Dr M weighs in on Langkawi’s future development


RELAXED access into Langkawi, a new port and a mountain resort are at the top of the list of pro- jects Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad would implement on the island if he were in charge of its development.


The former prime minister, who started his political career in Kedah, applauded the Government’s move to allocate RM420mil under Budget 2012 to launch the Langkawi Five Year Tourism Development Master Plan, and said he had ideas on how to spend the money.

“Langkawi gets about 2.6 million visitors every year, but it could attract more than that.
“I don’t know how it (the RM420mil) will be spent, but if they give the money to me, I will know how,” Dr Mahathir said, dra-wing laughter during his keynote address at the launching of Four Points by Sheraton Langkawi Resort in Langkawi.
When asked after the event about his development ideas, Dr Mahathir said more “relaxed” restrictions and procedures in terms of access to the island were important to draw tourists.

“Make it easy for people to come here. When you let people have easy access, then you get more tourists,” he said, adding that passengers on certain cruises were imposed with strict guidelines to come aboard the free port....

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LIMA 2011

LANGKAWI INTERNATIONAL MARITIME & AEROSPACE EXHIBITION

6 - 10 DECEMBER 2011

LANGKAWI, MALAYSIA

Exclusive trade days for the industry only will be for 3 days from Tuesday till Thursday. The exhibition halls are open from 10am until 5pm. Flying displays will take place each morning throughout the trade days. The trade days are restricted to accredited industry, defence and government professionals. The show opens to the general public on Friday and Saturday. Associated industry and technology conferences and seminars will be held at LIMA during show week.

A Career Day will also be scheduled on Friday and Saturday to promote awareness and educate career professionals college students and entry-level job seekers interested in a career in the aerospace and maritime industries. With the support from the corporate industry giants, the Career Day will be designed to empower students with the right mindset, skills and experiences so they can succeed in a global, technologically-driven and fast-moving 21st century.

*info : this is not complete LIMA 2011 programme schedule

Venue : The Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC)

Opening Hours

6-8 December - Trade Visitors only - 1000 - 1700

9-10 December - Public - 1000 - 1700

Day 1,Tuesday, 6th December 2011

0930-1000 - LIMA ’11 Official Opening Ceremony - MIEC Ballroom

1400-1700 - Maritime Demonstrations Awana Porto Malai

Day 2 ,Wednesday, 7th December 2011

0900-1130 - Investment Opportunities in Malaysia Collaboration opportunities in aerospace industry - MIEC

1000-1700 - Technology Innovation Workshop

Aerospace &Maritime Innovations in Defense Industry-opportunities and challenges - MIEC

1130-1300 Aerial Display 1400-1700 UV Demonstrations - MIEC

1400-1700 Maritime Demonstrations - Awan Porto Malai

Day 3 , Thursday, 8th December 2011

1000 Exhibition opens to trade visitors

1400-1700 Offset Presentation for the Multi Role Combat Aircraft Programme - MIEC

1400-1600 Unmanned Vehicle Demonstrations - MIEC

1400-1700 Maritime Demonstrations - Awana Porto Malai

1430-1700 B2B Meetings - MIEC

Day 4 ,Friday, 9th December 2011

1000 Exhibition opens to trade visitors

1000 -1130 &1430 - 1600 Aerial Display

1400-1600 Unmanned Vehicle Demonstrations - MIEC

1000 – 1300 &1400 -1700 Maritime Demonstrations - Awana Porto Malai

1430-1600 Aerial Display

1000-1700 Career Day Workshop

Day 5 ,Saturday, 10th December 2011

1000 Exhibition opens to public visitors

1000-1130 &1430-1600 Aerial Display

1000-1130 Unmanned Vehicle Demonstrations - MIEC

1000 – 1300 & 1400 -1600 Maritime Demonstrations - Awana Porto Malai

1000-1700 Career Day Workshop

Detail program  Click here

So from now you should book hotel for that date

Langkawi Shopping - Jetty Points Duty Free Shop

Double-storey complex is both a duty-free shopping centre and the entry point by sea to Langkawi . The ground floor features smaller shops selling jewellery , eye wear , watches ,cameras , souvenirs , chocolates and shoes . A restaurant , fast food outlet and ample parking space make shopping here convenient and pleasant . Taxi and bus service are ready available .

Business hour : 10am - 10pm (mon - sun)

Website :  http://www.jettypoint.com/