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Langkawi - The One & Only Ladies Retreat - "The Heart & Soul Retreat"
Shirley, 19 November 2009
Discover the Joy of Being Yourself
Join Ivory Smith, Luciano Freitas De Jesus, Pat Wright, Yogesh Thakar, Dorothy Ang, and Jafery Razak for a fun-filled journey to awaken your five senses - sight, smell, sound, taste and touch. Discover the joy of being yourself through the combination of fine dining, meditation, dance, yoga, reiki, massage and other activities.
A small group will be gathered to ensure a personalized and unforgettable journey. So there is limited availability (up to 8 persons) on the base "First Pay - First In".
Read more: Langkawi - The One & Only Ladies Retreat - "The Heart & Soul Retreat"
Langkawi: Xmas Baazar at Pondok Keladi Guest House
Shirley, 17 November 2009
Christmas is coming!
On Sunday, me and Mark decided to take a nice afternoon out to the Xmas Baazar at Pondok Keladi Guest House. I was told that the place is located behind Surau Padang Putih. We managed to find it with the help of signs that led the way although it's quite a distance from the main road. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the friendly owner of Pondok Keladi, Dee. There were six stalls that sold items and gifts like t-shirts, jewellery, decorative items, household items, and handmade cushions. Eric Goh from Rumah Holistik was there to give visitors massages with a minimal charge. Here are some of the photos taken at the Xmas Baazar.
Langkawi to host Asian sailing meet.
Bob: 15. Nov 2009 / Source: The Star
From the 12 to the 20 Dec. 2009 - the Kuah Harbour will act as the racing area and the National Sailing Centre as the shore venue for 140 sailors from 30 countries.
Organised under the authority of the International Optimist Dinghy Association (IODA), the Asian meet will feature the Optimist Individual events (boys and girls) and the Optimist Team Racing event.
Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort has won World Travel Award as Malaysia’s Leading Resort
Shirley, 12 November 2009
Congratulations, Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort
On 7 November 2009, Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort had been awarded as Malaysia's Leading Resort at the World Travel Awards 2009 Regional Ceremony which was held in London. The resort is very honoured with the praise after earning Langkawi 2008 Awards "Outstanding Resort", which was awarded by Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) and Langkawi Tourism Board.
Read more: Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort has won World Travel Award as Malaysia’s Leading Resort
Langkawi: Invitation to free Seminar
Mark: 11 Nov. 2009
To find out more about wealth protection, structures available and tax planning, please join us for a half day seminar:
Wealth Management Seminar - LIMA 2009
Date: Thursday, 3rd December 2009
Time: 9:00hrs to 12:00hrs
Venue: Westin Langkawi Resort and Spa
Langkawi: Yachting Laws
Bob: 10 Nov. 2009
Confusion with some Yachting Laws
In recent weeks the Langkawi Gazette has been asked questions by readers, which would seem to indicate there is some confusion with laws for yachts.
With high season starting this month and hundreds of cruising yachts about to arrive
in Langkawi, now is a good time to address these questions which were clarified today by the head of Immigration Headquarters at Telaga Harbour.
Here are the points that were discussed:
Langkawi, Kuah: Bridge open for LIMA - then closed again . . .
Mark: 10 Nov. 2009
I was exited, when I saw people working today on the "Infinity Bridge" in Kuah - and approached a hard working man:
"Yes - the Bridge will be open for LIMA" - I was told - "but then closed again, after LIMA."
"For how long?" "For one week - one month - we don't know." "Why?" "For inspection...."
Read more: Langkawi, Kuah: Bridge open for LIMA - then closed again . . .
Langkawi: Amanda Coffee & Tea
Mark: 5 Nov. 2009
After reading in the langkawi Link, that there is a nice new Coffee in the Pekan Rabu Komplex - I went looking for it and found it. It is on the ground floor, but at the back of the building, not on the front toward the Mosque.
Just look for something RED and you will find it.
I was very positively surprised: They have good, real coffy (Illy from Italy), nice pastry and excellent looking sandwiches with meat, cheese and salad for RM 8.00.
Special Calendar about Langkawi for 2010
Mark: 5 Nov. 2009
The Langkawi Ladies Charity Club
has printed a Calendar for 2010 with nice, glossy pictures of Langkawi.
It has a very clean, clear layout and is a hight quality print product. Each page was sponsored by a Langkawi Company (mentioned below each picture).
The size is A4, the Price RM 10.00.
It can be bought at SK Intertrade in Kuah.
The full amount goes toward the "Snoezelen Room Project' of the Langkawi Ladies Charity Club.
Tip: The Calendar can easily be put in an envelope and sent to friends abroad as a Christmas Gift
Langkawi: 330 Companies From 24 Countries Participate in LIMA '09
Shirley, 27 October 2009
It's bigger this year!
The Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2009 (LIMA '09) that is going to be held from Dec 1 to 5, will have a total of 330 companies from 24 countries that confirmed their participation.
Datuk Abu Bakar Abdullah, the Defence Ministry secretary-general said that there would be 53 types of aircraft and 71 warships being displayed at the exhibition. He said that among those exhibitors who were coming were from Australia, Russia, Norway, Poland, United Kingdom, South Africa and Singapore.
Read more: Langkawi: 330 Companies From 24 Countries Participate in LIMA '09
Langkawi: Pulau Payar looked at closely
Mark: 19 Oct. 2009
A few hours ago, Mandy Lee and Wendy Chin, 2 active members of the Langkawi Branch of Malaysia Nature Society, have published a very long letter with their detailed concern in regard to the ongoing activities on Pulau Payar.
They obviously are very knowledgeable in regard to this subject, and their article is well worth to be studied. You can read their article here.
Whalesharks in the waters of Langkawi!
From Naylene, Tropical Charters,
17 Oct. 2009
I went fishing yesterday with some friends in front of the Berjaya and we spotted at least 5 Whalesharks at approx. 11:30 a.m.!! Amazing experience!!!! I imagine we spent about 2 hours with them - I'm still so excited and just had to share these (amateur!) photos with you - lucky I had my camera with me, or maybe no one would believe this experience! Don't ask me how big they were, but all I know is that we were in a 25ft. Explorer Speedboat, and the whalesharks were MUCH bigger than the boat!! They swam underneath the boat, swam all around us, and gave us a real show. After that, we really didn't care if we caught any fish!! We reckon we already had the catch of the day! Enjoy the photos!
Naylene
Langkawi's Cat Pension
Mark, 17 Oct. 2009
Mamma Rozie has opened a Cat Pension
In future, if you have to leave Langkawi for a short time, she will take care of your cat.
She will love to do it.
Here are some points, Rozie asked me to tell you:
New in Langkawi: The Holistic Healing Centre of Eric Goh
Mark: 16 Oct. 2009
Big things can happen in a small place:
Rumah Holistik
It’s a big moment, when someone, who has learned throughout his whole life different techniques how to help others, has reached the state of proficiency and certainty, to open up his own Centre.
Read more: New in Langkawi: The Holistic Healing Centre of Eric Goh
MEDITATION CLASS - by Yogesh Thaker
Mark: 15 Oct. 2009
Every Monday, from 7.30pm-8.30pm
in AnnV's Fitness Centre, 1st Floor Langkawi Fair
Learn to relax and unwind. Meditation is a way to enjoy a deep sense of relaxation whilst calming your nerves. A journey of self-discovery and an Evening filled with joy. Totally non-religious!!
With Yogesh Thaker. Read more about Yogesh here
Fee RM 10.00 - Important: Class Bookings and Cancellations are compulsory. Kindly call or text at 017 421 2757. Classes will only commence with a minimum of 5 person.
Number of Tourists coming to Langkawi
Shirley/Mark: 04 Oct. 2009
The LADA website is up again - but so far only in Malay. It shows the Tourist Arrival for this year up to July.
Langkawi: Ramadan Bazaar in Kuah
Shirley, 8 September 2009
This year, the Ramadan Bazaar in Kuah lasts from 22 August to 19 September. It can be found at the big space behind the Water Garden Hawker Centre, just a stone throw away from the Langkawi Baron. There you can find about twice as many food sellers and food selections than at the usual night markets - and the prices are very cheap.
You can find about 90 photos here which Shirley took at the Kuah Ramadan Bazaar in the last few days. There is a description of the food and other things which shows up under your mouse cursor when you hover over the pictures. Enjoy!
Langkawi's Marine Park gets a Resort
Shirley/Mark, 30 August 2009
The 'Eco Dive Resort' is being built
If you have heard of the rumor about a resort being built in Langkawi's Marine Park - in Pulau Payar - it is true. As Raymond Foo, one of the owners of 'D'Coconut Resort', confirmed us: "The project of building the 'Pulau Payar Eco Dive Resort' had been proposed about 5 years ago but was put in pending until recently, because the Kedah state government could not find the right person to carry it out - until D'Coconut Resort decided to take over and now ...
Langkawi Sky Bridge, the World's Scariest Bridge
Shirley, 20 August 2009 / TripAdvisor
First prize on TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor, the world's most popular and largest travel community announced the top five most jaw-dropping and top five scariest bridges in the world yesterday. Among the most intimidating and historically significant bridges around the globe, Langkawi Sky Bridge surprisingly took the number one place in the top five world's scariest bridges.
The Langkawi Wildlife Park
Mark / Shirley, 15 July 2009
Get up-close with your feathered and furry friends !
Mark: Living in Langkawi for 7 years – I had not been there. It was known to me as “Bird Paradise” and as I am not specially drawn to see birds in small cages - I did not go there. What a mistake !:-))
The Bird Paradise changed it’s name in 2006 and became the Langkawi Wildlife Park.
Langkawi’s first Solar Powered Tour Boat
Mark, 28 June 2009
No Noise, No Cost, No Pollution
JungleWalla Nature Tours has just gotten Langkawi’s first Solar Powered Boat.
“ It has been Irshad’s wish for quite a while to have an environmental friendly motor boat to reduce noise, fuel and exhaust pollutants. Early this year that dream came true when we met Philip Johnston, director of Power Eco Energy Solutions.”
Langkawi: A Luxury Project in Tanjung Rhu
Mark, 2 June 2009 / Source: New Straits Times,
2 June 2009 and websites mentioned below
'Developing' Tanjung Rhu ?
A memorandum of understanding has been signed between ‘Coco Int. Ltd’., an investment Company from the ‘United Arab Emirates’, and ‘AUF Properties Sdn. Bhd.’, from Petaling Jaya, Selangor, about an exclusive RM800 million 'residential-cum-commercial centre' on a 8 hectare site in Tanjung Rhu.
This picture is from the promotional pdf file mentioned below.
