Geopark Partner
The Geopark Partner program in Langkawi Geopark includes a diverse group of stakeholders committed to the sustainability and development of the geopark.
Conservation
The Geopark Partner program in Langkawi Geopark includes a diverse group of stakeholders committed to the sustainability and development of the geopark. These partners comprise:
Institutions
Universities, research centers, and educational bodies that contribute to knowledge-sharing and scientific research.
Hotels & Hospitality Providers
Businesses that incorporate sustainable practices and promote geopark-based tourism.
Government & Private Agencies
Entities that align their policies or investments with geopark objectives.
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
Groups that advocate for environmental conservation, community empowerment, or cultural preservation within the geopark framework.
These partners work collaboratively to support the geopark’s goals through resource sharing, public awareness campaigns, capacity building, and sustainable tourism initiatives.
For the term 2024 to 2027, the following individuals, agencies, and entrepreneurs have been appointed:
Government Agencies
Geopark Research Center, UKM
Manages research activities related to the geopark.
Langkawi Research Center, UKM
Oversees research activities specific to Langkawi and houses the Langkawi Research Gallery.
SWCorp Langkawi
Handles solid waste management and environmental awareness programs.
Langkawi Craft Complex
Promotes Langkawi handicrafts and provides training for artisans.
Langkawi Tourism Academy
Focuses on youth participation in
tourism education.
MARDI Agrotechnology Park
Offers agro-tourism experiences featuring Langkawi’s local produce.
Langkawi District Education Office
Partners in public education
programs.
Companies
Environment Idaman Langkawi
Collaborates on the E-Idaman
Geosite Clean-up program.
Panorama Langkawi Sdn Bhd
Manages tourist attractions such as Gunung Machinchang and Telaga Tujuh.
Tropical Charters Sdn Bhd
Operates educational cruises.
YTL Cement Bhd
Oversees quarry concessions and the Gua Pinang geosite.
Sri Kenayan Sdn Bhd
Manages cultural tourism sites like Kota Mahsuri.
Langsura Geopark Sdn Bhd
Manages Dayang Bunting Lake and Geopark Hotel.
Mega Watersport
Promotes jet-ski packages.
Hotels
Four Seasons Resort
Features the Geopark Discovery Centre.
Hotel Datai
Hosts the Nature Centre and the Datai Pledge program.
Ritz Carlton
Involved in sea cucumber conservation and maintains a
sanctuary.
Community-Based Companies
Nasi Dagang Pak Malau
A restaurant located at the Gegelang Mahsuri Geosite.
Koperasi Komuniti Kampung Kilim
Offers geotourism packages at Kilim Jetty.
Koperasi Nelayan Sungai Kubang Badak
Manages geotourism at Kubang Badak Jetty.
Koperasi Komuniti Kepulauan Tuba Dan Selat Berhad
Oversees geotourism packages in Pulau Tuba and Selat Bagan Nyiur.
Non-Governmental Organizations
Langkawi Tourist Guide Association
Guides specializing in city and
nature tours.
Friends of Langkawi Geopark
Focused on site development,
especially Pulau Tuba and community outreach.
Trash Hero Langkawi
Coordinates cleanliness programs.
MareCet
Dedicated to marine mammal conservation, including dolphins and whales.