Tsunami news for Langkawi, Malaysia

Tsunami to cost Thai tourism about $780 million 24 Jan 2005
LANGKAWI, Malaysia, Jan 24 (Reuters) - The Indian Ocean tsunami is likely to cost Thailand's lucrative tourism industry around 30 billion baht ($780 million ... Reuters AlertNet,

Jan 31 cut-off for all local tsunami funds 24 Jan 2005
...that about RM10 million in aid had been given out to the local tsunami victims since ... 900 in Penang, 126 in Kota Kuala Muda, Kedah, and 40 in Langkawi, for the ... Daily Express,

Tsunami to cost Thai tourism USD$780m 24 Jan 2005
The Indian Ocean tsunami is likely to cost Thailand's lucrative tourism industry ... of South East Asian Nations (Asean) on the Malaysian resort isle of Langkawi. ... e-Travel Blackboard (press release),

Cycling News Roundup 24 January 2005 24 Jan 2005
January 8 and 23, T-Mobile is donating 50 cents to the tsunami appeal ... out to Malaysia on Sunday 23rd January to represent Great Britain in the Tour De Langkawi. ... Daily Peloton

The emerging Bay of Bengal 24 Jan 2005
The tsunami disaster also forced the cancellation of the India's biennial MILAN ... in the strait and the Andaman Sea, including facilities at Langkawi island and ... Asia Times Online,

ASEAN ministers meet in Malaysia to woo back tourists 24 Jan 2005
LANGKAWI, Malaysia — A month after being hit by tsunami waves, Malaysia's island resort of Langkawi has picked itself up enough to play host to Southeast ... Japan Today,

Asian tourism officials plot post-tsunami strategy Jan 23, 2005
BANGKOK - Tourism officials from across Asia have flown into the Malaysian resort of Langkawi to map out a post-tsunami industry recovery strategy. ... CBC News,

Travel mart to help turn the negative tide Jan 23, 2005
LANGKAWI: The exhibition and forum to be held during the Asean Travel Exchange (Travex) are timely following the Dec 26 tsunami and earthquake which hit the ... The Malaysia Star,

Self-enforcement the key for new zoning rules at Thai beaches Jan 23, 2005
Mr Varma was in Langkawi last week for the annual Asean Tourism Forum. ... enterprises and hundreds of family, owner-operator companies affected by the tsunami. ... Bangkok Post,

Major boost for Langkawi tourism Jan 20, 2005
He stressed that everything was back to normal in Langkawi which had recorded only one tsunami fatality, that of an 80-year-old local. ... The Malaysia Star,

AFTER THE TSUNAMI: Forum to restore island's image Jan 16, 2005
...who arrived by ferry from Satun, Thailand, have become an increasingly rare sight since the tsunami disaster. Tourists usually flock to Langkawi this time of ... New Straits Times,

Global Sikhs' ship oldest vessel to join tsunami relief mission Jan 17, 2005
A 112-year old vessel yesterday set sail on a Global Sikhs-Waves of Mercy mission from Langkawi to take emergency supplies to victims of tsunami in Aceh ... New Straits Times,

Post-tsunami assessment of airline and travel sectors Jan 17, 2005
At the Asean meetings in Langkawi, the pre-tsunami agenda that was dominated by discussions of how to consolidate travel and tourism between Asean, India and ... e-Travel Blackboard (press release),

First Edition Cycling News Jan 21, 2005
...seven-man squad who will compete in the race when it starts next Friday in Langkawi. ... Coburg cycling club is running a crit for the Asia Tsunami appeal (Oxfam). ... Cyclingnews.com

AFTER THE TSUNAMI: Muddy start to new school year Jan 16, 2005
Samir's double-storey wooden house was partially destroyed when the tsunami struck. ... In Langkawi, lessons resumed at two schools - SK Bayas and SK Kuala Triang ... New Straits Times,

Malaysia takes US cue on tsunami warning system Jan 19, 2005
...of Langkawi, Penang, Aceh and Phuket, as well as in the Pacific Ocean waters off the Sabah-Mindanao shore, it will alert the Malaysian Tsunami Center and The ... TravelVideo.tv (press release),

ASEAN to make strong appeal against travel warnings Jan 21, 2005
...members, particularly the countries that were affected by the recent tsunami tragedy. ... when the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2005 opens today in Langkawi, Malaysia ... Manila Bulletin,

Tsunami: A wave of moving water Jan 9, 2005
However the waiters reassured us that in all the time they had been n Langkawi, they had never seen a wave such as the ... The tsunami waves hit us three more times ... Mid-Day Mumbai,

Tsunami memorial service shown 'live' at Serangoon Rd and Ngee Ann ... Jan 9, 2005
Others who were present spoke of friends who were affected by the tsunami. Brendan Buxton, a Singapore resident, said: "In Langkawi, an aquantainces of my wife ... Channel News Asia,

Malaysia back on holiday track Jan 17, 2005
The impact of the tsunami on Penang and Langkawi has not affected the tourist operations and holiday planners will be able to get the latest holiday details. ... e-Travel Blackboard (press release),

Life goes on for Pelangi beach and Spa Resort Langkawi Jan 11, 2005
...and it is business as usual for the Pelangi Beach and Spa Resort Langkawi! ... It has recently launched the Tsunami Crisis Fund and every single dollar contributed ... e-Travel Blackboard (press release),

Malaysia to set up relief centre and hospital in Aceh Jan 19, 2005
...a total of RM2.65mil donations in cash and kind for the National Tsunami Fund and ... to Malaysia for allowing the use of airspace and the Langkawi airport for ... The Malaysia Star,

Koh: Penangites prudent, but definitely not stingy Jan 20, 2005
...including welfare, education and charity,� he said at the Tsunami Charity Dinner at ... and hotel guests when they received information from Langkawi which was ... The Malaysia Star,

Snapshot - Tsunami Report As at 7 January 2005 Jan 10, 2005
Travellers seem confused regarding the situation in Penang and Langkawi. Most people are concerned about safety and the weather following the tsunami and are ... e-Travel Blackboard (press release),

TOURISM INDUSTRY UNAFFECTED BY TSUNAMI, SAYS ZAHID Jan 10, 2005
...in the Asean Tourism Forum 2005 scheduled for Jan 21 to 29 in Langkawi. ... look at the places wrongly claimed to have been badly affected by the tsunami, he said. ... Hotels Magazine,

Asian tourism weathers tsunami Jan 9, 2005
...many residents are delaying travel decisions because of the tsunami disaster, with ... alternative beach resorts in Pattaya, also in Thailand, Langkawi in Malaysia ... Taipei Times,

MAS operations not affected by tsunami disaster Jan 10, 2005
...normal bookings. “And, flights to Pulau Langkawi and Penang are fully booked until Chinese New Year,� he said. On advisories ... The Malaysia Star,

Travel demand for Lunar New Year still strong despite tsunami ... Jan 10, 2005
...for the coming Lunar New Year holidays have shown the tsunami disaster has ... trips, or switched to alternative beach resorts like Pattaya or Langkawi, or cities ... Channel News Asia,

US military to scale down relief operations in Aceh by end of ... Jan 19, 2005
26 tsunami that left as many as 166,000 ... in Indonesia. ... Malaysia's gesture in approving the US request to use its airspace and the Langkawi airport as a ... Jakarta Post,

Tsunami Impact on Abacus Bookings Jan 11, 2005
Other countries that were affected by the tsunami and are monitored by ... of cancellations to affected resort destinations (Penang, Krabi, Langkawi and Phuket ... ASIATravelTips.com,

Malaysia sends national service teenagers to tsunami-hit areas Jan 9, 2005
AFP) - Malaysia will send 1,000 national service trainees to tsunami-hit areas ... the beaches, villages and houses in Kuala Muda and Langkawi in Malaysia's ... Borneo Bulletin,

Ulster sea captain digs into his pension to help Jan 18, 2005
...who is leading an aid effort to help the victims of the tsunami disaster has ... The sea captain sailed to the Indonesian port of Langkawi on January 7, with two ... Belfast Telegraph (subscription),

News from ICCA Asia Pacific Jan 17, 2005
Some economists see a net positive from the post tsunami stimulus for the whole ... the tourism business worldwide will descend upon the island of Langkawi (one of ... International Congress & Convention Association

How Malaysia Plans to Help its Own Tsunami Victims Jan 11, 2005
...shops and restaurants along the beaches in Penang, as well as Langkawi, which have ... while it is unclear what the economic effects of the tsunami disaster are ... Radio Singapore International,

Langkawi back to normal after tsunami strikes Dec 28, 2004
Although the two pools at the resort were affected by the tsunami and guests had ... were affected by the tidal wave which hit Pantai Cenang in Langkawi on Sunday. ... The Malaysia Star,

Vineyarders connect with tragedy abroad Jan 12, 2005
...were aboard their Vineyard-built 40-foot sailboat Pollen Path in Pantai Kok, on the western side of Langkawi Island, Malaysia, when the tsunami that devastated ... Martha's Vineyard Times,

ASEAN Tourism Forum 2005: Opportunities & challenges Jan 10, 2005
21-29, 2005 in Langkawi, Malaysia will draw together the region’s tourism ministers ... the coast is clear" to host the event after a killer tsunami – the most ... Manila Bulletin,

‘Warning’ sites identified Jan 12, 2005
Two sites have been identified for the setting up of Malaysia’s own tsunami early warning system – in the Indian Ocean between Aceh, Langkawi and Phuket ... The Malaysia Star,

VISITORS WELCOME AROUND THE SOUTH Jan 12, 2005
...the province, there are 1,023 rooms available out of the pre-tsunami 6,369. ... are its other properties _ Sheraton Grande Laguna and Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort ... Bangkok Post,

US Air Force Team Performs an Unusual Role in Indonesia Jan 11, 2005
...and women of the 353rd Special Operations Group, based in Langkawi, Malaysia, the ... among 12 nations struck by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake and tsunami December 26 ... All American Patriots (press release),

MAHO: Tourism will pick up in tsunami-hit areas Dec 28, 2004
...of Hotel Owners (MAHO) is confident the tourism industry will pick up soon as hotels, particularly those in tsunami-hit areas in Penang and Langkawi, have not ... The Malaysia Star,

EARLY WARNING SYSTEM: Alerting mechanism under way Jan 12, 2005
...he said, would be set up in between the coastlines of Langkawi, Penang, Aceh ... many buoys were needed as well as determining other potential tsunami-prone areas. ... New Straits Times,

Zahid: Tourism industry unaffected Jan 9, 2005
Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, when refuting foreign media reports that the tsunami had caused a ... been no cancellation of flight bookings to Penang or Langkawi,� he told ... The Malaysia Star,

Tsunami early warning system being planned Dec 27, 2004
The sole fatality in Langkawi, an 80-year-old woman, was from the area. Elaborating on the tsunami alert system, Meteorological Services seismology division ... The Malaysia Star,

Impact from tsunami disaster likely to be short-lived, say ... Dec 27, 2004
A tsunami is not a ... was still collecting information on the effects of the disaster on the hotel industry, particularly from its members in Penang and Langkawi. ... The Malaysia Star,

Tsunami ... at least 28 in Malaysia Dec 26, 2004
..."But among the tsunami-hit nations ... as five metres (15 feet), tossing a jet ski into a hotel lobby and overturning several luxury yachts in Langkawi island near ... Reuters,

Tsunami ... at least 28 in Malaysia Dec 26, 2004
...reporters. "But. among the tsunami-hit nations, we are the least affected.". worst ... wept. yachts in Langkawi island near the Thai border. Fishing ... swissinfo,

Tourists rush to Bali after tsunami Dec 30, 2004
...conference on Thursday that the country would welcome some 100,000 foreign tourists, who initially planned to go to Phuket in Thailand and Langkawi in Malaysia ... Jakarta Post,

US thanks Malaysia for cooperation in tsunami relief operation Jan 8, 2005
Malaysia's airspace as well as the airports at Subang, Butterworth and Langkawi for their ... Sunday, he is scheduled to visit Kedah, one of the tsunami-hit states ... Xinhua,

Asia ; Tsunami ... at least 28 in Malaysia Dec 26, 2004
Najib said the waves were as high as five metres (15 feet), tossing a jet ski into a hotel lobby and overturning several luxury yachts in Langkawi island near ... Keralanext,

An entire continent battered by earthquake and tsunami: An ... Dec 27, 2004
More than 50 people ... in Malaysia as a result of the tsunami waves. Badly hit were the famed luxury resort islands of Penang and Langkawi - two islands ... AsiaNews.it,

Please leave God out of tsunami disaster Jan 4, 2005
I mentioned, who at Langkawi knew what it was? We saw on private video clips, people sauntering nonchalantly on the Penang beaches as the tsunami arrived, with ... Malaysia Kini,

Will Tsunami Batter US Hotel Market in Southern Asia? Dec 28, 2004
...still to soon to tell what the effects the killer tsunami in Southeast ... Phuket and Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort in Thailand; and Sheraton Langkawi Beach Resort ... Commercial Property News

Malaysia issues update on tsunami disaster Dec 29, 2004
...a press release on the update on the effects of the tsunami in Malaysia ... The crisis management committees were activated on site yesterday at Langkawi and Penang ... Borneo Bulletin,

Four Seasons Assesses Tsunami Toll Dec 29, 2004
...had worried that a resort Four Seasons plans to open early next year in the Langkawi islands off the west coast of Malaysia might have sustained tsunami damage ... TheStreet.com

Cycling World Steps Forward to Assist Tsunami Relief Efforts Jan 6, 2005
Neither the route, hotel resorts or facilities involves with the Le Tour de Langkawi 2005 have been affected by the tsunami. ... Daily Peloton

Sheraton Hotels in Phuket, Krabi and Langkawi almost all Fully ... Dec 28, 2004
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has reported that its Sheraton hotels in Phuket, Krabi and Langkawi experienced no structural damages by the Tsunami waves. ... ASIATravelTips.com,

Post-tsunami, Bali beckons the tourist Dec 31, 2004
...who had initially planned to go to Phuket in Thailand and Langkawi in Malaysia ... New Year’s holidays in Southeast and western Asia after tsunami ... more ... The Statesman,

Easy transit visa for tsunami-affected tourists: India Dec 29, 2004
..."We have offered transit visas on arrival to tourists in any of the tsunami-hit countries whether in Langkawi, Malaysia, or Sri Lanka or Thailand," Tourism ... Netindia123.com,

Why end tsunami collections so soon? Jan 6, 2005
...even those who escaped the tsunami have been traumatised by this event as the places hit were those many of us have visited like Penang, Langkawi and Phuket ... Malaysia Kini,

Waht's Up: Who says life is fair? Jan 15, 2005
Seasons. I, on the not-so-bright-end, was given a sailing workshop in Langkawi to attend, barely a week after the tsunami incident. If ... Malay Mail,

Tsunami virtually chased DiGi CEO Dec 31, 2004
CEO of DiGi Telecommunications was on vacation in Langkawi with his wife Sarah and two children, Mandius and Liam, when he was virtually chased by the tsunami. ... The Malaysia Star,

MAS going all out to prove it is safe to visit Malaysia Jan 10, 2005
...“We want to show foreign media and travel operators that the tsunami impact on ... “All our Chinese New Year flights to Penang and Langkawi are already full ... The Malaysia Star,

Tsunami survivors Dec 29, 2004
Their boat, Coalminer's Dream, was moored in a marina at Langkawi on the West coast of Malaysia, when the weekend's tsunami hit. ... Collie Mail,

Massive rescue efforts as Asian quake and tsunami toll soars near ... Dec 27, 2004
...swept from her father's arms on Patong Beach, Phuket, when a tsunami wave hit ... missing after tidal waves hit the resort islands of Penang and Langkawi and the ... Turkish Press,

Cruise ships look to revisit battered Thai coast Jan 15, 2005
...to call at Phuket on Tuesdays and Mondays respectively, to Langkawi, Malaysia, but ... ship Minerva II was cruising off Mozambique when the tsunami struck, says it ... The Globe and Mail,

Petronas refuelling facility damaged by tsunami Dec 27, 2004
...due to tsunami waves that resulted from the undersea earthquake off Sumatra. The facility, located at the Telaga Harbour Park in Pantai Kok, Langkawi, had the ... The Edge Daily,

Crews affected by tsunami Dec 30, 2004
...the tsunami struck, and there are many reports of damage. Those at anchor seem to have been largely unaffected, but marinas at Telaga and Rebak in Langkawi are ... Yachting World,

Impact on travel to tsunami region Jan 4, 2005
The most up-to-date information from Penang and Langkawi in Malaysia is ... advised that its tourism industry is fully operational and unaffected by the tsunami. ... Stuff.co.nz,

Langkawi filled with tourists Jan 1, 2005
...of the year. A week after the tsunami hit its shores, Langkawi appears to be returning to its normal self. Apart from certain areas ... The Malaysia Star,

CYCLING: Danielson: Repeat victory will be tough Jan 14, 2005
...a 24-year-old, bagged the yellow jersey in the 2003 Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL ... a role in helping raise aid for victims of the Dec 26 tsunami, Danielson indicated ... New Straits Times,

Langkawi (largely spared) prepares for tourism meet Jan 4, 2005
..."Most of Langkawi has largely escaped the recent tsunami disaster," noted a senior Tourism Malaysia officer, in stark contrast to what struck Phuket slightly ... Daily Express,

Triathlon to help pump up funds Jan 16, 2005
KANGAR: Organisers of the Sixth Langkawi Ironman international triathlon which will be held on Feb 27 will help to raise funds for tsunami victims. ... The Malaysia Star,

No cut back in flights to tsunami-affected destinations, says MAS ... Jan 5, 2005
...and another RM11,000 cheque from MAS' employees to the National Tsunami Relief Fund ... Fuaad said in reference to MAS's destinations to Penang, Langkawi, Sri Lanka ... Daily Express,

Tsunami Disaster Jan 6, 2005
...than a million fishermen in Sri Lanka's north east may have lost their livelihoods in the tsunami, with many ... The island of Langkawi in Malaysia, was less lucky ... International Sailing Federation,

Market stands firm after tsunami tragedy Dec 27, 2004
It said the airports in the affected areas of Langkawi and Penang had not been affected and were operating normally, with no flight disruptions. ... The Edge Daily,

Malaysia opens airspace, airports for tsunami relief work in Aceh Jan 2, 2005
The United States has been permitted to use the Langkawi International Airport in ... and helicopters to help Indonesia transport supplies and tsunami victims from ... Turkish Press,

Tsunami Survivor Found Drifting Out at Sea Jan 2, 2005
...s airspace and at least two airports to be used for tsunami relief operations ... will also let the United States use its airspace and northern Langkawi airport to ... Scotland on Sunday,

Malaysians abroad donate to fund Jan 16, 2005
...was still very close to their hearts and that they visited Penang and Langkawi quite often. “These two places, which were badly hit by the tsunami, were like ... The Malaysia Star,

Post-tsunami, airline traffic falls 40% in Asia Dec 28, 2004
..."The cancellations to Langkawi, Malaysia, are ... sources said the fact that around 400 tourists were missing in Thailand and the chances of tsunami recurring not ... Hindustan Times,

Singapore stocks end mixed in the wake of quake, tsunami Dec 27, 2004
Singapore ended mixed on Monday in the wake of an earthquake and tsunami that have ... it announced a re-routing of its two Phuket-bound ships to Langkawi, Malaysia ... Channel News Asia,

Resort operators clean up mess from Tsunami waves Dec 27, 2004
...and Starwood are either in the midst of clearing up the mess from Sunday's tsunami or repatriating ... Langkawi, Krabi and Phuket, no structural damages whatsoever ... Channel News Asia,

Genting shares fall for fourth straight day due to tsunami Dec 29, 2004
...that the stock had been under pressure since Monday after tsunami waves devastated ... Star Cruises' travel itinerary also includes Penang and Langkawi, two of the ... The Malaysia Star,

Malaysia calls off New Year celebrations after tsunami disaster Dec 30, 2004
...all major New Year celebrations to be called off, following the tsunami disaster on ... we are sending 300 cartons to Kuala Muda and a few hundreds to Langkawi.". ... Channel News Asia,

Health Minister: Tsunami survivors face risk of diseases Dec 27, 2004
PUTRAJAYA: About 5,000 Malaysian survivors of the tsunami are at risk of food and ... people warded - 30 in the Penang Hospital, four in the Langkawi Hospital and ... The Malaysia Star,

Terror fears for Asian economy after tsunami Jan 3, 2005
THE Asian tsunami disaster could trigger a wave of extremism and violence in the region and have a severe ... “Our main resort areas such as Langkawi, Penang and ... The Times,