The Malaysian Homestay Experience

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In the Malaysian Homestay programme, you will get to experience life in a kampong, or traditional village. With an open mind, you will be exposed to a fascinating culture rarely glimpsed in urban neighbourhoods. You will established a bond with your friendly foster family and get acquainted with the village elders.

Friendly children and accommodating neighbours will also help show you the rural ways of life. And throughout your stay, they will get to know you and your culture too. When you return home, you will bring back a memorable cultural experience and the thought that you will always have a family to welcome you whenever you return to Malaysia.

The kampong involved in the programme are commited to ensure that visitors experience village-style living first-hand and all kampong taking part are carefully selected and comply with strict guidelines from the Ministry of Tourism in order to bring out the best of Malaysia There are approximately 1,200 families participating in the homestay programme involving 25 kampongs all around the country.

The food you eat and the activities you engage in are all authentically Malaysian. Daily activities that take place at these kampongs include preparing food using traditional methods, going to the orchad to harvest fruits or feeding livestock in the farm.

Spend time with the children after they return from school and indulge in games that are still popular like kite flying, top spinning and congkak. Alternatively, you can explore the natural surroundings. In the evening, you will witness cultural dances, musical performances or even a mock wedding, all of which you will be encouraged to participate in.

Live with them. Eat with them. Be a part of their family.

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Vacation In Sabah

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Year 2007, Malaysia already launched a ‘Visit Malaysia 2007’ – Celebrating 50 years of Nationhood. For more information please Visit Malaysia – A official website for tourism in Malaysia . One of the popular destinations in Malaysia is State of Sabah.

This popular destination is caressed by the South China Sea on its west and the Sulu and Celebes seas on its eastern coastline. Kota Kinabalu, Sabah’s capital offers top-notched properties such as the Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort and the Sutera Harbour Resort and Spa. Both resorts offer spectacular views of the South China Sea and the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park islands. The Sutera Harbour Resorts offers a full range of recreational facilities including a golf course, marina and spa.

In the vicinity of the airport, The Tanjung Aru beach is a popular spot to watch the beautiful sunset and relax at the beachside cafes. Tanjung Aru is also the gateway to explore several of Sabah’s delightful attractions. Go on a ride in the North Borneo tourist steamtrain and take in the scenic countryside.

A treasured marine heritage, the five islands of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park are surrounded by extensive coral reefs. Its proximity to Kota Kinabalu makes it a popular playground for water sports enthusiast, sun-seekers, swimmers and snorkellers.

Just a 30-minutes drive from Kota Kinabalu is the Nexus Karambunai, a fabulous resort offering six kilometers of soft sandy beach. Indulge in idyllic days of swimming and sauntering by the beach or try out exciting pastimes such as horse-riding and archery. For golfers, tee off at the resorts 18-hole par 72 course designed by Ronald Fream. The Lagoon Park, a recreational centre situated 10 minutes away, abounds with thrills such as jet-skiing, kayaking, wake-boarding, mangrove cruises and sunset firefly cruises.

To the north is Kudat Beach, where visitors can enjoy crystal-clear waters and picturesque scenery while visiting the Rungus tribe who live in longhouses. For the exhilarating feeling of standing on land’s end, visit the Simpang Mengayau Bay, at the trip of Borneo. Located north of Kudat, this stretched of beach is excellent for swimming and to watch the sunrise and sunset.

Sabah has a host of captivating islands among which is Pulau Tiga Park, better known as ‘Survivor Island’, featured in the TV reality show ‘Survivor’.

Labuan, known as the ‘International Garden Island of Borneo’, is a major destinations as well as the site of several World War II memorials. Ok that’s it for today. Bye and enjoy your vacations.

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Fun & Fantasy Vacation In Malaysia

Theme parks and waterparks in Malaysia promise hours of fun for everyone in the family. From the mountain top to the bottom of a former mining pool several floors below ground level, each theme parks offers its own special attractions that make a visitors having a fantastic vacations and memorable experience.

Up at Genting Highlands, there are both outdoor and indoor theme parks and shopping at the Genting Theme Park & First World, plus added attraction of the cold mountain air. Here, you can also enjoy serene mountain scenery and on a clear day, see Kuala Lumpur (KL) and the Petronas Twin Towers in the distance. Sunway Lagoon in Petaling Jaya is famous for its main attractions of thrilling waterpark rides, adventure rides and family rides. At Seri Kembangan near Putrajaya is The Mines Wonderland, the only night park in Malaysia where, in the Animal Kingdom, you can see rare white tigers, besides enjoying the Musical Fountain, live entertainment and numerous family rides.

Visit Bukit Merah Laketown Resort near Taiping and see Orang Utans living free and in the wild in the only Orang Utan island sanctuary in Peninsular Malaysia, before having fun at the waterpark. A'Famosa near historic Melaka City boasts the only Animal Safari in the country, in addition to a waterpark to cool off after safari, plus amazing animal shows. Other places to coll off while having fun in the water are Desa Water Park, Wet World Shah Alam, Wet World Batu Pahat, and Wet World Pedas Hot Springs, where the water is circulated from a hot spring source and there is a pool filled with hot spring water for those who want a dip.

An exciting experience also awaits at Malaysia's Culture Parks. At the Sarawak Cultural Village near Kuching, you can see the traditional buildings and activities of the various ethnic communities of Sarawak, namely, Iban, Bidayuh, Orang Ulu, Melanau, Penan, Malay and Chinese. After touring the village, you can enjoy a captivating cultural performance. Near Kota Kinabalu is the Monsopiad Cultural Village, dedicated to preserving the culture of the Kadazans, the largest ethnic community in Sabah. It is named after the legendary Kadazan warrior, Monsopiad, and was set up by his descendants. Enjoy Your Vacations! Have Fun! Bye.