Ministry's Tourism Programmes

1. Volunteer Tourism (Voluntourism)

1Malaysia Green 1Malaysia - CleanKeeping Malaysia Green & Clean

1Malaysia VolunsharingSharing tourist experience through social media
1Malaysia VoluntutoringProviding tuition to homestay operators and
villagers
1Malaysia Culture & Heritage1Malaysia Culture & Heritage
1Malaysia EventAll 1Malaysia event

2. Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)

3. Student Tourism Programme

Student Tourism Club - To date, 1,344 tourism clubs have been established in secondary schools

nationwide. These clubs organise activities at school level as well as function as information

dissemination centres on 3Ps activities in the ministry to students. These activities include the 3Ps

Seminar and Tourism Quiz.

3Ps Seminar - This seminar aims to expose teachers and students to the benefits of tourism and

recreational activities apart from cultivating a touring culture and preventing students from being

involved in negative pursuits. Participants will also obtain up-do-date information as well as special

promotions and tour packages from tour agencies.

State and National Student Tourism Quiz - This quiz is held every year and is open to all

government-assisted schools except fully residential schools. The district or state level competitions

are held to select representatives for the national level competition. It offers various attractive prizes

including the Minister of Tourism's Challenge Trophy.

4. Education Tourism

Malaysia aspires to position itself as a centre for educational excellence in the

Asia Pacific region. Towards this end, various educational facilities and
infrastructure have been established. Public and private institutions of higher
learning as well as collaborative programmes with foreign institutions of higher
learning have also been intensified to attract more foreign students to continue
their studies in Malaysia.

The political stability, peace, technological progress and research as well as the
low exchange rate are cited as factors that make Malaysia a conducive
environment for learning. Its racial harmony also proves that the people of
Malaysia are ready to accept students from any religious and cultural
backgrounds.

The main agency responsible for developing educational tourism is the Ministry of
Higher Education while the Ministry of Tourism helps in terms of promotion.

5. Agro-Tourism

Agro-tourism is a tourism concept that is rapidly gaining popularity in Malaysia as

it offers tourists an assortment of activities relating to the agriculture sector.
Malaysia is a country rich in agricultural resources. Among the agro-tourism
activities that are well received are visits to orchards and animal farms, research
centres and homestays.

The main agency responsible for developing agro-tourism is the Ministry of

Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry, while the Ministry of Tourism assists in
terms of promotion.
 6. Sport Tourism

Today, Malaysia is actively promoting itself as an organiser and host of various

world-class sports events and recreational activities, thus making it a major sports
tourism destination in the Asia-Pacific region. The 1998 Commonwealth Games,
Formula 1 Championship, F1 Powerboat Championship and Le Tour de Langkawi
are some of the sports events that are internationally recognised.

The availability of comprehensive and sophisticated sports facilities and

infrastructure means Malaysia is ready to organise any sports events at any time.
For example, the National Sports Complex and the Sepang F1 Circuit are world-
class sports facilities which have become the main venues for prominent sports
events.

Malaysia is blessed with a natural environment that is not only beautiful but also
suitable for various adventure sports. This has attracted tourists with special
interests to come here and experience these activities in a challenging
environment. In addition, Malaysia has more than 250 golf courses nationwide for
golf enthusiasts.

The main agency responsible for sports tourism is the Ministry of Youth and
Sports, while the Ministry of Tourism helps in terms of promotion.

UNESCO World Heritage - World Recognition List

1. Taman Negara Mulu, Sarawak (nature category)

2. Taman Negara Kinabalu, Sabah (nature category)
3. Melaka & Georgetown (culture category)
4. Tapak Arkeologi Lembah Lenggong (culture category)
Types of Tourism in Malaysia

As its hugely successful promotional drive boasts, Malaysia is indeed "truly Asia." A rich blend of exotic peoples,
historical sites, modern skylines, wild terrains and postcard-perfect beaches, Malaysia's variety of attractions offers
something to just about every traveler. If relaxation, adrenaline, culture or even medical attention happens to be your
slice of durian, Malaysia is waiting for you.

Cultural Tourism
o Malaysia boasts a stunning number of impressive cultural sites worth visiting, including five UNESCO World
Heritage Sites. From the historic buildings of Georgetown on Penang and the Chinese, Indian, Portuguese, Dutch,
and British legacies in Melaka (Malacca) to the tea plantations of the Cameron Highlands and the charming colonial
architecture hidden beneath Kuala Lumpur's sky-scraping towers, the majority of Malaysia's popular cultural sites
are located on the Malay peninsula (West Malaysia). Cultural stops on Malaysia's east side include Sarawak's lively
Kuching, the Cat City and the Rejang river, along which you can sail to get a glimpse of Bornean longhouses. To
experience Malaysia's culture come alive, plan your visit for one its colorful festivals, such as the Ramadan-ending
Hari Raya Puasa, mid-summer's Fishing Festival of San Pedro or autumn's Chinese Mooncake Festival. Of course,
whether your visit is built around consuming Malaysia's cultural nuggets, sampling the delicious variety of spicy
local noodle, rice and Baba-Nonya dishes is a must.

Adventure Tourism
o Leaving the beach resorts behind, Malaysia's wild jungles, volcanic peaks and fabulous national parks make this
country an adventure destination to get anyone's blood pumping. Opportunities for hiking, jungle trekking, rock-
climbing and wildlife expeditions abound. Try tracking elephants in Taman Negara, chasing orang-utans near
Sabah and Sarawak on Borneo or searching out Malaysia's very own legendary Bigfoot in Endau-Rompin National
Park. Check out the world-class dive spots in Tun Sakaran Marine Park or go off the beaten track to attempt the
Headhunter's Trail, explore the world's largest cave system and trek through the mysterious jungles and bizarre
Pinnacles of Sarawak. If that's not enough to excite you, take note that the highest peak in Southeast Asia lies
within the borders of East Malaysia. The stunning views from Mt. Kinabalu's summit make this two- to three-day
trek worth the early-morning climb.

Medical Tourism
o Malaysia has become a prime destination for medical tourists seeking safe and affordable medical attention.
Medical tourists in Malaysia can avail themselves of English-speaking, internationally-trained doctors and modern
facilities operating under internationally-recognized quality standards, stringently enforced by the country's Ministry
of Health. And all of this for a fraction of the cost for the same services in Western countries like the United States
and United Kingdom. Many hospitals and health care centers offer accommodation for the patient and a travel
partner. As for post-operation, Malaysia's sparkling beaches aren't such a shabby place to recuperate.

Beach Tourism
o Just as many of the world's most attractive beaches lie within Southeast Asia, a large proportion of Southeast
Asia's most stunning stretches of seaside sand lie within Malaysia. Bungalows, hotels and luxury resorts are
especially plentiful along the coastlines of the Malay peninsula in such hotspots as the pristine Tioman Island,
tourist-freindly Palau Langkawi and Pangkor Laut, where Pantai Teluk Belanga (Emerald Bay) regularly appears in
lists of the world's top ten beaches.

Agricultural Tourism
o Malaysia's agricultural diversity has lent itself well to growing numbers of tourists seeking to cultivate an
understanding of Malaysia's variety of soil-bred commodities. Many travel agencies offer tours to oil palm estates,
rubber plantations, fish farms and fruit orchards where visitors can taste various exotic crops. These include
rambutan, jackfruit, pineapple, mangosteen, mango and the "king of all fruits," the durian. Visit the tea estates of
the Cameron Highlands, the spice farms of northern peninsular Malaysia or the pepper farms of Sarawak to get a
feel for the agrarian base of this booming nation.

Themed Park Attractions

1. KidZania 6 Berjaya Times Square Theme Park

2. Legoland 7. A'Famosa Theme Park
3. Puteri Harbour Family Theme Park 8. Sunway Lagoon
4. Desaru Coast 9. iCity Shah Alam
5. Lost World of Tambun 10. Bukit Merah Laketown Theme Park
 FAVURITES VISITING PLACES IN MALAYSIA
JOHOR

Pulau Sibu, Endau Rompin National Park, Desaru, Pulau Aur, Desaru Fruit Farm, Gunung Ledang / Mount
Ophir, Pulau Rawa, Kota Tinggi Waterfall, Pilau Kukup National Park, Homestay Felda Semenchu, Sungai
Lebam Wetlands, Legoland, Tanjung Piai National Park, Teluk Sengat Crocodile Farm, Zoo, Kota Tinggi
Museum, Old Johor Kota, Royal Abu Bakar Museum, Tanjung Balau Fishermen Museum, Kota Iskandar,
Pantai Harbour, Bazaar Karat, Rawa Steamboat, Mersing, Johor Premium Oulet (JPO), Puteri Harbour
(Hello Kitty Town), Telok Mahkota

KELANTAN

Pantai Tok Bali, Pantai Sabak, Air Terjun Gunung Stong, Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Duty Free Rantau Panjang
& Pengkalan Kubor, Taman Perbandaran Tengku Anis, Taman Air Splash Kota Bharu, Pusat Galeri
Tengku Anis, Pantai Sri Tujuh, Pantai Getting, Pantai Irama Bachok, Pantai Cahaya Bulan (PCB), Lata Rek
di Kuala Krai, Muzium Negeri Kelantan, Pasar Besar Siti Khatijah

TERENGGANU

Pasar Besar Kedai Payang, Taman Tamadun Islam (TTI), Dataran Shahbandar, Pasar Cabang Tiga,
Chinatown Kuala Terengganu, Muzium Negeri Terengganu, Pantai Batu Burok, Pantai Penarik, Air Terjun
Sekayu, Lata Tembakah, La Hot Spring, Tasik Kenyir, Pulau Kapas, Pulau Duyung, Pulau Perhentian,
Pulau Redang, Tasik Kenyir, Masjid Terapaung / Masjid Kristal, Santuary Penyu di Rantau Abang

PERLIS

Padang Besar, Tasik Melati, Gua Kelam, Tasik Tasoh, Ladang Ternak Burung Unta, Beseri , Kuala Perlis,
Bandar Kangar, Pekan Perlis, Masjid Terapung Al-Hussain, Muzium Kota Kayang, Hutan Lipur Bukit Ayer

PAHANG

Cameron Highlands, Genting Higlands, Bukit Gambang Waterpark, Bukit Fraser, Pulau Tioman, Gunung
Senyum, Pantai Balok, Pantai Cherating, Pantai Teluk Chempedak , Taman Negara Endau Rompin, Tasik
Bera, Gunung Tahan, Air Terjun Sg. Pandan, Air Terjun Chemong
PERAK

Sungai Klah Hot Spring, Pulau Pangkor, Kota Belanda Pangkor , Taman Rekreasi Gunung Lay, Taman
Negeri Royal Belum , Taman Herba Negeri Perak, Kuala Kangsar Bandar Diraja, Zoo Taiping Night Safari,
Pulau Orang Utan, Bukit Merah Laketown Resort, Gua Tempurung, Bukit Larut, Menara Condong, Padang
Polo, Eco Park, Themepark Lost World of Tambun, Galeri Sultan Azlan Shah, Istana Kenangan, Air Terjun
Ulu Kenas, Restoran Terapung Teluk Gedong

KEDAH

The Carnival Waterpark, Gunung Jerai, Pantai Merdeka, Pantai Tanjung Dawai, Pulau Langkawi, Hutan
Lipur Sg. Sedim, Pekan Rabu di Bandar Alor Star, Air Terjun Lata Mengkuang, Air Terjun Lata Seri Perigi,
Air Terjun Titi Hayun, Air Terjun Junjung, Rimba Rekreasi Batu Hampar , Pantai Tengkorak, Ulu Legong,
Sayak, Candi Lembah Bujang, Ladang Anggur Tasik Beris

PULAU PINANG

Bukit Bendera, Taman Rama-Rama, Menara Komtar/Perangin Mall, Batu Feringgi, Taman Negara, Taman
Botani, Taman Belia , Tokong Ular, Rumah Kelahiran P. Ramlee, Muzium Negeri Pulau Pinang, Masjid
Kapitan Keling, Padang Kota Lama, Pasar Rope Walk (Hadapan Stadium Bandaraya) , Pantai Seagate

NEGERI SEMBILAN

Port Dickson, Kawasan Rekreasi Ulu Bendul, Pantai Lagun Biru, PD Mini Zoo, Jeram Toi, Jeram Gading ,
Wet World Air Panas Pedas, Kuala Pilah, Kompleks Kraf Negeri Sembilan, Rembau Kristal, Homestay
Kampung Pelegong, Muzium Tentera Darat, Istana Diraja Seri Menanti, Jelita Ostrich Farm

MELAKA

Kota A Famosa di Bandar Hilir, A Famosa Wonderland di A Famosa Resort , Animal Safari Wonderland di
A Famosa Resort , Cowboy Town di A Famosa Resort , , Melaka Wonderland Water Theme Park, Melaka
River Cruise , Menara Taming Sari, Supermarket Mahkota Parade, Bangunan Stadhuys, Masakan Baba
Nyonya, Beca, Jonker Street , Bandar Hilir, Melaka Sentral , Melaka Parade , Ikan Bakar Umbai/Alai ,
Restoran Tu Dia Bom Sup Utara, Makam pahlawan Melaka, Muzium Samudera , Muzium Bahtera (Muzium
Kapal), Perigi hang Li Po, Taman Budaya Melaka, Zoo Melaka , Taman Mini Malaysia di Ayer Keroh,
Taman Buaya Melaka, Kampung Morten (Rumah Merah) , Hutan Rekreasi Tanjung Tuan , Dataran
Pahlawan, Taman Burung, Pantai Klebang, Tanjung Bidara
 SABAH

Poring Hot Spring, Pedas Rafting, Tanjung Simpang Mengayau, Gunung Kinabalu, Pulau Sipadan, Taman
Bukit Tawau, Persisiran Trausland, Bukit Payong, Kinabalu National Park, Kolam Air Panas Ranau, Pulau
Mabul, Rumah Terbalik , Desa Cattle (ladang lembu mesilou), Sepilok, Pulau Silingan, Lok Kawi, Sabah
Tea, Kundasang

SARAWAK

Bandar Kuching, Cultural Village Sarawak, Gua Niah Miri, Taman Negara Bako, Jong Crocodile Farm,
Kedai Kek Lapis Dayang Salleh, Gua Mulu, Taman Awam Miri, Miri Luak Esplaned, The Grand Old Lady

KUALA LUMPUR / SELANGOR

KLCC , KL Tower, I-City Shah Alam, Pusat Sains Negara, Menara Tinjau, Aquatic KLCC, Bukit Melawati,
Kg. Kelip-Kelip, High 5 Bread Time Museum, Batu Caves di Gombak, Sunway Lagoon, Taman Botani
Shah alam, Pulau Ketam, Bagan Lalang, Mine's Wonderland, Wet World, Desa Waterpark , Sungai Gabai,
Hulu Langat, Gold Coast Morib Resort, Golden Palm Tree Resort, Jalan TAR (Tunku Abdul Razak),
Tanjung Harapan, Tekala Waterfall, Kidszania, Putrajaya, Midvalley, Muzium Telekom Malaysia,

NICHE PRODUCTS
Shopping , Birding, Golfing, Cruise, Diving, Angling, Yachting, Bike Tourism,
Wedding & Honeymoon & Homestay

Promotional Programmes

1. Asean Tourism Forum 2017

2. 13th China International Travel Mart (CITM) 2016
3. World Travel Market, London 2016
4. Malaysia Homestay Fair 2016
5. MM2H Roadshow (Western & Eastern) 2016
6. Long Stay Fair 2016
7. Make It Malaysia (South Korea)
8. World Halal Tourism Summit 2016
9. Sales Mission to Iran 2016
10. Make It Malaysia 2016 (New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangladesh)