DURING the Japanese Invasion some 70 years ago, the villagers of Pulau Tuba in Langkawi escaped persecution and death when they found sanctuary in the caves of Wang Buloh. Under the cover of darkness, they made their way to the caves and set up home there for their families. Pulau Tuba – Langkawi Today, the [...]

As Langkawi awaits to be gazetted as a Unesco Geological Park, one resort has already carved a name for itself as a sustainable eco-resort. PULAU Langkawi, one of Malaysia’s favourite playgrounds, has already been gazetted as the region’s first Unesco Geological Park (Geopark). With 99 islands and many tourist attractions, Langkawi packs in holidays makers, [...]

The southwestern corner of Pulau Langkawi is a favorite destination for tourists who come to explore its many attractions — both natural and man-made, writes ALAN TEH LEAM SENG LOCATED on the southwestern coast of Pulau Langkawi, Burau Bay has many precious secrets waiting to be uncovered. The beachfront resorts that hug its powdery white [...]

Langkawi is the largest of a multitude of islands that lie off the coast of Kedah state, in the far northwest of Peninsular Malaysia. The island comprises a jeweled setting of 99 islands. Langkawi is a versatile holiday destination with world-class infrastructure and facilities – a modern international airport, excellent roads, state-of-the-art marinas, budget hotels [...]

Responsible tourism is the latest catchphrase in this era of global-warming concerns. But just how easy is it to stick to the moral high road? Everything moves very slowly in Langkawi. Even the cars, although there are only a handful, amble by at barely 40kph, while the animals languish in the sun, seemingly immobilised by [...]

Located in Pantai Cenang, around 30 minutes drive from Kuah Town, Langkawi, the Underwater World Langkawi is one of the largest marine and freshwater aquaria in South East Asia. Not only that, it had won numerous awards since its opening in 2005, including “Malaysia Best Man Made Tourist Attraction”. Therefore, don’t miss your chance of [...]

When you are visiting Langkawi Island, the crocodile farm is one of the tourist attractions that you must not miss. Why? Because there are hardly any places in the Malaysia that houses such a number of these giant reptiles. The Langkawi Island crocodile farm is the place to go if you like watching these remarkable [...]

When I visited Langkawi Island in early of 2008,  I had a tough time in choosing a hotels to stay because that was the first time I went there. The varieties of hotels which ranges from the cheapest non-rated motels to the grandest 5 star hotels are giving me a headache. I probably couldn’t afford [...]