More To Love in Malaysia

Malaysia is a multicultural paradise, brimming with gastronomical delights and a population of laidback, friendly people. Malaysia also boasts geographic and cultural diversity, ensuring each visit to the country will be unique and special.

First, get your bearings. Malaysia is comprised of 13 states; 11 on the peninsula where the capital, Kuala Lumpur, is located, and two on the island of Borneo. Altogether, more than 27 million people call Malaysia home.

“Melting pot” is an apt description of Malaysia’s population, a result of the country’s key location on the spice route. The majority of its inhabitants are of Malay, Chinese and Indian descent, but a large number of indigenous ethnic groups reside in Malaysia as well.

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Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia’s capital city, Kuala Lumpur, is more than just your average metropolis. It’s a rich combination of places to worship, colonial-era buildings, skyscrapers and activities galore. The hallmark of the city’s skyline are the Petronas Towers, lighting up the night sky. Also on offer in the Garden City of Lights are excellent shopping, a multitude of eateries, financial institutions and nightlife options. There’s more to explore in Kuala Lumpur.

An Eco-Tourist Paradise

With a countless abundance of biodiversity, Malaysia is known to have the oldest rainforest in the world — over 1 million years old. Wildlife studies made by National Geographic revealed that 10 square kilometers of the state of Sabah has more flora and fauna than North America and Europe combined.

Tourists can experience jungle trekking, mountain climbing, white water rafting, caving, river cruising and much more.

Ecotourism at a Glance

• 75 of Malaysia’s land area remains forested
• 15,000 plant species exist
• The world’s largest flower, Rafflesia, is in Malaysia
• 4,000 fish species exist
• 286 species of mammals

Land Below the Wind

Sabah, located in North Borneo, is known as the land below wind and is a haven for ecotourists. Its land is mountainous, covered with lush tropical rainforests. Sabah’s population of nearly 2 million is made up of 82 colorful ethnic communities. Kinabalu Park was honored as a UNESCO World Heritage site in order to preserve this ancient and pristine environment.

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This alluring country was recently voted one of the Top 10 Countries for 2010 by Lonely Planet. According to the World Tourism Organization Barometer, Malaysia ranked 9th as the county with the highest international tourist arrivals last year.

Fly Emirates between New York (JFK) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and enjoy the following special fares:

• Economy class from $1, 075, through Nov. 18, 2010
• Business class from $10,114, through March 31, 2011

Experience the A380 on your next journey. Emirates re-launches A380 service from New York on Oct. 31. Check out www.emirates.com for special fares.

Malaysia offers a wide range of accommodations at varying price levels. Forty-five international airlines service Malaysia, providing easy accessibility from around the world.

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Borneo Adventure

Interested in visiting Borneo? Consider Pacific Holidays’ Borneo Adventure package. The tour includes air transportation on Singapore Airlines, hotel accommodations, a Kuala Lumpur city tour and visits to Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Sukau, Kuching, Lemanok River and Batang Ai. Click here for pricing and additional information.

Contact

Tourism Malaysia
120 East 56th St.
New York, NY 10022
tel 212 754 1113 or 800 558 6787
email mtpb@aol.com

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