LIMA 2013

 At LIMA 2013, Might is also expected to sign seven memoranda of understanding with industry partners and research institutes, in initiatives involving human capital development, investments and entrepreneur opportunities.
Last year, RM2.4bil in foreign direct investment was recorded, with 40% contributed by international players. 

- Bernama  ...for more click link below..

http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2013/3/23/business/12878471&sec=business

Trillion-dollar trendsetters

...The local and organic trend continues in 2013 as destination spas, day spas and resort spas turn to their own communities to create treatments and products. The Four Seasons Langkawi in Malaysia includes the ancient energies of the area's United Nations-endorsed Geopark in its spa treatment menu. The resort's spa has a dedicated yoga pavilion and uses local herbs and plants for skin treatments.

The Botanique Hotel & Spa in Brazil is surrounded by rainforest. All treatments incorporate native healing and relaxation rituals, while spa products were developed with local geologists and scientists....

Read more: www.smh.com.au

LIMA 13 - Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace 2013

Dont missssss .......

Date : 26-30 Mac 2013

Location : Langkawi International Airport & Awana Porto Malai Jetty ..

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....."Lima will be their opening event of 2013 and so the crowd can expect to see some exciting and dynamic flying by the display pilot, Flight Lt Jamie Norris," he said.
BAE Systems is one of the four European industrial partners in the four-nation Eurofighter programme
Read more: Typhoons set to rock Lima '13 - General - New Straits Times

.......  THE Indonesian Air Force aerial display team are set to mesmerise the public during the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace show (Lima13) from March 26 to 30.
The team, known as the Jupiter aerobatic team, will be using six KT-1B Wong Bee aircraft during the aerial display.
The organisers have also invited the Red Arrows from the Royal Air Force and the Blue Angles from the United States Navy ....... The Malay Mail 

 .....The SME Pavilion at LIMA'13 offers platform for SMEs to discover international opportunities, exchange ideas and network. Marketplace for products and services offered by both defence and commercial shipping and aviation SMEs. The SME Pavilion also provides complete solution for SME marketers to meet business owners directly, and also to be the sourcing market for investors, fund managers and venture capitalists in the region..... www.lima.com.my

Follow the official twitter account LIMA 2013 - here 

Academy signs pact with hotels

 AS THE Government aims to make Langkawi a top tourist destination, a sizable and qualified workforce will be needed to cater to this goal.
In this regard, the Langkawi Tourism Academy recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with 17 hotels in Langkawi to help produce fit-for-industry graduates.
The MoU formalised the hotels’ prior agreement with the academy to provide internship opportunities for its students.
One of the participating hotels is The Datai, Langkawi, whose general manager Anthony Sebastian said the project would address the shortage of local talents.

Saying thanks: Mohamed Khaled (front row, centre) receiving a token of appreciation from Prof Hassan, after witnessing the signing of the MoU. Looking on (next to Mohd Khaled) is Ab Rahim.
“I laud this initiative as it is a way to entice locals to remain within the island,” he said, adding that only 70% of the hotel’s workforce was made up of locals.
Previously known as Kolej Komuniti Langkawi, the academy was rebranded in an upgrading exercise carried out last year by the Higher Education Ministry and Taylor’s University.
The setting up of the academy is one of the 14 initiatives laid out in the Langkawi Tourism Blueprint 2011-2015, which maps out a plan to make the island a “global top 10 island and eco destination by 2015”.
Speaking at the event, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the ministry had appointed Taylor’s University in 2011 to act as project consultant to establish the academy.. more below 

Link :
http://thestar.com.my/education/story.asp?file=/2013/2/24/education/12725317&sec=education
 http://www.taylorstimes.com/issue03/spotlight1-langkawi-blueprint-mou.php

Academy signs pact with hotels

Tour de Langkawi: Theo Bos goes long but holds on to take stage two

 Theo Bos (Blanco) took his second victory in as many days in the 2013 Tour de Langkawi as he outsprinted the peloton at the finish of stage two between Serdang and Kuala Kangsar. The margin of victory for the former track World champion was considerably less than on the previous day, however, as he opened up his sprint far too early, but managed to hold on to beat record Langkawi stage winner Andrea Guardini (Astana) in a close finish.

Having missed out on the top ten the previous day, Lithuanian Aidis Kruopis (Orica-GreenEdge) managed to outsprint Frenchman Bryan Coquard (Europcar) and Briton Andy Fenn (Omega Pharma-Quick Step) for the final spot on the podium...

Read more: http://www.velonation.com/News/ID/13991/Tour-de-Langkawi-Theo-Bos-goes-long-but-holds-on-to-take-stage-two.aspx#ixzz2LiK4sMRK

Tour de Langkawi: Theo Bos goes long but holds on to take stage two

Monsalve confident he can win the LTdL overall title again

 ..Returning with a new team for Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) this year, 2011 winner Yonnatha Monsalve believes he can emerge as the overall winner again.
The Venezuelan will be the sole hopeful for his team Vini Fantini to win the overall classification title as he has taken the role of team leader in the race.
Monsalve had to resort to being just a lieutenant to Jose Serpa in the Androni Giocattoli team when Serpa won his second overall title in LTdL. But Monsalve penned a move to Vini Fantini on a two-year contract in October last year to aim for a bigger role...

Monsalve confident he can win the LTdL overall title again

Seri Chenang Resort And Spa Langkawi

Seri Chenang Resort & Spa Langkawi .. is a luxury boutique resort consisting of 6 villas of different sizes and unique characteristics, built to replicate Malay traditional houses representing several states in Malaysia of regal stature housing 10 different types of accommodation.

Booking Seri Chenang Resort & Spa Langkawi  online here http://goo.gl/ujIi5

Perched on the banks of Kuala Chenang River next to the popular Chenang Beach, the resort is set in lush tropical foliage with sweeping views of the paddy fields, mountains and the sea, nestled within the more quiet and exclusive fishermen village of Kampung Kuala Sungai Chenang. The resort is also complemented by facilities such as an infinity swimming pool, a small gymnasium, a gallery, a resort boutique and most importantly, the exclusively designed Kayangan Spa .

Booking Seri Chenang Resort & Spa Langkawi  online here http://goo.gl/ujIi5

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Langkawi on top 10 best-hotel list

Congratulations to all hotel management!
LANGKAWI, well-known for its gorgeous beaches and lush natural beauty, has bagged five out of the top 10 hotel awards in the 2013 Travellers' Choice awards by TripAdvisor.
Casa del Mar Langkawi, a spectacular 34-room boutique beach resort located in the heart of theisland, was ranked the number one hotel in Malaysia, 10th in Asia and also voted as the best hotel in terms of service in Malaysia.

Casa Del Mar Langkawi

The other Langkawi properties that made it to the top 10 best hotels list were The Danna Langkawi, the Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, The Datai Langkawi and Tanjung Rhu Resort.

 The Danna Langkawi

Four Season Langkawi

Tanjung Rhu Resort Langkawi

Casa del Mar general manager Tom Blachere expressed his appreciation for the hotel's awards.
 "We thank our guests for their continuous support and will continue to deliver the highest service standards possible to keep them coming back." he said in a statement...

Read more: Langkawi on top 10 best-hotel list - Northern - New Straits Times http://www.nst.com.my/streets/northern/langkawi-on-top-10-best-hotel-list-1.208672#ixzz2JRlPqmSx

Nami Island Korea Cultural Month | Korea Tourism Organization

 The Langkawi Naminara Cultural Festival 2012, a joint program of Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) and Nami Island Inc., was officially launched by LADA CEO Tan Sri Khalid Ramli and CEO of Nami Island Inc. Kang Woo-Hyun, at Oriental Village, Langkawi on 1 December 2012. The first event under a LADA-Nami Inc. friendship initiative that kicked-off in May this year showcases Korea’s culture and beauty specifically that of Nami Island.

 That casual conversation lead to this smart partnership, which we foresee can further promote both islands to the Korean and Malaysian tourism market. Promotion of Langkawi Island in Nami Island was held in August and now it's time for promoting Nami Island here. This program will begin on 30 November until 30 December 2012 in Oriental Village, Langkawi

.... source

 Oriental Village Location

Nami Island Korea Cultural Month | Korea Tourism Organization

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Want stay at near this activities ? book Geopark Hotel here

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The Paintball World Cup Asia (WCA) Langkawi 2012

The WCA 2012 will set many milestones as it has been the first time ever an international tournament in Asia and most likely in the world; being held INDOORS with AIRCONDITIONED (A/C) inside the multi-million dollar complex- The Mahsuri Hall as used by LIMA; carpeted with ASTRO TURF playing fields. Be prepared to have the paintball experience of a lifetime, paintballers!!!

Event: Paintball World Cup Asia (WCA) 2012

Final Leg of Paintball Asia League Series (PALS) 2012

Date: 8th, 9th, 10th, and 11th November 2012 (Thursday,Friday,Saturday, and Sunday) 

Location: Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia.

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The Paintball World Cup Asia 2012 - Langkawi Tournament Village Layout

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WCA 2012 Highlights include: 

Special note: It has been the WORLD'S FIRST EVER international paintball tournament hosted indoors with the following world-class facilities and highlights below:

I) The Royal Advisor for WCA 2012 - H.R.H The Princess of Kedah, Malaysia (Tunku Panglima Besar Kedah) and The Patron for WCA 2012 - Y.A.B Tun Dr. Mahathir Bin Mohamad (The former Prime Minister of Malaysia 1981-2003).

II) Multi-million dollar facility - The Mahsuri Hall (Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre-MIEC as used by LIMA - The Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition) .... 1. more 2. more 

 

Taking Langkawi naturally to the world top 10 islands - Nation | The Star Online

 LANGKAWI: Concerted efforts will be made to push this island in the sun into the top 10 list of best islands in the world.
Packaging the island as an eco-tourism spot that is not to be missed, the tourist-luring branding will be named “Naturally Langkawi”.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, when announcing the new branding, expressed hope that Langkawi's strength in eco-tourism would boost tourist arrivals to three million by 2015 as projected under the Langkawi Tourism Blueprint from 2011-2015.
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“However, we believe we can achieve the three million arrivals this year as I was told we are close to the number.
“We also hope to reach RM3.8bil in tourist receipts by 2015,” he said at the island yesterday.
In realising the tourism potential of the island, Najib said the Government had decided to fur- ther strengthen this by adopting 14 new “aggressive but realistic” initiatives.
“After the launch of the blueprint last year, we noticed an 11.9% increase in arrivals, the highest recorded since 2000. This has brought the occupancy rate of hotels up by 8.7%.
“Other projects suggested by the private sector are estimated to be at RM7.6bil,” he said.
He added that the island was a familiar destination for local and foreign tourists, with its 550 million-year-old old rock formations and 99 islands forming the Asean region's first Geo-park.

Taking Langkawi naturally to the world top 10 islands - Nation | The Star Online

Faridzuan Motel Tuba Island Langkawi

Pulau Langkawi is the main island of the Langkawi archipelago.

 Tuba Island is another stunning and pictures que tourist destination in the region. Pulau Tuba as it is known to the natives is the only other inhabited island besides Pulau Langkawi.

The wind fanned white surf, the panoramic expanse of emerald waters and the thick green tropical rainforests lend Tuba Island a spell binding quality. The beauty of this island has even been captured by movies. 

Stay at Tuba Island ?

You can either stay in Fazidzuan Motel or even better Sea View scenery.

me and Che Ad (Faridzuan Motel Manager)

Booking call
Che Hamid : 019-4812614
Faridah : 012-4336214
Faridzuan : 012-4842666

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Location with Google Earth

View Faridzuan Motel Tuba Island in a larger map

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Be ‘fare’ to Langkawi residents - Nation | The Star Online

Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin  has ordered ferry operators to ensure Langkawi folk benefit from fare discounts every day.

He said the discounts which were announced in 2005 for Langkawi people was not fully implemented by the ferry operators.

It was reported that the discounts were not given during the weekend and public and school holidays.

“The Transport Ministry will take action against ferry operators if they fail to abide by this instruction,” he said in a press conference after opening the Langkawi Umno division delegates’ meeting here yesterday.

Also present at the meeting were Kedah Umno chairman Datuk Paduka Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah  and Langkawi Umno division chief Datuk Nawawi Ahmad .

It has been reported that the discounts were for both the Langkawi-Kuala Kedah and Langkawi-Kuala Perlis routes.

For the Langkawi-Kuala Kedah route, Langkawi folk need to pay RM20 (adult) and RM14 (children) compared to RM23 and RM17 respectively for other passengers.

Be ‘fare’ to Langkawi residents - Nation | The Star Online