{"id":46879,"date":"2025-08-21T10:43:37","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T03:43:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/en\/?p=46879"},"modified":"2025-08-21T14:00:06","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T07:00:06","slug":"malaysia-pdu-august-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/en\/malaysia-pdu-august-25\/","title":{"rendered":"Malaysia Product &#038; Destination Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"46879\" class=\"elementor elementor-46879\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b133d3f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b133d3f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d69a7bb elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d69a7bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Your next trip could change a village \u2014 and change you, too.<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This month, we\u2019re introducing new purposeful journeys: stay in homestays that keep rural traditions alive, explore wildlife lodges driving conservation and support island initiatives safeguarding marine life while empowering local communities. Every trip featured here comes with first-hand insights from our team on the ground, plus the latest hotel news across Malaysia so you can plan with confidence.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Key Takeaways:<\/b><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Products: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Wildlife, culture and community take centre stage in our latest experiences from Sarawak to Sabah.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hotels: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">In the heart of the city, our stays pair comfort with a true sense of place.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Destination News: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">Festivals and headline events from August to October promise vibrant experiences for those who plan ahead and Borneo&#8217;s premier jungle lodges are in high demand through 2026, so book early.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c52f1df e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c52f1df\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6977669 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6977669\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"71\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/left-transparent-300x71.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-34925\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/left-transparent-300x71.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/left-transparent.png 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d4a7cd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2d4a7cd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd470b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fd470b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Product updates<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25a1090 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"25a1090\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b42507c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b42507c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19c83a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"19c83a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ulu-Benggoh-Ngapuh-Lodge-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-46920\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ulu-Benggoh-Ngapuh-Lodge-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ulu-Benggoh-Ngapuh-Lodge-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ulu-Benggoh-Ngapuh-Lodge-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Ulu-Benggoh-Ngapuh-Lodge.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-606f4b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"606f4b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sarawak: Kg Nyegol with Semenggoh \u2013 Ngapuh Lodge<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34c9e79 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"34c9e79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\">2 Days \/ 1 Night<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07d86b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"07d86b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Barshall, our Operations Manager in Borneo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> says this is the kind of journey that lingers long after returning home\u2026 It begins at the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre, where semi-wild orangutans emerge from the trees, before continuing by boat across Bengoh Dam and into the heart of Bidayuh country. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the afternoon, visitors are welcomed at Ngapuh Lodge and invited to take part in a tree planting activity with the locals, creating a meaningful connection to this remarkable place. As night falls, gather around the table at Ngapuh Lodge, sharing stories with Bidayuh hosts with the forest humming in the background. The following morning promises a jungle trek to hidden waterfalls, culminating in a traditional bamboo-cooked lunch prepared right by the riverbank.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Highlights:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orangutan encounter at Semenggoh (optional)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scenic boat journey across Bengoh Dam<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locally-run rainforest lodge or guesthouse stay<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tree planting with Bidayuh hosts<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jungle trek to waterfalls &amp; riverside bamboo lunch<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dabb0ab elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"dabb0ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/tours\/malaysia\/kampung-nyegol-with-semenggoh-ngapuh-lodge\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Discover more<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90146dd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"90146dd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ee6e18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4ee6e18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/JSK-Mantanani_Joy-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-46924\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/JSK-Mantanani_Joy-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/JSK-Mantanani_Joy-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/JSK-Mantanani_Joy-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/JSK-Mantanani_Joy.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a21225e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a21225e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sabah: Mantanani Island \u2013 <br>A Sustainable Beach Escape<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-639d5a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"639d5a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\"> 4 Days \/ 3 Nights<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-835791c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"835791c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>When Joy, our Reservations Agent,<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> visited Mantanani Island, she came back saying it was \u201cbeyond expectations.\u201d Her days flowed between turquoise-water adventures and warm encounters with the island community \u2014 cycling to sunset lookouts, snorkelling over vibrant reefs and starting mornings with fresh island breakfasts. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Afternoons brought hands-on moments with locals, from turning plastic waste into purposeful creations to meeting women entrepreneurs crafting soaps and lip balms from coconuts. On quieter days, she wandered powdery beaches and watched sunsets that seemed to slow time. This isn\u2019t just a beach escape, it\u2019s a chance to give back while unwinding in one of Sabah\u2019s most beautiful settings.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Highlights:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scenic boat &amp; land transfers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 nights of full-board comfort at JSK Mantanani Island Resort<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresh island dining daily<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hands-on eco discovery with local villagers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose between adventures or pure relaxation<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1aa00cf elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"1aa00cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/tours\/malaysia\/mantanani-island-a-sustainable-beach-escape\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Discover more<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a70b7aa e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a70b7aa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4a5d1c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c4a5d1c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1b5004 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c1b5004\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sabah: Agro Stay at Sapulot<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfa1ea7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dfa1ea7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\">4 Days \/ 3 Nights<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-54cfb5c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"54cfb5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Alvin-Rosa-Orou-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-46922\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Alvin-Rosa-Orou-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Alvin-Rosa-Orou-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Alvin-Rosa-Orou-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Alvin-Rosa-Orou.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7fe8076 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"7fe8076\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/tours\/malaysia\/agro-stay-at-sapulot\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Discover more<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-508f40f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"508f40f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca5e63a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca5e63a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>When Alvin, our Product Executive &amp; Rosa, our Head of Inbound<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, explored Sapulot, they found more than a rural escape, they found a community-led journey that feeds the soul. In Keningau, local hosts take over: guiding visitors through farm life, sharing skills like traditional beading, weaving and tapai<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brewing, as well as cooking with ingredients grown just outside the guesthouse. Activities extend to fishing in village ponds and sampling ice cream made from fresh cocoa and tropical fruits. Evenings are marked by Murut music and dance. Every day here blends hands-on learning with the warmth of genuine hospitality.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 nights at Munor Aulai Guesthouse<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guided farm walks &amp; hands-on activities (nursery, planting, harvesting)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional beading, weaving &amp; tapai (rice wine) making<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fishing, cooking, and ice cream making from farm produce<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Murut cultural performances &amp; optional traditional tattoo sessions<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9602744 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9602744\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f62d956 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f62d956\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da0222a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"da0222a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"71\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/right-transparent-300x71.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-34926\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/right-transparent-300x71.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/right-transparent.png 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0dc125 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f0dc125\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hotel updates<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-318b0e6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"318b0e6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f83159 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4f83159\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/Hotel-section-PDU-raivcxwl1obi1px6gcg6keey7cawodhhf8wdb3mdtc.png\" title=\"Hotel section PDU\" alt=\"Hotel section PDU\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac8297f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ac8297f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e1d8caf e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e1d8caf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d2838e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d2838e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-medium\">Moxy Chinatown<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-254f0df elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"254f0df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-small\">Kuala Lumpur<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ec9402 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0ec9402\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd0b1f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd0b1f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moxy brings a youthful, design-forward energy to KL\u2019s bustling Chinatown, with compact but well-planned rooms, a rooftop bar and a lively lobby lounge. Located steps from hawker stalls and cultural landmarks, it\u2019s a great fit for urban explorers who like a social, central base. Steps away from street food stalls and heritage corners, it\u2019s perfect for guests who want modern comfort with the city\u2019s energy at their doorstep.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">320 rooms in a prime Chinatown location<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walkable access to food &amp; cultural landmarks<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great for short city stays<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern, playful interiors with a rooftop with skyline views<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal for younger couples, or groups on short city stays<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><a href=\"mailto:malaysia@exotravel.com\">Contact us<\/a> for more details.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1689a2 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f1689a2\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65429cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"65429cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"71\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/left-transparent-300x71.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-34925\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/left-transparent-300x71.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/left-transparent.png 850w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c56557 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c56557\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Destination News<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ebc9a0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5ebc9a0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86dd1b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86dd1b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">From August through October, Malaysia is buzzing with events and seasonal experiences that can add a whole new dimension to your clients\u2019 itineraries \u2014 whether they\u2019re visiting for the first time or returning for another Southeast Asian adventure.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Malaysia\u2019s Festive &amp; Cultural Highlights<\/strong><\/p><p><b>National Day<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">(31 Aug\u20131 Sep)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 00;\"> \u2013 Parades, performances and fireworks nationwide celebrate Malaysia\u2019s unity and diversity. City centres will be busier, offering travellers an energetic, patriotic atmosphere.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Hungry Ghost Festival<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 00;\">(6 Sep; 23 Aug\u201321 Sep lunar month)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\"> \u2013 Penang and other cultural hubs come alive with getai stage shows, puppet theatre and street offerings, a rare and colourful experience for visitors.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Events &amp; Seasonal Highlights<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><b>Tour de Langkawi<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 00;\">(28 Sep\u20135 Oct 2025)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 00;\"> \u2013 Malaysia\u2019s premier cycling race starts in Langkawi and winds through Fraser\u2019s Hill, Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Johor, before finishing in Sarawak. The route showcases Malaysia\u2019s diverse landscapes, from coastal roads to challenging highland climbs.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Plan ahead:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 00;\"> Expect rolling road closures and traffic delays in host locations during race days \u2014 especially in city centres and scenic highland routes.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><ul><li><b>Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix<\/b> <i><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\">(3\u20135 Oct 2025)<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 00;\"> \u2013 The 2025 race shifts to early October, drawing motorsport fans from around the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Plan ahead:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\"> Room availability may be limited, and hotels may apply stricter cancellation and payment policies during this period.\u00a0 Please contact our team in advance for any bookings over this period.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Plan Ahead: Limited Availability for Borneo\u2019s Top Lodges<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 00;\">Sukau, Danum Valley, Tabin and Kinabatangan remain some of Borneo\u2019s most sought-after stays and demand for 2026 is already outpacing supply, with some dates limited or sold out as early as Q1. To secure preferred rooms and dates, we recommend booking at least <\/span><b>12 months in advance.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 00;\"> For more options without sacrificing the experience, consider <\/span><b>May\u2013June<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 500;\"> or <\/span><b>October\u2013November<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 00;\">, when wildlife encounters and rainforest conditions are equally rewarding. With the high season underway, our teams across Malaysian Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia are ready to help lock in these rare stays and ensure your guests experience the region at its very best.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Cross-Border Transfers: New Procedure for Singapore\u2013Malaysia Routes<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective immediately, all transfers from Singapore to Malaysia will require a vehicle change at the border due to new regulations.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guests will travel within Singapore in a Singapore-licensed vehicle.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the border, they will meet our Malaysian service provider, who will continue the journey onward.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Guest notes:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luggage must be collected and carried through immigration.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Processing times vary (expect longer waits on weekends and holidays).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Covered walkways are available in case of rain.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vehicle type and configuration may differ between segments, even within the same booked category.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EXO Travel Malaysia is working closely with partners on both sides to ensure a smooth and reliable process.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Power Bank Safety Update Onboard Flights<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting 1 April 2025, <\/span><b>AirAsia <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">has introduced new rules for carrying power banks:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No charging or use onboard during any phase of the flight.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carry-on only \u2014 keep with you or in the seat pocket, not in checked baggage or overhead compartment storage.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individually packed (sealed pouch, plastic bag or original packaging) to prevent short circuits.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Items over 100Wh (up to 160Wh) require airline approval at check-in before boarding.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These measures are designed to uphold the highest safety standards for all passengers.<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>National Day at the Office<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">August brought splashes of colour to our offices as Singapore and Malaysia marked their National Days. In Singapore, the team turned up in red and white, while in Malaysia, the team donned their traditional attire \u2014 a cheerful reminder of the pride and diversity that run through our EXO family.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a15728c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a15728c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PDU-National-Day-all-offices-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-46944\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PDU-National-Day-all-offices-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PDU-National-Day-all-offices-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PDU-National-Day-all-offices-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/PDU-National-Day-all-offices.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b4b24f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9b4b24f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Holiday Schedule<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-59ddfad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"59ddfad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please be advised that during the upcoming national holidays, some departments will experience reduced staffing, which may lead to slightly slower response times.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our Customer Care and Operations teams will continue to be fully available 24\/7 for urgent support. We appreciate your understanding and continued partnership.<\/span><\/p><p><b>EXO Malaysia (Borneo &amp; Peninsular Offices):<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>31 August (Sunday)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 National Day<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>1 September (Monday)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 National Day Replacement Holiday<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>15 September (Monday)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Additional PH before Malaysia Day<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>16 September (Tuesday) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Malaysia Day<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>20 October (Monday)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Deepavali\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>EXO Singapore:<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>20 October (Monday)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Deepavali\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Annual EXO Malaysia &amp; EXO Singapore Team building 2025: Office Closure Notice<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please be informed that our offices will be closed for our annual EXO Malaysia &amp; EXO Singapore team-building and EXO Culture Day on the following dates:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>11 December (Thursday)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Closed\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>12 December (Friday)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Closed<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>13 December (Saturday)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Weekend Closure (as usual)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Response times will be delayed; however, our Customer Care and Operations ground teams will remain available 24\/7 to assist with any urgent matters.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24\/7 Urgent Emergency Contact Only EXO Malaysia:<\/span><\/span><\/p><p><b>Peninsular Malaysia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> +60 12 252 3090 | <\/span><b>Email<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:opskul.my@exotravel.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">opskul.my@exotravel.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Borneo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: +60 13 881 9332 | <\/span><b>Email<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:opsbki.my@exotravel.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">opsbki.my@exotravel.com<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><b>Malaysia<\/b> <b>Customer Care<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:customercare.my@exotravel.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">customercare.my@exotravel.com<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24\/7 Urgent Emergency Contact Only EXO Singapore:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/span><b>Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: +65 806-67499 | <\/span><b>Email<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:singaporeoperations@exotravel.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">singaporeoperations@exotravel.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc9160d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fc9160d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9eec6d8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9eec6d8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78708f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"78708f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/July-24-MPU-square-AC-5-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-39115\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/July-24-MPU-square-AC-5-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/July-24-MPU-square-AC-5-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/July-24-MPU-square-AC-5-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.exotravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/July-24-MPU-square-AC-5.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be627bb e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"be627bb\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8802d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"a8802d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f085186 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f085186\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0Ilaria Coco<\/p><h4>Product Manager<\/h4><h4>EXO Malaysia &amp; 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