KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian travel marketplace LokaLocal welcomes visitors from around the world to experience out-of-the-guidebook neighbourhoods and activities in Malaysia, hosted by passionate locals.
With over 500 tours and activities across Malaysia, travellers can choose to join heritage walks, cooking classes, dining experiences, cultural workshops and eco adventures that showcase the local sights, sounds and scents.
Amongst them, travellers can enjoy batik painting, shadow puppet making, private home dining in a local’s home, gastronomy tours and visiting unique destinations such as Kuala Sepetang in Perak and Sabak Bernam in Selangor.
At the same time, each experience leaves a positive impact on the local community, as hosts are empowered to earn an extra income, preserve their culture and share their hobby.
“The true wonder of Malaysia is not just in the places, but in the people,” said Rachael Lum, Content and Marketing Lead of LokaLocal at World Travel Market 2019, London. “We encourage local experts to leverage on our digital platform to showcase their unique skills and stories, thus going global by staying local.”
“In other countries, you can find craft lessons, gastronomy workshops and even tours inspired by local legends or popular film. There is plenty of equally unique and inspiring experiences you can find in a country like Malaysia if you take a closer look.”
The online platform also offers such as transportation and group bookings.
LokaLocal will be moving forward in early 2020 by expanding to several countries in Southeast Asia, unlocking many more local experiences in multiple cities across the region. The mobile app will also be available by end of February so travellers can explore like a local anytime, anywhere.
