Penang, Malaysia – Treat yourself with your family and loved ones at Century Bay Suites, strategically located in Georgetown, the capital of Penang, Malaysia. For only RM 200.00++ per night, enjoy the luxury of a Superior 2-Bedroom Suite and a Study Room Suite good for a maximum of 4 guests. All rates are already inclusive of two breakfast meals. This Malaysian hotel has 84 deluxe suites that all feature a private toilet, a bath with shower, a tub, a kitchenette, a dining nook, a living room, a washing area and a balcony.

Century Bay Service Suites stands opposite the Penang Exhibition Centre and is five minutes away from Heritage Georgetown. It is also near the Penang International Airport, Free Trade Zone, the Penang Bridge, golf courses, popular tourist attractions, and shopping outlets.

Penang, a state on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, is one of the more popular tourist destinations in the country. The place is known for its intricate colonial architecture and is dotted with rows of hundred-year old buildings that evoke a charming, old-world atmosphere.

Aside from its accessible location, Century Bay Suites boasts of facilities that can rival that of a four-star hotel’s, including an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness room/gym, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, a business center, a conference room and its own restaurant and bar. Enjoy all these and more without splurging. the service hotel’s The special promo is valid until the 30th of April 2009. Reservations may be secured at http://www.centurybaysuites.com.

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Held this year from January 5th to 11th 2008, this event drew thousands of fans to Langkawi’s Kuah Bay to root for the best sailors from all across the globe. The Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2008 (http://www.langkawiregatta.com/) is organized by the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club (RLYC), and is held at the RLYC in Kuah, Langkawi.

This event is part of the Asian Regatta Calendar, and with 5 Days of racing, the amazing sailors and other returning and new participants have had quite an amazing and worthy competition. The decision to move the date of the event to coincide with the end of Thailand’s Phuket King’s Cup and the beginning of Singapore Straits Regatta has enabled the organizers to get more entries from participants, as Langkawi in an island enroute from Phuket to Singapore.

This year’s installment brings forth 36 participating boats from over 14 countries to compete in different racing classes, namely IRC, Racing, Sportsboat, Racing Multihull (Firefly), Premier Multihull, and Club Cruising.

The climax of this event is the price-giving ceremony on Friday, January 11th, where the winning teams were awarded prizes in their respective racing classes. Top three teams with the lowest accumulated points in their class win the coveted prizes – one of which is the prestigious Prime Minister’s Challenge Trophy.

In the previous chapter of the Royal Langkawi International Regatta, winner of the Prime Minister’s Challenge Trophy, team Quantum Racing, had successfully defended their hold on the prestigious title from the year 2006. This team comprised of worthy sailors and is skippered by Ray Roberts.

This year, they did it again. Hail to Quantum Racing, for winning 2008’s Prime Minister’s Challenge Trophy! Hong Kong’s Jelik team, skippered by Frank Pong was disappointed with the 5 points lag behind Quantum Racing. In other challenges, Sofa So Good from the UK managed to score the coveted Royal Langkawi Yacht Club Commodore’s Challenge Cup. Phoenix team from Japan was honored with the LADA-IRC Class Challenge Trophy. The Langkawi Sports Class Trophy was awarded to Raimond Land from Australia. Lastly, Motor Inzi from the UK was named the Malaysia Multihull Challenge Cup champion.

All in all, it was an incredible event, and everyone should look forward to another amazing Royal Langkawi International Regatta at next year’s installment.

The following is the final result, as tallied at the end of the final day’s race. The top three teams for each of the racing classes are:

Racing – Australia’s Quantum Racing (skippered by Ray Roberts) finished first with 11 points, while team Jelik from Hong Kong (skippered by Frank Pong) is at second at 5 points behind. Team Hi Fi from Hong Kong (skippered by Neil Pryde) came in third with an accumulated 20 points.

IRC – Team Phoenix from Japan (skippered by Neils Degenkolw) won first prize with 12 points, while with 2 points behind, Singapore’s LunchCutter II (skippered by Keith Dunn) placed second. Malaysia’s Mata Hari team (skippered by Vincent Chan) brought in third at 15 points.

Sportsboat – Team Raimon Land from Hong Kong (skippered by Scott Duncanson) made first place with 9 points. Navy 1 from Malaysia (skippered by Mohd Razali B Mansor) placed second at 17 points, while third place with 17 points welcomed France’s Longtze-Premier (skippered by Pierre Mas).

Sportsboat (Under 25) – Team Thai International from Malaysia (skippered by Teiki Ballian) gathered 13 points to make first place, while Malaysia’s MYA-KFC team (skippered by Rizal Mahadi b Sazili) placed second with 16 points. With 17 points cumulated, Singapore’s Singapore Management University (skippered by Benjamin Mui) placed third.

Racing Multihull (Firefly) – UK’s Moto Inzi team (skippered by Roger Kingdon) brought in first place with 10 points. With 6 points behind the leader, Germany’s Twin Shark (skippered by Bill Phelps) placed second. UK’s Mamba team (skippered by Henry Kaye) brought in third place at 21 points.

Premier Multihull – Austalia’s Xcatriot (skippered by Bob Brindley) won first place with 7 points, while Germany’s Twin Magic (skippered by Bernd Nordemann) beat Image Asia Ceberus from UK (skippered by Grenville Fordham) by a mere 2 points at 16 points to make second place.

Club Cruising – Singapore’s Sofa So Good (skippered by John Ramsden) accumulated an impressive 8 points to win the Club Cruising class, while France’s Eloise team (skippered by Gilles Labbadi) placed second at 15 points. Third place at 19 points belongs to Australia’s My Toy team (skippered by Henning Lenz).

Look forward to another grander sea adventure at Royal Langkawi International Regatta 2009 (http://www.langkawiregatta.com/). Visit our website to know more about previous events, and to participate in next year’s race. We look forward to seeing you next year!

Kuala Lumpur or KL is the capital city of Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur is the perfect gateway into Malaysia that offers full travel destinations into the city.

It is a vibrant city that has the contrasts of old and new buildings. Within KL you will experience shopping malls, restaurants, hotels that range from budget hotels, 3 star hotels, 4 star hotels and 5 star international hotels in the city of Kuala Lumpur.

There is also an exciting nightlife in KL that one can enjoy the bright lights of the city with restaurants from fine dining to local restaurants like Malay, Chinese, Indian to international restaurants. With the Twin Towers – KLCC in the heart of the city – Golden Triangle within the surrounding hotels, the view is breath taking at night.

Kuala Lumpur is also known as the “City that Never Sleeps”. Museums, KL tower, shopping malls, history, tourist attractions like the lake gardens, art galleries and indian street & china town are the best places to be.

Malaysia Tourist Information Complex (MATIC) – A good place to begin any visit to Kuala Lumpur is the one-stop information centre, which provides a general picture of what the city and Malaysia have to offer. Audio-visual equipment provides background information on each state in the country. You can book a tour, arrange to go on a trishaw ride in the city, change your money, and book air or bus tickets to various destinations in Malaysia. International calls, facsimile and telex services are also offered. For your first taste of Malaysian cuisine, there is a restaurant in the right wing of the building. Cultural performances are held daily.

National Zoo and Aquarium – Thirteen kilometers north-east of Kuala Lumpur is the National Zoo. It contains hundreds of different species of animals, birds, and reptiles. The aquarium has an extensive collection of marine and freshwater species. Both the zoo and aquarium are open daily from 9am to 6pm.

Central Market – Fifty years ago this site was occupied by a wet market. Today, the art-deco structure of the central market is a centre for the display and development of Malaysian culture, arts and crafts. There are many performances, demonstrations, and activities offered here, including batik painting, fortune telling, shadow puppet plays, glass blowing, dance classes, art classes, and many others. The building won the coronation architecture design award in 1953.

Petaling Street – The center of Kuala Lumpur’s original chinatown. Petaling Street maintains much of its traditional atmosphere, particularly at night when vendors spread their wares out on the street. While it is possible to purchase anything from gems and incense to toys and t-shirts here, enjoying the night market is really a matter of just wandering about and enjoying its sights, sounds and energy.

Menara Kuala Lumpur ( KL Tower ) – Functioning as a telecommunications tower, the KL Tower has an observation deck for visitors to enjoy the ever dynamic skyline of Kuala Lumpur. The Tower sits on “Pineapple Hill” or Bukit Nanas which also harbours the Bukit nanas forest reserve.

Petronas Twin Tower – The world’s tallest twin towers are not to be missed. Go early for the guided tour which takes you up to the skybridge on the 41st and 42nd floors.

China Town / Petaling Street – Bargains galore! Shopping at Petaling street is fun as haggling is the main order of business. You can always get a good bargain here. Petaling street is a five minute walk away from the central market.

Dataran Merdeka / Merdeka Square -The British Union Jack was lowered for the last time here, when Malaysia gained its independence on 31st August 1957. Surrounding the square are many buildings of historical interest such as the Tudor-style royal selangor club, the national history museum, memorial library and St Mary’s cathedral, a gothic-style church.

Little India or Masjid India is simply splendid! Chaos reigns with motorbikes tooting, people jostling, peddlars shouting and hailers blaring Hindi music amidst colourful displays of Indian fabrics, home wares and the most current movies. Awaken the senses to the smell of incense, spices and curries wafting from every corner. A delightful experience not to be missed!

A good way to start off your day in Penang is to have a leisurely morning stroll at the Penang Botanic Gardens, located in Jalan Kebun Bunga. Look out for the Orchidarium, which houses about 200 species of wild orchids and a Cactus House which has 60 varieties of cacti.

10am

Rather than hopping in a taxi to go sightseeing, try the three-wheeled trishaw which still operates in certain parts of George Town. The first place to ask for should be Little India encompassing Market Street, Queen Street and King Street. This is a great place to shop for saris, accessories and souvenirs. Grab a hot roti canai for breakfast then make your way to the Penang Museum and Art Gallery on Lebuh Farquhar, showcasing old photographs, maps, charts, historical relics and paintings of early Penang.

1pm

Known as a food haven, you will never go hungry in Penang! After all that walking and touring, it’s time to refuel – try the famous assam laksa (a sour noodle soup where the broth is rich with mackerel, lemongrass, shallots and turmeric). The best is to be found  near the Air Itam market. The food trail doesn’t stop here; make your way back down town to try the famous Penang Road Chendol in Lebuh Keng Kwee, off Penang Road. A sunny day on the island wouldn’t be complete without a bowl of this splendid Malaysian dessert.

2.30pm

The popular tourist belt along the Batu Ferringhi beach strip is not only the place to soak in some sun but it is also where Penang’s newest attraction is located – the Tropical Spice Garden (www.tourismpenang.gov.my) in Teluk Bahang. Spread over 3.2 hectares, this magnificent secret garden houses more than 500 varieties of flora from Malaysia and other regions.

5pm

If you want to take a break from all the walking, take this time to relax at the beach but if you’re still really pumped, you can partake in any of the water sport activities available from jet skiing and banana boat rides to paragliding, horseback riding and kayaking.

Nightlife

Popular clubs such Slippery Senoritas and Soho Free House located in Upper Penang Road and The Garage are where you want to be! These places dish out the best in contemporary dance music and live bands. If you just want to hang out and chat over drinks, there are many upmarket pubs and bistros nearby. For those with an insatiable appetite, roadside mamak stalls are open until the early hours of the morning!

 

 

 

The Royal Langkawi Yacht Club (RLYC) is a marina and a premier yachting and sailing club. The establishment is situated on the island of Langkawi (Kedah), Malaysia.

(Latitude 6o 18.2′ N, Longitude 99 o 51.1′ E, its main radio service being accessible at VHF Channel 69.)

In 2008, the Christofle Asia Boating Awards — the region’s premier sailing event, which celebrates the efforts of boat builders, marinas, clubs, enthusiasts and other like-minded individuals — crowned The Royal Langkawi Yacht Club with the title of Best Asian Marine / Yacht Club of the Year.

Former Commodore of the RLYC, Tunku Tan Sri Abdullah, has seen it fit to attribute the win to the dedication and hard work of staff, and the loyalty of members and supporters. RLYC Rear Commodore, Tunku Soraya Dakhlah Tunku Tan Sri Abdullah, also adds that the recognition would only increase Langkawi’s reputation and desirability as Asia’s premier sailing destination.

In brief, the award of Best Asian Marine / Yacht Club of the Year looked at and tips its hat to various features of The Royal Langkawi Yacht Club.

Firstly, as a marina: The Royal Langkawi Yacht Club allocates some 205 berths for docking yachts. These berths vary in size and cater to a diverse range of crafts; in addition, six areas have also been designated for mega yachts (of up to 60m in length, and a low tide depth of 3 meters).

All berths enjoy electricity supply (single phase and 3 phase, from 32A to 100A), free water, wireless Internet access (spanning the whole club/marina), shower rooms/toilets, a swimming pool, 24 hours of security, maintenance services, laundry, fax, telephone services, and a supply of diesel fuel. Qualified professionals, equipped with the expertise to handle minor boat repairs and basic boat maintenance, are in attendance at all berths.

Then, as a club: The Royal Langkawi Yacht Club plays host to The Royal Langkawi International Regatta. First established in 2003, the event has managed to attract the biggest names from the international yacht racing and sailing crowd ever since.

As The Royal Langkawi Yacht Club has become an international melting pot of sorts, its two main restaurants, Charlie’s Place and  Captain’s Deck, choose to reflect this status by treating its colourful guests to an equally varied culinary palate.

Charlie’s Place serves Malaysian and Western dishes, delectable cocktails and various beverages to accompany the picturesque sunsets and sensual bellows of the sea.

Captain’s Deck is far more adventurous, and its menu, featuring pan-Asian delicacies, panders toward the eclectic. Here, live music would serenade patrons, who are given the choice of savouring the fine dining experience from various locations on the penthouse deck (all of which display an arresting view of the marina and the azure blue sea). The Royal Langkawi Yacht Club is quite capable of handling functions, and may accommodate up to 300 people at any one time.

There is something for everyone at the The Royal Langkawi Yacht Club: Those seeking play or peace of mind may be drawn to the  waterfront swimming pool, jaccuzi and sauna. Deep-sea fishing, sailing, and scuba diving may fancy the inquisitive and hardcore sea-lovers. The audaciously daring should not hold back from experiencing the jet skis and speedboats.

The Royal Langkawi Yacht Club offers, through its Hocus Pocus, three outlets for the curious: The Boatique, a chandlery, featuring signature souvenirs, marine supplies and general items; The Bottle Shop, a duty-free wine and liquor outlet; and the Cyber Centre, an internet cafe.

If personal sightseeing and exploration is more to one’s liking, The Royal Langkawi Yacht Club allows guest to book tours, and charter yachts from the various offices within club premises. Guests may try exploring the island of Langkawi itself, which is abundantly laden with lush greenery, gorgeous (and historical) locations, an assortment of sea-based culinary delights, and folklore spanning some few centuries (oftentimes curiously interweaved with history.) A nearby island, Pulau Dayang Bunting, renown for its uniquely placed fresh water lake and scenic seaside, may also prove to be a tempting and irresistible draw for those with an affinity for natural beauty.

The Royal Langkawi Yacht Club is both marina and club, and it strives to afford world-class facilities and a variety of leisure diversions to its distinguished guests.

The establishment warmly welcomes all to the experience.

More information can be found at http://www.langkawiyachtclub.com/

SGR stands for “The Science of Getting Rich”, which is the title of the 1910 Wallace Wattles classic on the Law of Attraction. In the SGR Program you’ll gain access to Bob Proctor, Michael Beckwith and Jack Canfield’s wealth of experience in helping people master this fundamental law, creating lives beyond their most imaginative dreams.

Maybe you already know Bob Proctor, Michael Beckwith and Jack Canfield. If you’ve watched The Secret, you’ll remember that all three of these highly successful motivational teachers were interviewed extensively. And because of the resulting demand for additional information and coaching, they’ve decided to join forces to present the SGR program.

Behind the scenes at the SGR Program have been happening exciting things since they have launched the SGR Club on September, 20th 2007. You can get more informations about the new enhancements and tools on our Website www.SGRcountdown.com

Not everyone can learn about the Law of Attraction in one day and start manifesting a new life a couple of weeks later. Most of us need specific steps to follow in order to move from a limiting mindset to a more expansive and rewarding one.

From the very beginning there was a young guy involved in the SGR program, who had a tremendous impact on the marketing efforts and the gigantic success of the SGR program. This young man is Brian Wong from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He has had a lot of request from people asking him for information as to how he created over $100,000 within a month by using the Law of Attraction. He has been working on an efficient way to share this knowledge and he has finally completed it.

He created a new report “Law of Attraction Riches – How to make Serious Money with the LoA” included a 5-Step Success System with mostly free Web 2.0 services which is easy to follow. This report is free for every person to download on our Website www.LuckyFolks.com. The main thing is, every one can use the report to promote his or her own SGR business by customizing it with their own details.

Brian Wong also invites you to preview the free mentoring and training website that goes with the report. The link to the training website can be found within the report above.

His mission is to create a business system and resources that is accessible by anyone and at NO COST. He really wants everyone to know that the Law of Attraction exists and all they need to do is to apply it in their life. Also, they will get rich by teaching and sharing it!

Brian Wong also wants everyone making use of these free resources and step-by-step guide to successfully create a 6 figure income online. They have just to add their “desire” in order to make it happen.

Malaysian Tourism Board promotes the country as Truly Asia. The fascinating fusions of tradition and modernity, Malaysian cities’ have unique multi-cultural heritage, cuisine, arts and architecture make them ideal cosmopolitan getaways. Malaysia’s mix background of Chinese, Malay, Indian and colonial heritages constantly amaze western travelers with the cultural richness and harmony, knitting a truly Asian spectrum of variety on sights and sounds.

Kuala Lumpur City Center

Travel to Kuala Lumpur city and you will be awestruck by the ultra-modern Petronas Twin Towers at the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC). The Petronas Twin Towers are 452 meters tall, contain 88 stories, & are the world’s tallest twin structures.

Situated on the previous site of the Royal Turf Club in the heart of the capital city, the Kuala Lumpur City Centre is truly a spectacular Architectural sight. Here, the 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers, the world’s tallest twin structures, soars to a dizzying height of 452 metres. Cesar_Pelli was the Architect of this masterpiece. Inspired by the Five Pillars of Islam, this gleaming mega-structure was designed by the Argentinian-American architect in earlies 90s. Below the towers, lies a beautifully landscaped fountain park designed by prominent Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx. KLCC is also home to the world-class Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Suria Shopping Centre and Petronas Philharmonic Hall.

Kuala Lumpur Railway station

Take a short taxi ride from KLCC and let yourself be charmed by the classic Moorish-style of the old Railway station. Kuala Lumpur Railway Station is located at Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. It is a very beautiful building. It has a Moorish-style which was designed by architect A.B Hubbock. Built in 1910, the building is about 80 years old. I am sure it is built long before you and me were here. In 1986, the station went under extensive renovations, upgraded to have air-conditioned waiting hall, snack kiosks, tourism information booth and many more. In the past, it used be very quiet but since the city commuter service started, it is a very busy station now. All the Intercity train services do not stop here anymore because there is a new railway station opened called KL Sentral, less than 1KM away from the old railway station.

Shopping Extravaganza

Shop in some of world’s most luxurious malls at Kuala Lumpur shopping precincts like Bukit Bintang, Damansara Utama, Ampang, Mid valley, Subang Jaya, Sunway City, etc.

Every year, Malaysia has six weeks of great shopping promotions, bargains and discounts of up to 70% on a wide range of products and services at all major shopping precincts, malls and retail outlets nationwide. Check on www.tourism.gov.my for the yearly Malaysia Megasale calendar periods.

Be part of the festivities when you drop-in at your favorite malls and enjoy fantastic prizes as you take part in the fun contests and activities lined-up for you and your family. Get instant redemption and gifts when you charge with Master Card and be in the running to win your dream holiday at Malaysia’s premier resort destination, The Four Seasons, Langkawi.

Know that your shopping experience doesn’t stop at the malls. Do check out the countless bargains and offers from hotels, travel agents, entertainment outlets, spas and restaurants around town. With the whole of Malaysia celebrating this major sale event, you and your family can shop to your hearts’ content and have a great fun time chilling out too.

Malaysian Nightlife

Experience a bargain with a trader in a bustling night market. Whether you sample a succulent stick of satay at a roadside hawker stall or spicy chilli crab at a Chinese restaurant, you will revel in the many alluring attractions. The Night Market is a nice place to visit as the atmosphere at nightfall always makes for a different experience. Here, you will get a chance to dine al fresco under the stars and moon. There are food stalls set up near the main bus terminal. These stalls are open from 6pm onwards till about midnight, serving up some truly delicious dishes. This is your chance to enjoy good Malaysian food, the Malaysian way!

live beat band geographer cafe jonker walk jalan gelanggang malacca malaysia.(view photos on flickr.com malacca.fotos).

Yes plenty, from racing to dressage to jumpers and endurance there is polo even handicap riding programs!  The country is lush even in the city center.  The riding facilities are primarily in a club setting. Labor is inexpensive in Malaysia thus boarding (relative to our standards is inexpensive, 1350.00 Ringgit or roughly $ 125.US your horse will be groomed, mucked and provided with basic feed. 

The barns we visited at the Bukit Kiara Equestrian & Country Resort were designed for the heat and humidity of south Asia.  High ceilings lots of room for circulation, the days are hot but the stalls seem very comfortable.  The stalls were kept very clean, manure is picked up and bagged for removal. The grooms worked their shed row much like our race tracks.  

There are horses of many breeds in Malaysia and a variety of riding style there. Plenty of European trainers come to teach young and more mature riders. The Asian Classics (show jumping for qualified Asian riders) were held in conjunction with the FEI World Cup Show Jumping At Bukit Jahil Stadium about a half hours drive from the capital, Kuala Lumpur[1] According to the US show jumping team the footing, lighting and accommodations were all be exceptional.  The horses there were housed in large box stalls and the barn, warm up arena and stadium are all air conditioned. Now, back home the thought of air conditioning a stable is a bit unordinary except in some of the very arid parts of the US, but here for this competition it is keeping the horses in a very controlled environment through out the competition. 

On the east coast of the country, along the South China Sea, the Equestrian World Endurance Championships will be held in 2008.  Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu [2] along with five other Malaysian riders will compete at the World Endurance Championship in Germany this August to promote the event in Malaysia.   The Terengganu Pony Club and a state owned Equestrian Club have been erected to rekindle interest in riding in that state.   

The native pony in Terengganu is the Kuda Padi. On the Northeastern shores young Malaysians ride their ponies bareback and barefoot as fast as they can along the beaches and at local events.  There is an annual Kelantan Equestrian Festival (Pesta Sukan Berkuda Kelantan).  The Kelantan bareback riders dress their ponies and themselves in lavish textiles, splashed with wonderful colors and sequences. Truly a sight!

South East Asia is not the first place one would think to look for horses but they have them and it seems a past time many natives enjoy.

[1] Eastern Malaysia in the state of Sleangor

[1] Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy; there is a Sultan for each of the 9 states. Terengganu is a state in Malaysia; these sultans rotate as the supreme king of all of Malaysia for 5 years. The Malaysian legal system is based on English Common law with executive powers vested in a cabinet led by a prime minister.