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The City of Kuala Lumpur, popularly named K L, has the last decade become one of the most vital cities in Asia. It has booming economy and the vitality of expanding cities. K L is not only a financial centre in the Far East, but also a unique city for tourism that offers first class attractions, entertainment and shopping facilities. A world class capital with all facilities you can expect!

The capital of Malaysia is a clean, safe, top modern cosmopolitan city, that has not forgotten it´s old heritage. Here you can see some of the world’s most breathtaking modern skyscrapers, inspired by the unique style of Malay architecture, next to some colonial buildings, which means that the city also retains much of its old character and local colour.

Kuala Lumpur is an ethnically diverse city with well-educated, multicultural, multilingual inhabitants. Even if the official language is Bahasa Malay, most people speak good English. The English language is a compulsory subject in all schools. If you will see how East meet West and stay in harmony, go to Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia!

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The association formulates strategic events that help to develop the industry by making Kuala Lumpur a popular tourist destination amongst Malaysians and internationally

The Kuala Lumpur Tourism Association (KLTA) is the oldest tourism industry association in the country. Established in 1963, the KLTA represented most of the industry players in the country at the time. This was because Kuala Lumpur was the main hub of tourism activity in the then newly formed Malaysia. Over the years the industry has grown and developed in all corners of our nation, necessitating more nationalized organizations to meet the requirements of the nationwide industry players. 

Today, Kuala Lumpur is still seen as a major gateway to the country and has recorded high tourist arrivals making it one of the most visited cities in the world. Given the importance of the city as an international tourist destination, the role of the KLTA is multi-pronged. Made up by industry players, its core objectives are to ensure that the industry thrives and grows in an increasingly fast-paced and changing world. 

The KLTA provides KL based industry players with a common platform to network and engage with all Kuala Lumpur tourism industry stakeholders. The association formulates strategic events that help to develop the industry by making Kuala Lumpur a popular tourist destination amongst Malaysians and internationally. 

The KLTA also serves as an intermediary between the industry players and other tourism stakeholders such as other tourism associations, government agencies and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture.  

THE OBJECTIVES OF THE KLTA

Promote kuala lumpur.

The KLTA serves to promote Kuala Lumpur as a desirable tourist destination amongst both domestic and foreign tourists. This would include running creative events and campaigns that reach out to potential visitors to Kuala Lumpur.

Develop Industry Standards

The KLTA plays a role in developing and promoting the highest in industry standards for members as well as all tourism industry players in Kuala Lumpur. This would include providing industry related training programs for tourism professionals to keep abreast with the latest trends and developments on the global scene. Promoting high level of service culture amongst members is a key objective of the Association.

Develop Tourism Products

To work with members and industry stakeholders in developing new and exciting tourism products that will help to position Kuala Lumpur as an exciting city to visit. The KLTA serves as a catalyst to building collaborations between tourism product providers.

Provide A Common Platform

The KLTA provides a platform for discourse and industry engagement. Be it through regular events or through our publications, members of the KLTA have an avenue to engage with key industry stakeholders including Kuala Lumpur City Hall, The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, and Tourism Malaysia.

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KL TOWER, KUALA LUMPUR – Your Complete Guide

KL Tower is one of the most impressive sights in Kuala Lumpur, and a must visit attraction for any visitors to the city. Standing at 421 meters, the tower can be seen from all over the city. While the nearby Petronas Twin Towers are a natural drawcard for visitors and locals alike, KL Tower, in my opinion, has even better panoramic views!

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KL Tower, or Menara Kuala Lumpur Tower, is a telecommunications tower in Kuala Lumpur city. It stands at an impressive height of 421 meters, and is ranked the 7th tallest tower in the world. This is not to be confused with the “tallest buildings”, “tallest structures”, etc. The actual tallest “Tower” in the world is the Tokyo Skytree in Japan.

Construction on KL Tower began in 1991, and was completed in 1996. It is built on the beautiful Bukit Nanas, a hill in central Kuala Lumpur that is also home to several other tourist attractions, all of which can be visited as part of a trip to KL Tower.

Many visitors to KL Tower, myself included, will wonder at why it is only 421 Meters tall, yet from the Sky Deck you seem to be looking down upon the 451.6 meter tall Petronas Twin Towers . The reason for this is that KL Tower sits upon a hill, making its height an actual 515 meters above sea level. There is no wonder that I consider it to have the best views in Kuala Lumpur!

When you arrive at KL Tower, you will have the options for different tours of the tower itself. Each has a different price attached, and it is better to be prepared for this, rather than standing at the ticket window trying to decide.

Basically, you can buy a ticket to the Observation Deck, or go all the way with a ticket to the Sky Deck, which includes admission to the Observation Deck, as well as photos in the Sky Box. I will explain a little more about each a bit later in this Guide to KL Tower.

You can also bundle your ticket with admission to a few of the other attractions around the hill at the base of KL Tower. They can be fun add on’s, to make the most of your day.

Here are the ticket prices at time of writing. (2022)

Observation Deck

• International Visitor: RM 49 Adult, RM 29 Child
• Malaysian Visitor: RM 30 Adult, RM 20 Child

Sky Deck (Includes Observation Deck and Sky Box)

• International Visitor: RM 99 Adult, RM 52 Child
• Malaysian Visitor: RM 71 Adult, RM 37 Child

Observation Deck + Upside Down House

• International Visitor: RM 55 Adult, RM 36 Child
• Malaysian Visitor: RM 36 Adult, RM 26 Child

Observation Deck + Mini Zoo

• International Visitor: RM 66 Adult, RM 47 Child
• Malaysian Visitor: RM 47 Adult, RM 38 Child

Observation Deck + Blue Coral Aquarium

• International Visitor: RM 52 Adult, RM 31Child
• Malaysian Visitor: RM 31 Adult, RM 22 Child

Observation Deck and XD Theatre

All the combination ticket options above are able to be customized to include the Sky Deck instead of the Observation Deck. Make an enquiry on the day.

This isn’t as easy as getting to Petronas Twin Towers, as they are located at KLCC. While in Kuala Lumpur, I was reminded of the saying, “all roads lead to Rome”. In KL, it almost seems as if everything leads to KLCC. It is a very easy place to find.

Not so much for KL Tower, and Bukit Nanas that it sits on top of. The good news? KL Tower isn’t actually too far from anything, so getting there isn’t that much of a hassle. In fact, I visited the tower on two occasions, and both times I walked from KLCC. it is only about 20 – 25 minutes, and mostly flat or downhill. Just make sure that when you reach the entrance at the bottom of Bukit Nanas, that you either take the shuttle up to the Tower, or the stairs that are hidden behind the signs as you enter. They cut the uphill slog down considerably.

Grab and Taxi would be the next choice, and you can get them to take you all the way to the base of the tower, so that makes it really easy.

If you want to take public transport, the best two options would be Bus 79, U24 stop Menara KL.

Otherwise, jump on the monorail and head to the Bukit Nanas station.

Neither option are perfect, however, as you still have a walk ahead of you, and have to get up the hill to the tower itself.

What to expect at KL Tower

Once you arrive at the foot of the tower, you will head toward the stairs through a small security gate. This is a simple Xray such as you might walk through at the airport, although without all the bells and whistles. Proceed up the stairs to the first level, where you will find a ticket counter, and a small bank of self service ticket machines. If there is a line for the counter, then I can tell you that the self service is very easy to use. As a matter of fact, when I was there, the attendant offered to help and did it all for me. So much for self service!

All you really have to do here is choose what ticket package you require. The best is to pay the RM 99 for the Sky Deck access, which also gives access to the Observation Deck and Sky Box. Even if you are not interested in these, the Sky Deck gives the very best, uninterrupted views of the city and surrounds. And that is why you are there, right?

Take your ticket and head to the line into the tower. Your ticket will be checked by an attendant, and you will be directed to the appropriate elevator. It’s as simple as that.

I was rather taken aback at the lack of security and how relaxed everything is at KL Tower. Especially after being at Petronas Twin Towers, and having to jump through many more hoops, security everywhere, Xray machines etc etc. It seems like KL Tower is the poor cousin in the scenario, and all the attention is given to the Twin Towers. Which is wrong, as KL Tower is such a wonderful experience. I couldn’t help but draw comparisons to the similar scenario between Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Tower.

On the level you buy your tickets, there are a few restaurants and gift shops. Keep this in mind if you are looking for lunch afterwards, because the café up top, and especially the Atmosphere 360 Restaurant, were made for those that arrived in a Lamborghini, not by bus.

One thing you should be aware of before heading to KL Tower, is that access to the Sky Deck and the Sky Boxes are weather dependent. During bad weather, and especially storms with lightning, they will be closed. So check before you go.

If you got a ticket for the Sky Deck, then your elevator will take you there, though you may stop first at the Observation Deck to drop off some passengers. Once at the Sky Deck, head to your left where you will scan your ticket again, and head through a door onto the Deck itself.

This observation platform is amazing. Simply put, it is an open air deck that runs completely around the top of the Tower, giving mostly uninterrupted views of the city and surrounds. On a clear day you can see for miles!

The edge of the deck is protected by a glass fence, plastered with warnings not to lean on it. I don’t know why you would really want to, even though beyond the fence is a smaller wire fence and a bit of infrastructure anyway.

Make your way around the deck and take photos as you go. I was able to use my Insta360 on selfie stick, which was great, seeing as at Petronas Twin Towers it is against the rules to take selfie sticks or tripods up the tower. You can get some really amazing photos from this tower, and can do so without having to peer through glass to do it. Panoramas are great too, without window struts to break the shot apart.

Midway around the tower, on either side, are two Sky Box’s. These are glass boxes that you can get inside of to take some pretty great photos feeling like you are in mid air. Be aware that there might be a decent sized line up though, and security are strict. You will have to take off your shoes to enter the box, and the time taken to do so eats into your actual allocated time IN the box. So at the end, you may get some very rushed shots.

This is ok, seeing as you already paid for the use of the box. My tip is to get up the tower early, and on a weekday to cut down crowds. I have been up there during periods with hardly anyone else, but I think that is luck more than really good management. And EVERYONE wants a shot for the Gram in that box!

One of the boxes faces the Petronas Twin Towers, and is obviously the most popular box. The second faces what was once just boring city, albeit with great views. Now, though, it also faces the new Merdeka 118, the second highest building in the world. So why not opt for that, rather than the shot everyone else is getting?

Also up top you will find a small café, that is bound to be packed out, if it is open at all. It is located right next to the “Petronas” box, so personally I stayed right away from it.

Once you are finished on the Sky Deck, you can head down to the Observation Deck. To be truthful, once you have seen the views from upstairs, you get a little “blah” with seeing it all from lower and through glass. Even the big binoculars didn’t really entice me.

I personally opted on my last visit to just skip it and head straight back to the bottom. There are a lot more people on the observation deck, as you have all those that just opted for the cheaper ticket as well. So more people equals more crowd, and that means more people trying to catch the lift. Fun times.

Once again, with the lack of security, on my last visit there weren’t even lift attendants for the trip down. I called the lift myself, and with a few others just made our way down and out of the tower!

Once at the bottom, you emerge among the restaurants once again, and pass by a couple of gift shops. Have a good look around, and if you bought a combination ticket with another attraction, you can head there back down the stairs you came up.

One note about the Atmosphere 360 Revolving Restaurant. Personally I have not been up there and eaten. From all reports, and I can only imagine, it is expensive. Check it out if you like, and maybe you can let me know!

In recent times, the local tourism board have done their best to try and promote tourism to KL Tower. In my opinion, the views speak for themselves, but with everyone going to the more popular Petronas Twin Towers across the way, I can understand their thinking.

This is why Bukit Nanas has now become home to several other attractions. All of these can be combined with a tour of the tower itself as a “Combo Package”. See the pricing above for further details.

For now, let’s take a look at what there is to offer in the immediate vicinity of KL Tower.

• The Canopy Walk through KL Forest Eco Park – This impressive walkway is made from 200 meters of suspension bridges that stretch above the rainforest that covers Bukit Nanas. Try this walk when you leave the tower, and you can exit the Eco Park at the road entrance below.
• The Mini Zoo – This small but fun little petting zoo is great for the kids, both big and small. Have the chance to get up close and personal with rabbits, llamas, parrots, and even hang a couple of pythons around your neck!
• The Upside down ho u se – This is the newest addition to attractions on Bukit Nanas, but is also one of the most fun. A completely upside down house sits near the entrance to the Tower carpark. Inside, all the furniture and contents are also upside down. A visit will make for some great photos!
• Jelutong Tree – This massive tree sits right on top of the hill, and not too far from the base of KL Tower. It is 100 years old, and is held in such high regard that the original plans for construction of the tower had to be changed as to not upset it. As they should be!
• Blue Coral Aquarium – A small aquarium set on the ground floor of KL Tower, that is home to many species of tropical fish including the ever popular clown fish. Come and visit Nemo!

If you are visiting KL Tower, and want to stay in the neighborhood, then I have good news for you. There is plenty to do around the area. This is the central part of Kuala Lumpur, and one of the reasons that I love it is because everything is so close! I don’t mind walking, and found that most things were only 20 minutes apart. In many big cities around the world, you could be walking for hours!

Add to this the free bus service that gets around the main city areas, monorail and trains, and you have no reason to miss out on anything. Here is a list of some of the top things to do around Kuala Lumpur and KL Tower.

• Petronas Twin Towers – It goes without saying that if you enjoyed the views on KL Tower, then you will love them at the Twin Towers. The Skybridge is unique just in itself!
• KLCC Park – This beautiful park right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur has a great jogging track around the entire circumference, an amazingly huge kids playground, fountains, lakes, mischievous squirrels and even free filtered water fountains!
• The KLCC Dancing Fountains – Come down to the park at night time, and right below the towers you can see an amazing fountain show. The lake comes alive to a colorful symphony as the fountains dance in perfect choreography.
• Jalan Alor – The most popular street in the city for finding a bite to eat at night. If you like Thai food, or Seafood in particular, then this is your spot!
• Pavilion Shopping Precinct – One of the premier spots to shop till you drop in Kuala Lumpur. I was impressed by the shops, but to tell the truth, I kept returning for the food court!
• Chinatown – The place to find all of your knock off handbags, jewelry, shoes and t-shirts.
• Central Markets – The best place to find all the rest of your souvenirs in Kuala Lumpur!

Where to stay for KL Tower

There are plenty of places to stay around KL Tower, and between it and Petronas Twin Towers you will find some of the premier hotels in the city. Here are my picks for the best places to stay within easy reach of KL Tower.

These suites are not only rated above 4 stars, but are also so close to the tower that you could almost touch it. With a rooftop pool and dining, and built right beside the rainforest eco park, how could you go wrong?

Luxury plus, the Shangri-La at Kuala Lumpur is set right beside the KL Tower Precinct, and only 1km from the Petronas Twin Towers. The best of both worlds!

The popular Holiday Inn Express is only a couple of minutes stroll from the base of Bukit Nanas, where you can take the shuttle up to KL Tower. It is also a quick 10 minute walk to the Twin Towers, Pavilion Shopping Centre, and KLCC Park.

If you are in, or going to visit Kuala Lumpur, then you have to take the time to visit KL Tower. It has the best views of the entire city, and offers solutions for a full days activities. You will not be disappointed!

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Thank you very much for the details which are not often noticed by others. Like the steps behind the sign boards.. Visiting in September. Staying at shangri-la. You have recommended.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia can be an expensive city to visit if you're not careful (the wares in Bukit Bintang's malls are some of the priciest you'll find in the region) but there's also plenty of free stuff for travelers in the know.

Free Transportation in Kuala Lumpur's City Center

Let's start with getting around: yes, you need to pay up to use Kuala Lumpur's LRT and Monorail . But there are four free bus routes that encircle the Bukit Bintang/KLCC/Chinatown areas of central Kuala Lumpur that don't charge a cent for their use.

The GO KL buses were intended to decongest central Kuala Lumpur by decreasing the use of cars in the business district. Whether that worked is debatable, but the savings are pretty tangible - you can hitch a free ride from the Pavilion Mall in Bukit Bintang to get to Pasar Seni, or vice versa.

Each bus stops at the regular bus stop every five to 15 minutes, depending on the traffic situation. Each bus line terminates at an important city transport nexus: Pasar Seni (near Chinatown LRT), Titiwangsa Bus Terminal , KLCC , KL Sentral and Bukit Bintang .

Buses for both routes are air-conditioned, with enough space for 60-80 passengers. The service runs between 6am and 11pm daily. Visit their official website for the four lines' stops and different routes.

Free Tour of Dataran Merdeka

Formerly the site of the British Empire's administrative nerve center in Selangor, the buildings around Dataran Merdeka (Freedom Square) served as the political, spiritual and social convergence point for the British in Malaya until independence was declared here on August 31, 1957.

Today, the Kuala Lumpur government runs a free Dataran Merdeka Heritage Walk that explores this historically significant district. The tour kicks off at the KL City Gallery ( location on Google Maps ), a former printing press that now serves as the historic quarter's main tourist office (pictured above) and proceeds to each of the historic buildings surrounding the grassy plaza called the Padang:

• the Sultan Abdul Samad Building , the administrative center of colonial-era Kuala Lumpur;
• the Cathedral of Saint Mary, an early-Gothic Anglican church that now serves as the seat of the local Anglican bishop;
• the National Textile Museum, an imposing Mughal-style building; and
• the Royal Selangor Club, a men's only club for colonials' drinking and socializing.

If you have three hours to kill and some good walking shoes to boot, visit the official KL Tourism site visitkl.gov.my or email [email protected] and sign up.

Free Walkabouts through Kuala Lumpur's Parks

Kuala Lumpur's green spaces can be found surprisingly close to the city center. You can reach any of the following parks within a few minutes' ride on the train, and exercise, walk and hike (for free!) to your heart's content:

Perdana Botanical Gardens. This 220-acre park feels like a departure from KL's urban hurly-burly. Come in the morning to join joggers and tai chi practitioners; visit in the afternoon for a picnic with a view. With endless winding park pathways, access to the Orchid Garden (also free to the public), and various museums in the vicinity, the Perdana Botanical Gardens is certainly worth half a day's visit on the cheap.

The Gardens are open from 9am to 6pm every day, with free access on weekdays only (visits during weekends and public holidays entrance costs RM 1, or about 30 cents). For more information, visit their official site . Location on Google Maps .

KL Forest Eco-Park. The preserved jungle around Bukit Nanas (Nanas Hill) in central Kuala Lumpur may be better known for the 1,380-foot KL Tower that stands on the crest of a hill, but the climbing the tower isn't free – unlike the 9.37 hectare forest reserve around it.

KL Forest Eco-Park is the last fragment of the original rainforest that once covered Kuala Lumpur. The trees within the park – giant tropical species that have since been decimated throughout the rest of the region – shelter primates like the long-tailed macaque and the silvered langur; sinuous snakes; and birds. Take a hike through the KL Forest Eco-Park to imagine what KL was like in the days before people!

Visitors are allowed from 7am to 6pm daily. More information on their official site . Location on Google Maps .

KLCC Park. This 50-acre park at the foot of Suria KLCC mall makes for a green contrast to KLCC's towering, shiny, steely structures (marked by its most iconic building, the Petronas Twin Towers).

The 1.3-km-long rubberized jogging track caters to cardio freaks, while the family-friendly stops around the rest of the park – the 10,000-square-meter Lake Symphony, the sculptures, fountains and children's playground – offer diversions to visitors of all ages. More information on their official site ; location on Google Maps .

Titiwangsa Lake Garden. Another oasis of green in the middle of Malaysia's capital, this park surrounding a series of lakes also lets you plug in straight into Malaysia's culture, thanks to access to the National Art Gallery, Sutra Dance Theatre, and National Theatre.

Sports activities available at Titiwangsa include jogging, canoeing, and horse riding. Location on Google Maps .

Free Kuala Lumpur Art Gallery & Museum Tours

Some of Kuala Lumpur's top art galleries are also free to visit.

Start out at the venerable National Visual Arts Gallery – established in 1958, this showcase of Malaysian and Southeast Asian art is housed in a building that recalls traditional Malay architecture. The inside is just as impressive: almost 3,000 artworks run the gamut from traditional arts to avant-garde creations from both Peninsular and Eastern Malaysia. Location on Google Maps , official website .

Then there's Galeri Petronas , accessible through the Suria KLCC mall at the podium of the Petronas Twin Towers. The Petronas petroleum conglomerate shows off its charitable/cultural side by sponsoring a venue for Malaysian artists and their fans – visitors can see new artists exhibit their work or attend different seminars on local developments in art and culture.

Finally, for a more hands-on experience, visit the Royal Selangor Visitor Centre, where you can take a free guided tour of the pewter museum. Tin was once Malaysia's most valuable export, and Royal Selangor capitalized on its rich tin reserves to create a massive industry in pewterware.

While the tin mines have long since closed, Royal Selangor still churns out beautiful pewter crafts – you can review the enterprise's history and present works in their museum, and even sit down to try your hand at making pewterware by yourself! Location on Google Maps , official website .

Free Cultural Performances at Pasar Seni

The souvenir market known as Pasar Seni, or Central Market , hosts a cultural show at its outdoor stage every Saturday beginning at 8pm. A revolving selection of dancers from different indigenous cultural traditions show their talents – and will even pick audience members to try their dances onstage!

The Pasar Seni cultural shows also hold special events to coincide with particular holidays from Malaysia's extensive festival calendar .

Read about Central Market's event schedule on their official site . Location of Central Market on Google Maps .  

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Tourism board recommends $5 million Brevard grant to help fund Brightline station in Cocoa

Brevard County's tourism board unanimously recommended a $5 million grant to help design and build the planned Brightline train station in north Cocoa ― a project that could cost $75 million. The grant proposal will go to the Brevard County Commission as early as May 7 for approval.

Funding for the proposed county grant would come from revenue generated by the county's 5% tourist development tax on hotel and motel rooms, vacation rentals and other short-term rentals.

The advisory Brevard County Tourist Development Council on Wednesday supported the grant, in an 8-0 vote, after hearing a presentation from Cocoa city officials about the project.

So far, the Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization 's Governing Board has set aside a total of $15.5 million in federal grant money it is targeted to receive in the 2026-27 and 2027-28 budget years to help cover design and construction work for the proposed station.

In addition, the Cocoa City Council at a workshop in March unanimously voted to commit $5 million in city money for a Brightline station project in Cocoa, which helped trigger Brightline's commitment to have the train stop there.

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Cocoa City Manager Stockton Whitten said Brightline and Cocoa plan to leverage the $5 million commitment from Cocoa and the proposed $5 million commitment from Brevard County as matching funds, as they plan to apply next month for a federal grant of up to $50 million.

Whitten said, if the funding is lined up, construction could begin as early as the end of this year, and could take two years to complete.

The Cocoa station would be 7,500 to 9,000 square feet, and would be built on a part of a 90-acre-plus site, some of which is owned by Brightline and some of which is owned by Cocoa.

Brevard County Commission Chair Jason Steele ― who also chairs the Tourist Development Council ― told other TDC members that it is important to support the $5 million grant for the project.

"Brightline doesn't offer a station to everybody," Steele said, adding that "you're going to be kicking yourself right down the road" if Brightline's commitment to have a stop in Cocoa falls through because funding wasn't secured for the station, and a community in another county made a better financial offer.

Concerns from advisory board member

But TDC Vice Chair Tom Hermansen, a hotel owner, expressed qualms about being asked to support the $5 million allocation within minutes of getting Cocoa's presentation about the project. He also noted that the request came ahead of the typical annual cycle for seeking tourism capital grants. Hermansen also contended that Brightline has made no direct commitment to help pay for the station's construction.

Steele said the short notice was necessitated by the tight deadline to apply for the federal grant and the need to get County Commission approval before the application is submitted.

Cocoa officials said Brightline previously has invested more than $12 million for land within Cocoa, including in an area near the so-called "Cocoa curve" where the station is proposed.

The Space Coast Transportation Planning Organization previously identified that location near Clearlake Road/U.S. 1 and State Road 528 as the best site for a Brightline station. The site makes sense for Brightline. In addition to owning the land, the area is where Brightline trains must slow down, as they switch from a west-to-east configuration to a north-to-south configuration.

In the end, Hermansen joined the seven other TDC members in voting to support the grant, saying that having a Brightline stop in Cocoa would provide "a meaningful and tremendous economic impact, not just on Cocoa, but on Brevard County as a whole, over the long term."

Brightline currently operates 32 trains a day — 16 in each direction — from early morning to late evening on the roughly 3½-hour route between Orlando International Airport and Miami. But it has no stop in Brevard County.

Samantha Senger, Cocoa's director of communication and economic development, said the Cocoa station would have at least 20 full-time employees. She said having a Brightline stop in Cocoa would generate anywhere from 78,000 to 160,000 nights of accommodations rentals a year at local hotels or vacation rentals.

Assuming an average room rate of $200 a night, that would create $15.6 million to $32 million a year in revenue for the hotels and vacation rentals, plus $780,000 to $1.6 million a year in tourist tax revenue for the county.

Senger said it would be "a transformative project for the Space Coast."

Two options to get county grant

There are two ways for the $5 million Brevard tourism allocation for the Brightline station to be approved.

One would be as a capital facilities grant, which would require a "supermajority vote" of at least four of the five county commissioners.

The other would be by moving money from the Space Coast Office of Tourism capital facilities budget to the office's marketing budget, then approving the $5 million allocation as a tourism-marketing-related project. That approach would require support of a simple majority of three county commissioners.

Steele said he hoped to get unanimous support from the other county commissioners. But he recognized there may be obstacles to get the grant approved by what he described as "a very, very conservative County Commission."

Brightline's current operations

Brightline currently has stops at Orlando International Airport, and in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Aventura and Miami. Brightline carried 1.62 million passengers in 2023, and its goal is to have 4 million passengers in 2024.

Brightline announced in March that it also will have a stop in downtown Stuart, after selecting a proposal for a $60 million rail station project there. The station could open as soon as late-2026.

Brightline has plans to extend its route west from Orlando to Tampa in the future, and also could extend service north from Cocoa to Jacksonville.

Earlier this week, the affiliated entity Brightline West broke ground on the nation's first true high-speed rail system, which will connect Las Vegas to Southern California.

Dave Berman is business editor at  FLORIDA TODAY.  Contact Berman at  [email protected] , on X at  @bydaveberman  and on Facebook at  www.facebook.com/dave.berman.54

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Post-tribune | dunes tourism board president holds appointed seat — for now, commissioners president plans to call for board restructuring.

After a dramatic interplay between himself and the Porter County Council Tuesday night Mitch Peters, president of the Indiana Dunes Tourism Board, managed to hold onto his post – for now.

Council President Mike Brickner, R-At-Large, Vice President Red Stone, R-1st, and member Andy Vasquez, R-4th, voted to remove him, while members Greg Simms, D-3rd, Sylvia Graham, D-At-Large, and Andy Bozak, R-At-Large, voted to retain him resulting in a tie because member Jeremy Rivas, D-2nd, was absent.

Board of Commissioners President Jim Biggs, R-North, said by phone Wednesday that he will call for a restructuring of that board, removing Peters by default, at the next commissioners meeting on May 14. He said an analysis of the state statute dictating the makeup of county tourism boards reveals those serving must be employed in tourism.

Peters is a defense attorney involved with facilities for men coming out of addiction.

Peters, flanked by new Dunes Tourism CEO Christine Livingston and five members of that board’s executive committee, addressed the council at the end of its meeting, offering up apologies for the handling of the departure of former IDT CEO Lorelei Weimer, who left the post in January with a $225,000 severance package.

“We weren’t as accountable as we should have been,” he said. “We appreciate that each of you are accountable to the voters of Porter County. This isn’t going to happen again.”

Peters and Livingston gave a brief rundown of the changes they are making to IDT to make it more community-focused with an emphasis on partnerships with sister organizations such as the Porter County Expo Center and Memorial Opera House.

While he remained polite and complimentary of the “wisdom” represented by the IDT board members in attendance, Brickner, after speaking at length following an absence in recent months for medical reasons, called for a vote to remove Peters, who was reappointed by the council to the 11-member board in January. Peters has been on the board for 14 years and president for 13.

“Our responsibility as a council is to the taxpayers. I consider our appointments as an extension of the council,” Brickner said. “I am disappointed. This is not personal, but when we appoint someone, I expect transparency.”

Stone said he spoke to Weimer for four hours on the eve of her non-disclosure agreement taking effect. “She didn’t lie. She didn’t cheat. And she didn’t steal. That’s what you said,” he said to Peters. “I believe we were misled to pass the $225,000.”

Vasquez said his vote to approve the settlement would have been different if he had had more information. “I think I was misled,” he said.

Bozak, who pointed out that he voted against the settlement, also argued against removing Peters. “I also think if we remove Mitch at this time that causes a lot of turmoil,” he said.

Graham agreed. “Am I happy how it turned out? No, but we have to go on,” she said. “To say that he has to go after all his years of expertise . . . He screwed up, but haven’t we all?”

IDT board member Don Ensign, who would be one of the board members removed for lack of a tourism background, according to Biggs, defended Peters, saying the driver behind all the board’s choices during the settlement negotiation with Weimer was making sure “Lorelei was given a great deal of dignity and respect.”

He said the board was “absolutely wrong” in not apprising the council of that process while it was happening.

“I didn’t know I was going to be called in here and called a liar. You’ve called me a liar,” Peters said, adding that he was not going to get into details about Weimer because there is a non-disclosure agreement regarding her departure.

“Now,” Stone replied. “Now there is.”

Simms wanted to table the vote until Rivas could be present.

“Well, we have a quorum,” Vasquez responded.

Weimer, who sat at the back of the room throughout the meeting, was invited to come to the microphone. IDT board member Richard Riley spoke up to say the vote on Peters needed to happen first.

The council looked to their attorney Harold Harper for clarification on the rules of order. He said it was at the discretion of the council president whether Weimer was allowed to speak before or after the vote.

She was invited up. She told the council she was told by the IDT board and its attorney David Hollenbeck that she could either retire or be fired. She added that while it was clearly a violation of the Open Door Law, she was told the IDT board had the votes lined up to fire her.

“I said I could not take this risk and Dave said, ‘That’s probably a good decision,’” Weimer said. “Nobody has any idea what this man has done to me since August.”

“Are you talking about me?” Peters asked her.

“Yes,” she replied.

Shelley Jones is a freelance reporter for the Post-Tribune.

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Malaysia navy helicopters collide in mid-air, killing all 10 onboard

Videos on social media show helicopters flying in formation when one clipped another and both crashed

Two Malaysian navy helicopters have collided in mid-air during a rehearsal for a parade, killing all 10 crew members on board, the navy has said.

The incident occurred at the Lumut naval base in the western state of Perak at 9.32am on Tuesday (0132 GMT), the navy said in a statement.

“All victims were confirmed dead at the scene and sent to the Lumut naval base military hospital for identification,” according to the statement.

A video circulating on local media showed several helicopters flying in formation, when one of the aircraft’s rotors clipped another before both crashed into the ground.

Local police confirmed the footage was genuine and Malaysia’s navy said it would carry out an investigation into the cause of the accident.

The helicopters involved were a Eurocopter AS555SN Fennec lightweight carrying three crew members and an AW139 maritime operation helicopter with seven people onboard, the navy said.

The AW139 is produced by AgustaWestland, a subsidiary of the Italian defence contractor Leonardo. The Fennec is manufactured by European multinational defence conglomerate Airbus. Local media reported that the AW139 crashed at a sports complex at the naval base, while the Fennec hit a nearby swimming pool.

Photos showed the Fennec heavily mangled in the wreckage on the naval base stadium track with rescue personnel surrounding it as well as various debris.

Defence minister, Mohamed Khaled Nordin, said the two aircraft were rehearsing for a parade celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Royal Malaysian Navy, due to be held on Saturday.

Efforts were under way to verify the identities of the crew members killed, all of whom were below the age of 40, Mohamed Khaled told reporters.

Malaysia’s Prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim, sent his condolences to the families of the victims, saying “the nation mourns the heart-wrenching and soul-wrenching tragedy”.

“I was informed that an immediate investigation will be carried out by the Ministry of Defense, especially TLDM (Royal Malaysian Navy), to find the cause of the crash,” he said.

Incidents involving helicopters are not uncommon in the south-east Asian nation.

Last month, a Malaysian coast guard helicopter crashed in the strait of Malacca with no fatalities.

In 2016, a deputy minister was among those who died after a Eurocopter AS350 crashed in the Malaysian state of Sarawak.

Reuters, Associated Press and Agence-France-Presse contributed to this report

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Two Malaysian military helicopters collided midair and crashed during a training session on Tuesday, killing all 10 people on board and injuring a swimmer in a pool, authorities said.

The helicopters were rehearsing at a naval base in northern Perak state for the navy’s 90th anniversary celebration when the accident occurred, the navy said in a brief statement. “All victims were confirmed dead on site,” it said.

A video circulating on social media purported to be of the incident shows several helicopters flying low in a formation. One of the helicopters veers sideways and clips the rotor of another helicopter, causing both to plunge and crash. A local police officer, who declined to be named because he isn’t authorized to speak to the media, confirmed the footage is genuine.

The two choppers were mangled beyond recognition. Rescue workers sifted through the debris to find the bodies. The victims included three women and seven men aged between 26 and 41, authorities said.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the nation mourned over the “heart and soul-wrenching tragedy.” He said the navy will immediately carry out an investigation to find the cause of the incident.

Seven of the dead crew members were aboard an AW139 maritime operations helicopter, the navy said. That aircraft is produced by AgustaWestland, a subsidiary of the Italian defense contractor Leonardo. The other three were on a Fennec lightweight helicopter, manufactured by European multinational defense conglomerate Airbus.

Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said that the anniversary celebration this Saturday will be cancelled and replaced with Friday prayers for the victims.

Khaled said the two helicopters were among seven rehearsing when the collision occurred. One crashed into an empty sports field, while another plunged into a nearby swimming pool. A swimmer sustained injuries after he was hit by debris from the plane, he added.

Ten killed after two Malaysian navy helicopters collide mid-air during rehearsal for Royal Malaysian Navy parade

Ten people have died after two helicopters collided mid-air during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade, the navy has said in a statement.

All the dead were crew members aboard the aircraft involved in the accident, which occurred at the Lumut naval base in the western state of Perak about 9:30am on Tuesday, according to the statement.

"All victims were confirmed dead at the scene and sent to the Lumut army base hospital for identification," the navy said.

A video circulating on local media, which Malaysian police confirmed was genuine, showed several helicopters flying in formation when one of the choppers' rotors clipped another before both aircraft crashed into the ground.

The navy said it would investigate the cause of the crash.

Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the aircraft — a maritime operations helicopter and a Fennec military chopper — were rehearsing for a parade celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Royal Malaysian Navy, due to be held on Saturday.

Efforts were underway to verify the identities of the crew members killed, all of whom were below the age of 40, the defence minister said. 

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2 Malaysian military helicopters collide and crash while training, killing all 10 crew

Malaysia’s navy says two military helicopters collided and crashed during a training session, killing all 10 people on board. The navy said in a brief statement that the helicopters were rehearsing Tuesday at a naval base in northern Perak state for the navy’s 90th anniversary celebration next month when the crash occurred.

CORRECTS THE SOURCE - In this photo released by Fire & Rescue Department of Malaysia, fire and rescue department inspect the crash site of two helicopter in Lumur, Perak state, Monday, April 23, 2024. Malaysia’s navy says two military helicopters collided and crashed during a training session, killing all 10 people on board. (Fire & Rescue Department of Malaysia via AP)

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CORRECTS THE SOURCE- In this photo released by Fire & Rescue Department of Malaysia, fire and rescue department inspect the crash site of two helicopter in Lumur, Perak state, Monday, April 23, 2024. Malaysia’s navy says two military helicopters collided and crashed during a training session, killing all 10 people on board. (Fire & Rescue Department of Malaysia via AP)

CORRECTS THE SOURCE - In this photo released by Fire & Rescue Department of Malaysia, fire and rescue department move out a body from the crash site of two helicopter in Lumur, Perak state, Monday, April 23, 2024. Malaysia’s navy says two military helicopters collided and crashed during a training session, killing all 10 people on board. (Fire & Rescue Department of Malaysia via AP)

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Two Malaysian military helicopters collided midair and crashed during a training session on Tuesday, killing all 10 people on board and injuring a swimmer in a pool, authorities said.

The helicopters were rehearsing at a naval base in northern Perak state for the navy’s 90th anniversary celebration when the accident occurred, the navy said in a brief statement. “All victims were confirmed dead on site,” it said.

A video circulating on social media purported to be of the incident shows several helicopters flying low in a formation. One of the helicopters veers sideways and clips the rotor of another helicopter, causing both to plunge and crash. A local police officer, who declined to be named because he isn’t authorized to speak to the media, confirmed the footage is genuine.

The two choppers were mangled beyond recognition. Rescue workers sifted through the debris to find the bodies. The victims included three women and seven men aged between 26 and 41, authorities said.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the nation mourned over the “heart and soul-wrenching tragedy.” He said the navy will immediately carry out an investigation to find the cause of the incident.

Seven of the dead crew members were aboard an AW139 maritime operations helicopter, the navy said. That aircraft is produced by AgustaWestland, a subsidiary of the Italian defense contractor Leonardo. The other three were on a Fennec lightweight helicopter, manufactured by European multinational defense conglomerate Airbus.

Defense Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said that the anniversary celebration this Saturday will be cancelled and replaced with Friday prayers for the victims.

Khaled said the two helicopters were among seven rehearsing when the collision occurred. One crashed into an empty sports field, while another plunged into a nearby swimming pool. A swimmer sustained injuries after he was hit by debris from the plane, he added.