Do we want tourists in Langkawi?
They are not Muslims, but even buying alcohol and wearing shorts are prohibited. Hence, the Kedah menteri besar needs to explain everything. – Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad wanted Langkawi to be an island paradise which Malaysia can be proud of and it did become one […]
Holiday outing turns tragic for siblings in Langkawi
ALOR SETAR: The joy of four friends turned into tragedy when two of them, who are siblings, drowned while swimming at Pantai Chenang in Langkawi last night. Langkawi district police chief ACP Shariman Ashari said the dead were identified as R. Yuvaaraj, 22, and his 26-year-old elder brother, R.Ravishangkar, who were from Bukit Mertajam, Penang. […]
1,520 passengers on eight flights flew to Langkawi under travel bubble project
PUTRAJAYA: A total of 1,520 travellers flew to Langkawi on eight flights under the Langkawi Domestic Tourism Bubble pilot project today. Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said they travelled via Malaysia Airlines (four flights), Air Asia (three flights) and a Malindo flight. “I saw that some passengers had brought their own Covid-19 […]
100 pct flight load to Langkawi signals strong rebound for domestic air travel
KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia’s inaugural service from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi this morning under the travel bubble recorded a 100 per cent flight load, signifying a strong rebound for domestic air travel. The low-cost carrier said the maiden flight — the first of nine scheduled daily flights from Kuala Lumpur — left Kuala Lumpur International Airport […]
Tourists to flying into Langkawi don’t need police letter
KUALA LUMPUR: Individuals who are going to Langkawi Island by flight from Sept 16 do not need permission letter from police, said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. Khairy in a tweet said only those using land transport from other states need to do so. “For the Langkawi pilot tourism programme ‘travel bubble’, a letter from the […]
AirAsia enhances contactless technological innovation to improve travel experience
KUALA LUMPUR: Low-cost airline, AirAsia, has undertaken numerous contactless technological innovations and improvements to enhance travellers’ comfort and provide a hassle-free door-to-door experience while assuring their health and wellbeing as it returns to the skies with Langkawi commencing from September 16. In a statement today, AirAsia said guests could look forward to a convenient and […]
Motac to focus on business events industry during NRP
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (Motac) will be focusing on the business events industry during the National Recovery Plan (NRP) period, says its minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She said this was in line with the government’s announcement on opening the domestic tourism sector in phase three of the NRP. “There […]
Viral picture not Chinese nationals escaping coronavirus
LANGKAWI: A travel agency here has denied an allegation that hundreds of Chinese nationals had arrived on the island to escape the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) as seen in a picture which has now gone viral on social media. Fantastic Tour Sdn Bhd marketing manager Mohd Fadhil Kamaruddin explained that it was actually the picture […]
Altel showcases 5G autonomous shuttle in Langkawi
LANGKAWI: Altel Holdings Sdn Bhd, which is part of the AlBukhary Group of Companies and Tradewinds Corp, is showcasing its 5G-powered four-seater autonomous shuttle at the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission’s (MCMC) 5G Demonstration Project (5GDP) here. In a statement today, Altel said it would utilise Tradewinds’ Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa as the site […]
TM propelling smart tourism through 5G in Langkawi
LANGKAWI: Imagine your vacation made easier using state-of-the-art technological applications. This is what the My Smart City smart application developed Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) does, in which all you need to know about Langkawi can be found at your fingertips. Upon arrival at Langkawi International Airport (LIA), you have the opportunity to try out the […]
