The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Matta) has chosen Langkawi to be the host in staging the Malaysia Tourism Expo (MTEX) for three consecutive years beginning next year. Its president, Datuk Mohd Khalid Haron said the choice was made so as to promote the tourism industry and to increase the number of visitors [...]
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ASAL Wants To Manage Kota Mahsuri
Amanah Saham Anak Langkawi (ASAL), a subsidiary of the Kedah State Development Corporation, plans to take over the management of Kota Mahsuri here to become a bigger player in the tourism sector.
Helicopter Service In Langkawi To Be Expanded To Other Destinations
The helicopter ride, the latest tourism product in Langkawi, will be expanded to other destinations, including overseas.
Plan To Make Langkawi Shine Again As Tourist Draw
The federal government plans to redevelop Langkawi’s tourism potential to revive the glory days of the resort island off Kedah.
Langkawi To Be Developed Into A Global Tourist Destination
Langkawi will be developed into a global tourist destination, Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah said.
Kedah Provides Various Incentives To Woo Tourists To Langkawi
Various incentives are provided by the Kedah government to woo tourists to Langkawi and make the legendary island a major destination for tourists in the state.
Langkawi Tourists Can Enjoy Helicopter Ride To Mainland Kedah
Tourists to Langkawi can now enjoy a helicopter ride to several destinations on mainland Kedah. Kedah Tourism Malaysia director Roslan Othman said the ride will take tourists to Alor Setar, Gunung Jerai and Kulim.
Malaysia Aims To Be Within Top 10 In Tourism Under 10MP
Malaysia has targeted to improve its position to be within the top 10, in terms of global tourism receipts in 2015, according to the 10th Malaysia Plan report.
Langkawi Targets 200,000 Foreign Tourists Via Singapore This Year
Tourism operators in Langkawi are targeting to draw 200,000 Singaporeans and visitors to Singapore to duty-free, mystical Langkawi island this year.
Langkawi On Tourism Promotion Drive In West Asia
Langkawi expects tourist arrivals from West Asian countries will exceed last year’s figure of 89,000 with its participation at the three-day Arab Travel Mart in Dubai starting Monday.