Bangkok--7 Jun--Malaysia Tourism
Malaysia held the first and ever largest space touring show in the world!!!!! “The International Aerospace Adventure Expo 2007” During July 28 -August 7, 2007
Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board announced its one of the top 5-mega events ever in Malaysia to celebrate Visit Malaysia Year 2007. The Malaysia International Aerospace Adventure 2007 (MIA 2007) which will be held in Kuala Lumpur from July 28th , 2007 to August 7th 2007.
The main attraction of the aerospace adventure is the US$2 billion Russian BURAN Space Shuttle, measuring 36 meters with a wingspan of 24 meters, the BURAN weighs 105 tones and can be blasted into space in less than 60 seconds. The presence of the BURAN offers a sure success for the show making a historical first for Malaysia as its host. Malaysia has renovated the old Terminal 1 of Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, Subang as an aerospace exhibition
The visitors from around the world and Southeast Asia will experience the show that will take up an exhibition floor space of 200,000 square feet with an opportunity to enrich the knowledge of aerospace technology through Launch Experience Theatre, Space Artifact Gallery, Astronaut Training Show, Lunar Landing Show, Astronaut Fitness Tests, Mars Exploration and Simulators and others.
“The Astro Buran is ‘snow-storm’ for Russian. It is the only authentic space shuttle on public display on a world wide scale. .The Buran is no longer in use for shuttle purposes and has since been converted into a display shuttle. Malaysia brought extraordinary experience to Asia as the first time ever. During the 3 - month period of exhibition, the visitors from all around the region and world will enjoy and enrich their knowledge beyond imagination. To celebrate the 50th celebration of Nationhood in year 2007, Malaysia marked the first footprint as the leader of science technology in Asia. We believe that this will be another attraction for both children and parents visiting Malaysia” Ms. Rubiah Zainal , Director of Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board Thailand Office revealed
Background Information: Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board
Visit Malaysia Year 2007 is the year that Malaysia celebrates its 50th anniversary as an independent nation. The year will be filled with over 240 exciting events that feature the culture and heritage, festivals, parades, fiestas, sports and more.
Malaysia forecasts RM44.5 billion (or Baht 445 billion) in tourist receipts and arrival of 20.1 million tourists from all over the world. By year 2010, Malaysia expects to welcome 24.6 million tourist arrivals and RM59.4 billion (Baht 594 billion) of tourist receipts.
The country’s tourism tagline, “Malaysia Truly Asia” is to present that Malaysia is the country of varied attractions and multi-racial composition.
For more information, please contact Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board
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