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I'm a veteran travel blogger and influencer who officially started in 2007. Over the last decade, I have extensively traveled the world, written over 1000+ articles, won multiple actual tourism awards, and currently doing micro influencing on my social media accounts.

My area of expertise includes non-commercial tourism destinations, cultures, trekking, bird watching, nature, ecotourism and scuba diving. I also do videos on a casual basis, and work closely with a number of tourism boards.

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Kubang Badak BioGeo Trail Langkawi

To get to the core of Kubang Badak BioGio Trail, you need to drive along Jalan Teluk Yu (Road 113), which you can connect from Jalan Pantai Kok near Telaga Harbour. or from Pantai Cenang. Drive to the end where you will reach a roundabout, turn left to Road 113 (Jalan Teluk Yu) and head towards Kampung Kubang Badak and the signs. If you try to save on money by self-driving here and engaging a local guide, they will most likely take you on a general tour, including a non-ethical eagle feeding experience. For those who still prefer a self-experience, the Kubang Badak BioGeo Trail starts at Jeti Kubang Badak, with an information booklet provided for visitors to navigate themselves.

Tourism Bubbles in Malaysia?

March 10 — Interstate travel for tourism between states placed under the recovery movement control order (RMCO) under the targeted travel bubble programme is expected to restore the tourism sector in stages. He said industry players and tourists should adhere to the requirements set to prevent the emergence of a new cluster, the tourism cluster, which could lead to the implementation of the third movement control order (MCO).Goh said those from the states under the RMCO who wish to visit Melaka could use the services of 80 travel agents under MATTA registered with the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC).Meanwhile, Melaka Tourism Association president Madelina W.L Kuah said the requirements imposed on these tourists were quite burdensome and costly as they would have to use the services of travel agents, adding that movement was also quite restricted compared to if they were allowed to use their own vehicles. Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said the "bubble", which allows travel for tourism between states that come under the recovery movement control order (RMCO) from today, would indirectly open up space and opportunities for businesses in the sector to return to full operations."Certainly, this can be the beginning of a new chapter as a catalyst for the industry to rise again, further helping the survival of workers involved in the tourism sector chain," she said in a statement today. DG Zulkifly Md Said said the government plans to attract essential and leisure travellers into the country via the travel bubbles to revitalise the tourism and culture industry as the country recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic.“Apart from Indonesia, we are hoping for a travel bubble with Singapore, which is connected to Malaysia via all modes of transport, including road, air and sea.“Brunei is also another country that we look at.

Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park

Theme park fans should be pretty excited as it has been a roller coaster ride for Resorts World since the news broke many years ago that the first 20th Century Fox World Theme Park was to open here in Malaysia. The deal with 20th Century Fox fell apart several years ago, and Resorts World proceeded to finish the renovations to the new theme park and call it Genting SkyWorlds. Overall, RWG has invested over US$800 million (RM3.2 billion) into the theme park since the beginning, when it was originally known as the 20th Century Fox World theme park. Genting SkyWorlds will offer nine movie and adventure-inspired worlds, which are; Because of the previous collaboration with 20th Century Fox World, Genting SkyWorlds will feature rides and attractions themed around films and franchises from 20th Century Studios.

Tourist Arrivals to Malaysia from 1970 to 2020

Below are the tourism arrivals to Malaysia and the full numbers are actually from 1972 till 2020. From 1957 since the independence to 1971, the numbers are missing, and I am unable to get those years. Below are the tourism arrivals to Malaysia and the full numbers are actually from 1972 till 2020. From 1957 since the independence to 1971, the numbers are missing, and I am unable to get those years.

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