LADA via its CSR Bakul Prihatin (Basket of Care) Programme continues the initiative to support Langkawi’s tourism industry players whose sources of income have been severely impacted due to the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. The fourth leg of this programme is resumed with the delivery of contribution to 100 tourist boat helmsmen operating at Tanjung [...]
This September, Langkawi’s tourism sector will be reopened and the island will be receiving tourists again. The main concern is, however, are we all well-prepared to create a safe tourism environment that dutifully complies with the government-enforced SOPs? Therefore, Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) has devised a comprehensive and holistic plan to welcome the reopening of [...]
Seven Geoproduct Entrepreneurs of Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark (LUGGp) are among recipients of business start-up fund under New Economic Opportunities (PEB) of LADA’s Langkawi Economy Roadmap Plan (HELANG). The fund received has helped these entrepreneurs to expand their Langkawi product-based businesses during these challenging times. The entrepreneurs involved are: Datai Valley Enterprise Virgin Coconut Oil [...]
An online course namely Exploration of New Marketing Through TikTok was held on 16th and 17th August 2021. Organised by LADA in collaboration with National Entrepreneurship Institute (INSKEN), this course involved 50 participants who are also Langkawi’s tourism industry players and entrepreneurs. The course is part of LADA’s efforts to support the participants in planning [...]
Langkawi Development Authority has contributed its Langkawi Sport Complex’s (KSL) Dewan Serbaguna to be deployed as a vaccination centre (PPV) for residents of the island. This is done to support and realise the government’s intention to reopen Langkawi as a safe tourism destination as soon as possible. The National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme has been implemented [...]
Practice makes perfect. This saying perfectly describes the experience of En. Amir Mohd Isa, a Langkawi artist who has now shifted into the field of freshwater lobster rearing as a new source to generate side income. With guidance and support by expert trainers, LADA hopes this new economic opportunity would positively develop and receive great [...]
Langkawi, 11th August 2021 – Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) in collaboration with Langsura Geopark Sdn. Bhd. (LGSB) continues its support programme for tourism industry workers whose sources of income have been gravely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, by providing them with squid-fishing equipment. The main objective of this recovery project is to pave a path [...]
The Advisory Committee of Langkawi Tourism Recovery Plan (Langkawi T-Rec) has convened for a virtual meeting on 9th August 2021 which was chaired by YAB Tuan Haji Muhammad Sanusi bin Md Nor, Kedah Chief Minister. The online meeting was attended by the following members: i) YBhg. Dato' Asri bin Hamidon Secretary General of Treasury, Ministry [...]
Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) 27th IMT-GT Ministerial Meeting (Online) on 6th August 2021 (9.30 a.m.-2.30 p.m.) In conjunction with the 27th IMT-GT Ministerial Meeting on 6th August 2021 (Friday) chaired by YB Dato' Sri Mustapa bin Mohamed, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Economy), a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signing Ceremony had been held online [...]
The TapawFood Delivery Services application launched in March 2020 was developed by a Langkawi-born youth entrepreneur. This application is not just a food delivery platform for its customers, as it has also paved numerous business opportunities for Langkawi residents. Until now, TapawFood has collaborated with more than 400 restaurants and small business operators in providing [...]
