![Stranded ferry with over 500 people onboard safely towed to Kuala Kedah passenger ferry jetty Stranded ferry with over 500 people onboard safely towed to Kuala Kedah passenger ferry jetty](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81666522166_FeriLangkawiferi.jpg)
Stranded ferry with over 500 people onboard safely towed to Kuala Kedah passenger ferry jetty
The ferry carrying over 500 passengers and crew members that was stranded at around 3 pm while on its way to Langkawi from Kuala Kedah has been safely towed to the Kuala Kedah Ferry Jetty last night.
Sun Oct 23 2022
![New passenger jetty to be built to Langkawi New passenger jetty to be built to Langkawi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/81662801541_TBWEEKASIONJETI.jpg)
New passenger jetty to be built to Langkawi
The MOT plans to build a new jetty for passenger ferry operations to Langkawi as a long-term solution to the sedimentation problems that often occur at the Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis jetties.
Sat Sep 10 2022
![Tourism Malaysia gears up to woo Indonesian travellers Tourism Malaysia gears up to woo Indonesian travellers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/71638084683_haryanty.jpg)
Tourism Malaysia gears up to woo Indonesian travellers
Tourism Malaysia welcomes fully vaccinated Indonesian travellers to Langkawi after nearly two years of border closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun Nov 28 2021
![Int'l tourists can travel to Langkawi beginning Nov 15 - Ismail Sabri Int'l tourists can travel to Langkawi beginning Nov 15 - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51632915321_langkawi.jpg)
Int'l tourists can travel to Langkawi beginning Nov 15 - Ismail Sabri
International tourists who wish to visit Langkawi are allowed to do so beginning Nov 15, through the International Tourism Bubble (Inbound) for the Langkawi Pilot Project.
Fri Oct 22 2021
![COVID-19 test not required for Langkawi travellers from today - Health Minister COVID-19 test not required for Langkawi travellers from today - Health Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51634047988_Langkawi.jpg)
COVID-19 test not required for Langkawi travellers from today - Health Minister
The Health Ministry (MoH), effective today, has decided to drop the mandatory COVID-19 test for individuals travelling to Langkawi.
Tue Oct 12 2021
![Most tourists to Langkawi make own bookings - MOTAC Most tourists to Langkawi make own bookings - MOTAC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/71633417621_PantaiChenang.jpg)
Most tourists to Langkawi make own bookings - MOTAC
Most tourists to Langkawi tend to book their own travel, accommodation and tour arrangements, according to monitoring and a survey by the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (MOTAC).
Tue Oct 05 2021
![No COVID-19 case involving tourists to Langkawi reported - Exco No COVID-19 case involving tourists to Langkawi reported - Exco](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71632107713_Langkawi.jpg)
No COVID-19 case involving tourists to Langkawi reported - Exco
Mohd Firdaus said thus far cases had only involved locals on the island.
Wed Sep 22 2021
![Kuala Kedah-Langkawi ferry service to resume from Sept 23 Kuala Kedah-Langkawi ferry service to resume from Sept 23](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81630817881_TBferi.jpg)
Kuala Kedah-Langkawi ferry service to resume from Sept 23
The ferry service from the Kuala Kedah Ferry Terminal to Langkawi will resume operations on Sept 23.
Sat Sep 18 2021
![COVID: Travellers to Langkawi can reschedule flight tickets, hotel reservations COVID: Travellers to Langkawi can reschedule flight tickets, hotel reservations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61631865727_AirAsia.jpg)
COVID: Travellers to Langkawi can reschedule flight tickets, hotel reservations
Nancy said airline companies and registered accommodation operators have agreed to give their commitment on the matter.
Sat Sep 18 2021
![Tourist arrivals to Langkawi bring new ray of hope to tourism operators, small traders Tourist arrivals to Langkawi bring new ray of hope to tourism operators, small traders](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61631883274_TBLangkawijpg.jpg)
Tourist arrivals to Langkawi bring new ray of hope to tourism operators, small traders
The arrival of tourists to Langkawi Island has brought a new ray of hope to the island's tourism operators and small traders.
Fri Sep 17 2021
![141 fly to Langkawi from Ipoh on maiden flight 141 fly to Langkawi from Ipoh on maiden flight](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61631865727_AirAsia.jpg)
141 fly to Langkawi from Ipoh on maiden flight
More than 70 passengers have so far booked their seats for the next Langkawi flights on Sunday and Wednesday.
Fri Sep 17 2021
![MOTAC targets 200,000 domestic tourists to Langkawi MOTAC targets 200,000 domestic tourists to Langkawi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61631741516_MenteriPelancongan.jpg)
MOTAC targets 200,000 domestic tourists to Langkawi
Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri said about 30,000 tourists are expected to visit the resort island this month.
Thu Sep 16 2021
![Langkawi-bound travellers feel safe with KLIA'S COVID-19 screening test SOP Langkawi-bound travellers feel safe with KLIA'S COVID-19 screening test SOP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81631786256_warikiew.jpg)
Langkawi-bound travellers feel safe with KLIA'S COVID-19 screening test SOP
Travellers who wish to take a flight to Langkawi must undergo the COVID-19 screening test.
Thu Sep 16 2021
![1,520 passengers on eight flights flew to Langkawi under travel bubble project - Wee 1,520 passengers on eight flights flew to Langkawi under travel bubble project - Wee](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81631780822_LapanganAntarabangs.jpg)
1,520 passengers on eight flights flew to Langkawi under travel bubble project - Wee
Wee Ka Siong said they travelled via Malaysia Airlines (four flights), Air Asia (three flights) and a Malindo flight.
Thu Sep 16 2021
![100 pct flight load to Langkawi signals strong rebound for domestic air travel - AirAsia 100 pct flight load to Langkawi signals strong rebound for domestic air travel - AirAsia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-12/81544762718_riadasmat.jpg)
100 pct flight load to Langkawi signals strong rebound for domestic air travel - AirAsia
AirAsia's inaugural service from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi this morning under the travel bubble recorded a 100 per cent flight load, signifying a strong rebound for domestic air travel.
Thu Sep 16 2021