Friday January 12, 2007
MIRI: Malaysia's third national airline Fly Asian Xpress (FAX) is mulling over plans to operate regional flights from Miri to neighbouring countries.
In the pipeline are flights from Miri to cities and towns in Kalimantan to "test" the Indonesian market, said FAX CEO Raja Mohd Azmi Razali.
FAX, recently licensed by the Government to operate international long-haul flights using the Air Asia X brand, has its headquarters in this oil capital of Sarawak.
Raja Azmi said Friday FAX wanted Miri as the base for regional operations to countries in the east Asean zone if it was commercially-viable.
"We will operate our international flights from Kuala Lumpur first before we start similar overseas long-haul flights from Kuching and Kota Kinabalu.
"These two cities in Sarawak and Sabah would serve as the bases for our international operations from east Malaysia, while Miri may be used as the base for regional flights.
"We may start with flights from Kuching and Kinabalu to cities in China, and then from Miri to Kalimantan. If the response is good, we will fly to more countries from east Malaysia," he said.
Raja Azmi was asked to comment on the feasibility of using these three cities to operate international direct flights now that Air Asia X had been given the greenlight to go international from July.
"Our foremost concern now is to establish the links between Kuala Lumpur and the international destinations we want to fly to.
"Once we have established this, then we can think of operating similar flights to overseas from east Malaysia," he explained.
FAX operates the rural air service in east Malaysia, serving some 700,000 people, many of whom are from remote places.
Source: The Star
External Links:
Fly Asian Xpress (FAX) - http://www.flyasianxpress.com
Saturday, January 13, 2007
Russian tourist drowns off Sabah
Friday January 12, 2007
KOTA KINABALU: A Russian tourist drowned while swimming at Karambunai near here Friday.
The man, Boris Puchkov, 59, had gone for a swim at about 10am and after a while, a lifeguard at a nearby resort noticed him struggling in the water.
The lifeguard rushed into the water, pulled Puchkov to the shore and administered first aid.
Puchkov was rushed to the Sabah Medical Centre and arrived there at about 11.10am. He was pronounced dead 30 minutes later. The body was later sent to the Queen Elizabeth hospital here for a post mortem.
Kota Kinabalu district police chief Asst Comm Ku Chin Wah confirmed the incident.
The incident comes just four days after a boat carrying 11 people, including seven tourists, capsized in rough seas near Sandakan, leaving one local dead.
Source: The Star
KOTA KINABALU: A Russian tourist drowned while swimming at Karambunai near here Friday.
The man, Boris Puchkov, 59, had gone for a swim at about 10am and after a while, a lifeguard at a nearby resort noticed him struggling in the water.
The lifeguard rushed into the water, pulled Puchkov to the shore and administered first aid.
Puchkov was rushed to the Sabah Medical Centre and arrived there at about 11.10am. He was pronounced dead 30 minutes later. The body was later sent to the Queen Elizabeth hospital here for a post mortem.
Kota Kinabalu district police chief Asst Comm Ku Chin Wah confirmed the incident.
The incident comes just four days after a boat carrying 11 people, including seven tourists, capsized in rough seas near Sandakan, leaving one local dead.
Source: The Star
Friday, January 12, 2007
Ong says lion and dragon dance should be used to attract tourists
Friday January 12, 2007
ALOR STAR: The ability of our world-class lion and dragon dance teams should be exploited in the effort to attract more tourists, MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting said.
He said the country was home to some of the world's most skillful teams, which have won at least 19 world titles.
“Our teams have mastered superb techniques and acrobatic skills to keep spectators in awe. They are world class,'' he said when opening the International Lion Dance Invitation Championship at Sultan Abdul Halim Stadium here on Friday.
The event, supported by the Tourism Ministry, was organised by the Kuala Kedah MCA in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2007.
The event attracted 14 teams from seven countries.
Teams from Singapore and Thailand had to pull out due to injuries.
Ong said lion dance was part of Chinese culture, adding that the event could attract tourists from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan,” he said.
Event chief judge Lew Sai Fet said 25 judges from all the participating countries assessed the performers.
“The three Malaysian teams participating in the world championship are the top three winners of the national championship held on Thursday,” he said.
The national champion was Boon Seng King Lion and Dragon Dance Association from Johor.
The first and second national runners-up were Johor-based Kor Chor and SJK ( C) Yick Nan from Sabah.
Source: The Star
Keywords: Malaysia, Tourism Malaysia, Malaysia Tourism, Visit Malaysia Year 2007, VMY 2007, VMY'07, VMY2007
ALOR STAR: The ability of our world-class lion and dragon dance teams should be exploited in the effort to attract more tourists, MCA president Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting said.
He said the country was home to some of the world's most skillful teams, which have won at least 19 world titles.
“Our teams have mastered superb techniques and acrobatic skills to keep spectators in awe. They are world class,'' he said when opening the International Lion Dance Invitation Championship at Sultan Abdul Halim Stadium here on Friday.
The event, supported by the Tourism Ministry, was organised by the Kuala Kedah MCA in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2007.
The event attracted 14 teams from seven countries.
Teams from Singapore and Thailand had to pull out due to injuries.
Ong said lion dance was part of Chinese culture, adding that the event could attract tourists from China, Hong Kong and Taiwan,” he said.
Event chief judge Lew Sai Fet said 25 judges from all the participating countries assessed the performers.
“The three Malaysian teams participating in the world championship are the top three winners of the national championship held on Thursday,” he said.
The national champion was Boon Seng King Lion and Dragon Dance Association from Johor.
The first and second national runners-up were Johor-based Kor Chor and SJK ( C) Yick Nan from Sabah.
Source: The Star
Keywords: Malaysia, Tourism Malaysia, Malaysia Tourism, Visit Malaysia Year 2007, VMY 2007, VMY'07, VMY2007
Big savings for travellers who plan well ahead
Friday January 12, 2007
BY WONG SAI WAN
KUALA LUMPUR: Good news for travellers. From Monday, MAS will implement its new fare structure, which will also see cheaper air ticket prices.
In keeping with the global trend, MAS as a full service airline will be taking on its local low-cost rival AirAsia by expanding its classes of fare from eight to 16.
A return economy air ticket to London during the low season could be as cheap as RM2,640 under the new structure while the present fare is RM3,685 (see graphic). For Hong Kong, a V class fare during low season will only cost RM1,270 compared to RM1,370.
The fare differential between the different buckets is about 10%.
These fares are over and above the Internet fares which the national carrier introduced last year.
Industry sources who had been briefed about the new fares said the trick to getting the cheaper fares was to plan trips early.
“Not all the fares will be cheaper than the one in the old structure. The new system is called fare buckets and each basket is drawn up according to restrictions,” one source said.
“The highest class is the Y fare which will almost be free of any restriction. This means that a passenger can change the travelling date with minimal charges.
“The lowest class is V and it will almost be impossible for travellers to make any changes and even if they can, the charges will be prohibitive.”
Other sources said the new structure to be managed by the new RM200mil computer would even enable passengers to book their tickets 340 days in advance.
However, they stressed that booking for cheap fares is not time-based; rather, it will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
“The system will be intelligent. If there is a lot of demand, then the system will reduce the number of cheaper fares but if there are a lot of seats available, then the number of cheaper ones will be increased,” said a source familiar with the computer system.
He said that unlike low-cost carriers, the MAS new structure would allow the number of cheap tickets to fluctuate.
He estimates that on a low demand flight during an off-peak season, the number of low-priced seats could go up by as much as 40% of the passenger load.
When contacted, MAS head of Media Relations Tan Wai Fong confirmed that the new fare structure would be introduced in the local market on Jan15.
“It will be introduced globally four days later,” she added.
Source: The Star
Keywords: Malaysia Airlines (MAS)
External Links:
Malaysia Airlines - http://www.malaysiaairlines.com
BY WONG SAI WAN
KUALA LUMPUR: Good news for travellers. From Monday, MAS will implement its new fare structure, which will also see cheaper air ticket prices.
In keeping with the global trend, MAS as a full service airline will be taking on its local low-cost rival AirAsia by expanding its classes of fare from eight to 16.
A return economy air ticket to London during the low season could be as cheap as RM2,640 under the new structure while the present fare is RM3,685 (see graphic). For Hong Kong, a V class fare during low season will only cost RM1,270 compared to RM1,370.
The fare differential between the different buckets is about 10%.
These fares are over and above the Internet fares which the national carrier introduced last year.
Industry sources who had been briefed about the new fares said the trick to getting the cheaper fares was to plan trips early.
“Not all the fares will be cheaper than the one in the old structure. The new system is called fare buckets and each basket is drawn up according to restrictions,” one source said.
“The highest class is the Y fare which will almost be free of any restriction. This means that a passenger can change the travelling date with minimal charges.
“The lowest class is V and it will almost be impossible for travellers to make any changes and even if they can, the charges will be prohibitive.”
Other sources said the new structure to be managed by the new RM200mil computer would even enable passengers to book their tickets 340 days in advance.
However, they stressed that booking for cheap fares is not time-based; rather, it will be on a first-come-first-served basis.
“The system will be intelligent. If there is a lot of demand, then the system will reduce the number of cheaper fares but if there are a lot of seats available, then the number of cheaper ones will be increased,” said a source familiar with the computer system.
He said that unlike low-cost carriers, the MAS new structure would allow the number of cheap tickets to fluctuate.
He estimates that on a low demand flight during an off-peak season, the number of low-priced seats could go up by as much as 40% of the passenger load.
When contacted, MAS head of Media Relations Tan Wai Fong confirmed that the new fare structure would be introduced in the local market on Jan15.
“It will be introduced globally four days later,” she added.
Source: The Star
Keywords: Malaysia Airlines (MAS)
External Links:
Malaysia Airlines - http://www.malaysiaairlines.com
1,900 Tourism Policemen Needed
December 28, 2006 18:37 PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- The Royal Malaysian Police needs 1,900 tourism policemen to be stationed at 99 locations favoured by tourists throughout the country.
Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Datuk Mohd Najib Abdul Aziz, said the need arose because of the Visit Malaysia Year 2007 when more policemen would be required to provide protection for foreign tourists.
"We currently have 266 tourism policemen throughout the country but the number is insufficient," he told reporters after a visit by Deputy Information Minister Datuk Donald Lim Siang Chai to Bukit Aman here.
Lim met Najib for one hour to inform him of the need to place tourism policemen at specific places.
Najib said the number of tourism policemen would be added according to the need of the time.
He said the police force had applied to the Public Service Department to increase the number of tourism police personnel.
Source: BERNAMA
Keywords: Kuala Lumpur, Royal Malaysian Police, Visit Malaysia Year 2007
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- The Royal Malaysian Police needs 1,900 tourism policemen to be stationed at 99 locations favoured by tourists throughout the country.
Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Datuk Mohd Najib Abdul Aziz, said the need arose because of the Visit Malaysia Year 2007 when more policemen would be required to provide protection for foreign tourists.
"We currently have 266 tourism policemen throughout the country but the number is insufficient," he told reporters after a visit by Deputy Information Minister Datuk Donald Lim Siang Chai to Bukit Aman here.
Lim met Najib for one hour to inform him of the need to place tourism policemen at specific places.
Najib said the number of tourism policemen would be added according to the need of the time.
He said the police force had applied to the Public Service Department to increase the number of tourism police personnel.
Source: BERNAMA
Keywords: Kuala Lumpur, Royal Malaysian Police, Visit Malaysia Year 2007
Terminal 2 At KKIA To Be Fully Operational On Jan 1
December 28, 2006 18:57 PM
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- The new Terminal 2 building of the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA), which will be fully operational by Jan 1 2007, is capable of handling the anticipated increase in passengers from next year.
Malaysia Airports Berhad Senior General Manager of Operations Datuk Azmi Murad said 1.6 million to 1.8 million passengers were expected to use the low-cost carrier terminal next year, up from the one million this year.
"The terminal is capable of handling up to 2.5 million passengers a year," he told reporters after visiting the terminal with members of the press today.
He said the new terminal, which cost RM60 million, was built to accommodate the needs of the growing low-cost carrier, AirAsia, besides providing better facilities to ensure passenger comfort.
It has 26 check-in counters for domestic and international flights and six parking bays for B737 and A320 aircraft as well as seven luggage Xray machines, a VIP room and 13 immigration counters.
Source: BERNAMA
Keywords: KOTA KINABALU, Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA), Malaysia Airports Berhad (MAB), AirAsia, low-cost carrier
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- The new Terminal 2 building of the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA), which will be fully operational by Jan 1 2007, is capable of handling the anticipated increase in passengers from next year.
Malaysia Airports Berhad Senior General Manager of Operations Datuk Azmi Murad said 1.6 million to 1.8 million passengers were expected to use the low-cost carrier terminal next year, up from the one million this year.
"The terminal is capable of handling up to 2.5 million passengers a year," he told reporters after visiting the terminal with members of the press today.
He said the new terminal, which cost RM60 million, was built to accommodate the needs of the growing low-cost carrier, AirAsia, besides providing better facilities to ensure passenger comfort.
It has 26 check-in counters for domestic and international flights and six parking bays for B737 and A320 aircraft as well as seven luggage Xray machines, a VIP room and 13 immigration counters.
Source: BERNAMA
Keywords: KOTA KINABALU, Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA), Malaysia Airports Berhad (MAB), AirAsia, low-cost carrier
RM36 Mln Upgrade For Bayan Lepas Airport
January 01, 2007 19:21 PM
PENANG, Jan 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airport Sdn Bhd will spend about RM36 million to upgrade the Bayan Lepas International Airport including the construction of another aircraft parking bay and 32 check-in counters.
The project was expected to be fully completed by December next year, the airport's senior manager, Abdul Wahab Mohd Yusof, told reporters Monday.
He said RM26 million had been allocated for the construction of the aircraft parking bay and the repair of the existing 15 parking bays while another RM10 million was for a new building housing the new check-in counters.
The works would not adversely affect services at the airport, he said.
He said the work to build the new building was expected to start in April and scheduled for completion by year-end.
Abdul Wahab said the upgrading project was planned in 2004 but its implementation had been delayed due to various technical problems including in the building design.
"The additional check-in counters are in tandem with the increase of airline passengers. We have been experiencing congestion during peak hours, namely at 5am and between 4pm and 7pm," he said. The airport currently has 32 check-in counters.
Last year, it handled 3.1 million passengers and the number was expected to increase by 10 per cent during Visit Malaysia Year 2007, he said.
He said the airport presently received 14 passenger and 11 cargo airlines.
This year, it expected to get another Indonesian airline to land at the airport, he said.
Source: BERNAMA
PENANG, Jan 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airport Sdn Bhd will spend about RM36 million to upgrade the Bayan Lepas International Airport including the construction of another aircraft parking bay and 32 check-in counters.
The project was expected to be fully completed by December next year, the airport's senior manager, Abdul Wahab Mohd Yusof, told reporters Monday.
He said RM26 million had been allocated for the construction of the aircraft parking bay and the repair of the existing 15 parking bays while another RM10 million was for a new building housing the new check-in counters.
The works would not adversely affect services at the airport, he said.
He said the work to build the new building was expected to start in April and scheduled for completion by year-end.
Abdul Wahab said the upgrading project was planned in 2004 but its implementation had been delayed due to various technical problems including in the building design.
"The additional check-in counters are in tandem with the increase of airline passengers. We have been experiencing congestion during peak hours, namely at 5am and between 4pm and 7pm," he said. The airport currently has 32 check-in counters.
Last year, it handled 3.1 million passengers and the number was expected to increase by 10 per cent during Visit Malaysia Year 2007, he said.
He said the airport presently received 14 passenger and 11 cargo airlines.
This year, it expected to get another Indonesian airline to land at the airport, he said.
Source: BERNAMA
KTM Introduces New Year Commuter Tickets
December 28, 2006 23:27 PM
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTM) will introduce special tickets for its commuter service from Jan 1 until the end of the Visit Malaysia Year campaign in December 2007.
The ticket, called KTM Komuter Tourist Ticket, can be used to go to any destination on its network in one day, KTM said in a statement.
The tickets are priced at RM12 for adults and RM6 for senior citizens and children aged four to 12 years (RM6). Children below four years can travel free.
Meanwhile, in conjunction with the New Year eve celebrations, the commuter services will be extended until 2.30 am on Jan 1 with a service every 20 minutes.
Source: BERNAMA
Keywords:
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTM), Visit Malaysia Year 2007, KTM Komuter, Commuter, New Year
External Links:
- Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad - http://www.ktmb.com.my
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTM) will introduce special tickets for its commuter service from Jan 1 until the end of the Visit Malaysia Year campaign in December 2007.
The ticket, called KTM Komuter Tourist Ticket, can be used to go to any destination on its network in one day, KTM said in a statement.
The tickets are priced at RM12 for adults and RM6 for senior citizens and children aged four to 12 years (RM6). Children below four years can travel free.
Meanwhile, in conjunction with the New Year eve celebrations, the commuter services will be extended until 2.30 am on Jan 1 with a service every 20 minutes.
Source: BERNAMA
Keywords:
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTM), Visit Malaysia Year 2007, KTM Komuter, Commuter, New Year
External Links:
- Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad - http://www.ktmb.com.my
State Governments Line Up Events For VMY'07
January 01, 2007 18:09 PM
PENANG, Jan 1 (Bernama) -- The new year, Monday also marked the start of the Visit Malaysia Year 2007 (VMY'07).
The VMY'07, which is expected to draw 20.1 million tourists and enrich the national coffer by RM44.5 billion through foreign exchange earnings, will be officially launched at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa in Kuala Lumpur on Jan 6.
"At least 240 (national level) tourism events will be held across Malaysia in conjunction with the VMY'07," Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor said in an interview at the KL International Airport (KLIA), where he was busy welcoming tourists into the country.
In Penang, Tourism Committee Chairman Cheang Chee Gooi said the Penang government will hold more than 50 events, including four international tourism events, throughout this year.
The four international events are the Penang Bridge Run to be held in June, International Dragon Boat Festival (June), International Music Fest (June) and International Lantern Festival (September).
Cheang was speaking to reporters after welcoming 560 tourists from Singapore, Bangkok and China at Penang's Bayan Lepas International Airport.
Tomorrow, some 400 tourists from Germany are expected to arrive by luxury cruise liner "Star Cruise" at Swettenham Pier and 180 more are also expected to arrive at KTM Butterworth station by E&O Express train from Bangkok.
In KEDAH, Chairman of Tourism, Arts and Culture Committee Datuk Fong Chok Gin said the tourism associations in the State will work hand in hand with similar bodies in Thailand to promote the VMY'07 in Thailand.
"The VMY'07 promotion in Thailand is showing positive result," he told reporters after welcoming tourists at Bukit Kayu Hitam in Kedah, Monday.
He said at least 800 tourists from Thailand are expected to arrive in Kedah daily through Bukit Kayu Hitam entry point.
Thousands more will come by boat through Satun and by air from Bangkok starting from Jan 6.
He said at least 2.8 million tourists are expected to visit Kedah throughout the year, where 70 percent of them will be heading to the tourist island of Langkawi. In TERENGGANU, deputy chairman of Industrial Development and Tourism committee Datuk Mohd Nasir Ibrahim Fikri said at least 2.8 million tourists are expected to visit the state this year compared to 2.3 million last year.
He said the state has lined-up various tourism programmes including 14 major events throughout the year.
Speaking to reporters at Sultan Mahmud Airport here, Mohd Nasir said the Terengganu government has spent RM10 million to promote VMY'07 and to upgrade tourism infrastructure.
He said various major events have been lined up throughout the year including the Terengganu Carnival in February, Bulan Citra Rasa (from June 1-3), Sultan Cup Terengganu Endurance Challenge (from Nov 10-11), Terengganu Monsoon Cup in Dec; and Terengganu International Rainforest Challenge (from Dec 1-10).
In KELANTAN, some 500 tourists from Thailand arrived at the main entry point of Rantau Panjang today. They were led by Narathiwat Governor Karan Supkitvilekkarn and his deputy Nipon Nrapitakkun.
They were welcomed by Tourism Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Dr Victor Wee.
In PERLIS, the state government is targeting at least 550,000 tourists to visit the state this year.
The state has lined up at least 13 national level tourism events and 31 state level tourism programmes throughout the year.
Perlis Tourism Action Council director Ahmad Bakri Ali said the state is seeking approval from the Federal Government to allow tourists from Thailand to use the Facilities Letter (FL) to enter Perlis.
"The FL will facilitate a hassle free travel for tourists from Thailand to visit Perlis," he said.
Source: BERNAMA
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PENANG, Jan 1 (Bernama) -- The new year, Monday also marked the start of the Visit Malaysia Year 2007 (VMY'07).
The VMY'07, which is expected to draw 20.1 million tourists and enrich the national coffer by RM44.5 billion through foreign exchange earnings, will be officially launched at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa in Kuala Lumpur on Jan 6.
"At least 240 (national level) tourism events will be held across Malaysia in conjunction with the VMY'07," Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor said in an interview at the KL International Airport (KLIA), where he was busy welcoming tourists into the country.
In Penang, Tourism Committee Chairman Cheang Chee Gooi said the Penang government will hold more than 50 events, including four international tourism events, throughout this year.
The four international events are the Penang Bridge Run to be held in June, International Dragon Boat Festival (June), International Music Fest (June) and International Lantern Festival (September).
Cheang was speaking to reporters after welcoming 560 tourists from Singapore, Bangkok and China at Penang's Bayan Lepas International Airport.
Tomorrow, some 400 tourists from Germany are expected to arrive by luxury cruise liner "Star Cruise" at Swettenham Pier and 180 more are also expected to arrive at KTM Butterworth station by E&O Express train from Bangkok.
In KEDAH, Chairman of Tourism, Arts and Culture Committee Datuk Fong Chok Gin said the tourism associations in the State will work hand in hand with similar bodies in Thailand to promote the VMY'07 in Thailand.
"The VMY'07 promotion in Thailand is showing positive result," he told reporters after welcoming tourists at Bukit Kayu Hitam in Kedah, Monday.
He said at least 800 tourists from Thailand are expected to arrive in Kedah daily through Bukit Kayu Hitam entry point.
Thousands more will come by boat through Satun and by air from Bangkok starting from Jan 6.
He said at least 2.8 million tourists are expected to visit Kedah throughout the year, where 70 percent of them will be heading to the tourist island of Langkawi. In TERENGGANU, deputy chairman of Industrial Development and Tourism committee Datuk Mohd Nasir Ibrahim Fikri said at least 2.8 million tourists are expected to visit the state this year compared to 2.3 million last year.
He said the state has lined-up various tourism programmes including 14 major events throughout the year.
Speaking to reporters at Sultan Mahmud Airport here, Mohd Nasir said the Terengganu government has spent RM10 million to promote VMY'07 and to upgrade tourism infrastructure.
He said various major events have been lined up throughout the year including the Terengganu Carnival in February, Bulan Citra Rasa (from June 1-3), Sultan Cup Terengganu Endurance Challenge (from Nov 10-11), Terengganu Monsoon Cup in Dec; and Terengganu International Rainforest Challenge (from Dec 1-10).
In KELANTAN, some 500 tourists from Thailand arrived at the main entry point of Rantau Panjang today. They were led by Narathiwat Governor Karan Supkitvilekkarn and his deputy Nipon Nrapitakkun.
They were welcomed by Tourism Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Dr Victor Wee.
In PERLIS, the state government is targeting at least 550,000 tourists to visit the state this year.
The state has lined up at least 13 national level tourism events and 31 state level tourism programmes throughout the year.
Perlis Tourism Action Council director Ahmad Bakri Ali said the state is seeking approval from the Federal Government to allow tourists from Thailand to use the Facilities Letter (FL) to enter Perlis.
"The FL will facilitate a hassle free travel for tourists from Thailand to visit Perlis," he said.
Source: BERNAMA
Keyword: Malaysia, Tourism Malaysia, Malaysia Tourism, Visit Malaysia Year 2007, VMY'07, VMY 2007, Taman Tasik Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, KL International Airport, KLIA, Tourism Minister, Malaysia Airport, Tourism Committee, Penang, Penang Bridge Run, International Dragon Boat Festival, International Music Fest, International Lantern Festival, Bayan Lepas International Airport, Star Cruise, Butterworth, E&O Express train, KEDAH, Tourism, Arts and Culture, Bukit Kayu Hitam, Langkawi, Terengganu, Sultan Mahmud Airport, Terengganu Carnival, Bulan Citra Rasa, Sultan Cup Terengganu Endurance Challenge, Terengganu Monsoon Cup, Terengganu International Rainforest Challenge, Kelantan, Rantau Panjang, Tourism Ministry, Perlis, Perlis Tourism Action Council,
Thursday, January 11, 2007
New Low Cost Long Haul Airline aims for July 2007 Take Off
Wednesday, 10 January 2007
Fly Asian Xpress (FAX) is set to launch AirAsia X, a new low cost long haul airline. AirAsia X is expected to commence operations in July 2007 from the low cost terminal at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
As part of the move FAX signed a Memorandum of Understanding with AirAsia. The MoU allows AirAsia to franchise its internationally recognized brand to FAX, the operator of AirAsia X.
AirAsia X’s network focus will cover destinations which are more than 4 hours in flight from Kuala Lumpur, offering daily point-to-point frequencies to popular destination in China, India and Europe. AirAsia X will also plans to tie up with LCC partners at destinations in order to increase connectivity and route network.
In terms of fleet, AirAsia X is currently finalizing its requirements, and aircrafts under consideration include Boeing 777-300ER’s and Airbus 330-300‘s.
”While AirAsia and AirAsia X will be 2 separate legal entities and have separate management teams, I believe AirAsia X and AirAsia will have a symbiotic relationship. Both carriers will enhance the feed of passengers into each others operations, and ensure passengers enjoy a seamless experience when flying with both carriers. We intend to leverage from the global popularity of AirAsia in creating the awareness of AirAsia X” Dato’ Tony Fernandes, Group Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia.
Source: ASIA Travel Tips .com
External Links:
Air Asia - http://www.airasia.com
Fly Asian Xpress (FAX) is set to launch AirAsia X, a new low cost long haul airline. AirAsia X is expected to commence operations in July 2007 from the low cost terminal at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
As part of the move FAX signed a Memorandum of Understanding with AirAsia. The MoU allows AirAsia to franchise its internationally recognized brand to FAX, the operator of AirAsia X.
AirAsia X’s network focus will cover destinations which are more than 4 hours in flight from Kuala Lumpur, offering daily point-to-point frequencies to popular destination in China, India and Europe. AirAsia X will also plans to tie up with LCC partners at destinations in order to increase connectivity and route network.
In terms of fleet, AirAsia X is currently finalizing its requirements, and aircrafts under consideration include Boeing 777-300ER’s and Airbus 330-300‘s.
”While AirAsia and AirAsia X will be 2 separate legal entities and have separate management teams, I believe AirAsia X and AirAsia will have a symbiotic relationship. Both carriers will enhance the feed of passengers into each others operations, and ensure passengers enjoy a seamless experience when flying with both carriers. We intend to leverage from the global popularity of AirAsia in creating the awareness of AirAsia X” Dato’ Tony Fernandes, Group Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia.
Source: ASIA Travel Tips .com
External Links:
Air Asia - http://www.airasia.com
Visa Launches Mobile Payment Platform
Wednesday, 10 January 2007
Delivering on its global mobile strategy, Visa launched, on Tuesday, a mobile platform that lays the foundation for the commercial availability of mobile payments and services to millions of mobile users around the world. The new platform is expected to foster greater collaboration between the financial services and mobile telecommunications sectors for the delivery of mobile payment applications and payment related services.
“Visa has long realized the importance of the mobile channel to the future of payments and as a medium to deliver consumer services,” said Gordon Cooper, Regional Head of Mobile Payment, Visa International Asia Pacific. “The launch of the mobile platform is a significant industry milestone because it will enable innovative trials and go-to-market strategies for mobile payment services globally.”
The platform is a comprehensive suite of technology tools and applications, security standards, and business models that will enable issuers and mobile operators to engage in market trials to drive product development and commercialization of mobile payment services. Informed by years of experience in the mobile payments market and developed in partnership with mobile technology companies, including handset manufacturers, chip suppliers, mobile applications developers, over-the-air (OTA) service providers and mobile messaging providers, the platform is both flexible and complementary to existing technologies so that it can seamlessly integrate with global wireless technology and payments infrastructures.
The platform makes it easier for Visa issuers, mobile operators and technology providers to deliver an intuitive and integrated consumer experience across a range of compelling services such as mobile contactless payments including mobile Visa Wave, remote payments, person-to-person payments, and mobile coupons, as well as account management services that enable consumers to better monitor account activity and manage their funds.
Asia Pacific has played an active role in Visa’s mobile payment platform development. Much of Visa’s experience in mobile commerce in the past five years has come from innovative projects it has developed in markets including Malaysia, Korea and Japan. In April 2006, Visa in Malaysia introduced the region’s first EMV-based mobile contactless payment pilot program. The mobile Visa Wave pilot, which followed another large-scale trial in the US, combined Near Field Communications (NFC) with Visa's contactless EMV payment technology (Visa Wave), allowing users to make secure payments using their mobile phones. Visa partnered with Maybank, Maxis Communications, Nokia and ViVOtech in Malaysia.
According to Maxis Head of Products and New Businesses, Dr Nikolai Dobberstein, the Malaysia pilot showcased the potential of turning mobile phones into electronic wallets, “We anticipate that mobile payments, a reality now in several countries, will provide our customers with the added ease and convenience to pay wherever they go.”
Korea’s mobile-based Visa payment services have been in place since 2002 with SK Telecom. SK Telecom General Manager Seung-Jin Choi said, “The convergence of payment services with mobile phones is happening and we are expanding our services to offer not only voice/mail but also payment, mass transit and mobile banking to our mainstream customers. We believe our partnership with Visa will facilitate the global expansion of mobile payment services and we plan to introduce innovative mobile payment services in the market.”
Other operators have also joined Visa’s mobile payment projects in Korea, including LG Telecom which launched Korea's first Visa Wave payment service in 2006 on mobile phones in partnership with Tesco across all of its 66 locations.
This year, Taiwan is predicted to be a hot spot for mobile payment innovation. Commenting on the prospects for mobile payment in Taiwan and the relevance of the Visa mobile platform, Chunghwa Telecom Mobile Business Group Deputy Managing Director Hsueh-Hai Hu said, “Taiwanese consumers see the potential of the mobile phone and its capabilities for performing functions beyond voice and data communications. Chunghwa Telecom is committed to delivering value-added services to its customers including mass transit ticketing and mobile payment services, which will be delivered through a mobile handset enabled for NFC. We believe the Visa mobile platform provides many of the necessary building blocks to make mobile payment a reality.”
Source: ASIA Travel Tips .com
Delivering on its global mobile strategy, Visa launched, on Tuesday, a mobile platform that lays the foundation for the commercial availability of mobile payments and services to millions of mobile users around the world. The new platform is expected to foster greater collaboration between the financial services and mobile telecommunications sectors for the delivery of mobile payment applications and payment related services.
“Visa has long realized the importance of the mobile channel to the future of payments and as a medium to deliver consumer services,” said Gordon Cooper, Regional Head of Mobile Payment, Visa International Asia Pacific. “The launch of the mobile platform is a significant industry milestone because it will enable innovative trials and go-to-market strategies for mobile payment services globally.”
The platform is a comprehensive suite of technology tools and applications, security standards, and business models that will enable issuers and mobile operators to engage in market trials to drive product development and commercialization of mobile payment services. Informed by years of experience in the mobile payments market and developed in partnership with mobile technology companies, including handset manufacturers, chip suppliers, mobile applications developers, over-the-air (OTA) service providers and mobile messaging providers, the platform is both flexible and complementary to existing technologies so that it can seamlessly integrate with global wireless technology and payments infrastructures.
The platform makes it easier for Visa issuers, mobile operators and technology providers to deliver an intuitive and integrated consumer experience across a range of compelling services such as mobile contactless payments including mobile Visa Wave, remote payments, person-to-person payments, and mobile coupons, as well as account management services that enable consumers to better monitor account activity and manage their funds.
Asia Pacific has played an active role in Visa’s mobile payment platform development. Much of Visa’s experience in mobile commerce in the past five years has come from innovative projects it has developed in markets including Malaysia, Korea and Japan. In April 2006, Visa in Malaysia introduced the region’s first EMV-based mobile contactless payment pilot program. The mobile Visa Wave pilot, which followed another large-scale trial in the US, combined Near Field Communications (NFC) with Visa's contactless EMV payment technology (Visa Wave), allowing users to make secure payments using their mobile phones. Visa partnered with Maybank, Maxis Communications, Nokia and ViVOtech in Malaysia.
According to Maxis Head of Products and New Businesses, Dr Nikolai Dobberstein, the Malaysia pilot showcased the potential of turning mobile phones into electronic wallets, “We anticipate that mobile payments, a reality now in several countries, will provide our customers with the added ease and convenience to pay wherever they go.”
Korea’s mobile-based Visa payment services have been in place since 2002 with SK Telecom. SK Telecom General Manager Seung-Jin Choi said, “The convergence of payment services with mobile phones is happening and we are expanding our services to offer not only voice/mail but also payment, mass transit and mobile banking to our mainstream customers. We believe our partnership with Visa will facilitate the global expansion of mobile payment services and we plan to introduce innovative mobile payment services in the market.”
Other operators have also joined Visa’s mobile payment projects in Korea, including LG Telecom which launched Korea's first Visa Wave payment service in 2006 on mobile phones in partnership with Tesco across all of its 66 locations.
This year, Taiwan is predicted to be a hot spot for mobile payment innovation. Commenting on the prospects for mobile payment in Taiwan and the relevance of the Visa mobile platform, Chunghwa Telecom Mobile Business Group Deputy Managing Director Hsueh-Hai Hu said, “Taiwanese consumers see the potential of the mobile phone and its capabilities for performing functions beyond voice and data communications. Chunghwa Telecom is committed to delivering value-added services to its customers including mass transit ticketing and mobile payment services, which will be delivered through a mobile handset enabled for NFC. We believe the Visa mobile platform provides many of the necessary building blocks to make mobile payment a reality.”
Source: ASIA Travel Tips .com
AirAsia orders 50 Airbus A320s with further 50 on option
Wednesday, 10 January 2007
AirAsia has placed a firm order for an additional 50 Airbus A320s, with a further 50 A320s on option. The contract was signed on the 8th of January 2007 by Dato’ Tony Fernandes, Group Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia and John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer Customers of Airbus, and brings the AirAsia Group's (Malaysia AirAsia, Thai AirAsia and Indonesia AirAsia) total orders to 150 aircraft, plus 50 options.
AirAsia placed its original order for 60 Airbus A320s in March 2005, with a re-order for an additional 40 aircraft announced at the Farnborough Airshow in July 2006. The first aircraft was delivered to AirAsia in December 2005 during the Langkawi Airshow. The airline currently operates a fleet of 15 Airbus A320s on a rapidly expanding domestic and regional network.
The Airbus A320s are steadily replacing AirAsia's old generation Boeing 737-300 fleet and are destined to do the same at Thai AirAsia and Indonesia AirAsia in the 2007 and 2008, respectively. AirAsia’s Kuala Lumpur hub will be fully operated with Airbus A320s by July 2007.
“We are very happy with the Airbus A320. The addition of the Airbus A320 to our fleet has helped AirAsia tremendously in our efforts to boost efficiency, enhance reliability, reduce costs and provide higher service levels for our guests (passengers). Our guests love the aircraft - leather seats, wider seat pitch and greater comfort. AirAsia just turned five in December 2006 and we have carried over 27 million guests to date. As we enter ‘Chapter 2’ of AirAsia, the additional order will allow us to further strengthen our route network in the region by developing our hubs in Bangkok and Jakarta, connecting more points and expanding into Indo China, Indonesia, Southern China and India. AirAsia will become the second largest A320 operator in the world by year 2012,” said Tony Fernandes.
Source: ASIA Travel Tips .com
External Links:
Air Asia - http://www.airasia.com
AirAsia has placed a firm order for an additional 50 Airbus A320s, with a further 50 A320s on option. The contract was signed on the 8th of January 2007 by Dato’ Tony Fernandes, Group Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia and John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer Customers of Airbus, and brings the AirAsia Group's (Malaysia AirAsia, Thai AirAsia and Indonesia AirAsia) total orders to 150 aircraft, plus 50 options.
AirAsia placed its original order for 60 Airbus A320s in March 2005, with a re-order for an additional 40 aircraft announced at the Farnborough Airshow in July 2006. The first aircraft was delivered to AirAsia in December 2005 during the Langkawi Airshow. The airline currently operates a fleet of 15 Airbus A320s on a rapidly expanding domestic and regional network.
The Airbus A320s are steadily replacing AirAsia's old generation Boeing 737-300 fleet and are destined to do the same at Thai AirAsia and Indonesia AirAsia in the 2007 and 2008, respectively. AirAsia’s Kuala Lumpur hub will be fully operated with Airbus A320s by July 2007.
“We are very happy with the Airbus A320. The addition of the Airbus A320 to our fleet has helped AirAsia tremendously in our efforts to boost efficiency, enhance reliability, reduce costs and provide higher service levels for our guests (passengers). Our guests love the aircraft - leather seats, wider seat pitch and greater comfort. AirAsia just turned five in December 2006 and we have carried over 27 million guests to date. As we enter ‘Chapter 2’ of AirAsia, the additional order will allow us to further strengthen our route network in the region by developing our hubs in Bangkok and Jakarta, connecting more points and expanding into Indo China, Indonesia, Southern China and India. AirAsia will become the second largest A320 operator in the world by year 2012,” said Tony Fernandes.
Source: ASIA Travel Tips .com
External Links:
Air Asia - http://www.airasia.com
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
500-fold surge in traffic on AirAsia website on day one of free-seat campaign
Jacqueline Ann Surin
PETALING JAYA: Traffic on low-cost carrier AirAsia's website surged 500-fold compared to a normal day, less than 24 hours after the launch of its one million free seats campaign on Wednesday.
"We urge the public to be patient and to keep trying," said Kathleen Tan, its executive vice-president (commercial) in a statement in response to complaints.
She said since the last major free ticket promotion in 2005 when two million free seats were offered, AirAsia had upgraded its Internet services by double-fold, lengthened the promotion period from five to 10 days, and posted friendly booking tips.
Many travellers hoping to get cheap tickets following the carrier's one million free seats campaign were disappointed on Wednesday.
Some spent hours online to make bookings but were greeted with error messages or hanged pages or told their transaction was void despite providing credit card details.
Frequent traveller Mark Choo said he spent more than three hours on Tuesday night before AirAsia's offer was advertised publicly, and he still had problems. He said while he succeeded in making two single bookings, it was impossible to make block bookings for more people.
"Each time I made a mistake, the page would hang and I had to start all over again. It happened about five times before I could make payment," he told theSun.
"But after I had submitted my credit card details, I was told the transaction was interrupted and to call customer care. At the same time, I was also told not to re-book."
Choo said he could not get through to customer care on the phone, and because he was told not to re-book, he was left in limbo until he was told by customer care yesterday morning his transaction was void.
Another traveller, Chee Sek Thim, said what was frustrating was that completing one step of the four or five-step booking process did not guarantee moving on to the next, and he had to keep going back to the beginning.
Chee, who spent several unsuccessful hours yesterday trying to book his flights, said since AirAsia is offering free tickets to generate publicity, it must make sure it can handle the traffic.
Updated: 09:13PM Wed, 10 Jan 2007
Source: The SUN
External Links:
AirAsia - http://www.airasia.com
PETALING JAYA: Traffic on low-cost carrier AirAsia's website surged 500-fold compared to a normal day, less than 24 hours after the launch of its one million free seats campaign on Wednesday.
"We urge the public to be patient and to keep trying," said Kathleen Tan, its executive vice-president (commercial) in a statement in response to complaints.
She said since the last major free ticket promotion in 2005 when two million free seats were offered, AirAsia had upgraded its Internet services by double-fold, lengthened the promotion period from five to 10 days, and posted friendly booking tips.
Many travellers hoping to get cheap tickets following the carrier's one million free seats campaign were disappointed on Wednesday.
Some spent hours online to make bookings but were greeted with error messages or hanged pages or told their transaction was void despite providing credit card details.
Frequent traveller Mark Choo said he spent more than three hours on Tuesday night before AirAsia's offer was advertised publicly, and he still had problems. He said while he succeeded in making two single bookings, it was impossible to make block bookings for more people.
"Each time I made a mistake, the page would hang and I had to start all over again. It happened about five times before I could make payment," he told theSun.
"But after I had submitted my credit card details, I was told the transaction was interrupted and to call customer care. At the same time, I was also told not to re-book."
Choo said he could not get through to customer care on the phone, and because he was told not to re-book, he was left in limbo until he was told by customer care yesterday morning his transaction was void.
Another traveller, Chee Sek Thim, said what was frustrating was that completing one step of the four or five-step booking process did not guarantee moving on to the next, and he had to keep going back to the beginning.
Chee, who spent several unsuccessful hours yesterday trying to book his flights, said since AirAsia is offering free tickets to generate publicity, it must make sure it can handle the traffic.
Updated: 09:13PM Wed, 10 Jan 2007
Source: The SUN
External Links:
AirAsia - http://www.airasia.com
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
Penang International Airport Closed For More Than Two Hours
January 09, 2007 18:59 PM
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The Penang International Airport, Tuesday was closed for more than two hours from 12.45pm until 3pm following a "very urgent repair work" after some gap was found at the airport runway, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Chan Kong Choy said Tuesday.
Chan said the gap occurred due to some resurfacing work at the airport runway that had been carried out between 1 and 6am, Tuesday.
"After the airport was opened for operation today, the airport official found some gap on the airport runway and this posed some danger especially to the bigger aircraft.
"This has prompted Malaysia Airports Berhad (MAB), the operator of the airport, to close down the runway for an urgent and immediate repair work since 12.15pm today," he told a news conference, here Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Penang, a MAB official met at the airport said that the first flight took off at 3pm right after the reopening of the airport.
He said five flights were delayed and two were cancelled, while a direct flight by China Airlines from Taipei was directed to KL International Airport following the short closure of the airport.
"The passengers of the plane (China Airlines) will be brought by road," he said, and did not want to elaborate further on the matter.
Meanwhile MAB Headquarters in Kuala Lumpur contacted here today said they will be issuing a statement later this evening.
Air Asia Station Manager for Penang Kenneth Tan told Bernama that two flights of the airline, AK6314 and AK6315, were delayed due to the closure of the airport, Tuesday.
The Airbus A320 from Kuala Lumpur - Penang which is expected to land at 2.30pm was delayed until 3.30pm, and this has caused a delay to its flight AK6315 which was supposed to leave Penang for Kuala Lumpur at 2.55pm to 3.53pm.
He said 250 passengers of the airline had been affected by the delay.
Meanwhile, MAB in a three-para statement issued this evening said that the runway of the airport had to be closed for safety reason as loose pebbles were discovered on the runway and repair works were carried out immediately.
The closure caused delays to Malaysia Airlines flights - MH653 from Penang to Singapore, MH1142/MH862 from Kuala Lumpur - Penang - Medan, MH1146/MH1147 Kuala Lumpur - Penang - Kuala Lumpur, MH1148/1149 Kuala Lumpur - Penang - Kuala Lumpur, MH1140/MH1141 Kuala Lumpur - Penang - Kuala Lumpur.
Other flights delayed by the closure are China Airlines CI673/674 Taipei - Penang - Taipei, Lion Air JT286/287 Medan - Penang - Medan, Air Asia AK6314/6315 Kuala Lumpur - Penang - Kuala Lumpur and a cargo flight FX024 (Fedex), it said.
MAB said Malaysia Airlines also cancelled two of its flights MH1140/MH1145 Kuala Lumpur - Penang - Kuala Lumpur and MH1150/MH1155 Kuala Lumpur - Penang -Kuala Lumpur.
"Malaysia Airports would like to apologise to all for the inconvenience caused by this closure," it said.
Source: BERNAMA
Keywords: Malaysia, Tourism Malaysia, Malaysia Tourism, Penang International Airport, Transport Minister, Chan Kong Choy, Malaysia Airports Berhad (MAB), China Airlines, KL International Airport (KLIA), Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Malaysia Airlines (MAS), Singapore, Medan, Taipei. Lion Air, Airbus A320
External Links:
KL International Airport - http://www.klia.com.my
Malaysia Airlines - http://www.malaysiaairlines.com
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The Penang International Airport, Tuesday was closed for more than two hours from 12.45pm until 3pm following a "very urgent repair work" after some gap was found at the airport runway, Transport Minister Datuk Seri Chan Kong Choy said Tuesday.
Chan said the gap occurred due to some resurfacing work at the airport runway that had been carried out between 1 and 6am, Tuesday.
"After the airport was opened for operation today, the airport official found some gap on the airport runway and this posed some danger especially to the bigger aircraft.
"This has prompted Malaysia Airports Berhad (MAB), the operator of the airport, to close down the runway for an urgent and immediate repair work since 12.15pm today," he told a news conference, here Tuesday.
Meanwhile in Penang, a MAB official met at the airport said that the first flight took off at 3pm right after the reopening of the airport.
He said five flights were delayed and two were cancelled, while a direct flight by China Airlines from Taipei was directed to KL International Airport following the short closure of the airport.
"The passengers of the plane (China Airlines) will be brought by road," he said, and did not want to elaborate further on the matter.
Meanwhile MAB Headquarters in Kuala Lumpur contacted here today said they will be issuing a statement later this evening.
Air Asia Station Manager for Penang Kenneth Tan told Bernama that two flights of the airline, AK6314 and AK6315, were delayed due to the closure of the airport, Tuesday.
The Airbus A320 from Kuala Lumpur - Penang which is expected to land at 2.30pm was delayed until 3.30pm, and this has caused a delay to its flight AK6315 which was supposed to leave Penang for Kuala Lumpur at 2.55pm to 3.53pm.
He said 250 passengers of the airline had been affected by the delay.
Meanwhile, MAB in a three-para statement issued this evening said that the runway of the airport had to be closed for safety reason as loose pebbles were discovered on the runway and repair works were carried out immediately.
The closure caused delays to Malaysia Airlines flights - MH653 from Penang to Singapore, MH1142/MH862 from Kuala Lumpur - Penang - Medan, MH1146/MH1147 Kuala Lumpur - Penang - Kuala Lumpur, MH1148/1149 Kuala Lumpur - Penang - Kuala Lumpur, MH1140/MH1141 Kuala Lumpur - Penang - Kuala Lumpur.
Other flights delayed by the closure are China Airlines CI673/674 Taipei - Penang - Taipei, Lion Air JT286/287 Medan - Penang - Medan, Air Asia AK6314/6315 Kuala Lumpur - Penang - Kuala Lumpur and a cargo flight FX024 (Fedex), it said.
MAB said Malaysia Airlines also cancelled two of its flights MH1140/MH1145 Kuala Lumpur - Penang - Kuala Lumpur and MH1150/MH1155 Kuala Lumpur - Penang -Kuala Lumpur.
"Malaysia Airports would like to apologise to all for the inconvenience caused by this closure," it said.
Source: BERNAMA
Keywords: Malaysia, Tourism Malaysia, Malaysia Tourism, Penang International Airport, Transport Minister, Chan Kong Choy, Malaysia Airports Berhad (MAB), China Airlines, KL International Airport (KLIA), Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Malaysia Airlines (MAS), Singapore, Medan, Taipei. Lion Air, Airbus A320
External Links:
KL International Airport - http://www.klia.com.my
Malaysia Airlines - http://www.malaysiaairlines.com
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