Orang Utans au naturel At Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre- August 14, 2008 SANDAKAN Have you ever seen an orang utan in its natural habitat The initial encounter may scare some but the amusing and sometimes comical antics of the orang utan are bound to tickle the funny bone in you.Recently a group of journalist who were accompanying Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said on a visit to the Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre in Sepilok, Sabah, had the opportunity to get a closer look at the orang utan au naturel.Opened in 1964, Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation..http://e-borneo.blogspot.com/2008/08/orang-utans-au-naturel-at-sepilok-orang.html Tourism in Sabah to focus on MICE- August 14, 2008 KOTA KINABALU: The development of the tourism industry in Sabah will focus on Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) as another growth sector.Chief Minister Datuk Seri Musa Haji Aman said the state had plenty to offer in terms of facilities and the capability to hold such events. Modern infrastructure, wide-ranging facilities, top-class accommodation and our proven track record in hosting numerous major international events will help us achieve this goal, he said adding that...http://e-borneo.blogspot.com/2008/08/tourism-in-sabah-to-focus-on-mice.html Welcome to 360 Hotel Kuching- August 13, 2008 One of Kuchings best kept secrets is finally out! 360 Hotel is now open and has received rave reviews from guests, some of whom have returned within three weeks after its soft opening.No, the hotel does not have 360 rooms. It is so named simply because the hotel has it all, literally and figuratively speaking.Located at Hock Lee Centre along Jalan Datuk Abang Abdul Rahim, the condomunium turned hotel boasts 95 guest rooms. Fourty-five of these are apartment type rooms, which means guests will...http://e-borneo.blogspot.com/2008/08/welcome-to-360-hotel-kuching.html Sarawak plans Kuching-Yogyakarta flights- August 13, 2008 KUCHING: Sarawak plans to explore new air routes with Indonesian airline Batavia Air to improve its connections in the region.New state Urban Development and Tourism Minister Datuk Michael Manyin will hold talks with the airline later this month to discuss a possible Kuching-Yogyakarta route.Batavia Air currently flies the Kuching-Pontianak route.Manyin said that Sarawak had a lot of tourism products but lacked connectivity with the outside world.This is our biggest obstacle, he said in...http://e-borneo.blogspot.com/2008/08/sarawak-plans-kuching-yogyakarta.html Sabah Tourism Upcoming Event: Flowers Festival- August 12, 2008 16 - 17 August 2008What would the world be without flowers! The Sabah Agriculture Park will be celebrating the beauty and exceptionality of a myriad of flowers found on the grounds of the Park. Besides having the chance to purchase these flowers, join in some of the contests organised for the 2-day event, like the flower arrangement contest and the flower planting contest. There will also be an Art Camp for the public, a sale of various agricultural products and many other exciting events, so...http://e-borneo.blogspot.com/2008/08/sabah-tourism-upcoming-event-flowers.html Sarikei has a lot to offer to eco-tourism- August 12, 2008 SIBU: When it comes to eco-tourism, Sarikei certainly has a lot to showcase.Take Sungai Pau waterfall for example, its natural landscape remains undisturbed by human activities.Sungai Pau waterfall located in a hilly area is reached after a 40-minute walk from Rumah Nyuka (Nyuka longhouse).It is a popular picnic spot among locals during weekends, said the executive of Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) Sibu Office, Rudy Anoi.Interviewed at his office at Jalan Tukang Besi here yesterday, Anoi cited...http://e-borneo.blogspot.com/2008/08/sarikei-has-lot-to-offer-to-eco-tourism.html Kota Kinabalu is Air Asias most popular destination- August 11, 2008 KUALA LUMPUR: Kota Kinabalu has emerged as the most popular among 56 destinations budget airline AirAsia flies to now.Kuching and Langkawi came second and third respectively in a survey conducted by the airline based on the average of passengers flying to each destination per month.According to Travel 3 Sixty, the airlines monthly inflight magazine, the other seven most popular destinations in its top 10 list were Bangkok, Jakarta, Macau, Bali, Kota Baharu, Shenzen and Phuket.But the August...http://e-borneo.blogspot.com/2008/08/kota-kinabalu-is-air-asias-most-popular.html The Olympics or orang-utans: which would you preserve- August 10, 2008 The other evening while at an al fresco supper, I got into an ill-tempered conversation with a woman about the cost of the current Olympic Games compared with the cost of saving the orang-utan. Such differing subjects may seem an unlikely topic for discussion over the after dinner mints. One is the most dazzling sporting spectacle for many decades. The other is a squat, shambling ape occupying increasingly threatened pockets of the jungles of Sumatra, Java and Borneo.But after reading a report..http://e-borneo.blogspot.com/2008/08/olympics-or-orang-utans-which-would-you.html In and Around Ranau- August 8, 2008 About 3 hours drive from Kota Kinabalu, Ranau is a small place with big offerings. Make it a point to visit Ranau and its popular attractions:KundasangThe quaint district of Ranau is a getaway perfect for those who like cool climates and lush, mountainous landscapes. Enjoy the view on your journey there and stop at Kundasangs little town to browse through its famous road-side market where you will find colourful rows of fresh vegetables, local fruits, fresh flowers and other local produce such..http://e-borneo.blogspot.com/2008/08/in-and-around-ranau.html Golf to promote Sabah-Johor tourism- August 8, 2008 SENAI: Sabah and Johor can work closely to promote sports tourism via golfing as both states have the finest golf courses in Malaysia.Sabah Golf Association (SGA) president Datuk Robin Loh said this would bring economic benefits as tourism was a main revenue earner.He said there were 17 golf resorts in Sabah with some 8,000 members while Johor had 25 with an even higher membership, including Singaporeans.SGA will propose the idea to Sabah Tourism and follow up with Johor Tourism, Loh said in an.http://e-borneo.blogspot.com/2008/08/golf-to-promote-sabah-johor-tourism.html |