US visitors show keen interest in Malaysian wildlife tourism
American tourists are expressing growing interest in visiting Malaysia to see its wildlife, especially Orang Utans, says Mohamad Taid, vice president of Tourism Malaysia in New York. Wildlife tourism is a growing aspect, he said at the New York Times Travel Show currently being held in the city. He added that Malaysia was increasingly seen as a destination for eco and adventure tourism as well as for great beaches.
March 8th, 2010
Malaysia targets high spending HK tourists
Tourism Malaysia is strongly targeting high spending, upmarket tourists from Hong Kong with a number of promotional campaigns. “The average Hong Kong tourist thinks of food, golf, diving and shopping when they think about any destination. Malaysia offers all of these attributes,” says Zaliha Zainuddin, Tourism Malaysia’s Hong Kong-based director. Connections between Hong Kong and Malaysia have been increased with a number of airlines including Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia and Cathay Pacific laying on extra flights.
March 1st, 2010
Indian and Malaysian universities discuss cooperation
The University of Kashmir, one of India’s leading academic institutions, is talking to Malaysia’s International Islamic University (IIU) about the possibility of exchanging their research expertise. “We would like to explore the possibility of working with IIU, how we can do research and conduct exchange programmes in various areas where there is less research being done. Our university is particularly keen on women’s studies, Information Technology and in the field of sciences,” says the University of Kashmir’s Professor Nilofar Khan, dean of its Students Welfare Department. The...
December 3rd, 2009
Iskandar in deal with Marlborough College
One of Britain’s leading public schools, Marlborough College, has signed a deal with Iskandar Investment Berhad to set up Marlborough College Malaysia. It is the first time the College has set up an international venture. Scheduled to open in 2012, Marlborough College Malaysia will provide education for local and international students across Asia and is intended to help raise Iskandar’s profile as a regional hub for education. Arlida Ariff, president and CEO of Iskandar Investment, said “this catalytic project will bring benefits for the entire community – from creating job and...
November 4th, 2009
Malaysia sixth in Asia for corporate social responsibility
Malaysia is sixth among the top 10 Asian countries that are focusing on corporate social responsibility (CSR) according to a survey carried out by CSR Asia. Australia was in first place followed by China and Hong Kong. In a statement CSR Asia said that leading companies in the Asia Pacific region had shown an increased level of CSR disclosure, especially in the area of corporate governance. Overall, Malaysia scored 59.6 per cent for governance, codes and policies, 23.4 per cent for CSR strategy and communication, 34 per cent for marketplace and supply chain, 27.3 per cent for workplace and...
October 30th, 2009
Malaysia’s first Harvard scholar takes up place
The first Malaysian to be awarded a scholarship by the University of Harvard in the US, Tunku Dr Sharifah Elizah Cornelia Jamalullail, 29, is undertake a study in psychiatry. The scholarship, under the auspices of The Mahadevan Fellowship, enables Dr Sharifah Elizah to continue her studies at the Psychiatry Department, Massachusetts Hospital, which has been recognised as the world’s best hospital for 13 consecutive years. Dr Sharifah Elizah, who graduated from Guy’s Hospital, London, is particularly interested in aspects of patients’ healthcare and welfare.
October 30th, 2009
Tourism Ministry promotes Malaysian cuisine
The Tourism Ministry has launched Fabulous Food 1 Malaysia, a tourism campaign to promote Malaysian cuisine worldwide.Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen says it will run from October to December and will become an annual programme focusing on gourmet food and street food.Dr Ng says that tourist arrivals in Malaysia reached 2,030,337 in August – a 10.4 per cent increase compared with the same period last year.
September 22nd, 2009
Fiesta Malaysia event set for Melbourne
Malaysian students studying in Australia will stage an event in Melbourne showcasing Malaysia’s cultural heritage. Fiesta Malaysia Melbourne, will take place on September 27 at Federation Square and will be part of Malaysia Week which promotes Malaysia through arts, culture, traditional dances, cuisine, and tourism. Student organisations such as the Malaysian Students Council of Australia and Kelab Umno Australia Melbourne, as well as Malaysian associations and clubs, at the various universities in the state of Victoria, will all play an important role to make the event a success.
September 14th, 2009
KL to host arts education tour
Kuala Lumpur is one of five Asian cities to host the QS World Arts Tour which will show case regional and global creative, performing arts and design institutions as well as galleries and theatres. The tour will start on February 21 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre and will then move to Singapore, Hong Kong, Seoul and Shanghai. “They will be able to showcase their courses, programmes and works to potential candidates to boost their international student recruitment efforts,” says Mandy Mok, QS Regional Director (Asia Pacific and Middle East). She adds that the arts education...
September 14th, 2009
Maritime centre wants more government-funded scholarships
Sarawak’s Pelita Maslaut Maritime Training Centre, which trains seafarers, wants the Malaysian government to give more scholarships to students. Managing director Masni Amit said that if more scholarships were available then Malaysia wouldn’t have to rely on foreign sailors from Myanmar, India, Indonesia and the Philippines. “There are many students especially from needy rural families who dream of becoming professional seafarers but they cannot afford the fees and living expenses. We certainly need more local seafarers since 60 per cent of those in the industry now are foreigners,”...
August 20th, 2009
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