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Tourism industry concerned by lack of action on beachfront abuse, safety and upkeep of island
THE authorities may like to think of it as "Langkawi Permata Kedah" (Langkawi the pearl of Kedah), but the goings-on at some of the major attractions on the island are putting off visitors.
Even the people involved in the tourism sector have voiced concern that the island's allure as a premier destination was going downhill as reflected in the many negative comments posted on tripadvisor.com.
Read more: Langkawi’s reputation on the line - General - New Straits Times
From: meblognature.blogspot
Wildlife Murders In Langkawi
Of all the diurnal primates found on Langkawi, they are the shiest and gentle among all. They usually mind their own business and take off when you get close to them. Their shyness and gentleness are the unique traits that draw other primates to admire them and perhaps getting as near as possible to shoot them - with cameras.
This particular gentle diurnal primate is one our island's wildlife attraction, the Dusky Langur (Trachypithecus obscurus), which mostly can be found at the edge of the rainforest, in plantations or even nearby housing estates.
THE BEAUTY OF LANGKAWI
By Kamila Delart
It was love at first sight. Pristine island surrounded by the turquoise Andaman Sea, ancient rainforest with trees rooted in the depth of thousands of years, and their branches daringly reaching towards the sky. Bright orange of wild heliconias, and deep red of the ginger flowers. The tantalizing smell of a jackfruit in the air…
As per definition, ‘Love at first sight’ is the phenomenon of an instant attraction, inexplicable romantic feelings bordering on madness… A description implying that this state of sensory intoxication is far too intense as that it could last.
NewStraitsTimes, February 3rd 2012
German couple’s holiday marred
by robbery
An elderly German couple were attacked by machete-wielding robbers on Saturday night, all for a handbag containing RM280.
Hubert Heiler, 70, and his wife, Mariah Hease, 66, were slashed on their arms and all five of Hease's fingers on her left hand were almost severed while Heiler also suffered similar injuries on three of his fingers.
PIMEX 2012 - the Phuket International Maritime Exhibition -
will be held on 29th March to 1st April 2012.
PIMEX is targetting 'High Net Worth Individuals' - in other words people who have tons of money and know no better way than throwing it into the water... :-)
More and positiver comments you can read here:
phuketboatshow.com.
Langkawi Yoga Newsletter January 2012
Three Natures Of Karma
&
The Three Teachings - First: Retreat
Posted by Dorothy Ang
In response to the numerous ticket requests for its fundraising Ball on 3 March, The Charity Club Langkawi is now taking advance reservations.
Requests, preferably by email - langkawicharity@gmail.com - should include name, contact number, number of tickets required and the price per person. All reservation requests will be confirmed by email and tickets will be issued early in February upon full payment.
Langkawi January 20, 2012 :
Langkawi Development Authority (LADA)
has been selected to receive the “37th International Award for Tourist, Hotel and Catering Industry (New Millennium Award)” by Trade Leader’s Club, Madrid; as a recognition for Tourism Promotion and Development in its area for the year 2011.
The Chief Executive Officer of LADA, Tan Sri Khalid Ramli received the awards during the Gala Dinner at Melia Castilla Hotel, Madrid on 19 January 2012. This recognition is to acknowledge and recognize the continuous promotion activities and tourism development in Langkawi by LADA in the year 2011.
First Tourism Industry Golf Gathering
On Sunday, the 12th Feb at 3pm there will be the first Tourism Industry Golf gathering which is arranged by 99 East.
The event is basically a relaxed fun 9 holes.
Our aim is to hold this monthly to improve and build relations within the industry as the golf course is often an ideal place to do this.
James Slade
Director of Golf
99 East Golf Club Bhd
If you are a player in the Langkawi Tourism Industry and would like to take part, please call Mob: +6012 4426295 ● Tel: +604 955 1153 for more information or email to: james.slade@99east.com
Website: 99east.com
Panorama Langkawi - The Cable Car
New Rates & New Products 2012
by Zam
On 17th Jan 2012, the New Product Launch was officiated by Mr Ebi Azly Abdullah, Chief Operating Officer Panorama Langkawi. Their main objective was to update the media, tour operators and association on the new rates and new products for 2012. We were briefed on the maintenance schedule for the whole year (as listed on the Notice Board) and the new rates for the cable car effective 1st February 2012.
Other respective agenda was :
- The Express Lane (whereby the waiting time is
reduced to 1/5th of the normal queing time)
- The Chartered Gondola ( 1 - 6 person per gondola)
- The newly joint venture with the 'Duck Tour', which is
named the 'SkyCab Duck Tour Combo'
- The Sky Trail (Eco Trail is located between Cable Car's Middle station and the
end of the SkyBridge)
- The SkyPos (A collabration with POS Malaysia)
This are the new rates for 2012
Cable Car Ride Adults : RM 50.00
Child 2-11 years RM 30.00
Express Lane Additional RM 50.00 per person
Chartered Gondola RM 300.00 per gondola
SkyCab Duck Tour Combo Adults RM 80.00
Child 2-11 years RM 60.00
The following Blog Article, written by Paul Penders after a Beach Cleaning action with Captain Eva, reflects upon some Basics which are very important for our Island .
Small Habits That Create A Better World
Compare a happy R&D of a small natural cosmetics company with a happy gathering of local youngsters. The R&D play in our labs and local children play on our land and all of them enjoy astonishing sea views. One party is protected from the hot sun under a roof; the other uses the shadow of a palm tree. Yet all feel happy but under a different circumstance. What is this story about?
Read more: Langkawi: Small Habits That Create A Better World
Eva: My letter to the Langkawi Gazette
Dear Malaysians and ex-pats of Langkawi
and to the rest of this world . . .
Some of you surely know me, I am Eva, skipper of the Damai Indah, Blue Water Star Sailing.
I am writing to you, to inform you about my new project here in Langkawi.
A few months ago I established a company called REVITACURA.
My website will be up and running again within a few days.
Now I am pretty sure that you are aware of the problem of overweight and obesity here on the island. (This is an almost worldwide epidemic, a dramatically increasing serious medical situation that is very scary, if you ask me).
The aim of REVITACURA is to help young overweight and obese people on Langkawi to overcome their condition.
By Sara Lemos
Mangoes 2nd Anniversary Party !
Mangoes restaurant, located in Kuala Teriang, celebrated its two year anniversary this week. It can proudly state, that it has been well accepted and is today well established as a stable place for the homesick westerners and many tourists. Congratulations !!
The owners, Michele and Lutz, put on a delicious buffet for the forty-odd guests in attendance. Mangoes menu style is western splashed with German flavours; but for the celebrations the Aussie influence of owner Michele stepped in. Assortments of tasty BBQ treats were dished out along with complimentary drinks. Live music and singing were also included, to entertain the jovial crowd. A thoroughly enjoyable evening was had by all.
Mangoes restaurant opens Wednesday to Sunday: the kitchen opens from 6pm – 10pm.
B I R D I N G & F O T O F E S T I V A L
by Kamila Delart
A passionate Naturalist, and the founder of NATURAL HISTORY TOURS, Irshad Mobarak spent the last 20 years preserving the pristine nature of Langkawi, and sharing with the world the beauty of our breathtaking island. As one of his latest initiatives, Natural History Tours organized the Langkawi Birding and Foto Festival.
In its second year, the inspiring event took place from 25th to 27th November, and attracted wildlife enthusiasts from the entire Malaysia, Singapore and even Australia.
21. Nov 2011/ Mark
No, no, no - the Langkawi Gazette is NOT FOR SALE
I am asked again and again if the LG was for sale. No it is not.
At some time in the past, many months ago, I thought about the future of the LG – how to expand it to the next level – and as I had nobody to help me, looked around, who could take it over.
Facts are: I found nobody who was willing to really invest the amount of time (or finance) to keep it up and expand it - BUT I found two good helpers (Kamila Delart and Teviot Fairservis).
Read more: No, No, No - The Langkawi Gazette is not for sale
Housesitting
from Tony McDonald - Housesitter in Langkwi
Keeping your home and pets safe when you go away
Leaving your home, pets and garden when you go away on holiday or business can be a worry and employing the services of a house sitting agency or taking your pets to kennels could add a substantial amount to the cost of going away.
The lights are still on at Paul Penders in Langkawi
Some time ago the Langkawi Gazette brought the 'News", that Paul Penders and his company moved to Penang. We would like to rectify this:
It is true that Paul Penders is now ALSO on Penang, but part of the company remains in Langkawi. Paul Penders still owns the beautiful premises on the sea just outside of Kuah and there are big plans with the land and buildings. We will inform you as soon as we have more information.
One thing is for sure: Paul Penders remains a player on Langkawi. :-)
A Review of the
Langkawi One Earth Jazz/World Music Festival
By Patrick Low, Editor,
Langkawi Link Vacation Guide
With 6 pictures
Being a die-hard music fan on an island with no live music except retro cover bands at hotel lounges, I was overjoyed back in October to find out that a jazz and world music festival was coming to the Frangipani resort in November, the first music festival probably since the late Ibrahim Hussain’s Langkawi International Festival of Arts back in 2000.
Read more: A Review of the Langkawi One Earth Jazz/World Music Festival
Repeated Tm NET Cable theft on Langkawi -
now in Kisap for the 2nd time within a week -
disrupting Internet and Phone Service
It has happened on other parts of the island before. There – after a few times – TM NET has simply not replaced the cables anymore. TM NET wrote to the customers “Sorry – we can not provide any service any more in your area”.
So our editor who lives in one of these areas (close to the ‘Datai Junction'), has no TM NET cable internet connection anymore, only Wifi, which is clearly slower.
