Malaysia Intensifies Promotion Of East Coast Islands
April 1st, 2008
JAKARTA, March 31 (Bernama) — Malaysia is wooing Indonesian tourists to the islands off the east coast of the peninsula, especially Tioman, Redang and Perhentian islands.
Malaysian Tourism Director for Indonesia Abdul Halim Saruji said the Indonesian tourists were more familiar with the tourist destinations in the west coast of the peninsula such as Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Selangor, and Penang.
“We are intensifying efforts to entice Indonesians to visit the islands this year through various promotional programmes such as the Indonesian International Travel Fair here last week,” he told Bernama Monday.
Abdul Halim said that generally holidaying, in the east coast islands was cheaper than in the west coast.
“Tourists can enjoy the idyllic setting and explore the food, culture and unique shopping experience in the east coast. They will be greeted by friendly locals,” he said.
Meanwhile, Malaysian Travel Business manager Zubaidee Yusof said his company was offering a special package for Indonesian tourists to visit Kuala Lumpur during a shopping carnival from July 5 to Sept 1.
“Ten vouchers, each worth US$300 (RM958.20), are up for grabs,” he added.
Source: BERNAMA
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