tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82585098224751286632024-03-13T11:02:00.107+08:00myLangkawiSharing with you all about Langkawi - from KedahUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8258509822475128663.post-44654829090530079592011-05-09T12:24:00.000+08:002011-05-09T12:24:34.714+08:00Geology of Langkawi Island<div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tab-stops: 14.2pt 1.0cm 42.55pt 2.0cm;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpPU3RiRNWSiGfzt1SRMIdktKzGUFZ62kQKnTLJ-a4acgeLP_xt4vNAaN8mzqtMea9QHLzbiwLYFDEIGyZeuNAMPFyvZl6e-n_Z7riZ2Quow_siB0CXavAMFXryA2-Kykay6rAOcFknA/s1600/cable%2526bridge2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The oldest geological formation in Malaysian is on Pulau Langkawi (Langkawi Island). This geological formation is the Machinchang formation, formed about 550 to 505 million years ago (geological age - middle to late Cambrian Period). The formation consists of sandstone with some mudstone and conglomerate. </span></div><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"></span><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqLgDV_eXHJB-kP45VsZzdFOoeLbWTqCLgqskDLtex-5uDc_B8sHJWQDjMpGWryIH1nmpVXjZx0H1T4uNsqGe6bc5U1cEWYARqvtp5BaHDATl8ZBKmkrvDp4cyhSxMg1Dj-RM3eHvIZw/s1600/panarom_b2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqLgDV_eXHJB-kP45VsZzdFOoeLbWTqCLgqskDLtex-5uDc_B8sHJWQDjMpGWryIH1nmpVXjZx0H1T4uNsqGe6bc5U1cEWYARqvtp5BaHDATl8ZBKmkrvDp4cyhSxMg1Dj-RM3eHvIZw/s320/panarom_b2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tab-stops: 14.2pt 1.0cm 42.55pt 2.0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"></span><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The name <i>Machinchang</i> (sometime referred to as<i> Mat Cincang</i>)<i> </i>is derived from the long serrated quartzite ridge of five peaks that makes up the formation – the word <i>cincang</i> in Malay means ‘chopped-up’.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tab-stops: 14.2pt 1.0cm 42.55pt 2.0cm;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;">The formation extend over the north-western part of Pulau Langkawi, where Gunung Machinchang (<place w:st="on"><placetype w:st="on">Mount</placetype> <placename w:st="on">Machinchang</placename></place>) is located. It also forms part of Pulau Rebak Besar and Pulau Jemuruk</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Narrow"; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN;">. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tab-stops: 14.2pt 1.0cm 42.55pt 2.0cm;"><br />
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</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8258509822475128663.post-86207788004857646472009-12-11T11:28:00.000+08:002009-12-11T11:49:43.861+08:00Shopping Holiday in Langkawi<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9KYSlrXqZduAdPnxiAU0haHXUju4fQ3wREQ9eFPObWVj2iuuYXVzkF8q-MtgT0PPEOc-cWjdYv0e1CpT1KeJfCGlLq4gWVeDpjGqDw6cyCTVR1ydfxykUQemwSvitW8PRtHiI7D5YTA/s1600-h/christmastree_1a.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413816179333400306" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 105px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 94px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9KYSlrXqZduAdPnxiAU0haHXUju4fQ3wREQ9eFPObWVj2iuuYXVzkF8q-MtgT0PPEOc-cWjdYv0e1CpT1KeJfCGlLq4gWVeDpjGqDw6cyCTVR1ydfxykUQemwSvitW8PRtHiI7D5YTA/s320/christmastree_1a.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/Kedah/Langkawi.htm">Langkawi</a> is a good place to have a shopping holiday.<br /><br /><em>Shopping in Langkawi</em><br />Langkawi is a tax free haven. Goods that many visitors find great buys are (check customs regulations before bringing any of these items into the mainland):<br />Cigarettes and liquor<br />Batik local and imported<br />local handicraft<br />Chocolates and other imported foodstuff<br />Electrical and electronic equipments<br />Imported Kitchen items<br />Textiles and imported fashion goods<br />also shop and taste the local food<br /><div>...more at <a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/index.htm">myMalaysiabooks</a></div><div> </div><br /><strong><span style="color:#ff0000;">Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2010</span></strong><br />....FRee <a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/calendar/2010calendar.htm">2010 Calendar</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8258509822475128663.post-70790304292587303272009-10-29T15:01:00.000+08:002009-10-29T15:10:55.531+08:00What to do in Langkawi Island<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKaTlHqz9PXPTppv-kKP6-mfljGh7qNWdE5BYh7Xc_eqf-f-xFurjx7vce9Pp2PoXELAgRkL_nr9e7HaRhd8CYZQr9Tm8sNcymH-SdrNFrpLrjTNSIIT_hAcpXWNhn3P-GlporQklLaw/s1600-h/langkawi.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397915303627604594" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 314px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 235px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKaTlHqz9PXPTppv-kKP6-mfljGh7qNWdE5BYh7Xc_eqf-f-xFurjx7vce9Pp2PoXELAgRkL_nr9e7HaRhd8CYZQr9Tm8sNcymH-SdrNFrpLrjTNSIIT_hAcpXWNhn3P-GlporQklLaw/s320/langkawi.jpg" border="0" /></a> A must visit - a cable car ride up Mount Matchinchang and a walk over the top of the hill.<br /><br />Sunbathing, swimming on the spectacular beaches<br /><ul><li>Indulge in many water-based or beach activity to occupy your leisure time. Diving or snorkelling into the depths of the sea around Pulau Payar.</li><li></li><li>Island hopping to uncovering the legends that surrounds the spectacular 99 islands of Langkawi </li><br /><li>Explore nature sanctuary at Pulau Singa or one of the many uninhabited island of Langkawi</li><br /><li>Travel to Langkawi on a cruise liner or private yacht or take a round island cruise</li><br /><li>Sample local <a href="http://food.mymalaysiabooks.com/">Malaysian food </a>and fresh sea food or visit open markets or the pasar tani and pasar malam.</li><br /><li>more on Langkawi at <a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/Kedah/Langkawi.htm">myLangkawi</a></li><br /><li>Free search to compare hotel rates from multiple websites <a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/hotels/hotels.htm">HERE</a></li><br /></ul><p> </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8258509822475128663.post-34518002880544532702008-08-07T20:19:00.000+08:002008-08-07T20:28:48.985+08:00Legend of Mat Cincang and Mat RayaIf you are visiting Mount Machinchang and Gunung Raya in <a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/Kedah/Langkawi.htm">Langkawi</a>, learn about the legend here:<br /><strong>Legend of Mat Cincang and Mat Raya<br /></strong>These two mountains in Langkawi Gunong Machinchang (on the western part of Langkawi island, state of <a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/Kedah/kedah.htm">KEDAH</a>) and Gunong Raya tell the tale of a feud between two families of giants. Legend tells of Mat Raya's son wanting to marry Mat Cincang's daughter. Despite Mat Cincang’s opposition, the marriage took place. During the wedding feast, a fight broke out between the two familes. It is said that Mat Chinchang and Mat Raya were turned into mountains by the Langkawi Gedembai who witness the fight.<br /> During the fight, a large pot of gravy broke and its contents flowed onto the ground. Where the gravy spilt, became know as Kuah (the town) . Where the engagement ring was hurl became known as <a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/Kedah/Langkawi_Attractions.htm">Tanjung Cincin (Cape of the Ring). </a>Kampung Kisap (kisap means seep through) is the name of the village where the gravy seeped into the land. It is believed that the Hot Springs at <a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/Kedah/Langkawi_Attractions.htm">Air Hangat </a>is the site where a cauldron of hot water was broken and spilled. Mat Cincang and Mat Raya was transformed into the the two mountains.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8258509822475128663.post-44438845907186623382008-05-14T14:19:00.000+08:002008-12-10T00:31:04.353+08:00A must visit place in Langkawi<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKPUY8ESDulQFe3wFsXNcv2Dnb0h8M1Q2ZyQLzamvxkM-HamskmwLFLVzEBZUYLMJTTpIiwRqK1egjIXkPRRhHJtjIB732iZ8VJ89TliJ-JExrGawmR4RT21hJ_s4tuBu0MHYJDz5u3w/s1600-h/DSC03795s.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200118711628663794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKPUY8ESDulQFe3wFsXNcv2Dnb0h8M1Q2ZyQLzamvxkM-HamskmwLFLVzEBZUYLMJTTpIiwRqK1egjIXkPRRhHJtjIB732iZ8VJ89TliJ-JExrGawmR4RT21hJ_s4tuBu0MHYJDz5u3w/s400/DSC03795s.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Travellers to Langkawi <strong>must visit Mount Machinchang</strong>. You can get up the mounain by cable car from the Oriental Village. The more adventurous can hike from the Seven Wells to the Panaroma bridge at Mount Machinchang or gunung Machinchang. </div><div>Most visitors will take the cable car - just for the experience. By cable care -- Stop at the first station up there to look aroungd but be sure to go to the second station to walk the Panaroma bridge. </div><div>Check out some spectacular sites of mount Machinchang at <a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/Kedah/kedah.htm">myKedah website</a>. (Learn more on how to get <a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/Kedah/Langkawi.htm">around Langkawi</a> at <a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/index.htm">myMalaysiabooks.com</a>)</div><br />Be sure to visit Gunung Machinchang and you can be assured of an exciting experience! <div>!</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8258509822475128663.post-24919535247441006832008-02-17T18:42:00.000+08:002008-12-10T00:31:04.632+08:00School holidays in Malaysia and Singapore<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrFH5o_qbea85eKblqmu0KOu2gCIXn1M80RoKDW_v4t5UsX38Z74mMyIB1izm2AcNdC74mkc94demTqVDgIqGkystL5v7sblAFvN_8-92VVo0gBLngljlAeaKUkD6h_Q1_cvx_EOpwJw/s1600-h/lkw_terminal.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5167900531567963122" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" height="178" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrFH5o_qbea85eKblqmu0KOu2gCIXn1M80RoKDW_v4t5UsX38Z74mMyIB1izm2AcNdC74mkc94demTqVDgIqGkystL5v7sblAFvN_8-92VVo0gBLngljlAeaKUkD6h_Q1_cvx_EOpwJw/s320/lkw_terminal.jpg" width="242" border="0" /></a><br /><br />If you are travelling to Malaysia and Singapore this March 2008, be aware of the school holidays in Malaysia and Singapore.<br /><br /><br />For the first term 2008, the school holidays in both countries clash! --- from 8 March to 16 March. Visitors to Langkawi --- make your holiday arrangements early!<br /><br /><br />Good hotels are difficult to get and flights from KL or Singapore are often fully booked.<br /><br /><br />Before booking, compare hotel rates online.<br /><br /><br />Your links to planning your travel:<br /><br /><br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/hotels/hotels.htm">Hotels Search</a> - free too that compares rates from several websites</li><li><a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/hotels/accommodations.htm">Hotels in Malaysia</a></li><li><a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/malaysia/transport.htm">Transportation</a></li><li><a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/singapore/Singapore%20to%20Malaysia.htm">How to get from Singapore to Langkawi</a></li><li><a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/Kedah/Langkawi.htm">About Langkawi</a></li><li><a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/Kedah/kedah.htm">About Kedah</a></li></ul><p> </p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8258509822475128663.post-28443230603669780372007-12-20T18:30:00.000+08:002008-12-10T00:31:04.775+08:00Christmas in Langkawi<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRKgZZAEF_7kh-DuEiNbJenVLlEfcZLMCpLhhKOcvmxhfO4OTqCspvcbxwrplMweqkMJGFm4tMaMwh0rTed66ujEgAIvHTq0Rnb3X21NyvyLBXm0LVDXgupK-70UBdJNJk7a4Vv94rig/s1600-h/christmastree_bahrain.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5146002665605417202" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 194px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 227px" height="247" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRKgZZAEF_7kh-DuEiNbJenVLlEfcZLMCpLhhKOcvmxhfO4OTqCspvcbxwrplMweqkMJGFm4tMaMwh0rTed66ujEgAIvHTq0Rnb3X21NyvyLBXm0LVDXgupK-70UBdJNJk7a4Vv94rig/s320/christmastree_bahrain.jpg" width="217" border="0" /></a>From Christmas to New Year 2008 is the super peak season in Langkawi. <div></div><div><div>Check out where to go in Langkawi at <a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/Kedah/Langkawi.htm">My Langkawi</a></div><div></div><br /><div>If you are looking for flight discounts and budget accomodations, to Malaysia and Singapore, go to: <a href="http://travel.mymalaysiabooks.com/">http://travel.mymalaysiabooks.com/</a></div><br /><div></div><div>To plan your holidays in 2008, get <a href="http://mymalaysiabooks.com/travel/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=151&Itemid=56">2008 calendar for Malaysia and Singapore</a></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8258509822475128663.post-1312252215530605602007-10-15T10:11:00.001+08:002008-12-10T00:31:04.924+08:00Holidays in LangkawiPlanning for a holiday in Langkawi? Book now for air flights, hotels, bus, or rail tickets early.<br /> The long school holidays of both Malaysis and Singapore begins on November 17, 2007 and stretches to December 2007.<br />Check out<br /><a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/hotels/hotels_tours.htm">Hotels, Tours and Flights</a><br /><a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/malaysia/transport.htm">Transport around Malaysia</a> <div align="left">More on<br /><a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/Kedah/Langkawi.htm">Langkawi</a>.......<a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/Kedah/kedah.htm">Kedah, the state</a><br /><a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/hotels/hotels.htm">Hotels in Malaysia</a> - free search tool<br /><a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/sales/where_to_buy.htm">Travel guide</a> </div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikpltQAJYLX53Gr-LHY7Okv_HhSrRZWko7bK4F_dhyGP0skkdqQuiTX0NFtzOZLjF7QOcMq1DUTvqjIDCtzlaBng00u0bXkqUdSG9YofGxMzfxCFSUMImK5ofbXxGU06Bk1K1yfb3zbQ/s1600-h/langkawi_rui.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5121387007272265570" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 360px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 235px" height="207" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikpltQAJYLX53Gr-LHY7Okv_HhSrRZWko7bK4F_dhyGP0skkdqQuiTX0NFtzOZLjF7QOcMq1DUTvqjIDCtzlaBng00u0bXkqUdSG9YofGxMzfxCFSUMImK5ofbXxGU06Bk1K1yfb3zbQ/s320/langkawi_rui.jpg" width="321" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><br /> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8258509822475128663.post-40609916057578927052007-09-19T10:16:00.000+08:002008-12-10T00:31:05.006+08:00Ramadan delights at Pasar MalamLooking of local foodstuff in Langkawi? Get to one pasar malam on the island in Kuah or at Ulu Melaka on Langkawi island. Or just checkout the roadside stalls during Ramadan. You will find many local foodstuff, cakes and cookies sold there. Stalls usually open in the late afternoon, evening or night. More about <a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/Kedah/kedah.htm">Langkawi and Kedah </a>and <a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/recipe/food.htm">Malaysian food</a> at <a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/index.htm">myMalaysiabooks</a>.<br /><br /> <br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5111735287490644402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5TcX61Z6YokJ3ec-qYzHLwugAZodRO32voCKvF8A0jyl9Uo3TeeYmpiw9FE65nBJy4_DhaFYkl7VCuRhoxJrhUmkVnsVQFgfgHj_YSaqHSCYKMaawUCg_hb6kSMkpp-OYA6H1AolP9Q/s400/sambal_fish.jpg" border="0" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8258509822475128663.post-44648625077831733592007-08-18T21:44:00.000+08:002008-12-10T00:31:05.191+08:00Geopark of Malaysia<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicWorGlYZgmQKpMFdSywDo_n3f3TPt4C-LI9llgMMInnTQsc8JmvViqBxeqrnk47_0CL2issvnIGZFvRFVOP0nBBj1x7Pgd06gr4HKuuB4NOdQFjzXvvu60vALMj64o-H5-F9JHIFRSA/s1600-h/langkawi2007_1.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicWorGlYZgmQKpMFdSywDo_n3f3TPt4C-LI9llgMMInnTQsc8JmvViqBxeqrnk47_0CL2issvnIGZFvRFVOP0nBBj1x7Pgd06gr4HKuuB4NOdQFjzXvvu60vALMj64o-H5-F9JHIFRSA/s200/langkawi2007_1.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5100040937630722226" /></a><br />Langkawi in the state of Kedah, Malaysia has been awarded by UNESCO the status of South-east Asia's first geopark. <br /><br />Anyone who have been to Langkawi will first notice the spectacular landform that shapes the 99 legendary islands that make up Langkawi.<br />(for location of the island get free map from <a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/maps/map_of_malaysia.htm">myMalaysiabooks maps</a>)<br />Locals will tell you that each landform tells a tale, from the main town of Kuah to the mountains, hills and caves. Some of the many legends of Langkawi are:<br /><strong>Legend of Mahsuri, a Langkawi tragedy </strong>- This famous tale of Langkawi is that of Mahsuri, a beautiful maiden executed after being falsely accused of adultery. <br /><strong>Legend of Gua Cerita (Cave of Legends)</strong> - home linking to the spiritual Gedembai<br /><strong>Legend of Pulau Dayang Bunting (Island of the pregnant maiden)</strong> The silhouette of the island looks like a pregnant lady lying down - which is also believed to be the origin of its name. <br />...and many more.<br />...check out where to go in langkawi and how to check for best hotel rates from multiple hotel websites for free at <a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/">mymalaysiabooks</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8258509822475128663.post-80455034205779710232007-06-13T01:39:00.000+08:002008-12-10T00:31:05.493+08:00Langkawi, the land of myths and legends<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIUXFAk5Z32UFehpLi7rIO9VpKPMaksEvuYPTme3IjPW2oW8SvNsPp44LDzw3RQFECetY_QIQYSRZv7_UdOxvSQfmvX4Jy5mAH4fJHL1Gy-R-EVp8BrOCeXpGLyWvGNP-R8zBDQrqERA/s1600-h/cable&bridge2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5075235661656192834" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 103px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 137px" height="146" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIUXFAk5Z32UFehpLi7rIO9VpKPMaksEvuYPTme3IjPW2oW8SvNsPp44LDzw3RQFECetY_QIQYSRZv7_UdOxvSQfmvX4Jy5mAH4fJHL1Gy-R-EVp8BrOCeXpGLyWvGNP-R8zBDQrqERA/s200/cable&bridge2.jpg" width="111" border="0" /></a> <strong><span style="color:#ff6666;"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Geological Wonder of Kedah and Isle of myths and legends</span><br /></span></strong><div></div><div>The <a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/Kedah/Langkawi.htm">Langkawi Islands </a>(<a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/Kedah/kedah.htm">Kedah</a>) are located off the north-western coast of mainland Kedah on Peninsular Malaysia, consists of over 100 amazingly beautiful islands. Langkawi on June 1, 2007 was accorded the status of a Geopark by UNESCO, the first in South-east Asia.</div><div>...details in <a href="http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com">myMalaysiabooks</a></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0