Langkawi, 30th June 2023 - The Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) together with members of the Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark (LUGGp) advisory team warmly welcomed the arrival of UNESCO assessors, namely Professor Dr. Yuanyuan Zheng (Director, Chinese Geoparks Network) from China and Dr. Yongmun Jeon, a Geologist from Jeju UNESCO Global Geopark, Korea, at Langkawi International [...]
Langkawi, 4th July 2023 - The UNESCO Global Geopark assessors were taken to visit the Geopark to School Program at SK Kilim, Langkawi. They also witnessed cultural performances by the students and visited the Geopark Corner, where they received explanations from the Geopark Junior Guide about the unique geological heritage of Langkawi. These junior guides [...]
26 June 2023 - The Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark Advisory Council Meeting No. 1/2023 was chaired by the Chief Minister of Kedah, YAB Dato Seri Haji Muhammad Sanusi bin Md Nor. Among the meeting agenda items were the presentation of new geopark products: Tuba Geotourism, as well as the framework of the Langkawi Geopark Master [...]
From 23rd to 25th June 2023, Langkawi Development Authority sponsored 3 sales booths for entrepreneurs at the Sabah Agro Expo (SAEX) 2023. There were 4 Langkawi entrepreneurs, namely Puan Mardiana binti Shaari, who specialises in virgin coconut oil products, Puan Naimah binti Natzeri, a Langkawi chocolate entrepreneur, Puan Nur Hafilah binti Abdul Talib, specialising in [...]
Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) together with Panorama Langkawi Sdn Bhd, Jupeter Holidays Sdn Bhd, and Anytimes Holidays Sdn Bhd participated in the MATTA Fair Kedah at Central Square Sungai Petani, which was the first-ever event held in Kedah. The programme was inaugurated by YB. Tuan Mohd Firdaus bin Ahmad, Kedah State Tourism Exco. Participation in [...]
The UNESCO Global Geopark assessors, Prof. Dr. Yuanyuan Zheng, Director of the Chinese Geoparks Network, China, and Dr. Yongmun Jeon, Geologist from Jeju UNESCO Global Geopark, Korea, visited the Geopark Gallery at the LADA Complex on 4 July 2023. Dr. Azmil Munif, Manager of the Tourism Division at LADA, provided an explanation regarding the Langkawi [...]
The Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) participated in the PATA Destination Experience Forum & Mart 2023 (PDFM 2023) held in Kuching, Sarawak from 21st to 23rd June 2023 to promote Langkawi to the delegates of this event. PDFM features experienced speakers from various professional tourism sectors such as adventure travel agencies, ecotourism, gastronomy, including representatives from [...]
The 19th LADA Langkawi International Regatta Perdana was officiated by YBhg. Dato' Ahmad Shapawi Ismail, Director General of MSN representing the Minister of KBS on the 5th of February 2023 at the National Sail Training Center Langkawi. Congratulations to all of the winners. Division B was won by Muhammad Zahir Naiman Bin Ismail. He also [...]
Muar Holiday Tours & Express Transport Sdn. Bhd. has brought in a total of 409 people from Eostre Bhd. The MICE group visited Langkawi from the 1st to the 3rd of February 2023. Muar Holiday Tours & Express Transport Sdn. Bhd. is a Johor travel agency seeking to bring MICE groups to Langkawi in 2022 [...]
