Calendar of Events
SUPER GT CHAMPIONSHIP - Malaysian Round
Dragon Boat Race 2009
 
News
Malaysia Truly Asia Brand Is Recognised Worldwide
Kuala Lumpur to welcome first 'dry' hotel from UAE
Ex-Ferrari boss is Tourism Malaysia envoy
Upgraded Kuching airport set to bring in more visitors
Pandemic declared, travel NOT discouraged
More Hong Kong-Langkawi flights this summer
Pavilion KL wins prestigious FIABCI Prix d'Excellence Award 2009 in the Retail Category
 
Hotel Updates
The Grand Borneo Hotel
Hyatt Regency Kinabalu
Grand Margherita Hotel
Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel
Hard Rock Hotel Penang
 
SUPER GT CHAMPIONSHIP - Malaysian Round

Japan's biggest racing series - Super GT is coming to Malaysia and Sepang is all geared up and ready to organize the Malaysian round of Super GT International Series Malaysia 2009 from June 19 to 21. A unique event combining mean machines and gorgeous GT queens. Malaysia will host Round 4 of the 2009 championship, which will also feature some of the best regional races as the supporting events.

Date : 19 June 2009 - 21 June 2009
Venue : Sepang International Circuit (SIC), Selangor
 
Dragon Boat Race 2009

One of the state's main annual events, the Sabah Dragon Boat Race has drawn international participants from Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, China and Brunei.

Date : 21 June 2009 - 21 June 2009
Venue : Likas Bay, Sabah

Malaysia Truly Asia Brand is recognised worldwide

KUALA LUMPUR, The 'Malaysia: Truly Asia' is a brand that is recognised worldwide, International Trade and Industry Deputy Minister Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir said Tuesday.

 
Kuala Lumpur to welcome first 'dry' hotel from UAE

UAE investor ETA Star Enterprise, which manages the Star, Hallmark and Sahara brands of hotels and serviced apartments in UAE, is expanding overseas with its first hotel, the Star Points Kuala Lumpur, scheduled to soft launch in Kuala Lumpur end-June.
 
Ex-Ferrari boss is Tourism Malaysia envoy

JEAN Todt, the former executive director of Formula 1 Ferrari, has been chosen as Tourism Malaysia's ambassador for a year.
 
Upgraded Kuching airport set to bring in more visitors

KUCHING: The upgraded Kuching International Airport, with its newly-extended runway, will signal a new era in air travel and connectivity for Sarawak, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
 
Pandemic declared, travel NOT discouraged

THE World Health Organization (WHO) DOES NOT recommend border closures or restrictions, as it raises the Influenza A(H1N1) alert level from five to six, effectively declaring its first influenza pandemic in four decades.
 

More Hong Kong-Langkawi flights this summer

CATHAY Pacific and Dragonair will launch 12 chartered flights between Hong Kong and Langkawi in July and August.

 

Pavilion KL wins prestigious FIABCI Prix d'Excellence Award 2009 in the Retail Category

LIFESTYLE destination Pavilion Kuala Lumpur has been awarded the prestigious FIABCI Prix d'Excellence Award 2009 in the Retail Category, outclassing 26 other entries worldwide.

 

The Grand Borneo Hotel

Pleased be informed that effective 27 May 2009, Mercure Kota Kinabalu Hotel will be renamed as The Grand Borneo Hotel. This name change effort is to establish Grand Borneo Hotel as a fast home grown brand that will set an exemplary service of International Standard and Quality.

 

Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

Kindly be informed that Hyatt Regency Kinabalu will begin the first of a four-phase renovation in May 2009/ The transformation covers the hotel's 288 guestrooms and suites, the Regency Club @ Lounge and the creation of a modern swimming pool.

Phase One will cover 80 guestrooms on the higher floors and hotel;s Regency Club Lounge and is scheduled for completion in November 2009. Phase Two of the renovation will be completed in the first quarter of 2010, and will cover an additional 80 rooms, while the remaining rooms and the upgarded swimming pool will be completed by end of 2010.

 

Grand Margherita Hotel

As part of the rebranding plan to enhance the quality of facilities at Grand Margherita Hotel, the property will be undergoing renovation works from late June to December 2009.

The affected areas and renovation timeline are as follow:
1. Lobby (expected to start from late June to September 2009)
2. All-Day Dining Restaurant (expected to start from late June to September 2009)
3. Rajang Lobby Lounge (expected to start from September to December 2009)

During the renovation of the Lobby and All-Day Dining Restaurant, check-in will be conducted at the Serapi Wing Lobby, whilst all-day dining will be at our Meisan Restaurant on the 1st Floor.

 

Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel

In line with the rebranding, pleased be informed that the room categories names of Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel have been renamed as per the followings:

Formerly known as :     New Name :
Executive Room Deluxe Room
Executive Twin Tower Room Deluxe Twin Tower Room
Executive Club Room Club Room
Executive Suite Deluxe Suite

Ambassador Suite and Imperial Suite remain unchanged.

 

Hard Rock Hotel Penang

Hard Rock Hotel Penang, the first Hard Rock Hotel in Malaysia, is hitting the high notes with fabulous packages to celebrate its opening come 19 September 2009. Take a break and soak in the sun during the day, watch live band performances and party during the night as Hard Rock Hotel Penang promises the ultimate fun-filled vacation for holiday goers by infusing elements of Rock ā€˜n’ Roll music and entertainment.