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Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) yachts Zuhrah and Zuhal that would be used by the navy teams during the Royal Langkawi International Regatta (RLIR) scheduled from Jan 8 to 15 next year, have decided to arrive early to prepare for the prestigious sailing event.

TLDM Sailing Association President Capt. Mohd Halim Saad said both the yachts which set sail from the TLDM base in Lumut on Oct 2, would conduct their trainings at the Royal Langkawi Yacht Club for two months.

“The early arrival of the yachts is to give the sailors ample time to prepare and be acclimatized with the sea and wind conditions in the competition area,” he told Bernama here on Monday.

Mohd Halim said TLDM’s main target and objective for the RLIR 2010 was to wrest the title in the Sportboat category that was won by Zuhal in the 2006 edition.

“I am satisfied with the efforts and determination shown by the sailors of both teams and it will not be an impossible task for Zuhal or Zuhrah to be on the winning podium of the regatta,” he said.

In the 2009 edition, Quantum Racing from Australia won the Sportboat category title.

Mohd Halim said Zuhrah and Zuhal would only be competing in the International Regatta Class 3 competition of the RLIR 2010 because the sailors in the teams lack exposure in high level competitive sailing regattas.

“In Malaysia we have only two sailing regattas that Zuhrah and Zuhal compete, namely the RLIR and the Raja Muda Selangor International Regatta (RMSIR), compared with six to nine regattas participated by professional sailing teams,” he said.

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he Royal Langkawi International Regatta (RLIR) has spurred development of the maritime industry in the island resort, Royal Langkawi Yacht Club (RLYC) senior manager Abdul Rahman Mahani said.

He said the regatta which gathers 30-40 yachts from all over the world had created many business opportunities to Malaysian maritime industry players.

“Most yacht owners participating in RLIR took the oportunity to repair their yachts in Langkawi as it has several repair centres which offer a whole range of services.

“The low fees charged by RLYC also encouraged the foreigners to spend more time in Langkawi. Our fees are lower than those in Singapore, Philippines, Thailand and Hong Kong,” he told Bernama here on Sunday.

Abdul Rahman said since its inception in 2003, RLIR had strong support from government agencies and the private sector but added at least RM 1.5 million was needed to organise a bigger regatta.

“We hope more Malaysian corporations will become official sponsors as they can become icons of a world-class regatta.

“Malaysia can take the cue from the United States where a watch company has become the official sponsor of an international regatta,” he said.

The annual RLIR will be held from Jan 8-15 next year.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) — The first climate change convention would be held in Langkawi island in northern Malaysia next year, said the organizer at its launching ceremony on Monday here.

The convention was a non-profit project organized by a local company named Asian Overland Services Conventions & Events Sdn. Bhd., supported by the Malaysian Energy, Green Technology and Water Ministry and the Malaysian Tourism Ministry.

Group managing director of the organizer, Anthony Wong, said that the four-day convention would be kick off on May 19 next year and he expected some 600 participants from the countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to take part in the meeting to discuss regional environmental issues.

ASEAN has 10 member countries, including Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, The Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam.

Wong said that the convention would provide an interactive platform for participants to learn ways to become financially, environmentally and socially responsible, in order to combat climate change.

He said that the meeting was expected to attract representatives from all industry sectors.

He added that other activities for the convention included the Save Our Earth Awards. The awards would be given to organizations and individuals who have showed outstanding effort in protecting the environment.

Entering the Beach Garden Resort Langkawi past the stone guards gives you immediately the feeling to be cut off completely from the outside world. A short jungle path heading west leads through a lush green jungle like garden, past a small pond down to the beach.

At the end of the path when you step out of the shadow of the canopy the bright sunshine reflects on a spot of white, fine sand. It is the open air part of the Beach Garden Resort restaurant, the beer garden. Protected by a sun sail this is an ideal place to enjoy a cool beer from the keg and enjoy the sunset at the same time.

Nothing blocks your sight while your eyes are scanning across the beach and the braking sea at the shore. You ar absolutely right, this is not Manhattan, Houston or London.

“This is Paradise” you will think when this view is pleasing your eyes the first time. But wait, the day is still young.

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The Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa was formerly known as Langkawi Village Resort. This resort attained a sound reputation as a value-for-money property with a superb location along Langkawi’s premier beachfront, Pantai Tengah. In the beginning of 2006, Frangipani Hotels & Resorts Sdn Bhd took over the property and set about investing considerable capital to create a deluxe resort befitting its excellent location.

These developments include room refurbishments, building of additional rooms and suites, Coco Jam Beach Bistro and a new spa which is due for completion in mid 2009. Minor renovation works are on-going at the far end of the resort which is due for completion in mid 2009.

This secluded and eco-friendly resort is situated on a 400-metre stretch of soft golden sand along Pantai Tengah, southwest of Langkawi. We are located 10km from Langkawi International Airport and walking distance to restaurants, cafes, bars and shops. All 118 rooms, villas and suites are spacious, tastefully decorated to provide a calm feeling and relaxed atmosphere, and bathtub. The Garden and Sea View villas feature a private patio and a semi-outdoor shower. The suites are themed after unique attractions in Malaysia. View Photo Gallery. Frangipani Langkawi Resort & Spa is the first resort in Langkawi to implement Green practices to preserve the environment.

We have one Food & Beverage outlet offering Asian and International cuisine and a wide variety of beverages. Enjoy the breathtaking sunset while sipping exotic cocktails at our Coco Jam Beach Bistro. Other facilities including swimming pool, outdoor jacuzzi, reflexology path, meeting room, recreational activities, room service, laundry service, tour desk, transport services, souvenir shop and internet facilities.

Website: www.frangipanilangkawi.com

Pulau Singa Besar: Area: 636 ha, 6.5km long from north to south and 2.5km from east to west. It consists mainly of steep hilly land covered by tropical forest. 75% of the land with gradient of 20° or more. 3 primary watersheds. The Sg. Botol and Sg. Pantai flowing down to the east of the island and the Sg. Sepai to the northen coast. The top soil (kekura series), is thin layered. Towards the southern part of the island the land is rocky and devoid of soil. Limestone outcrops are prominent on the north eastern part of the island. The island geology is unique and has a formation called the Singa Formation.

Monkeys, deer, iguanas and peacocks roam about freely on Pulau Singa Besar, a wildlife sanctuary located southwest of Pulau Langkawi. Picnic on the pristine beaches and enjoy swimming in the surrounding waters. To preserve the island’s natural surroundings, no hotels or chalets have been built. Instead, camping is encouraged. However, visitors will have to bring along their own tents and camping equipment if they wish to spend the night on the island.