Langkawi
Officially known as the „Jewel of Kedah‟,
Langkawi, is an archipelago that consists
of 99 tropical islands lying off the northwestern
coast of Malaysia close to Perlis
and just south of Thailand.
It has become a favourite holiday
destination for both local & foreign
tourists, with its great beaches as one of
its strongest attractions. It is also the hub
of shopping activities with numerous
duty-free outlets.
Wish to leave the hustle city to enjoy
cultural and nature-based activities or
even laze by the beach? Langkawi will be
the best gateway for doing everything or
nothing at all!
Follow these links
In & Out of Langkawi
Weather
Getting around the city
Places of Interest
Shopping
Dining
Calendar
Things to Know
In and Out from Kuala Lumpur
Currency
Emergency Calls
Weather
with a definite rainy season. Temperatures remain
fairly consistent throughout the year. 30°C
to 35°C during day time and 28°C to 29°C
at night. The hottest month of the year is
February, and the coolest month is
October, but the variation is not really
noticeable. During the raining season which
falls in September to October, one can
experience an average of 2 hours rain per
day. Therefore, visitors can visit Langkawi
anytime throughout the year.
Currency
Malaysia with the below exchange rate
(approximately):
1 EURO= 5.13 MYR 1 SGD = 2.46 MYR
1 USD = 3.48 MYR 1 JPY = 0.04 MYR
1 AUD = 3.03 MYR 1 THB = 0.10 MYR
1 GBP = 5.69 MYR 1 HKD = 0.45 MYR
Please visit www.xe.com/ucc for updated
daily rates.
Important Information
Language :English, Malay, Mandarin,
Tamil, Chinese Dialect
Electricity : 220 Volts
Religion : Muslim, Buddhism,
Christianity, Hinduism
Country Code: 60
City Code : 4
Time Zone : UTC/GMT +8
Emergency Calls
Police (Chenang Beach):604-9551090
Ambulance : 604-9663333
Information Centre : 604-9667789
International Airport : 604-9551311
