Why is Malaysia such a popular incentive destination? Miles of undeveloped beaches, first-class resorts at the water's edge and superb snorkeling and diving should be more than enough to lure the beach bunnies. And for more adventurous types, the primeval jungles of Sabah and Sarawak offer some of the last true, unspoiled adventure opportunities on Earth.
Tourism Malaysia offers six very specific reasons Malaysia is perfect for incentive trips:
Langkawi
Off the northwestern coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Langkawi is the most visited destination in its cluster of 99 islands. Miles of sandy white beaches, serene village scenes and acres of rice paddy fields make Langkawi a top incentive destination. Island hopping, duty-free shopping, posh resorts, exciting attractions, historical landmarks and water sports are all here.
Melaka
Declared by the government as the "Historical City of Malaysia," Melaka offers the incentive traveler a taste of what life was like centuries ago. Today, some parts of the city still retain an Old World charm left by Melaka’s past rulers, especially the Malay Sultanate, and later the Portuguese, Dutch and British.
Penang
From its establishment in 1786 as the first British trading post in the Far East, Penang today is a bustling metropolis that's a blend of Eastern and Western influences. Evidence of its storied past can be seen in Fort Cornwallis, Kapitan Keling Mosque and Sri Mariamman Temple.
Sabah
Visitors are often bowled over by the sheer variety of natural attractions in Sabah. Amd can enjoy activities such as climbing the majestic Mount Kinabalu, one of Southeast Asia’s highest peaks, jungle trekking though Danum Valley or travel to Sukau to see wild orangutans and the big-nosed proboscis monkeys.
Sarawak
Sarawak is one of the world's premiere eco-adventure destinations. Known as the ‘Land of Hornbills," Malaysia’s largest state is sprawled along the northwestern edge of Borneo island. Besides trekking trips and animal watching, more than 30 different ethnic groups call Sarawak home.
Taman Negara
Malaysia’s National Park in Pahang is the largest park in the country and is home to Peninsular Malaysia’s highest mountain, Gunung Tahan. Set up your attendees with jungle trekking, mountain climbing, white-water rafting, fishing, cave exploring, or bird watching. Or, visit an Orang Asli (indigenous tribe) settlement.
