MALAYSIA:  A LITTLE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

MALAYSIAN TOURIST PROMOTION BOARD
595 Madison Avenue (off 57th Street), Suite 1800
New York City


A gala event took place June 21st on Madison
Avenue in New York City.  This is where the
MALAYSIAN TOURIST PROMOTION BOARD will be
opening their new East Coast office.  The
office will be working diligently to promote
tourism to Malaysia by coordinating with
travel and tour agencies, convention and
meeting planners, and individual travelers
east of The Rocky Mountains.  Look for
incentive programs, vacation packages, and
joint promotions with other Southeast Asian
tourist offices.

The official ribbon cutting ceremony was
conducted by the Honorable Dato' Sabbaruddin,
Minister of Culture, Arts, and Tourism. 
Media and travel personnel toured the new
office and then were treated to an elaborate
celebration that included plenty of delicious
traditional food, live Malaysian music, and
magnificent ancestral costumes.  A grand time
was had by all!

Malaysia is situated in the heart of
Southeast Asia and is a fascinating blend of
cultures, traditions, and natural
attractions.  For those who enjoy the hustle
and bustle of a city, the Central Region
contains Kuala Lumpur, the center of the
nation's government.  The Northwest Region is
known for its popular beach resorts,
limestone hills, and historic towns.  The
East Coast Region is a must for nature lovers
with its jungles, beaches, deep sea fishing,
and the world's oldest tropical rain forest. 
Asia's highest peak, Mount Kinabalu, and some
of the world's largest caves can be found in
Sabah, Sarawak, and Labuan.  Temperatures
range from 70 to 90 degrees year round.

Blending the old and the new of several
diversified cultures, Malaysia can offer even
the most jaded traveler an array of adventure
and activity.  And you will be thrilled at
how affordable your trip can be.  Named "Top
Value For Money Destination" in the Asian-
Pacific region by VISA International Survey,
you will find your travel dollars go much
further based on the current exchange rate. 
Bring an extra shopping bag; you won't be
able to resist the bargains!  Or better yet,
buy one when you're there.  Contact the new
MALAYSIA TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD in New York
City for more details.

-               Laurie Lawson-