If you visit Langkawi Island, one of the attractions not to be missed is the Langkawi Sky Bridge.

Located on the peak of Gunung Mat Cincang on the island of Langkawi, this architectural wonder is a 410-foot (125 metres) curved pedestrian cable-stayed bridge. The bridge deck is located 2,170 feet (660 metres) above sea level and the views of the island from here are spectacular. Notably, the curved design of the bridge allows visitors to get the best viewing experience as they walk along it.

The Langkawi Sky Bridge has been listed as one of the world's most spectacular bridges.

Image source: msn.com

LIMA 2017 - Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition

If you are in Langkawi, what a sweet spot to be, that is if you enjoy airplanes and such. This is because Langkawi is hosting the 14th Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) 2017. Set to be bigger and better, the exhibition is from March 21 to 25.

Russian knight: The Russian Air Force’s aerobatic demonstration team’s Sukhoi Su-30SM fighter jet landing in Langkawi for Lima 2017 - The Star

The Star reported that:

Aeroplanes and fighter jets worldwide are landing at the airport here and warships and vessels of all sizes are coming in to berth at Resorts World Langkawi (RWL).

With more than 500 maritime and aerospace companies from 36 countries taking part in Lima 2017, the exhibition this year is touted to be the biggest one yet.

There will be 103 aircraft for aerial and static displays and 61 vessels coming in exclusively for the exhibition.

Also in store to provide thrills to visitors are performances by four aerobatic teams – the world renowned Black Eagles of the Republic of Korea Air Force, the Indian Air Force’s helicopter display team Sarang, the Jupiter Aerobatic Team of the Indonesian Air Force and the Russian Air Force’s very own Russian Knights.

The Black Eagles and Sarang will be showing off their skills for the first time in Malaysia.

Air show enthusiasts will be in for a treat as the Russian Knights, who were last here in Lima 2013, are returning to wow the crowd with their spanking new Flanker-Cs (Sukhoi Su-30SM) fighter jets.

Painted in white, blue and red, the performance in Lima 2017 will be the foreign debut for the newly-equipped team.

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV) will also be displayed.

They include the General Atomics MQ-1 Predator by the United States Air Force, the US Navy’s Northrop Grumman MQ-8 Fire Scout, the Thales Fulmar UAV by Thales Group, and the AUV62-AT by SAAB.

The organisers are targeting 40,000 trade visitors and some 140,000 public visitors.

The exhibitions and displays for the aerospace segment will be held at the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC) while the maritime segment will take place at RWL.

The exhibitions and demonstrations are open to the public from 9am to 4pm on Friday and Saturday, the last two days of the exhibition.

The first three days are for delegates and trade visitors only.

The maritime and warship static exhibition at RWL, however, is open to the public beginning Wednesday, from 8am to 6.30pm.

Entrance to MIEC is RM10 per visitor while it is free at RWL.

Held biennially since 1991, Lima 2017 is jointly-organised by the Defence Ministry and EN Projects (M) Sdn Bhd, with the support of several ministries, Royal Malaysian Navy, Royal Malaysian Air Force, the police, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency, Fire and Rescue Department, and the Royal Malaysian Customs.

For more information, log on to www.limaexhibition.com or www.facebook.com/lima.langkawi.

Langkawi hotels take top three spots in TripAdvisor's 2017 Travel Awards

TripAdvisor’s 2017 Travellers’ Choice Awards for Hotels sees the top three spots for hotels in Malaysia go to three Langkawi hotels:

* The Danna Langkawi,
* The Datai Langkawi, and
* Casa del Mar Langkawi.

The Danna Langkawi has taken the top spot for the third consecutive year in a row.

The five-star Danna Langkawi bags the top spot in the Travellers' Choice Awards for Best Hotel in Malaysia. Photo: TripAdvisor

Other Malaysian hotels that made it into the list in order are: Pangkor Laut Resort in Perak; Grand Hyatt in Kuala Lumpur; Tanjong Jara Resort in Terengganu; Mulu Marriott Resort & Spa in Sarawak; Four Seasons Resort in Langkawi; The Chateau Spa & Organic Wellness Resort in Kuala Lumpur; and Mandarin Oriental in Kuala Lumpur.

In Asia, the top three hotels are all located in South-East Asia. They are: Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, in Ubud, Bali; Shinta Mani Resort in Siem Reap, Cambodia; and Hanoi La Siesta Hotel & Spa in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Mandapa, in Ubud, Bali, wins the Travellers’ Choice Award for Best Hotel in Asia. Photo: TripAdvisor

Read more: Langkawi hotels take top three spots in travel award

Unesco extends Langkawi status as geopark

Good news on the island of Langkawi.

The Star reads:

LANGKAWI: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) has given its approval to extend Langkawi's status as a geopark, until 2015.

Langkawi Development Authority (Lada) public relations officer Ramizi Hasan said the approval followed, after a review by two Unesco officers in July.

He said the Langkawi Geopark was declared by the Unesco Global Geopark Network as the 52nd geopark on June 1, 2007.

"Many achievements have been recorded, including an increase in tourist arrivals since the declaration of the Langkawi geopark.

"We appreciate Unesco for the approval," he told Bernama here Sunday. - Bernama

Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) Exhibition 2009

Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) Exhibition 2009





Image source: The Star

Free bus services for Lima

If you plan to be in Langkawi for the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 09), you may be interested to know that twenty buses have been specially chartered to transport visitors to the Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre (MIEC) beginning Tuesday. The bus service is provided to avoid traffic congestion and is free of charge.

The bus would pass through Kuah town, Jalan Pantai Kok and hotels at Pantai Cenang to transport visitors to MIEC.

Besides the bus service, there would also be 12 highpowered motorcycles offering a similar service for visitors, as well as to transport participants from their hotels to MIEC.

Lima will end on Dec 5.

Direct Flights to Langkawi from Singapore

There is good news for visitors to Langkawi as soon, there will be direct flights between the island of Langkawi to Singapore.

The Star reported that the Government has approved direct flights between Langkawi and Singapore which will take off soon. This move would boost tourism for Langkawi as well as boost the economy of the island.

AirAsia will assess the situation and decide on the number and frequency of flights between the two destinations. Stay tuned.


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A Holiday in Langkawi

Malaysia has a lot to offer to tourists. Being "Visit Malaysia Year" this year, many new activities and public conveniences have been put in place for the benefit of tourists.

With her multi-racial society, tourists will get to see and experience the various cultures and her peoples. Tourists will get to immerse in the many colorful festivals and celebrations that occur throughout the year.

Besides shopping, food, cultures, places of interest, Malaysia is also well-known for her idyllic holiday resorts and islands. Malaysia is blessed with many great islands with beautiful sandy beaches and locations for water sports such as snorkelling and deep-sea diving. When you think of these, Langkawi comes to mind.

Langkawi is off the coast of the northern part of Peninsula Malaysia and is popular with tourists from Europe and the US. Even locals are now flocking to the island where it is a free-port. Hotels in Langkawi are aplenty and there is a hotel for every budget. Visit Langkawi for that truly memorable holiday of fun in the sun.