Work-in progress

1. Research information & URLs
http://www.cameronhighlands.com
http://www.malaysiavacationguide.com
http://www.marimari.com
http://tourism.gov.my
http://eg.wikipedia.org
http://www.melaka.net


2. Objective
We chose tourism in Malaysia because of its widely global reputation. Millions of tourism came to Malaysia to Rested their minds of stress. Therefore, we have so many Tourist attractions to talk in term of historical, natural and shopping.


3. Division of tasks
Mahmood: Historical
Hussain: Shopping
Naser: Natural

4. Milestones achieved
First weeks we start doing blogs and divide the work among group members. Then, each member starts his own job which we divided it previously and we finished it on week 6. After that, we manage to do the report by putting the details and design the picture with photoshope by week 8. finally, we are in process to finish the whole assignment about tourism in Malaysia.


5. Blogs URLs
Mahmood: http://mahmoodmedia.blogspot.com/
Hussain: http://hussainmedia.blogspot.com/
Naser: http://s4ramos.blogspot.com


6. Group meetings

Week 5:

On this week we met and discuss what topic are we going to chose and then we divided the subtopics over the subtopics over the group members. Mahmood took the historical sites, Naser took the natural sites and Hussain took the last part which is shopping sites.

Week 6:

The second meeting was on Monday, everyone shares his own part among the members and each one gave his own idea. Then, we finalize the work and uploaded the information in our blogs.

Week (midterm break):

Since it’s called a midterm break, so everyone has his own plan .we just met once to talk about the assignment and when we have to submit it and when we have to meet again and discuss about it.

Week 9:

Everyone start designing his own pictures. And we met to organize the information and finalize it into our blogs.

Penang (The Pearl Of The Orient)

Penang is one of the most-visited states in Malaysia. Known also as the Pearl Of The Orient, this state consists of the island as well as a narrow strip of the mainland coast known as Seberang Perai (Province Wellesley). The population of 1.3 million people has been enjoying a time of economic growth in the past decades as many multinational companies have built their factories here.

Many foreigners have chosen this state for their retirement under Malaysia My Second Home programme as they can find plenty of good food at reasonable price, beautiful beaches are there for them to unwind, hills to sweat it out not to mention the hospitality of the peoples of Penang.

Pulau Langkawi

Langkawi consists of a group of 99 islands located off the north west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. The biggest island is called Langkawi Island, approximately 30 km from Kuala Perlis, Perlis and 51 km from Kuala Kedah, Kedah. The island is a duty free island where goods such as perfumes, cigarattes, liquor, cosmetics, leather wear and confectionery are sold without duty imposed by the government. Langkawi Mall, Langkawi Fair Shopping Complex and Jetty Point Duty Free Complex are some of the shopping complexes that offer lots of goods for your selection.

Good beaches that you can explore and swim include Kok Beach, Cenang Beach, Tengah Beach and Burau Bay Beach which are all located at the west coast of the main island. Go round the island of Dayang Bunting and experience the cool breeze and breathtaking view of Langkawi.

Cameron Highlands

Cameron Highlands is a well developed hill resort which is located in the state of Pahang in Peninsular Malaysia. It was named after a British surveyor, William Cameron who discovered it in 1885 during a mapping expedition. Since 1920, the hill has undergone various development that makes what it is today - an excellent place for tourists to spend their holidays.

Its temperature ranges from 10 °C to 25 °C hence a favorite place for one to escape the heat of the cities. One can easily take a slow drive up or down the highland depending on which route one takes and stop by the many strawberry farms, vegetable gardens, cactus gardens, bee farms and rose gardens. Buy some of the products that are sold as you visit the farms.

Genting Highlands

Genting Highlands is located at an altitude of 1,800 metres above sea level and is one of the most developed hill holiday resorts in Malaysia. Its temperature ranges from 15 °C to 24 °C throughout the year and is a place for one to escape the heat of the cities. This place is a popular destination for local as well as foreign visitors. It takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to drive up the hill from the city of Kuala Lumpur, a distance of 51km. It is also called the City Of Entertainment and rightly so as you will be able to enjoy the various attractions and modern facilities on this hill resorts.

Fraser's Hill

Fraser's Hill resort is one of the least developed hill resort compared to Cameron Highlands or Genting Highlands. As such, this resort which is located at an altitude of 1,524 metres above sea level is an ideal place for one who just want to enjoy the undisturbed nature in a cool environment. Activities that you can do here include bird-watching, camping, horse-riding, jungle trekking, fishing, golfing as well as discovering the many flora and fauna that abounds in this hill.

This hill was founded by Louis James Fraser, a Scottish trader who established tin ore trading station at the end of 1900. He used to use mule to transport the goods. However, he mysteriously disappeared in the jungle of Fraser's Hill without a trace in the early 1900s. In 1919, the hill was developed into a hill station for those who want to escape the heat and humid weather at the lowlands of Malaysia.

Sendat Falls (Ulu Yam Baharu)

Nestled in the heart of Selangor, lies this hidden waterfall only relatively known to many. The name is Sungai Sendat and it is only about 45mins away from KL City Center.

The falls consists of 3 layer, where the top and middle falls is almost 8-10 feet water deep. The water was cooling even in the mid afternoon when we arrived. One our arrival, we were met with a 9inch millipede by the waterfall. It seems the little fella was just getting ready to swim...About 20 mins later, the fella was underwater while we photograph him/her and the rest of our gang crowded over the peculiar little swimming millipeded.

Sungai Tekala Recreational Forest

Sungai Tekala Recreational Forest which is located about 14km away from the town of Semenyih in the district of Hulu Langat, Selangor. The distance from Kuala Lumpur is approximately 50km. This recreation park was established in 1982 for the public to enjoy the beauty of the tropical rainforest in Selangor.

The waterfalls here are easily accessible with plenty of parking bays. Concrete steps have been built to enable you to climb up to the cascading waterfalls which is usually crowded especially during the weekends. This place is an ideal get-away for the entire family as you will be able to reach the waterfalls within 10 minutes of walking from the entrance.

Malaysian Islands

Malaysian islands are enjoy beautiful sceneries and soft sand beaches and lovely weather region, which takes tourists to the most beautiful and happiest moments of life with more relaxing and exciting trip. Once you fall in love with Malaysia you'll probably want to return time and time again.

Waterfalls

Visiting Malaysian waterfalls will allow you to experience and enjoying, as waterfalls are truly natural wonders of our world. Letting water flow over you as you breathe the natural forest air.

Cameron Highlands

Cameron Highlands is one of the wonders of Malaysia; it is the largest and most famous hill resort in the country. This highland paradise still retains much of the charm of an English village.

Tourism in Malaysia

We have chosen tourism in Malaysia because now its become one of the best tourism place in the world. The Malaysian (government and its citizns) had worked to develop tourism in Malaysia to attract large numbers of tourists from different parts of the world.