Besides scenic spots, culture, shopping and food, the Tourism Ministry is embarking on shoes as an attraction to promote Malaysia to the world.
Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said a three-day 1Malaysia International Shoe Festival would be held from April 2 to promote the country as the shoe capital of the East.
Malaysian-born world-renowned shoe designer Datuk Jimmy Choo will also showcase his 10 most successful shoe creations and deliver a talk at the event at the Putra World Trade Centre here.
Ng said the number of tourists who shopped for shoes in Malaysia increased by 19.9 per cent last year compared to 2008.
"We hope that this year, sales will increase by up to 25 per cent and will stimulate the Malaysian economy," she told reporters.
The event would be jointly organised by the ministry and the Malaysian Footwear Manufacturers Association.
Ng said Peter Chow, a renowned London-based trade buyer and owner of Davina Fashion Shoe boutique, would speak on how to attract more international buyers for Malaysian-made shoes.
The prime minister's wife, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor, would launch the festival, which would also feature the history of local shoes including Malay Royal Court shoes and intricately-designed beaded Nyonya shoes, she said.
"With the support from Jimmy Choo, we believe our dream to establish Malaysia as an international hub for shoe fashion and become a shoe-buying centre is possible.
"We believe this event will not only create an economic opportunity but will also attract more tourists to the country," she said, noting that Malaysian brands such as Vincci, Bonia, Carlo Rino and Lewre had penetrated the international market.
Source : Bernama
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
A mega sale to sell F1 race
The Malaysian GP Sale is scheduled to kick off on March 6 and will run for 37 days as a back-to-back event with the upcoming Formula 1 race.
The Malaysian F1 Grand Prix will be held on April 2 - April 4.
Grand event: Ng talking at the press conference to promote the Malaysian GP Sale Thursday.
Tourism Minster Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said the events to be held would include the Malaysia International Shoe Festival and KL Sunday 1Malaysia Family Fair at various shopping malls around the country.
She also said a Malaysian shopping taskforce would be set up as part of the plan to re-structure the Malaysian Mega Sale.
“The Malaysian Mega Sale has been on for 10 years. Now we want to move forward to structure it properly. Shopping is always structured within Tourism Malaysia,” she added.
“The ministry will look at policies and inter-agencies connectivity. For example, we will invite Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to sit on the taskforce to do city decoration,’’ she told a press conference held at the Menara Dato’ Onn at PWTC yesterday.
“According to a newspaper report, Mita wrote a letter to the ministry dated Feb 8 this year, and because they didn’t get any reply they insisted on proceeding with the lion dance show.
“I must clarify, if there is no letter, there’s no answer,” she said, adding that Mita had only sent an invitation to a press conference at Matic on Feb 11 to announce the lion dance show.
Source : STAR
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The Malaysian F1 Grand Prix will be held on April 2 - April 4.
Grand event: Ng talking at the press conference to promote the Malaysian GP Sale Thursday. Tourism Minster Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said the events to be held would include the Malaysia International Shoe Festival and KL Sunday 1Malaysia Family Fair at various shopping malls around the country.
She also said a Malaysian shopping taskforce would be set up as part of the plan to re-structure the Malaysian Mega Sale.
“The Malaysian Mega Sale has been on for 10 years. Now we want to move forward to structure it properly. Shopping is always structured within Tourism Malaysia,” she added.
“The ministry will look at policies and inter-agencies connectivity. For example, we will invite Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to sit on the taskforce to do city decoration,’’ she told a press conference held at the Menara Dato’ Onn at PWTC yesterday.
“According to a newspaper report, Mita wrote a letter to the ministry dated Feb 8 this year, and because they didn’t get any reply they insisted on proceeding with the lion dance show.
“I must clarify, if there is no letter, there’s no answer,” she said, adding that Mita had only sent an invitation to a press conference at Matic on Feb 11 to announce the lion dance show.
Source : STAR
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Tourism boost with Singapore F1
The 2009 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix, to be held from Sept 25 to 27, will have a spillover effect on Malaysia’s tourism industry, said Singapore Tourism Board regional director Geraldine Yeo.
“It will be a win-win situation for both countries. While the Malaysian F1 Grand Prix is a daytime event held in the first half of the year, ours is a night race held in the second half.
“It offers different propositions and experiences for the audience. It’s a beneficial arrangement for the region as a whole,” she said.
Last year, the event attracted more than 100,000 people, 40% of them foreigners, said Yeo.
“Although ticket sales are lesser than last year due to the economic climate, this year, we expect the same huge turnout of foreign audiences.
“We also expect a fair share of Malaysian race fans, due to the nation’s strong history in motorsports. Moreover, air-fares are more affordable these days,” she said.
The entertainment events in store include performances by international stars like Beyonce and Black Eyed Peas, and these would be a big draw as well, Yeo added.
Source : STAR
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Friday, June 27, 2008
F1 Singapore Benefits Johor Hotels
Hotels and travel agents in Johor Bahru expect business to be brisk during this year’s fasting month, traditionally a slow period, thanks to the spillover from the FORMULA 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix weekend. Race visitors opting for more affordable hotels are giving the capital of Malaysia’s southern-most state a boost.
The five-star Hyatt Regency Johor Bahru and the five-star Puteri Pacific Hotel Johor Bahru are banking on full occupancy during the race weekend. Both hotels are charging rack rates with a minimum three-night stay.
Rates at Hyatt Regency Johor Bahru start from RM398 (US$123) and RM400 at Puteri Pacific, which are a fraction of what Singapore hotels are charging.
In the Lion City, Rendezvous Hotel Singapore, for example, is charging S$950 (US$695) per night for a minimum of three nights, and S$700 per night for a minimum of five nights. Five-star Meritus Mandarin Hotel Singapore, is charging S$1,500 per night for a deluxe room for a minimum stay of three days, with full non-refundable payment upon booking.
The Singapore government has imposed a 30 per cent levy on the room revenues of 11 hotels closest to the race track, and 20 per cent on all other hotels.
At press time, Puteri Pacific Hotel Johor Bahru director of sales, Mr Kamarul Annuar, said 65 per cent of bookings were confirmed.
Hyatt Regency Johor Bahru general manager, Mr Richard Simmons, said the hotel would assist guests to book transport to Singapore.
Pulai Springs Resort general manager, Mr Jerome De La Fuente, said his resort had imposed a minimum four-night stay and had already received 40 confirmed room bookings. The hotel is charging RM350 per room per night inclusive of breakfast and one return transfer to Singapore.
New Asia Holidays general manager, Mr Raaj Navaratnaa, said his company’s F1 package included transfers to Singapore, accommodation in Johor Bahru and F1 tickets from US$800. To date, the company has received 60 bookings, mainly from Germans and Australians. He expects the number to increase to 200 closer to the date.
He is also collaborating with his Singapore partners to sell packages during the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore Travel Fair from August 1 to 3.
East-Coast Adventure Travel & Tours director, Ms Halizah Mohamed Alip, said the company had sold three packages, which included transfers to the race site, five-day/four-night accommodation in Johor Bahru and tours to Kluang town and Desaru beach. Bookings were from the UAE, India and Italy.
Johor Tourism director, Ms Noridah Kamarudin, said she was meeting operators and hoteliers in Desaru to promote the beach destination. It was once popular with Singaporeans but lost its charm due to the lack of accessibility when the ferry service connecting Singapore Changi Airport with Belungkor stopped in the mid-1990s.
A new highway, connecting Pasir Gudang and Desaru, is scheduled to be completed next year. It will reduce travel time from Johor Bahru city from one-and-a-half hours to 45 minutes.
Source : TTG
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The five-star Hyatt Regency Johor Bahru and the five-star Puteri Pacific Hotel Johor Bahru are banking on full occupancy during the race weekend. Both hotels are charging rack rates with a minimum three-night stay.
Rates at Hyatt Regency Johor Bahru start from RM398 (US$123) and RM400 at Puteri Pacific, which are a fraction of what Singapore hotels are charging.
In the Lion City, Rendezvous Hotel Singapore, for example, is charging S$950 (US$695) per night for a minimum of three nights, and S$700 per night for a minimum of five nights. Five-star Meritus Mandarin Hotel Singapore, is charging S$1,500 per night for a deluxe room for a minimum stay of three days, with full non-refundable payment upon booking.
The Singapore government has imposed a 30 per cent levy on the room revenues of 11 hotels closest to the race track, and 20 per cent on all other hotels.
At press time, Puteri Pacific Hotel Johor Bahru director of sales, Mr Kamarul Annuar, said 65 per cent of bookings were confirmed.
Hyatt Regency Johor Bahru general manager, Mr Richard Simmons, said the hotel would assist guests to book transport to Singapore.
Pulai Springs Resort general manager, Mr Jerome De La Fuente, said his resort had imposed a minimum four-night stay and had already received 40 confirmed room bookings. The hotel is charging RM350 per room per night inclusive of breakfast and one return transfer to Singapore.
New Asia Holidays general manager, Mr Raaj Navaratnaa, said his company’s F1 package included transfers to Singapore, accommodation in Johor Bahru and F1 tickets from US$800. To date, the company has received 60 bookings, mainly from Germans and Australians. He expects the number to increase to 200 closer to the date.
He is also collaborating with his Singapore partners to sell packages during the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore Travel Fair from August 1 to 3.
East-Coast Adventure Travel & Tours director, Ms Halizah Mohamed Alip, said the company had sold three packages, which included transfers to the race site, five-day/four-night accommodation in Johor Bahru and tours to Kluang town and Desaru beach. Bookings were from the UAE, India and Italy.
Johor Tourism director, Ms Noridah Kamarudin, said she was meeting operators and hoteliers in Desaru to promote the beach destination. It was once popular with Singaporeans but lost its charm due to the lack of accessibility when the ferry service connecting Singapore Changi Airport with Belungkor stopped in the mid-1990s.
A new highway, connecting Pasir Gudang and Desaru, is scheduled to be completed next year. It will reduce travel time from Johor Bahru city from one-and-a-half hours to 45 minutes.
Source : TTG
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Wednesday, March 12, 2008
F1 targets 50,000 Singaporeans
The Sepang International Circuit (SIC) has set a target of not less than 50,000 foreign spectators from Singapore for the 2008 F1 race this month, its advertising and promotions manager Azlan Akil said here.
“It is with this mission in mind that SIC decided to do promotions in Malacca and Johor Baru, to attract fans from Singapore,” he said.
He said the Singapore market contributed not less than 20,000 spectators last year for the Malaysian GP.
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Speed fanatics: Spectators having a feel of the model F1 car on display at Mahkota Parade in Malacca. |
“We are confident it could further increase this year with the increased interest in F1 among racing fans in the island republic,” Azlan told reporters after a F1 promotion at Mahkota Parade here recently.
Malacca and Johor Baru are popular spots for weekend retreats among Singaporeans.
“There has always been a huge interest in F1 in Singapore and it is bigger with the staging of the first F1 race in Singapore,” he said.
Azlan said there were more than 115,000 spectators at the F1 race last year and SIC had targeted a record attendance of 125,000 this year.
Malaysia will host Round 2 of the 2008 Formula One World Championship from March 21 to 23. The new season opens in Melbourne, Australia, in the preceding weekend.
Organised since 1999, the Formula One Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix is more than just a race for Malaysia as it has become an effective promotion of Malaysia in the international arena, especially as a tourist destination.
He said the F1 event would not just be at the circuit and SIC would work closely with Tourism Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur City Hall and the Ministry of Federal Territory to turn Kuala Lumpur into a city of festivals.
Azlan said, besides the F1 race, there would be the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, Formula BMW Asia, Speedcar Series and GP2 Asia.
Source : STAR
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Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Singapore promise to stage a breathtaking Formula 1 race
The Singapore F1 Grand Prix scheduled for Sept 28 will not only be the biggest sporting event hosted by the republic but it will also be a much anticipated and much talked about affair.
It is set to make history as the first-ever night race in F1 history and also the first street race in Asia.
Source : STAR
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Unique race: (from left) Singapore Tourism Board’s Chang Chee Pey, Singapore GP Pte Ltd’s Colin Syn and ESPN Star Sports’ Steve Slater looking at an artist’s impression of the Singapore F1 grandstand during a press conference in Kuala Lumpur yesterday. – GLENN GUAN / The Sta |
The motorsports governing body, the FIA, gave the in-principle approval to Singapore recently for a proposed 5.067km street circuit that will offer multiple overtaking opportunities and challenging turns.
In a media briefing yesterday to coincide with the go-ahead from the FIA, the organisers positioned the event as the “Monaco of the East” and the circuit will be public roads around the Marina Bay area.
The race will take the drivers along Singapore’s historical landmarks, including the 100-year-old Anderson Bridge and the Raffles Boulevard. And what’s more unique is the setting up of a state-of-the-art lighting system.
Tests have been conducted at the Paul Ricard High Tech test track in Le Castellet, France, last October to study the system under real racing conditions.
And deputy chairman of Singapore GP, Colin Syn, promised that they would stage a breathtaking inaugural race for people to remember for a long time.
“We want it to be the highlight of the social calendar in Singapore as well as across Asia,” he said.
“There is a big difference between Singapore and Monaco, which is another street circuit. Our track will be much wider and faster offering more overtaking opportunities.”
Colin said that the lighting was designed to only shine from one side of the track.
“”This is to prevent the drivers from being disorientated in cases of spinning. The run-off areas will also be brighter than the track.
“The street circuit is no different from the evaluation FIA do on other tracks. In fact, it is stricter because they have to ensure the track is safe before granting us the licence,” he said.
Colin added that work on installing the lighting system was expected to begin three months before the event.
Source : STAR
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Thursday, September 06, 2007
Singapore Hoteliers all Revved up over Formula 1
Mr Patrick Fiat, General Manager of Royal Plaza on Scotts
It's one year to go before the rubber hits the tracks on 28 September 2008, and already, hoteliers in Singapore are buzzing about what hosting the world's first Formula 1 night race will do their city and, more importantly, room rates.
The cocktail party circuit is buzzing with talk on rates that hotels on the race circuit will be charging. Hotels away from the main action are also anticipating strong demand "because maybe not everyone wants to be where the circuit is," said Mr Patrick Fiat, General Manager of Royal Plaza on Scotts.
As soon as the date for the race was set, Mr Fiat offered a minimum four-night package of S$900 per night on his hotel's website and got one booking instantly. "I was just testing the market and this booking came in almost immediately, paid and guaranteed through the web."
There's been talk of S$2,000-plus rates being bandied about by hotels on the race circuit, although no one has yet played their hand. But with the recent Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) confirmation of conditions attached to the event, hoteliers will now be clearer about how to set their terms.
Following consultation with the Singapore Hotels Association (SHA), the MTI has proposed the following levy – 30% of total revenues from rooms and room packages for trackside hotels and 20% for all other tourist hotels.
The levy will be effective for a period of five nights from Wednesday, 24 September to Sunday, 28 September.
Based on current circuit design, 11 trackside hotels are identified as: Swissotel The Stamford, Raffles The Plaza, Pan Pacific, Fullerton, Ritz-Carlton Millenia, Oriental, Marina Mandarin, Raffles, Conrad Centennial, Carlton and Peninsula Excelsior.
The success will be in the press coverage
The confirmation of terms has sent hotels back to the drawing board to determine their rates. But what is definite at this stage is that hoteliers are all revved up about an event they believe will put Singapore on the world map.
Mr Tony Cousens, General Manager of Marina Mandarin, said he expected his hotel to be full for at least three days. "A success would be for the Marina Mandarin, the Marina Bay trackside hotels and Singapore to garner positive press from this inaugural world-class event, setting the platform for future years."
Marriott's General Manager Mr Greg Allan said: "As this is the first Formula 1 event in Singapore, we are still in the midst of gathering all necessary information to help us finalise our plan. Nonetheless, excitement has definitely been brewing already; judging from some early enquiries we've received."
Surge in enquiries, especially for events
Mr Thierry Douin, Area Manager and General Manager of Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, said: "Despite being so far away from the race "tracks", we have been receiving a lot of enquiries, especially for events in the function rooms. Given the heightened interest for this inaugural race, I am sure that hotel rooms will be in short supply."
He added: "The tactical plans we implement in October 2008 will not compromise our long term business strategy and partnership with business partners. While we have not finalised the plans for this period, I am confident that they will be mutually beneficial to our customers and our owners."
Check out the F1 route by clicking the image
Hoteliers have expressed some reservations about a five-day minimum package, saying they do not anticipate most visitors wanting to stay for the full five days. "Unless they are technical crew or media, I think most people will come for three days," said Mr Fiat.
He added he would be working with travel agents to sell packages through them. "It would be good, especially in year one, to work together."
He said they needed to avoid situations where a lot of rooms were left empty: "All the corporate market will avoid Singapore during that time and we have to manage inventory well."
Tour East's General Manager-Marketing, Ms Judy Lum, said it hoped to promote the F1 through packages to be sold in various countries via its principals "but this is still in preliminary stages and we are still awaiting a response from the FI organisers regarding the ticket sales".
Work begins on street circuit, Pit Building
Meanwhile, work has begun to get the infrastructure ready for the race. Minister for Trade & Industry Lim Hng Kiang officiated the groundbreaking event for the S$33 million Pit Building on Friday, 31 August 2007.
Targeted for completion by 31 May 2008, the three-storey Pit building will house race control facilities, garages for the teams, hospitality lounges, Media Centre and other facilities.Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix Pit Building Artists Impressions by Architects 61.
This milestone comes after three months of intense planning by various government agencies with the race promoter, Singapore GP Pte Ltd. Targeted for completion by 31 May 2008, the three-storey Pit building will house race control facilities, garages for the teams, hospitality lounges, Media Centre and other facilities.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is slated to begin road works some time next month, once the circuit route is finalised by the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile), the international governing body for motorsports.
Covering a gross floor area (GFA) of more than 18,000 square metres, the Pit Building is designed by Architects 61 Pte Ltd, which was also behind other significant buildings in Singapore such as UOB Plaza, The Heeren, The Concourse and Singapore Exchange Centre. Singapore GP is appointed the project developer and will work with the main contractor, local firm Jurong Primewide Pte Ltd, to ensure that construction meets the stringent requirements of Formula One Management and the FIA.
The proposed street circuit is approximately 5km long and offers a number of overtaking opportunities, fast turns and technically challenging sections for F1 race drivers, which, in turn, will present viewers with compelling race action to keep them on the edge of their seats.
More than 70% of the street circuit is made up of Singapore's existing road network.
The project team needs to work within a tight timeframe of fewer than 16 months to put in place the necessary infrastructure for the 2008 race. A high level of coordination between government agencies and related stakeholders is required to ensure that the necessary infrastructure can be delivered in time.
Minister for Trade & Industry Lim Hng Kiang officiated the groundbreaking event for the S$33 million Pit Building on Friday, 31 August 2007. Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix Pit Building Artists Impressions by Architects 61.
Mr Lim Neo Chian, Deputy Chairman and Chief Executive of the Singapore Tourism Board, who chairs the event's working committee, said that Singapore is also waiting for the FIA confirm soon whether Singapore will stage a race at night, and become the first venue in the F1 calendar to do so. Preliminary lighting trials conducted in France in July, he added, suggest that the proposed lighting system is able to meet the stringent requirements for driver safety and High Definition television broadcast. Another series of trials overseas is scheduled for next month followed by more tests here.
"Over the next few months, more pieces will gradually come together as we plan the biggest leisure event that Singapore has ever hosted," Mr Lim said.
Mr Colin Syn, deputy chairman of Singapore GP, said, "It's going to be very exciting to see all this take shape. The sheer scale of the task required is simply staggering, but the support that we've received from all the government agencies involved has been tremendous."
Source : STB
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Monday, May 14, 2007
Singapore to join F1 circuit from 2008, plans first ever night race
Singapore will join the Formula One circuit next year and may hold the first ever night grand prix under lights on the streets of this skyscraper-filled metropolis, officials said.
"We are pleased to announce that Singapore will be hosting the F1 Grand Prix from 2008,'' Minister of State for Trade and Industry S. Iswaran told a news conference on Friday.
The first race would be in September or October 2008 on a street circuit, he said. "I am also pleased to announce that Singapore could potentially stage the first-ever F1 night race,'' Iswaran said. "A night race will be unique, different and allow the Singapore event to reach out to television audiences in Asia, Europe and the U.S.''
In a video conference from Spain, F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone expressed his enthusiasm at the prospect of a night race in Singapore. "Singapore is going to be the leader with the street race at night. Everyone's excited about the idea,'' Ecclestone said.
But Iswaran said the government was still evaluating the safety considerations of holding the race under lights.
"Safety is of paramount concern to all of us. Therefore, we will proceed with a night race only if the safety and operational requirements of all parties ... are met,'' he said, referring to the teams, the Formula One Administration and the sport's world governing body, the FIA.
"If not, we will revert to a day race,'' he said.
The city-state secured the rights to hold the race for five years -- with the option for FOA to extend for a further five years -- and expects annual tourism receipts from the event of about 100 million Singapore dollars (US$65.9 million; euro48.72 million), Iswaran said.
He said the government would cover 60 percent of the estimated annual cost of up to S$150 million (US$98.8 million; euro73.04 million) and that an extra hotel tax would be charged during the race week to help meet the costs.
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Mark Webber stands in front of part of a 5-kilometer layout proposed street circuit. - AP Photo. |
Singapore's announcement came a day after Ecclestone confirmed that Valencia, Spain, would also stage an F1 race in 2008 on a street circuit. The eastern Spanish city will hold F1 races for seven years beginning next year.
Ecclestone has previously been reported as saying he would like to include several night races on the F1 circuit -- especially in Asia -- in a bid to make their broadcast times more accessible to European and North American television viewers.
The proposal has so far met with mixed responses from teams and drivers, with safety concerns the main issue as F1 cars do not have headlights and reach speeds of more than 300 kilometers (185 miles) per hour.
The rights to the race will be held by a company controlled by Singapore GP Pte Ltd, a company owned by property and hotels tycoon Ong Beng Seng.
Singapore's plan to host the F1 has caused unease in neighboring Malaysia, which is part of the annual circuit. The Malaysians are privately worried that Singapore will draw away some of the many thousands of fans who descend every year to watch its race at Sepang.
But in public, Malaysian officials have put on a brave face, saying they are not concerned. The Malaysian race is held early in the year, and Singapore's schedule puts the two events several months apart, suggesting that fans could travel to both places in equal numbers.
Malaysia this year extended its contract to host F1 by another five years after 2010.
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Source : STAR
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Friday, May 11, 2007
Lights dim on Singapore F1 hopes
The chance that Singapore will host its first Formula One race next year looks remote because organisers and the government cannot agree on how to fund the US$70mil event, a local newspaper reported yesterday.
Quoting a source familiar with the talks, the Straits Times said negotiations between Singapore tycoon Ong Beng Seng, who controls resorts developer Hotel Properties, Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone and the city-state's government were stuck.
“He (Mr Ong) wants the government to foot a large part of the bill, but the government thinks that it is unwise,” the newspaper quoted its unidentified source as saying.
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Source : STAR
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Thursday, April 26, 2007
"Shabby" Sepang F1 Circuit to be Improved
Formula One Grand supremo Bernie Ecclestone has called Malaysia's Sepang race circuit "shabby" and in need of a clean-up – a statement designed to increase the pressure on Malaysia to keep its spot on the Grand Prix calendar.
Malaysia is aware that neighbour Singapore is revving up to deliver Formula One's s first night time street circuit.
Respected auto racing magazines say that Ecclestone's tactic of running down a circuit is one that he has used before to either drop a race from the F1 calendar or strike a better deal with the organisers.
According to reports, organisers of the Malaysia Grand Prix have been offered a new deal that will keep Sepang on the Formula One calendar until 2015, although the offer is believed to come with conditions attached.
The current Malaysian Grand Prix agreement with Ecclestone lasts until 2010.
Sepang circuit chairman Mokhzani Mahathir said that there were plans for a major upgrade of Sepang, including an automotive-related theme park.
However, it seems more than likely that Singapore will join the F1 circus, although whether that will be at the expense of Malaysia, or as a new race towards the end of the F1 season remains to be seen.
Ecclestone this week confirmed that he has assumed the role of promoter at the Istanbul Park Circuit, and that Turkey retains its F1 race until 2021.
Source : TravelMole
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Malaysia is aware that neighbour Singapore is revving up to deliver Formula One's s first night time street circuit.
Respected auto racing magazines say that Ecclestone's tactic of running down a circuit is one that he has used before to either drop a race from the F1 calendar or strike a better deal with the organisers.
According to reports, organisers of the Malaysia Grand Prix have been offered a new deal that will keep Sepang on the Formula One calendar until 2015, although the offer is believed to come with conditions attached.
The current Malaysian Grand Prix agreement with Ecclestone lasts until 2010.
Sepang circuit chairman Mokhzani Mahathir said that there were plans for a major upgrade of Sepang, including an automotive-related theme park.
However, it seems more than likely that Singapore will join the F1 circus, although whether that will be at the expense of Malaysia, or as a new race towards the end of the F1 season remains to be seen.
Ecclestone this week confirmed that he has assumed the role of promoter at the Istanbul Park Circuit, and that Turkey retains its F1 race until 2021.
Source : TravelMole
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Sheraton helps Trio Dream come True - Lunching with Ferari F1 Drivers
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Jubilant: Shell Brand & CVP manager Moy Lai Yee with Ang (left) and Farris. |
Their grand prize was inclusive of an exclusive meeting and luncheon with Ferrari F1 team drivers Kimi Raikkonen and Felipe Massa, a grandstand view for both the qualifying round and race day, Ferrari merchandise, accommo-dation at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel and also transfer cost to the Sepang Circuit.
Both the grand prize winners were also allowed to bring along a companion to the circuit.
Farris, 39, from Shah Alam, said the win was a dream come true.
Ang, 31, a distribution manager, said he felt the same way.
“I thought it was a prank call from the local radio deejays when the organiser called me to say that I had won the grand prize. As soon as I realised that it was not a joke, I was overjoyed,” Ang said.
Farris and Ang were also given a tour around the pit lane.
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One for the album: (From left) Ang, Farris, Raikkonen, Massa and Lee Chor Voon taking a group photo with the F1 race car behind them. |
Source : STAR
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Monday, April 09, 2007
Beef up F1 promotions, Agents urge Malaysia
OVERSEAS agents say Malaysia must beef up promotion of its Formula 1 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix and pre- and post-tour packages if the event were to attract a bigger international audience.
Sepang International Circuit (SIC) chairman, Datuk Mokhzani Mahathir, said 115,000 people turned up for yesterday's race, which was the ninth edition of the Malaysian Grand Prix.
Australia's Firstclass.com.au travel specialist, Mr Jose Sula, said it was imperative to have strong promotions of the Formula 1 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix at Melbourne, Australia, since it is held prior to the one at SIC.
New Zealand's Holiday Shoppe assistant manager, Ms Joanna Ferguson, said she depended on two wholesalers in New Zealand to supply the flyers, packages and information on the Formula 1 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix.
"The information is too brief to capture much interest. SIC should provide travel agents with an F1 information kit on the circuit and why the race is worth watching, as well as tour packages so it appeals to all interests, not just motorsports fans."
Dubai's Al-Tayer Travel Agency LLC incentives & promotions manager, Mr Pankaj Sen Gupta, said: "The people of Dubai love sports yet they don't talk about F1 held over here because they don't know much about it and information in the mass media is lacking. The national carrier and Tourism Malaysia should leverage on this event to come up with attractive, affordable tour packages. I think six night packages would sell very well in Dubai."
Source : TTG
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Sepang International Circuit (SIC) chairman, Datuk Mokhzani Mahathir, said 115,000 people turned up for yesterday's race, which was the ninth edition of the Malaysian Grand Prix.
Australia's Firstclass.com.au travel specialist, Mr Jose Sula, said it was imperative to have strong promotions of the Formula 1 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix at Melbourne, Australia, since it is held prior to the one at SIC.
New Zealand's Holiday Shoppe assistant manager, Ms Joanna Ferguson, said she depended on two wholesalers in New Zealand to supply the flyers, packages and information on the Formula 1 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix.
"The information is too brief to capture much interest. SIC should provide travel agents with an F1 information kit on the circuit and why the race is worth watching, as well as tour packages so it appeals to all interests, not just motorsports fans."
Dubai's Al-Tayer Travel Agency LLC incentives & promotions manager, Mr Pankaj Sen Gupta, said: "The people of Dubai love sports yet they don't talk about F1 held over here because they don't know much about it and information in the mass media is lacking. The national carrier and Tourism Malaysia should leverage on this event to come up with attractive, affordable tour packages. I think six night packages would sell very well in Dubai."
Source : TTG
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PM wants Malaysia to continue hosting F1 race
SEPANG: Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi wants the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) to continue organising the Formula One race beyond 2010.
SIC chairman Datuk Mokhzani Mahathir said the prime minister met FI supremo Bernie Ecclestone on Saturday and the latter said there was no problem with Malaysia hosting the F1 race.Yesterday’s race was the ninth edition of the Malaysian Grand Prix.
Mokhzani said the prime minister had expressed his support for Malaysia to continue hosting the event.
Ecclestone had told Abdullah that the race would continue here.
Malaysia’s contract to organise the F1 race ends in 2010.
Mokhzani said SIC hoped that the contract could be extended for another three to five years.
"So far, discussions on this (contract) have been positive. We will have to study the draft of the agreement first and look for return investment."
He added that the agreement would be submitted to the government.
Mokhzani also said Abdullah was happy with the huge turnout at the race.
"This is the first time the grand stand is full to the brim. Looks like this is the best turnout so far."
The grand stand can accommodate 47,000 spectators. Mokhzani said 115,000 people turned up for yesterday’s race, 35,000 on Saturday and 4,000 on Friday.
The prime minister gave away the winner’s trophy to Fernando Alonso of the McLaren Mercedes-Benz team.
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Nur Zahirah were also present.
Source : NST
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Saturday, April 07, 2007
Hotels enjoying brisk business over F1
Most hotels in Sepang and Putrajaya are reporting brisk business this week, with occupancy rate of between 80 and 100 per cent, as they serve as "temporary home" to most Formula One team members and fans who are here for the Petronas F1 Grand Prix.
These hotels are the Pan Pacific KLIA, Putrajaya Marriott, The Palace of the Golden Horses, Palm Gardens Hotel Putrajaya and Equatorial Hotel in Bangi.
Pan Pacific KLIA, for example, reported a full house since Monday.
Its general manager, Hans Winees, said most of its guests made their reservations a year in advance.
"Ninety-nine per cent of our guests are foreigners and most of them like to stay here because of the close proximity to the racetrack and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport."
Pan Pacific KLIA is easily the nearest hotel to the SIC, being just a 15-minute drive away.
Many of the drivers are staying at the hotel because they have to be at the circuit as early as 6am, he said.
A Putrajaya Marriott spokesman said drivers and technical support staff from four F1 teams are staying at the hotel but he did not want to name them.
On a normal week, the hotel enjoys only 50 per cent occupancy. It is currently running at 80 per cent occupancy.
Members of two F1 teams, Spyker F1 and Super Aguri F1, are staying at the Palace of the Golden Horses at Seri Kembangan.
Members of the BMW Sauber team, considered a "home" team with Petronas as its premium sponsor, is putting up at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Kuala Lumpur.
The grid girls are staying at the Palm Gardens Hotel, which has offered affordable packages to F1 enthusiasts.
The technical staff of the Renault team are staying at the Equatorial Hotel in Bangi, which is currently enjoying an occupancy rate of 80 per cent.
Source : NST
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Singapore or Malaysia to Gain with Formula One?
Formula One’s Bernie Ecclestone is open to having races in both Malaysia and Singapore "as it could only be positive for the region".
He told the New Straits Times that the looming possibility of a Singapore Grand Prix would generate greater interest in the motorsport for both countries and others in Southeast Asia.
"I can only see a positive impact for Malaysia. (Should the Singapore GP come about) the races will be at different ends of the racing calendar.
"The Malaysian GP would probably remain (at the beginning of the season), while the Singapore race will probably be at the end."
Ecclestone said the race in Singapore, which was being proposed to run at night, would see Malaysians going to Singapore to watch the race, just as Singaporeans come to the Sepang International Circuit every year.
"It will be a street race and at night, so it will be colourful and interesting. I see a lot of people from Malaysia going down there and vice versa."
Asked if racing fans would give the Malaysian GP a miss and instead attend the Singapore race, Ecclestone said he did not think so.
He said the Singapore race would give world exposure to both countries.
"Think back a few years ago, before Malaysia had a grand prix. Many people never thought of coming here before Malaysia had F1 races.
"So the races give more exposure and open people’s eyes to the country. With the Singapore race, there will be even more interest in the region," he said.
Asked if Malaysia would continue to host F1 races beyond 2010 when the contract with F1 ends, Ecclestone said there was no reason not to.
"We have a contract which we could’ve cancelled if we wanted because of the tobacco legislation (in Malaysia). That contract is quite clear that in the event we could not run the tobacco brands on the cars, we could cancel it.
"But we have not done it up till now," he said.
Meanwhile, Michael Roche, who heads the feasibility study team for the proposed Singapore GP, said the bid for an F1 race in the island republic was still a "work in progress".
"We don’t have the luxury of space in an island city state. That is always the big challenge — trying to make it feasible.
"They’ve improved a lot of the road systems. A lot of land has been reclaimed, giving us the luxury of being able to create a pit area.
"But nothing has been confirmed yet. The reason we’re hesitating is that it’s such a massive jigsaw puzzle. Each time we think we’ve overcome an obstacle, we lift up the stone and there are other issues and obstacles," he said before he and his colleague Colin Syn met Ecclestone.
Roche agreed with Ecclestone that the two races would bring greater exposure and economic gains to the region.
However, he believed that having the Malaysian and Singaporean GPs back-to-back would make more sense as spectators from all over the world could spend two weekends travelling across the region.
On fears that the Singapore race would pose a threat to the Malaysian GP, Roche said: "It’s not our intention to come to any country to take a race away. We’ve worked with Ecclestone for a long time to bring this about."
Source : NST
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He told the New Straits Times that the looming possibility of a Singapore Grand Prix would generate greater interest in the motorsport for both countries and others in Southeast Asia.
"I can only see a positive impact for Malaysia. (Should the Singapore GP come about) the races will be at different ends of the racing calendar.
"The Malaysian GP would probably remain (at the beginning of the season), while the Singapore race will probably be at the end."
Ecclestone said the race in Singapore, which was being proposed to run at night, would see Malaysians going to Singapore to watch the race, just as Singaporeans come to the Sepang International Circuit every year.
"It will be a street race and at night, so it will be colourful and interesting. I see a lot of people from Malaysia going down there and vice versa."
Asked if racing fans would give the Malaysian GP a miss and instead attend the Singapore race, Ecclestone said he did not think so.
He said the Singapore race would give world exposure to both countries.
"Think back a few years ago, before Malaysia had a grand prix. Many people never thought of coming here before Malaysia had F1 races.
"So the races give more exposure and open people’s eyes to the country. With the Singapore race, there will be even more interest in the region," he said.
Asked if Malaysia would continue to host F1 races beyond 2010 when the contract with F1 ends, Ecclestone said there was no reason not to.
"We have a contract which we could’ve cancelled if we wanted because of the tobacco legislation (in Malaysia). That contract is quite clear that in the event we could not run the tobacco brands on the cars, we could cancel it.
"But we have not done it up till now," he said.
Meanwhile, Michael Roche, who heads the feasibility study team for the proposed Singapore GP, said the bid for an F1 race in the island republic was still a "work in progress".
"We don’t have the luxury of space in an island city state. That is always the big challenge — trying to make it feasible.
"They’ve improved a lot of the road systems. A lot of land has been reclaimed, giving us the luxury of being able to create a pit area.
"But nothing has been confirmed yet. The reason we’re hesitating is that it’s such a massive jigsaw puzzle. Each time we think we’ve overcome an obstacle, we lift up the stone and there are other issues and obstacles," he said before he and his colleague Colin Syn met Ecclestone.
Roche agreed with Ecclestone that the two races would bring greater exposure and economic gains to the region.
However, he believed that having the Malaysian and Singaporean GPs back-to-back would make more sense as spectators from all over the world could spend two weekends travelling across the region.
On fears that the Singapore race would pose a threat to the Malaysian GP, Roche said: "It’s not our intention to come to any country to take a race away. We’ve worked with Ecclestone for a long time to bring this about."
Source : NST
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Friday, April 06, 2007
KL Convention Centre all set for the F1 Fantasy Party tonight
ASIDE from the occasional cough and knitted frown of concentration when he answers the incessantly ringing phone, Hafez Mohamed is radiant and on top of things.
The Allsports Services Sdn Bhd director is organising the much-awaited F1 gala dinner, the Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix Fantasy Gala 2007, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre tonight.
“I’m still stressed out and coordinating a lot of things,” he admits with a smile.
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Mythical creature: Workers putting the final touches to the Pegasus that will watch over the Fantasy Bar. |
“Compared to the first gala dinner (themed Ice), Fantasy is not really a walk in the park. If Ice measured 10 on the stress scale, then this is at 8.5,” said Hafez.
And, understandably so – the Fantasy Gala is set to be a whirlwind of excitement shrouded in mystery and elements of magic, hence its theme.
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Hafez: Fantasy is going to be thrilling. |
Guests can look forward to mingling with high society not just from Malaysia, but also from Britain and Indonesia, celebrities including Sheila Majid, Datuk Siti Nurhaliza and Indonesia’s Ruth Sahanaya, as well as F1 drivers and principals including Williams CEO Adam Parr, Ferrari CEO Jean Todt and wife Michelle Yeoh during cocktails.
“I understand Jean is bringing Felipe (Massa) and Kimi (Raikkonen), and that the Toro Rosso drivers are going to make an appearance. I hear that a couple of Bollywood stars and Priyanka Chopra (former Miss World pageant winner) might come, too,” Hafez said.
Also gracing the event are Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Nur Zahirah, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, as well as Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor.
Those who attended the gardenesque Spring Gala last year will see a stark transformation this time - from a bright and cheery paddock party atmosphere to one that is dark, glittery and enigmatic.
The 600-odd table guests will be enjoying an opulent dinner in the grand ballroom decked with black carpeting, dim and fancy star-shaped lights, and lots of glitter.
The mythical and iconic Pegasus adds allure to the Fantasy Bars on both sides of the ballroom, which will be serving a selection of champagne, wines and spirits.
The menu has been meticulously planned with a seafood spread for all, thanks to the culinary team at the KL Convention Centre.
“Somehow, marine life and the underwater world is always associated with fantasy, so it’s going to be seafood galore with a lovely back-to-basics berry trifle for dessert,” said Hafez.
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Rolling out the carpet: The floor will be carpeted in black, adding to the mysterious atmosphere. |
While last year saw an acrobatics performance by New York-based human circus act AntiGravity, world-famous illusionist Peter May will be enthralling this year’s guests with a variety of magical tricks.
Word has it that May will be making a Petronas F1 car appear on stage.
While nothing has been overlooked in ensuring that this would be the event of the year, the highlight of the evening is the Fantasy Gala Concert, which will feature for the first time in Malaysia multiple Grammy and American Award winner Earth, Wind & Fire.
“The exhibition hall where the concert is held will be transformed into a huge disco so that guests can boogie the night away. DJ Chinois will be spinning before and after the Earth, Wind & Fire Concert,” said Hafez.
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Original scene: The ballroom before the set-up began. |
This year, all proceeds from table and concert tickets sales will be donated to the Yayasan Tuanku Nur Zahirah, a charity body headed by Raja Permaisuri Agong Tuanku Nur Zahirah to aid under-privileged communities in Terengganu.
In addition, Christie’s will also conduct a charity auction during the dinner to raise funds for other worthy causes. Among the items to be auctioned are limited edition Audemars Piguet watches and an exclusive trip to the home of Ferrari at Maranello.
Source : STAR
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Thursday, April 05, 2007
Malaysia wary of Singapore's F1 plans
Ahead of this weekend's Malaysia F1 Grand Prix, Malaysia and Singapore could be heading for a showdown.
Singapore this week has been stealing some of Malaysia's thunder by entertaining F1 drivers in the Lion City and tempting them with proposals for a night time Grand Prix race.
Formula One driver Mark Webber drove through the proposed street track in Singapore, fuelling speculation that a decision is imminent.
Malaysia is suggesting that there should be only one Formula One Grand Prix in Southeast Asia.
"(The) region should have one F1 race. Singapore should not compete with Malaysia," Malaysia sports minister Azalina Othman Said told reporters.
Commercial negotiations are believed to be under way between the Singapore government and F1 boss, Bernie Ecclestone.
A decision could be made after this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix.
Events-focused Singapore appears to be in the pole position for the first F1 night race, although competition could come from Australia, where the season-opening F1 Grand Prix is held in Melbourne.
A purpose built racetrack - complete with floodlighting - is to be built on Queensland's Gold Coast.
Source : Travelmole
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Singapore this week has been stealing some of Malaysia's thunder by entertaining F1 drivers in the Lion City and tempting them with proposals for a night time Grand Prix race.
Formula One driver Mark Webber drove through the proposed street track in Singapore, fuelling speculation that a decision is imminent.
Malaysia is suggesting that there should be only one Formula One Grand Prix in Southeast Asia.
"(The) region should have one F1 race. Singapore should not compete with Malaysia," Malaysia sports minister Azalina Othman Said told reporters.
Commercial negotiations are believed to be under way between the Singapore government and F1 boss, Bernie Ecclestone.
A decision could be made after this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix.
Events-focused Singapore appears to be in the pole position for the first F1 night race, although competition could come from Australia, where the season-opening F1 Grand Prix is held in Melbourne.
A purpose built racetrack - complete with floodlighting - is to be built on Queensland's Gold Coast.
Source : Travelmole
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Monday, March 26, 2007
1.8 million foreigners expected for F1
KUALA LUMPUR: The Petronas Malaysian F1 Grand Prix in Sepang on April 6-8 is expected to bring in more than 1.8 million foreign tourists.
Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor said local and foreign tourists would have the opportunity to enjoy shopping as they follow the F1 race in Malaysia.
"We have the co-operation of 352 retailers for the event, and are also working hand-in-hand with Malaysia Airlines (MAS) to help promote the event to foreign tourists," he said.
His speech was read by Deputy Tourism Minister Datuk Donald Lim Siang Chai after launching the Malaysia GP Sale here yesterday.
Jointly organised by the Tourism Ministry, Tourism Malaysia, Pampena Sdn Bhd and the Shopping Malaysia Secretariat, the nationwide sale will run till April 22.
Special programmes will be held at various shopping malls in the country during the period.
Source : NST
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Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor said local and foreign tourists would have the opportunity to enjoy shopping as they follow the F1 race in Malaysia.
"We have the co-operation of 352 retailers for the event, and are also working hand-in-hand with Malaysia Airlines (MAS) to help promote the event to foreign tourists," he said.
His speech was read by Deputy Tourism Minister Datuk Donald Lim Siang Chai after launching the Malaysia GP Sale here yesterday.
Jointly organised by the Tourism Ministry, Tourism Malaysia, Pampena Sdn Bhd and the Shopping Malaysia Secretariat, the nationwide sale will run till April 22.
Special programmes will be held at various shopping malls in the country during the period.
Source : NST
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Saturday, March 24, 2007
125,000 Spectators expected for Formula One Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix
WITH up to 125,000 spectators expected for the Formula One Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix on April 8, race promoter Sepang International Circuit (SIC) strongly advises racing fans to use public transportation to come for the race.
SIC general manager Datuk Azmi Murad said the circuit was anticipating a huge turnout of fans with its targeted 125,000 spectators likely to be met given the current excitement of the world championship and the pull of the Visit Malaysia Year 2007 programme.
“While I have nothing against people driving to the circuit, it makes plenty of sense for one to choose public transporting for the F1 race especially making full use of the ERL F1 package,” he said at the official launch of the KLIA Transit Formula One Transfer Package.
With an offer rate of RM100 for the entire three days of travelling, Azmi said the package was not just economical for the fans, it would also guarantee comfort and convenience so that they can enjoy the race.
Noting that traffic flow has always been the main complaint of the fans, Azmi, who is also the Senior General Manager (Operations) of Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd, said SIC would be doing its very best to ensure smooth traffic flow during the race weekend.
“While we agree that the traffic management could be further improved for the Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix, I must stressed that Malaysia has one of the best systems with the after-race traffic cleared in less than an hour.
“This year, we aimed to cut the period even further. But, to do that, we desperately need the help of all the spectators coming for the race,” he said, adding that to do that SIC would need full cooperation from the public.
He also said fans should buy their tickets and parking passes early and avoid buying tickets at the last selling point at the KLIA Limousine Terminal on the way to the circuit.
“Secondly, do not park at the side of the roads. Park at spaces allocated by us so that your cars do not block the other vehicles. Thirdly, follow all instructions given by the police and lastly, try to use public transportation,” he added.
Priced as low as RM50, tickets for the event can be purchased via the Internet at www.malaysiangp.com.my
Alternatively, call the TICKET HOTLINE at 03-8778 2222.
Source : STAR
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Friday, March 23, 2007
Mandarin Oriental's RM259,999 Formula One Package!
Help needy children with Fl Package
FORMULA One's biggest aficionado can gear up in absolute luxury and grandeur towards an exciting Malaysia Grand Prix 2007 season at Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur as the hotel offers a single one and only exclusive room package Specially packaged at RM259,999 for a minimum of two nights stay in the hotel's presidential suite from April 6 to 8. This package exudes pure luxury and doubles up as an ambitious philanthropic effort by the hotel and F1's biggest fan.
The hotel hopes to make the package available to the highest bidder willing to pay just that bit more towards the welfare of underprivileged children in Malaysia Starting its bid at the original package rate of RM259,999.
Fl fans are encouraged to up the bidding stakes in aid of charity. Any additional amount being paid on top of the original package rate of RM324,340 will go to a local children's organisation of choice.
This package includes two nights stay on the 30th floor in the grand presidential suite with the services of a personal butler Situated exclusively on the hotel's highest floor with spectacular views of the KLCC Park and the Petronas Twin Towers. The suite exudes sheer elegance lush spaciousness and sophisticated grandeur valued at RM42,000
The package also includes a luxurious champagne breakfast in bed for two Especially preparedby the executive chef valued at RM3,630 limited and exclusive Fl and Paddock Club passes for two valued at RM30,000.
These exclusive passes entitles the pass holders access to the luxurious Paddock Club with air conditioned lounges pit walkabout at prescribed times with breathtaking insights and pit links to garage TV broadcast of the race in the Paddock Club to join the best shots and drivers appearance.
Furthermore chauffeur driven limousine BMW 7 Series is at guests disposal at any time of the day to any destination of choice within the Klang Valley. The service is available 24 hours a day for three days from the time of airport pick up and valued at RM20,000.
Guests also get to spend a day at The Spa at Mandarin Oriental. Specially flown in from Switzerland widely celebrated Lomi Lomi star therapists Katrina Wagner and Michael Schoernig will transport guests into a sensory experience on a day of ancient Hawaiian massage and healing traditions for the essential full body treatment towards revitalisation and rejuvenation. This tailor made spa experience is valued at RM79,000.
Then they will dine with a specially prepared Formula One dinner with wine pairing for twopersons at Pacifica Grill Bar the hotel s fine dining restaurant Valued at RM49,000 this dinner will be served with a selection of fine wines specially flown in from Europe.
The Executive chefs personal daily turn down amenities to surprise delighted guests is valued at RM1,900.
There is more, exclusive His and Her Chopard designer watches as welcome gifts Adorned with diamonds and sapphires and set in white gold steel these watches are valued at RM98,810
For details call 03 2179 8818 or email mokul-reservations@mohg.com
For details call 03 2179 8818 or email mokul-reservations@mohg.com
Mandarin Oriental's Formula One Package
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