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Southeast Asia's first 5 star hotel accredited with highest Halal-friendly rating by CrescentRating

Jan 2014

Singapore – Grand BlueWave Hotel Shah Alam (GBWHSA), a five star hotel located in Selangor, Malaysia has been granted the highest Halal Friendly Hotel rating of 7 by Crescentrating. It is the first hotel to get the highest rating in Malaysia and the region. Muslim travelers can now enjoy the services of this luxury hotel with a peace of mind knowing that their needs will be fully catered for by the hotel.

The Grand BlueWave provides guests with halal-certified food from 4 different restaurants offering local delights and a good variety of international food to savor the taste buds of the savvy traveler. Other halal-friendly facilities include availability of the Quran, in-room Qiblah signage, prayer mats and a women-only level located on the 17th floor of the hotel.

Being a Hotel with a CrescentRating of 7, it is alcohol-free and provides recreational facilities like swimming pools and gyms with timings for female only use. In addition, the hotel also has separate prayer rooms for males and females as well as separate spa facilities.

Located about 25 kilometers (16 miles) west of the Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur and a short 40-minute drive from the international airport, Shah Alam has a lot to offer, including a visit to the water theme park called Wet World Shah Alam, State Museum and Library. Masjid Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah or better known as the Blue Mosque is a 5-minute walk from the hotel. It’s magnificent architectural design befits its reputation as one of Southeast Asia’s largest mosques.

Grand BlueWave Shah Alam features 341 luxurious rooms including 280 deluxe rooms, 58 suites, 2 special care rooms and a Presidential Suite offers the perfect accommodation that you would expect in a hotel of its standard.

“This award gives us a golden opportunity to serve international and local travelers who prefer Muslim-friendly hospitality. The Muslim travel segment is identified as the largest consumer segment and the fastest growing consumer market, hence this gives us the potential for new business opportunities.” said then. Hj. Mohd Ghazali Sayed Ibrahim, the Hotel Manager of Grand BlueWave Hotel Shah Alam.

“We are delighted to welcome Grand BlueWave as a member of Crescentrated Hotels. This shows the growing demand for such services in the hospitality sector. The family friendly facilities offered by the Hotel will not just cater to the needs of the Muslim travelers, but also to a wider segment who are looking for such services.” said Fazal Bahardeen, CEO of Crescentrating.

Visit www.crescentrating.com for a full list of facilities and services offered by Grand BlueWave Hotel Shah Alam.

About Crescentrating

Crescentrating Pte Ltd, a Singapore based company, is the pioneer and world leader in Halal Friendly Travel. It’s vision is to enable Muslim travelers to explore the world with peace of mind by leading the growth of “Halal Travel” segment to benefit travelers, travel service providers and the community as a whole. Crescentrating.com, HalalTrip.com and its mobile application Crescent Trips bring a full portfolio of world leading products to ensure a hassle free “Halal travel” experience, whether you are travelling for leisure or business

About Grand BlueWave Hotel Shah Alam

Grand BlueWave Hotel Shah Alam is a 5-star hotel that offers Halal food in all its restaurants with an endorsement from JAKIM (Department of Islamic Development Malaysia) and JAIS (Selangor Islamic Religious Department). All restaurants do not sell liquor and alcohol beverages.

Royale Songket Restaurant serves Malaysian and International cuisine and has a well-deserved reputation for its extensive buffet high-tea. For the best in Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine, Tung Yuen Chinese Restaurant is an excellent choice in this hotel. Enjoy an exquisite meal prepared by their Chinese Chef. Agehan Japanese Restaurant features an exotic array of Japanese cuisine; specializing in sushi, sashimi and tempura. This restaurant also has become Malaysia's First Halal Japanese Restaurant in a 5-star Hotel. Borak-Borak serves light meals, pre-dinner or relaxing mocktails, perfect for informal meetings or a coffee with a friend.

For further information or discussion, please contact:

Crescentrating Pte Ltd Mr. Sam Samsudi Manager – Business Development
Tel.: +65 6255 2896,
E-Mail: [email protected] 
Web: www.crescentrating.com | www.halaltrip.com

Grand BlueWave Hotel Shah Alam 
Mr. Achiek Sidek Manager – Public Relations
Tel.: +603 5519 0689,
E-Mail: [email protected] 
Web: www.bluewavehotels.com

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