hospitality.
Mr Zulkefli added, “The improved city and country rankings are a result of stronger collaboration between MyCEB and its local industry partners in bid development and joint promotional efforts.
“The addition of new infrastructure in place, the upgrading and refurbishment exercises of hotels around the country, especially in Kuala Lumpur, has also helped us to grow the business for Malaysia.”
According to Mr Noor Ahmad Hamid, ICCA’s Regional Director Asia Pacific, “The annual ICCA rankings are much anticipated by convention destinations who use it as their benchmark or Key Performance Indicator (KPI). The competition is tough with new, emerging destinations who are proving their capabilities as host of international association meetings.”
In 2009, Malaysia welcomed over 1.18 million overseas business event visitors, contributing an estimated RM10 billion (USD3.1 billion, EUR2.5 billion, AUD3.6 billion) in visitor spend to the local economy. Some of the association meetings hosted include the 6th World Chambers Congress (1,056 delegates), 14th International Conference on Thinking (1,500 delegates) and the 7th Congress of Asian Pacific Society of Hypertension (1,500 delegates).
Founded in 1963, the International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA) is one of the world’s most prominent organizations in the world of international meetings. Based in Amsterdam, ICCA has over 900 members in around 85 countries. The ICCA rankings cover meetings organised by international associations which has a minimum of 50 attendees, take place on a regular basis and rotate between a minimum of three countries.


Source from MYCEB
www.cei.asia, 13 AUGUST 2010, THURSDAY


Malaysia announces event wins

Kuala Lumpur and Sarawak land international events

KUALA LUMPUR Malaysia has recently announced several major event wins.
The International Federation of Surveyors (FIG) General Assembly & International Congress will be held at the KLCC Convention Centre (the Centre) in 2014. The congress is expected to attract 3,000 national and international participants from more than 100 countries for the eight-day event beginning on May 9, 2014.

The Centre will also host 1,500 delegates for the 23rd Regional Congress of the International Society of Blood Transfusion, Asia from November 4-8, 2013.
The East Malaysian province of Sarawak has also won several events recently including the 7th Triennial Meeting of the Commonwealth Dental Association in 2012 (2,000 delegates), and the Asia Pacific Orthodontic Conference for 2014, for which it hosted the national event in April.

Both events will be hosted at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (pictured).

See the July/August issue of CEI Asia for the full story at www.cei.asia


 

 

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Sarawak Regatta
30 August 2010 Until 1 September 2010  

Historically and culturally significant, the Sarawak Regatta traces its origins to the days of the Rajah Charles Brooke. The regatta relives the former glory with traditional long boat and dragon boat races, as well as a host of traditional contests and games.

 
Merdeka Day Celebration
31 August 2010 Until 31 August 2010 

Malaysia’s 53rd national day will be celebrated with parades, firework displays, concerts and other interesting activities. Celebrations will be held throughout the country to mark this special occasion. Join in the festivities and share the joy as people from all walks of life come together as one.

 
Ramadan Bazaar
11 August 2010 Until 9 September 2010 

In conjunction with the Muslims’ fasting month of Ramadan, the Ramadan Bazaar is organised throughout the country. This bustling evening bazaar offers sumptuous delicacies for the breaking of fast.

 
Hari Raya Aidil Fitri
10 September 2010 Until 
11 September 2010 

After fasting from dawn to dusk for a month, Hari Raya Aidilfitri is a day that signifies victory for Muslims everywhere. On this special day, Muslims attend special morning prayers in mosques and visit the cemeteries of their loved ones. Decked in their traditional finery, friends and family from near and far come together to celebrate this joyous occasion. There will be lots of tasty delicacies to make the celebration memorable!

 
Malaysia Day
16 September 2010 Until 
16 September 2010   

Commemorate the establishment of the Malaysian federation on this date in 1963. It marked the joining together of Malaya, North Borneo, Sarawak, and Singapore to form Malaysia.

 
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