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2020年3月23日星期一
Penang-Langkawi ferry service suspended
Penang-Langkawi ferry service suspended
THE ferry service from Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal to Langkawi will be temporarily halted from today till March 31, said Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) chief executive officer Sasedharan Vasudevan.
Passenger ridership, he said, had dwindled from around 150 to only about 20 people per ferry since the movement control order (MCO) started on Wednesday.
“Operation of the two ferries will be temporarily stopped.
“The ferries run by private companies were taking about 220,000 people a year, but with the MCO, it is not profitable to operate during this period.
“People mainly visit Langkawi either for leisure or work, and presently, both are not possible since all are staying home or working from home, ” said Sasedharan.
v The scene at the port in George Town was quiet, where people usually gather near the ground transport area to board the ferries and cruise liners.
The gates leading to the main Penang Port Commission office were also locked, barring outsiders from entering the premises.
Meanwhile, the Penang International Airport was a picture of calm, with both the arrival and departure lounges being quite deserted.
Only a handful of passengers, all in masks, were waiting for domestic flights, while the electronic flight information board showed the ‘Cancelled’ sign for most of the flights.
v Major fast food outlets at the departure lounge were empty with only several people at the counters for takeaways.
~The Star~
THE ferry service from Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal to Langkawi will be temporarily halted from today till March 31, said Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) chief executive officer Sasedharan Vasudevan.
Passenger ridership, he said, had dwindled from around 150 to only about 20 people per ferry since the movement control order (MCO) started on Wednesday.
“Operation of the two ferries will be temporarily stopped.
“The ferries run by private companies were taking about 220,000 people a year, but with the MCO, it is not profitable to operate during this period.
“People mainly visit Langkawi either for leisure or work, and presently, both are not possible since all are staying home or working from home, ” said Sasedharan.
v The scene at the port in George Town was quiet, where people usually gather near the ground transport area to board the ferries and cruise liners.
The gates leading to the main Penang Port Commission office were also locked, barring outsiders from entering the premises.
Meanwhile, the Penang International Airport was a picture of calm, with both the arrival and departure lounges being quite deserted.
Only a handful of passengers, all in masks, were waiting for domestic flights, while the electronic flight information board showed the ‘Cancelled’ sign for most of the flights.
v Major fast food outlets at the departure lounge were empty with only several people at the counters for takeaways.
~The Star~
A sandbar walk to remember
A sandbar walk to remember
Visitors are thrilled to take part in the sandbar walk. — Bernama
IT looked as if the sea parted as visitors to Pantai Tanjung Rhu in Langkawi, Kedah, leisurely walked along a 600m sandbar from the beach to nearby islands.
Tanjung Rhu Resort Langkawi senior resident naturalist Zoher Mustan said a sandbar would appear when there is low tide during a full moon.
“The sandbar phenomenon can only be observed once a year, ” he told Bernama last week.
Zoher said that besides Pantai Tanjung Rhu, two other beaches on the island, namely Teluk Datai and Pantai Cenang, had also become popular locations for the sandbar walk activity.
He said visitors also had the opportunity to see at close range various marine species such as clownfish, sea cucumber, moon crab, seahorse and horseshoe crab while walking along the sandbar.
Meanwhile, Langkawi Development Authority (Lada) chief executive officer Dr Hezri Adnan said that previously, the sandbar walk activity was only meant for Tanjung Rhu Resort Langkawi guests but this year, it was opened to a bigger crowd.
“Langkawi is famed for its beautiful landscapes.
“This programme is a joint effort by Lada, Tanjung Rhu Resort Langkawi and other strategic partners to highlight the beautiful natural environment to both domestic and foreign tourists, ” he said.
Hezri also expressed hope that the programme would become a popular annual event at the island. -– Bernama
Visitors stopping on the sandbar to admire the natural beauty of the surroundings. — Bernama
Visitors are thrilled to take part in the sandbar walk. — Bernama
IT looked as if the sea parted as visitors to Pantai Tanjung Rhu in Langkawi, Kedah, leisurely walked along a 600m sandbar from the beach to nearby islands.
Tanjung Rhu Resort Langkawi senior resident naturalist Zoher Mustan said a sandbar would appear when there is low tide during a full moon.
“The sandbar phenomenon can only be observed once a year, ” he told Bernama last week.
Zoher said that besides Pantai Tanjung Rhu, two other beaches on the island, namely Teluk Datai and Pantai Cenang, had also become popular locations for the sandbar walk activity.
He said visitors also had the opportunity to see at close range various marine species such as clownfish, sea cucumber, moon crab, seahorse and horseshoe crab while walking along the sandbar.
Meanwhile, Langkawi Development Authority (Lada) chief executive officer Dr Hezri Adnan said that previously, the sandbar walk activity was only meant for Tanjung Rhu Resort Langkawi guests but this year, it was opened to a bigger crowd.
“Langkawi is famed for its beautiful landscapes.
“This programme is a joint effort by Lada, Tanjung Rhu Resort Langkawi and other strategic partners to highlight the beautiful natural environment to both domestic and foreign tourists, ” he said.
Hezri also expressed hope that the programme would become a popular annual event at the island. -– Bernama
Visitors stopping on the sandbar to admire the natural beauty of the surroundings. — Bernama
2020年3月9日星期一
COVID-19: Malaysia bars entry of cruise vessels
COVID-19: Malaysia bars entry of cruise vessels
Malaysia will not to permit entry of cruise vessels to its ports with immediate effect due to the COVID-19 outbreak until the overall situation improves and the spread of the virus is contained, said Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
He said in view of the recent resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia and around the world, various measures were being taken by the Malaysian authorities to contain local transmission and to safeguard public health.
He said entry and transit of cruise vessels, passengers and crew members require considerable medical resources to be made available at ports for screening and treatment purposes.
"During this difficult period, it is important that more medical resources are concentrated at hospitals to attend to medical emergencies and undertake preventive measures.
"As such the Ministry of Health in consultation with other government ministries and agencies has taken the decision not to permit the entry of cruise vessels to Malaysian ports," he said in a Facebook posting today.
Dr Noor Hisham said the Health Ministry aknowledged that the cruise industry is an important component of Malaysia’s tourism sector and has contributed significantly to the Malaysian economy but was hopeful that this is a temporary measure and was confident that the concerted efforts of all parties will assist in resolving the issue at hand soonest possible.
-- BERNAMA
Malaysia will not to permit entry of cruise vessels to its ports with immediate effect due to the COVID-19 outbreak until the overall situation improves and the spread of the virus is contained, said Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
He said in view of the recent resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia and around the world, various measures were being taken by the Malaysian authorities to contain local transmission and to safeguard public health.
He said entry and transit of cruise vessels, passengers and crew members require considerable medical resources to be made available at ports for screening and treatment purposes.
"During this difficult period, it is important that more medical resources are concentrated at hospitals to attend to medical emergencies and undertake preventive measures.
"As such the Ministry of Health in consultation with other government ministries and agencies has taken the decision not to permit the entry of cruise vessels to Malaysian ports," he said in a Facebook posting today.
Dr Noor Hisham said the Health Ministry aknowledged that the cruise industry is an important component of Malaysia’s tourism sector and has contributed significantly to the Malaysian economy but was hopeful that this is a temporary measure and was confident that the concerted efforts of all parties will assist in resolving the issue at hand soonest possible.
-- BERNAMA
2020年2月4日星期二
Health screenings at Langkawi International Airport to continue
Health screenings at Langkawi International Airport to continue: Health DG
Health screenings will continue at Langkawi International Airport (LIA) although all direct flights between China and Langkawi Island have been temporarily suspended, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said.
He said passengers and airline crew would continue to be screened by the relevant agencies at the international entry points (PMA).
Dr Noor Hisham said he had the opportunity to see for himself the measures taken by the Health Ministry (MOH) in addressing the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection at LIA and the Kuah Ferry Port in Langkawi Island.
“From Jan 25 to 31, 2020, 6,539 passengers and crew from various international destinations arrived via the LIA, while 3,082 came via Kuah Jetty,“ he said in a statement today.
Apart from the two entry points, four other international entries are via Kedah at Bukit Kayu Hitam, Tanjung Lembung Wharf, Telaga Harbour Park and Kota Putra in Durian Burung.
Dr Noor Hisham said since early January this year, health screenings had been intensified at all PMAs nationwide and the good co-operation fostered between the MOH and related agencies had enabled rapid detection of symptomatic travelers.
According to him the National Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) would be notified of suspected cases of coronavirus infection who would then be referred to MOH hospitals which have been identified, while the asymptomatic cases would be provided with a Health Alert Card before they could continue with their travels.
Apart from the health screenings he said, disinfection activities were also being carried out at the entry points to prevent and control the spread of the infection.
Dr Noor Hisham called on all parties to cooperate with the health authorities and agencies involved to protect the public’s health and safety. - Bernama
Health screenings will continue at Langkawi International Airport (LIA) although all direct flights between China and Langkawi Island have been temporarily suspended, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said.
He said passengers and airline crew would continue to be screened by the relevant agencies at the international entry points (PMA).
Dr Noor Hisham said he had the opportunity to see for himself the measures taken by the Health Ministry (MOH) in addressing the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) infection at LIA and the Kuah Ferry Port in Langkawi Island.
“From Jan 25 to 31, 2020, 6,539 passengers and crew from various international destinations arrived via the LIA, while 3,082 came via Kuah Jetty,“ he said in a statement today.
Apart from the two entry points, four other international entries are via Kedah at Bukit Kayu Hitam, Tanjung Lembung Wharf, Telaga Harbour Park and Kota Putra in Durian Burung.
Dr Noor Hisham said since early January this year, health screenings had been intensified at all PMAs nationwide and the good co-operation fostered between the MOH and related agencies had enabled rapid detection of symptomatic travelers.
According to him the National Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) would be notified of suspected cases of coronavirus infection who would then be referred to MOH hospitals which have been identified, while the asymptomatic cases would be provided with a Health Alert Card before they could continue with their travels.
Apart from the health screenings he said, disinfection activities were also being carried out at the entry points to prevent and control the spread of the infection.
Dr Noor Hisham called on all parties to cooperate with the health authorities and agencies involved to protect the public’s health and safety. - Bernama
2019年12月9日星期一
Tuba Island to be turned into travel hotspot
Tuba Island to be turned into travel hotspot
The Rural Development Ministry intends to turn Tuba Island here into one of the rural tourism destinations for the northern states.
For a start, it would focus on upgrading projects in Desa Keda Teluk Berembang with an allocation of RM2mil to develop the infrastructure there, said its minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun.
“We want to paint the houses around here in bright colours to make them more colourful and livelier, and of course we want to help increase the income of residents, ” she said.
She said that some sectors could be developed for tourism.
“We will start at Kampung Teluk Berembang first and then we will extend to the whole of Tuba Island, ” she told reporters after a working visit to the island yesterday.
Rina said there were a number of tourism products on the island, including sea products that could be used to make handicraft apart from keropok lekor and fish farming.
There are nearly 5,000 residents from seven villages living on Tuba Island, which is located about 5km from the Kuah jetty.A total of 40 houses in Desa Keda Teluk Berembang are involved in the Colourful House project. — Bernama
The Rural Development Ministry intends to turn Tuba Island here into one of the rural tourism destinations for the northern states.
For a start, it would focus on upgrading projects in Desa Keda Teluk Berembang with an allocation of RM2mil to develop the infrastructure there, said its minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun.
“We want to paint the houses around here in bright colours to make them more colourful and livelier, and of course we want to help increase the income of residents, ” she said.
She said that some sectors could be developed for tourism.
“We will start at Kampung Teluk Berembang first and then we will extend to the whole of Tuba Island, ” she told reporters after a working visit to the island yesterday.
Rina said there were a number of tourism products on the island, including sea products that could be used to make handicraft apart from keropok lekor and fish farming.
There are nearly 5,000 residents from seven villages living on Tuba Island, which is located about 5km from the Kuah jetty.A total of 40 houses in Desa Keda Teluk Berembang are involved in the Colourful House project. — Bernama
2019年8月6日星期二
Tourism Langkawi, Malindo Air to launch promotion to lure tourists from Phuket
Tourism Langkawi, Malindo Air to launch promotion to lure tourists from Phuket
Tourism Langkawi, a local tourism development organisation, in collaboration with Malindo Air, will launch a promotion to introduce tourism products and hotel accommodation offered by its members, to lure tourists from Phuket to the island, next month.
Langkawi Tourism president Ahmad Phisol Ishak said Malindo Air’s Langkawi-Phuket-Langkawi direct flights had opened up a huge opportunity for the island’s tourism sector as it would ease the travel of visitors.
“Fifteen members of Langkawi Tourism comprising travel agents, hotel and tourism product operators are joining forces with Malindo Air to launch the promotion at Langkawi International Airport on Sept 2.
“We want to take this opportunity to attract more tourists from Phuket. During the launching ceremony, representatives from 10 travel agents and three media organisations in Thailand will also be flown in as part of the promotion.”
He said this when met after chairing a meeting with Malindo Air's North and Central Malaysia manager Arasu Soundarajan and members of Tourism Langkawi at Ombak Villa Langkawi here today.
Ahmad Phisol said the promotion was also being held as a result of positive feedback received by the organisation following the Tourism Langkawi products engagement mission in Phuket from July 19-22.
“The mission was very successful, Tourism Langkawi with Malindo Air received positive feedback on what we were able to offer as a result of the meeting with 25 travel agents there. Furthermore, we see Phuket as an attraction not only for Thai tourists but also from Europe and China,“ he said.
Meanwhile, Arasu Soundarajan said the airlines hoped the cooperation and the promotion would increase the number of passengers on its Langkawi-Phuket-Langkawi sector.
“We hope to push our load through this collaboration with the marketing support from Tourism Langkawi. Through this campaign, we can offer special fares to travel agents offering hotel packages,” he said.
Malindo Air has been offering flights for the Langkawi-Phuket-Langkawi sector every Monday, Wednesday and Friday since March.
-- BERNAMA
Tourism Langkawi, a local tourism development organisation, in collaboration with Malindo Air, will launch a promotion to introduce tourism products and hotel accommodation offered by its members, to lure tourists from Phuket to the island, next month.
Langkawi Tourism president Ahmad Phisol Ishak said Malindo Air’s Langkawi-Phuket-Langkawi direct flights had opened up a huge opportunity for the island’s tourism sector as it would ease the travel of visitors.
“Fifteen members of Langkawi Tourism comprising travel agents, hotel and tourism product operators are joining forces with Malindo Air to launch the promotion at Langkawi International Airport on Sept 2.
“We want to take this opportunity to attract more tourists from Phuket. During the launching ceremony, representatives from 10 travel agents and three media organisations in Thailand will also be flown in as part of the promotion.”
He said this when met after chairing a meeting with Malindo Air's North and Central Malaysia manager Arasu Soundarajan and members of Tourism Langkawi at Ombak Villa Langkawi here today.
Ahmad Phisol said the promotion was also being held as a result of positive feedback received by the organisation following the Tourism Langkawi products engagement mission in Phuket from July 19-22.
“The mission was very successful, Tourism Langkawi with Malindo Air received positive feedback on what we were able to offer as a result of the meeting with 25 travel agents there. Furthermore, we see Phuket as an attraction not only for Thai tourists but also from Europe and China,“ he said.
Meanwhile, Arasu Soundarajan said the airlines hoped the cooperation and the promotion would increase the number of passengers on its Langkawi-Phuket-Langkawi sector.
“We hope to push our load through this collaboration with the marketing support from Tourism Langkawi. Through this campaign, we can offer special fares to travel agents offering hotel packages,” he said.
Malindo Air has been offering flights for the Langkawi-Phuket-Langkawi sector every Monday, Wednesday and Friday since March.
-- BERNAMA
2019年7月29日星期一
Langkawi Geopark to undergo UNESCO revalidation
Langkawi Geopark to undergo UNESCO revalidation
LANGKAWI, July 19 (Bernama) -- Next month, the Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark will undergo the usual quadrennial revalidation by geologists to verify its quality.
The 52nd Global Geopark Network (GGN) member from a group of 147 around the world managed to keep its UNESCO status through two evaluations in 2011 and 2015.
A statement from the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) geopark unit today said the revalidation will be carried out by Dr Kirstin Lemon of Ireland and Sigurður Sigursveinsson of Iceland from Aug 7-11.
It added that they will be here to gauge how well the community, administrator, visitors, traders, industry players, non-governmental organisations and others have grasped the concept of a geopark.
“Among the places to be assessed are Kilim Geoforest Park, Langkawi Cable Car Geotrail, Langkawi Research Centre, Kompleks Kraf, Nasi Dagang Pak Malau, Kilang Simen and Sekolah Kebangsaan Temonyong,” the statement said.
Langkawi was declared a geopark by the GGN and endorsed by UNESCO on June 1, 2007, making it the first in Southeast Asia. Currently it is among the ten best islands for eco-tourism in the world.
The geopark unit said it is always willing to share its experience on geopark governance and management due to the fact that Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark possesses unique natural assets.
-- BERNAMA
LANGKAWI, July 19 (Bernama) -- Next month, the Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark will undergo the usual quadrennial revalidation by geologists to verify its quality.
The 52nd Global Geopark Network (GGN) member from a group of 147 around the world managed to keep its UNESCO status through two evaluations in 2011 and 2015.
A statement from the Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) geopark unit today said the revalidation will be carried out by Dr Kirstin Lemon of Ireland and Sigurður Sigursveinsson of Iceland from Aug 7-11.
It added that they will be here to gauge how well the community, administrator, visitors, traders, industry players, non-governmental organisations and others have grasped the concept of a geopark.
“Among the places to be assessed are Kilim Geoforest Park, Langkawi Cable Car Geotrail, Langkawi Research Centre, Kompleks Kraf, Nasi Dagang Pak Malau, Kilang Simen and Sekolah Kebangsaan Temonyong,” the statement said.
Langkawi was declared a geopark by the GGN and endorsed by UNESCO on June 1, 2007, making it the first in Southeast Asia. Currently it is among the ten best islands for eco-tourism in the world.
The geopark unit said it is always willing to share its experience on geopark governance and management due to the fact that Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark possesses unique natural assets.
-- BERNAMA
2019年7月16日星期二
Langkawi SkyCab, SkyBridge to close for Sarex on Wednesday
Langkawi SkyCab, SkyBridge to close for Sarex on Wednesday
LANGKAWI, July 12 (Bernama) -- Langkawi SkyCab and SkyBridge will be closed on Wednesday (July 17) for a Search and Rescue Exercise (Sarex).
Panorama Langkawi Sdn Bhd (PLSB) 2019 which operates Langkawi SkyCab linking Oriental Village in Teluk Burau to Gunung Mat Chinchang at 713 metres said the annual exercise would be conducted jointly with rescue agencies on the island resort.
“The inconvenience is very much regretted and cooperation from all quarters is greatly appreciated," it said in a statement.
-- BERNAMA
LANGKAWI, July 12 (Bernama) -- Langkawi SkyCab and SkyBridge will be closed on Wednesday (July 17) for a Search and Rescue Exercise (Sarex).
Panorama Langkawi Sdn Bhd (PLSB) 2019 which operates Langkawi SkyCab linking Oriental Village in Teluk Burau to Gunung Mat Chinchang at 713 metres said the annual exercise would be conducted jointly with rescue agencies on the island resort.
“The inconvenience is very much regretted and cooperation from all quarters is greatly appreciated," it said in a statement.
-- BERNAMA
2019年7月2日星期二
Unesco geoparks may become one
Unesco geoparks may become one
Malaysia and Thailand may soon share the honour of caring for two 550-million-year-old assets joined as one.
The Langkawi Development Authority (Lada) will discuss with Satun province to merge the Unesco Global Geoparks (UGG) on both sides into one.
“As the first transnational UGG in Asia, tourists exploring this natural wonder will be able to move between Langkawi and Satun with the least hassle,” said Lada chief executive officer Dr Hezri Adnan.
He said he has passed this request to Unesco, adding that he will meet the Satun governor next month on the matter.
Langkawi won its UGG status in 2007 while Satun got it just last year.
Dr Hezri said both geoparks were actually formed at the same time, during a massive tectonic event that split apart the old supercontinent Pangea 550 million years ago.
Visitors can view one of the massive granitic boulders that was once a part of Pangea at the newly-opened Langkawi Garden of Rainbows and Butterflies near Telaga Harbour Park.
A single boulder measuring over 45m across was partly unearthed and is now a feature of the garden.
“Geologically speaking, the Satun and Langkawi geoparks are one and the same.
“Our lands share the same ancient history,” he added.
By merging, he said both sides will share the duties of conservation, managed development and promotion.
He said the cross-border attraction will significantly boost Langkawi’s tourism industry and that tourists from around the world will be able to immerse themselves in the natural wonders and cultures of both places with minimum immigration hassle.
Travel time by ferry between Langkawi and Satun geoparks are one and a half hours.
~News courtesy of The Star~
Malaysia and Thailand may soon share the honour of caring for two 550-million-year-old assets joined as one.
The Langkawi Development Authority (Lada) will discuss with Satun province to merge the Unesco Global Geoparks (UGG) on both sides into one.
“As the first transnational UGG in Asia, tourists exploring this natural wonder will be able to move between Langkawi and Satun with the least hassle,” said Lada chief executive officer Dr Hezri Adnan.
He said he has passed this request to Unesco, adding that he will meet the Satun governor next month on the matter.
Langkawi won its UGG status in 2007 while Satun got it just last year.
Dr Hezri said both geoparks were actually formed at the same time, during a massive tectonic event that split apart the old supercontinent Pangea 550 million years ago.
Visitors can view one of the massive granitic boulders that was once a part of Pangea at the newly-opened Langkawi Garden of Rainbows and Butterflies near Telaga Harbour Park.
A single boulder measuring over 45m across was partly unearthed and is now a feature of the garden.
“Geologically speaking, the Satun and Langkawi geoparks are one and the same.
“Our lands share the same ancient history,” he added.
By merging, he said both sides will share the duties of conservation, managed development and promotion.
He said the cross-border attraction will significantly boost Langkawi’s tourism industry and that tourists from around the world will be able to immerse themselves in the natural wonders and cultures of both places with minimum immigration hassle.
Travel time by ferry between Langkawi and Satun geoparks are one and a half hours.
~News courtesy of The Star~
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