Tag: malaysia

Museum: Submarine Museum

The RM12.5 million submarine museum showcasing the French-made SMD Ouessant Agosta 70 class submarine, deemed a waste of money by some quarters, is expected to attract about 500,000 tourists and visitors to Malaysia’s “historical state” by the end of the year.

Movie Animation Park Studios (MAPS) in Ipoh

Asia’s first animation theme park Movie Animation Park Studios (MAPS) in Ipoh, which is expected to begin operations as early as March 2016, aims to nurture and grow young local talents to run the show. Animation Theme Park Sdn Bhd Founder Ramelle Ramli said the goal would be realised via collaboration with the Ministry of…
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Earthquake hits Ranau in Sabah

A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake rocked the state of Sabah on Malaysia’s Borneo island early Friday, US geologists said, but there was no tsunami warning issued. The US Geological Survey said the quake struck at a depth of 10 kilometres, with its epicentre located 19 kilometres from the town of Ranau and 54 kilometres from Kota…
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Sabah Earthquake: Stranded Kinabalu climbers ‘making way down’

Image from Izaan AJ (Facebook) Sabah Earthquake: Stranded Kinabalu climbers ‘making way down’ – At least 145 people are trapped on top of the Mount Kinabalu following the quake this morning and rescue operations to retrieve them are ongoing, according to Sabah Parks. Its director Dr Jamili Nais said a helicopter will be flying to…
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AirAsia Asean Traveller Contest

AirAsia has announced the launch of its Asean Traveller Contest, which will see five winners exploring the wonders of Asean countries with the AirAsia Asean Pass as a Beach Specialist, Instagram Artist, Selfie Expert, Pro-Foodie or Extreme Daredevil. The contest period is from now until 12th July 2015, and is open to everyone from within…
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