The Tourism Ministry is planning to introduce a special tourism package for senior citizens or known as the "Golden Third Age (G3A)" group, its new minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said.
She said focus should be given to this group as most of them had the time and money to spend on vacations.
"The industry should be creative in creating a tourism package that is suitable for this group," she said after opening the "Golden Third Age - Elegant and Healthy programme" at the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry here Saturday. Ng said two main factors should be considered in creating the suitable tourism package for the group, namely appropriate activities and nourishment.
"For instance, we cannot have mountain climbing activity lined up for this group and the food we provide should also suit their diet," she said.
The minister said the package would be offered to the senior citizens, both local and foreign.
She said the Tourism Ministry would also discuss and collaborate with other ministries to strengthen and further diversify the country's tourism products.
Earlier, Ng, accompanied by her husband, was thrown a surprise party for her 63rd birthday by the Women, Family and Community Ministry's staff and officers.
- BERNAMA
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April 11, 2009
MALAYSIA: Tourism Ministry To Introduce Package For Senior Citizens
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia / Bernama / April 11, 2009
The Tourism Ministry is planning to introduce a special tourism package for senior citizens or known as the "Golden Third Age (G3A)" group, its new minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said.
She said focus should be given to this group as most of them had the time and money to spend on vacations.
"The industry should be creative in creating a tourism package that is suitable for this group," she said after opening the "Golden Third Age - Elegant and Healthy programme" at the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry here Saturday. Ng said two main factors should be considered in creating the suitable tourism package for the group, namely appropriate activities and nourishment.
"For instance, we cannot have mountain climbing activity lined up for this group and the food we provide should also suit their diet," she said.
The minister said the package would be offered to the senior citizens, both local and foreign.
She said the Tourism Ministry would also discuss and collaborate with other ministries to strengthen and further diversify the country's tourism products.
Earlier, Ng, accompanied by her husband, was thrown a surprise party for her 63rd birthday by the Women, Family and Community Ministry's staff and officers.
- BERNAMA
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KUALA LUMPUR, April 11, 2009: There could not have been a better gift for Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen who celebrates her 63rd birthday today.
She has been given a new lease of life as Tourism Minister, from her previous portfolio as Women, Family and Community Development Minister. Dr Ng will be sworn in today together with the rest of the Cabinet. “I will give my very best to ensure the tourism industry reaches its peak and will make Malaysia the best tourist destination in the world,’’ she declared proudly.
Dr Ng was speaking at the launch of the Pass It On Read-A-Book campaign organised by Napoleon Hill Associates Malaysia at a shopping complex here yesterday. She was accompanied by husband Dr Chin Chee Sue, son Terence, daughter-in-law Trish Low and grandson Thomas. Earlier, she was given a splendid welcome as she walked into the programme venue when the organiser broke the good news of her appointment to the audience.
The Tourism Ministry is planning to introduce a special tourism package for senior citizens or known as the "Golden Third Age (G3A)" group, its new minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said.
She said focus should be given to this group as most of them had the time and money to spend on vacations.
"The industry should be creative in creating a tourism package that is suitable for this group," she said after opening the "Golden Third Age - Elegant and Healthy programme" at the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry here Saturday. Ng said two main factors should be considered in creating the suitable tourism package for the group, namely appropriate activities and nourishment.
"For instance, we cannot have mountain climbing activity lined up for this group and the food we provide should also suit their diet," she said.
The minister said the package would be offered to the senior citizens, both local and foreign.
She said the Tourism Ministry would also discuss and collaborate with other ministries to strengthen and further diversify the country's tourism products.
Earlier, Ng, accompanied by her husband, was thrown a surprise party for her 63rd birthday by the Women, Family and Community Ministry's staff and officers.
- BERNAMA
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Ng turns 63 as Tourism Minister
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11, 2009: There could not have been a better gift for Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen who celebrates her 63rd birthday today.
She has been given a new lease of life as Tourism Minister, from her previous portfolio as Women, Family and Community Development Minister. Dr Ng will be sworn in today together with the rest of the Cabinet. “I will give my very best to ensure the tourism industry reaches its peak and will make Malaysia the best tourist destination in the world,’’ she declared proudly.
Dr Ng was speaking at the launch of the Pass It On Read-A-Book campaign organised by Napoleon Hill Associates Malaysia at a shopping complex here yesterday. She was accompanied by husband Dr Chin Chee Sue, son Terence, daughter-in-law Trish Low and grandson Thomas. Earlier, she was given a splendid welcome as she walked into the programme venue when the organiser broke the good news of her appointment to the audience.
