WHAT'S BEST ABOUT MALAYSIA

Avid traveller or not, you would have somewhere, somehow come across the advertisement for Malaysia tourism proudly bearing the the slogan: “Malaysia, Truly Asia”. A smooth tagline accompanied by a captivating tune, there’s a lot being stuffed inside this catch phrase. Despite cursing the slogan for being stuck in your head, if you’ve ever been to this eclectic country, you’ve got to agree it’s true!

When people think of Asia, a vast array of different elements comes to mind. Rich culture and history, amazing food, bustling metropolises and lush green tropics, amazing shopping and dirt-cheap prices… the list goes on. But when you thumb through the various countries nestled into the massive continent, there’s one that seems to hold a ‘greatest hits’ of all the categories…Malaysia has it all!

1.The City Experience

In Malaysia, it only takes two letters to describe the word metropolis: "K & L". Here a city traveler will find that the shopping is fantastic, one can eat cheap, delicious street food or an opulent five-course meal, sleep in a dormitory or a presidential suite, all while getting around on the convenient and speedy public transport (Rapid Transit, monorail, commuter rail). With iconic sites scattered all around KL and streets that still have as much greenery as they do concrete- it’s Malaysia’s and one of Asia’s best cities.

2. Nature At Its Best

Not into bustling cities or just need some time off? Malaysia also boasts some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, well-preserved rainforests and sprawling green highlands.

Beaches: If sand, salt and solitude are your sort of thing, head to the island of Redang, where paradise actually still exists. Need a bit more social interaction? Langkawi is another gorgeous Malaysian beach destination with a slightly touristic twist. 

Rainforests: Malaysian Borneo’s rainforest is like something out of a storybook. With pygmy elephants, orangutans, long-nosed monkeys and hundreds of species of birds, this section of the country is as green as it gets!

Highlands: Need a break from the heat and humidity? Malaysia’s Cameron Highlands stands in stark contrast to the hustle and bustle of KL, with a different pace of life and extremely agreeable temperatures. Bring your golf clubs!!

3. History and Culture

Perhaps the largest reason why Malaysia is ‘Truly Asia’ is its culture. With roots and influences from the Chinese, Indians and even British Colonialists, Malaysia is one of the world’s greatest melting pots. Walk down the street passed Little India and Chinatown, note the stunning colonial architecture, photograph an awe-inspiring mosque or visit one of KL’s iconic skyscrapers. The entire world, its influences, ancient features and modern touches are all tucked inside this eclectic country. And with a true cultural melting pot comes…

4. Food

An Asian city isn’t entirely Asian unless it has some unbelievably delicious cuisine. Malaysia boasts a wide array of tastes and flavors equally as diverse as its culture. From sour noodle soups and spicy curries to salty Malaysian spring rolls and sweet pancakes… Malaysian food will leave you obsessed. Both Penang and Kuala Lumpur are famous for their local specialties, so make sure you find the best local tour guide to help you discover all the area’s top eats.

5. The Budget Aspect

What makes Asia so enticing to travelers from all over the globe? The price!

Asia is known to be a budget traveler’s dream destination and with that, is the cherry on top for why Malaysia is Truly Asia. Malaysia is economical to travel internationally (home to the famous low-cost carrier Air Asia), and also makes domestic travel extremely affordable as well. 

So now that you have FIVE reasons (amongst many more) to head to Asia’s ultimate travel destination, the only question now is how to explore the eclectic country. Discover Malaysia with top Malaysian tour guides who can show you what they, the locals, know best. What better way to see a destination than with someone who lives there? Book your trip to Malaysia and give yourself the opportunity to see what Asia truly is.

                                      Malaysia Truly Asia TVC 2015 Global

INNOVATION BAMBOORANG

INNOVATION BAMBOORANG

"I't seen very interesting and creatives"

      The traditional game is a game for people in Malaysia before the creation of gadgets that are commonly used today's modern society. Day after day, the traditional game slowly began to be forgotten by the public. In fact, there are those who do not recognize traditional games

Malaysia. Based on a preliminary study more than 50 percent of the number of youths in Malaysia does not recognize traditional game in Malaysia. To overcome this problem, the researchers took the initiative to produce innovation Bamboorang direction of cans produced. Bamboorang still maintaining the style and the style of play the same game can only aim it was given new impetus in the perspective of the materials used as well as the emphasis on portability than painting the main icon of tourism in Malaysia. A total of ten major Malaysian tourism icons painted on reeds that include Gasing, Proton Malaysia, Gong, hornbills, Traditional Clothing, Petronas Twin Towers, Keris, Wau, Hibiscus and Melaka Historical City.

     The purposes is for teaching and learning in the classroom, our students for the course DTM1023 DUP1A Tourism Malaysia were exposed to practical activities outside the classroom to play this game.

"One of attempt to build the bamboo"

"Khai as a team leader 😄 "

"Once it done"

    We were told by Miss Surayahanim to gather at the tennis court at 4.30 pm. We are all very excited for having the opportunity to playing the traditional games that have been novated. Once assembled, we were given a briefing by reading the instructions of this game.

"Sweet picture of DUP1A"

"Selfie with Miss Hanim 😎 "

   The game is divided into two groups, the Attacker and the Defender. Attacker group comprising Naqib, Izuan, Miss Suraya, Maria and Maisarah while defender group comprising Khai, Selven, Firdaus, Aisyah and Teha. Without wasting time we start this game. Apparently this game is interesting in itself because it is test of team spirit to rebuild the bamboo. We played 4 games and at the end of the activities, Miss Surayahanim give some explanation about this games. In addition to the fun, we also can add a little about the game that this novated. We disperse at 6.15 pm.

IMPACT OF THIS TEACHING AND LEARNING ACTIVITY FOR DTM1023 TOURISM MALAYSIA (DUP1A)

• Students able to know one type of traditional games in Malaysia and enjoy played this game because some of the students never experienced played this game before.
• Students get the opportunity to experienced practical activity in teaching and learning process outside class environment because during class we just look in the slide presentation about the traditional game. However with this activity it’s help us with experience.
• Students able to know the ten major Malaysia tourism icons painted on the bamboo include Gasing, Proton Malaysia, Gong, Hornbills, Traditional clothing, Petronas Twin Tower, Keris, Wau, Hibiscus and Malacca Historical City.  This icon could be link with the Topic 4 (Tourist Attractions in Malaysia) in the course outline.
• Exposed students with the innovation in the tourism industry.

SUGGESTION FOR IMPROVEMENT

• Add more other traditional games so that students can play and experienced include indoor games which also can play inside the classroom
• Put big magnet at the bamboo so that the bamboo can stand much stronger. 

                                                                 "Video To Watch"