To mark Malaysia’s 50 years of independence, the government of Malaysia launched the Visit Malaysia Year 2007 in a mega global scale. Expected increase in number of tourists from 15 million currently to 20 million, this nationwide event seek to showcase Malaysia to the visiting tourist from all over the world.
The Visit Malaysia Year 2007 kickstarted with a bang filled with fireworks and much fanfare, most of which took place in Dataran Merdeka just before the stroke of midnight 31st December 2006.
This event seeks to attract more tourists to Malaysia to show them what the country has to offer. From travel packages to cultural events all year round, the tourist will be able to savour an experience like no other.
The first event to kick off Visit Malaysia Year 2007 is the Flora Fest held from the 20th January to 4th February. Held in the Klang Valley and the Government Administrative City of Putrajaya, one will be able to indulge in the beauty and colourful demonstration of flower display. Themed ‘Colour of Harmony’, the event will transform the city into a colourful floral garden. This event will include a Floral Parade in Putrajaya.