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The tourism industry in Malaysia currently ranks as the second biggest foreign exchange earner of the country. As far as the results go, promoting its tourism industry has been one of the country’s success stories. In celebrating Malaysia’s 53 years of nationhood, its tourism industry certainly deserves due recognition for its contributions to the nation in terms of income generation, infrastructure development and job creation.

<p><strong><span style=" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">The tourism industry in Malaysia currently ranks as the second biggest foreign exchange earner of the country. As far as the results go, promoting its tourism industry has been one of the country’s success stories. In celebrating Malaysia’s 53 years of nationhood, its tourism industry certainly deserves due recognition for its contributions to the nation in terms of income generation, infrastructure development and job creation.</span></strong></p> <p><span style=" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Despite encountering various obstacles along the way, the tourism industry has remained resilient. It continues to be an important economic activity benefiting various business areas such as hospitality, transportation, retail trade, recreational and leisure facilities. Its resilience is largely attributed to the active participation of both the public and private sectors in undertaking vigorous promotion and marketing, diversifying target markets, as well as improving competitiveness of tourism products and services to sustain interest among visitors to Malaysia.</span></p> <p><span style=" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">The Malaysian Government recognizes the vital role of the tourism industry as a major contributor to its economy. Over the years, the tourism industry in Malaysia has grown significantly, both in terms of tourist arrivals and economic contribution.</span></p> <p><span style=" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">From a mere 5.5 million tourist arrivals in 1998, contributing some RM8.5 billion ($2.7 billion) in tourism receipts, Malaysia successfully attracted 23.65 million tourists in 2009. Despite being a challenging year for many countries last year due to various crises such the economic slowdown, Malaysia has shown its resilience in facing such odds by recording a 7.2 per cent increase in tourist arrivals. In fact, the targeted 19 million international tourist arrivals forecast for 2009 was well achieved by October. In terms of receipts, it reached RM53.37 billion ($16.7 billion) in 2009, which represented a 2.8% increase compared to RM49.6 billion ($15.5 billion) in the previous year.</span></p> <p><span style=" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) barometer, Malaysia made it into the top 10 countries with the highest international tourist arrivals for 2009. It secured the 9th position, up two notches from the previous year. In the Asian market, Malaysia ranks second after China in terms of tourist arrivals.</span></p> <p><span style=" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">The rise in tourist arrivals can also be attributed to other factors such as increased regional travel and greater air services connectivity. The rapid expansion of budget airlines within the region such as AirAsia, ValuAir and Tiger Airways, along with budget hotels, has certainly made traveling more affordable to consumers. In brief, low airfares and attractive holiday packages by low cost carriers have helped encourage greater regional travel.</span></p> <p><span style=" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Over the years, Malaysia has steadily worked its way into the hearts of travelers as a unique holiday destination. It has been chosen as one of the world’s top ten countries for 2010 in Lonely Planet’s “Best in Travel 2010” as well as one of the “Best Value Destinations” for 2010. But it wasn’t the first time Malaysia is being recognized by Lonely Planet. In 2008, it was Lonely Planet’s top pick of countries for best holiday destination. Malaysia was similarly honored by US magazine Global Traveler as Best International Tourism Destination for three consecutive years from 2006 to 2008.</span></p> <p><span style=" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">There are many factors that contribute to Malaysia’s appeal as a tourist destination and the success of its tourism industry. Generally, the country’s rich and colorful multi-cultural heritage is a hit with tourists. Malaysia showcases a kaleidoscope of customs, religions, traditions, festivals, arts &#38; crafts and cuisines of the Malays, Chinese, Indians, and various ethnic groups that continues to fascinate visitors from around the world.</span></p> <p><span style=" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Those who love shopping will be pleased to know that Malaysia offers a wide array of quality merchandise that caters to all budgets and tastes. Living up to its fame as a shopping haven, shopping malls and retail outlets around the country offer unbeatable discounts and promotions during the three major shopping carnivals — the Malaysia Grand Prix Sale (held in conjunction with the F<strong><span class="968530614-31082010" style=" font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">1 </span></strong>Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix), Malaysia Mega Sale and the Malaysia Year-End Sale.&#160;&#160;&#160;</span></p> <p><span style=" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Malaysia is also fortunate to have been endowed with numerous assets and attractions to suit the taste and preference of every visitor. Nature lovers would be mesmerized by the country’s 130 million-year-old rainforests, exotic marine parks, as well as rich biodiversity and ecosystem. Malaysia is also proud to have some of its destinations listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, namely the Gunung Mulu National Park, Kinabalu Park, and the historical sites of Georgetown and Melaka.</span></p> <p><span style=" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">In brief, whether you’re looking for colorful multi-racial culture and delectable cuisine, exciting tourist destinations, ecotourism, homestay, historical heritage, untouched rainforests, pristine beaches and islands or modern shopping centers — you can find them all here. These attractions are complemented by the country’s world-class hospitality services and modern tourism infrastructure.</span></p> <p><span style=" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">The Ministry of Tourism Malaysia is also laying great emphasis on developing the homestay program which gives a chance to participants to experience the daily life in a traditional village or kampung. It has been very successful in attracting many foreign tourists, students and non-students alike to visit Malaysia, particularly from Singapore, Japan, Australia and South Korea. From 2006 to May 2010, a total of 102,881 foreign tourists participated in this program. Participants have a choice of close to 3,000 participating homes involving 139 homestay nationwide. The Ministry of Tourism has also carried out the initiative to package homestay with authentic rail journey. Tourists get to experience journey via trains through 21 stations, involving 22 selected homestay.&#160;</span></p> <p><span style=" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Other efforts include the promotion of the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program, which aims to attract more foreign citizens to stay long-term or retire in Malaysia, as well as draw high net-worth individuals to invest in the country. From 2002 to April 2010, the program has successfully attracted 13,871 participants, with majority of them from China, Bangladesh, UK, Japan and Singapore. In order to attract more foreigners to join the program, the Ministry of Tourism set up the Malaysia My Second Home One-Stop Center in May 2006 which is basically a hub to address MM2H-related enquiries and applications.</span></p> <p><span style=" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Malaysia is also becoming a popular destination for meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) due to the availability of excellent infrastructure and facilities in the country.</span></p> <p><span style=" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Other initiatives include the promotion of medical and wellness packages, as well as parks and gardens in Malaysia since the country is blessed with multifarious beautiful and exotic flora and fauna.</span></p> <p><span style=" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Malaysia is also a good value-for-money destination. According to the World Economic Forum’s Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2009, Malaysia ranks among the top 32 countries (out of 133). The ranking also placed Malaysia in the 4th spot for Price Competitiveness.</span></p> <p><span style=" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Tourism will continue to be promoted as one of the strategic growth sectors that can help to propel economic growth and create employment. We are working toward increasing the contribution of tourism industry to our National Gross Domestic Product.</span></p> <p><span style=" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">The target under the Tenth Malaysia Plan (2011 — 2015) is to improve Malaysia’s position to be within the top 10, in terms of global tourism receipts in 2015. Malaysia also aims to increase the tourism sector’s contribution by 2.1 times, contributing RM115 billion ($36 billion) in receipts and providing 2.7 million jobs in the tourism industry in 2015.</span></p> <p><span style=" font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Tourism industry players in Malaysia are set to work harder to achieve the 2015 target. They will strive to attract a larger share of high spending travellers, and capture a higher share of high growth segments, particularly from Russia, India, China and the Middle East, besides increasing the number of tourist arrivals.</span></p> http://www.rentnow.my/Malaysia_ranks_among_top_10_tourist_destinations.html 2012-02-06T02:00:56Z

Overall, if you're thinking of moving to Malaysia or Thailand, considering simply ability to easily get a visa, ability to buy property on your name, more job options and higher salaries, Malaysia is a much better choice.

<p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">Getting Visas for Malaysia vs Thailand - When it comes to getting a visa to visit Malaysia or Thailand to assess the possibility of living there, Malaysia wins hands down. With an immediate 90-day stay given at the airport upon arrival in Malaysia to citizens of most western countries and 90-day renewals available in country, it's extremely easy to stay in Malaysia.<br /> <br /> Thailand, on the other hand, has made it increasingly difficult for westerners to get visas to spend any large amounts of time in the country. You can get a tourist visa for 60 days, available at any Thai consulate overseas. However, to get the same initial 90 days Malaysia offers, you have to go to a Thai immigration office to get a 30-day renewal, which costs 1,900 baht or US$60. Then, if you want a second 90-day stay, unlike in Malaysia where it's all done in-country, you actually have to leave Thailand for 2-3 days to travel to a neighboring country for a second 60-day tourist visa, to be renewed for 30 days and another 1,900 baht once you're back in Thailand.<br /> <br /> Buying Property in Malaysia vs Thailand - In Thailand, unless you're married to a Thai, westerners cannot buy houses only apartments or condominiums. In Malaysia, a westerner can buy a house, a townhouse, an apartment, a condo - pretty much anything they want. With more choice for just around the same price, again, Malaysia wins hands down for an expat considering moving to Thailand or Malaysia.<br /> <br /> Getting a Job in Malaysia vs Thailand - With many more job categories open to western expats in Malaysia, yet again, Malaysia wins this category too. (See the recurring pattern yet?). In Thailand, just about the only job a western expat can do is teach. Or, if you have the capital, open your own business. Even then though, to be able to get a work permit, you have to hire four Thais.<br /> <br /> In Malaysia, a western expat can be a nurse, a doctor, a teacher, an engineer, a manager, an IT professional or can do any number of other professional jobs. With salaries for these jobs being higher than a teacher's salary in Thailand, if an expat is looking at Thailand versus Malaysia, moving to Malaysia would be the best bet.<br /> <br /> Salaries in Malaysia vs Thailand - Because western expats can only be teachers in Thailand and average teaching salaries have not increased in more than 15 years, if you're looking for the highest salary you can, then a move to Malaysia would make more sense.<br /> <br /> Cost of Living in Malaysia vs Thailand - Overall, both countries are very similar in cost of living. Both have similar costs for apartments, transportation, food and entertainment. So, if you're looking for an inexpensive place to live both Malaysia and Thailand would fit that need.<br /> <br /> Religious-Diversity Malaysia vs Thailand - Both countries, in the large cities, are quite cosmopolitan but, for religious-diversity here again, Malaysia wins out due to its population being 60% Muslim with Christians, Hindus and Buddhists making up the 100%. However, Malaysia is run by right-wing Muslims overall, so can be more restrictive than Thailand in some issues.<br /> <br /> Thailand, on the other hand, is 97% Buddhist, but it is extremely religiously-tolerant so, religion-wise, no matter where you fall you're not likely to see any problems here.<br /> <br /> Overall, if you're thinking of moving to Malaysia or Thailand, considering simply ability to easily get a visa, ability to buy property on your name, more job options and higher salaries, Malaysia is a much better choice. As much as I love Thailand, the government is making it more difficult for western expats to live here or to create any kind of stable life with long-term prospects. If I had to do it again, I'd choose Malaysia each time. The country is simply more stable (no political problems like the ongoing 4-year-plus problems in Thailand), and the government understands that being welcoming to western expats will, in the long run, benefit them. Probably why Malaysia is constantly moving ahead and Thailand is going backwards.</span></p> http://www.rentnow.my/My_thoughts_when_comparing_Thailand_with_Malaysia.html 2012-02-06T02:00:56Z

RentNow has just expanded their services once again, now offering new Sightseeing Tours, departing from the RentNow Serviced Apartment location in Kuala Lumpur. 

<p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">RentNow has just expanded their services once again, now offering new Sightseeing Tours, departing from the RentNow Serviced Apartment location in Kuala Lumpur.&#160;<br /> <br /> “We are excited to launch this new series of Sightseeing Tours providing Kuala Lumpur visitors with unforgettable memories of our beautiful city,” said Thomas Bernthaler, president of Business Development for RentNow.My Serviced Apartments in Kuala Lumpur.<br /> <br /> Enjoy private tours to the Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary or experience a tour of Kuala Lumpur's attractions. If you have some more time we offer full day tours to Malacca, Genting or even Penang.<br /> <br /> Check our site at http://www.rentnow.my/Sightseeing_Tours.html<br /> RentNow can also tailor special tours to your needs. We offer many unique hiking tours for any difficulty level. Just let us know when you book your apartment that you are interested in tours.</span></p> http://www.rentnow.my/new_sightseeing_tours.html 2012-02-06T02:00:56Z

RentNow offers low car rental rates and a fun, hassle-free customer experience when renting your car in Kuala Lumpur.

<p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, RentNow Rent A Car is a value-oriented, internationally recognized brand serving the daily rental needs of travelers and Kuala Lumpur residents. RentNow offers low car rental rates and a fun, hassle-free customer experience when renting your car in Kuala Lumpur.</span></p> <p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">Who better to provide your car rental needs in Kuala Lumpur than someone locally?</span></p> <ul> <li><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">RentNow will always be just a phone call away +60 (3) 4043 6090 throughout your entire car hire period with us</span></li> <li><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">Choose from a wide variety of available economy cars, luxury cars or MPV's</span></li> <li><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">Peace of mind in case of any unforeseen events or circumstances with 24/7 local breakdown cover.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">We are proud to be the most comprehensive service provider in the car rental industry and are able to fully meet the needs of customers in Kuala Lumpur.</span></p> http://www.rentnow.my/RentNow_Reliable_Car_Rental_Service.html 2012-02-06T02:00:56Z

A serviced apartment is a well furnished, self contained apartment designed for temporary accommodation. A serviced apartment is well-equipped with all the basic and the modern amenities.

<p><img style=" float: right; padding-left: 15px; border: 0; padding-right: 15px;" alt="im7" src="http://www.rentnow.my/upload/userimages/im7.jpg" /><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">A serviced apartment is a well furnished, self contained apartment designed for temporary accommodation. A serviced apartment is well-equipped with all the basic and the modern amenities. Hotel rooms can be more expensive than service apartments. The main advantage of serviced apartments over a hotel room is that it makes oneself feel very homely and welcoming. Serviced apartments are often called corporate houses or executive homes as it mainly aims at providing shelter to the people from the corporate world.</span></p> <p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">Kuala Lumpur is the commercial center of Malaysia. Therefore, there are many people from the corporate world visiting the city for business or leisure. RentNow Serviced apartment is the best solution and a perfect substitute for hotel rooms as it makes you feel extremely cozy and homely. RentNow is the only provider that has a complete range of 1 to 4 bedroom apartments for you to choose from.</span></p> <p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">Some of the modern amenities provided in most of the serviced apartments are:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">Wi-Fi Internet access</span></li> <li><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">Fax, Telephone, Printing, Photo copy and Scanning facilities</span></li> <li><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">Airport/ Railway station transfers</span></li> <li><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">Laundry services</span></li> <li><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">Room service for Breakfast, lunch and dinner</span></li> <li><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">All rooms are choice fully furnished and equipped with air conditioner and LCD TV</span></li> <li><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">Daily cleaning and change of linen</span></li> <li><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">Fully furnished kitchen</span></li> </ul> <p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">Since the beginning of the slump in international traveling prices and the corresponding increase in the sophistication level of the international travelers, interest in service apartment has significantly risen.</span></p> http://www.rentnow.my/Why_Serviced_Apartment.html 2012-02-06T02:00:56Z

Smart Kids is the largest and longest running children's education fair in Malaysia

<p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;"><strong>EVENT PROFILE</strong></span></p> <p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">Smart Kids is the largest and longest running children's education fair in Malaysia. The fair focuses on presenting parents and child minders a platform in which to explore the many educational opportunities available for children. Children visiting Smart Kids will find a variety of activities which help them learn new skills and understand the world around them via interactive games, educational booths and participative activities.</span></p> <p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;"><strong>HIGHLIGHTS</strong></span></p> <p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">Exciting New Activities: Color A Merdeka Lantern Contest, Decorate An Independence Egg Contest, Expressions of Merdeka Face Painting Contest, The Merdeka Balloon Bouquet, Create a Celebration Tote.</span></p> <p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;"><strong>VISITOR'S PROFILE</strong></span></p> <p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">Visitors will include kids, parents and professionals related to the field of education and academics.</span></p> <p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;"><strong>EXHIBITOR'S PROFILE</strong></span></p> <p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">Profile for exhibit includes Art Schools, Academies / Educational Institutes, Baby Goods &#38; Accessories, Childcare Centres, Child Development Schools, Computer Training Schools, Dance Academies, Dental Care Providers, Dietitians, Edutainment, Fashion, Food &#38; Beverage, Furniture &#38; Household Products, Games &#38; Toys, Health &#38; Nutritional Products, Language &#38; Tuition Centers, Medical Service Providers, Music Schools, Pet Shops, Sports &#38; Recreation, Stationery.</span></p> <p style=" text-align: center;"><span style=" color: rgb(186, 20, 25); font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Book your accommodation now.&#160;<br /> Rentnow is located just next door to the PWTC and is the preferred Serviced Apartment option for PWTC visitors.</strong></span></p> <p style=" text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.rentnow.my/booking.html"><span style=" font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Accommodation Booking - Click here</strong></span></a></p> http://www.rentnow.my/Smart_Kids_education_fair_Malaysia.html 2012-02-06T02:00:56Z

Malaysia Technology Expo MTE is one of the biggest and leading trade fair for Building Science & Technology invention and innovation.

<p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;"><strong>EVENT PROFILE</strong></span></p> <p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">Malaysia Technology Expo (MTE) is one of the biggest and leading trade fair for Building Science &#38; Technology invention and innovation. This is the 8th edition of the event . The exhibition will be held between 04 - 06 Feb 2010 at Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC).</span></p> <p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;"><strong>VISITOR'S PROFILE</strong></span></p> <p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">System Integrators, Consultants, Plant Designers, Technical, Entrepreneurs, R&#38;D Organizations, Institutions &#38; Universities, Investor, Ministry Body &#38; Association, Advisors, Purchase Personnel, Materials Managers, Factory Managers are the target visitors.</span></p> <p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;"><strong>EXHIBITOR'S PROFILE</strong></span></p> <p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">Profile for exhibit includes Agriculture, Biotechnology, Consumer Technology, Industrial Technology, Information Communication Technology, Research Centres &#38; Institutions.</span></p> <p style=" text-align: center;"><span style=" font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(186, 20, 25);"><strong>Book your accommodation now.&#160;<br /> Rentnow is located just next door to the PWTC and is the preferred Serviced Apartment option for PWTC visitors.</strong></span></p> <p style=" text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.rentnow.my/booking.html"><span style=" font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Accommodation Booking - Click here</strong></span></a></p> http://www.rentnow.my/Malaysia_Technology_Expo.html 2012-02-06T02:00:56Z

World Agri Trade Exhibition and Conference 2009 will offers a wide spectrum of agricultural products, services on display including latest technologies, latest products, latest discoveries in agriculture, business solutions for the unique needs and requirements for sustainable growth and development for the world to feed the world.

<p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;"><strong>EVENT PROFILE</strong></span></p> <p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">World Agri Trade Exhibition &#38; Conference 2009 will offers a wide spectrum of agricultural products, services on display including latest technologies, latest products, latest discoveries in agriculture, business solutions for the unique needs and requirements for sustainable growth and development for the world to feed the world.</span></p> <p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;"><strong>HIGHLIGHTS</strong></span></p> <p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">This timely World Agri Trade Exhibition and Conference 2009 hosted in Malaysia would showcase the convergence of the Global Agriculture industry advocating a single aspiration in enhancing the ?sharing of knowledge, skills, technology and expertise to feed the world, to curb poverty and develop a strong agricultural economy worldwide?, The call to the world is to turn back to the basics, ?Agriculture? and develop it for sustained economic growth.</span></p> <p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Visitor Registration</strong></span></p> <p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">Agri Government Agencies, Agronomist, Animal health agencies and Organizations, Trade houses, Business &#38; Trade Councils, Corporate Organizations, Agri consultants, Agri based Businesses, Agri Importers &#38; Exporters, Vegetable and Fruit Farm Owners, Poultry Farms owners, Livestrock Farm owners, Research &#38; Development organizations &#38; Institutes.</span></p> <p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;"><strong>EXHIBITOR'S PROFILE</strong></span></p> <p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">Profile for exhibit includes Agricultural Consultants &#38; Support Services, Agriculture Mechanization, Agro-tourism, Agri Biotechnology, Bio-Farming &#38; biotech crops, Bio-fertilisers, bio-pesticides, Bio-Pharming Bio-Plastics, Bio-Remediation, Diary &#38; diary products, Equipment &#38; Tools for Forestry, Farm Equipment &#38; Tools, Fertilisers, Field Crops, Food Products, Horticulture.</span></p> <p style=" text-align: center;"><span style=" font-size: 10pt; color: #BA1419;"><strong>Book your accommodation now.&#160;<br /> Rentnow is located just next door to the PWTC and is the preferred Serviced Apartment option for PWTC visitors.</strong></span></p> <p style=" text-align: center;"><a href="%%BASE_URL_NO_SSL%%booking.html"><span style=" font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Accommodation Booking - Click here</strong></span></a></p> http://www.rentnow.my/World_Agri_Trade_Exhibition_Conference_2009.html 2012-02-06T02:00:56Z

Malaysian International Furniture Fair 2010 MIFF is a must see event for all furniture and furnishings retailers, interior designers, interior decorators, architects and product specifiers, Malaysian International Furniture Fair features more than 500 manufacturers, wholesalers and designers over a huge 35,000 square metres.

<p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">EVENT PROFILE</span></p> <p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">Malaysian International Furniture Fair (MIFF) is a must see event for all furniture and furnishings retailers, interior designers, interior decorators, architects and product specifiers, Malaysian International Furniture Fair features more than 500 manufacturers, wholesalers and designers over a huge 35,000 square metres.</span></p> <p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">VISITOR'S PROFILE</span></p> <p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">Architects, Interior Designers / Decorators, Wholesalers, Distributors, Manufacturer, Importers, Exporters of Furniture, Retailers, Agents, Representatives &#38; General Public.</span></p> <p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">EXHIBITOR'S PROFILE</span></p> <p><span style=" font-size: 10pt;">A complete range of new releases by international manufacturers, wholesalers and designers, including: Bedroom Furniture, Lounge Furniture, Dining Furniture, Outdoor Furniture, Occasional Furniture, Furnishings &#38; Fabrics, Lighting &#38; Lamps, Rugs &#38; Floorcoverings, Artwork &#38; Framing, Objets d'art.</span></p> <p style=" text-align: center;"><span style=" font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(186, 20, 25);"><strong>Book your accommodation now.&#160;<br /> Rentnow is located just next door to the PWTC and is the preferred Serviced Apartment option for PWTC visitors.</strong></span></p> <p style=" text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.rentnow.my/booking.html"><span style=" font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Accommodation Booking - Click here</strong></span></a></p> http://www.rentnow.my/MIFF_Kuala_Lumpur.html 2012-02-06T02:00:56Z

Despite the world economic crisis and recession in Singapore, its biggest tourism market – Malaysia attracted 21 million tourists in 2008, and projected growth is a positive one.

<p><span style=" font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">Despite the world economic crisis – Malaysia attracted 21 million tourists in 2008, and projected growth is a positive one. However, travellers are expected to change their way of spending money and vacation, with more people opting to fly economic class or on low cost carriers than business class, choosing four or three star hotels compared to five stars and spend less money at restaurants. (Pacific Asia Travel Association)</span></p> <p><span style=" font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">A good option is to stay in a Serviced Apartment that allows group travelers or families to rent a full apartment for the price of an average hotel. I</span>nstead<span style=" font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;"> of renting 2 or more hotel rooms that might be on located on different floors, visitors can rent a serviced apartment with 2, 3 or 4 Bedrooms and share the costs which will result in a much lower price than renting several hotel rooms. In addition it allows friends and family to launch in the living room together but still gives all a separate room for privacy. in addition the apartments have full kitchens with all the utensils necessary to cook or prepare snacks. Find out more at <a href="http://www.rentnow.my/residences.html">http://www.rentnow.my/residences.html</a></span></p> <p>&#160;</p> http://www.rentnow.my/Malaysia_Tourism_Positive_Growth.html 2012-02-06T02:00:56Z