Tourism in Malaysia

Tourists Tilo Guenter Herfet, 40, and his spouse, Anke Schlegelfell, 42, had always wanted an out-of- the-ordinary wedding.

And so the couple flew all the way from Dresden, Germany, to the beach at Permai Rainforest Resort -- and held their ceremony in the tropical paradise with the sunset as a backdrop.

Anke, who wore a white dress, said: "The wedding was everything we had hoped for. "Simple, quiet and intimate, in a beautiful tropical landscape with just family and close friends. "To our friends who want to get married, I say come here and experience the joy."( I would consider this phrase as a powerful "free" advertisement for Malaysia by the spread of "word & mouth")

This arrangement was made possible by the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board and a private tour company.

WELL,WELL, WELL....Let's hear another piece of story.... Datuk Seri Jean Todt was chosen for his international connections

It was reported that the Tourism Ministry has offered to pay former Ferrari Formula One team boss Datuk Seri Jean Todt RM1 million to serve as the country's tourism ambassador.

And , Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Ng Yen Yen defended the sum involved following criticism in the Dewan Rakyat by Parti Keadilan Rakyat member of parliament for Gombak, Azmin Ali.

Azmin told the Dewan Rakyat earlier that the RM1 million included an annual fee of RM593,000. Another RM388,000 was to be paid to Todt for holidays in Malaysia.He said that Todt and his Malaysian fiancee, actress Michelle Yeoh, were also offered a piece of land in Pulau Besar, Terengganu.

"Why is the Tourism Ministry willing to pay him such a large amount to promote Malaysia? "We have tourism offices all around the world that are also marketing Malaysia. Why is there an overlapping of duties?"

Azmin later said that the RM593,000 fee included payment for air tickets amounting to RM360,000, accommodation and tips (RM60,000), laundry, faxes and telephone costs (RM90,000) and other expenses. On the RM388,000 holiday package, he said the bulk of it went on air tickets for two (RM240,000), while miscellaneous expenses were estimated at RM60,000.

In return, Todt was required to attend a minimum of two major events in Malaysia and two international missions to promote the country."The ministry agreed to bear all expenses, including his holiday in Malaysia twice a year for two persons," said Azmin.

....Sometimes a person will be rewarded well if he/she is somebody else...AS compare to the German couple;They paid a huge sum of monies and yet doing Malaysia Tourism a big favour- a free advertisement for Malaysia.without causing a single cent from the government and we even make money out of this lovely couple (from their shopping...).

Why can't we give out free trip for couples who wish to get marry here in Malaysia-be on the beach ,Nyonya House,on a beca, in Batu Caves, KLCC tower ,etc. I believe those budget would not exceed a million for a fix number of selected couples per year.We have Mosque,Churches and temples ( Indian,Sikhs,Chinese..etc) every where in every corner (especially for Muslim from Middle East)...This would also make Malaysia a popular destination to get marry huh!

Like wise i believe if you are GOOD & BRAINY & YOUNG & "BEAUTIFUL"(the last word i can think off)( in the market...) You wouldn't have to worry about retrenchment...somehow somebody would want to get you... See! Old and Respectful guy also can get hire...why not u??