The Geopark Sistership Programme occurred from 23rd to 25th July 2023 between Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark (UGGp) and Satun UNESCO Global Geopark (UGGp). The programme aimed to strengthen cooperation between the two Geoparks and explore mutual development opportunities. The delegation from Satun UGGp included the following representatives: 1. Dr. Narongrit Thungprue - Director of Satun [...]
Langkawi, 22nd July 2023 - Langkawi Development Authority (LADA), in collaboration with Tourism Malaysia and Malaysia Airport Berhad (MAB), organised a celebration to welcome the inaugural chartered flight from Chengdu, China to Langkawi by Batik Air. This chartered flight using a Boeing 737 aircraft owned by Batik Air with a passenger capacity of 180 seats, [...]
Travel is the best education and to learn beyond borders is something truly extraordinary. Not only do students get to meet new friends and explore interesting places, but they also gain new experiences that enhance their capability to communicate and adapt in various situations. Given the current geopolitical climate, programmes like this promote understanding and [...]
Langkawi, 18th July 2023 - LADA has organised a Post-Event Survey and Appreciation Ceremony for the Infrastructure and Cleanliness Secretariat in conjunction with LIMA 2023, held at the Jebat Restaurant, Kuala Sungai Melaka, Langkawi. The invitation was extended to the heads and representatives of government departments and corporate agencies who demonstrated high commitment throughout the [...]
The Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) in partnership with Marriott Group International consisting of four major hotels in Langkawi namely The Ritz Carlton Langkawi, St. Regis Langkawi, Aloft Langkawi Pantai Tengah and Westin Langkawi Resort and Spa have all joined the bandwagon in incorporating the integration of environmental sustainability into their strategy and recreational business decisions [...]
On this week's IGSC, Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) teamed up with MR DIY GROUP M BHD, who came to the island to participate in our weekly clean-up programme at Pantai Teluk Mempelam earlier today, to raise awareness towards mitigating ocean pollution. Approximately 200 kg of marine debris consisting of plastic bottles, styrofoam, food wrappers and [...]
The reopening of Ayer Hangat Village on 13th July 2023 was enlivened with a ‘Doa Selamat’ Ceremony, Yasin recitation, and Hajat Prayer led by Tuan Haji Rosli Bin Saad, the Imam of An-Nawawi Mosque, Kampung Bohor Merah. May Ayer Hangat Village, with its uniqueness as a hot saltwater spring and being the only one in [...]
Langkawi, 2nd July 2023 - The second day of the LUGGp revalidation began with a visit to the Drive-Thru Recycle Centre, focusing on solid waste management initiatives that encourage users to recycle solid waste to make Langkawi Island cleaner and well-preserved for future generations. Next, the UNESCO assessors were taken to Pulau Tuba, which serves [...]
Langkawi, 1st July 2023 - A Progress Report Briefing session was conducted by the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of LADA, the Manager of LUGGp, and the Geological Expert of LUGGp to the UNESCO assessors. Various achievements, challenges and continuous initiatives related to geotourism, conservation efforts and community engagement were presented to the assessors. The purpose [...]
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 [...]
