Tsunami news for Langkawi, Malaysia

Malaysia's travel agents see 'minimal impact' from tidal waves 29 December 2004
...impact" from the tidal waves that resulted from an undersea earthquake off Sumatra ... In a statement, Matta said most of the resort island of Langkawi is unaffected ... Hotels Magazine,

AirAsia pledges funds, seats for relief workers 29 December 2004
RM50,000 to the The Star Earthquake/Tsunami Relief Fund as well as 150 seats for relief and rescue workers intending to travel to Penang, Langkawi, Alor Star ... The Malaysia Star,

Change of plans saves family 29 December 2004
The family of Salam's wife had planned to go to the beach on the island of Langkawi, Malaysia the day the earthquake hit. But when ... Victorville Daily Press,

A battered continent: An Overview 29 December 2004
...“The immediate consequences of the earthquake,� says David Tabarro, head of ... In the coastal city of Slungai Petani 26 people were killed; four in Langkawi. ... AsiaNews.it,

BY THE WAY By Max V. Soliven 29 December 2004
...which swept out of Banda Aceh’s amazingly powerful earthquake – over 9 ... Myanmar (Burma), Malaysia – certainly Langkawi island – were smashed by the waves ... Philippine Star,

Malaysia to come up with early warning system in the wake of ... 29 December 2004
Dr Koh said: "I was told that in Langkawi, the hotel people as well ... department like when the Metoerological Department gets news about an earthquake in Sumatra ... Channel News Asia,

Cathay Pacific offers assistance to Tsunami victims 29 December 2004
...is offering assistance to those affected by the recent earthquake and tsunami ... to passengers whose final destination was Madras, Maldives, Phuket or Langkawi. ... Canada NewsWire (press release),

Cathay Pacific offers assistance to Tsunami Victims 29 December 2004
Pacific has offered assistance to those affected by the earthquake and tsunami ... destination on a connecting airline was Madras, Maldives, Phuket or Langkawi. ASIATravelTips.com,

8 Filipinos feared ... in Thai resort 29 December 2004
...waves that slammed southern Thailand after Sunday’s major earthquake in Indonesia ... in Kuala Lumpur said Filipino leaders in Penang and Langkawi, where the ... Philippine Star,

Disease controlled 29 December 2004
Despite being close to the earthquake's epicentre, Malaysia was protected from the full force of the waves by the Indonesian island of Sumatra. ... Melbourne Herald Sun,

Set up warning systems 27 December 2004
The series of waves that hit Penang, Pulau Langkawi and the northern parts of ... Because we are not in an earthquake-prone zone, the tremors felt two hours ... The Malaysia Star,

Tsunami early warning system being planned 27 December 2004
...of 5 on the Richter Scale could still be felt around the earthquake area. ... Later in Langkawi, Najib inspected damage caused by the tidal waves at Kuala Cenang ... The Malaysia Star,

An entire continent battered by earthquake and tsunami: An ... 27 December 2004
...province on the island of Sumatra, which was close to the earthquake’s epicentre ... hit were the famed luxury resort islands of Penang and Langkawi - two islands ... AsiaNews.it,

Malaysian Shares End Slightly Down On Tidal Wave Woes 27 December 2004
Following the magnitude 9.0 earthquake off Indonesia's Sumatra island, at least ... of Penang's most popular beaches and parts of another resort island, Langkawi. ... Yahoo News

Star Cruises Amends Itineraries For Superstar Virgo and Superstar ... 27 December 2004
...caused by tidal waves as a result of the massive undersea earthquake that hit ... at Phuket on Tuesday, 28th December 2004, SuperStar Virgo will call at Langkawi. ... cruises.about.com

Hundreds rush out as tremors hit buildings 26 December 2004
He said following the earthquake, aftershocks were felt on an hourly basis but ... from the aftershocks, we are concerned over the effects in Langkawi, Penang and ... The Malaysia Star,

Sumatra quake worst in forty years 26 December 2004
It's been dubbed the most powerful earthquake in 40-years ... ... with many others missing after tidal waves hit the island resorts of Pulau Langkawi and Penang's ... Radio Australia,

Market stands firm after tsunami tragedy 27 December 2004
...as selling pressure was well absorbed in the wake of the worst earthquake in 40 ... It said the airports in the affected areas of Langkawi and Penang had not been ... The Edge Daily,

Insurers weather wave cost 27 December 2004
...this is their peak period up around the Phuket area and Langkawi, they are ... appeared to be either uninsured or was water rather than earthquake damage, which ... NEWS.com.au,

Petronas places all operations on alert after quake 27 December 2004
The earthquake, the most powerful since 1964, triggered massive tidal waves that ... refuelling facility at the Telaga Harbour Park at Pantai Kok in Langkawi. ... The Malaysia Star,

Taiwan offers condolences and aid to disaster areas 27 December 2004
Malaysia's Penang, Kedah, Perlis and Langkawi, and eastern and southern India in the aftermath of devastating tidal waves caused by an earthquake measuring 9.0 ... Taipei Times,

Tsunami ... at least 28 in Malaysia 26 December 2004
Fishing boats in Langkawi were seen piled on top of cars ... of peninsular Malaysia, frightened after tremors followed the huge early morning earthquake that struck ... Reuters,

Petronas refuelling facility damaged by tsunami 27 December 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,

Tidal wave horror 27 December 2004
The earthquake was the world's biggest since 1964, said Julie Martinez, geophysicist ... a hotel lobby and overturning several luxury yachts in Langkawi, near the ... Daily Express,

Penang hit by tidal waves, casualties reported 26 December 2004
..."The earthquake happened at 9am, yet there was no warning given to stay off the beaches," he said. Tidal waves also hit Kedah and Langkawi. ... Malaysia Kini,

Local man saw wave 27 December 2004
The man and his wife, holidaying at Langkawi Island off the northwest ... Geelong believed to have been visiting coastal areas affected by Sunday's earthquake. ... Geelong Advertiser,

Caution to Sabah's coastal squatters Dec 28, 2004
...waves even though Sabah was spared from devastation in Sunday's earthquake in Indonesia ... that most of the lives lost were along beaches in Penang and Langkawi. ... Daily Express,

Tsunami tragedy: Your e-mails 27 December 2004
...chair shaking at 8.15 am and after a while realized it was an earthquake. ... island near Krabi in Thailand, searching for friends who were on Langkawi Island in ... CNN International

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

At least 38 ... in Penang 26 December 2004
...others reported missing after tidal waves triggered by a massive earthquake in West ... said unconfirmed reports from the public said the waves at Langkawi was as ... The Malaysia Star,

Satun rushes to evacuate island residents 26 December 2004
...be hit by another tidal wave in the wake of today’s devastating earthquake. ... in anticipation of another tsunami rolling in from Malaysia’s Langkawi Island. ... MCOT,

Singapore Shares End Dn; Worries Over Tidal Waves Impact 27 December 2004
...lower Monday on concerns over the impact of the undersea earthquake in South ... Shares of Star Cruises, which operates cruises Singapore to Langkawi and Phuket ... Yahoo News

Singaporeans recount Phuket tsunami as many cancel travel plans 27 December 2004
...operator, said Monday two of its vessels that had been due to call in Phuket this week would be routed instead to the Malaysian islands of Langkawi and Penang. ... Borneo Bulletin,