Senses of Malaysia is now an award-winning publication for the second time running! In December 2011, we were thrilled to hear that SoM had been named Best International Tourism Publication at the Malaysia Tourism Awards 2011, picking up the prize for the second time running.

The Malaysia Tourism Awards, organised by Tourism Malaysia, take place every two years and since their inception in 1987 they have sought to recognise and reward the achievements of those who ‘excel in the development of our nation’s tourism’. There are 12 different award categories including Best Hotel services and Best Your Operator, and each has stringent criteria for judging.

Senses of Malaysia was nominated within the Innovative Tourism Magazine category where there are two awards: one for a Local Tourism Publication and one for International Tourism Publication, and there was much celebration at the SoM offices when, at the award ceremony held on 20 December 2011, our magazine was announced the winner!

We want to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to all our loyal readers, contributors as well as the team at The Expat Group, all of whom work very hard to make this magazine successful. We shall add the award to our trophy cabinet and let it inspire us to continue our mission to celebrate the beauty, heritage, culture and remarkable diversity of this intriguing country, providing information for both curious tourists and locals keen to learn more about their home.