PETALING JAYA: The proboscis monkey, also known as the long-nosed monkey, will be the official mascot for Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) 2014. In a statement, Tourism Malaysia said the monkey was chosen as it “encapsulated the essence of Malaysia Truly Asia”.
“Like the diversity encapsulated in the Malaysia Truly Asia branding, proboscis monkeys also possess diverse skills. They frequently leap from tree limbs and hit the water with a comical belly flop, as well as attract their mate with their unusually large and long nose,” it said. “The proboscis monkey also has webbed feet, which enables it to swim.”
