Dancing Dolphin

Picture of the day. Very rare picture taken in Langkawi by Fauzan. Thanks bro for sharing.. :)

Malaysia: In Rick Stein's foodie footsteps

Lauraine Jacobs is lucky enough to get advice from chef Rick Stein – in Auckland next week for Taste NZ – about which Malaysian foodie haunts to check out.

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Rick Stein loves Malaysian food for the collision of tastes that come from the Chinese, India and Malay influences.

Rick Stein is a traveller. Through his innumerable TV shows I know he gets to eat in fascinating destinations. So when I heard his favourite place to stay was Bon Ton, a tiny resort on the island of Langkawi, in northern Malaysia, I had no hesitation in packing my bags to check it out. But first, I had to talk to him to get the low-down on my destination and find out what I should be eating.

More here.. 

AL :-

Great to see good review about food in Langkawi & Malaysia as a whole.. 

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Langkawi Charm by Shimworld

 I had the privilege of visiting Pulau Langkawi with Tourism Malaysia during the July 2010 Mega Fam trip and I’m delighted to share my island-hopping, cable car ride and hotel inspection photo journey. We lived 3 wholesome days at the multi award-winning Frangipani Langkawi Beach Resort & Spa and inspected The Andaman Langkawi and The Danna Langkawi all 3 of which are awesome luxury accommodation. As much as the islands are shrouded with a heritage of myths and legends, it is no myth that Langkawi is an extremely popular holiday and wedding destination. It’s evidently hugely popular with the Middle Eastern tourists and an opportune run-in with Christiana from Cyprus whom we met on Beras Basah Island.

More from his blog here..

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Interesting picture captured of the villa. These privately own villa's are managed by two group. One operates under sarivillage & one under villa del porto (villadelporto.com). The villa's location up high on the hills which gives a great view of the surrounding port & island. Good to hear that all the villa's already open to public..  

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Unesco extends Langkawi's status as geopark

LANGKAWI, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has given its approval to extend Langkawi's status as a geopark, until 2015.

Langkawi Development Authority (Lada) public relations officer Ramizi Hasan said the approval followed, after a review by two UNESCO officers in July.

He said the Langkawi Geopark was declared by the UNESCO Global Geopark Network as the 52nd geopark on June 1, 2007.

"Many achievements have been recorded, including an increase in tourist arrivals since the declaration of the Langkawi geopark.

"We appreciate UNESCO for the approval," he told Bernama here.

-- BERNAMA

AL :-

Alhamdulillah. UNESCO extended the approval as status of GEOPARK.

Hope LADA more sensitive on eco-tourism. 

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Fenomena 'Moon Halo' Tarik Minat Orang Ramai

KUALA LUMPUR, 10 Okt (Bernama) -- Fenomena "Moon Halo" atau Halo Bulan yang berlaku kira-kira pukul 10 hingga lewat malam tadi di sekitar Kuala Lumpur dan Selangor, bukanlah sesuatu yang luar biasa malahan sering berlaku apabila bulan melalui fenomena tertentu.

Penolong Pegawai Sains Observatori Negara Langkawi, Karzaman Ahmad berkata fenomena bulan yang kelihatan seolah-olah dikelilingi cincin itu berlaku disebabkan pembiasan cahaya bulan yang melalui kristal ais (ketulan ais) pada awan jenis sirus yang terletak kira-kira lima hingga 10 kilometer dari permukaan bumi.

"Cahaya bulan itu akan dibias dan dipantulkan oleh kristal ais maka cincin yang kelihatan di sekiling bulan itu merupakan cahaya bulan yang terserak.

"Cincin tersebut sepatutnya berwarna pelangi namun disebabkan bulan tidak mempunyai cahayanya sendiri (bulan hanya memantulkan cahaya dari matahari) maka kesan warna itu amat terhad dan tidak kelihatan," katanya ketika dihubungi Bernama di sini, Isnin.

Beliau berkata fenomena itu juga berlaku bergantung kepada ketulan awan sirus yang berada di atmosfera selain terhasil dalam sudut dan bentuk yang berbeza dalam kristal ais.

"Moon Halo yang terhasil bergantung kepada bentuk kristal ais...ada yang berbentuk heksagon namun malam tadi ia terhasil pada bentuk cincin, sudut 22 darjah," katanya.

Karzaman berkata, fenomena yang berlaku kira-kira lima atau enam bulan sekali itu turut berlaku pada matahari dan dikenali sebagai "Sun Halo".

Beliau turut menolak dakwaan sesetengah individu yang mendakwa bahawa kejadian tersebut memberi petanda sesuatu kejadian buruk akan berlaku kepada bumi.

Lewat malam tadi, ramai di kalangan pengguna laman sosial Facebook dan Twitter yang memuat naik gambar serta membincangkan tentang fenomena itu, yang dikatakan aneh serta menimbulkan pelbagai reaksi.

-- BERNAMA
 

AL :-

Macam2 cerita & teori keluar.. Dunia nak kiamat la.. Hadith yg lemah pun dicanang seperti 'end of the world'. Cerita 2012 menerjah. Ada yang kata kiamat kecil. Tetapi kadang2 kiamat kecil kematian kita tak pikiaq.. apalah.. Yg penting tgk bulan teringat game HALO..

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Langkawi Island, Malaysia - Chasing Mirages

Because I have such a huge backlog of pictures and experiences to share, and I don’t have time to make such involved galleries as I did for Inle Lake and Bagan, I’m going to try something new – a lightning round of posts.
For each location that I visited, I’ll create a post including 5 pictures or less, choosing the sights and experiences that most deeply impressed me.  The only exceptions I’ll make are for stories with an environmental theme.  In those cases I may include more than 5 pictures.
Here’s the first one – Langkawi Island, Malaysia.  Langkawi is located on the northwest coast of peninsular Malaysia.  It’s a well an over-developed island paradise, with extensive white-sand beaches, waterfalls, mountains, and plenty of clear blue seas for watersports.  As soon as you get off the ferry, rent a Kia hatchback or a scooter and the island is yours!

The other great thing about Langkawi is that it’s the only place in Malaysia where alcohol is duty free.
The first picture, above, shows  a viewing bridge at the top of the Langkawi cable car.  From the bridge I could see much of the island as well as the limitless blue sea.  But the best part of standing on the bridge wasn’t the view.  It was closing my eyes and letting the sound and touch of the sea breeze overwhelm my senses, feeling as though I was hovering in between that opening in the mountains, high above the canyon below.

Interesting blog from Chasing Mirages.. Please refer here for details..

AL :-

The one interest me is not the blog itself but the comments. Most of the viewers is environmentalist. Most of them have an opinion about Langkawi. Some of the words is quite outrages & make me wonder is the environmental issue it that bad in Langkawi compared to Bali or Phuket? Anyway.. Interesting blog & comments..   

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Langkawi 420 Million Boost in Tourism Industry

From the Star - 8/10/11

As you know Langkawi got a boost of 420million from government for 5 years plan. A plan call The Langkawi 5-Year Tourism Development Plan will be launch to promote tourist arrival & domestic tourism. A ranger park similar to ones in overseas will be set up to monitor environment of Langkawi & to cater the eco-tourism industry.

A revamp of LADA will took place to incorporate this division. Hopefully it just not stop there. A total revamp of LADA need to took place in order for more effective & new faces should be brought in to give fresh idea's. A total look need to take place to see what has been spend for the last few years & its impact to the tourism industry in Langkawi.

A newly activity & tourist spots need to be open in order to cater the more & more demanding visitors. This will put Langkawi on the spot at least at par as others islands in the world. There're rooms to play & cater. More professional tourism approach need to take place. Locals should be opt to be train as Rangers & as well train guides.. With the approach of nature & eco-tourism.

Hope the plan should took place without hassle & not to forget inputs from fellow NGO's & others to get the best solution possible to the island.

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Masterplan To Boost Langkawi As International Tourist Destination

ALOR SETAR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The Langkawi Five Year Tourism Development Master Plan will boost the government's efforts in making the island an international standard tourist destination and help increase foreign tourist arrivals in the country.

Langkawi Tourism Association deputy chairman Phisol Ishak said the master plan, when implemented well, could make Langkawi an international tourist destination known for its green attractions.

"Langkawi has the potential of an international green destination," he told Bernama when contacted.

He was commenting on Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's announcement when tabling the 2012 Budget today, that the Five Year Tourism Development Master Plan for Langkawi would be launched with an allocation of RM420 million.

Among the initiatives taken were to restructure the Langkawi Development Authority (Lada), the establishment of a forest ranger team, upgrade of the museum, beach and commercial areas and a more efficient public transportation system.

Meanwhile, Lada general manager Datuk Azman Umar concurred with Phisol that the five-year plan for the island would boost its natural attractions.

He said the allocation was based on a tourism blue print prepared by the Economic Planning Unit (EPU) under the finance ministry and it would act as a foundation to attract more investors to the island.

"This is a huge amount of allocation spreading in a five-year plan. We believe it will lure more investors to the island," he said when contacted today.

-- BERNAMA  

AL :-

To LADA.. Yes its a huge spending but it has to be use wisely & please concentrate on eco-tourism concept & do not to concentrate on others..

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Budget 2012 - RM 420juta Langkawi - Komen dari Datuk Abu Bakar Taib - Ahli Parlimen Langkawi

Langkawi-updates.blogspot.com telah menghubungi Datuk Bakar berkenaan komen beliau tentang peruntukan khusus 420 Juta utk Langkawi & berkenaan pelan pelancongan utk Langkawi.

Berikut adalah SMS yg diterima daripada Datuk Paduka.. 
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Alhamdulillah...

Bajet tahun 2012 adalah merupakan mesra rakyat di peringkat, kawasan, negeri & saya bagi pihak seluruh penduduk Langkawi amat bersyukur dan berterima kasih kepada Yang Amat Berhormat Dato' Seri Najib Tun Razak Perdana Menteri yang telah memberikan perhatian khusus terhadap pembangunan pelancungan di Langkawi. 


Saya percaya ia akan melonjakkan pendapatan negara menerusi pelancungan & meletakkan Langkawi sebagai pusat pelancungan yg terulung di Malaysia dan di Antarabangsa. 


Saya juga percaya dengan peruntukan RM 420 juta, memperkemas dan merombak LADA maka wang sebanyak itu sudah tentu akan memberi nafas baru kepada pembangunan Langkawi. 


Kita di Langkawi hendaklah berkerja keras utk merealisasikan harapan kerajaan.


Terima Kasih

Yang Amat Berhormat 

Datuk Paduka Abu Bakar Taib 

Ahli Parlimen Langkawi

LANGKAWI BIKE CHALLENGE SPEEDS OFF OCT 17-23

The second edition of the Langkawi International Bike Challenge 2011 returns with an overall 360 thousand ringgit prize money up for grabs.

Four of the world's best riders have confirmed their registration including Britain's Adam Blythe and Tour De Spain Rider Chris Froome.

SEA games medalist Sharin Amir will be riding together with Malaysia's top four mountain bikers, Mohd Fauzan, Mohd Lutfi, Suhardi Hassan and Mohd Razif Salleh.

They are set to begin intensive training in Langkawi, early October.

This year's challenge, sponsored by AMBank Group, kicks off on October 17th and end on the 23rd, with over 200 riders from 20 countries participating.

Source here.

AL :- 

Counting days..

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2012 Budget Business Highlights 4

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Following are the highlights of the 2012 Budget presented by the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak here Friday.

* Government will establish an SME Emergency Fund amounting to RM10 million to assist small and medium enterprises affected by natural disasters

* Removal of import duty and excise duty on hybrid cars and electric cars will be extended until 2013

* The Langkawi Five Year Tourism Development Master Plan will be launched with an allocation of RM420 million

* Government proposes hotel operators in Peninsular Malaysia, investing in new four and five star hotels, be given Pioneer Status with income tax exemption of 70 per cent or Investment Tax Allowance of 60 per cent for five years.

* Real property gains tax rate to be reviewed

-- BERNAMA

AL :-

Its a good announcement to Langkawi. Hopefully the 5 year Master Plan will be planned carefully to cater more on Eco-tourism approach as well as opening new tourist destination opportunity.. However, with regard to the environment it shall be done very carefully to avoid destruction of the sensitive environment.

Special thanks to Dato Paduka Abu Bakar Taib for fighting this & Dato Najib for seeing & listening the true potential of Langkawi as a Tourism spot. Thanks for continue the legacy of Tun Mahathir (thanks to Tun also for fighting). And also thanking everybody who are also involve on highlighting & fighting as well..  And also thanks to others who care about us.. 

Cant wait to see the masterplan..

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Sunset View in Kuah

Sunset by RObin Lee

Picture of the day. Sunset view from Kuah Town. Such a good combination of warm lighting & dark background. Nice one.. Thanks for sharing mate.More from him here.

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How to have a fun-filled holiday without a guide

‘Driving yourself is the best way to explore the island’
Prerna Singh, Lawyer
Even though Langkawi is a small island I decided to explore it on my own, without any tourist-like planning. One of the few good things that I did was buying a map of Langkawi. Renting a car was next on the list. Driving yourself is the best way to explore the beauty and adventure of the island. We obviously did break some minor traffic rules, as we were out to explore things on our own, but managed to not get into trouble. Unlike India, you wouldn’t find anyone walking on the roads, who can assist you with the routes so we were just on the mercy of the map and the sign boards.

The visit to the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club had me ogling at the cool yachts. I travelled to beaches such as Rhu beach, Cenang beach, Kok and Tengah Beach. The best part remained that everything was impromptu and unplanned, and that added to the thrill.

Things to keep in mind:
* Carry your driving license  if you want to drive there.
* Buy a map.
* Experiment with Malay food.
* Shopping isn’t a very good idea here. You could rather splurge on adventure and water sports.

From Hisdustan Times.

AL :-

The tips about can only applies to the max when you've done a preliminary search about langkawi places before u even visit Langkawi.. 

Unless u are there for a long time..

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The Definitive Guide to Langkawi - Vacation Guide Oct-Dec 2011 Issue

Langkawi Link is a free travel magazine which offer great guideline & travel info to Langkawi Tourist.
Get yours today in Airport, Kuah Jetty or selected places. Now the Vacation guide is publish quarterly. Limited stocks now. Please email me at anaklangkawi@gmail.com for pdf copy..
 

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LANGKAWI BIRDING & FOTOFEST 2011 25th to 27th November 2011

OPENPRESS) October 06, 2011 -- Malaysia's Langkawi region is to play host to a celebration of birds and wildlife during the Langkawi Birding and Fotofest 2011.

To be held between November 25th and 27th across the Langkawi archipelago, the event will take full advantage of the natural beauty and diverse ecological conditions in the area, with a range of different activities on offer.

Talks and workshops on conservation, photography and eco-tourism are to be held, as well as various stands selling products and services aimed at wildlife enthusiasts.

Kids' activities include an art competition and face painting, while various guided walks and tours are available to those wishing to see impressive specimens out in the wild.

However, the main events are the bird race and photography competition, which will see participants competing for cash prizes.

The bird race challenges ornithology fans to travel to designated sites to spot and record as many different species as they can within a time limit.

Meanwhile, the photography competition will see keen shutterbugs snapping candid photos of native Langkawi species, with winning entries appearing in a Wildlife of Langkawi calendar that will be sold to future visitors.

More here

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