Langkawi Declared A Geopark By Unesco

KULIM, June 7 (Bernama) -- Langkawi, a cluster of 99 islands covering an area of 10,000 hectares, has been declared a geopark by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) effective Friday.
Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said that with the recognition, Langkawi joined the Global Geoparks network of 52 geoparks worldwide.
"This official recognition by Unesco will enhance Langkawi's image as a world class tourist destination," he told reporters after opening Fuji Electric (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd's second factory at the Kulim High Technology Park here today.
Mahdzir said Langkawi had applied to join the Unesco's Geopark network in May last year and it was the first geopark in Malaysia and South East Asia to gain such a recognition.
He thanked Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), the Mineral and Geoscience Department, Forestry Department, Environment Department and the Langkawi District Office and all other parties that had contributed to the island getting the recognition.

tunku : mahadir khalid, you have forgotten to give credit to the man who is responsible for what is langkawi today,TUN DR MAHATHIR MOHAMAD.Congratulation Langkawi and it's people.Anyway don't forget to visit langkawi, it's a wonderful and exotic island.