Posted: 20 Feb 2014 07:58 AM PST

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians should take advantage of the holiday packages offered in conjunction with the ongoing Visit Malaysia Year 2014 (VMY2014) and continue having vacations despite the rising cost of living, said a tourism resort developer.

"Go on a local holiday. Not only will we experience more places of interests within our very own country but we can also help generate domestic income," said Pekan Artisan Sdn Bhd chief operating officer Saifful Azhar Sabaruddin to Bernama.

Pekan Artisan is the developer of two new attractions in Langkawi — Oriental Village and Pulau Intan Besar which would be completed by mid-2015 and slated to be opened in time for the Asean Summit 2015.

"We are blessed that our tourism industry is diversified, offering different interests on different budgets to different people. The choice is in their hands," he said.

He said despite the rising cost of living, going for holidays was essential to relief stress and
avoid the hustle and bustle of the city.

"Do research and plan ahead. Have time to compare prices so that you can get the best value for money during the holidays," he said.

Saifful Azhar also advised Malaysians to organise their own trips and book direct from airlines rather than joining travel packages, which would cost more. — Bernama

Wisma Putra closely monitoring situation in Egypt

Posted: 20 Feb 2014 07:58 AM PST

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia is deeply concerned over the incident of the two South Korean tourists who were killed in a suicide bomb attack at the resort town of Taba, South Sinai, Egypt.

Wisma Putra in a press statement said, Malaysia regretted the unnecessary loss of lives in the incident and urged all parties to refrain from violence.

"Due to the prevailing security situation and continuing political uncertainties in Egypt, Wisma Putra wishes to reiterate its earlier travel advisory and urges all Malaysians to defer or reschedule their non-essential travel to Egypt," according to the statement.

Wisma Putra is currently coordinating closely with the Embassy of Malaysia in Cairo, Egypt to monitor the situation to ensure the safety and security of all Malaysians. — Bernama

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Man falls to death from MAA building

Posted: 19 Feb 2014 07:39 PM PST

Posted on February 20, 2014, Thursday

KUCHING: A 68yr-old man fell to his death at 10am frm the 9th flr of the MAA building today.

A security guard heard a loud sound and saw the victim's body on the awning on the 2nd flr. Deceased is not a staff from the building.

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Alberts buru penyerang Adelaide

Posted: 19 Feb 2014 04:20 PM PST

KUCHING: Ketua Jurulatih Sarawak Robert Alberts dilaporkan kembali menaruh minat terhadap penyerang kebangsaan Australia Ryan Alan Griffiths.

Menurut Robert, beliau bersedia membawa penyerang Adelaide United FC itu menyertai Sarawak dalam tempoh terdekat bagi memantapkan lagi jentera serangan skuad.

Hasrat itu diluahkannya selepas kecewa dengan aksi penyerang import Alireza Abbasfard pada perlawanan suku akhir kedua Piala FA kelmarin yang menyaksikan Sarawak tersingkir dari saingan setelah terikat 2-2 dengan Felda United.

Menurut Robert, penyerang kelahiran Iran itu gagal mempamerkan kualiti yang diperlukan untuk membantu Sarawak setakat ini.

"Kita telah memberi beliau peluang namun beliau masih gagal mempamerkan kualiti yang diharapkan," katanya ketika ditemuramah kelmarin.

Take advantage of local vacation packages, M’sians told

Take advantage of local vacation packages, M’sians told