MALAYSIA DESTINATIONS

THE CITY - KUALA LUMPUR

KUALA LUMPUR represents the heartbeat of the nation. Found at the confluence of two rivers, it has witnessed colonial history that has spanned two world wars followed by Independence. It has now achieved recognition as a thriving Capital City and a major tourist destination. As a bustling commercial center and the apex of government administration (now located at PutraJaya), Kuala Lumpur has always been the pacesetter for trends, activities and campaigns that are eventually felt throughout the country. Most visitors to Malaysia come first to Kuala Lumpur and are impressed by the buildings especially the Twin Towers, the tallest in towers in the world. But that's not all! Today, Kuala Lumpur is a colourful, vibrant city, which truly reflects its multitude of cultural influences. There are the tempting and delicious aroma of numerous cuisines and delicacies plus an overall atmosphere of warmth and hospitality. Kuala Lumpur also offers some varied and exciting modes of shopping from quaint bazaars and colorful night markets, selling a bewildering array of goods and trinkets, to the modern shopping complexes with a marvelous range of imported goods and designers items. The spirit of Kuala Lumpur is evident everywhere and it is a happening city in Asia!

Kuala Lumpur, often called K.L., covers an area of 244 sq km and has a day population of 1.2 million. Kuala Lumpur is 55 minutes flying from Singapore, 2 hours from Bangkok, 6 hours 30 minutes from Tokyo and 13 hours from London. Malaysia has a population of 26 million [statistic department-Jan 2006]

LANGKAWI

Langkawi is an idyllic island paradise, made up of 99 islands, with sun drenched beaches and primeval rainforest.

Langkawi with beautiful white sand beaches, some of the best in Malaysia, this legendary destination is a tropical retreat. Beautiful resorts for every budget, rest and relaxation, cultural and adventure activities, and stunning land and sea explorations make Langkawi a rejuvenating reward for your top achievers.

Just an hour’s flight from Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi is a beautiful and rural retreat but still close to the country’s lively capital. A sanctuary for some of the most ancient rainforests in the world, Langkawi teems with exotic flora and fauna, and remains very much a rural landscape, with villages and paddy fields dotted throughout, that enhance high quality incentive products with surprising discoveries.

PENANG

Penang is Malaysia’s original incentive isle, as exotic and tropical as it is historical, combining unbeatable value, living heritage, taste sensations, and the beauties of a tropical paradise.

Its British colonial legacy compliments Penang’s multicultural heritage of Indian, Chinese and Malay influences in a characterful array of architecture and experiences, found in the delightful and bustling centre of World Heritage preserved Georgetown.

The island’s beach resorts, just 20 minutes away from the city, present the relaxed ambience of island living, just a stone’s throw from the action, and the island’s lush mountainous interior is home to tropical plants and wildlife.