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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!
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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.
A Community in Action At Kubang Badak Biogeotrail
4 August 2025 | Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark remains steadfast in its commitment to preserving the island’s natural and cultural treasures through strategic partnerships and active community engagement.
Today, the Langkawi Geopark Rangers Team, alongside strategic partners, Koperasi Kubang Badak and the local community, carried out a joint inspection and cleanup activity along the Kubang Badak Trail.
From tracing the historical charcoal kilns to clearing the pathway to Gua Pinang, a site holding secrets of ancient seas each step was a collective effort to protect Langkawi’s heritage.
Why is the charcoal kiln site in Kubang Badak significant to Langkawi UGGp?
🪨 Geological Site: Home to Malaysia’s oldest rocks (~550 million years old) and Setul Formation`s limestone and a witness to ancient sea level changes.
📜 Historical Site: Remains of a once-thriving traditional charcoal industry.
A heartfelt thank you to all the Langkawi Geopark heroes on the ground today. You are the heartbeat of Langkawi’s sustainability!
#LangkawiGeopark #LUGGp #KubangBadak #RintisKubangBadak
#GuaPinang #Geosite #VisitLangkawi #NaturallyLangkawi
#CommunityTourism #Ecotourism #SustainableLangkawi
#CambrianPeriod #History #Culture #gotongroyong
A Community in Action At Kubang Badak Biogeotrail
4 August 2025 | Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark remains steadfast in its commitment to preserving the island’s natural and cultural treasures through strategic partnerships and active community engagement.
Today, the Langkawi Geopark Rangers Team, alongside strategic partners, Koperasi Kubang Badak and the local community, carried out a joint inspection and cleanup activity along the Kubang Badak Trail.
From tracing the historical charcoal kilns to clearing the pathway to Gua Pinang, a site holding secrets of ancient seas each step was a collective effort to protect Langkawi’s heritage.
Why is the charcoal kiln site in Kubang Badak significant to Langkawi UGGp?
🪨 Geological Site: Home to Malaysia’s oldest rocks (~550 million years old) and Setul Formation`s limestone and a witness to ancient sea level changes.
📜 Historical Site: Remains of a once-thriving traditional charcoal industry.
A heartfelt thank you to all the Langkawi Geopark heroes on the ground today. You are the heartbeat of Langkawi’s sustainability!
#LangkawiGeopark #LUGGp #KubangBadak #RintisKubangBadak
#GuaPinang #Geosite #VisitLangkawi #NaturallyLangkawi
#CommunityTourism #Ecotourism #SustainableLangkawi
#CambrianPeriod #History #Culture #gotongroyong
LADA Strengthens Commitment to Sustainable Tourism in Pulau Tuba
31 July 2025 | Thursday, Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) has taken a proactive step in preparation for an upcoming high-profile working visit by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), scheduled for August 2025.
This visit is part of Langkawi’s preparations to join the International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO), an initiative under the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
A comprehensive site visit and inspection session was conducted around Pulau Tuba, led by YBhg. Datuk Seri Haji Iskandar bin Datuk Haji Mohd Kaus, Chief Executive Officer of LADA — marking his first official visit to Pulau Tuba since assuming office.
The site inspection focused on:
✅ Geological sites and nature trails in Pulau Tuba
✅ MADANI community-based projects, including infrastructure upgrades in Pulau Tuba
✅ Tourism products managed by local cooperatives and entrepreneurs
✅ Engagement with the Pulau Tuba community, who actively manage community-based tourism in the area
This visit reflects LADA’s strong commitment to positioning Langkawi as a global model for sustainable tourism development.
#Langkawi #PulauTuba #LADA #SustainableTourism
#UNDP #MOTAC #UNWTO #INSTO
#MalaysiaMADANI #CommunityBasedTourism
#NaturallyLangkawi #LangkawiGeopark #GeoparkMalaysia
LADA Strengthens Commitment to Sustainable Tourism in Pulau Tuba
31 July 2025 | Thursday, Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) has taken a proactive step in preparation for an upcoming high-profile working visit by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), scheduled for August 2025.
This visit is part of Langkawi’s preparations to join the International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO), an initiative under the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
A comprehensive site visit and inspection session was conducted around Pulau Tuba, led by YBhg. Datuk Seri Haji Iskandar bin Datuk Haji Mohd Kaus, Chief Executive Officer of LADA — marking his first official visit to Pulau Tuba since assuming office.
The site inspection focused on:
✅ Geological sites and nature trails in Pulau Tuba
✅ MADANI community-based projects, including infrastructure upgrades in Pulau Tuba
✅ Tourism products managed by local cooperatives and entrepreneurs
✅ Engagement with the Pulau Tuba community, who actively manage community-based tourism in the area
This visit reflects LADA’s strong commitment to positioning Langkawi as a global model for sustainable tourism development.
#Langkawi #PulauTuba #LADA #SustainableTourism
#UNDP #MOTAC #UNWTO #INSTO
#MalaysiaMADANI #CommunityBasedTourism
#NaturallyLangkawi #LangkawiGeopark #GeoparkMalaysia
Coral Planting & IGSC Program at Pulau Jemuruk
31 July 2025 | A total of 33 participants came together for a meaningful marine conservation effort at Pulau Jemuruk:
👥 Participants included:
▪️ 25 from the Marriott Group (St. Regis, Westin, Ritz-Carlton, Aloft)
▪️ 3 from the Kubang Badak community
▪️ 5 officers from the Tourism Division, Geopark & Sustainability Section – Info & Education Unit
A total of 5 coral cages were deployed in the waters surrounding Pulau Jemuruk as part of this reef restoration initiative.
The group also carried out a coastal clean-up, collecting 24 plastic bags of waste weighing approximately 120 kg.
A big thank you to all involved for your dedication towards marine conservation and sustainability in Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark!
#LangkawiGeopark #CoralPlanting #IGSC #MarineConservation
#PulauJemuruk #EcoEfforts #UNESCOGlobalGeopark
#SustainableTourism #LoveLangkawi #ReefRestoration #LADA
Coral Planting & IGSC Program at Pulau Jemuruk
31 July 2025 | A total of 33 participants came together for a meaningful marine conservation effort at Pulau Jemuruk:
👥 Participants included:
▪️ 25 from the Marriott Group (St. Regis, Westin, Ritz-Carlton, Aloft)
▪️ 3 from the Kubang Badak community
▪️ 5 officers from the Tourism Division, Geopark & Sustainability Section – Info & Education Unit
A total of 5 coral cages were deployed in the waters surrounding Pulau Jemuruk as part of this reef restoration initiative.
The group also carried out a coastal clean-up, collecting 24 plastic bags of waste weighing approximately 120 kg.
A big thank you to all involved for your dedication towards marine conservation and sustainability in Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark!
#LangkawiGeopark #CoralPlanting #IGSC #MarineConservation
#PulauJemuruk #EcoEfforts #UNESCOGlobalGeopark
#SustainableTourism #LoveLangkawi #ReefRestoration #LADA
IMT-GT Geopark & Ecotourism Trail Workshop
24 July 2025 | Langkawi, Malaysia | A new milestone for the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) as three UNESCO Global Geoparks — Toba Caldera (Indonesia), Satun (Thailand), and Langkawi (Malaysia) — came together for a landmark workshop on Geopark and Ecotourism Trail Development.
With support from Tourism Malaysia and the Centre for IMT-GT Subregional Cooperation (CIMT), the workshop brought together 15 top travel agents from each country to craft and propose specialised travel packages that highlight the best of each Geopark destination.
These curated itineraries aim to promote cross-border ecotourism and shared heritage while strengthening the region’s visibility within the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network
Special thanks to all partners and experts who contributed to the co-creation of this vision. The proposed packages are now undergoing refinement — may they soon open up a whole new world of UNESCO Global Geopark exploration!
#IMTGT #GeoparkTrail #LangkawiGeopark #SatunUGGp #TobaCalderaUGGp
#UNESCOGlobalGeoparks #SustainableTourism #GeoparkCollaboration
#TourismMalaysia #IMTGTWorkshop #EcotourismTrail #GeoparkToTheWorld
IMT-GT Geopark & Ecotourism Trail Workshop
24 July 2025 | Langkawi, Malaysia | A new milestone for the Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) as three UNESCO Global Geoparks — Toba Caldera (Indonesia), Satun (Thailand), and Langkawi (Malaysia) — came together for a landmark workshop on Geopark and Ecotourism Trail Development.
With support from Tourism Malaysia and the Centre for IMT-GT Subregional Cooperation (CIMT), the workshop brought together 15 top travel agents from each country to craft and propose specialised travel packages that highlight the best of each Geopark destination.
These curated itineraries aim to promote cross-border ecotourism and shared heritage while strengthening the region’s visibility within the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network
Special thanks to all partners and experts who contributed to the co-creation of this vision. The proposed packages are now undergoing refinement — may they soon open up a whole new world of UNESCO Global Geopark exploration!
#IMTGT #GeoparkTrail #LangkawiGeopark #SatunUGGp #TobaCalderaUGGp
#UNESCOGlobalGeoparks #SustainableTourism #GeoparkCollaboration
#TourismMalaysia #IMTGTWorkshop #EcotourismTrail #GeoparkToTheWorld
Gotong-Royong Geopark Ocean Trail – Pulau Tuba
29 Julai 2025 | Program gotong-royong memotong dan membersihkan kawasan rintis yang telah terganggu oleh pokok yang tumbang akibat hujan lebat dan angin kuat telah dijalankan di Geopark Ocean Trail, Pulau Tuba oleh pasukan renjer Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark: Renjer Zamzuri, Renjer Shafiq, Renjer Haikal, Renjer Aliah dan Renjer Nadira,
Program gotong-royong ini disertai bersama petugas e-Idaman dan ahli Friends of Langkawi Geopark (FLAG)
Usaha ini bertujuan untuk memastikan laluan geopelancongan ini sentiasa bersih, selamat dan mesra pengunjung — seiring dengan komitmen kami terhadap kelestarian alam dan penglibatan komuniti.
#LangkawiGeopark #OceanTrail #PulauTuba
#GotongRoyong #EcoEfforts #FLAG #eIdaman
#UNESCOGlobalGeopark #naturallylangkawi
Gotong-Royong Geopark Ocean Trail – Pulau Tuba
29 Julai 2025 | Program gotong-royong memotong dan membersihkan kawasan rintis yang telah terganggu oleh pokok yang tumbang akibat hujan lebat dan angin kuat telah dijalankan di Geopark Ocean Trail, Pulau Tuba oleh pasukan renjer Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark: Renjer Zamzuri, Renjer Shafiq, Renjer Haikal, Renjer Aliah dan Renjer Nadira,
Program gotong-royong ini disertai bersama petugas e-Idaman dan ahli Friends of Langkawi Geopark (FLAG)
Usaha ini bertujuan untuk memastikan laluan geopelancongan ini sentiasa bersih, selamat dan mesra pengunjung — seiring dengan komitmen kami terhadap kelestarian alam dan penglibatan komuniti.
#LangkawiGeopark #OceanTrail #PulauTuba
#GotongRoyong #EcoEfforts #FLAG #eIdaman
#UNESCOGlobalGeopark #naturallylangkawi
Site Visit – Langkawi Airport Roundabout
29 July 2025 (Tuesday) | Visual Assessment & Improvement Review of Langkawi Geopark Landmark
The team conducted a site visit to the Langkawi Airport Roundabout for a thorough review and monitoring of the Langkawi Geopark landmark — an iconic feature welcoming visitors to the island.
This visit aimed to ensure that the landmark remains well-maintained, relevant, and effectively communicates the value of Langkawi’s geological heritage to both visitors and the local community.
Continuous enhancement efforts like these are vital in strengthening the visibility and branding of Langkawi as a UNESCO Global Geopark.
#LangkawiGeopark #GeoparkLandmark #UNESCOGlobalGeopark
#GeositeCare #AirportRoundabout #NaturallyLangkawi #Langkawi2025
#GeoparkVisibility #GeologicalHeritage #lada
Site Visit – Langkawi Airport Roundabout
29 July 2025 (Tuesday) | Visual Assessment & Improvement Review of Langkawi Geopark Landmark
The team conducted a site visit to the Langkawi Airport Roundabout for a thorough review and monitoring of the Langkawi Geopark landmark — an iconic feature welcoming visitors to the island.
This visit aimed to ensure that the landmark remains well-maintained, relevant, and effectively communicates the value of Langkawi’s geological heritage to both visitors and the local community.
Continuous enhancement efforts like these are vital in strengthening the visibility and branding of Langkawi as a UNESCO Global Geopark.
#LangkawiGeopark #GeoparkLandmark #UNESCOGlobalGeopark
#GeositeCare #AirportRoundabout #NaturallyLangkawi #Langkawi2025
#GeoparkVisibility #GeologicalHeritage #lada
📍 Geotapak Bukit Kecik, Pulau Tuba
📅 24 Julai 2025
Ekoran hujan lebat dan angin kencang baru-baru ini, sebatang pokok telah tumbang dan menghalang laluan di geotapak Lipatan Bukit Kecik.
Menyahut cabaran ini, pasukan Renjer Geopark Lembaga Pembangunan Langkawi (LADA) telah bertindak pantas menjalankan kerja-kerja pembersihan. Dengan semangat gotong-royong, mereka bukan sahaja memotong dan mengalihkan pokok tumbang, malah turut membersihkan kawasan sekitar bagi memastikan:
✅ Laluan selamat untuk semua.
✅ Keindahan geotapak terpelihara.
Inisiatif ini adalah bukti komitmen berterusan LADA dalam melindungi dan memulihara setiap aset berharga di bawah payung Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark. Usaha ini penting untuk memastikan khazanah alam ini dapat terus dinikmati oleh generasi kini dan akan datang. 🌿
#LangkawiGeopark
#UNESCOGlobalGeopark
#NaturallyLangkawi
#PulauTuba
#RenjerGeopark
📍 Geotapak Bukit Kecik, Pulau Tuba
📅 24 Julai 2025
Ekoran hujan lebat dan angin kencang baru-baru ini, sebatang pokok telah tumbang dan menghalang laluan di geotapak Lipatan Bukit Kecik.
Menyahut cabaran ini, pasukan Renjer Geopark Lembaga Pembangunan Langkawi (LADA) telah bertindak pantas menjalankan kerja-kerja pembersihan. Dengan semangat gotong-royong, mereka bukan sahaja memotong dan mengalihkan pokok tumbang, malah turut membersihkan kawasan sekitar bagi memastikan:
✅ Laluan selamat untuk semua.
✅ Keindahan geotapak terpelihara.
Inisiatif ini adalah bukti komitmen berterusan LADA dalam melindungi dan memulihara setiap aset berharga di bawah payung Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark. Usaha ini penting untuk memastikan khazanah alam ini dapat terus dinikmati oleh generasi kini dan akan datang. 🌿
#LangkawiGeopark
#UNESCOGlobalGeopark
#NaturallyLangkawi
#PulauTuba
#RenjerGeopark
Program Pembersihan Instagrammable Spot Gunung Raya
23 Julai 2025 | Sebagai sebahagian daripada komitmen berterusan terhadap kelestarian alam sekitar, program pembersihan bulanan di kawasan Instagrammable Spot Gunung Raya telah berjaya dilaksanakan.
Program ini diketuai oleh Pasukan Renjer Geopark yang sentiasa berdedikasi dalam memastikan kebersihan dan keindahan geotapak Langkawi sentiasa terpelihara. 🌏💚
Pasukan Renjer Geopark telah membersihkan tangga IG Spot supaya kekal kelihatan bersih dan cantik. Selain itu, Renjer Geopark juga telah membuang huruf-huruf di IG Spot yang telah rosak dan akan digantikan dengan perkataan dan huruf yang lebih menarik.
Semoga usaha murni ini menjadi inspirasi kepada semua untuk terus memelihara dan mencintai alam sekitar kita!
Program Pembersihan Instagrammable Spot Gunung Raya
23 Julai 2025 | Sebagai sebahagian daripada komitmen berterusan terhadap kelestarian alam sekitar, program pembersihan bulanan di kawasan Instagrammable Spot Gunung Raya telah berjaya dilaksanakan.
Program ini diketuai oleh Pasukan Renjer Geopark yang sentiasa berdedikasi dalam memastikan kebersihan dan keindahan geotapak Langkawi sentiasa terpelihara. 🌏💚
Pasukan Renjer Geopark telah membersihkan tangga IG Spot supaya kekal kelihatan bersih dan cantik. Selain itu, Renjer Geopark juga telah membuang huruf-huruf di IG Spot yang telah rosak dan akan digantikan dengan perkataan dan huruf yang lebih menarik.
Semoga usaha murni ini menjadi inspirasi kepada semua untuk terus memelihara dan mencintai alam sekitar kita!