World Tourism Organisation of the United Nations (UNWTO) Malaysia was ranked ninth place frequently visited tourist destinations in the world, a year ago.Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen said the 2009 was good year for the tourism industry in Malaysia, though it was a difficult year for global tourism.
"The tourism industry of Malaysia in 2009 to contribute RM1 billion a week for our economy, providing employment to over one million people.
"It is a government commitment to ensure the country's tourism industry continues to grow and provide the best experience for all travelers from all over the world," he said in his speech at the Colours 1 Malaysia 2010 at Dataran Merdeka diKuala Lumpur, last night.
While the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin consented to officiate the annual program organized by the Ministry of Tourism, which highlight various aspects of cultural, ethnic and traditional society through street performances, music and dance.
Arrival of King Tuanku Mizan and Tuanku Nur Zahirah Queen celebrated by Ng and Minister of Information Communication and Culture, Datuk Seri Rais Yatim.
Colorful event is presented with different themes and concepts in a grand-glorious than previous years according to taglinenya "Parade of Tourism Malaysia's greatest."
Colours 1 Malaysia this year show the procession in five selected zones on the inap of rural tourism products, festival food and fruits, mega sales and shopping locations, islands, resorts and beautiful beaches and eco-tourism.
Three ethnic groups represented in the country are also performed by the respective Aboriginal (traditional dancing), Chinese (traditional Chinese dance) and India (Indian traditional dance).
Also held is the largest show west of DENR in Malaysia with the involvement of 5.500 participants and recorded in the Malaysia Book Of Records as the best performing participants.
- Bernama
