Langkawi boat capsize: Two more bodies found, death toll rises to 28

LANGKAWI: The death toll in the boat capsize incident at the Malaysia-Thailand border waters off Langkawi has risen to 28 people after two more bodies were recovered. Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) director for Kedah and Perlis, First Admiral (Maritime) Romli Mustafa, said they received a report from a local fisherman at 9.39am about the discovery...

Free emergency boat service for Langkawi residents

ALOR SETAR: Langkawi residents can now use a free emergency boat service, provided by a non-governmental organisation (NGO), to help transport patients or deceased persons to the mainland. Persatuan Anak Muda Madani Kedah chairman Datuk Zuraidi Rahim said the initiative was launched in response to the urgent needs of the local community, who usually rely on...

Malaysia determined to be a film tourism destination

Malaysia is on its way to becoming one of the leading regional hubs for film production. The country has successfully attracted foreign creative investments through the Film in Malaysia Incentive (Fimi), which is creating jobs and upskilling the local workforce. National Film Development Corporation (Finas) chief executive officer Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib revealed that among the latest...

Thunderstorm warning issued for Perlis, Kedah, and Penang

KUALA LUMPUR: Thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds are expected in Perlis, Kedah, and Pulau Pinang, with warnings issued by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) in effect until 3pm on Monday (June 9). In Kedah, areas including Langkawi, Kubang Pasu, Kota Setar, Pokok Sena, Yan, Pendang, and Kuala Muda are on alert for severe weather. Pulau Pinang...

Lima ’25 kicks off with spectacular aerial display by RMAF (photo gallery)

LANGKAWI: An aerial display by three F/A-18D Hornet aircraft and three Sukhoi SU-30MKM fighter jets, belonging to the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), kick-started the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA’25) on Tuesday (May 20). The opening of the exhibition and the RMAF Opening Gambit was officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who...

Langkawi airspace to be temporarily closed for LIMA’25 airshow and exercise

ALOR SETAR: The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has announced a temporary closure of the Langkawi airspace in conjunction with the upcoming Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition 2025 (LIMA’25). In a posting on CAAM social media on Tuesday (May 6), the closure will occur in stages, beginning with airshow exercises from May 6 to...

Myanmar, South China Sea to feature in Asean Foreign Ministers’ Retreat in Langkawi

LANGKAWI: The ongoing Myanmar crisis and tensions in the South China Sea will feature in the discussions at the Asean Foreign Ministers' Retreat here during the weekend, says Malaysian Foreign Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Seri Amran Mohamed Zin. He also said that other issues to be touched on at the meeting include cross-border online scams and human...

Two restaurants destroyed in Langkawi fire

ALOR SETAR: Two restaurants located on Jalan Pantai Chenang in Langkawi, were destroyed in a fire last night. Langkawi Zone Fire and Rescue chief Supt Mohd Zamri Abdul Ghani said that his department received an emergency call at 8.11pm, leading to teams of personnel from Padang Mat Sirat Fire and Rescue Station (BBP), Langkawi BBP and...

Angler found drowned in Langkawi

ALOR SETAR: An angler who was reported missing after falling into the sea while crossing the Kuala Chenang water-breaker wooden bridge in Langkawi last night was found dead this evening. Langkawi district police chief ACP Shariman Ashari said the body of Che Yassin Che Ngah, 43, from Kampung Perana, Ulu Melaka here was found at 6.10pm...

Syed Saddiq crashes into fallen tree branch in Langkawi

PETALING JAYA: Muar MP, Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has sustained injuries after his bicycle crashed into a fallen tree branch during the Ironman Malaysia Championship on Saturday. According to Sinar Harian, the incident occurred while Syed Saddiq, 31, was participating in the cycling discipline on Saturday (Oct 12). Despite the accident, he continued with the...