Cipta tarikan baharu, Jambatan Sungai Kuala Melaka ‘bertukar wajah’ sempena LIMA’25

Bersempena dengan penganjuran Langkawi International Maritime dan Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA) 2025, Balai Seni Negara Cawangan Langkawi bersama Lembaga Pembangunan Langkawi (LADA) telah merasmikan Program Pengindahan dan Keceriaan Jambatan Sungai Kuala Melaka. Program yang bermula dari 7 Mei hingga 23 Mei 2025 ini menyaksikan transformasi menyeluruh terhadap Jambatan Sungai Kuala Melaka melalui penghasilan mural berskala besar yang mengetengahkan tema Geopark Langkawi.

Jambatan Sungai Kuala Melaka ‘bertukar wajah’, kini jadi tarikan baharu Langkawi

Jambatan Sungai Kuala Melaka dipilih sebagai lokasi transformasi atas kedudukannya yang strategik sebagai laluan utama pelancong dan nadi komuniti, di samping potensinya untuk diangkat sebagai ruang seni awam yang mampu memperkaya pengalaman budaya serta visual pengunjung. Timbalan Menteri Pelancongan, Seni dan Budaya (MOTAC) Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan yang telah menyempurnakan perasmian program ini turut mengucapkan tahniah kepada semua pihak yang terlibat menjayakan program tersebut.
“Saya ucapkan tahniah kepada semua pihak. Tanpa kerjasama dan usaha setiap pihak yang terlibat, tidak mungkin kita dapat melihat hasil pada petang ini.
“Sudah semestinya, ada sebab pihak LADA memilih Jambatan Sungai Melaka. Yang pertama, lokasi ini menyediakan ruangan yang luas untuk meluangkan masa. Mereka boleh meletak kereta dan berhenti untuk ambil gambar.
“Mereka bukan sahaja boleh mengambil gambar jambatan yang unik ini, tapi ada tarikan lain juga di sini seperti sungai dan pemandangan yang indah.
“Jambatan ini adalah lokasi yang cukup baik kerana dia merangkumi aspek yang menarik untuk pengunjung,” katanya ketika ditemui pada majlis perasmian pada Isnin.
Sementara itu, program ini merangkumi beberapa fasa penting termasuk kerja-kerja pembersihan, pengecatan serta penghasilan mural yang melibatkan penyertaan 12 artis mural tempatan. Artikel lain: Kem Ilustrasi Botani: Rasa Alam telusuri keindahan biodiversiti Pulau Langkawi Artis-artis ini termasuk Dhiyaul Mohamad Ashraf Dawari, Muhammad Firdaus Musa, Muhammad Riduan Raja Yunus, Muhammad Syafiq Mohd Adib, Muhammad Izwan Rahimi, Norafandi Rosli, Hardiana Hidayah Azni, Abdul Qoyyum Mohd Nadzri, Mohammed Nabil Sohaini, Fauzan Adzima Pangestu Padzli, Mohamad Fakhri Mohd Salleh dan Muhammad Izharuddin Mohd Salleh. Pada masa yang sama, pendekatan ini bukan sahaja mampu memperkukuh kefahaman masyarakat terhadap seni visual, tetapi juga memupuk rasa tanggungjawab untuk memeliharan dan menghargai ruang awam sebagai khazanah. Usaha ini mencerminkan komitmen berterusan Balai Seni Negara dalam mendekatkan seni kepada masyarakat serta memartabatkan warisan budaya dengan pendekatan yang inklusif, kontemporari dan mendidik. Ketua Pengarah Balai Seni Negara, Amerrudin Ahmad berkata program ini menghubungkan kreativiti pelukis-pelukis mural sebagai jambatan imaginasi kepada orang ramai.
“Menariknya program ini kerana ia dilaksanakan di Jambatan Sungai Melaka. Jambatan fungsinya menghubungkan dua daratan. Dengan kerjasama Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan LADA dan Balai Seni Negara, kita menghubungkan kreativiti pelukis-pelukis mural sebagai jambatan imaginasi kepada orang ramai.
“Pihak kami juga sentiasa terbuka untuk melaksanakan pelbagai program. Kami juga mempunyai berbagai rancangan untuk mengisi program dan aktiviti yang berkaitan terutama aktiviti sendiri di luar galeri,” ujarnya.
Dalam pada itu, melalui pelaksanaan program ini, ia diharapkan dapat menyemarakkan suasana Sambutan LIMA 2025 sekaligus memperkenalkan Langkawi sebagai pualu yang kaya dengan nilai seni serta budaya, sejajar dengan kempen Tahun Melawat Kedah 2025 dan Tahun Melawat Malaysia 2026. Untuk maklumat lanjut, ikuti media sosial rasmi Balai Seni Negara dan Balai Seni Negara Langkawi atau layari laman sesawang www.artgallery.gov.my. https://www.malay.news/cipta-tarikan-baharu-jambatan-sungai-kuala-melaka-bertukar-wajah-sempena-lima25/  

MATTA Fair launches, focus on sustainability, sports tourism

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) has launched its 56th National MATTA Fair, highlighting initiatives to boost domestic and international travel, sports tourism, and sustainability. MATTA President Nigel Wong emphasised their commitment as a strategic partner for Visit Malaysia 2026, focusing on developing Malaysia's tourism ecosystem.
"Tourism is a fundamental driver of Malaysia’s economic growth and strengthens local communities," Wong said, adding that the association is exploring niche markets like sports and ecotourism to elevate Malaysia's global profile. In a significant move towards sustainability, MATTA introduced the MATTA Eco-Sustainable Tourism Initiative (MESTI), focusing on wildlife and marine conservation and cultural preservation.
This initiative will guide MATTA’s activities and aims to align with global sustainability standards, providing members with the tools and knowledge to implement responsible practices. Wong highlighted MATTA's role in promoting sports tourism, featuring two dedicated pickleball courts at the fair. "Pickleball is a fast-growing sport that connects people globally. We see this as an opportunity to position Malaysia as a premier sports tourism destination," he said. Kedah has been spotlighted as Malaysia’s favourite destination at the upcoming MATTA Fair 2025, which Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor believes will reshape perceptions of the northern state as a thriving hub for tourism. Sanusi said Kedah’s rich blend of culture, history, and natural beauty makes it an ideal location for travellers seeking meaningful experiences. “What we need are stories that haven’t reached the public, like Sungai Batu in Merbok, an ancient archaeological site recognised as one of the oldest in Southeast Asia,” he said. Kedah’s presence at the MATTA Fair features 70 booths, including 22 major exhibitors, as part of a joint effort with MATTA to drive tourism through collaboration and innovation. The state also launched a new brand identity for Naturally Langkawi, centred on Nature, Culture, and Experience, to reflect its unique geological heritage as a UNESCO Global Geopark. Sanusi stressed that while Langkawi remains a key draw, the Kedah mainland offers its own charms—from scenic paddy landscapes and agro-tourism to historical trails and cultural heritage. He also noted that, despite being a popular transit point to Thailand, many travellers bypass Kedah altogether. To change that, the state is preparing for Visit Kedah Year 2025, themed ‘Experience Kedah’, to attract more Malaysians to discover the state’s hidden gems. “Come and experience Kedah for yourself—a place where stories come alive,” Sanusi said. The MATTA Fair, running from Friday (April 18) to Sunday (April 20), at MITEC, features a record 1,754 booths across eight halls, surpassing the 1,590 booths from September 2024. This edition aims to attract over 210,000 visitors and generate RM270mil in sales, exceeding the previous fair's 190,000 visitors and RM250mil in sales. Visitors to this 56th edition can expect several new features, including two dedicated pickleball courts at Level 1, a move to promote sports tourism within the country. To ensure a smooth experience, MATTA Fair offers free entry and runs from 10am to 9pm, Friday to Sunday. Complimentary shuttle services are available from KL Sentral and Sunway Putra Mall to MITEC. Visitors driving can park at MITEC South Entrance Basement, MITI Basement, or the MATRADE Open Car Park. Source : https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/04/19/matta-fair-launches-focus-on-sustainability-sports-tourism

10,000 ferry tickets sold for LIMA ’25, signalling keen interest

LANGKAWI: A total of 10,000 ferry tickets to Langkawi for the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA '25) have been sold over the past four days.

 

LIMA '25 is set to take place from May 20 to 24 in Langkawi, Malaysia. This prominent biennial airshow and maritime exhibition showcases the latest in aerospace and maritime technology. Ferry Line Ventures Sdn Bhd (Ferry Line) operations manager Norhafiz Abdul Wahid said the tickets sold cover return trips on the Kuala Perlis and Kuala Kedah routes to Langkawi.

"Ferry Line opened ticket sales for the public to attend Lima '25 through the website www.cuticutilangkawi.com four days ago, Berita Harian reported.

 

"As of today, 10,000 tickets have been sold for the Kuala Perlis and Kuala Kedah routes to Langkawi and back," he said when contacted today. Norhafiz said the Malaysian Marine Department (JLM) has granted the company permission to operate from 7am to 10pm throughout the biennial exhibition.

"A total of 184 ferry trips for Lima '25 have been approved by JLM, with an estimated 100,000 visitors expected to travel in and out of Langkawi during the five-day exhibition.

"If there is an unexpected surge in demand, the Ferry Line will request to extend ferry operations until midnight. However, this will depend on the completion of dredging works along the navigation channel. "This plan can be realised if the dredging works at Kuala Perlis and Kuala Kedah, currently in progress, are completed a week before Lima '25," he added.

He also expressed concern about the capacity of the Kuala Perlis and Kuala Kedah passenger terminals, which can only accommodate two ferries at a time. "This situation is worsened by the limited waiting area at both terminals, which cannot accommodate more than 800 passengers at any given time.

"In reality, we are prepared to handle the increase in tourist numbers, as most of our ferries have large capacities and can carry up to 650 passengers per trip," he said.

Ferry Line was established in 2005 through the merger of seven ferry companies, making it the largest passenger ferry operator in Langkawi and Malaysia.

Source : https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/03/1190866/10000-ferry-tickets-sold-lima-25-signalling-keen-interest

Langkawi To Become Malaysia’s First 5G-Enabled Digital Tourism Hub

EDOTCO Malaysia and Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) are advancing their partnership to transform Langkawi into Malaysia’s first 5G-powered digital tourism hub, following their announcement at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona.

Working alongside the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA), the initiative will bring high-speed 5G connectivity to key tourist hotspots such as Langkawi Sky Bridge, Geosites, Pantai Cenang, and major hotels. This will enable real-time HD streaming, AI-powered concierge services, and AR tourism guides.

A workshop for tourism industry players will be held in Langkawi next month to explore 5G-powered innovations such as smart hotel management, AI-driven customer engagement, and digital transactions.

“Digital infrastructure is only one aspect of a successful transformation. EDOTCO and DNB will focus on fostering innovation and industry engagement,” said Gayan Koralage, EDOTCO’s Director of Malaysia Business.

Beyond tourism, 5G will also enhance Langkawi’s global sporting reputation for events like the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA), Tour de Langkawi, and IRONMAN Malaysia.

“Langkawi is not only a globally renowned tourism hub but also a destination for prestigious international sporting events. The integration of 5G will elevate both participant and spectator experience,” said Datuk Haslina Abdul Hamid, CEO of LADA.

The partnership spans two years, with the first six months focused on a Proof of Concept (POC) to test key 5G applications. The remaining 18 months will expand the initiative to include AI-driven smart hospitality solutions and autonomous shuttle services.

“5G is more than just faster connectivity – it is a catalyst for transformation,” said Datuk Azman Ismail, CEO of DNB. “Langkawi presents the ideal setting to showcase how 5G can power a future-ready tourism model and support Malaysia’s broader digital aspirations.”

This initiative will position Langkawi as a model for smart, sustainable tourism, integrating cutting-edge 5G technology to enhance visitor experiences and economic growth.

Source : https://www.businesstoday.com.my/2025/03/19/langkawi-to-become-malaysias-first-5g-enabled-digital-tourism-hub/

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

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.

Visa exemption for Indian nationals extended until Dec 2026 – KDN

KUALA LUMPUR: The government has extended the visa exemption for Indian nationals, initially set to end on Dec 31, 2024, for an additional two years until Dec 31, 2026.

Home Ministry (KDN) secretary-general Datuk Awang Alik Jeman said the extension aligns with Malaysia’s role as ASEAN Chair next year and preparations for Visit Malaysia Year 2026.

Travel insurance plans

“Previously, the government also approved a similar extension for Chinese nationals, effective until the same date,” he said in a statement yesterday.

Introduced on Dec 1 last year, the visa exemption is part of the Visa Liberalisation Plan to boost Malaysia’s economy and tourism while ensuring national security is upheld.

The exemption allows Indian and Chinese nationals to visit Malaysia visa-free for up to 30 days.

Source : https://thesun.my/malaysia-news/visa-exemption-for-indian-nationals-extended-until-dec-2026-kdn-JC13445682

Malezya’nın sihirli adası, doğal cennet Langkawi Kaynak: Malezya’nın sihirli adası, doğal cennet Langkawi

Malezya’nın Langkawi adasının Langkawi Kalkınma Otoritesi (LADA) İstanbul'da tur operatörleri ve seyahat acenteleriyle tanıtım etkinliğinde buluştu

ÖZKAN ALTINTAŞ – TÜRKİYE TURİZM
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Asya-Pasifik Bölgesi’nin en güzel adası seçilen Malezya’nın Langkawi adasının Langkawi Kalkınma Otoritesi (LADA) İstanbul'da tur operatörleri ve seyahat acenteleriyle tanıtım etkinliğinde buluştu. Delta by Marriott Levent Hotel’de yapılan toplantıda Malezya heyetine LADA CEO'su Dato Haslina Abdul Hamid liderlik etti. Lankawi Turizm Otoritesi Müdürü Dr.Azmil Münif Bin Mohd Bukhari heyecanlı anlatımıyla dikkat çekti.

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Malezya İstanbul Turizm Ofisi Direktörü Norlizah Jahaya, Deputy Direktor Zamsil Ozir Md Zain, Marketing Manager İbrahim Çağrı Sağlık, Marketing Tahsin Barış Şencan ev sahipliğinde yapılan B2B görüşmelere Malezya’dan 6 turizm firması geldi. Türk seyahat acenteleri ile yapılan görüşmelerde önemli işbirlikleri kuruldu.

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ÖNEMLİ KATILIM OLDU
Görüşmelere Langkawi’den Alof Lngkawi Pantai Tengah Malaysia, Wings by Croske Resont Langkawi Malaysia, Havenly Travel Sdn.Bhd., Langkawi SkyCab, Enfiniti Group o Companies (Dream Forest Langkawi), Langsura Geoparks SDN BHD katıldı. Ayrıca Fly Dubai ekibiyle Malezya Konsolosluğu Yatırım Bölümü – MIDA’den Shahzul Jayawirawan Mohd Yunus yer aldı.

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Malezya Turizm İstanbul Ofisinden Tanıtım ve Pazarlama Müdürü Ibrahim Cagri Sağlık ile birlikte sunum yapan Dr.Azmil Münif Bin Mohd Bukhari, aslında 99 adadan oluşan Langkawi’de asıl hayatın en büyük kara parçasında döndüğünü belirtti.
Langkawi’nin doğal ve kültürel yapısı yanında, sihirli özelliklerini de anlattı. Adada bulunan “Hamile Gölü”nden bahseden Mohd Bukhari “Türkiye’den sanatçı Gülben Ergen’in bu göle gelip suyunu içtikten sonra hamile kaldığı bile söyleniyor” dedi.

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Mohd Bukhari anlatımına şöyle devcam etti:
“Malezya'nın en turistik adası Langkawi’nin adındaki Lang "kartal, Kawi ise "kahverengi" anlamına geliyor. Langkawi’nin simgesi kartal ve ismini doğasında bolca bulunan kahverengi kartallardan alıyor. Doğası, kartalları, Mangrov ağaçları, yüzen maymunları ile sıcatk olan adanın mevsimsiz oldouğunu ve her zaman ziyaret edilebilir.

Beyaz kumsallar evet, deniz de turkuaz rengi ve dalış yapanlar için rengarenk balıklar yanında mercan tarlaları bulunuyor.

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Ayrıca Langkawi duty free bir ada olarak biliniyor. Alışverişlerde vergi ödenmiyor. Çok pahalı dünya markası spor ayakkabıları 100 TL’ye alabiliyorsunuz. Marka bir içki 38 TL’ye alınabiliyor.
Mangrove ormanları turu, Kilim Jeolojik parkında tekne gezisi, teleferik ile Skybridge'e çıkmak, adada çarşı-Pazar gezmek yapılacak ektiviteler arasında bulunuyor. Bir iki oteal dışında bütün oteller sahilde bulunuyor ve hepsinden denizi girmek imkanı bunuyor.

Bu haber toplam 1264 defa okunmuştur

Kaynak: Malezya’nın sihirli adası, doğal cennet Langkawi

IndiGo launches direct flights between Bengaluru and Langkawi

IndiGo has announced daily direct flights between Bengaluru and Langkawi, starting on December 16, 2024. Langkawi will be IndiGo’s 36th international destination and 124th overall destination in the extensive 6E network. This new exclusive route will expand IndiGo’s global network and cater to the growing number of tourists traveling from India to Malaysia.

Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales at IndiGo, said, “We are delighted to further expand our network into Malaysia with the launch of direct flights from Bengaluru to Langkawi, our second destination in Malaysia, alongside Kuala Lumpur. With the inclusion of these flights, IndiGo will operate 14 weekly flights to Malaysia from 2 cities in India. Langkawi is one of the most popular destinations in Malaysia with its pristine beaches and lush rainforests, and the country’s recent visa waiver for Indian citizens is bound to create greater demand. IndiGo remains committed to delivering an affordable, timely, courteous, and hassle-free travel experience across our expansive network.”

IndiGo recently expanded its international flight network from Bengaluru, introducing direct flights to exciting new destinations such as Mauritius and Bali. These additions not only strengthen connectivity from the city but also positions Bengaluru as a burgeoning international hub. IndiGo provides seamless direct connections from Bengaluru to over 60 domestic destinations like Amritsar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, and Kolkata, as well as numerous tier 2 and tier 3 cities across India. IndiGo also links Bengaluru with over 10 international destinations such as Abu Dhabi, Bangkok, Colombo, and Doha, further broadening our global reach.

Conservation fee for Tasik Dayang Bunting to go up in Dec

LANGKAWI: The conservation fee for popular tourist hotspot Tasik Dayang Bunting will be increased by RM4 and RM14 for Malaysians and foreign tourists, respectively, starting Dec 1.

Langsura Geopark Sdn Bhd (Langsura), the company that manages the lake's conservation, announced the fee increment on its Facebook page today.

"The conservation fee for Malaysian citizens will be RM10 for adults and RM5 for children, while for non-Malaysians it will be RM20 (adults) and RM10 (children).

"Langkawi residents, persons with disabilities, children under six, as well as public and private sector employees working in Langkawi will not be charged," the statement read.

Previously, the conservation fee for Malaysian visitors was fixed at RM3 for adults and RM1 for children, while foreign tourists were charged RM6 (adults) and RM3 (children).

 

According to the statement, the new fee structure is based on the improved and added facilities now available at the lake, offering better safety, comfort and appeal.

"This includes the provision of a safe walkway and scenic viewing platforms that extend to the 'miracle border' of the lake.

"Malaysian visitors will also be provided with safety jackets for leisure activities around the lake without the need to rent or bring their own safety gear," it added.

The company said another justification for the increase is the provision of safer, user-friendly infrastructure and efforts to maintain the cleanliness and beauty of the lake's surroundings.

"Tasik Dayang Bunting is a geological heritage site, a lake formed by the collapse of a doline cave roof. It is recognised as a Unesco Global Geopark and has immense natural heritage value.

"Langsura will ensure this heritage is preserved from damage, pollution, and other harm," it said.

Source : https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2024/10/1124291/conservation-fee-tasik-dayang-bunting-go-dec