Langkawi is coined from the Malay words “Lang?and “Kawi? “Lang?is a brown eagle and “Kawi?is a local manganese stone. Legend has it that the ancient fishermen have seen eagles flying clutching the manganese stones, hence the name of the island. The Langkawi archipelago is made up of a cluster of 99 islands. During low tide, the number of islands expands to 104.

Renowned internationally, Langkawi is the ultimate holiday paradise that offers modern accommodation facilities and amenities set against the natural backdrop of sun-drenched beaches and ancient rainforests teeming with exotic plant and animal life. World class resorts and golf courses have been built alongside the more traditional accommodation of chalets and resthouses.

Although tourism is the main industry for the people of Langkawi and has been for the past decade or so, the sea remains a healthy source of income for local fishermen.