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May / Jun 2005
May / June 2005 Issue
Dive In!
 What is it about the east coast islands of Peninsular Malaysia that attracts hoards of foreign tourists every year? Salmah Nur Mohamed discovers there's more to it than the crystal-clear waters and white sandy beaches.
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Harvest Splendour
 Since time immemorial, humans have devised ways to pay homage to nature, their ancestors or the gods for 'blessings' - such as rain, healthy crops and a bountiful yield - related to their agricultural endeavours. To the indigenous people of East Malaysia, celebrating the harvest is the biggest event of the year. Mavis Hooi observes the spirituality and revelry of their harvest festivals, the Gawai Dayak and Pesta Ka'amatan.
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Summer Flings
 Sun-drenched and all skin, the island beaches of Pantai Cenang in Langkawi and Batu Feringgi in Penang are such wonderful chill-out destinations. Lim Chee Wah explains why.
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Tarantula
 Many don't even know that tarantulas exist in Malaysia but yes, they do.
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Protecting Our Water World
 Malaysian waters are teeming with an exquisite collection of colourful and exotic marine life. From the weird to the wonderful, Zushahron Dina Zulkernain finds out what's at stake when it comes to guarding our precious ocean dwellers from possible extinction.
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Magazine Profile
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Virtual Malaysia Magazine is a travel and leisure publication that features exotic destinations plus a myriad of travel products and services in the country. As Malaysia is riding high on tourism bouyancy, armchair travellers around the globe will be able to preview fascinating destinations even before embarking on a sojourn to this country. The magazine is complemented online with regularly updated travel and tourism content at award winning (APMITTA 2000 and APICTA 2001) tourism portal -- www.virtualmalaysia.com.
Specifications: 230mm X 297mm
Frequency: Bimonthly (6 volumes p.a.)
Language: English
Circulation: 20,000 copies
Retail: RM10 (West Malaysia)
RM11 (East Malaysia)
SG S$6 / BR $6/ USD $3.50/ EUR 2.50 | |
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