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kmlim
24-02-2009, 02:18 AM
yes, that's what the Matta fair top guy is encouraging claiming the lower exchange rate for aussie dollar.
What's your take?
totoro
24-02-2009, 09:02 AM
it's true to some extent... AUD is at 2.40 now... a trip to Australia and NZ will be perfect, since NZ is at 1.80 when last year it was at 2.70 I think?

But it's not only the exchange rate, now with AirAsia it's dirt cheap to go. You can fly return to Melbourne at just RM354 nett when AA offered their free flights.
AllUrban
24-02-2009, 10:09 AM
it's true to some extent... AUD is at 2.40 now... a trip to Australia and NZ will be perfect, since NZ is at 1.80 when last year it was at 2.70 I think?

But it's not only the exchange rate, now with AirAsia it's dirt cheap to go. You can fly return to Melbourne at just RM354 nett when AA offered their free flights.which may return in time for the MATTA fair...

Cheers, m
kmlim
24-02-2009, 11:52 AM
Wah! You are really make me very excited, moreover I need to "revisit" my long overdue honeymoon :p
mlkok
24-02-2009, 02:55 PM
Of coz it's a good time. It's his job to convince you.

Ultimately it will be your choice of whether spending this sum of money will affect you in this economic downturn.

Please ignore the stupid Hong Leong ad of borrowing money to travel. That will mean disaster later on. :p
kmlim
24-02-2009, 03:17 PM
Of coz it's a good time. It's his job to convince you.

Ultimately it will be your choice of whether spending this sum of money will affect you in this economic downturn.

Please ignore the stupid Hong Leong ad of borrowing money to travel. That will mean disaster later on. :p
Fyi, I am the "he" la :D
jimmyay
24-02-2009, 03:37 PM
when is MATTA fair?
totoro
24-02-2009, 03:45 PM
13-15 march
Terrenigma
24-02-2009, 03:57 PM
where should i click to post new thread?
totoro
24-02-2009, 05:00 PM
check out this site for some fantastic Australian nature scenery:

http://travel.webshots.com/album/570128405qpsodh
kmlim
09-03-2009, 10:57 PM
where can I find graph for ringgit vs aussie dollar for the past 10 yrs?
Sentinel
10-03-2009, 12:13 AM
where can I find graph for ringgit vs aussie dollar for the past 10 yrs?You planning a trip to Australia or you planning on investing in AUD dollar?
bugbear
10-03-2009, 01:55 AM
Well guys, our own RM has just plunged big time and so it is not value for money to travel now.
USJ27Resident
10-03-2009, 04:00 AM
where can I find graph for ringgit vs aussie dollar for the past 10 yrs?

http://www.bnm.gov.my/index.php?ch=12&pg=629

but i think can only go for up to 1 year ... :)
totoro
10-03-2009, 07:17 AM
before 1997 it was below 2.0... but past history is no indication for future performance :)
monkey01
10-03-2009, 07:53 AM
how come a travel topic has mutated into finance now...... :confused: My concern is always the weather, during my last trip to QL, first half of it was quite cccooooooolllllldddddd......... and rainy. Hence I was trapped in the motel for 3 days. But now should b hot instead huh?
besitai2007
10-03-2009, 12:10 PM
It may be getting more expensive to go on tours as our ringgit value is dropping against other currencies. On top of this make sure tour agencies leave you on the lurch. In times of economic crisis no one is going to protect you if you get into trouble. Best bet is to stay at home and visit places via the Internet. It's free!