Langkawi, 11th August 2021 – Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) in collaboration with Langsura Geopark Sdn. Bhd. (LGSB) continues its support programme for tourism industry workers whose sources of income have been gravely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, by providing them with squid-fishing equipment.
The main objective of this recovery project is to pave a path for the badly affected tour boat operators in discovering new economic fields as their alternative source of income. It is hoped to be able to help with their survival in the smallest way possible, therefore improving their standard of living.
The programme is also part of the efforts introduced under Langkawi Economy Roadmap Plan (HELANG) with participation of 10 tour boat operators who are also based at Jeti Teluk Baru, Langkawi. The contribution was delivered by YBrs. Tuan Nasaruddin bin Abdul Muttalib, Chief Executive Officer of LADA at Resorts World Marina Jetty in Tanjung Malai, Langkawi. A total of RM30,000.00 was allocated for this small economic project. Each participant received RM3,000.00 support in the form of squid-fishing equipment.
LADA’S Board of Directors has approved a specific allocation of RM3 million for HELANG programme which has been implemented from the middle of last year. Until now, more than 500 participants have benefited from it, some of them include Langkawi’s tourism industry players such as taxi drivers, tour guides, cultural artists, and small entrepreneurs.
