To our new Minister of Tourism: concerns as within, so without
First of all, please replace the Visit Malaysia 2020 logo that stands nowhere on the international stage.
Packing Suitcase: An Extraordinary Expertise
A bellboy from the Japanese soap series “Hotel” once said he could tell the character of a person by his suitcase. After travelling for more 30 years, I could more or less make out the characters of people based on the style, size and appearance of their suitcase.
Authentic Cuba is fading out soon
As a traveller, I do not wish to see the proliferation of American culture on the streets of Cuba but I know it is inevitable. The authentic Cuban style will eventually fade out.
Facing Challenges And Phobia – A Tour Leader’s Tale
It happens not only to a newbie, even a senior tour leader or tour guide have sleepless nights before the tour departure. Sometimes she might contemplate not taking up the job or she might shed a tear or two.
Let Us Live With Dignity
How could we live with dignity? Even if the general elections come next September, it might end up like the United States, Taiwan, South Korea, Japan and many European countries where changes took place.
Tour Leader – A Small Role With Heavy Responsibility
Some people might not agree and recognise the services of the tour leader. They might think that the tour leader is paid to enjoy and not worth to tip the leader. In fact despite handing the group over to the local guides upon arrival, he is still responsible for everything about you!
Save Malacca Before It Is Too Late
It is indeed sad that, with some exceptions, our ability to preserve the monuments in Malacca’s World Heritage sites is really disgraceful and a subject of international ridicule.
Tour Guide Enters Corporate World
Travel mogul Datuk Seri Lee Ee Hoe already has many achievements under his belt. But, he insists that after 37 years, he still calls himself just a tourist guide. He shares with Sunday Star his plans to create bigger waves by listing Apple Vacations Group of Companies founded by him and an old schoolmate and other ambitious endeavours.
Travel Company Founder Receives Japanese Honour
Apple Group of Companies group managing director Datuk Seri Lee Ee Hoe received the decoration of the “Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays” granted by the Emperor of Japan.
Tour company expands into property development in Malacca
Apple Group formed a joint venture company, Apple 99 Development Sdn Bhd, with PTS Properties Sdn Bhd to undertake several property projects, including a RM400mil integrated development in Malacca.
