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- Younger generation should be exposed to orang asli crafts
- Shopping mall in Kuantan presents ‘A Christmas Carol’
- Ng: Forecast of RM30bil revenue in food tourism by 2020
| Younger generation should be exposed to orang asli crafts Posted: 06 Dec 2012 06:29 PM PST KUANTAN: Orang asli crafts should be taught to other communities, said Tengku Puan of Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah Sultan Iskandar. She said the new generation of orang asli comminity should follow the footsteps of their parents to make crafts of their society. However, the new generation from other communities do not seem to be interested in wanting to learn their own heritage crafts. Tunku Azizah said this was where the new generation of other communities should be exposed and taught on the crafts of the orang asli community. "I noticed that, the orang asli crafts are interesting, unique, fine and creative. "Made out of natural materials, such as wood, cane and leaves, their skills, creativity, patience and determination have enabled them to produce the unique and interesting crafts of various forms, shapes and objects," Tunku Azizah said during a visit to the orang asli booth during the Pahang Tourism and Year End Sale promotion at the Kuantan Parade shopping centre here, on Sunday. Also present were State Tourism, Arts and Heritage Committee chairman Datuk Shafik Fauzan Sharif, Tioman Development Authority general manager Datuk Hashim Mat Tahir, Pahang Tourism Agency Bukit Fraser Development Corporation general manager Datuk Mohd Hanafiah Abdul Mutalib and his deputy Ishak Mokhtar and State Handicrafts director Datuk Zubir Mohd Zain. Tunku Azizah also offered an orang asli craftsman Mohamad Jaafar Abdullah from the Jahut tribe in Jenderak, Temerloh to be a teacher in the State Handicraft Centre so that he could impart his skills and knowledge on the orang asli crafts. She said it was worthwhile for the craft to have followers from other communities. Tunku Azizah said orang asli crafts were tourists attractions as well. |
| Shopping mall in Kuantan presents ‘A Christmas Carol’ Posted: 06 Dec 2012 06:29 PM PST KUANTAN: Catch the Christmas spirit this holiday at East Coast Mall with loads of jovial shopping, fun-filled events, great bargains and spectacular performance. Themed "A Christmas Carol at East Coast Mall", the atmosphere is filled with warm-hearted Christmas songs and decorations. Shoppers will get to enjoy the tunes sung by carolers on Dec 23, at 8pm. The ground floor, main concourse and main entrance have been decorated with cute cartoon carolers. There are splendidly decorated garlands, ornaments and sparkling twinkle lights amidst the Christmas tree by the entrance which greets shoppers, giving them a chance to capture beautiful moments with their loved ones. Shoppers who spend RM150 and above stand a chance of being one of the shopping centre's winners. More than RM50,000 worth of prizes are up for grabs. The prizes include Celini home furniture, Alligator Card travel packages to Bali, Phuket, Koh Samui, iPads from DiGi and Carlo Rino cash vouchers. The ongoing promotion ends on Feb 28, 2013. Catch even more rewards at the information counter and Ground Floor for other exciting Christmas giveaways such as an exclusive Elinto beauty mask redemption with a minimum purchase of RM150 and above (maximum of two receipts) at any of the outlets at the shopping centre. The offer is valid is for the first 200 shoppers and while stocks last. Maybank credit card users, are entitled to redeem a three-piece canister when they spend more than RM300 with their Maybank Card (a maximum of two receipts) at any of the shopping mall's outlet from Dec 1 to 31. Redemption can be made at the information counter on the Ground Floor. Children who are interested in art are urged to grab the opportunity to participate in the Christmas Workshop at 3pm and 5pm, in front of the Royal Sporting House, Ground Floor. Seats are limited and registrationshould be made at the information counter on the Ground Floor. Christmas activities: Christmas Clay Doll Painting: Dec 12-13, Dec 19-29, Dec 26-27, 3pm and 5pm Christmas Wishing Card Decoration: Dec 15-16, Dec 22-23, Dec 29-30, 3pm and 5pm Christmas Origami : Dec 24, 2012 - 3pm and 5pm New Year Card Design : Dec 31, 2012 - 3pm and 5pm Santa Claus & Mrs Claus walkabout: Dec 8-9, Dec 15-16, Dec 22-25 (5pm) Christmas Carol performance:Dec 16 (8pm) Christmas Playland: Dec 10, 2012-Jan 1, 2013 (10am-10pm) |
| Ng: Forecast of RM30bil revenue in food tourism by 2020 Posted: 06 Dec 2012 06:35 PM PST MALACCA: Malaysia is forecasted to enjoy a revenue of RM30bil in food tourism by the year 2020, said Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen. Speaking to reporters after launching the state-level "Fabulous Food 1Malaysia 2012" at a shopping centre here recently, Dr Ng revealed that the figure from food-related travel was tabulated from the total earnings of RM168bil anticipated through the tourism industry in the next seven years. "The Government is confident of hitting the RM30bil mark by 2020 for food tourism alone as visitors often spend a chunk on food while holidaying in the country," she said. Dr Ng noted that in 2011, food tourism contributed 17% or RM10bil from the RM58.3bil that was generated through the tourism industry. "The spending trend of tourists while holidaying here is also fuelled by the quest for authentic food and the multitude dishes available in the country," she said. She said mouth-watering dishes and cuisines of various races in the country had also placed the country as a haven for food. Singaporeans, Dr Ng revealed, made the highest contributors towards the local food tourism. Malacca was one of the states which benefited from the arrival of tourists from across the causeway. Dr Ng said the importance of food as a vital component in tourism had been growing steadily and the ministry was optimistic this will be a catalyst for the development of the industry. "Food related destinations in Malaysia should be in tandem with promotions carried out to popularise tourism spots," she said, adding that local food is a valuable precious source to attract tourists into the country. Dr Ng said the ministry also emphasised on quality services offered by food operators as well as the cleanliness of their premises "Hence, it is imperative for food operators to provide the best services to tourists. |
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