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		<title>Smart Holiday Packages in Malaysia</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[It has been truly said that if you wish to experience the true essence of Asia, then come to Malaysia, the country of vibrancy, color, and culture. It is one of those outstanding tourist destinations that offer its visitors with the best of the both old and new world. Holidaying couples and families keep flocking [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It has been truly said that if you wish to experience the true essence of Asia, then come to Malaysia, the country of vibrancy, color, and culture. It is one of those outstanding tourist destinations that offer its visitors with the best of the both old and new world. Holidaying couples and families keep flocking to this lovely part of the world throughout the year. Getting to the country is very easy as it is connected with its International airports; and getting around is easy too as it has advanced and well developed means of transportation.</p>
<p>The country is situated close to equator; consequently it experiences a warm weather. But similar to most Southeast Asia countries, this region&#8217;s sun-shining days are intermittent by the Monsoon season which ranges from November till February, every year. Malaysia is a rich land packed with beaches, island, exotic villages and modern cities. The beaches offer the visitors with a wide variety of interesting activities such as scuba diving; fishing; swimming; snorkeling; and many more.</p>
<p>Some of the popular islands of the region are Pangkor, Penang (Pulau Pinang), Perhentian Islands, Redang Island, Sipadan Island, and Tioman Island. The country is also dotted with breathtaking national parks such as Bako National Park, Batang Ai National Park, Endau Rompin National Park, Gunung Gading National Park, Kubah National Park, and Taman Negara National Park.</p>
<p>These national parks make for the perfect sightseeing spots where visitors can recreate and relax. The country is famous for its mouthwatering traditional delicacies. Some of the most famous Malay cuisines available in this region include Nasi lemak, Rendang, Sambal, Satay, and Mee rebus. Malay desserts are also lip smacking delights. Visitors will also find Chinese and Indian cuisines at the restaurants. Come and explore this mystical and welcoming country, make your holiday in Malaysia really memorable.</p>
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		<title>Useful Tips For Travelling To Malaysia</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:17:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For those looking for a different cultural experience, or even just a great holiday destination, then adding Malaysia to your travel list will not disappoint. A Malaysian holiday can be a relaxed resort style getaway on one of the islands such as Sabah or Langkawi, bargain shopping and sight-seeing in the capital Kuala Lumpur, or [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For those looking for a different cultural experience, or even just a great holiday destination, then adding Malaysia to your travel list will not disappoint. A Malaysian holiday can be a relaxed resort style getaway on one of the islands such as Sabah or Langkawi, bargain shopping and sight-seeing in the capital Kuala Lumpur, or perhaps a combination of both to let you experience the diversity of this amazing country. For first time travelers to Malaysia there are several tips that will make your holiday less stressful and infinitely more enjoyable, such as: </p>
<p>Check Health Warnings: Before leaving for Malaysia visit your family doctor to check health warnings for the area you intend to visit. If you intend to do any hiking or rainforest walks then you will need to start taking malaria tablets around a week before your departure. Your family doctor will be able to advise of any other precautions or medications that you need. </p>
<p>Airport Transfers: By far the easiest and cheapest way to get from the airport into the capital is via the KLIA Express (airport express train). The train is very modern with video screens showing points of interest and things to do in Malaysia while you enjoy a comfortable ride into Kuala Lumpur in around 35 minutes. Using a bus or taxi transfer will normally take around one hour by comparison and cost a little more. An added convenience when using the KLIA Express to connect with a departing flight is the facility to book your luggage onto your flight from the central train station in Kuala Lumpur (providing you do this at least 2.5 hours before your flight). </p>
<p>Taxi Fares:  Always ask how much the fare will be to get to your destination before getting into the taxi. Taxi fares in Malaysia are for the most part quite reasonable however at times a naive traveler can be easy pickings, especially on a return trip from an outlying area so be sure to ask for the cost of the fare beforehand and if it seems too high then you can usually find another taxi to get a better deal. The exception to this however is during peak hours in Kuala Lumpur when you will pay more because of traffic delays. Your hotel concierge can advise you on what the busiest traffic times are likely to be. Planning your movements around the capital outside of these times will save you money if you&#8217;re on a tight budget. </p>
<p>Buy personal items from a supermarket : Make purchases of personal care items such as sunscreen, toothpaste or bottled water from a local supermarket instead of the resort or hotel where you are staying. Although the prices of these items may not seem too expensive you will normally find a supermarket or small convenience store somewhere close to the resort where these items are up to a third of the price that you will pay at the resort. Any money you save on these purchases can be used for souvenir shopping instead. </p>
<p>Restaurants: When you&#8217;re staying in regional areas and choosing somewhere to eat keep in mind that you are no longer in a western country. Malaysia is a relatively poor country which is more evident in outlying areas than it is in the capital. While in your home country a restaurant in a run down looking building could indicate a possible health risk this is not the case in regional areas of Malaysia as many of the buildings are old because of the general poverty of the population. The best guide for choosing a restaurant is if the local people are happy eating there it is a good indication that the food is safe. </p>
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		<title>Tourist Attractions To Visit During Your Holidays In Malaysia</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:15:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The name Malaysia itself suggests that the country is a minuscule of the large Asia. Truly Asia is not wrong in any aspect when we refer to Malaysia. The diversity of culture and the various tourist destinations make Malaysia a unique travel experience. This is a country full of tropical islands, hill stations in Gentry [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The name Malaysia itself suggests that the country is a minuscule of the large Asia. Truly Asia is not wrong in any aspect when we refer to Malaysia. The diversity of culture and the various tourist destinations make Malaysia a unique travel experience. This is a country full of tropical islands, hill stations in Gentry and Cameron Highlands, tropical rain forests, pristine pure beaches and not to forget the city of Kuala Lumpur. </p>
<p>Tourist attractions in Kelantan are Kota Bahru, which is its capital city. It is a bustling town famous for its culture and crafts. Jahan Mahmud has a cultural centre, which is the living heritage of Kelantan. The Royal Museum is called Istana Batu and was built during the reign of Sultan Ismail. It has a wide range of silverware, furniture and bedroom items on the display. The war museum in Kelantan dates back to 1912 and has many Japanese memorabilia and documents on display. The best time to visit Kelantan is February to May. The July Festival also attracts many tourists. </p>
<p>Malacca the seaside city is 147 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur. The culture here is a mix of Portuguese and Chinese. History says that Malacca was a strategic midway point that provided the link between China and India. It has therefore developed into an international commerce hub. The best time to visit Malaysia is from January to February. Malacca is well connected by road and rail. The airport is situated 9.5 kilometres north at Batu Berendam. </p>
<p>Penang is a small beautiful island state of Malaysia. It is a very popular holiday destination with tourists attracted to its golden beaches, delicious cuisine and warm seas. There are many places to visit in Penang namely Georgetown City, Clock Tower, First Cornwallis, Kromtan Tower, Wat Chayamangakaram Temple, Kek Lok Si, Snake Temple, Sri Mariamman Temple, Penang Hill, Khoo Kongri, and Penang Bridge. There are some luxurious holiday villas in Penang right next to the sea. </p>
<p>Sarawak the largest state in Malaysia is the land of the fabled white elephants. It is also the home of hornbills and orangutan and hornbill. Sarawak has a diverse ecosystem found nowhere else in the world and it attracts many tourists to see this ecosystem. There are many national parks which are very popular with tourists. Many tourists visit Musuem, Sunday Open Market, Kuching, Skrang River Safaru, Pepper Plantations, Cultural Village, Santuborg Fishing Village and the famous caves.</p>
<p>Malaysia is a beautiful country to visit on your holidays and you are guaranteed a warm and friendly welcome from its people. It has some fabulous holiday home accommodation available to rent from their owners. It is said that some of the best holiday villas in the world are in Malasia. In fact, these attractions are already drawing millions of tourists in the island round the year. </p>
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		<title>A Top Small Business Opportunity In Malaysia</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:12:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the rising cost of living in Malaysia, especially since the recent fuel hike, one who have a day job might be finding themselves living on a shoe string budget in the city. The best small business ideas are in the field of network marketing where it is inexpensive for you to enter and the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With the rising cost of living in Malaysia, especially since the recent fuel hike, one who have a day job might be finding themselves living on a shoe string budget in the city. The best small business ideas are in the field of network marketing where it is inexpensive for you to enter and the rewards are high. An individual can start with any of these companies as low as RM99 and work themselves up to an income of over RM3000 in no time. You don&#8217;t need a lot of money for a head start into network marketing. All you will need is a bit of desire, a small business plan such as goals and a plan of action and a good team to support you. </p>
<p>The opportunities in small business such as a network marketing opportunity are huge. You can earn a few hundreds dollars a week or aim to earn a few thousand a week. It&#8217;s an even playing field that allow an average individual to succeed. You can use a number of ways to market your business and the ideas are many. You may consider doing a part of your network marketing business online as many of the companies offer their distributors a website portal to have a web presence where you can choose to market products on the web. </p>
<p>Some of the best small based business opportunities are to get involved with a company as it opens for business in your country. In Malaysia this opportunity arises daily as it&#8217;s quite fashionable for companies to spring up as mushrooms only to die as the competition gets hard. To make money chose a company that has a proven track history and learn everything about its products, its business plan before you start sharing the benefits with others. </p>
<p>People get attracted to your home based business opportunity looking at your integrity as well as the income the company can give them for their efforts. A network marketing business can provide a handsome profitable income that could turn residual over a period of time as the network of customers increase. You may do a search for the top network marketing companies if you are considering taking up a part time career in home based business. There are a number of publications on the net that you can do your due diligence from. </p>
<p>The&#8221; how to&#8221; make money through network marketing is not so important when you are starting out. You must be very clear why you want to get into a secondary income stream. It&#8217;s certainly going to be a bit taxing on you as you may have to give up a bit of free time to get this off the ground. Though the entry into a network marketing company maybe rather low it certainly does not mean that your future income is capped. Network companies are considered as high income producing business opportunities these days. It is proven that more millionaires are created by network marketing than any other type of business opportunity. </p>
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		<title>All About Arts And Crafts In Malaysia</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:08:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[What do you know about Malaysia? If you said that Malaysia is a Malay country with a small size in the map, you are absolutely wrong. For those who used to come to Malaysia will never forget how Malaysia can develop with varieties and millions of culture, belief and customs.Malaysia is the dwelling place of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What do you know about Malaysia? If you said that Malaysia is a Malay country with a small size in the map, you are absolutely wrong. For those who used to come to Malaysia will never forget how Malaysia can develop with varieties and millions of culture, belief and customs.Malaysia is the dwelling place of so many ethnic groups. And this diversity is reflected in the arts and crafts. Music, dance, paintings and sculpture are the mirror of the society. The arts and crafts signify what Malaysia is all about. You have a good look at them and they will tell you a lot about the country.</p>
<p>Music :So many influences make the music of Malaysia distinct. Influence of Indonesia, Thailand, Portugal and China is obvious. Popular music varies from region to region. Ghazals are popular in almost whole of Malaysia where as folk music is more popular in Malacca. Zapin music is another music which is popular throughout the region.</p>
<p>Heritage in Museums : Malaysia has rich heritage and artefacts related to the past have found place in museums. There are various museums in Malaysia where you can witness the glorious past. The National Museum, located outside Perdana Lake Gardens in Malaysia, gives one glimpses of the country&#8217;s rich art and culture. When you visit the museum, you can see exhibits of the local culture and tradition, currency and the economic activities of the place. There are various galleries in the museum and each gallery has its own theme. </p>
<p>The Islamic Arts Museum is Southeast&#8217;s Asia&#8217;s largest Museum of Islamic art. The Museum is located in Jalan Lembah Perdana in Malaysia. Islamic art from Persia, Middle East, Asia, China and the Malay World can be seen in the Islamic Arts Museum. Another highlight of the museum is its building, which gives an Islamic feeling by its details and not by its structure.</p>
<p>Philharmonic Hall: Classical music can be best enjoyed in the Philharmonic Hall which is located at the Petronas Twin Towers. The hall has modern sitting arrangements, and is the home to the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra. Programs are conducted both by local and international artists. It&#8217;s an ideal place for spending some leisure time.</p>
<p>Famous Crafts : Major arts of the country are Batik, Songket, Woodcarving, Menkuang, Kite Making, Keris, Boat Making and Ratan Weaving. Batik are colored designs on cotton or silk, produced by using wax on the uncolored part of the textiles. Songket is a form of craft which is generally used during special occasions. It is said to have descended from the Pattani courts. Known as cloth of gold, it is created by weaving threads with gold and silver strands. Woodcarving is the oldest traditional crafts which is applied in the designs of pilars, window shutters, doors, shutters and furniture of houses and palaces. </p>
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		<title>Great Holiday Experience In Malaysia</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 07:03:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Malaysia is located on the Asian peninsula and the island of Borneo. Culturally and historically rich person that this ground makes for a great destination of tourists. It is a very fascinating country; modern yet engrossed in old traditions and culture. Malaysia is moving on towards modernization but yet at its own pace keeping the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Malaysia is located on the Asian peninsula and the island of Borneo. Culturally and historically rich person that this ground makes for a great destination of tourists. It is a very fascinating country; modern yet engrossed in old traditions and culture. Malaysia is moving on towards modernization but yet at its own pace keeping the tradition and culture still alive among its people. Malaysia is a country that exhibits great values, culture and tradition just like other Asian countries. It offers great blend of Asia&#8217;s three oldest civilizations- Malay, Chinese and Indian.</p>
<p>Malaysia is admired by international tourist for its excellent beaches; number of marine parks where dazzling corals and many aquatic species like the moray eels, the clown fish, black-tip sharks etc are in profusion. Malaysia tourism bestows a lot to its travelers. Taman Negara National Park of Malaysia is one of the world&#8217;s oldest rain forests and is a World Heritage site. There are numerous other rain forests in various parts of the country that have been declared as National Parks and are worth watching. Bako National Park is relatively than Tama Negara but is popular for its beautiful beaches, waterfalls, park and dense forest areas.</p>
<p>Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia is a cosmopolitan city and the home of world&#8217;s tallest twin building &#8216;the Petronas Twin Towers&#8217;. Another amazing, must see tourist spots in the city are House of Parliament, incredible mosques, Kuala Lumpur Tower, Putra World Trade Centre, Dataran Merdeka, Tugu Negara. For nature lovers and adventurers the states of Sabah and Sarawak is another fabulous destination to visit.  Fabulous beaches along the Malaysia&#8217;s long coastline and many coral-fringed islands are a great tourist spot. Islands like Langkawi. Tioman and Pangkor are among world-renowned destinations. Penang Island is famous for its history, relaxing beaches and cultural mix. To the south, Malacca is known for its history, museums and the unique Baba-Nyonya community.</p>
<p>Malaysia is also famous for medical tourism and is among top few countries. Medical tourism refers to the combination of healthcare with international tourism. Malaysia is emerging as forerunner in offering world class medical tourism. High skilled professionals trained in various specialized disciplines offer impeccable services and treatment to patients. Medical tourism is certainly becoming a hope for more and more countries and healthcare providers to reduce the increasing costs and over the waiting time issue for certain important procedures for their patients, due to shortage of experts. So if you want to take a break from hustle bustle life then, Malaysia is the best destination that you can think off.</p>
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