Kuantan Sleepy Town

Kuantan is a town in Malaysia, and is the state capital of Pahang, the largest state in the peninsular, covering around 36,000 km². The city comprises 62% of Malays, 28% of Chinese, 4% of Indian and 6% of other races. It is in Peninsular Malaysia, facing the South China Sea and at the mouth of the Kuantan River about halfway up the east coast from Singapore to Kota Bharu.

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Pulau Layang Layang in Sabah

Pulau Layang Layang is not as famous as Sipadan Island but is a place you should also visit when you are in Sabah.....

Layang Layang , known as ‘Swallows Reef’ is an atoll situated in the South China Sea 300km north west of Kota Kinabalu. The island is man-made and was constructed for the Malaysian Navy and later developed for the only dive resort, Layang Layang Island Resort. The island location offers absolute isolation, luckily there is an airstrip with regular flights from Kota Kinabalu, which is the only mode of transport for guests visiting Layang Layang.

With a 1,665 to 1,998 metres drop, the island is an exceptional place for the more experienced diver. The waters beneath offer fascinating seascapes and marine life, including several diverse species of coral and reef fish. Layang-Layang is an isolated atoll-like ring of 13 connected reefs in a 14 sq km area. The whole island is only 7.5 km long and 2 km wide.

In 1985, the Malaysian Federal Government began reclamation works and created a 50-acre island on one part of the reef. Layang-layang resort development follow suit and in 1986, the resort was open to guests. On the island there is only one resort - Layang Layang Island Resort and a Malaysian navy base. Please take note that the navy base is restricted area. Well, don't cross the border..The diving season starts from March to September. Best time to go from our view point is from April- May.

The extreme location of Layang Layang, the pristine excellent visibility, steeps walls down to 2000m and regular sightings of pelagics has given Layang-Layang a much deserved reputation of being one of the top ten dive locations in the world. With resident schools of barracuda and big-eye trevally and frequently seen green and hawksbill turtles the reef has something to offer everyone. The corals are plentiful and healthy with sea fans more than three meters across that filter plankton from the passing currents. The 20m deep lagoon has some great macro creatures to be found including seahorses, cuttlefish and pipefish but it is the pelagics visiting the outer walls that truly excite divers. Schools of scalloped hammerhead sharks, grey reef sharks, leopard sharks and the occasional threshers and silvertip sharks can all be seen.

Stingray are also regular visitors including manta rays, pygmy devil rays, marbled rays and eagle rays. Rare sightings such as whale sharks, orcas and melon headed whales have all been seen over the last few years. Spinner and bottlenose dolphins frequently follow the dive boats to each location and divers are sometimes rewarded with snorkeling and diving with these amazing creatures. With its pristine reef, diverse fish life and visiting pelagics, Layang Layang has rightly gained world wide recognition.



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Map to Low Cost Carrier Terminal in KLIA

Here's a Map to Low Cost Carrier Terminal in KLIA.

Air Asia flys from this terminal and not KLIA terminal. Do take note !

The LCC Terminal has common facilities and amenities for the conveniences of the passengers and users of the terminal. Retail and F&B outlets are located at the Public Concourse and at Departure and Arrival Halls for both International and Domestic areas. Duty Free shops are available at the International Arrival & Departure Lounges.

Other facilities and services include Foreign Exchange Counter, pay phones, Auto Teller Machines (ATM), Hotel Reservation, Car Rental, Taxi Service and Prayer Room (Surau).

5% Off Pangkor Laut Resort Package at Cuti.com.my

Cuti.com.my is having some promotions for 1st 1000 members. You can choose from Pangkor Laut Resort, Tioman Paya Resort and a 3D/2N package to Langkawi. See here

Terms & Conditions:

• The privilege voucher is redeemable only through NB Travel Sdn Bhd (CUTI.com.my)
  Any reservation made through the resorts will not be entertained.
• Booking must be made at least 2 weeks before departure date
  and is subject to room availability.
• The privilege voucher is valid for booking from the 1st July - 31st July 2006.
• The privilege voucher is valid for verified CUTI Member only.
• The privilege voucher is not exchangeable for cash.
• Hurry! Limited to first 1000 voucher only.

Sabah’s Lost World

Until two decades ago, the mysterious allure of the Maliau Basin was pure conjecture as no one had dared to set foot in it, not even the indigenous tribes living on the fringes.It was not until a group of researchers braved the unknown almost 20 years ago that its natural wonders have slowly been unveiled.And what amazing treasures they have turned out to be, with what is believed to be 10 new species of flora and fauna discovered on the latest expedition.If all goes well, future generations will be able to discover for themselves the richness of "Sabah’s Lost World". Efforts are now under way to have it recognised as a World Heritage Site. However, the process is long and arduous as scientific data will have to be compiled and presented to reflect its universal value.
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Tourism Malaysia encourage more domestic travel

Tourism Malaysia aims to encourage more domestic travel and vacationing among the people in Sabah through its three-day Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Travel Fair at the Centre Point here from today.

Its Sabah Director, Iskandar Mirza Mohd Yusof, said 24 organisations including travel agencies, operators of tourist attraction and hotels are taking part in this year's fair to offer special and exclusive packages. It is open from 10.30am to 9.30pm.

"The fair is especially aimed at encouraging people in Sabah to systematically make or plan a vacation domestically. The special packages offered are suitable for all walks of life, either for a vacation with family members or friends," he said.

He was speaking at a joint press conferences with Tourism Malaysia Kelantan in conjunction with the Cuti-Cuti Malaysia Travel Fair and the Kelantan Food & Cultural Promotion at Promenade Hotel, Thursday.

Also present were Tourism Malaysia Kelantan Director, Hajah Lijah Othman, Tourism Malaysia Deputy Director of Domestic Promotion Division, Zarina Dolah Judin, and management representatives from Promenade Hotel and Centre Point.

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UEM World to Build Disneyland

I hope UEM can get Disney to come to Malaysia. That will definitely put us on the map !


UEM World Bhd is in talks with more than four theme park operators for the building of a theme park at its Nusajaya property development project in Johor.

Talks are ongoing and that an announcement will be made once the agreements are concluded, said managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Ahmad Pardas Senin.

He was speaking to reporters after UEM World’s annual general meeting in Kuala Lumpur today.

According to a Bernama report, Ahmad Pardas said the company has talked with various parties and it would take a long time to conclude as it would take many parties to agree.

On the value of the project, he said it is difficult to reveal the value as it depends on the size, adding that the development of the theme park will normally occupy 400 acres of land.

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Disneyland Park is a theme park at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, USA, 28 miles from Downtown Los Angeles, and is owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company. Disneyland Park has become one of the world's most famous locations and also one of the most visited sites. An estimated 515 million visitors have visited the park since its opening on July 17, 1955. A worldwide celebration in commemoration of Disneyland's 50th anniversary began on May 5, 2005.

Hello From Colbert Low

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My name is Colbert Low. I am a Professional Blogger from Malaysia. I write for b5media.com and knowmoremedia.com

The purpose of this blog is to keep track of the interesting news in Malaysia and to let internet surfers find the best travel and hotel deals too. Keep tuning in and I want to let the whole world know how beautiful Malaysia is....

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