Bye Bye Regent, Welcome Millennium

Starting from 1 June 2007, Regent will be known as Milennium Kuala Lumpur. The hotel was took over by Millennium & Copthorne Group Plc, London-listed company before undergo a multimillion-ringgit makeover to re-flect the new brand’s style.

Under the refurbishment, all 468 rooms will be turn into new and trend looks that will become the trend setter for hotels in Kuala Lumpur. This hotel is preferred by the tourist who visited Malaysia due to its strategic location in the heart of the Golden Triangle, the capital city’s prestigious shopping and entertainment district. The hotel won numerous prestigious world awards i.e. Hospitality Asia Platinum Award for Service Excellence and the Hospitality Asia Platinum Award for Best Executive Club Lounge.

So be sure when you are visiting Malaysia, search for Milennium Kuala Lumpur insteads of Regent Kuala Lumpur. Full story in the Star here

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YAHOO Messenger for travelers visiting Malaysia

YAHOO messenger is now on browser-based. What does this mean? Users can access their accounts without needing the PC application on the machine they're using. It can be accessed at http://webmessenger.yahoo.com/

YAHOO has launched this service in several countries including US, Brazil, India, the Philippines, Vietnam and off course Malaysia. However, the web messenger is lacking certain features such as web cam video transmission, file transfers, and voice communications.

On the other hand, Messenger for the Web has some features that the PC version doesn't have, like tabbed chat windows and the ability to save conversations on Yahoo servers, where the subscriber can access them and search their text later. Like the PC version, Messenger for the Web is compatible with Microsoft's Windows Live Messenger, so users from each service can engage in IM text chats.

"So no more reason not to contact your friends at home while you're in Malaysia. In fact, you will no longer need to buy prepaid card to call home. Just use web YAHOO messenger! Save your money for buying more souvenirs for your families & friends."

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Matt & Debs's experience in Penang

I found Matt & Debs's blog through google alert. This couple is from Norfolk, Great Britain. This is what they have to say about Penang:

"We chose Penang and its’ capital George Town as a good introduction to Malaysia, mainly because of its proximity to Thailand." according to Matt & Debs

Penang is situated on the north of peninsular Malaysia. It is an island which Captain Francis Light first landed and took possession of the island for the East India Company in 1786. There are many buildings which British style architect.

"Our first impression of Malaysian hotels/guesthouses is that they may be reasonably priced, but you certainly don't get the same standard of accommodation as you do in Thailand." said Matt & Debs

"we followed the highly recommended ‘Traditional Trades and Food Trail’ getting an insight into the variety of trades brought to the island from other parts of Asia. The tradesmen in general were very friendly, especially the Joss Stick maker, ‘Songkok’ maker (Muslim headgear worn for religious and ceremonial purposes) and Rattan weaver. Special mention along the food trail has to go to the ‘Ais Tingkap’ (window sherbet)" added Matt & Debs

"In total, we spent four full days in George Town and found it to be a fascinating city with an eclectic mixture of ethnic influences. The whole city is a combination of the old and new, with old crafts still being practised alongside modern industry and huge shopping malls." summarized Matt & Debs

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Top 5 To Do when visiting Malaysia

Actually Top 5 is not enough when you are visiting Malaysia. There is so much to offer. However, due to the Group Writing Project organised by Darren Rowse, I have to limit to Top 5 only. Here are My Top 5 To Do when visiting to Malaysia:

1. Visit Petronas Twin Tower, KLCC

The 88-storey building is the world's tallest twin structures. Located in the heart of the capital city, the crown of the Kuala Lumpur contains a complex of office buildings, conference halls, a sprawling park and an upmarket shopping complex.

Inspired by the geometric shape found in Islamic architecture, this mega-structure was designed by Argentinian-American architect Cesar Pelli. Stretching out to one side is the spacious and beautifully landscaped KLCC Park. Other attractions at KLCC are Suria Shopping Complex, Petronas Philharmonic Hall, Petrosains Science Centre, Petronas Art Gallery and Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, where The Aquaria Oceanarium is situated. Even, the "french spiderman" was very much interested at the twin tower, caught twice trying to climb the tower, 1st attempt in 1997 and 2nd attempt in 2007.

A Famosa

2. Join heritage tour at Malacca
The city of Malacca famous with its history. The Portuguese colonised Malacca from 1511 to 1641. The first thing they did was build a fort overlooking the river, calling it A'Famosa. A seven-month attack by the Dutch just about destroyed the entire fortress, leaving only the entrance façade and the structure of a church at the top of the hill. The Dutch then built The Stadthuys in 1650 as the official residence of the Dutch Governor and his officers, it is a fine example of Dutch architecture of that period. It is believed to be the oldest Dutch building in the East. Then came Chinese leaded by one of the great Chinese explorer, Admiral Cheng Ho. They slowly adopted Malay culture and now they are known as the Baba and Nyonya. Today, they have become the main uniqueness of culture in Malacca. Other attractions are Jonker walk, kampung mulu's mosque, portuguese square, St. John Fort, St Peter church etc.

3. Climb the Mount Kinabalu
Mount Kinabalu is South East Asia's highest peak at 4,095 m. Within its boundaries are found lowland rainforest of the tropical zone at its lower level, the montane oaks and fig trees, the rhododendron shrubs and wild berries of the temperate zone at its medium level, and the conifers an other alpine-like associations of the summit zone at its upper level. Where else in the world can you find a complete ecological system such as this, compacted in one small area? The best time to visit the park, especially for climbers, is during the March and April dry season.

4. Live like local at Sarawak Culture Village, Kuching
The Cultural Village is located at Pantai Damai, Santubong, just 32km from the state capital, Kuching. It is the perfect place to get introduced to local culture and lifestyle. There are about 150 people living in the village, demonstrating traditional daily activities like the processing of sago and the making of handicrafts. They wear traditional costumes and also put on dances for visitors. There are replicas of buildings that represent every major ethnic group in Sarawak; longhouses of the Iban, Bidayuh and Orang Ulu, a Melanau tall-house and a Chinese farm house. The village also has a theatre, where you can enjoy a multicultural dance performance. You can even get married at the Sarawak Cultural Village, in traditional Iban, Malay, Bidayuh or Orang Ulu style.

5. Snorkelling at Perhentian Island
The island is situated 21km off the coast of Terengganu which consists of the islands of Pulau Perhentian Besar and Pulau Perhentian Kecil. The island has superb white sandy beach, cristal clear water and unspoilt jungle. It is a sanctuary for fishermen, migratory birds and tourists.
Located just off the edge of the Pulau Redang Marine Park, Perhentian got excellence underwater seascapes for snorkelling and scuba diving. Tourist also enjoy windsurfing, sailing, canoeing and deep-sea fishing.

Special thanks to Tourism Malaysia

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