Bowling ! One of the Sport tourism in Tourism Industry. :D

     Sport tourism  refers to travel which involves either viewing or participating in a sporting event. Sport tourism is a fast growing sector of the global travel industry and tourism industry. One of the example of sports tourism is BOWLING. Bowling is the one of the sports that relate in tourism industry. Why i say that because, bowling is worldwide and I'm a bowler too, Selangor bowler. Most of the tournament , sometimes are not in Malaysia, but at the oversea such as Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore and many more. If it in Malaysia, the tournament will go through the state in Malaysia, such as Penang, Malacca for the Sukma 2010, Terangganu and many more.


     Why i say it related with tourism industry is because for example is Shalin Zulkifli. She is the Malaysian bowler number one before Esther Cheah and Siti Safiyah. She had travelled many places for she to participate with all of the tournaments. So, from that when she travelled around the world or around Malaysia, she also had promote the sports tourism in tourism industry. She travelled and at the same time she'd learned about others culture, others language, places or attractions of the place that she goes and also she had increased the tourism industry by she travelled for a tournaments and brings Malaysia name abroad to a higher level as well as make all the Malaysian proud to have her as a National bowler for Malaysia.

 Bowling is one of a kind of sports tourism that will rise Malaysia's name and also can increased the economy in tourism industry because as we know sport tourism is as a combination of sports activities and travelling.

Me picture with my coach Shalin Zulkifli. --->

                                  

                                                  One of the image of the bowling alley.

                                    
                                    
                                    
                                    

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                                                    Posted by NURAIN FATIN BINTI ABDUL RASID /  @AtieynRasid

Berjaya Times Square

BERJAYA TIMES SQUARE acknowledged as Malaysia’s largest building ever built in a single phase with a gross built-up area of 7.5 million square feet, Berjaya Times Square is an international landmark offering unparallel shopping, luxury accommodation, business, fine food and beverage, and abundant entertainment to the estimated 2.5 million visitors each month.

Berjaya Times Square Kuala Lumpur is an architectural masterpiece that house over 1,000 shops, service outlets and a variety of retail anchors all under one roof.

A World of Shopping SplendourEmbark on a retail journey as the extensive diversity in Berjaya Times Square takes shopping to a whole new level. True to its tagline, ‘It’s All in the Square’, Berjaya Times Square is your one-stop venue for shopping, dining, entertainment and leisure. From fulfilling the gastronomical cravings of food enthusiasts to providing ardent shoppers a plethora of choices in fashion apparels and accessories as well as entertainment and lifestle products, Berjaya Times Square promises you a non-stop shopping experience that will leave you enthralled. IT Centre  An IT and telecommunications retail zone spanning three floors and covering more than 80,000 square feet. It houses over 100 outlets and kiosks offering the latest in digital lifestyle products, accessories as well as gadgets while major concept stores such as Acer, Apple, Canon, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, HTC, Lenovo, Samsung and many more, hold their appeal to the tech savvy.  A World of Dining Delights  Indulge your taste buds at over 60 cafes, restaurants and fast food outlets, offering local and international cuisines from Japanese, Chinese, Thai to Western favourites. Whet your appetite at the food court, Taste of Asia at Lower Ground Floor Passionately designed for the love of food, Taste of Asia brings together the most delicious tastes from the Asia region. This is where you will feast your senses on the treasure trove of local cuisines and the freshest produce from Asia. With over 20,000 square feet covering 28 stalls offering 500 food and beverage dishes, diners will be able to enjoy their meal amidst a pleasant ambience while enjoying the variety of food that is available at Taste of Asia, your new food & beverage haven. A World of Entertainment Extravaganza Berjaya Times Square offers nothing short of pure thrills and excitement when it comes to entertainment. Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) & GSC Maxx Catch the latest blockbusters at Malaysia’s leading cinema circuit offering comfortable seats and prestigious audio visual technology system for maximum customer satisfaction. Located on the 1st, 3rd and 10th Floor, the ten cinema halls, inclusive of a Premier Class hall and three digital halls, have a total seating capacity for 2,124. Located on the 10th Floor, GSC Maxx, the largest 2D & 3D digital hall in Malaysia seats 555 and complements the current 9-screen GSC. The hall is equipped with dual digital projectors to gain the most optimal brightness for the 24 meter wide screen. GSC Maxx scored another first as it incorporates fully digital sound processing with the use of Dolby CP750 which enables customers to enjoy the full spectrum of digital sound without any loss in audio quality. GSC Maxx has four special allocated spaces for physically challenged patrons on wheelchairs and a hydraulic lift to ensure easier access. Berjaya Times Square  Theme Park  Step into the world of fun, edutainment and laughter at Berjaya Times Square Theme Park (formerly Cosmo’s World Theme Park), Malaysia largest indoor theme park which covers 133,000 square feet of thrilling rides, 14 specially-designed rides to excite and amaze the senses. Divided into two differently themed areas, Galaxy Station on the 5th Floor opens up to an incredible seven-storey high view of the theme park and boasts six action-packed rides such as Supersonic Odyssey, DNA Mixer, Dizzy Izzy, Ooort’s Express, Spinning Orbit and Space Attack that will take your breath away. Fantasy Garden on the 7th Floor provides beautiful scenery and a colourful Garden Avenue with eight fun rides such as Fantasy trail,Botanic Drive,Buddy Go Round,Flying Bumble Bee, Crazy Bus, Molly-Cool’s Swing, Honey Bump and Robo Crash for the whole family. The newly-added Haunted Journey is another feature that promises thrill-seekers a hair-raising experience. You’ll have to see it to believe it! Ampang Superbowl  Bowling enthusiasts can bowl to their hearts’ content at one of the largest bowling centres in the country, comprising 48 lanes. The bowling centre offers wholesome family fun and is an ideal venue for friendly competitions as well as international tournaments. Prepared by : Raja Muizzuddin Shah

Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall

 There's a lot shopping mall in Malaysia but still for me Sunway Pyramid is the most greatest for me. Its located at Bandar Sunway Subang Jaya, Selangor. It was opened in 1997 and the second phase was opened at 2007. This is the first Malaysia's themed shopping and entertainment mall. This shopping mall is based on Egyption theme with the pyramid giza and a lion 'standing guard' at the entarance. The unique of this shopping mall is this is the only one with the ice skating rink in Malaysia. The new wing of Sunway Pyramid, called the Pyramid 2 (or P-2), was opened in 2007. It is open to newer retailers such as Jusco, Giant, Harvey Norman and so on. There is also a new section in P-2 called Marrakesh, named after the place in Morocco. Expansion of the parking area to nearly 8 floors makes this place popular with tourists, local and foreign alike. It is also plays host to many exclusive boutiques.Its gross floor area of are totals 4,276,945 square feet. Sunway Piramid it is one of the largest shopping centres in Malaysia. Its offer many choice for you to shopping, cuisine, entertainment, clubs and many more. More than 800 specialty  outlets were here. Costing RM550 million, the expansion and refurbishment exercise sees the unfolding of a world of exciting new shops, a varied selection of dining offerings and greater leisure pursuits. This shopping mall cost about RM550 million at all. Beside this Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall, there is also Sunway Hotel and Sunway Lagoon Theme Park. The Sunway Hotel is one of the great hotels in Malaysia with 5 stars. The Sunway Lagoon Theme Park also is a good place for entertainment your family and friends. For me, this Sunway Pyramid is a good place to have a vacation and its also located near to the Kuala Lumpur and its easy to access by public transportation.

Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall

Sunway Pyramid Ice Rink

Sunway Hotel

Sunway Lagoon Theme Park

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Pulau Tioman belongs to the state of Pahang. A lot of people including Malaysians always mistaken that this island belongs to Johor due to the gateway jetty is in Mersing. Mersing is located in the state of Johor.

Pulau Tioman : (Tioman Island) is the largest in the a group of 64 volcanic islands which includes Pulau Sei Buat, Pulau Sembilang, Pulau Tulai , Pulau Chebeh , Pulau Labas and Pulau Renggis is located 80km northwest off Peninsular Malaysia's east coast.According to a local folklore this ialand is the resting place of a fabled dragon princess who had turned herself into an island in the South China Sea and become truly one of the most beatiful islands in the region.

Blessed with milies and miles of soft white sand, swaying palms , wild flowers growing in vivid profusion and cool waterfalls cascading down green slopes, Pulau Tioman is an adventurer's paradise for quite retreats, trekking, sunbathing and sea sports.

PLACES OF INTEREST

The Resting Place of a Beautiful Dragon Princess According to legend, Tioman Island is the resting place of a beautiful dragon princess, Whilst flying from China to visit her prince in Singapore, this beautiful maiden stopped to seek solace in the crystal-clear waters of the South China Sea. Enraptured by the charms of the place, she decided to discontinue her journey. By taking the form of an island, she pledged to offer shelter and comfort to passing travellers. Tropical Playground for Water Sports Enthusiasts Tioman Island is an excellent spot for fun-filled water sports activities. You can go scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, snorkelling, boating, water skiing, windsurfing, or enjoy the beauty of undersea gardens by ridding around the island in a glass-bottomed boat. A Marine Treasure TroveTioman Island is a treasure trove of breathtaking marine attractions. Corals, seashells and limpets, thorny sea urchins, colourful seaweeds and anemones, starfish and a myriad of other aquatic wonders are abundant here. The crystal clear waters make scuba diving and snorkelling in Tioman an experience unlike any other. Other neighbouring islands recommended for scuba diving and snorkelling are Chebeh, Tulai, Renggis, Sembilang, Seri Buat and Gut. Exciting Adventures Amidst The Splendour Of NatureTioman Island is the ideal spot for nature lovers, Whether at sea or on land, the wonders of nature that greet you are truly astounding and fascinating. Trek across the verdant hill from Tekek to Juara and enjoy the cool waterfalls cascading over moss-coverad rock formations at Mukut, or take a dip in the warm waters dotted with pastel-coloured reefs. Or head to the Marine Park Centre located between Tekek and Air Batang and swim amidst the various species of fishes. Anglers' Bountiful ParadiseFishing enthusiasts can enjoy a bountiful catch at Tioman Island, Just hire a boat for a day, anchor outside the Marine Park limits where fishing is permitted. By dusk, you will have a catch large enough for a sumptuous barbecue on the beach. If you want to try something different and challenging, try your hand at deep-sea fishing. Among the species if fishes and crustaceans found here are groupers, morays, tunas, parrotfish, sea-bass, red snappers, stingrays, plaices, soles, cora trouts, blue marlins, squids, cuttlefish, shrimps, crabs, prawns and lobsters. Getting There Malaysian Airlines operates daily flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan. Express Bus services and taxis ply the routes from major towns to Kuantan. This is also daily buses plying the route of Kuala Lumpur directly to Mersing jetty. From Mersing jetty , you can then take a boat or ferry to Tioman Island.Tioman Island is within easy reach from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. There are several possibilities to come to the island.From Mersing of Tanjung Gemuk, Tioman Island is just a 3 to 4 hour boat ride away. If you prefer a shorter comfortable ride, air-conditioned fast ferries which depart daily can make the trip in approximately 2hours. NURASYIKIN BINTI ALI TOH

Climbing Mount Kinabalu. "A Guide To A Climb of A Lifetime"

Mount Kinabalu in Malay, Gunung Kinabalu is a prominent mountain on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. It is located in the East Malaysian state of Sabah and is protected as Kinabalu National Park, a World Heritage Site. Kinabalu is the highest peak in Borneo's Crocker Range and is the highest mountain in the Malay Archipelago.

Mount Kinabalu (4095m) is the tallest mountain in South-East Asia and is situated in the Kinabalu National Park in the province of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo. Thousands of tourists visit Kinabalu National Park each year and most come with the intention of climbing Mount Kinabalu.

Fortunately, Mount Kinabalu is one of the easiest peaks in the world to conquer. It takes just two days and climbers don't need any previous experience at mountain climbing. At sunrise, the views from the Mount Kinabalu's summit at Low's Peak are spectacular, making all the effort worthwhile.

Most climbers take two days to ascend and descend Mount Kinabalu. The eight-kilometre climb generally starts from the the Timpohon Gate near park headquarters (1800m), with an overnight stay at one of the guest houses at Laban Rata (3273m), before pushing on to the summit early next morning. Mount Kinabalu's summit is usually reached in time to view the sunrise, before returning to Laban Rata for breakfast. Climbers then descend the mountain, generally reaching the park headquarters by mid-afternoon.

Anyone with a reasonable level of fitness and the willpower to push through fatigue and discomfort can climb to the summit of Mount Kinabalu. It is achievable and incredibly rewarding.

One of the main attractions of climbing Mt Kinabalu is its accessibility. Prospective climbers don't need any previous experience at high altitude, nor do they require any specialised equipment.

However, weather conditions can change rapidly on the mountain. A clear, warm day can suddenly turn into heavy sleeting rain in a matter of minutes. Climbers must be well prepared for any eventuality.

All bedding requirements are provided at Laban Rata, so there's no need to take sleeping bags and the like. Meals can be purchased relatively cheaply at Laban Rata, so climbers need only provide snacks and lunch on the first day (if it's not provided by a tour group).

As such, the trip can be completed comfortably with a small backpack of about 35-40L. A larger pack will be fine, but keep weight to a minimum. After all, it's hard enough climbing the mountain without lugging any unnecessary weight!

All climbers must purchase a climbing permit from the park headquarters before they depart. This will be checked at both Laban Rata and the Sayat-Sayat hut closer to the summit, so there's no way around it! Permits cost RM100 for non-Malay adults (RM40 for children), while Malay adults pay RM30 (RM12 for their children).

The park also requires that all climbing groups hire a guide to accompany you on your trek up the mountain. The actual cost of hiring a guide varies from RM70-100, depending on the size of your group, but a guide can be responsible for eight people at most.
Finally, each climber must also pay an insurance fee (RM7) before they embark on the climb.

A tour group preparing for their climb at park headquarters.	Mt Kinabalu, as seen from park headquarters.	The sign at Timpohon Gate, marking the start of the climb.
Stairs are common in the early stages of the trek.	Pondoks, or rest huts, are dotted along the track every kilometre or so.	The rainforest becomes more lush as you ascend the mountain.
A route map is posted every kilometre along the climb.	Enjoy the rainforest surrounds while you've still got the energy!	Layang-Layang hut marks lunch - and the start of the hard stuff!
The track becomes more rocky and barren past Layang-Layang.	While rare, pitcher plants can be seen alongside the track.	Just before Laban Rata, the landscape changes dramatically.
Climbers are left in no doubt as to their position on the trail.

After four hours on the track, finally - Laban Rata guest house.

Looking back towards Low's Peak at the start of the descent.

Stunning views as climbers descend past the eye-catching South Peak.

WRITTEN BY: UNGKU NURSHAHKHALIDAH BINTI UNGKU ABDUL RAFAR

Enchanted Cameron Highlands

The Cameron Highlands is one of Malaysia’s most extensive hill stations. To the north, its boundary touches that of Kelantan to the west, it shares part of its border with Perak. Situated at the north western tip of Pahang, the “Camerons” is approximately 85 kilometres from Ipoh or about 200 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur. During the day, the temperature seldom rises above 25 °C (77 °F); at night, the temperature can sometimes drop to as low as −0.9 °C (30.4 °F). The resort has a diverse population of more than 34,000 people. It comprises Malays, Chinese, Indians and other ethnic groups. The literacy rate here is above 88 percent. The gateways to the highlands are via Kuala Lipis or Raub through Pos Betau to Ringlet. From Perak, it can be accessed either from Tapah or Simpang Pulai. While from Kelantan, route available from Gua Musang to Pulai in Gua Musang to Kampung Raja.

INTERESTING PLACES TO VISIT IN CAMERON HIGHLANDS

TIME TUNNEL MUSEUM

Time Tunnel is a local museum dedicated to preserving the historical memory and cultural heritage of Cameron Highlands. Located in Brinchang, the museum occupies a basement within Kok Lim Strawberry Farm, perched next to the main road 2km after town or 3km before Kea Farm. The 1,000 odd exhibits are the private collection of See Kok Shan, a Cameron local with a penchant for vintange items and memorabilia. Having acummulated much junk over years of domestic travel, See partnered with the owner of Kok Lim Strawberry Farm to open Time Tunnel - a way of sharing his treasure trove and memories with visitors from all walks of life.

MARDI AGRO PARK

MARDI Agrotechnology Park is an agricultural research station and show garden for tourists located at Tanah Rata, managed by a government institute for such developments. Within the 42-hectare expanse of the park, visitors can explore various flower gardens, crop houses, plant nurseries, farmlands and even a small tea plantation with factory. There is also a small hotel in the form of an English cottage, providing boutique accommodation with meeting facilities. To get to the park, take the slip road at right behind the bus station at town, then follow it until the signboard to MARDI appears at left. Entry tickets are priced at MYR5 per adult and MYR3 per child.

BUTTERFLY FARM

The Butterfly Farm is the second of two such neighbouring parks in Kea Farm, Brinchang. Like the Butterfly Garden, it has a similar structural arrangement, but with more cement and newer furnishings. The name is really a misnomer, as the park does not 'farm' butterflies; by breeding and cultivating them, rather, they are restocked from wild populations on a regular basis. The Butterfly Farm consists of a garden section, where butterflies roam in a landscape of shrubs and flowers, and a larger zoological wing, where other insects, lizards, snakes and mammals are displayed in enclosures or tanks. Open daily (8pm-5.30pm), tickets are MYR5 per adult and MYR2 per child.

SAM POH TEMPLE

The Sam Poh Temple in Brinchang is the largest temple in Cameron Highlands, nestled on a small hill top at the back of town. The access road can be found at the turn off next to Iris House Resort; follow the signboards along the narrow road up in less than five minutes by car. This opulent temple is Buddhist in nature, but a variety of other brass deities can be found huddled inside, typical of Chinese pluralistic belief. While also a tourist attraction, most visitors are local Chinese or from Singapore, coming to admire the oriental architecture while offering prayers at the altar. The temple is free to enter, as long as you keep a quiet profile and remove your shoes.

PICTURES:

THE TIME TUNNEL MUSEUM

MARDI AGRO PARK

BUTTERFLY FARM

SAM POH TEMPLE

WRITTEN BY: IZZAT SYAMIL BIN AHMAD KAMAL

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Paddy Museum at Gunung Keriang, Kedah

Paddy Museum

The Kedah Paddy Museum, also known as Muzium Padi or National Riece Museum, is the only museum of its kind in Malaysia. It is located in Kedah, at the foot of Gunung Keriang just north of Alor Setar.

Picture 2 : Konvoy of Kedah Bike week at Paddy Museum

The Rice Museum was built on land belonging to MADA (Malaysian Agricultural Development Authority) at a cost of RM24.7 million. The museum building resembles bushels of harvested paddy stalks. 

Throughout the Rice Museum, the rice motif is repeated everywhere, on the banisters, and even on the fence and gate outside.

Picture 3 : Take photo with Malaysia "Iron Lady" Maznah Zolkifli Paddy Museum is the best place to visits for family and individual who love the environment. It is dedicated to the rice plant and paddy.

Picture 4 : Traditional suits to plant the paddy

For your information, Malay word padi meaning rice plant. Malaysia should be proud because they have a museum like this in their country and everyone know where the rice come from.

Paddy Museum that located at Gunung Keriang ,Kedah is first paddy museum that build in special architecture building.Why I say like that?It is because the interior of this building mostly with paddy decoration and in this museum they 3 floor with different exhibition that they put on it from the first paddy plant to way that paddy come to be the rice that we eat now.

Picture 5 : A steps to Mount Keriang with cave design

The museum explains the rice cultivation process, displays different varieties of rice, showcases equipment and tools used in rice cultivation through the ages and in various countries.

On entering the museum was directed to a spiral staircase which has been decorated to resemble the interior of a cave, possible inspired by the cave in Gunung Keriang which is located a short distance away.

Picture 6 : The top floor of the Paddy Museum

The stairs lead to the top floor of the museum and  emerged onto a revolving platform equipped with forty cinema seats from which visitors can admire a 360 degree diorama and mural which has been painted on the entire inside wall of the upper level.Apparently the mural was painted by a team of 60 North Korean artists. 

Picture 7 : The old machines to pick up paddy in era 70 was keep in this museum

                                                              

                                                                                  Written By : Anis Azmira Ghazali (2011440258)