The VMY 2007 campaign launched early this year marked the beginning of non-stop festivities to attract international tourists to Malaysia. The campaign was timed to enhance and internationalise Malaysia's brand image as a global tourist destination of choice.

While the VMY 2007 campaign was more events-driven, featuring more than 240 international-level events and activities, the One Golden Celebration campaign promotions will be more destinations-focused. In line with this, the state governments of Terengganu, Kelantan and Kedah are aggressively promoting their states as leading tourist destinations in 2008 with their own campaigns.

Visit Terengganu Year 2008

An idyllic destination for total relaxation, Terengganu is blessed with pristine islands, an abundance of marine life, untouched rainforest and a unique culture.

Visit Terengganu Year 2008 was officially launched by Terengganu Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh, in Berlin last March. As preparations for the event, the Terengganu state government upgraded its infrastructure including the Sultan Mahmud Airport and road systems in the state. The new East Coast Highway from Kuala Lumpur to Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan is also expected to facilitate travel to Terengganu.

For more information, please contact:
Assistant State Secretary
Industry & Tourism Development
Level 9, Wisma Darul Iman
20503 Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu
Alternatively, log on to www.tourism.terengganu.gov.my   or telephone: +609-622 1553.

Visit Kelantan Year 2008

Dubbed the "Cradle of Malay Civilization," Kelantan will focus its Visit Kelantan Year 2008 campaign on its unique culture with special highlights on folk-based activities such as traditional games, cultural performances and traditional food festivals. Kelantan has lined up 28 events that are expected to draw both local and international tourists to the state next year.

Among the international events that will take place throughout the state next year are Royal Go-Kart Competition, International Kite Festival, 100 Rice Festival & ASEAN Food Festival and Nenggiri International Challenge. There are also cultural festivals such as Songkran, Loy Krathong and Kelantan Fest which showcase Kelantan's unique culture.

For more information, please contact:
KELANTAN TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE,
Jalan Sultan Ibrahim, 15050 Kota Bharu
Kelantan, MALAYSIA.
Phone : +609 748 5534 / +609 748 3543
Fax : +609 748 6652
E-mail : pmn@kelantan.gov.my

Visit Kedah Year 2008

Visit Kedah Year 2008 will emphasise on the golden jubilee celebrations of the reign of the Sultan of Kedah, Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah. A number of activities have been planned in conjunction with the celebrations.

Apart from that, Kedah will also focus on ecotourism destinations such as the Langkawi Geopark, Sedim River, Ulu Muda Eco Park, Merbok River and the nearby Mount Jerai and Bujang Valley Archaeological Sites.

Kedah targets between 3.88 and 4 million tourists next year. For more information, please contact:

Kedah State Tourism Action Council
Kompleks Pelancongan Negeri Kedah
Seksyen 20, Jalan Raja
05000 Alor Setar, Kedah Darul Aman
Phone : +604 732 8296
Fax : +604 732 7914
E-mail : mtpnkedah@motour.gov.my  

Issued by: Advertising & Publicity Division, Tourism Malaysia
Date: 9 November 2007
Tel: +603 2615 8188; Fax: +603 2692 4563
Website: www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my