Popular singercomposer and actor Michael Wong has been
appointed the tourism ambassador for Tourism Malaysia's East
Asia market. The official announcement was made during a press
conference held on 19 February 2006 for 100 Chinese media
representatives who arrived for a familiarization trip to Malaysia.


It is part of Tourism Malaysia's ongoing efforts to promote
the country as a preferred destination for mainland Chinese
tourists through aggressive marketing campaigns and road shows
in the East Asia region.

Known for his personable charm and musical talent, Wong
will appear in television commercials featuring Malaysian
landscapes and tourist attractions for broadcast throughout various
countries in the East Asia region.


The 36yearold celebrity hails from Ipoh, Perak. His
association with music started at the tender age of six when he
began piano lessons. By 14, he was already composing songs and
an active member in the church choir.

Wong's first solo album titled "First Time" released in 2001
has sold more than 800,000 copies in Asia and the title song has
remained in the popularity charts in China for over three years.
Besides singing, Wong has starred in various television series
since 2001. Some of his memorable acting roles are in such TV
series as "White Love Song", "Crazy Love" and "Brave Soldier and
the Beauty".

The biggest success to date for Wong is his latest album
entitled "Fairy Tale", which has sold over a million copies in Asia. It
won him four major trophies at the prestigious Hong Kong TVB8
Music Awards in December 2005. His awards were for the best
composerartiste, the best composition, a top 10 hit song of the
year and the song of the year.

Issued by: Communications Division, Tourism Malaysia
Date: 21 February, 2006
For more information, please contact Sharon Wong at 0326158484 or email
sharonwong@tourism.gov.my