MALAYSIA AIRLINES: CHINA IS TOP TRAVEL DESTINATION

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Cities in China top the list of
travellers' five favourite destinations with Beijing heading the list at the
3-day MATTA (Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents) Fair which ends
Sunday.

London is a close second, followed by Shanghai, Kunming and Sydney, said
Malaysia Airlines in a statement.

Malaysia Airlines Senior General Manager, Sales, Datuk Bernard Francis said,
"China has always been a top attraction, and we have kept fares low to
Malaysians' all time favourite destinations to attract more customers.

"Sales has been encouraging and we are optimistic of hitting our sales
target of RM25 million."

All inclusive one way air fares to Beijing start from RM720; London,
RM1,450; Shanghai, RM640; Kunming, RM470 and Sydney, RM960.

Attractively priced four days/ three nights halal packages to the top five
destinations are also available with MASholidays with prices to Kunming starting
from RM1,410 per person.

Bookings and purchases can be made at the fair itself, participating travel
agents, website, www.malaysiaairlines.com, ticketing offices and call centres.

-- BERNAMA