Scientists have spent decades studying rhesus macaques on the remote Monkey Island. They're learning how the stress of environmental crises, like hurricanes, impact the monkeys.

There's plenty to do, and the island is home to some "ludicrously" lavish resorts. The "swishest" is The Datai, but we adored ...

January 1991, my friend Meike and I were backpacking around the world. In Malaysia, on route to Australia, we decided to park ourselves for a week on Langkawi Island – just because we could.

Travel Malaysia Langkawi: Island of Legends and Malaysia’s Favourite Getaway Destination. By Chad Merchant. Posted on May 8, 2025. The day ... plastic tables and chairs – the place is nevertheless ...

Langkawi, Malaysia. Many people intentionally visit Langkawi for its excellent shopping opportunities. This is because the island has duty-free status, ... such as the famous Universal Studios ...

Most people dream of a long, relaxing holiday on a tropical island. One of the most famous island destinations in Malaysia is, of course, Langkawi, an archipelago known for its many exciting ...

Penang and Langkawi have gorgeous skies and seas, perfect for a vacation. Aside from Malaysia ’s metropolis, these two destinations are also popular among locals and tourists.. Since Penang and ...

Tourist arrivals post-Covid-19 rose by 323,115 people, or 11%, from 2022 to 2024, says the finance ministry. Revenue loss from excise duties for Langkawi due to tax exemption rose by RM227.96 ...

Malaysia's Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan (centre) delivers his speech during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers' Retreat on Langkawi Island, Malaysia on Sunday ...

Langkawi is Malaysia’s ultimate paradise getaway, a 320 sq km main island with sandy beaches, some of the world’s oldest rainforest and an eclectic mix of luxurious bolt-holes, backpacker inns ...

Langkawi is a small island (actually an archipelago of 99 tiny islands) located about 30km inside the sea from the coast of Northwestern Malaysia. The island is famous for scenic beaches, hills, ...

What to do in Malaysia. In this guide to Malaysia video I will take you on a tour around the tourist highlights including Kuala Lumpur, Melaka, Penang, Langkawi, and then on to Borneo to explore ...