GEOGRAPHY
  • An archipelago of 99 islands.
  • Total land area is 47,848 hectares(478.48 sq. km)
  • Census July 2000 - 69,579
  • There are only 3 islands that are inhabited.

    • 1. Langkawi Island (65,202)
    2. Dayang Bunting Island (501)
    3. Tuba Island (3,894)

ACCESSIBILITY

Ferry services to Langkawi:

  • Kuala Perlis 30km (45 min)
  • Kuala Kedah 51.1km ( 1hr 15min)
  • Pulau Pinang 105km (2 hr 30 min)
  • Satun, Thailand 35.2km (50 min)
Kuala Perlis
Category
Normal
(RM)
Langkawi Citizens/ Government Servant in Langkawi
(RM)
Adult
15.00
12.00
Children
10.00
7.00
* Langkawi senior citizens (55 years old and above) - RM 10.00
Kuala Kedah
Adult
18.00
15.00
Children
12.00
9.00

* Langkawi senior citizens (55 years old and above) - RM 12.00
Penang
Adult
45.00
Children
30.00
Satun, Thailand
Adult
25.00
Children
18.00

Cruise from Singapore

Domestic and International Flights
  • KLIA and Penang for domestic flights.
  • KLIA and Penang as a transit for international flights.
  • Direct flight from London to Langkawi twice a week.

EVENTS LEADING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF LANGKAWI

  • 1983       Development of Tanjung Rhu.
  • 1984       Estab. Of Development and Coordinating Committe at State and Federal Levels.
  • 1987       Declaration of Langkawi as a Duty Free Port.
  • 1990       Establishment of Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) - Act of Parliment Malaysia 423
  • 2001       Declaration of Langkawi as Tourism City.

OBJECTIVE OF LADA'S FORMATION

To develop Langkawi as main tourist destination without overlooking its potentials in its environment aspect, natural landscape as well as its social-culture background and the progress made should increase the social-economic standart of its residents.

PROJECT UNDERTAKEN BY LADA

 1.   Infrastructure Sector.

  • Expansion of airport runaway.
  • Expansion of airport terminal.
  • Tuba Island road network.
  • Electrical supply project.
  • Water supply phase 1 and phase 2.
  • Datai Bay road.
  • Tuba Island water supply.
  • Langkawi Island drainage system.
  • Kuah Jetty terminal.
  • Temoyong - Malut Hill Road.
  • Kuah Dundong bypass.
  • Widening of Kuah Road.
  • Tg. Lembong Port project.

2.   Social Sector.

  • Langkawi Sport Complex.
  • Langkawi Legend On The Park.
  • Upgrading of Langkawi Golf Club.
  • LADA Complex.
  • Housing facitlites.
  • Religious projects.
  • Beautification projects.

3.  Economic Sector.

  • Passenger ferry services.
  • Mahsuri International Exhibition Center.
  • Paddy Museum ( Laman Padi).
  • Prime Minister's Gallery (Galeria Perdana).
  • Oriental Village (Duty-Free Shopping).
  • Summer Palace 'Anna & The King'.
  • Car rental and tour buses.
  • Hotels.

4. Human Resource Development.

  • Handicraft and Skill training.
  • Providing computer for schools.
  • Courses and seminars.

SOURCE OF FUND

  • Grants from federal government.
  • Soft loans from federal government.
  • Revenues derived from business activities.
  • Privatization.
  • Joint venture projects.
TOURIST ARRIVAL
YEAR
TOTAL
1986
209,763
1987
310,004
1988
428,778
1989
658,993
1990
783,687
1991
879,252
1992
1,046,919
1993
1,321,301
1994
1,598,126
1995
1,795,406
1996
1,712,639
1997
1,622,044
1998
1,295,341
1999
1,559,528
2000
1,809,760
2001
1,919,113
2002
1,916,451
2003
1,981,946
2004
2,179,629
2005
1,835,287
2006
2,112,026



TOURIST FACILITIES

Medical Facilities District Hspital, Maternity and Private Clinics.
Shopping Shopping
Exhibition & Conference MIEC, LADA Auditorium and Theater, Cabinet House Gunung Raya.
Sports Langkawi Sports Complex, LISRAM (Shooting and Archery), MORAC (Go-kart), Ironman, Langkawi Flying Club.
Culture & Arts. Cultural Village & Craft Center, Ibrahim Hussein Foundation Museum (Art and Painting), Langkawi Crystal, Batik Painting (Atma Alam)
Travel Agents. Ticketing, Hotel Reservation and Tour Arrangements.
Golf Courses - Langkawi Golf Club
-Gunung Raya Golf Club
-The Datai Bay & Country Golf Club
Marina Rebak Marina Lankgawi Yacht Club
Recreation Jet-ski, angling, snorkeling, jungle tracking, scuba-diving, yachting and Book Village.
Jetties - Passenger
- Fishing boat jetties.
- Custom and Marine jetties.
Ports Cargo Port, Cruise ships port.
Banking 11 banks ready for monetary facilities transactions.
Island Hopping Payar Island (Marine park), Dayang Bunting (Fresh water lake), Beras Basah (Picnic).

ADMISSION FEES FOR TOURISTS PRODUCT

PRODUCT
ADULTS
(RM)
CHILDREN
(RM)
Lagenda Langkawi Dalam Taman (Legends Park)
Free
Free
Laman Padi (Paddy Museum).
Free
Free
Crocodile Farm
8.00
5.00
Underwater World
28.00
18.00
Ibrahim Hussein Museum
12.00
Free
Kota Mahsuri
3.00
1.00
Langkawi Crystal
Free
Free
Air Hangat Village
Free
Free

GALERIA PERDANA
Adult
RM 5.00
Child under 12 years
RM 2.00
Senior Citizen (with valid ID card)
RM 3.00
Institute of Higher Learning in Malaysia (with valid ID card)
RM3.00
Primary School (with uniform)
RM 1.00
Secondary School (with uniform)
RM 2.00
Foreigner : Adult
RM10.00
  : Child under 12 years
RM4.00
Camera
RM 2.00
Video Camera
RM 5.00
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL FEATURES OF LANGKAWI

  • Beaches, sea and exotic islands.
  • Mountains and hills.
  • Tropical rainforest and Mangrove Swamps.
  • Birds and wildlife.
  • Pre-hestoric caves, rivers, waterfalls and lakes.
  • Tropical climate.
  • Legends and history.
  • Duty free port.
  • Friendly people.

MAJOR INTERNATIONAL EVENTS OF LANGKAWI.

  • Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospece Exhibition (LIMA) - since 1991 Bi-Annual event.
  • Langkawi Internatioan Festival of Arts (LIFA) - Bi-Annual event.
  • Ironman Triathlon Competitions - since 1999 annual event.
  • International Cycling Competition (Le Tour de Langkawi) - Annual event.
  • Indy 40 Enduro Prime Minister's Cup (Go-Kart Racing) - annual event.
  • Langkawi International Dialogue - every alternate year.
  • Sailing Competition's (Langkawi Regatta) - annual event.