Oct 30, 2015
TOURISM MALAYSIA PROMOTES SABAH FOOD TRAIL PACKAGES
SANDAKAN, 30 October 2015
– Tourism Malaysia Sabah launched a new brochure today to promote Sabah
as a food paradise. The “Sabah Food Trail” brochure was launched by
Datuk Kamarlin Hj Ombi, the Assistant Minister of the Ministry of
Tourism, Culture & Enviroment Sabah. The brochure, which contains
nine interesting Food Trail tour packages, is published in collaboration
with six travel agencies.
It
is created to promote local food and natural attractions in Sabah. The
tour packages, which range from 2 Days 1 Night to 5 Days 4 Nights, give
foreign and domestic tourists a chance to explore their taste buds by
trying local delicacies and mingle with the local community.
Datuk
Kamarlin said that Sandakan is clearly the backbone of Sabah’s tourism
industry. Sandakan town is blessed with bountiful natural attractions,
such as Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, Sukau-Kinabatangan,
Selingan Island, heritage, and fabulous food. He congratulated Tourism
Malaysia and participating agents for their effort. This initiative
marks yet another milestone in boosting tourist arrivals to Sabah,
particularly Sandakan.
Each
tour packages offers different attractions. For instance, those who
join the 3D/2N Sabah Cooking Experience get to enjoy Hajah Halimah
traditional food cooking experience, along with a guided city tour,
local food experience, and a visit to the market.
The
4D/3N Food In Wonderland package allows tourists to experience local
food and market, along with guided tours of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine
Park, Kinabalu Park, Desa Cattle Farm, Poring Hot Spring and Sabah Tea
Garden.
Wildlife
enthusiasts should opt for the 3D/2N Sandakan Seafood Channel, which
includes guided tours of Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre and Heritage
Tour, besides local food experience (seafood) and market.
The
5D/4N Borneo Food Hunter package allows tourists to participate in a
cooking lesson at Rumah Terbalik (upside down house), in addition to
guided tours of Mari-Mari Cultural Village, Kinabalu Park, Poring Hot
Spring, city tour, local food experience and market.
Other tour packages are Food Lover In KK, Makan-Makan Kita Bah, KK Food Mania, Sandakan Food Galore, and Pusing-Pusing Cari Makan.
Those who are interested to join the tour packages can contact any of the six (6) agents for further details.
Tourism
Malaysia Sabah will also be promoting the tour packages through
websites, online social media, email blast and distribution of brochures
at Tourism Malaysia state and overseas offices.
If you have any enquiries or require further information, kindly contact:
Malvin Marcus (Mr.)
Email: malvin@tourism.gov.my
Tel: 088-248698 / 211732
Ambrose Muking (Mr.)
Email: ambrose@tourism.gov.my
Tel: 088-248698 / 211732
ENDS
For
more media releases, media info and media features on Malaysia’s
tourism industry, kindly visit the Media Centre of Tourism Malaysia’s
website at http://www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my/
MALAYSIA TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD OR TOURISM MALAYSIA
is an agency under the Ministry of Tourism & Culture, Malaysia.
Tourism Malaysia focuses on the specific task of promoting Malaysia at
all levels. Since its inception, Tourism Malaysia has grown by leaps and
bounds and it has emerged as a major player in the international
tourism scene. In 2014, Malaysia registered 27.4 million tourist
arrivals and RM72 billion in receipts, making tourism its second largest
foreign exchange earner.
Malaysia celebrated its fourth VISIT MALAYSIA YEAR (VMY) in 2014 with the theme “Celebrating 1Malaysia Truly Asia”. The promotion of the country continues with the MALAYSIA YEAR OF FESTIVALS (MyFEST)
campaign in 2015 with the theme “Endless Celebrations” emphasising the
various festivals celebrated by its multicultural society. Both
campaigns are key drivers towards achieving the country’s target of 36
million tourist arrivals and RM168 billion in receipts by 2020, as
outlined in the Tourism NKEA (National Key Economic Area).
Through
the Tourism NKEA, collaborative efforts between the Ministry of Tourism
and Culture, other Government agencies and the private sector have been
enhanced to help secure Malaysia’s position as a leading tourist
destination. The targets set under the Tourism NKEA will be achieved
through the implementation of twelve Entry Point Projects (EPPs)
clustered under five themes: Affordable Luxury; Nature Adventure; Family
Fun; Events, Entertainment, Spa and Sports; and Business Tourism.
