Langkawi Gazette

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FASHION SHOW IN LANGKAWI

By Kamila Delart

Passionate about promoting Asian talent, Stylo International paired up with Mercedes-Benz to bring together the most gifted fashion designers from across the region.

A stylish collaboration of glamorous couture and iconic cars, the MERCEDES-BENZ STYLO ASIA FASHION WEEK was a major success - attracting designers from China, India, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and, of course, from Malaysia.

Read more: FASHION SHOW IN LANGKAWI

The Christmas Bazaar  

will be held on Saturday, the 14th of Dec

at the Cenang Mall  from 11am till 9pm.

This is allways an interesting happening  - 

see you there.

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BRINGING HOPE TO THOSE IN NEED…

about the 'Ocean White Party' of the Langkawi Charity Club

By Kamila Delart

Buffet spilling over with delicacies, live music so contagious the dance floor was bursting at the seams, animated conversations and smiling faces wherever you looked… A great party that would make even the most sought-after event agency proud. Now imagine that putting together a truly memorable evening for your guests is only a small part of the equation!

Attracting 275 local business owners and expatriates, the Ocean White Party, that took place on the 15th November, co-hosted by the ‘Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa’ in co-operation with ‘Low Frequency’, was organized by THE CHARITY CLUB LANGKAWI as a fundraising event.

Read more: Ocean White Party - Langkawi Charity Fundraising Party in Langkawi

Spa Guide by Kamila Delart

AYER HANGAT SPA VILLAGE

MUKIM AYER HANGAT

Tel: +604 959 1357
       +6 019 577 4501 (Siti)
       +6 019 553 6907 (Bob)

Operating Hours: daily 11am - 8pm

Celebrating traditional Malay healing and beauty rituals, the Ayer Hangat Spa Village lures with a reflexology path, herbal garden and hot salinesprings treasured by locals as natural remedy forskin und digestion ailments.

The Spa within the complex features a cozy reception and three traditionally furnished treatment rooms - one of them designed to accommodate couples. Floor to ceiling one way windows provide privacy while allowing guests to enjoy during the treatment the view of water cascading along hand-carved river-stone murals that depict the mythical origins of the springs.

Read more: AYER HANGAT SPA VILLAGE - Langkawi

BEACH PARTY at  MERITUS PELANGI -  best beach party in Langkawi !
Happening Saturday, 30 Nov. 2013. From 7.00pm to 1.00am. Free admission.

Bird Nets in Langkawi

Marc de Faoite

It’s the time of year when birds flock in the padi fields, drawn by the nearly-ripened rice. It’s the time of year when young men and boys and cut lengths of bamboo poles and plant them in the ground. They span fine nets between the stakes, hoping to catch unsuspecting quail and water-hens as they fly in swooping circles, chasing insects through the air, above the nodding heads of grain-heavy rice.

Langkawi is home to more than 200 species of birds, some seasonal, like visiting retirees, most resident throughout the year. The birds are tempted by enticing rice, or by the host of insects, rodents, fish, lizards and even snakes that play their parts in the complicated eco-system of the padi fields. Some birds become entangled in the nets. The nets are equal opportunity traps – they ensnare any species, whether seasonal or not, whether common or rare. Almost all will die a slow death from heat, dehydration and exhaustion as they battle against the unforgiving mesh.

Read more: Catching Birds in Langkawi

at the Frangipani Langkawi - click on the picture

BERNAMA

Closed system 'close season' proposal for Pulau Payar 

LANGKAWI: The Department of Marine Park Malaysia (JTLM) plans to create a closed system for the 'close season' in the Pulau Payar Marine Park here to help balance the ecosystem of the island.

Director-General Sukarno Wagiman said the reason JTLM wanted to create a closed system was to allow a 'respite' for the coral reefs from recreational activities such as diving and snorkelling.

He said if the system was implemented next year (2014), the closure process will be observed for a minimum of once a month to allow the corals a 'rest' and thus keep the balance of the ecosystem.

http://www.nst.com.my/latest/closed-system-close-season-proposal-for-pulau-payar-1.397940

MAKING A DIFFERENCE…
By Kamila Delart

Looking from afar, luxury resorts often seem to operate in a ‘parallel universe’, isolated from the reality experienced by ordinary people who live in surrounding kampongs. But first impressions tend to be misleading…

As John Donne said:’ No man is an island, entire of itself, but a tiny piece of a continent…’ And so, when Teluk Datai Resorts Sdn Bhd, the investment holding company that owns The Datai and surrounding land, learnt about the challenges experienced in one of the primary schools in direct neighborhood, they took initiative!

Read more: MAKING A DIFFERENCe - Datai - Langkawi

We knew since some time that the BERINGIN BEACH (Picture: TripAdvisor), the last decent public beach for the Kuah region, had been closed for the public.

Now it is official:

Langkawi To Have Two New Landmarks

Hotel St Regis Langkawi and
Langkawi International Convention
Centre (LICC).

LANGKAWI, Nov 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for two new landmarks in Langkawi -- Hotel St Regis Langkawi and Langkawi International Convention Centre (LICC).

In his speech, Najib said Malaysia will assume the ASEAN chairmanship in 2015 and he wanted the ASEAN Summit, expected in April 2015, to be held at LICC.

The projects, undertaken by Rajawali Group, were expected to be completed in 15 months.

Rajawali Group Chairman, Tan Sri Peter Sondakh, said the company started its investment in Langkawi in 2005 with the acquisitions of Westin Hotel Resort and Spa Langkawi.

Read more here: 

http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v7/bu/newsbusiness.php?id=992116

LANGKAWI’S TRENDY RESTAURANTS  -  by Kamila Delart 

JALA
at The Andaman

DATAI BAY

Tel: +60 4 959 1088
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www.theandaman.com 
www.jalarestaurant.blogspot.com 

Operating Hours:
Tuesday - Sunday 6pm - 10:30pm

Set on a pristine beach with a mesmerizing ocean view and a backdrop of 10 million years old rainforest, the destination restaurant Jala is designed to let you enjoy the enchanting surroundings and feel the spirit of nature. Let a shoe concierge put away your sandals and feel the warm powdery sand underneath your feet. Listen to the soothing sound of the Andaman Sea. Feel the grounding energy of the giant, legend enshrouded Meranti trees that tower up just next to your table. A captivating setting for a truly unique dining experience!

Read more: JALA at The Andaman - Langkawi

Paul Penders

We can be proud of Langkawi women!

Two Langkawi women did for one year an extensive course at the Open University Malaysia to increase their skills in working with fast paced and rapidly changing highly competitive companies in the market place. Their course included business law, economics, business accounting and entrepreneurship.

The day of the convocation at the University Malaysia was an impressive and such positive happening, especially for themselves but also their families after such a long and committed study of what much was done after working hours.

Jarina Johari and Fatimah Abdullah truly earned their Executive Diploma in Business Management! Congratulations and our huge respect to both these ladies to set an example. We all are very proud of you!
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Gratulation Jarina and Fatimah, well done !  Mark

CULINARY SYMPHONY AT THE WESTIN LANGKAWI RESORT & SPA

By Kamila Delart

If you are a gourmet and lucky enough to be visiting Langkawi in the last week of October, dining at SEASONAL TASTES, a dreamlike venue with a mesmerizing ocean view, is sure to become one of the highlights of your holiday stay!

Participating in Malaysia International Gourmet Festival 2013, the restaurant lures with a truly tantalizing four-course Festival Menu that will entice all your senses.

The globally renowned fine dining event revolves in its 13th year around the theme ‘Cool Chefs - Cooking with Attitude’, showcasing the most talented culinary artists from all over the country.

Read more: CULINARY SYMPHONY AT THE WESTIN LANGKAWI RESORT & SPA