Stranded ferry with over 500 people onboard safely towed to Kuala Kedah passenger ferry jetty
The ferry carrying over 500 passengers and crew members that was stranded at around 3 pm while on its way to Langkawi from Kuala Kedah has been safely towed to the Kuala Kedah Ferry Jetty last night.
Sun Oct 23 2022
New passenger jetty to be built to Langkawi
The MOT plans to build a new jetty for passenger ferry operations to Langkawi as a long-term solution to the sedimentation problems that often occur at the Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis jetties.
Sat Sep 10 2022
Tourism Malaysia gears up to woo Indonesian travellers
Tourism Malaysia welcomes fully vaccinated Indonesian travellers to Langkawi after nearly two years of border closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun Nov 28 2021
Int'l tourists can travel to Langkawi beginning Nov 15 - Ismail Sabri
International tourists who wish to visit Langkawi are allowed to do so beginning Nov 15, through the International Tourism Bubble (Inbound) for the Langkawi Pilot Project.
Fri Oct 22 2021
COVID-19 test not required for Langkawi travellers from today - Health Minister
The Health Ministry (MoH), effective today, has decided to drop the mandatory COVID-19 test for individuals travelling to Langkawi.
Tue Oct 12 2021
Most tourists to Langkawi make own bookings - MOTAC
Most tourists to Langkawi tend to book their own travel, accommodation and tour arrangements, according to monitoring and a survey by the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (MOTAC).
Tue Oct 05 2021
No COVID-19 case involving tourists to Langkawi reported - Exco
Mohd Firdaus said thus far cases had only involved locals on the island.
Wed Sep 22 2021
Kuala Kedah-Langkawi ferry service to resume from Sept 23
The ferry service from the Kuala Kedah Ferry Terminal to Langkawi will resume operations on Sept 23.
Sat Sep 18 2021
COVID: Travellers to Langkawi can reschedule flight tickets, hotel reservations
Nancy said airline companies and registered accommodation operators have agreed to give their commitment on the matter.
Sat Sep 18 2021
Tourist arrivals to Langkawi bring new ray of hope to tourism operators, small traders
The arrival of tourists to Langkawi Island has brought a new ray of hope to the island's tourism operators and small traders.
Fri Sep 17 2021
141 fly to Langkawi from Ipoh on maiden flight
More than 70 passengers have so far booked their seats for the next Langkawi flights on Sunday and Wednesday.
Fri Sep 17 2021
MOTAC targets 200,000 domestic tourists to Langkawi
Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said about 30,000 tourists are expected to visit the resort island this month.
Thu Sep 16 2021
Langkawi-bound travellers feel safe with KLIA'S COVID-19 screening test SOP
Travellers who wish to take a flight to Langkawi must undergo the COVID-19 screening test.
Thu Sep 16 2021
1,520 passengers on eight flights flew to Langkawi under travel bubble project - Wee
Wee Ka Siong said they travelled via Malaysia Airlines (four flights), Air Asia (three flights) and a Malindo flight.
Thu Sep 16 2021
100 pct flight load to Langkawi signals strong rebound for domestic air travel - AirAsia
AirAsia's inaugural service from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi this morning under the travel bubble recorded a 100 per cent flight load, signifying a strong rebound for domestic air travel.
Thu Sep 16 2021
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024