Weekendin Singapore Feb '14 | Issue 11 | Page 116

acrosstheSTRAITS acrosstheSTRAITS across the Straits In this issue: Special features on Kuala Lumpur Perak - Ipoh Penang You can say that Malaysia is evolving into one of the region’s travel hub in recent years. Flagged off by The Right Honourable Tan Sri Dato’ Haji Muhyiddin Mohd Yassin, Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia and graced by The Honourable Dato’ Seri Mohamed Nazri bin Tan Sri Abdul Aziz, Minister of Tourism and Culture Malaysia, Visit Malayia Year (VMY 2014) took off with a momentous bang earlier last January. Thousands witnessed the extravaganza of Malaysia’s vocal powerhouses and a dazzling display of fireworks, hence hailing the start of a year round of activities and festive galore. Having received several accolades and yielding in a number of international awards to date, Malaysia is fast-becoming as one of the prime destinations regionally as well as internationally to visit. Ranked on the top ten list of the Friendliest Country in the World by Forbes Online in 2012, you will be made to feel at home by the warm reception of the locals there. with the support of Weekendin 116 117 Weekendin