Monthly Archives - January 2025
14Jan

Kerabu bronok, latok antara hidangan unik untuk delegasi ASEAN di Langkawi

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia akan menonjolkan keunikan tersendiri sepanjang Kepengerusian ASEAN 2025 menerusi kepelbagaian makanan tempatan yang bakal disajikan kepada ribuan tetamu luar negara.

Ketua Setiausaha Kementerian Luar, Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zin berkata pada Permukiman Menteri-Menteri Luar ASEAN (AMM) di Langkawi Sabtu ini misalnya, kerabu bronok dan latok menjadi antara hidangan yang disediakan untuk lebih 200 delegasi asing yang terbabit.

"Di Laos tahun lalu, setiap kali ada mesyuarat atau majlis makan malam, akan ada rumpai sungai (riverweed) dari Sungai Mekong.

"Jadi, saya harap produk tempatan di Langkawi dapat menarik minat pelawat dan tetamu kita," katanya pada sidang media berhubung Kepengerusian ASEAN 2025 di sini hari ini.

Kerabu bronok adalah makanan eksotik di Langkawi yang menggunakan spesies timun laut Acaudina molpadioides manakala latok atau Caulerpa lentillifera ialah sejenis rumpai laut yang lazimnya dimakan sebagai salad atau ulam.

 

Selain itu, Amran berkata, produk tempatan akan turut dipromosikan sepanjang Kepengerusian ASEAN 2025 bagi memberi peluang perniagaan kepada usahawan mikro, kecil dan sederhana.

"Sebilangan besar daripada produk berkenaan sudah dibeli sebagai sebahagian daripada hospitaliti Malaysia untuk tetamu yang datang melawat," katanya.

Bagi memastikan aspek kebersihan di lokaliti yang terbabit dalam penganjuran mesyuarat dan program berkaitan ASEAN, beliau berkata Wisma Putra akan mendapatkan kerjasama Kementerian Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan (KPKT) dan pihak berkuasa tempatan (PBT).

Permukiman Menteri Luar ASEAN yang bermula Sabtu ini di pulau peranginan Langkawi, secara rasmi menandakan permulaan siri mesyuarat ASEAN di bawah pengerusi Malaysia.

Malaysia akan menganjurkan lebih 350 mesyuarat dan program utama di seluruh negara sepanjang tahun ini di bawah tema "Keterangkuman dan Kemampanan". – BERNAMA

Sumber : https://www.bharian.com.my/berita/nasional/2025/01/1349286/kerabu-bronok-latok-antara-hidangan-unik-untuk-delegasi-asean-di?utm_source=BHWhatsAppChannel&utm_medium=Traffic&utm_campaign=News

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13Jan

GEO Certification First for Malaysia

Langkawi, Malaysia: The Els Club Teluk Datai has become the first golf course in Malaysia to be awarded GEO Certification, the globally recognised accolade which highlights a club’s dedication to environmental stewardship, resource efficiency, and community engagement.

The GEO Certification process assessed The Els Club Teluk Datai on comprehensive sustainability criteria, focusing on its impact on bio-diversity, resource conservation and community involvement. Highlights of the club’s initiatives include:

Nature: The club utilises compost made from natural ingredients to cut down on synthetic fertiliser use and employs innovative pest control strategies, using natural deterrents like chili-based solutions to maintain the greens without using harmful chemicals. Organic practices are central to the club’s sustainability philosophy, seamlessly integrating environment-friendly methods to protect the course and its surrounding eco-system. Collaborations with wildlife experts further this commitment, establishing buffer zones to safeguard local habitats, exemplifying a holistic and proactive approach to environmental stewardship.

Resources: Implementing green practices across The Els Club Teluk Datai is a vital undertaking, reflected in a range of initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact. Waste reduction and recycling are prioritised, with meticulous sorting to minimise landfill contributions. Planned solar panel installations will further advance renewable energy efforts, reducing reliance on conventional sources and significantly lowering the club’s carbon footprint. These panels represent not just a goal but a step toward energy independence. Complementing these efforts, advanced irrigation systems are being introduced to conserve water and minimise waste on the fairways, further demonstrating the club’s comprehensive commitment to operating to the most sustainable standards possible.

Community: The Els Club’s sustainability efforts go beyond internal practices, actively engaging guests and the community. Players can explore eco-friendly initiatives through educational tours and interactive displays, fostering greater awareness and appreciation for sustainability. The club also partners with local schools, inviting students to learn about organic farming and environmental stewardship, further strengthening its commitment to nurturing a culture of responsibility and ecological awareness within the community.

Sharudin Bin Kamarudin, Club Manager at The Els Club Teluk Datai, said: “We are delighted that The Els Club Teluk Datai has earned this prestigious certification, a testament to our unwavering commitment to sustainability and operating in harmony with nature.

“Just like our sister resort, The Datai Langkawi, our ethos is rooted in environmental preservation and community empowerment, and this achievement reflects our efforts to integrate these values into every aspect of our operations. We hope this recognition inspires others in Malaysia and beyond to embrace sustainable practices.”

The certification process involved a year-long benchmarking period to assess the club’s sustainability efforts, followed by the adoption of a three-year certification term (2024-2027).

The Els Club Teluk Datai will continue to work with the GEO Foundation to uphold these high standards and contribute to the global movement toward sustainable golf.

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07Jan

Langkawi hosts ASEAN Summit 2025

LANGKAWI, 7 January 2025: Malaysia’s popular holiday island Langkawi will host the ASEAN Summit 2025 this month, attracting 1,000 delegates to three conferences for leaders of the ASEAN 10-nation bloc.

The Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) Board of Directors co-chairman, Datuk Zamzuri Abdul Aziz, presented details of the three ASEAN events that will convene at the island’s international convention centre, reported by the New Strait Times.

LADA Chief Executive Officer Dato’ Haslina Binti Abdul Hamid (centre) launched the Visit Kedah Year 2025 campaign last week, welcoming tourists on New Year’s Day.

The ASEAN Sumit agenda starts with the ASEAN+3 Meeting (Financial Track) scheduled from 14 to 15 January on Langkawi Island. Representatives from three East Asian countries, China, South Korea and Japan, will join delegations from the 10-member countries of ASEAN.

Two other meetings — the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat from 18 to 19 January and the Special Meeting of ASEAN Senior Officials on Energy from 21 to 23 January — will conclude the summit agenda.

Meanwhile, LADA Chief Executive Officer Dato’ Haslina Binti Abdul Hamid launched the Visit Kedah Year 2025 campaign last week, spotlighting 132 calendar events in the year, including the 21st Langkawi International Regatta scheduled from 13 to 16 February at the island’s Royal Langkawi Yacht Club and the 17th Lima (Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition) from 20 to 24 May 2025

Visit Kedah Year 2025 will headline arts, culture, sports, promotions, community, and geoparks, key elements of  Langkawi’s identity.

New Straits Times quoted Dato’ Haslina saying that of the 132 planned events, 36 are dedicated to sports and culture, 17 to international promotions, 10 to domestic promotions, and 26 to community programmes.

“In addition, there are 24 investment mission programmes and 19 geopark events, all aimed at achieving the target of 3.5 million tourist arrivals by year-end,” she told NST.

Langkawi played a key role in the Visit Kedah Year 2025 initiative, hosting a welcome reception for the travellers arriving at the island’s airport and ferry cruise ship terminal. LADA was joined in the celebratory welcome by Tourism Malaysia, Malaysia Airports, Malaysia Marine Department and Langkawi Port officials.

LADA said it was committed to making Langkawi the destination of choice throughout the Visit Kedah Year 2025 campaign as a forerunner to the nationwide Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign launch.

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