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Proposal for Annual Company Trip

Introduction For the past 15 years, the company Sport, Social and Recreational Committee (SSRC) had been organising various trip across the country. The annual event is a way for the company to show gratitude towards its employees for their continuous support and contribution. Moreover, this activity aimed to keep the momentum of the company going and enhanced the company productivity for years to come and also help in building stronger relationship among the staff. This year, our company SSRC will be organising a company annual trip for the coming December school holiday. The propose date for this trip will be on 4 th November to 6th November 2009. We have come out with two places of interest with the given budget and consideration. The two places are Freedom Island of Langkawi or known as Pulau Langkawi and Peaceful Highland of Cameron or known as Cameron Highland. Rational This trip promotes our company value that enhanced on work-life balance in our life style. Furthermore, this trip will strengthen the relationship among employees and their family members. Objective 1. To give the employees a break from their hectic working life. 2. To give the employees to spend a quality time with their family and friends. 3. To build greater and stronger relationship among the staff 4. As a sign of gratitude and appreciation from the company to their employees for their continuous support and contribution for the year. 5. To gain more knowledge and new experience from the trip. Target of the group 50 adults and 18 children.

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Places of choices LANGKAWI ISLAND

Langkawi Island is the largest of multitude of island that lie of the cost of Kedah state, in the far northwest of Peninsular Malaysia. Langkawi is a versatile holiday destination with world class infrastructure and facilities like a modern international airport, excellent roads, state of the art marinas, duty free shopping malls, hotels from high class to budget hotels and many more places of attraction. Brimming with culture, mysteries, legend and an abundance of natural scenery, Langkawi is the perfect gateway for families or friends who are looking for a pleasant holiday. To get there, visitors can travel by ferry or by air. Visitors travelling by ferry have to drive to Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis. Both pit stops are the main take-off points for ferry to 2

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Langkawi. The journey from Johor to Kuala Perlis takes about nine hours. After arrive at Kuala Perlis, tourist have to travel for another hour to Pulau Langkawi with ferry. Visitors also can travel by provides direct air services from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Langkawi. Activities and events As mention above, Langkawi provides a lot of activities for adults and children. Visitors can go to the historical places, beaches and waterfalls. There are also another exciting activities can be done there. The SSRC had chosen the suitable places to be visited during this 3 days trip. 1. Langkawi cable car. The station located within the Oriental Village Complex. Savour the fascinating vies of the Andaman Sea and Langkawi Island atop a 360-degree compass platform. The Cable-Car is a must-do when you visit Langkawi. The Oriental Village, which is a stones throw away from Pantai Kok, is where you purchase tickets to ride a cable-car that takes you up to the peak of Mat Cincang Mountain. Sitting in the cable-car as it climbs up hundreds of meters into the air is a highly exhilarating experience, but not one for the fainthearted. As you go up, the air becomes cooler and the wind begins to blow past you strongly. The cable-car reaches a first platform where you alight and board another cable car that takes you to the main observatory platform on the peak. Once at the peak, you get a fantastic view of Langkawi Island and Andaman Sea. On another corner a short walk away, is a steel bridge suspended between two mountains which you can cross and experience the rush of the wind blowing between the two rock faces. 2. Underwater World Langkawi The Underwater World Langkawi in Pantai Tengah is a treasure trove of marine life. Visitors will get a chance to walk through a tunnel that teems with fish at the sides and view various aquatic and tropical creatures. Thousands of tropical and marine fish species are housed here in an elaborate display of tanks and corals. Among the marvellous creatures on display are leopard sharks, trigger fish, sting rays, clown fish and moray 3

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eels. Besides the fishes housed in aquariums, the Underwater World also has a dry section where birds and mammals are displayed in open-air enclosures. They include macaws, otters, snakes and marmosets. The Underwater World is a definite must-visit for visitors to Langkawi! The children will enjoy the activity in this place very much.

3. Oriental village The Oriental Village was specially design and crafted to provide anew concept in resort duty-free shopping. More than 30 speciality outlets offer a diverse variety and range of brands and products. 4. Tanjung Rhu Beach Tanjung Rhu, located in the north, is also known as the Casuarina Beach for its abundance of Casuarina trees rather than the usual palms and coconuts. Tanjung Rhu is sheltered by the curve of the bay while its waters are shallow and warm. Life here is low, relaxed and soothing, perfect for a therapeutic getaway. During the low tide, it is also possible to walk across a sandbank to some nearby islands; Pulau Pasir and Pulau Gasing. It is a perfect place for a picnic, this wide sandy beaches offers unmatched pristine tranquillity. 5. Mahsuri Mausoleum A white marble mausoleum marks the spot where Mahsuri lies buried. It is situated in a village amidst paddy field. It is also bears testimony to the powerful effect Mahsuri had and still has on this island. A village house on stilts, documenting the family history of Mahsuri, as well as displaying lifestyles of historical Langkawi, like ancient tools, artefacts and music can be found on the grounds of the mausoleum. 6. Air Hangat The spot where the hot water thrown by the fending giants spilled onto the ground turned into a hot spring. This hot spring has long been revered by folks in Langkawi as avenerable fountain of myriad cures. 7. Laman Padi

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The Laman Padi, or Rice Garden, is a special place where you can learn all about the cultivation of this humble grain. There is a museum and a small paddy field on the grounds where you can learn about rice and its role as Southeast Asias staple food. Finally, theres a nice restaurant with ambience that cooks some lovely dishes using rice. 8. Dataran Helang Dataran Lang, or Eagle Square, is a huge monument in the shape of a sea-eagle in pre-flight pose perched on some rocks. This huge 12-meter high statue greets visitors who come to Kuah by ferry as they ride to the jetty. The eagle is symbolic of Langkawi Island as its name derives from the Malay word for eagle. The square is a landscaped area with ponds, terraces and bridges, making it a nice place to take a stroll and admire the view of the sea. It is a cool place for people to relax and revel the scenery of the sea as the ferries ply across the harbour of Jetty Kuah. 9. Langkawi Wildlife Park The world of birds and nature with hundreds of the planets rarest and most beautiful feathered-creatures can be seen here. Visitors can stroll through tropical landscaped garden showcasing well over 3000 birds of some 150 different species from all around the globe. The Advantages 1. Provide lots of activities for adults and kids. 2. Many historical and legendary places can be visited during the trip. 3. Affordable prices for food and entrance fee. 4. It is a duty free island so visitors can buy things cheaper than other places. 5. It has a lot of beaches for recreation. 6. Get the chance to view the sunset at Gunung Mat Cincang. 7. Get the chance to travel by ferry. The Disadvantages 1. The sea maybe rough at that season. 2. The place will be pack with the tourists especially during school holiday. 3. There would be traffic congestion and degradation of its pristine environment. 5

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4. Limited activities if the weather is not fine. 5. The trip takes longer hours. Budget The estimated cost for the trip to Langkawi Island is RM 24,900. This cost include the transportation, hotel, cuisine, first aid, photography, documentation and miscellaneous. Financial implications for this event are as listed below. Categories Details a) 2 buses to Langkawi RM 2,800 x 2 buses b) 2 buses in Langkawi RM 700 x 2 buses x 2 days c) Ferry Adult = 50 x RM 15 Children =18 x RM 10 Bay View Hotel Langkawi 3 days 2 nights (including breakfast) 15 rooms (superior) RM 240 x 15 Accommodation 10 rooms (standard) RM 180 x 10 Extra 10 beds RM 50 x 10 RM 120 x 50 (adults) RM 90 x 18 (children) RM 1,800 Total RM 5,600

Transportation

RM 2,800

RM 750 RM 180

RM 3,600

Cuisine First Aid Photography and documentation Miscellaneous

RM 500 RM 6,000 RM 1,620 RM 200 RM 350 RM 1500 RM 24,900

TOTAL *Any entrance fees are not included.

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CAMERON HIGHLAND

Cameron Highlands is one of the most popular highlands retreat around Malaysia losing out only to Genting Highlands. With about 300,000 visitors yearly and growing, it stands to pass that Cameron Highlands has a charm of its own with its Tudor architecture style buildings, tea plantation with its soothing greenery and breathtaking scenery, not to mention some old favourite English pastime of having afternoon tea and scones with Devonshire cream. Of course with its growing popularity, it is not without its downside like traffic congestion and degradation of its pristine environment. Located in the center of vast mountain range that cuts across Peninsular Malaysia, the Cameron Highlands offer visitors a chance to spend their vacation in the cool of the highlands and peaceful sceneries abound in this green environment. It is also a heaven of vegetables and flowers. To get there, from North South Expressway, exit the expressway at Tapah and then proceed via route 59 straight along the way to the highlands. The estimated time to reach is in 1 hour 30 minutes. Alternatively, visitors can also exit the expressway at Simpang Pulai Ipoh and proceed via a new route 145 to Cameron Highlands along the way to the top.

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Activities and events Cameron Highlands also provide a lot of activities that suitable for adults and children. Visitors can go to the vegetables farm, Boh Tea Plantation, Strawberry Park, Museum and Galleries and many more. 1. Vegetables Farm. Vegetable farms are located throughout the highlands and most of the farms allow visitors in. The bus can drive up to Tringkap or Kuala Terla to get a roadside view of the larger vegetable farms. Due to the increasing tourist arrivals, there have been smaller farms cropping up all over the highlands. These farms produce everything from flowers and vegetables to strawberries. These are primarily for walk in tourists. The other bigger farms which produce vegetables for the nation's consumptions are usually not on the tourist map and are located in the interiors or Kuala Terla and Bertam Valley. 2. Tea Plantations This is one of the main attractions that have got to be in list. We can visit the factories to learn about the tea making process. Visitors can also sit down and enjoy a cup of tea at the caf. In this trip, we choose to visit the Cameron Valley Tea Plantation. 3. Strawberry Park Strawberry Park is the most popular place to visit in Cameron. Visitors will get the opportunity to see and buy the strawberries in a very reasonable price. Some strawberry farm will offer you to pluck the strawberries on your own and charge you according to the weight. Strawberry farms can be found almost everywhere in Cameron Highlands. Therefore, we choose to visit Big Red Strawberry Farm and Healthy Strawberry Farm for the trip. 4. Museum and Galleries

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The local Museum is Time Tunnel Gallery. A lot of photos depicting the past are from personal collections of the local whos been here since the pre-war days. During the trip, visitors can learn and gain new knowledge about the historical of Cameron Highlands. 5. Night Market The night market in Cameron is very happening. A lot of things you can buy here. This is a must go place in Cameron Highlands. You can find all the produce of Cameron Highlands sold in one place. 6. Flower Nurseries Cameron Highlands is the leading producer of fresh flower in Malaysia. This trip will bring us to Bertam Valley and flower nursery in Kampung Raja. 7. Butterflies Centres Seeing a butterfly in the open is a rare sight these days. Get a chance to see many different species of butterflies in Kea Farm Area. The children will enjoy this activity very much. 8. Bee Farms There are three honey bee farms in the highlands that can be visited by the tourists. The popular Bee Farms are Highland Honey Bee Farm, Cameron Tringkap Bee Farm and Ee Feng Gu Honey Bee Farm. Visitors can learn about bees and honey production during this trip. You can also buy various products from honey here. The Advantages 1. Far away from hectic city life. 2. The scenery is mesmerizing and beautiful. 3. Suitable activities for nature lover. 4. First hand experience on strawberry and tea plantation. 5. Feel the freshness of variety foreign fruits and vegetables. The Disadvantages 1. The road trip is risky and hazardous. 2. The place will be pack with the tourists especially during school holiday. 9

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3. Some people may get shock due to rapid temperature changes. 4. Limited activities for children. 5. The journey might make some people unwell. Budget The estimated cost for the trip to Cameron Highlands is RM 31,500. This cost include the transportation, hotel, cuisine, first aid, photography, documentation and miscellaneous. Financial implications for this event are as listed below.

Categories Transportation

Details a) 2 buses to Cameron Highlands RM 2,000 x 2 buses x 2 days Pines Resort 3 days 2 nights (including breakfast) 15 rooms (superior) RM 380 x 15 10 rooms (standard) RM 250 x 10 Extra 10 beds RM 50 x 10 RM 200 x 50 (adults) RM 150 x 18 (children)

Total RM 8,000

Accommodation

RM 5,700

RM 2,500

Cuisine First Aid Photography and documentation Miscellaneous

RM 700 RM 10,000 RM 2700 RM 200 RM 250 RM 1500 RM 31,550

TOTAL

*Any entrance fees are not included.

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Conclusion The two places mention above are the most visited places in our country. Nevertheless, for our company trip, Langkawi Island is the most suitable place to be visited. This is due to the fact that Langkawi Island offers a lot of activities that suitable for families and friends. All the employees and their family can enjoy this trip and visit the historical and legendary places in Langkawi. They can also enjoy themselves by shopping in this duty free island. Langkawi is a versatile holiday destination with world class infrastructure and facilities like a modern international airport, excellent roads, state of the art marinas, duty free shopping malls, hotels from high class to budget hotels and many more places of attraction. Even though Cameron Highland is a nice place to visit and offer visitors a chance to spend their vacation in the cool of the highlands and peaceful sceneries abound in this green environment but the trip to the highlands is quite risky and dangerous. The children might be unwell due to the road trip and rapid temperature changes. The activities provided are too limited for children and suitable only for adults. The cost to Cameron Highlands is more expensive compared to Langkawi Island because of the food and accommodation price. We hope this proposal is reviewed and we are looking forward to bring the staff to Langkawi Island during this coming annual trip for the company.

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