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Destination Malayasia with Singapore and Bali

Malayasi in General

Malaysia is a federal constitutional monarchy located in Southeast Asia. It consists of thirteen states and three federal territories and has a total landmass of 329,847 square kilometres (127,350 sq mi) separated by the South China Sea into two similarly sized regions, Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia (Malaysian Borneo). Peninsular Malaysia shares a land and maritime border with Thailand and maritime borders with Singapore, Vietnam, and Indonesia. East Malaysia shares land and maritime borders with Brunei and Indonesia and a maritime border with the Philippines. The capital city is Kuala Lumpur, while Putrajaya is the seat of the federal government. In 2010 the population was 28.33 million, with 22.6 million living in Peninsular Malaysia. The southernmost point of continental Eurasia, Tanjung Piai, is in Malaysia, located in the tropics. It is one of 17 megadiverse countries on earth, with large numbers of endemic species.

Malaysia has its origins in the Malay kingdoms present in the area which, from the 18th century, became subject to the British Empire. The first British territories were known as the Straits Settlements, whose establishment was followed by the Malay kingdoms becoming British protectorates. The territories on Peninsular Malaysia were first unified as the Malayan Union in 1946. Malaya was restructured as the Federation of Malaya in 1948, and achieved independence on 31 August 1957. Malaya united with North Borneo, Sarawak, and Singapore on 16 September 1963, with si being added to give the new country the name Malaysia. Less than two years later in 1965, Singapore was expelled from the federation.

The country is multi-ethnic and multi-cultural, which plays a large role in politics. The constitution declares Islam the state religion while protecting freedom of religion. The government system is closely modelled on the Westminster parliamentary system and the legal system is based on common law. The head of state is the king, known as the Yang di- Pertuan Agong. He is an elected monarch chosen from the hereditary rulers of the nine Malay states every five years. The head of government is the prime minister.

Since its independence, Malaysia has had one of the best economic records in Asia, with its GDP growing at an average of 6.5% per annum for almost 50 years. The economy has traditionally been fuelled by its natural resources, but is expanding in the sectors of science, tourism, commerce and medical tourism. Today, Malaysia has a newly industrialised market economy, ranked third largest in Southeast Asia and 29th largest in the world. It is a founding member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the East Asia Summit and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and a member of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, the Commonwealth of Nations, and the Non-Aligned Movement.

Geography

Malaysia is the 67th largest country by total land area, with a land area of 329,847 km2 (127,355 sq mi). It has land borders with Thailand in West Malaysia, and Indonesia and Brunei in East Malaysia. It is linked to Singapore by a narrow causeway and a bridge. The country also has maritime boundaries with Vietnam and the Philippines. The land borders are defined in large part by geological features such as the Perlis River, the Golok River and the Pagalayan Canal, whilst some of the maritime boundaries are the subject of ongoing contention. Brunei forms what is almost an enclave in Malaysia, with the state of Sarawak dividing it into two parts. Malaysia is the only country with

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Eastern Heavens India – A Professionally Managed Eco Tourism Organisation territory on both the Asian mainland and the Malay archipelago. Tanjung Piai, located in the southern state of Johor, is the southernmost tip of continental Asia. The Strait of Malacca, lying between Sumatra and Peninsular Malaysia, is one of the most important thoroughfares in global commerce, carrying 40 per cent of the world's trade.

The two parts of Malaysia, separated from each other by the South China Sea, share a largely similar landscape in that both Peninsular and East Malaysia feature coastal plains rising to hills and mountains. Peninsular Malaysia, containing 40 per cent of Malaysia's land area, extends 740 km (460 mi) from north to south, and its maximum width is 322 km (200 mi). It is divided between its east and west coasts by the Titiwangsa Mountains, rising to a peak elevation of 2,183 metres (7,162 ft) at Mount Korbu, part of a series of mountain ranges running down the centre of the peninsula. These mountains are heavily forested, and mainly composed of granite and other igneous rocks. Much of it has been eroded, creating a karst landscape. The range is the origin of some of Peninsular Malaysia's river systems. The coastal plains surrounding the peninsula reach a maximum width of 50 kilometres (31 mi), and the peninsula's coastline is nearly 1,931 km (1,200 mi) long, although harbours are only available on the western side. Malaysia is the only sovereign Austronesian-speaking nation with territory on the Asian mainland.

Biodiversity

It is estimated to contain 20 per cent of the world's animal species. High levels of endemism are found on the diverse forests of Borneo's mountains, as species are isolated from each other by lowland forest. There are about 210 mammal species in the country. Over 620 species of birds have been recorded in Peninsular Malaysia, with many endemic to the mountains there. A high number of endemic bird species are also found in Malaysian Borneo. 250 reptile species have been recorded in the country, with about 150 species of snakes and 80 species of lizards. There are about 150 species of frogs, and thousands of insect species. Malaysia's exclusive economic zone is 1.5 times larger than its land area, and some of its waters are in the Coral Triangle, a biodiversity hotspot. The waters around Sipadan island are the most biodiverse in the world. Bordering East Malaysia, the Sulu Sea is a biodiversity hotspot, with around 600 coral species and 1200 fish species. The unique biodiversity of Malaysian Caves always attracts lovers of ecotourism from all over the world. About two thirds of Malaysia is covered in forest, with some forests believed to be 130 million years old. The forests are dominated by dipterocarps. Lowland forest covers areas below 760 m (2,490 ft), and formerly East Malaysia was covered in such rainforest, which is supported by its hot wet climate. There are around 14,500 species of flowering plants and trees. Besides rainforests, there are over 1,425 km2 (550 sq mi) of mangroves in Malaysia, and a large amount of peat forest. At higher altitudes, oaks, chestnuts, and rhododendrons replace dipterocarps. There are an estimated 8,500 species of vascular plants in Peninsular Malaysia, with another 15,000 in the East. The forests of East Malaysia are estimated to be the habitat of around 2,000 tree species, and are one of the most biodiverse areas in the world, with 240 different species of trees every hectare.

Economy

Malaysia is a relatively open state-oriented and newly industrialised market economy. The state plays a significant but declining role in guiding economic activity through macroeconomic plans. Malaysia has had one of the best economic records in Asia, with GDP growing an average 6.5 per cent annually from 1957 to 2005. In 2014, the GDP (PPP) was about $746.821 billion, the third largest economy in ASEAN and the 28th largest in the world. In 1991, former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Mahathir bin Mohamad outlined his ideal in Vision 2020, in which Malaysia would become a self-sufficient industrialised nation by 2020. Najib Razak has said Malaysia could attain developed country status much earlier

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Eastern Heavens India – A Professionally Managed Eco Tourism Organisation from the actual target in 2020, adding the country has two program concept such as Government Transformation Programme and the Economic Transformation Programme. According to a report of HSBC, Malaysia will become the world's 21st largest economy by 2050, with a GDP of $1.2 trillion (Year 2000 dollars) and a GDP per capita of $29,247 (Year 2000 dollars). The report also says "The electronic equipment, petroleum, and liquefied natural gas producer will see a substantial increase in income per capita. Malaysian life expectancy, relatively high level of schooling, and above average fertility rate will help in its rapid expansion". Viktor Shvets, the managing director of Credit Suisse, has said "Malaysia has all the right ingredients to become a developed nation".

Malayasian Cuisine

Malaysia's cuisine reflects the multi-ethnic makeup of its population. Many cultures from within the country and from surrounding regions have greatly influenced the cuisine. Much of the influence comes from the Malay, Chinese, Indian, Thai, Javanese, and Sumatran cultures, largely due to the country being part of the ancient spice route. The cuisine is very similar to that of Singapore and Brunei, and also bears resemblance to Filipino cuisine. The different states have varied dishes, and often the food in Malaysia is different from the original dishes. Sometimes food not found in its original culture is assimilated into another; for example, Chinese restaurants in Malaysia often serve Malay dishes. Food from one culture is sometimes also cooked using styles taken from another culture, This means that although much of Malaysian food can be traced back to a certain culture, they have their own identity. Rice is popular in many dishes. Chili is commonly found in local cuisine, although this does not necessarily make them spicy.

Festivals & Culture

Malaysians observe a number of holidays and festivities throughout the year. Some are federally gazetted public holidays and some are observed by individual states. Other festivals are observed by particular ethnic or religion groups, and the main holiday of each major group has been declared a public holiday. The most observed national holiday is Hari Merdeka (Independence Day) on 31 August, commemorating the independence of the Federation of Malaya in 1957. Malaysia Day on 16 September commemorates federation in 1963. Other notable national holidays are Labour Day (1 May) and the King's birthday (first week of June). Muslim holidays are prominent as Islam is the state religion; Hari Raya Puasa (also called Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Malay for Eid al-Fitr), Hari Raya Haji (also called Hari Raya Aidiladha, the translation of Eid ul-Adha), Maulidur Rasul (birthday of the Prophet), and others being observed. Malaysian Chinese celebrate festivals such as Chinese New Year and others relating to traditional Chinese beliefs. Hindus in Malaysia celebrate Deepavali, the festival of lights, while Thaipusam is a religious rite which sees pilgrims from all over the country converge at the Batu Caves. Malaysia's Christian community celebrates most of the holidays observed by Christians elsewhere, most notably Christmas and Easter. East Malaysians also celebrate a harvest festival known as Gawai. Despite most festivals being identified with a particular ethnic or religious group, celebrations are universal. In a custom known as "open house" Malaysians participate in the celebrations of others, often visiting the houses of those who identify with the festival.

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Tourist Places

Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is the federal capital and most populous city in Malaysia. The city covers an area of 243 km2 (94 sq mi) and has an estimated population of 1.6 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 6.9 million as of 2010. It is among the fastest growing metropolitan regions in the country, in terms of population and economy. Kuala Lumpur is the seat of the Parliament of Malaysia. The city was once home to the executive and judicial branches of the federal government, but they were moved to Putrajaya in early 1999. Some sections of the judiciary still remain in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur. The official residence of the Malaysian King, the Istana Negara, is also situated in Kuala Lumpur. Rated as an alpha world city, Kuala Lumpur is the cultural, financial and economic centre of Malaysia due to its position as the capital as well as being a key city. Kuala Lumpur was ranked 48th among global cities by Foreign Policy's 2010 Global Cities Index and was ranked 67th among global cities for economic and social innovation by the 2thinknow Innovation Cities Index in 2010.

Geography > The geography of Kuala Lumpur is characterised by the huge Klang Valley. The valley is bordered by the Titiwangsa Mountains in the east, several minor ranges in the north and the south and the Strait of Malacca in the west. Kuala Lumpur is a Malay term that translates to "muddy confluence" as it is located at the confluence of the Klang and Gombak rivers. Located in the centre of Selangor state, Kuala Lumpur was previously under the rule of Selangor State Government. In 1974, Kuala Lumpur was separated from Selangor to form the first Federal Territory governed directly by the Malaysian Federal Government. Its location on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, which has wider flat land than the east coast, has contributed to its faster development relative to other cities in Malaysia. The municipality of the city covers an area of 243 km2 (94 sq mi), with an average elevation of 21.95 m (72.0 ft).

Climate > Protected by the Titiwangsa Mountains in the east and Indonesia's Sumatra Island in the west, Kuala Lumpur has a tropical rainforest climate which is warm and sunny, along with abundant rainfall, especially during the northeast monsoon season from October to March. Temperatures tend to remain constant. Maximums hover between 32 and 33 °C (90 and 91 °F) and have never exceeded 38.5 °C (101.3 °F), while minimums hover between 23.4 and 24.6 °C (74.1 and 76.3 °F) and have never fallen below 14.4 °C (57.9 °F). Kuala Lumpur typically receives minimum 2,600 mm (100 in) of rain annually; June and July are relatively dry, but even then rainfall typically exceeds 131 millimetres (5.2 in) per month.

Economy > Kuala Lumpur and its surrounding urban areas form the most industrialised and economically, the fastest growing region in Malaysia. Despite the relocation of federal government administration to Putrajaya, certain government institutions such as Bank Negara Malaysia (National Bank of Malaysia), Companies Commission of Malaysia and Securities Commission as well as most embassies and diplomatic missions have remained in the city. The city remains as the economic and business centre of the country. Kuala Lumpur is a centre for finance, insurance, real estate, media and the arts of Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur is rated as an alpha world city, and is the only global city in Malaysia, according to the Globalization and World Cities Study Group and Network (GaWC). The infrastructure development in the surrounding areas such as the Kuala Lumpur International Airport at Sepang, the creation of the Multimedia Super Corridor and the expansion of Port Klang further reinforce the economic significance of the city.

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Tourism > Tourism plays an important role in the city's service-driven economy. Many large worldwide hotel chains have a presence in the city. Kuala Lumpur is the sixth most visited city in the world, with 8.9 million tourist per year. Tourism here is driven by the city's cultural diversity, relatively low costs, and wide gastronomic and shopping variety. MICE tourism, which mainly encompasses conventions— has expanded in recent years to become a vital component of the industry, and is expected to grow further once the Malaysian government's Economic Transformation Programme kicks in, and with the completion of a new 93,000m2-size MATRADE Centre in 2014. Another notable trend is the increased presence of budget hotels in the city. The major tourist destinations in Kuala Lumpur include the Merdeka Square, the House of Parliament, the Petaling Street, the National Palace (Istana Negara), the Kuala Lumpur Tower, the National Museum, the Central Market, the National Monument,and religious sites such as the Jamek Mosque and Batu Caves. Kuala Lumpur plays host to many cultural festivals such as the Thaipusam procession at the Sri Mahamariamman Temple. Every year during the Thaipusam celebration, a silver chariot carrying the statue of Lord Muruga together with his consort Valli and Teivayanni would be paraded through the city beginning at the temple all the way to the Batu Caves. The entertainment hub of the city is mainly centred in the Golden Triangle encompassing Jalan P. Ramlee, Jalan Sultan Ismail and Ampang Road. Trendy nightclubs, bars and lounges, such as the Beach Club, Espanda, the Hakka Republic Wine Bar & Restaurant, Hard Rock Cafe, the Luna Bar, Nuovo, Rum Jungle, the Thai Club, Zouk, and many others are located here.

Langkawi

Langkawi, officially known as Langkawi the Jewel of Kedah is an archipelago of 104 islands in the Andaman Sea, some 30 km off the mainland coast of northwestern Malaysia. The islands are a part of the state of Kedah, which is adjacent to the Thai border. On 15 July 2008, Sultan Abdul Halim of Kedah had consented to the change of name to Langkawi Permata Kedah in conjunction with his Golden Jubilee Celebration. By far the largest of the islands is the eponymous Pulau Langkawi with a population of some 64,792, the only other inhabited island being nearby Pulau Tuba. Langkawi is also an administrative district with the town of Kuah as largest town. Langkawi is a duty-free island. Langkawi means island of the reddish-brown eagle in colloquial Malay. The Malay word for eagle is helang - which is shortened to "lang". It was given the title of "Langkawi, the Jewel of Kedah" in 2008 by Kedah's Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah as part of his golden jubilee to impress on tourists that it was part of Kedah.

Economy > An agro-based economy of padi and rubber cultivation and fisheries is fast being overtaken by a tourism-driven economy, taking into consideration the natural, unspoiled, ecological beauty of the island and major governmental emphasis. The Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) development program is a Malaysia Government initiative to accelerate economic growth in the north of Peninsular Malaysia – encompassing the states of Perlis, Kedah, Penang and the north of Perak.

Tourism > On 1 June 2007, Langkawi Island was given a World Geopark status by UNESCO. Three of its main conservation areas in Langkawi Geopark are Machincang Cambrian Geoforest Park, Kilim Karst Geoforest Park and Dayang Bunting Marble Geoforest park (Island of the Pregnant Maiden Lake). These three parks are the most popular tourism area within Langkawi Geopark. In 2014 Unesco issued a 'yellow card' warning threatening the status of the Geopark.

The Kilim Karst Geoforest Park (The Kilim River) > This area actually consists of three river estuaries that stretch from the Kisap village approximately 10

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Eastern Heavens India – A Professionally Managed Eco Tourism Organisation km to Tanjung Rhu and they are all interconnected. They are rich in wildlife and tourists may see hairy nosed sea otters, brown winged kingfishers, monitor lizards and swimming macaque monkeys. Limestone, inherently porous, forms caves and there are several in the mangroves. One of Langkawi's natural beauty spots is the Pirate Lagoon just outside the river. Technically this is a collapsed cave (hong) consisting of a cave entrance from the sea emerging into a hidden lagoon with towering, limestone escarpments and smaller caves.

Langkawi Islands > There are two island areas: the Southern Islands, with a heavy tourist population and the islands to the north east which are more secluded without tourist traffic. Langun Island has a fresh-water lake like Pregnant Maiden Lake only without the tourists and has Sand Spit Beach on its south-facing orientation. Dendang Island next to it forms a bay popular with Langkawi sailing yacht tour operators who favour the area for its natural beauty and peace. Some of the most popular beaches are Pantai Cenang, Pantai Tengah, Burau Bay, Pantai Kok, and Datai Bay. Pantai Cenang is a picturesque beach with seemingly unending stretches of fine white sand. It has numerous restaurants and bars for evening entertainment, several hosting live music and for watching the sun set. The beach is contoured by tall coconuts and casuarinas. Pantai Tengah is separated from Cenang by a small cape. It too faces the setting sun and is populated more by hotels than bars, making it less busy in the evening. Burau Bay, fringed by rocky outcrops, is the favourite place of migratory birds in Langkawi. Pantai Kok is a peaceful beach with the backdrop of limestone hills. Datai Bay has a combination of forests and sea. The milky beach is backed by lush forest. The Langkawi Cable Car takes visitors up to the peak of Gunung Mat Chinchang, where the Langkawi Sky Bridge is located. The Sky Bridge has been closed for 2 years and remains closed in 2014. Tourists can enter the island via ferry from Kuala Perlis or by flight from Kuala Lumpur. AirAsia and Fireflyz provides budget connection to the island.

Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru (also spelled Johor Baharu, Johor Baru, or Johore Bahru; abbreviated as JB) is the capital city of Johor in southern Malaysia, located north of Singapore. Johor Bahru is the southernmost city on the Eurasian mainland. Pasir Pelangi, the royal village, is located within Johor Bahru. The city council administers the highly developed southern central coast of the metropolitan area, with a total area of 185 square kilometres (71 sq mi). It is situated on the Straits of Johor (also known as the Straits of Tebrau), which separate Malaysia and Singapore. Metropolitan Johor Bahru occupies extensive coastal land, consisting of ecologically rich swamp lands and important river systems such as Sungai Johor, Sungai Pulai and Sungai Tebrau. It's is the third largest metropolitan area in Malaysia after Klang Valley and Greater Penang. With Singapore it forms a transnational urban area of about 7.2 million people.

Economy > The presence of Singapore-owned companies and tourists is significant. Johor Bahru's many shopping complexes cater to tourists from Singapore who visit the city for shopping and entertainment, taking advantage of the stronger Singapore dollar. As such, Johor Bahru's retail scene is highly developed for a city of its size. The main shopping districts are located within the city, with a number of large shopping malls located in the suburbs. Johor Bahru enjoys a close economic relationship with Singapore. A large number of residents in Johor Bahru work in Singapore, where salaries for equivalent jobs are higher than in Malaysia. This is partially because of the strong Singapore dollar, which was worth about 2.47 Malaysian Ringgit as of 16 July 2011. For the same reason, many Singaporeans live in Johor Bahru or visit the city for shopping, entertainment, and dining. Many Singaporeans own property, businesses, and factories in Johor Bahru.

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Tourism > Tourism is one of the most important factors for Johor Bahru's economic growth. Johor Bahru is easily reached from Singapore, and receives 49.9 percent of the country's annual 22.5 million foreign tourists via its bridges and road links to Singapore.

Theme Park > Danga World is a theme park located in Danga Bay, Johor Bahru. Legoland Malaysia is a theme park that has opened in Nusajaya, Johor, Malaysia on 15 September 2012 with over 40 interactive rides, shows and attractions. It is the first Legoland theme park in Asia upon its establishment. Puteri Harbour Family Theme Park is a 4-level family theme park with mixed of hotel, retail and entertainment complex. Puteri Harbour Family Theme Park is opening mid-November 2012. Angry Birds Activity Park is an indoor theme park located in KOMTAR JBCC

Singapore

General > Republic of Singapore, is a sovereign city-state and island country in Southeast Asia. It lies off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula and is 137 kilometres (85 mi) north of the equator. The country's territory consists of the diamond-shaped main island, commonly referred to as Singapore Island in English and Pulau Ujong in Malay, and more than 60 significantly smaller islets. Singapore is separated from Peninsular Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to the north, and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the Singapore Strait to the south. The country is highly urbanised, and little of the original vegetation remains. The country's territory has consistently expanded through land reclamation. The islands were settled in the second century AD and subsequently belonged to a series of local empires. Modern Singapore was founded in 1819 by Sir Stamford Raffles as a trading post of the East India Company with permission from the Johor Sultanate. The British obtained sovereignty over the island in 1824, and Singapore became one of the British Straits Settlements in 1826. Occupied by the Japanese during World War II, Singapore became independent from the United Kingdom in 1963 and united with other former British territories to form Malaysia, from which it was expelled two years later through a unanimous act of parliament. Singapore has since developed rapidly, earning recognition as one of the Four Asian Tigers. Singapore is one of the world's major commercial hubs, with the fourth- biggest financial centre and one of the five busiest ports. Its globalised and diversified economy depends heavily on trade, especially manufacturing, which accounted for around 30 percent of Singapore's GDP in 2013. In terms of purchasing power parity, Singapore has the third-highest per capita income in the world but high income inequality. It places highly in international rankings with regard to education, healthcare, and economic competitiveness. Approximately 5.4 million people live in Singapore (June 2013), of which about 2 million are foreign-born. While Singapore is diverse, ethnic Asians predominate: 75 percent of the population is Chinese, with significant minorities of Malays, Indians, and Eurasians. There are four official languages—English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil—and the country promotes multiculturalism through a range of official policies.

Political > Singapore is a unitary multiparty parliamentary republic, with a Westminster system of unicameral parliamentary government. The People's Action Party has won every election since self-government began in 1959. The dominance of the PAP, coupled with a low level of press freedom and suppressed civil liberties and political rights, has led to Singapore being classified as a semi-authoritarian regime. One of the five founding members of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), Singapore is also the host of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Secretariat, and a member of the East Asia Summit, the Non-Aligned Movement, and the Commonwealth. Singapore's rapid development has given it significant influence in global affairs, leading some analysts to identify it as a middle power.

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Geography > Singapore consists of 63 islands, including the main island, widely known as Singapore Island or Pulau Ujong in Malay. There are two man-made connections to Johor, Malaysia: the Johor–Singapore Causeway in the north and the Tuas Second Link in the west. Jurong Island, Pulau Tekong, Pulau Ubin and Sentosa are the largest of Singapore's smaller islands. The highest natural point is Bukit Timah Hill at 163.63 m (537 ft). On-going land reclamation projects have increased Singapore's land area from 581.5 km2 (224.5 sq mi) in the 1960s to 718.3 km2 (277.3 sq mi) presently. The country is projected to grow by another 100 km2 (40 sq mi) by 2030. Some projects involve merging smaller islands through land reclamation to form larger, more functional islands, as has been done with Jurong Island. Close to 10 percent of Singapore's land has been set aside for parks and nature reserves. The network of nature reserves, parks, park connectors, nature ways, tree-lined roads and other natural areas have also enhanced the sense of green space in the city. This is a result of five decades of greening efforts, which began in 1963, when Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew launched Singapore’s first tree-planting campaign by planting a mempat tree (cratoxylum formosum). The aim was to soften the harshness of urbanisation and improve the quality of life. This initiative was carried through into the 1970s and 1980s under the Parks and Recreation Department (PRD), which was renamed the National Parks Board in July 1996.

Economy > Singapore was the capital of the British Straits Settlements, a Crown Colony. It was also the main British naval base in East Asia. Because it was the main British naval base in the region and held the Singapore Naval Base, the largest dry dock of its time, Singapore was commonly described in the press as the 'Gibraltar of the East'. The opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 caused a major increase in trade between Europe and Asia, helping Singapore become a major world trade center, and turning the Port of Singapore into one of the largest and busiest ports in the world. Prior to 1965, Singapore had a GDP per capita of $511, then the third-highest in East Asia. After independence, the combination of foreign direct investment and a state-led drive for industrialisation, based on plans by Goh Keng Swee and Albert Winsemius, started the expansion of the country's economy.

Singapore is the 14th largest exporter and the 15th largest importer in the world. The country has the highest trade-to-GDP ratio in the world at 407.9 percent, signifying the importance of trade to its economy. The country is currently the only Asian country to receive AAA credit ratings from all three major credit rating agencies: Standard & Poor's, Moody's, Fitch. Singapore attracts a large amount of foreign investment as a result of its location, corruption-free environment, skilled workforce, low tax rates and advanced infrastructure. There are more than 7,000 multinational corporations from the United States, Japan, and Europe in Singapore. There are also approximately 1,500 companies from China and a similar number from India. Foreign firms are found in almost all sectors of the country's economy. Singapore is also the second-largest foreign investor in India. Roughly 44 percent of the Singaporean workforce is made up of non-Singaporeans. Over ten free-trade agreements have been signed with other countries and regions. Despite market freedom, Singapore's government operations have a significant stake in the economy, contributing 22% of the GDP. Singapore also possesses the world's eleventh largest foreign reserves, and has one of the highest net international investment position per capita. The currency of Singapore is the Singapore dollar, issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. It is interchangeable with the Brunei dollar. In recent years, the country has been identified as an increasingly popular tax haven for the wealthy due to the low tax rate on personal income and tax exemptions on foreign-based income and capital gains. Australian millionaire retailer Brett Blundy, with an estimated personal wealth worth AU$835 million, and multi- billionaire Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin are two examples of wealthy individuals who have settled in Singapore (Blundy in 2013 and Saverin in 2012). Singapore ranked fifth on the Tax Justice Network's 2013 Financial Secrecy Index of the world's top tax havens, scoring narrowly ahead of the United States.

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Singapore is a world leader in several economic areas. The country is the world's fourth leading financial centre, the world's second largest casino gambling market, one of the world's top three oil-refining centres, the world's largest oil-rig producer, and a major hub for ship repair services. The port is one of the five busiest ports in the world. The World Bank has named Singapore as the easiest place in the world to do business, and ranks Singapore the world's top logistics hub. Singapore has the world's highest percentage of millionaires, with one out of every six households having at least one million US dollars in disposable wealth. This excludes property, businesses, and luxury goods, which if included would increase the number of millionaires, especially as property in Singapore is among the world's most expensive. Singapore does not have a minimum wage, believing that it would lower its competitiveness. It also has one of the highest income inequalities among developed countries, being below Hong Kong and above the United States.

Languages > Singapore has four official languages: English, Malay, Mandarin Chinese, and Tamil. English is the common language, and is the language of business, government, and the medium of instruction in schools. Public bodies in Singapore, i.e. the Singapore Public Service (which includes the Singapore Civil Service and other agencies), conduct their businesses in English, and official documents written in a non-English official language such as Malay, Chinese or Tamil typically have to be translated into English to be accepted for submission. The Constitution of Singapore and all laws are written in English, and translators are required if one wishes to address the Singaporean Courts in a language other than English. However, English is the native tongue for only one-third of all Singaporeans, with roughly a third of all Singaporean Chinese, a quarter of all Singaporean Malays and half of all Singaporean Indians speaking it as their native tongue. Twenty percent of Singaporeans cannot read or write in English.

Cuisine > Dining, along with shopping, is said to be the country's national pastime. The focus on food has led countries like Australia to attract Singaporean tourists with food-based itineraries. The diversity of food is touted as a reason to visit the country, and the variety of food representing different ethnicities is seen by the government as a symbol of its multiculturalism. The "national fruit" of Singapore is the durian. In popular culture, food items belong to a particular ethnicity, with Chinese, Malay, and Indian food clearly defined. However, the diversity of cuisine has been increased further by the "hybridisation" of different styles (e.g., the Peranakan cuisine, a mix of Chinese and Malay cuisine).

Tourism > Tourism also forms a large part of the economy, with 15.5 million tourists visiting the city-state in 2013. To attract more tourists, the government legalised gambling in 2005 and allowed two casino resorts (called Integrated Resorts) to be developed. Singapore also promotes itself as a medical tourism hub: about 200,000 foreigners seek medical care there each year. Singapore medical services aim to serve at least one million foreign patients annually and generate USD 3 billion in revenue.

Bali (Indonesia)

General > Bali is an island and province of Indonesia. The province includes the island of Bali and a few smaller neighbouring islands, notably Nusa Penida. It is located at the westernmost end of the Lesser Sunda Islands, between Java to the west and Lombok to the east. Its capital of Denpasar is located at the southern part of the island. With a population of 3,890,757 in the 2010 census, and currently 4,225,000 as at January 2014, the island is home to most of Indonesia's Hindu minority. According to the 2010 Census, 84.5% of Bali's population adhered to Balinese Hinduism, 12% to Islam, and most of the remainder followed Christianity.

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Bali is the largest tourist destination in the country and is renowned for its highly developed arts, including traditional and modern dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking, and music. Since the late 20th century, the province has had a rise in tourism. Bali is part of the Coral Triangle, the area with the highest biodiversity of marine species. In this area alone over 500 reef building coral species can be found. For comparison, this is about 7 times as many as in the entire Caribbean. There is a wide range of dive sites with high quality reefs, all with their own specific attractions. Many sites can have strong currents and swell, so diving without a knowledgeable guide is inadvisable. Most recently, Bali was the host of the 2011 ASEAN Summit, 2013 APEC and Miss World 2013.

Geography > The island of Bali lies 3.2 km (2 mi) east of Java, and is approximately 8 degrees south of the equator. Bali and Java are separated by the Bali Strait. East to west, the island is approximately 153 km (95 mi) wide and spans approximately 112 km (69 mi) north to south; administratively it covers 5,780 km2, or 5,577 km2 without Nusa Penida District, its population density is roughly 750 people/km2. Bali's central mountains include several peaks over 3,000 metres in elevation. The highest is Mount Agung (3,031 m), known as the "mother mountain" which is an active volcano. Mountains range from centre to the eastern side, with Mount Agung the easternmost peak. Bali's volcanic nature has contributed to its exceptional fertility and its tall mountain ranges provide the high rainfall that supports the highly productive agriculture sector. South of the mountains is a broad, steadily descending area where most of Bali's large rice crop is grown. The northern side of the mountains slopes more steeply to the sea and is the main coffee producing area of the island, along with rice, vegetables and cattle. The longest river, Ayung River, flows approximately 75 km.

The island is surrounded by coral reefs. Beaches in the south tend to have white sand while those in the north and west have black sand. Bali has no major waterways, although the Ho River is navigable by small sampan boats. Black sand beaches between Pasut and Klatingdukuh are being developed for tourism, but apart from the seaside temple of Tanah Lot, they are not yet used for significant tourism. The largest city is the provincial capital, Denpasar, near the southern coast. Its population is around 491,500 (2002). Bali's second- largest city is the old colonial capital, Singaraja, which is located on the north coast and is home to around 100,000 people. Other important cities include the beach resort, Kuta, which is practically part of Denpasar's urban area, and Ubud, situated at the north of Denpasar, is the island's cultural centre. Three small islands lie to the immediate south east and all are administratively part of the Klungkung regency of Bali: Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan. These islands are separated from Bali by the Badung Strait. To the east, the Lombok Strait separates Bali from Lombok and marks the biogeographical division between the fauna of the Indomalayan ecozone and the distinctly different fauna of Australasia. The transition is known as the Wallace Line, named after Alfred Russel Wallace, who first proposed a transition zone between these two major biomes. When sea levels dropped during the Pleistocene ice age, Bali was connected to Java and Sumatra and to the mainland of Asia and shared the Asian fauna, but the deep water of the Lombok Strait continued to keep Lombok Island and the Lesser Sunda archipelago isolated.

Economy > Although tourism produces the GDP's largest output, agriculture is still the island's biggest employer; most notably rice cultivation. Crops grown in smaller amounts include fruit, vegetables, Coffea arabica and other cash and subsistence crops.[citation needed] Fishing also provides a significant number of jobs. Bali is also famous for its artisans who produce a vast array of handicrafts, including batik and ikat cloth and clothing, wooden carvings, stone carvings, painted art and silverware. Notably, individual villages typically adopt a single product, such as wind chimes or wooden furniture. The Arabica coffee production region is the highland region of Kintamani near Mount Batur. Generally, Balinese coffee is processed using the wet method. This results in a sweet, soft coffee with good consistency. Typical flavours include lemon and other citrus notes. Many coffee farmers in Kintamani are members of a traditional farming system called Subak Abian, which is

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Three decades ago, the Balinese economy was largely agriculture-based in terms of both output and employment. Tourism is now the largest single industry in terms of income, and as a result, Bali is one of Indonesia's wealthiest regions. In 2003, around 80% of Bali's economy was tourism related. By end of June 2011, non-performing loan of all banks in Bali were 2.23%, lower than the average of Indonesian banking industry non-performing loan (about 5%). The economy, however, suffered significantly as a result of the terrorist bombings 2002 and 2005. The tourism industry has since recovered from these events.

Tourism > The tourism industry is primarily focused in the south, while significant in the other parts of the island as well. The main tourist locations are the town of Kuta (with its beach), and its outer suburbs of Legian and Seminyak (which were once independent townships), the east coast town of Sanur (once the only tourist hub), in the center of the island Ubud, to the south of the Ngurah Rai International Airport, Jimbaran, and the newer development of Nusa Dua and Pecatu. The American government lifted its travel warnings in 2008. The Australian government issued an advice on Friday, 4 May 2012. The overall level of the advice was lowered to 'Exercise a high degree of caution'. The Swedish government issued a new warning on Sunday, 10 June 2012 because of one more tourist who has been killed by methanol poisoning. Australia last issued an advice on Monday, 5 January 2015 due to new terrorist threats. An offshoot of tourism is the growing real estate industry. Bali real estate has been rapidly developing in the main tourist areas of Kuta, Legian, Seminyak and Oberoi. Most recently, high-end 5 star projects are under development on the Bukit peninsula, on the south side of the island. Million dollar villas are being developed along the cliff sides of south Bali, commanding panoramic ocean views. Foreign and domestic (many Jakarta individuals and companies are fairly active) investment into other areas of the island also continues to grow. Land prices, despite the worldwide economic crisis, have remained stable.

Bali received the Best Island award from 'Travel and Leisure in 2010. The island of Bali won because of its attractive surroundings (both mountain and coastal areas), diverse tourist attractions, excellent international and local restaurants, and the friendliness of the local people. According to BBC Travel released in 2011, Bali is one of the World's Best Islands, rank in second after Santorini, Greece.

Culture > Bali is renowned for its diverse and sophisticated art forms, such as painting, sculpture, woodcarving, handcrafts, and performing arts. Balinese cuisine is also distinctive. Balinese percussion orchestra music, known as gamelan, is highly developed and varied. Balinese performing arts often portray stories from Hindu epics such as the Ramayana but with heavy Balinese influence. Famous Balinese dances include pendet, legong, baris, topeng, barong, gong keybar, and kecak (the monkey dance). Bali boasts one of the most diverse and innovative performing arts cultures in the world, with paid performances at thousands of temple festivals, private ceremonies, or public shows. The Hindu New Year, Nyepi, is celebrated in the spring by a day of silence. On this day everyone stays at home and tourists are encouraged to remain in their hotels. On the day before New Year, large and colourful sculptures of ogoh-ogoh monsters are paraded and finally burned in the evening to drive away evil spirits. Other festivals throughout the year are specified by the Balinese pawukon calendrical system.

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Johor Bahru

General > Johor Bahru is the capital city of Johor in southern Malaysia, located north of Singapore. Johor Bahru is the southernmost city on the Eurasian mainland. Pasir Pelangi, the royal village, is located within Johor Bahru. Johor Bahru was founded in 1855 when the sovereign ruler of Johor, Temenggong Daeng Ibrahim, established his administrative headquarters there. That time Johor Bahru was known as Tanjung Puteri, a small Malay fishing village. Temenggong Ibrahim renamed Tanjung Puteri as Iskandar Puteri in 1858; His son and successor, yr Puteri during the grand opening of Istana Besar Johor on 1 January 1866. Johor Bahru quickly expanded into a town under Abu Bakar's direction. Many of the town's buildings were constructed during Abu Bakar's reign, notably the State Mosque, Istana Besar, and the Menteri Besar's residence—many of which were built by Wong Ah Fook, a Toisanese-Chinese contractor who became a close patron of Abu Bakar. The town also saw an influx of Chinese immigrants.

Economy > The presence of Singapore-owned companies and tourists is significant. Johor Bahru's many shopping complexes cater to tourists from Singapore who visit the city for shopping and entertainment, taking advantage of the stronger Singapore dollar. As such, Johor Bahru's retail scene is highly developed for a city of its size. The main shopping districts are located within the city, with a number of large shopping malls located in the suburbs. Johor Bahru enjoys a close economic relationship with Singapore. A large number of residents in Johor Bahru work in Singapore, where salaries for equivalent jobs are higher than in Malaysia. This is partially because of the strong Singapore dollar, which was worth about 2.47 Malaysian Ringgit as of 16 July 2011. For the same reason, many Singaporeans live in Johor Bahru or visit the city for shopping, entertainment, and dining. Many Singaporeans own property, businesses, and factories in Johor Bahru.

Tourism > Tourism is one of the most important factors for Johor Bahru's economic growth. Johor Bahru is easily reached from Singapore, and receives 49.9 percent of the country's annual 22.5 million foreign tourists via its bridges and road links to Singapore.

Genting Highland

General > Genting Highlands known as Resorts World Genting, is a hill resort in Malaysia developed by Genting Group. The hill resort is at an average elevation of 1,740 metres (5,710 ft) within the Titiwangsa Mountains on the border between the states of Pahang and Selangor of Malaysia. Resorts World Genting is operated by Genting Malaysia Berhad (formerly known as Resorts World Bhd), which also operates Awana chain of resorts & hotels. It is accessible by car from Kuala Lumpur in one hour, or also accessible by a cable car called Genting Skyway (3.38 kilometres (2.10 mi) which at its opening was the world's fastest and South East Asia's longest gondola lift. The idea of a hill resort located near Kuala Lumpur occurred to the late Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong during a business trip to the Cameron Highlands in 1964. He mooted this idea while enjoying the fresh and crisp air from the balcony of his hotel room. A private company called Genting Highlands Berhad was set up on 27 April 1965, with the late Tan Sri Haji Mohammed Noah bin Omar, Tan Sri Lim successfully obtained approval for the alienation of 12,000 acres (4,900 ha) and 2,800 acres (1,100 ha) of land from the Pahang and Selangor State Government respectively between the years 1965 and 1970. An anomaly happened during the obtaining of the land approvals. While the Pahang state government swiftly approved a freehold lease, the Selangor state reluctantly approved a 99-year lease. As a result, Tan Sri Lim Goh Tong met the then Menteri Besar of Selangor, Dato Harun Idris and told him that a freehold lease would be more feasible than a 99-year lease. Finally, the Selangor state government agreed to grant a freehold lease. In 1971, the first hotel at Genting Highlands was successfully completed and

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Attractions > The comprehensive indoor and outdoor theme-park was promoted as the destination for "Fun at The Peak". The entire resort was subsequently billed; "The City of Entertainment". Genting Highlands is the only legal land-based casino, Casino de Genting, in the country and is owned by Genting Malaysia Berhad, a subsidiary of Genting Group.

Accommodations > Resorts World Genting has five hotels. One of the five hotels, the First World Hotel, holds the Guinness World of Records as the largest hotel in the world from 2006 until 2013, with a total of 6,118 rooms.

 Genting Grand (formerly as Genting Hotel)  Maxims (formerly known as Highlands Hotel)  Resort Hotel  Theme Park Hotel (the first hotel, formerly known as Highlands Hotel before Maxims)  First World Hotel (the largest hotel in the world until 2008)

Genting Skyway > Genting Skyway, located at the Batang Kali, Selangor side of Genting, Malaysia, is a monocable gondola lift serving the Genting Highlands Resort. Its lower station is located near Gohtong Jaya, and its upper station is located at Highlands Hotel of Genting Highlands Resort.

Penang

General > Penang Island is part of the state of Penang, on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It was named Prince of Wales Island when it was occupied by the British East India Company on 12 August 1786, in honour of the birthday of the Prince of Wales, later King George IV. The capital, George Town, was named after the reigning King George. Malaysia has another island called "Pulau Pinang", which is a diving site located in South China Sea and part of the Johor Marine Park, which consists of a group of islands: Pulau Aur, Pulau Dayang, Pulau Lang, and Pulau Pinang itself. Penang was originally part of the Malay Sultanate of Kedah. On 11 August 1786, Captain Francis Light of the British East India Company landed in Penang and renamed it Prince of Wales Island in honour of heir to the British throne. Light then received it as a portion on his marriage to the daughter of the Sultan of Kedah. Light ceded Penang to the Government of India and promised the Sultan military protection from Siamese and Burmese armies who were threatening Kedah. Light is now credited as the founder of Penang. Many early settlers succumbed to malaria, earning Penang the epithet "the White Man's Grave". In 1826, Penang, along with Malacca and Singapore, became part of the Straits Settlements under the British administration in India, moving to direct British colonial rule in 1867. In 1946 it became part of the Malayan Union, before becoming in 1948 a state of the Federation of Malaya, which gained independence in 1957 and became Malaysia in 1963. The island was a free port until 1969. Despite the loss of the island's free-port status, from the 1970s to the late 1990s the state built up one of the largest electronics manufacturing bases in Asia, in the Free Trade Zone around the airport in

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Geography > With an area of 295 km2 (114 sq mi), Penang Island is the fourth-largest island wholly in Malaysia, after Banggi Island, Bruit Island and Langkawi Island. It is also the most populated island in the country with an estimated population of 678,000. The island is connected with the mainland by the Penang Bridge. The bridge begins at Gelugor on the island and ends in Perai on the mainland. The mainland portion of the Penang state is known as Seberang Perai (Province Wellesley), and together with Penang Island and other smaller islands, form the state of Penang.

Economy > The economy of Penang does not depend on any one sector. Penang takes up the third position after Selangor and Johor among the states of Malaysia. Its excellent infrastructure and transportation facilities make Penang the perfect place for the manufacturing sector. There are a lot of industries in the southern part of the island. Apart from the manufacturing sector, tourism, finance, agriculture and shipping sectors also contribute in enhancing the economy of the state. The Penang Development Corporation, PDC, helps to plan, implement and promote most of the development projects on the behalf of the state government of Penang. PDC functions as an investment section of the Penang State government. When Kuala Lumpur was a small outpost, Penang was the main core of banking of Malaysia. In 1875, Standard Chartered Bank, the oldest bank in Malaysia, opened its doors to gratify the financial requirements of the early European traders. In 1885, HSBC (The HongKong and Shanghai Banking Corporation) opened its branch in Penang. Later in 1888, the UK-based Royal Bank of Scotland opened its first office in the State. Today, Penang has got branches of Citibank, the Malaysian central bank (Bank Negara Malaysia) and United Overseas Bank in addition to the Maybank, Ambank, Public Bank and CIMB Bank. Considering the highly industrialized nature and limited land size, the agriculture sector contributes very little. The major part is taken over by the export of cocoa, oil palm and crops of rubber along with fruits, vegetables, livestock, coconut and paddy. Apart from this, ornamental, fisheries, floriculture and aquaculture are some of the new emerging industries and also play a small role in bringing up the economy of the state

Tourism > A fascinating fusion of the East and West, Penang embraces modernity while retaining its traditions and old world charm. These are reflected in its harmonious multiracial populace and well-preserved heritage buildings which led to George Town being accorded a listing as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site recently. Long regarded as the food capital of Malaysia, Penang also entices visitors with its beautiful coasts and scrumptious cuisines. Soak in the sun at one of the many beaches, explore the quaint nooks and crannies of George Town, feast on delicacies from hawker street stalls, shop at the many quaint night markets and much more. Offering the best of Asia, Penang 's sights and sounds reflect the colourful heritage of her many races and the pride of her people. Be it lush tropical gardens or ornately designed temples and unique heritage buildings, Penang will give you a glimpse into a world where nature, tradition and history blend into a rich cultural tapestry.Live like a local and see what laid back Penangites love to indulge in - travel in trishaws and shop at the many quaint night markets. Be adventurous and explore!

1. The Streets of George Town 2. Penang famous hawker fare 3. Penang Hill 4. Arulmigu Karumariamman Temple 5. Bukit Jambul Orchid & Hibiscus Garden 6. Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest

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7. Bukit Panchor Forest Park 8. Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion 9. Dharmikarama Burmese Temple 10. Dr Sun Yat Sen's Penang Base 11. National Park (Muka Head) 12. The Weld Quay Clan Jetties 13. Flea markets, pasar malam and modern shopping malls 14. Batu Ferringhi Beach 15. Upper Penang Road and Chulia Street 16. Butterfly Farm 17. Eastern & Oriental Heritage Building at Penang 18. Escape Adventureplay 19. Hainanese Mariners' Lodge/ Penang Heritage Trust 20. Han Jiang Ancestral Temple 21. Kapitan Keling Mosque 22. Kuan Yin Temple 23. Mengkuang Dam 24. Millionaires' Row 25. Old Georgetown - Historical Streets of Penang 26. Nattukotai Chettiar Temple 27. Pantai Teluk Kampi / Teluk Kampi Beach 28. Penang Batik Factory 29. Penang Bird Park 30. Penang Botanic Gardens 31. Penang Bridge 32. Penang City Hall 33. Penang Fort Cornwallis 34. Penang Floating Mosque

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Malaysia – Family Holiday Itinerary

1 Malaysia Kuala Lumpur - Genting Highland

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Sl Tour Night Day Detail of Activities No Plan Stay After arriving in Malaysia's capital city, allow yourself a full day to recover and just spend your time wandering through the city's streets (Optional Day trip not sponsored by Arrive at Eastern Heavens). Start in Chinatown, where Kuala you'll find a street bazaar and the Sri Mahamariaman Day- Kuala 1 Lumpur - Hindu Temple, then cut through the bustling Central 1 Lumpur Transfer Market to Merdeka Square, the focal point of colonial to Hotel KL. From the Jame Mosque, hop on the train to Jalan Imbi. Next to the station, you'll find Berjaya Times Square, KL's largest shopping mall, filled with tons of food and shopping, not to mention Berjaya Times Square Theme Park, the world's largest indoor amusement park - Overnight stay at Kuala Lumpur.

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After a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel, move out for a half day City tour - Head to multiple Kuala Lumpur attractions, making photo stops at the King's Palace — a symbol of Malaysian sovereignty — as well as Merdeka Square (aka Independence Square), which features a panorama of fascinating buildings in an array of architectural styles. Your guide offers informative commentary on the city’s growing skyline, whose ultra-modern structures tower above edifices with Indo-Moorish influence - Gaze up at the Islamic geometric patterns on the 88-story Petronas Twin Towers, whose multifaceted walls and twin spires contain thousands of steel and glass panels - Your journey continues with a visit to the National Museum to see historic Malaysian artifacts, from traditional Half Day weapons and costumes to modern arts and crafts and Sight musical instruments. - Then, drive past the beautiful Day- Seen of Lake Gardens on your way to view the Kuala 2 2 Kuala National Monument, commemorating Lumpur Lumpur Malaysia's struggle for freedom during City World War II. Nearby, admire the modern construction of the National Mosque and the pleasant combination of Eastern and Western architecture of the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station - Visit the six- tiered Chinese landmark of Thean Hou Temple, a grand structure that combines modern architectural styles with authentic traditional design. At the Central Market, browse a variety of local crafts and perhaps have your portrait sketched if time permits. - The final stop on your sightseeing tour of Kuala Lumpur is the Royal Selangor Visitor Center, where you will gain insight into pewter- smithing and see innovative pewter-ware design. Afterward, re-board your coach and end with drop-off at your hotel - One way cable car ride in included in the tour - Overnight stay at Kuala Lumpur. Recharge yourself with a healthy breakfast at the hotel and embark on a pleasant journey to Genting Highland - Enroute batu cave visit is included in the tour - Enjoy Transfer the full day Genting Indoor Theme Park visit - First to World Plaza is a shopping mall complex at Genting Genting Resort, housing the indoor theme park and First World Highland Hotel, perched above. Glamourous and bold, the First Day- Genting 3 - Full day World Plaza is as bright inside as its multi-coloured 3 Highland Genting facade, with cartoonish statues, neon lights and Indoor overhanging numerous replicas of international Theme landmarks, such as the Statue of Liberty, Eiffel Tower Park and Petronas Twin Towers scattered randomly throughout the mall. An integral attraction of Genting Resort, the Indoor Theme Park provides lighter versions of its outdoor rides, such as carousels, roller

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coasters and a slow-moving ferris wheel with an emphasis on families and children - Overnight stay at Genting Highland.

Departure Day- from Grab a good breakfast and check out well in time to 4 Return 4 Kuala proceed to the airport and board the return flight. Lampur

The package includes the following 1 This is a private tour package from Bangkok to Bangkok for 4 Days Pick up will be done from Kuala Lumpur Airport and will be dropped at the 2 same place 3 For all kinds of transportation sightseeing AC "Seat-in-Coach " is used 4 All accommodation will be of AC 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Star Category as agreed All accomodation categories are strictly as per the international tourism 5 standard The package includes accommodation, transportation, breakfast, sightseeing 6 and expert tour guidance 7 The entire package is inclusive of all taxes. 8 Child rate-with extra bed 80%, without extra bed 50% of twin adult rate 9 The time based itinerary is provided once the flight timing is available with us 1 All sight seeing and transfers are strictly based on time and Eastern Heavens 0 will not be responsible for default 1 Refunds for services not utilised will not be entertained 1 1 In case of currency fluctuations, Eastern Heavens reserves the right to amend 2 the rates. 1 Rates quoted are invalid during trade shows / international conference dates. 3

The package excludes the following 1 Any item not included in the above list 2 Any Food ordered separately is to be settled by guest 3 Any tour ordered separately to be settled separately Cost arising due to bad weather, bandh, hartal, political violence, road blockade, 4 act of God, Crisis situations, non-social elements, accidents, epidemics is to be settled by the customer on the spot 5 Train / air ticket not included 6 Long distance air transfers are not included in the price 7 Personal expense like telephone, laundry, porter charge etc. is not included 8 Entry fees of all sightseeing locations 9 Optional items are to be paid on the spot

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Price List - 2 Star People Price / Head 2 23,965.50 3 18,901.00 4 17,522.00 5 15,707.50 6 15,245.17 7 14,034.79 8 13,687.50

Price List - 3 Star People Price / Head 2 24,223.50 3 19,159.00 4 17,780.00 5 15,901.00 6 15,438.67 7 14,228.29 8 13,945.50

Price List - 4 Star People Price / Head 2 25,449.00 3 20,255.50 4 18,876.50 5 16,997.50 6 16,535.17 7 15,453.79 8 15,171.00

Price List - 5 Star People Price / Head 2 29,512.50 3 24,383.50 4 23,069.00 5 21,125.50 6 20,663.17 7 19,452.79 8 19,105.50

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2 Malaysia Kuala Lumpur - Genting Highland - Penang

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Kuala Lumpur 2 Nights - Genting Highland 1 Night - Penang 2 Nights

5 Night / 6 Days > Premium Deluxe Tour

Sl Tour Night Day Detail of Activities No Plan Stay After arriving in Malaysia's capital city, allow yourself a full day to recover and just spend your time wandering through the city's streets (Optional Day trip not sponsored by Arrive at Eastern Heavens). Start in Chinatown, where Kuala you'll find a street bazaar and the Sri Mahamariaman Day- Kuala 1 Lumpur - Hindu Temple, then cut through the bustling Central 1 Lumpur Transfer Market to Merdeka Square, the focal point of colonial to Hotel KL. From the Jame Mosque, hop on the train to Jalan Imbi. Next to the station, you'll find Berjaya Times Square, KL's largest shopping mall, filled with tons of food and shopping, not to mention Berjaya Times Square Theme Park, the world's largest indoor amusement park - Overnight stay at Kuala Lumpur. After a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel, move out for a half day City tour - Head to multiple Kuala Lumpur attractions, making photo stops at the King's Palace — a symbol of Malaysian sovereignty — as well as Merdeka Square (aka Independence Square), which features a panorama of fascinating buildings in an array of architectural styles. Your guide offers informative commentary on the city’s growing skyline, whose ultra-modern structures tower Half Day above edifices with Indo-Moorish influence - Gaze up Sight at the Islamic geometric patterns on the Day- Seen of Kuala 2 88-story Petronas Twin Towers, whose 2 Kuala multifaceted walls and twin spires contain Lumpur Lumpur City thousands of steel and glass panels - Your journey continues with a visit to the National Museum to see historic Malaysian artifacts, from traditional weapons and costumes to modern arts and crafts and musical instruments. - Then, drive past the beautiful Lake Gardens on your way to view the National Monument, commemorating Malaysia's struggle for freedom during World War II. Nearby, admire the modern construction of the National Mosque and the pleasant

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combination of Eastern and Western architecture of the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station - Visit the six- tiered Chinese landmark of Thean Hou Temple, a grand structure that combines modern architectural styles with authentic traditional design. At the Central Market, browse a variety of local crafts and perhaps have your portrait sketched if time permits. - The final stop on your sightseeing tour of Kuala Lumpur is the Royal Selangor Visitor Center, where you will gain insight into pewter- smithing and see innovative pewter-ware design. Afterward, re-board your coach and end with drop-off at your hotel - One way cable car ride in included in the tour - Overnight stay at Kuala Lumpur. Recharge yourself with a healthy breakfast at the hotel and embark on a pleasant journey to Genting Highland - Enroute batu cave visit is included in the tour - Enjoy the full day Genting Indoor Theme Park visit - First World Plaza is a shopping mall complex at Genting Transfer Resort, housing the indoor theme park and First World to Hotel, perched above. Glamourous and bold, the First Genting World Plaza is as bright inside as its multi-coloured Highland Day- facade, with cartoonish statues, neon lights and Genting 3 - Full day 3 overhanging numerous replicas of international Highland Genting landmarks, such as the Statue of Liberty, Eiffel Tower Indoor and Petronas Twin Towers scattered randomly Theme throughout the mall. An integral attraction of Genting Park Resort, the Indoor Theme Park provides lighter versions of its outdoor rides, such as carousels, roller coasters and a slow-moving ferris wheel with an emphasis on families and children - Overnight stay at Genting Highland. Grab a good breakfast and check out well in time to proceed to the airport and board the flight for Penang - A fascinating fusion of the East and West, Penang embraces modernity while retaining its traditions and old world charm. These are reflected in its harmonious Fly from multiracial populace and well-preserved heritage Day- Kuala 4 buildings which led to George Town being Penang 4 Lampur accorded a listing as a UNESCO World to Penang Cultural Heritage Site recently. Long regarded as the food capital of Malaysia, Penang also entices visitors with its beautiful coasts and scrumptious cuisines - Rest of the day you can visit the beaches on your own and enjoy relax and leisor - Overnight stay at Penang.

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Grab a healthy breakfast - Move out for a thrilling Half day Penang Sight Seen - The ‘Pearl of the Orient’ is also home to more than its fair share of sightseeing attractions. Once colonized by the British, the island is a mixture of Chinese store fronts and British-era structures. The Penang Half- Day Tour takes you on a journey to visit some of its key attractions; start out the day with a visit to Khoo Kongsi – A clan house for ethnic Chinese Penang from the Khoo family which also doubles as a Day- 5 Sight temple. Next head on over to the Wat Penang 5 Seen Chayamangkalaram Temple – A Thai temple that is home to a 33-metre long reclining Buddha, one of the largest in the world. Later the tour continues on to the Botanical Gardens before a stopover at a pewter factory where you can see how this popular alloy is fashioned into the authentic and popular pewter products - Visit Botanical Garden, Crown Pewter Demonstration, China Town, Fort Cornwallis - Overnight stay at Penang Departure Day- Grab a good breakfast and check out well in time to 6 from Return 6 proceed to the airport and board the return flight. Penang

The package includes the following This is a private tour package from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Penang Airport for 1 6 days Pick up will be done from Kuala Lumpur Airport and will be dropped at Penang 2 Airport 3 For all kinds of transportation sightseeing AC "Seat-in-Coach " is used 4 All accommodation will be of AC 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Star Category as agreed All accomodation categories are strictly as per the international tourism standard The package includes accommodation, transportation, breakfast, sightseeing 5 and expert tour guidance 6 The entire package is inclusive of all taxes. 7 Child rate-with extra bed 80%, without extra bed 50% of twin adult rate 8 The time based itinerary is provided once the flight timing is available with us All sight seeing and transfers are strictly based on time and Eastern Heavens 9 will not be responsible for default 1 Refunds for services not utilised will not be entertained 0 1 In case of currency fluctuations, Eastern Heavens reserves the right to amend 1 the rates. 1 Rates quoted are invalid during trade shows / international conference dates. 2

The package excludes the following

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1 Any item not included in the above list 2 Any Food ordered separately is to be settled by guest 3 Any tour ordered separately to be settled separately Cost arising due to bad weather, bandh, hartal, political violence, road blockade, 4 act of God, Crisis situations, non-social elements, accidents, epidemics is to be settled by the customer on the spot 5 Train / air ticket not included 6 Long distance air transfers are not included in the price 7 Personal expense like telephone, laundry, porter charge etc. is not included 8 Entry fees of all sightseeing locations 9 Optional items are to be paid on the spot 1 Transfer from Kuala Lumpur to Penang by air and return is not included 0

Price List - 2 Star People Price / Head 2 31,060.50 3 25,996.00 4 24,552.50 5 22,738.00 6 22,275.67 7 20,742.79 8 20,073.00

Price List - 3 Star People Price / Head 2 31,576.50 3 26,512.00 4 25,068.50 5 23,189.50 6 22,727.17 7 21,194.29 8 20,524.50

Price List - 4 Star People Price / Head 2 32,995.50 3 27,802.00 4 26,358.50 5 24,479.50 6 24,017.17 7 22,613.29 8 22,008.00

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Price List - 5 Star People Price / Head 2 44,928.00 3 39,799.00 4 38,420.00 5 36,476.50 6 36,014.17 7 33,965.29 8 33,231.00

3 Malaysia Kuala Lumpur - Genting Highland - Langkawi

Malaysia - 3 > Kuala Lumpur - Genting Hilghand - Langkawi > Premium Family Holiday

Kuala Lumpur 2 Nights - Genting Highland 1 Night - Langkawi 2 Nights

5 Night / 6 Days > Premium Deluxe Tour

Sl Tour Night Day Detail of Activities No Plan Stay After arriving in Malaysia's capital city, allow yourself a full day to recover and just spend your time wandering through the city's streets (Optional Day trip not sponsored by Arrive at Eastern Heavens). Start in Chinatown, where Kuala you'll find a street bazaar and the Sri Mahamariaman Day- Kuala 1 Lumpur - Hindu Temple, then cut through the bustling Central 1 Lumpur Transfer Market to Merdeka Square, the focal point of colonial to Hotel KL. From the Jame Mosque, hop on the train to Jalan Imbi. Next to the station, you'll find Berjaya Times Square, KL's largest shopping mall, filled with tons of food and shopping, not to mention Berjaya Times Square Theme Park, the world's largest indoor amusement park - Overnight stay at Kuala Lumpur.

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After a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel, move out for a half day City tour - Head to multiple Kuala Lumpur attractions, making photo stops at the King's Palace — a symbol of Malaysian sovereignty — as well as Merdeka Square (aka Independence Square), which features a panorama of fascinating buildings in an array of architectural styles. Your guide offers informative commentary on the city’s growing skyline, whose ultra-modern structures tower above edifices with Indo-Moorish influence - Gaze up at the Islamic geometric patterns on the 88-story Petronas Twin Towers, whose multifaceted walls and twin spires contain thousands of steel and glass panels - Your journey continues with a visit to the National Museum to see historic Malaysian artifacts, from traditional Half Day weapons and costumes to modern arts and crafts and Sight musical instruments. - Then, drive past the beautiful Day- Seen of Lake Gardens on your way to view the Kuala 2 2 Kuala National Monument, commemorating Lumpur Lumpur Malaysia's struggle for freedom during City World War II. Nearby, admire the modern construction of the National Mosque and the pleasant combination of Eastern and Western architecture of the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station - Visit the six- tiered Chinese landmark of Thean Hou Temple, a grand structure that combines modern architectural styles with authentic traditional design. At the Central Market, browse a variety of local crafts and perhaps have your portrait sketched if time permits. - The final stop on your sightseeing tour of Kuala Lumpur is the Royal Selangor Visitor Center, where you will gain insight into pewter- smithing and see innovative pewter-ware design. Afterward, re-board your coach and end with drop-off at your hotel - One way cable car ride in included in the tour - Overnight stay at Kuala Lumpur. Recharge yourself with a healthy breakfast at the hotel and embark on a pleasant journey to Genting Highland - Enroute batu cave visit is included in the tour - Enjoy Transfer the full day Genting Indoor Theme Park visit - First to World Plaza is a shopping mall complex at Genting Genting Resort, housing the indoor theme park and First World Highland Hotel, perched above. Glamourous and bold, the First Day- Genting 3 - Full day World Plaza is as bright inside as its multi-coloured 3 Highland Genting facade, with cartoonish statues, neon lights and Indoor overhanging numerous replicas of international Theme landmarks, such as the Statue of Liberty, Eiffel Tower Park and Petronas Twin Towers scattered randomly throughout the mall. An integral attraction of Genting Resort, the Indoor Theme Park provides lighter versions of its outdoor rides, such as carousels, roller

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coasters and a slow-moving ferris wheel with an emphasis on families and children - Overnight stay at Genting Highland. Grab a good breakfast and check out well in time to proceed to the airport and board the flight for Langkawi - Langkawi, officially known as Langkawi the Jewel of Kedah is an archipelago of 104 islands in the Andaman Sea, some 30 km off the mainland coast of northwestern Fly from Malaysia. The islands are a part of the state of Kuala Day- Kedah, which is adjacent to the Thai border. 4 Lampur Langkawi 4 Langkawi Island was given a World to Geopark status by UNESCO. Three of its main Langkawi conservation areas in Langkawi Geopark are Machincang Cambrian Geoforest Park, Kilim Karst Geoforest Park and Dayang Bunting Marble Geoforest park (Island of the Pregnant Maiden Lake). These three parks are the most popular tourism area within Langkawi Geopark. You can enjoy the beaches on your own at afternoon - Overnight stay at Langkawi. Grab a healthy breakfast - Move out for a thrilling Half day Langkawi Sight Seen - Enjoy & discover the legends and attractions of this paradise island - Atma Alam-At Atma Alam you will get to witness the process of traditional batik printing using wax and dyes. You will also get to purchase hand drawn silk and local cloth handicraft - Under Water World-The island rich treasure trove of marine life, Langkawi Day- 5 Sight located at the popularCenang Beach, this Langkawi 5 Seen features more than 5000 types of aquatic life, exhibited in more than 100 tanks of different sizes . (Exclude Entrance fee RM38per adult & RM 28per Child) - Eagle Square-The Eagle Square resembles the symbol of Langkawi. Photo taking with this majestic bird is amust for people who are in Langkawi - Kuah town-Get a look at the local town and enjoy some light duty free shopping - Overnight stay at Langkawi. Departure Day- Grab a good breakfast and check out well in time to 6 from Return 6 proceed to the airport and board the return flight. Langkawi

The package includes the following This is a private tour package from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Langkawi 1 Airport for 6 days Pick up will be done from Kuala Lumpur Airport and will be dropped at 2 Langkawi Airport 3 For all kinds of transportation sightseeing AC "Seat-in-Coach " is used 4 All accommodation will be of AC 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Star Category as agreed

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All accomodation categories are strictly as per the international tourism standard The package includes accommodation, transportation, breakfast, sightseeing 5 and expert tour guidance 6 The entire package is inclusive of all taxes. 7 Child rate-with extra bed 80%, without extra bed 50% of twin adult rate 8 The time based itinerary is provided once the flight timing is available with us All sight seeing and transfers are strictly based on time and Eastern Heavens 9 will not be responsible for default 1 Refunds for services not utilised will not be entertained 0 In case of currency fluctuations, Eastern Heavens reserves the right to amend 11 the rates. 12 Rates quoted are invalid during trade shows / international conference dates.

The package excludes the following 1 Any item not included in the above list 2 Any Food ordered separately is to be settled by guest 3 Any tour ordered separately to be settled separately Cost arising due to bad weather, bandh, hartal, political violence, road 4 blockade, act of God, Crisis situations, non-social elements, accidents, epidemics is to be settled by the customer on the spot 5 Train / air ticket not included 6 Long distance air transfers are not included in the price 7 Personal expense like telephone, laundry, porter charge etc. is not included 8 Entry fees of all sightseeing locations 9 Optional items are to be paid on the spot 1 Transfer from Kuala Lumpur to Penang by air and return is not included 0

Price List - 2 Star People Price / Head 2 29,512.50 3 24,448.00 4 23,907.50 5 22,093.00 6 21,630.67 7 20,033.29 8 19,492.50

Price List - 3 Star People Price / Head 2 29,770.50 3 24,706.00

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4 24,165.50 5 22,286.50 6 21,824.17 7 20,226.79 8 19,750.50

Price List - 4 Star People Price / Head 2 36,156.00 3 30,962.50 4 29,196.50 5 27,317.50 6 26,855.17 7 25,322.29 8 24,846.00

Price List - 5 Star People Price / Head 2 40,606.50 3 35,477.50 4 34,098.50 5 32,155.00 6 31,692.67 7 30,353.29 8 29,748.00

4 Malaysia Kuala Lumpur - Genting Highland - Johor Bahru

Malaysia - 3 > Kuala Lumpur - Genting Hilghand - Johor Bahru > Premium Family Holiday

Kuala Lumpur 2 Nights - Genting Highland 1 Night - Johor Bahru 2 Nights

5 Night / 6 Days > Premium Deluxe Tour

Sl Tour Night Day Detail of Activities No Plan Stay

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After arriving in Malaysia's capital city, allow yourself a full day to recover and just spend your time wandering through the city's streets (Optional Day trip not sponsored by Arrive at Eastern Heavens). Start in Chinatown, where Kuala you'll find a street bazaar and the Sri Mahamariaman Day- Kuala 1 Lumpur - Hindu Temple, then cut through the bustling Central 1 Lumpur Transfer Market to Merdeka Square, the focal point of colonial to Hotel KL. From the Jame Mosque, hop on the train to Jalan Imbi. Next to the station, you'll find Berjaya Times Square, KL's largest shopping mall, filled with tons of food and shopping, not to mention Berjaya Times Square Theme Park, the world's largest indoor amusement park - Overnight stay at Kuala Lumpur. After a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel, move out for a half day City tour - Head to multiple Kuala Lumpur attractions, making photo stops at the King's Palace — a symbol of Malaysian sovereignty — as well as Merdeka Square (aka Independence Square), which features a panorama of fascinating buildings in an array of architectural styles. Your guide offers informative commentary on the city’s growing skyline, whose ultra-modern structures tower above edifices with Indo-Moorish influence - Gaze up at the Islamic geometric patterns on the 88-story Petronas Twin Towers, whose multifaceted walls and twin spires contain thousands of steel and glass panels - Your journey continues with a visit to the National Museum to see historic Malaysian artifacts, from traditional Half Day weapons and costumes to modern arts and crafts and Sight musical instruments. - Then, drive past the beautiful Day- Seen of Lake Gardens on your way to view the Kuala 2 2 Kuala National Monument, commemorating Lumpur Lumpur Malaysia's struggle for freedom during City World War II. Nearby, admire the modern construction of the National Mosque and the pleasant combination of Eastern and Western architecture of the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station - Visit the six- tiered Chinese landmark of Thean Hou Temple, a grand structure that combines modern architectural styles with authentic traditional design. At the Central Market, browse a variety of local crafts and perhaps have your portrait sketched if time permits. - The final stop on your sightseeing tour of Kuala Lumpur is the Royal Selangor Visitor Center, where you will gain insight into pewter- smithing and see innovative pewter-ware design. Afterward, re-board your coach and end with drop-off at your hotel - One way cable car ride in included in the tour - Overnight stay at Kuala Lumpur.

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Recharge yourself with a healthy breakfast at the hotel and embark on a pleasant journey to Genting Highland - Enroute batu cave visit is included in the tour - Enjoy the full day Genting Indoor Theme Park visit - First World Plaza is a shopping mall complex at Genting Transfer Resort, housing the indoor theme park and First World to Hotel, perched above. Glamourous and bold, the First Genting World Plaza is as bright inside as its multi-coloured Highland Day- facade, with cartoonish statues, neon lights and Genting 3 - Full day 3 overhanging numerous replicas of international Highland Genting landmarks, such as the Statue of Liberty, Eiffel Tower Indoor and Petronas Twin Towers scattered randomly Theme throughout the mall. An integral attraction of Genting Park Resort, the Indoor Theme Park provides lighter versions of its outdoor rides, such as carousels, roller coasters and a slow-moving ferris wheel with an emphasis on families and children - Overnight stay at Genting Highland. Grab a good breakfast and check out well in time to proceed to the airport and board the flight for Johor Bahru - Tourism is one of the most important factors for Johor Bahru's economic growth. Johor Bahru is easily reached from Singapore, and receives 49.9 percent of the country's annual 22.5 million foreign tourists via its bridges and road links to Singapore. Although Johor Bahru is not our most favorite city in Fly from Malaysia, it has a number of beautiful sights. Famous Kuala Day- landmarks and attractions in Johor Bahru are: Johor 4 Lampur 4 Bangunan Sultan Ibrahim, Istana Besar, Sultan Bahru to Johor Iskandar Complex, Istana Bukit Serene, Istana Pasir Bahru Pelangi. To enjoy a fun day out you could consider shopping a one of the many shopping malls or you could visit the Johor Zoo or Danga Bay. Another nice attraction is Hutan Bandar (Jungle in the City); a nice garden with children’s playground and public pool. There is also a big reflexology exercise area. You can pick any one of these and enjoy at afternoon - Overnight stay at Johor Bahru Johor Grab a healthy breakfast - Move out for a thrilling Full Day- Bahru day tour of LEGOLAND - It is the first Legoland theme Johor 5 5 Sight park in Asia and sixth in the world upon its Bahru Seen establishment - Overnight stay at Johor Bahru Departure Day- from Grab a good breakfast and check out well in time to 6 Return 6 Johor proceed to the airport and board the return flight. Bahru

The package includes the following This is a private tour package from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Johor Bahru 1 Airport for 6 days

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Pick up will be done from Kuala Lumpur Airport and will be dropped at Johor 2 Bahru Airport 3 For all kinds of transportation sightseeing AC "Seat-in-Coach " is used 4 All accommodation will be of AC 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Star Category as agreed All accomodation categories are strictly as per the international tourism standard The package includes accommodation, transportation, breakfast, sightseeing 5 and expert tour guidance 6 The entire package is inclusive of all taxes. 7 Child rate-with extra bed 80%, without extra bed 50% of twin adult rate 8 The time based itinerary is provided once the flight timing is available with us All sight seeing and transfers are strictly based on time and Eastern Heavens 9 will not be responsible for default 1 Refunds for services not utilised will not be entertained 0 1 In case of currency fluctuations, Eastern Heavens reserves the right to amend 1 the rates. 1 Rates quoted are invalid during trade shows / international conference dates. 2

The package excludes the following 1 Any item not included in the above list 2 Any Food ordered separately is to be settled by guest 3 Any tour ordered separately to be settled separately Cost arising due to bad weather, bandh, hartal, political violence, road blockade, 4 act of God, Crisis situations, non-social elements, accidents, epidemics is to be settled by the customer on the spot 5 Train / air ticket not included 6 Long distance air transfers are not included in the price 7 Personal expense like telephone, laundry, porter charge etc. is not included 8 Entry fees of all sightseeing locations 9 Optional items are to be paid on the spot 1 Transfer from Kuala Lumpur to Penang by air and return is not included 0

Price List - 2 Star People Price / Head 2 34,866.00 3 28,511.50 4 26,487.50 5 24,221.50 6 23,565.67 7 22,097.29 8 21,492.00

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Price List - 3 Star People Price / Head 2 35,124.00 3 28,769.50 4 26,745.50 5 24,415.00 6 23,759.17 7 22,290.79 8 21,750.00

Price List - 4 Star People Price / Head 2 36,994.50 3 30,253.00 4 28,229.00 5 25,963.00 6 25,113.67 7 23,774.29 8 22,717.50

Price List - 5 Star People Price / Head 2 42,412.50 3 35,929.00 4 33,840.50 5 31,510.00 6 30,725.17 7 29,321.29 8 28,200.00

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We understand your tourism need and professionally manage these through our experience and skill set.

We do not provide cheap service rather we provide value for money. This is our challenge. Hence, many serious tourists consider us as their first choice.

We do organise Flight Tickets free of any charges.

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We customise and organise any spot that you wish to visit and any sight seen that you wish to avail. ======Eastern Heavens India - USP

 We provide an organised tour facility where guests don’t need to bother about synchronisation between transfer, routing, sightseeing, accommodations etc during the tour.  Any issues are handled locally and immediately with almost zero response time.  Our vendor selection process is very strict. We hire vehicles from reputed transporters. These are not used for shuttle service. Hence, vehicles are well maintained and the drivers are hired from reasonably cultured family. It guarantees the best in class touring satisfaction particularly when it is a family tour.  We tie up with the resorts where we get a consistency in service delivery. The same resort may not deliver the same level of service to the individuals, but the same is guaranteed for us as we have annual tie ups with them.  Since, we have a decentralised business model, our guests have the option to locally resolve issues by escalating local coordinators.  In case of natural calamities, our regional coordinators can help our guests with a great extent as they always have strong regional infrastructure knowledge.  We manage our business professionally where guests should feel “At Home” throughout the tour.  Just for your information, Eastern Heavens India is a vendor to some of the reputed MNC tour organisation in North-East. We are growing with them successfully, by delivering the best in class service.

Thanks & Regards Sandip Dey Eastern Heavens (A professionally Managed Eco Tourism Organisation) www.easternheavens.com Kolkata Cell No :98303-66550 E-mail : [email protected], [email protected]

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