In conjunction with the holy month of Ramadan, Tourism Malaysia, the agency of the Ministry of Tourism hosted a "buka puasa" treat for the local media and some 50 orphans at Pan Pacific Hotel in Kuala Lumpur tonight.

The event is in line with the Ministry's commitment to serve the needs of the community and foster closer ties with the media.

Delicious traditional Malay dishes awaited the media guests and the children from Rumah Anak Yatim Kampung Damai in Kuang, Selangor.

Minister of Tourism Datuk Dr Leo Michael Toyad distributed duit raya and gifts to the happy children. Among the sponsors were Naga DDB, WellAd Communications, ISC-TBWA, Bloomingdale Advertising, Perunding Pakar Media and Faber Castell Sdn Bhd.

Issued by: Communications Division
Date: 6 October 2005