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Fisherman feared drowned after falling from boat in Simpang Empat
A 33-year-old fisherman is feared drowned after falling overboard while prawn fishing in the waters of Sungai Baru, near Batu Layang, Simpang Empat, early this morning. He was not wearing a life jacket, and a search and rescue operation is ongoing.
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Maans: Sabah must be a geopark player, not an observer
Maans president Murug Vinangun Shalmon Sanangan said Sabah should become a key player in the international geopark network rather than merely watching it develop. He said Sabah's participation in the 9th Asia Pacific Geoparks Network Symposium 2026 in Langkawi was a strategic chance to build international links through communities, indigenous heritage, culture and conservation. He also said Sekolah Adat Anak Negeri Sabah will add Global Geopark as a subject.
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Hilton Burau Bay Langkawi Resort opens with 251 rooms
Hilton Burau Bay Langkawi Resort (HBBLR) in Teluk Burau, Langkawi, was officially opened by the Sultan of Kedah, Sultan Sallehuddin Sultan Badlishah, last night. The 251-room and suite resort is the fifth property owned by Tradewinds Corporation Berhad on the island.
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Perlis Immigration detains two men, foils migrant smuggling bid near Kuala Perlis
Perlis Immigration detained a 53-year-old local man and a 35-year-old Myanmar national in Ops Kutip around Kuala Perlis at about 3am. A sedan car, mobile phones and documents were seized. The case is being investigated under anti-trafficking and immigration laws.
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Resorts World Langkawi, ONE°15 Marina to build new marina in Langkawi
Resorts World Langkawi and ONE°15 Marina have partnered to develop ONE°15 Marina Langkawi, a new marina with over 90 berths for luxury yachts up to 140 feet. The Langkawi project is expected to receive its first yacht in the second half of 2027 and aims to strengthen Langkawi's position as a regional marine tourism hub.
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Bersatu Kangar leaders, 90 branch chiefs quit party for Parti Wawasan Negara
The deputy chief of Bersatu's Kangar division, Faisol Rahman, along with division committee members and 90 of 99 branch chiefs, announced their immediate resignation from the party. They cited a loss of trust in the central leadership and said they will join Parti Wawasan Negara, led by Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin. This follows a similar mass resignation by the Padang Besar division leadership the previous day.
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Sarawak Delta Geopark signs MoU with South Korea's Jeonbuk geopark
The Sarawak Delta UNESCO Global Geopark has formalised a partnership with South Korea's Jeonbuk West Coast UNESCO Global Geopark through an MoU exchange. The agreement, witnessed at the Langkawi International Convention Centre, aims to enhance cooperation in geopark management and sustainable development.
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600 kg of Quran ash released into sea off Langkawi
A total of 600 kilograms of ash from Quranic texts and materials was released into the sea near Telaga Harbour Park, Langkawi. The program, organized by Masjid Al-Falah Kampung Padang Kandang, aims to dispose of old or damaged Quran manuscripts in a proper manner according to Islamic law. The ashes were released about 15 nautical miles from the coast with the assistance of a Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency patrol boat.
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Langkawi International Halal Showcase 2026
Langkawi International Halal Showcase 2026. 5 November to 8 November 2026, at Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre, Langkawi.
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Langkawi: Unemployed man found dead in rental room after three days unreachable
A 37-year-old unemployed man from Kangar, Perlis was found dead in his rental room in Padang Matsirat, Langkawi. Police received a report after a relative and the landlord became concerned when he did not answer calls. Initial investigations found no signs of struggle or injury, and the case is classified as sudden death.
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Perlis farmers forced to buy own fertilizer amid Baja 3 delay, yields seen falling
A delay in distributing Baja 3 fertilizer in Perlis has forced farmers like Mohd Noor Hashim to buy alternative supplies at RM70 per bag to save their padi crops. He expects yields to drop by up to 30 percent and income to fall. The MACC has opened an investigation into the delayed supply in the MADA area.
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Genting Malaysia, SUTL Enterprise to build superyacht marina at Resorts World Langkawi
Genting Malaysia Bhd and Singapore's SUTL Enterprise Ltd will jointly develop ONE°15 Marina Langkawi at Resorts World Langkawi. The new marina will have over 90 berths for superyachts up to 140 feet and is expected to welcome its first yachts in the second half of 2027.