About Langkawi
Langkawi comprises
a group of 99 tropical islands lying off the north-western
coast of Peninsular Malaysia, about 30km from Kuala
Perlis and 51km from Kuala Kedah on the mainland.
The island
is blessed with an intriguing heritage of fabulous
myths and legends of ogres and gigantic birds, warriors
and fairy princesses, battles and romance.
Local folklore
has it that Langkawi derived its name from the eagle
or "helang" as it is known in the Malay language.
"Lang" for short and in old Malay, "kawi" denotes
reddish brown; hence, Langkawi simply means reddish
brown eagle. Where once, a group of 99 islands lay
under a curse of a wrongly accused princess, there
is today a new beginning, a new light, and as result
a new budding and thriving holiday hideaway.
The Langkawi
you see today has been transformed almost beyond recognition.
This is the legendary island where now major international
businessmen meet to form new ventures and conclude
deals whilst relaxing. The curse that lasted for seven
generations can surely be said to have been lifted.
