BACK IN TIME
Journey Through Time
550 Million Years Old
Langkawi’s rock formations are estimated to be over 550 million years old, making them some of the oldest in Southeast Asia!
99 Islands
OUR OFFICIAL LANGKAWI UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK MASCOT!
MEET OBIT
He is name after trilobites, the ancient fossilized arthropods and among the earliest marine species, thriving in Earth’s oceans for nearly 300 million years before their extinction. These remarkable organisms flourished during the Paleozoic Era, particularly in the Cambrian Period—often referred to as the “Trilobite Age”—dating back over 541 to 485 million years.
Conservation
Langkawi Geopark, a UNESCO Global Geopark, is a remarkable site of geological, cultural, and ecological significance.
GEOLOGICAL HERITAGE
Where Earth’s Story Comes to Life through Geotourism, Rock Formations, and Ancient Trilobites.
BIODIVERSITY
CULTURAL HERITAGE
Where Tradition Meets Time, A Geocommunity Rich in Culture and Heritage.
SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVE
EDUCATION & AWARENESS
GETTING TO KNOW UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK
UNESCO Global Geoparks are single, unified geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological significance are managed with a holistic concept of protection, education, and sustainable development. Their bottom-up approach of combining conservation with sustainable development while involving local communities is becoming increasingly popular.
MESYUARAT JAWATANKUASA PEMANDU GEOPARK KEDAH BIL. 1/2026
23 Ogos 2026 | Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Pemandu Geopark Kedah Bil. 1/2026 telah diadakan dan dipengerusikan oleh YAB Menteri Besar Kedah.
Mesyuarat ini menjadi platform penting dalam memperkukuh hala tuju pembangunan geopark di negeri Kedah, dengan memberi tumpuan kepada dua agenda utama:
⛰️ Pembangunan Jerai Geopark ke arah pengiktirafan sebagai UNESCO Global Geopark (UGGp), termasuk usaha dan perancangan bagi memperkukuh pengurusan, pemuliharaan warisan serta pembangunan mampan geopark.
🌿 Laporan kemajuan Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark (LUGGp), meliputi perkembangan program dan inisiatif semasa dalam memastikan kelestarian serta kesinambungan status Langkawi sebagai UNESCO Global Geopark.
Mesyuarat ini mencerminkan komitmen Kerajaan Negeri Kedah dalam memperkukuh pembangunan geopark secara menyeluruh serta menjadikan warisan geologi, alam semula jadi dan budaya sebagai aset penting kepada pembangunan mampan negeri.
🤝 Bersama memperkukuh eopark Negeri Kedah, memelihara warisan, memperkasa komuniti.
#GeoparkKedah
#JeraiGeopark
#LangkawiUNESCOGlobalGeopark
#UNESCOGlobalGeopark
#GeoparkMalaysia
GeoparkKedah2026
GeoparkDevelopment
SustainableDevelopment
GeoparkMalaysia
MESYUARAT JAWATANKUASA PEMANDU GEOPARK KEDAH BIL. 1/2026
23 Ogos 2026 | Mesyuarat Jawatankuasa Pemandu Geopark Kedah Bil. 1/2026 telah diadakan dan dipengerusikan oleh YAB Menteri Besar Kedah.
Mesyuarat ini menjadi platform penting dalam memperkukuh hala tuju pembangunan geopark di negeri Kedah, dengan memberi tumpuan kepada dua agenda utama:
⛰️ Pembangunan Jerai Geopark ke arah pengiktirafan sebagai UNESCO Global Geopark (UGGp), termasuk usaha dan perancangan bagi memperkukuh pengurusan, pemuliharaan warisan serta pembangunan mampan geopark.
🌿 Laporan kemajuan Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark (LUGGp), meliputi perkembangan program dan inisiatif semasa dalam memastikan kelestarian serta kesinambungan status Langkawi sebagai UNESCO Global Geopark.
Mesyuarat ini mencerminkan komitmen Kerajaan Negeri Kedah dalam memperkukuh pembangunan geopark secara menyeluruh serta menjadikan warisan geologi, alam semula jadi dan budaya sebagai aset penting kepada pembangunan mampan negeri.
🤝 Bersama memperkukuh eopark Negeri Kedah, memelihara warisan, memperkasa komuniti.
#GeoparkKedah
#JeraiGeopark
#LangkawiUNESCOGlobalGeopark
#UNESCOGlobalGeopark
#GeoparkMalaysia
GeoparkKedah2026
GeoparkDevelopment
SustainableDevelopment
GeoparkMalaysia
Lawatan Sambil Belajar SK Bukit Gelugor, Pulau Pinang
22 Ogos 2026 | Seramai 81 orang murid dan guru dari SK Bukit Gelugor, Pulau Pinang telah menyertai Lawatan Sambil Belajar ke Langkawi Geopark Discovery Centre (LGDC), Kilim.
Program ini memberikan pendedahan kepada para peserta mengenai kepentingan ekosistem bakau, biodiversiti serta usaha pemuliharaan alam sekitar di Langkawi.
Para peserta turut mengikuti sesi perkongsian, taklimat dan lawatan di LGDC bagi mengenali dengan lebih dekat warisan geologi dan biodiversiti Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark.
Semoga pengalaman ini dapat menyemai rasa cinta dan tanggungjawab terhadap alam sekitar dalam kalangan generasi muda.
#NaturallyLangkawi #NowhereLikeHere #PulauLangkawi #LangkawiIsland #VisitLangkawi #PermataKedah #LangkawiUNESCO #LangkawiGlobalGeopark #NatureHeritage #MalaysiaTrulyAsia #UNESCOGlobalGeoparks
Lawatan Sambil Belajar SK Bukit Gelugor, Pulau Pinang
22 Ogos 2026 | Seramai 81 orang murid dan guru dari SK Bukit Gelugor, Pulau Pinang telah menyertai Lawatan Sambil Belajar ke Langkawi Geopark Discovery Centre (LGDC), Kilim.
Program ini memberikan pendedahan kepada para peserta mengenai kepentingan ekosistem bakau, biodiversiti serta usaha pemuliharaan alam sekitar di Langkawi.
Para peserta turut mengikuti sesi perkongsian, taklimat dan lawatan di LGDC bagi mengenali dengan lebih dekat warisan geologi dan biodiversiti Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark.
Semoga pengalaman ini dapat menyemai rasa cinta dan tanggungjawab terhadap alam sekitar dalam kalangan generasi muda.
#NaturallyLangkawi #NowhereLikeHere #PulauLangkawi #LangkawiIsland #VisitLangkawi #PermataKedah #LangkawiUNESCO #LangkawiGlobalGeopark #NatureHeritage #MalaysiaTrulyAsia #UNESCOGlobalGeoparks
⏳ 11 Days to Go!
The countdown is on! Only 11 days left to register for the 9th Asia Pacific Geoparks Network (APGN) Symposium 2026.
📅 Registration Deadline: 31 August 2026
Don`t miss this opportunity to join the Asia-Pacific geopark community in Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark, Malaysia, for an inspiring week of knowledge sharing, networking, and collaboration.
🌏 Be part of the conversation. Be part of the future of UNESCO Global Geoparks.
📝 Register now: apgn2026.lada.gov.my
#APGN2026 #LangkawiUGGp #UNESCOGlobalGeoparks #Geoparks #AsiaPacific #SustainableDevelopment #Geoheritage #Geotourism
⏳ 11 Days to Go!
The countdown is on! Only 11 days left to register for the 9th Asia Pacific Geoparks Network (APGN) Symposium 2026.
📅 Registration Deadline: 31 August 2026
Don`t miss this opportunity to join the Asia-Pacific geopark community in Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark, Malaysia, for an inspiring week of knowledge sharing, networking, and collaboration.
🌏 Be part of the conversation. Be part of the future of UNESCO Global Geoparks.
📝 Register now: apgn2026.lada.gov.my
#APGN2026 #LangkawiUGGp #UNESCOGlobalGeoparks #Geoparks #AsiaPacific #SustainableDevelopment #Geoheritage #Geotourism
🌏 Discover APGN 2026 with LADA!
Curious to learn more about The 9th Asia Pacific Geoparks Network (APGN) Symposium 2026 and what makes Langkawi a world-renowned UNESCO Global Geopark?
🎥 Let’s take a moment to watch the video below, featuring highlights and insights from Geopark Talk | Slot 2, which was broadcast live on Langkawi FM 104.8 on 13 August 2026.
The session featured two special guests:
🔹 Ms. Waffa Wahida binti Zainol
Manager, Tourism Division, Langkawi Development Authority (LADA)
🔹 Ms. Rasanubari Asmah Rahmah binti Abd Hamid
Senior Assistant Manager, Tourism Division, Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) concurrently serving as the Manager of Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark,
Through this insightful session, viewers can discover more about:
🌿 The uniqueness of Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark
🪨 Langkawi’s geological, biodiversity and cultural heritage
🌏 Preparations towards The 9th APGN Symposium 2026
🤝 The role of various stakeholders in promoting Langkawi as a world-class Geopark destination
📽️ Watch the video below and get a glimpse of the exciting journey towards APGN 2026!
Let’s learn, explore and celebrate Langkawi’s remarkable geopark heritage together. 💚🌏
The 9th Asia Pacific Geoparks Network (APGN) Symposium 2026
📅 7–10 September 2026
📍 Langkawi, Malaysia
Don’t forget to like, share and tag your friends and family so everyone can be part of this exciting journey towards APGN 2026!
See you at APGN 2026! 🌏✨
#APGN2026 #GeoparkTalk #LangkawiUNESCOGlobalGeopark #Langkawi #LADA #AsiaPacificGeoparksNetwork #Geopark #UNESCOGlobalGeopark #DiscoverLangkawi #MalaysiaGeoparks
🌏 Discover APGN 2026 with LADA!
Curious to learn more about The 9th Asia Pacific Geoparks Network (APGN) Symposium 2026 and what makes Langkawi a world-renowned UNESCO Global Geopark?
🎥 Let’s take a moment to watch the video below, featuring highlights and insights from Geopark Talk | Slot 2, which was broadcast live on Langkawi FM 104.8 on 13 August 2026.
The session featured two special guests:
🔹 Ms. Waffa Wahida binti Zainol
Manager, Tourism Division, Langkawi Development Authority (LADA)
🔹 Ms. Rasanubari Asmah Rahmah binti Abd Hamid
Senior Assistant Manager, Tourism Division, Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) concurrently serving as the Manager of Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark,
Through this insightful session, viewers can discover more about:
🌿 The uniqueness of Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark
🪨 Langkawi’s geological, biodiversity and cultural heritage
🌏 Preparations towards The 9th APGN Symposium 2026
🤝 The role of various stakeholders in promoting Langkawi as a world-class Geopark destination
📽️ Watch the video below and get a glimpse of the exciting journey towards APGN 2026!
Let’s learn, explore and celebrate Langkawi’s remarkable geopark heritage together. 💚🌏
The 9th Asia Pacific Geoparks Network (APGN) Symposium 2026
📅 7–10 September 2026
📍 Langkawi, Malaysia
Don’t forget to like, share and tag your friends and family so everyone can be part of this exciting journey towards APGN 2026!
See you at APGN 2026! 🌏✨
#APGN2026 #GeoparkTalk #LangkawiUNESCOGlobalGeopark #Langkawi #LADA #AsiaPacificGeoparksNetwork #Geopark #UNESCOGlobalGeopark #DiscoverLangkawi #MalaysiaGeoparks
🦅Jangan Lepaskan Peluang Menonton Simfoni Alam: RAPTOR!
Tahukah anda bahawa Helang Merah (Brahminy Kite) bukan sekadar ikon Langkawi, malah merupakan pemangsa yang memainkan peranan penting dalam mengekalkan keseimbangan ekosistem kepulauan ini?
Bagaimanakah spesies ini memburu, memilih habitat dan menyesuaikan diri dengan perubahan alam yang semakin mencabar?
📺 Ikuti Simfoni Alam: RAPTOR
🗓️ Jumaat, 21 Ogos 2026
🕘 9.00 malam
📍 TV1 dan RTMKlik
Saksikan kehebatan penguasa langit Langkawi dan hayati kepentingan pemuliharaan biodiversiti demi kelestarian warisan alam untuk generasi akan datang.
#SimfoniAlam
#RAPTOR
#HelangMerah
#BrahminyKite
#LangkawiUNESCOGlobalGeopark
#Biodiversiti
#PemuliharaanAlam
#RTM
#NaturallyLangkawi
🦅Jangan Lepaskan Peluang Menonton Simfoni Alam: RAPTOR!
Tahukah anda bahawa Helang Merah (Brahminy Kite) bukan sekadar ikon Langkawi, malah merupakan pemangsa yang memainkan peranan penting dalam mengekalkan keseimbangan ekosistem kepulauan ini?
Bagaimanakah spesies ini memburu, memilih habitat dan menyesuaikan diri dengan perubahan alam yang semakin mencabar?
📺 Ikuti Simfoni Alam: RAPTOR
🗓️ Jumaat, 21 Ogos 2026
🕘 9.00 malam
📍 TV1 dan RTMKlik
Saksikan kehebatan penguasa langit Langkawi dan hayati kepentingan pemuliharaan biodiversiti demi kelestarian warisan alam untuk generasi akan datang.
#SimfoniAlam
#RAPTOR
#HelangMerah
#BrahminyKite
#LangkawiUNESCOGlobalGeopark
#Biodiversiti
#PemuliharaanAlam
#RTM
#NaturallyLangkawi
Jelajah Anak Pintar TADIKA KEMAS Kampung Kuah
17 Ogos 2026 | Seramai 20 orang peserta yang terdiri daripada murid dan guru TADIKA KEMAS Kampung Kuah telah menyertai Jelajah Anak Pintar yang berlangsung di Langkawi Geopark Discovery Centre (LGDC), Kilim.
Program ini bertujuan memberikan pendedahan kepada anak-anak tentang kepentingan menjaga alam sekitar serta kelestarian ekosistem bakau. Sepanjang program, sebanyak 20 anak benih pokok bakau telah berjaya disemai.
Peserta turut mengikuti sesi perkongsian mengenai peranan penting ekosistem bakau dalam melindungi kawasan pesisir pantai, menyokong biodiversiti serta mengekalkan keseimbangan alam semula jadi.
Program diteruskan dengan taklimat dan lawatan di LGDC, yang memberikan pendedahan kepada peserta mengenai warisan geologi, biodiversiti serta usaha pemuliharaan yang dilaksanakan bagi memelihara khazanah alam Langkawi untuk generasi akan datang.
Melalui pendekatan pembelajaran secara pengalaman, program ini diharapkan dapat menyemai rasa cinta dan tanggungjawab terhadap alam sekitar dalam kalangan generasi muda.
#NaturallyLangkawi
#NowhereLikeHere
#PulauLangkawi
#LangkawiIsland
#VisitLangkawi
#PermataKedah
#LangkawiUNESCO
#LangkawiGlobalGeopark
#NatureHeritage
#MalaysiaTrulyAsia
#UNESCOGlobalGeoparks
Jelajah Anak Pintar TADIKA KEMAS Kampung Kuah
17 Ogos 2026 | Seramai 20 orang peserta yang terdiri daripada murid dan guru TADIKA KEMAS Kampung Kuah telah menyertai Jelajah Anak Pintar yang berlangsung di Langkawi Geopark Discovery Centre (LGDC), Kilim.
Program ini bertujuan memberikan pendedahan kepada anak-anak tentang kepentingan menjaga alam sekitar serta kelestarian ekosistem bakau. Sepanjang program, sebanyak 20 anak benih pokok bakau telah berjaya disemai.
Peserta turut mengikuti sesi perkongsian mengenai peranan penting ekosistem bakau dalam melindungi kawasan pesisir pantai, menyokong biodiversiti serta mengekalkan keseimbangan alam semula jadi.
Program diteruskan dengan taklimat dan lawatan di LGDC, yang memberikan pendedahan kepada peserta mengenai warisan geologi, biodiversiti serta usaha pemuliharaan yang dilaksanakan bagi memelihara khazanah alam Langkawi untuk generasi akan datang.
Melalui pendekatan pembelajaran secara pengalaman, program ini diharapkan dapat menyemai rasa cinta dan tanggungjawab terhadap alam sekitar dalam kalangan generasi muda.
#NaturallyLangkawi
#NowhereLikeHere
#PulauLangkawi
#LangkawiIsland
#VisitLangkawi
#PermataKedah
#LangkawiUNESCO
#LangkawiGlobalGeopark
#NatureHeritage
#MalaysiaTrulyAsia
#UNESCOGlobalGeoparks
Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark at Satun Chill Eat Art 2026
14–16 August 2026 | Satun National Museum (Kuden Mansion), Mueang Satun District, Thailand
Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark is proud to participate in the Satun Chill Eat Art 2026 festival, themed “Hlong Ros Satun” (Falling in Love with Satun`s Flavors).
The festival brings together communities, entrepreneurs, artists and tourism stakeholders to celebrate local culture, food, arts and sustainable tourism.
Representing Langkawi at this year`s festival are two geopark community products:
🐝 Honey Stingless Bee – showcasing locally produced kelulut honey and community-based entrepreneurship.
🎨 Batik Obit – highlighting Langkawi`s unique batik heritage and creative industry.
The participation of Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark in this cross-border event reflects the strong collaboration between Langkawi and Satun UNESCO Global Geoparks in promoting community products, cultural exchange and sustainable economic development.
Through initiatives like this, geoparks continue to empower local communities while preserving the unique heritage that makes each destination special. 🌿🌊
#LangkawiUNESCOGlobalGeopark
#SatunUNESCOGlobalGeopark
#SatunChillEatArt2026
#GeoparkCommunity
#GeoparkProducts
#BatikObit
#KelulutHoney
#SustainableTourism
#GeoparkMalaysia
#GeoparkThailand
#NaturallyLangkawi
Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark at Satun Chill Eat Art 2026
14–16 August 2026 | Satun National Museum (Kuden Mansion), Mueang Satun District, Thailand
Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark is proud to participate in the Satun Chill Eat Art 2026 festival, themed “Hlong Ros Satun” (Falling in Love with Satun`s Flavors).
The festival brings together communities, entrepreneurs, artists and tourism stakeholders to celebrate local culture, food, arts and sustainable tourism.
Representing Langkawi at this year`s festival are two geopark community products:
🐝 Honey Stingless Bee – showcasing locally produced kelulut honey and community-based entrepreneurship.
🎨 Batik Obit – highlighting Langkawi`s unique batik heritage and creative industry.
The participation of Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark in this cross-border event reflects the strong collaboration between Langkawi and Satun UNESCO Global Geoparks in promoting community products, cultural exchange and sustainable economic development.
Through initiatives like this, geoparks continue to empower local communities while preserving the unique heritage that makes each destination special. 🌿🌊
#LangkawiUNESCOGlobalGeopark
#SatunUNESCOGlobalGeopark
#SatunChillEatArt2026
#GeoparkCommunity
#GeoparkProducts
#BatikObit
#KelulutHoney
#SustainableTourism
#GeoparkMalaysia
#GeoparkThailand
#NaturallyLangkawi
🎉 GEOPARK FAIR @ APGN2026 IS NOW FULLY BOOKED! 🌏
The response has been truly overwhelming!
We are delighted to announce that all booths for the Geopark Fair at the 9th Asia Pacific Geoparks Network Symposium 2026 (APGN2026) have been fully booked.
Thank you to all participating UNESCO Global Geoparks, government agencies, institutions, community groups, entrepreneurs and exhibitors for your incredible support.
The Geopark Fair will be a vibrant platform to:
🪨 Showcase geological heritage
🌿 Promote biodiversity conservation
🏺 Celebrate local culture and traditions
🤝 Strengthen collaboration among geoparks across the Asia-Pacific region
🛍️ Highlight local products, geotourism and sustainable development initiatives
We look forward to welcoming you to Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark, Malaysia, this September!
🌏 Many Stories, One Earth
#APGN2026 #GeoparkFair #LangkawiGeopark #UNESCOGlobalGeopark #ManyStoriesOneEarth #Geotourism #SustainableDevelopment
🎉 GEOPARK FAIR @ APGN2026 IS NOW FULLY BOOKED! 🌏
The response has been truly overwhelming!
We are delighted to announce that all booths for the Geopark Fair at the 9th Asia Pacific Geoparks Network Symposium 2026 (APGN2026) have been fully booked.
Thank you to all participating UNESCO Global Geoparks, government agencies, institutions, community groups, entrepreneurs and exhibitors for your incredible support.
The Geopark Fair will be a vibrant platform to:
🪨 Showcase geological heritage
🌿 Promote biodiversity conservation
🏺 Celebrate local culture and traditions
🤝 Strengthen collaboration among geoparks across the Asia-Pacific region
🛍️ Highlight local products, geotourism and sustainable development initiatives
We look forward to welcoming you to Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark, Malaysia, this September!
🌏 Many Stories, One Earth
#APGN2026 #GeoparkFair #LangkawiGeopark #UNESCOGlobalGeopark #ManyStoriesOneEarth #Geotourism #SustainableDevelopment