MALAYSIA YEAR-END SALE TO CONTINUE, SAYS TOURISM MINISTER

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Year-End Sale introduced by
the Tourism Ministry to boost the country's tourism industry and economy will be
continued in the coming years.

Its minister Dr Ng Yen Yen said the programme was part of the government's
initiative to make Malaysia a major international shopping destination.

"Realising the success of the nationwide mega sale carnivals previously
which had boosted our retail trade and tourism industry, the government wants
the Malaysia Year-End Sale to continue in the coming years," she said when
launching the "Magnifique Christmas" programme at Sunway Pyramid in Bandar
Sunway, near here, Monday.

Dr Ng said tourists should realise that "shopping in Malaysia is worth it
because of the reasonable prices of goods compared to other places as many are
duty-free".

In conjunction with Sunway Pyramid's Christmas-themed year-end sale this
time, shoppers who spend at least RM250 (US$73.69) (RM200 (US$58.95) for
American Express cardholders)in two receipts (maximum) can redeem two
complimentary Sunway Lagoon Nite Park tickets.

The Malaysia Year-End Sale from Nov 23, 2009 to Jan 3, 2010 nationwide sees
several shopping complexes like Pavilion, Suria KLCC and Mid Valley Mega Mall
having special themes to attract shoppers.
-- BERNAMA