Record of sorts: Hotels in Langkawi receive 1,000 bookings in an hour
The hotel sector in Langkawi received 1,000 bookings from domestic tourists following the governments announcement to allow the public to embark on domestic tourism activities.
Sun Jun 07 2020
Room rate soared in Langkawi due to 'brokers' - LTA Chairman
The Langkawi Tourism Association exposed the presence of a third party which made bookings for hotel rooms to cash in on big events like the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) event.
Sun Mar 12 2017
Furious over road project delay, Langkawi Tourism Association makes police report
The RM45 million project was supposed to be completed in June this year, as such he wants the authorities to speed up the works or terminate the contractor's contract for failing to do the job.
Wed Dec 28 2016
Langkawi Tourism objects to demolition of iconic eagle statue
The Langkawi Tourism Association says the statue is not a place of worship or linked to any activities contrary to Islam.
Sun Sep 04 2016
Vehicles plough into people outside KL nightspot, two injured
The police receive a report about the incident from a 24-year-old man who witnesses it.
Thu Jan 30 2025
18 bodies recovered after Washington plane crash, CBS News reports
At least 18 bodies have been recovered after a midair collision between a regional passenger jet and a helicopter.
Thu Jan 30 2025
American Airlines jet collides with helicopter near Washington's Reagan Airport
The Washington Post reports that multiple bodies have been recovered from the water.
Thu Jan 30 2025
UK backs third runway at London's Heathrow Airport
Heathrow Airport is operating at 99% capacity and risks being overtaken in Europe.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Sarawak floods: Number of victims almost doubles to 5,385
Based on the latest report from the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee Secretariat, Bintulu has the highest number of flood victims.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Plane crash in South Sudan kills 20 oil workers
The small aircraft carrying oil workers in South Sudan's Unity State crashed on takeoff from its oilfield airport.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Miri landslide: Residents urged to evacuate if ordered
Sarawak Transport Minister says this is to prevent a recurrence of the recent tragedy in Kampung Lereng Bukit, which claimed five lives.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Families reunite in north Gaza as huge crowds return to smashed homes
Thousands of displaced people returning from south are going back looking for surviving family members and whatever remains of their homes.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Syria's Sharaa declared president for transition, consolidating his power
Sharaa was also empowered to form a temporary legislative council for a transitional period and the Syrian constitution was suspended.
Thu Jan 30 2025
Atomic scientists adjust 'Doomsday Clock' closer than ever to midnight
The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set the clock to 89 seconds before midnight - the theoretical point of annihilation.
Thu Jan 30 2025