PREFACE The power of Incentive Travel to motivate employee groups is recognized by business around the globe. Example after example has proven that Incentive Travel is the leading people motivator! This brochure offers only a small selection of the excitement we can generate for your traveler. With our flexible approach, over recent years we have created, we believe an unequalled reputation as specialists in assisting organizers of every type of conference and incentive travel arrangement. Our services cover every aspect of organization and coordination, not only for an incentive tour or conference itself, but also for pre and post meeting tours throughout the Asian region. We offer a range of sample incentive and tour programs or we can also customize special plans to suit your exact requirements. As leaders in developing the dynamic potential of this country's success in the growing field of tourism, it will be our pleasure to assist you in every way we can and we look forward to helping you with further and more detailed information.  Joseph Chan President KUALA LUMPUR   Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia's capital and has all there is to offer for any kind of tourist. For those with time to spare from business, Kuala Lumpur is a shopper's paradise, a gourmet's delight and a culture buff's haven. Filled with shopping of great variety, quality and values while food from every description and origin tempts the palates at various corners of the city. One of the most attractive features about Kuala Lumpur is the many fascinating sights concentrated within the City center and its immediate vicinity. Among the many attractive sightseeing spots are National Monument & Mosque, TAMAN NEGARA Malaysia's National Park covering over 4343 sq. km was established in 1939 by the Sultans of the three states - Kelantan, Terengganu and Pahang. The stated purpose of Taman Negara is "to utilize the land within the park in perpetuity, for the propagation, protection and preservation of the indigenous flora and fauna...." Taman Negara offers the visitor a tropical haven Kuala Lumpur Bird Park & Orchid Garden, King`s Palace, Merdeka Square, and Chinatown and there is more yet to be discovered by those who are adventurous enough to explore around this historic and cultivated city. The 421 m tall Kuala Lumpur Tower is the newest major landmark. This tower, one of the tallest in the world houses a revolving restaurant giving an awesome view of the whole of the city and beyond. A modern transport system LRT - Light Rail Transport is another wonder that will capture the interest of both the locals and the visitors to Kuala Lumpur. for all types of varying interests. Most people go to Taman Negara for jungle treks, fishing and boat trips along the virgin jungle rivers where you can picnic and swim in clean water. For the adventurous, one can trek up the Gunung Tahan, the highest mountain in Peninsular Malaysia. PENANG ISLAND The Island of Betel Nut has a lure that extends beyond its palm-fringed beaches. There is an interesting mixture of the ancient and modern. With its capital city George Town comprising many modern shopping complexes and fine hotels, the ancient part of Penang still carries its mark mainly because trishawmen still pedal their unique mode of transport while some crafts such as clog making continue to flourish in back alleys. Its strategic position on the northwest coast of Malaysia helped it to become the first British trading post in the Far East in 1786, and the first of the Straits Settlements with Malacca and Singapore. However, Penang has been a thriving entrepot as early as the 15th century. Over the decades it has attracted many groups - Chinese, Europeans, Arabs, Indians, Ceylonese, Japanese - as well as Malay and local groups. KUCHING (SARAWAK) "It is the luxurious growth of a vast hot-house, for the equatorial climate bathes Sarawak in perpetual summer. Nowhere on earth is natural vegetation more lavish" ..... Malcolm MacDonald, 1956. Until 1841, Sarawak, as a state did not exist. The name "Sarawak" described a river which flowed through a province under the rule of the Sultanate of Brunei. On 24th September, 1841, James Brooke, a English adventurer, was awarded the feudal title of Rajah for quelling a local rebellion and given the land around the Sarawak River as his fiefdom. Thus began the rule of the Brooke family, eventually spanning over a century. On 1st July, 1946, Sir Charles Vyner Brooke, the last of the three White Rajahs, ceded Sarawak to the British Crown. In 1963, Sarawak gained its independence through the formation of Malaysia. The largest of Malaysia's 13 states, Sarawak covers an area of 125,000 sq. km. (48,000 sq. miles). The steep interior terrain, luxuriant with tropical rainforests, gives birth to mighty rivers which flow seaward through nipah and mangrove forest to casuarina fringed beaches. The climate is typically tropical. Warm and humid in the daytime with an average temperature of 28 C and somewhat cooler in the evenings. KOTA KINABALU (SABAH)   "We sailed along as beautiful a coast as can be conceived; ranges of hills rising one beyond the other, some grass-covered, others till clothed in forest, with soft valleys and lovely bays and here and there patches of bright sandy beach with Kina Balu towering in majestic grandeur as a background"...... Spenser St John, 1858 Once known as British North Borneo, Sabah reassumed its former name upon independence through the formation of Malaysia in 1963. Its modern history began when the British North Borneo Company acquired land for the opening of plantations in 1881. After World War ll, Sabah was a British colony until independence. With a land area of 74,000 sq km, Sabah is known for its sandy white beaches, clear water, spectacular corals and beautiful mountain parks. On Mount Kinabalu (4,093 m), the highest mountain between the Himalayas and New Guinea, there are many unique plant species, including some 1,200 or so species or orchids. The climate is typically tropical, although less wet than Sarawak. The higher altitudes of mountainous regions are cooler and the temperature near the summit of Mount Kinabalu can drop to freezing. KUALA LUMPUR THE PERFECT DESTINATION Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's cosmopolitan capital offers a rich blend of cultures and exotic tropical scenery. A city with a mix of architectural styles such as Malay mosques and Moorish minarets, Chinese and Indian temples coupled with historic cathedrals, these varied styles complement contemporary conveniences. Among the many attractive sightseeing spots include the Bird Park and Orchid Garden and Chinatown. Malacca - once a celebrated trade center to traders from around the globe for gold, tea, tobacco, spices and others, Malacca is now a quaint state who has its own unique timeless appeals to charm its present visitors. From priceless antiques to the Imposing Dutch Stadhuys, its luscious essence adds a distinctive flavor to Malacca's romantic appeal. Stroll up to the St. Paul's Hill to see the ruins of the St. Paul's Church where St Francis Xavier was temporarily buried. Visit the only remains of the "A Formosa", the Porta de Santiago in the Portuguese settlement. EXTEND YOUR STAY TO THESE FABULOUS CITIES CHIANG MAI, THAILAND Chiang Mai, on the Ping River, 700 km north of the modern Thai capital of Bangkok, is spectacularly located in a fertile, productive area of great beauty. Yet legend has it,that King Mengrai chose this spot not just because of its natural advantages, but because the signs were auspicious. "Shortly before he made his decision in 1296 on the site of his new capital, a gathering of rare animals had been seen there - two white sambar deer, two white barking deer and a white mouse with a family of five. Chiang Mai, on the Ping River, 700 km north of the modern Thai capital of Bangkok, is spectacularly located in a fertile, productive area of great beauty. Yet legend has it,that King Mengrai chose this spot not just because of its natural advantages, but because the signs were auspicious. Shortly before he made his decision in 1296 on the site of his new capital, a gathering of rare animals had been seen there - two white sambar deer, two white barking deer and a white mouse with a family of five. Chiang Mai-referred to as "The Rose of the North" is famous for its history, its culture and ancient temples. Although a traditional Thai city, the cultures of the bordering countries of Myanmar (Burma) and Laos have also greatly influence Chiang Mai's unique heritage. Local handicrafts such as silk, cotton weaving, umbrella making, silverware, wood carving, pottery and lacquerware making have turned Chiang Mai into a cottage industry capital. Chiang Mai has also preserved its indigenous heritage - with many of the hill-tribes people still living according to their ancient customs, language, and colorful dress with an abundance of silver jewelry and magnificent embroidery. BALI, INDONESIA Tropical. Rich. Unique. A retreat far from the pressures of everyday life, providing a respite for both body and spirit. You can explore to your heart's content. Home to rice fields and lush tropical greenery, brooding volcanic mountains and panoramic beaches, ancient traditions and a sense of wonder that is utterly unique. Tranquil sunsets over gently undulating waters and mist-shrouded Balinese mountains. Enchanting traditions, old as the mountains and seas are woven seamlessly into Balinese life. A myriad of scenic views and private places await your discovery in Bali. SINGAPORE When Sir Stamford Raffles claimed Singapore for the British East India Company, In 1819, it was nothing but a swampy; thickly jungle island populated by a handful of fishermen and sea gypsies. Today it is a vibrant, modern city-state of 2.8 million people - one of Asia's economic "dragons". Singapore is a city of many colors and contrasts, cultures and cuisine's. Something always seems to be happening in this tropical island. Noted for shadowy intrigue, Singapore is one of the cleanest cities in the world.