Langkasuka (also referred to as Widad@Langkasuka) is a proposed new urban development in Langkawi Malaysia. The project by Widad Group Berhad involves constructing 1000 acres of artificial islands in the bay next to Langkawi International Airport.
The project will form an eagle-shaped landmass (the white-crested eagle being the symbol of Langkawi) comprised of nine zones. The islands will be linked to each other by internal roads, a monorail, and a pedestrian walkway.
Widad@Langkasuka will comprise luxury hotels and resorts, an international golf course, a yacht club, shopping malls, office space, residential, higher learning institutions, and healthcare facilities.
Langkasuka Map
[Map of Langkasuka.]
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Developer: Widad Group Berhad
News Archive
2021
Reject reclamation plan for RM40bil Langkawi project, Kedah govt told – [07/02/21]
“The massive RM40 billion reclamation project off Langkawi must not be approved as it poses a grave threat to the marine ecosystem and livelihood of coastal fisherfolk, says a group of NGOs.”
LETTER | Concern over RM40b development project in Langkawi – [02/02/21]
“We from the MareCet Research Organisation (MareCet), a local marine conservation NGO, are disheartened with the recent news of the proposed RM40 billion Widad@Langkasuka mixed development project in Langkawi, which was highlighted in various local news portals on Jan 20 and 21, 2021.”
AMAZING LANGKASUKA THE FUTURE | Semoga Menjadi Kenyataan – [30/01/21]
Widad Business Group plans RM40b Langkawi project – [20/01/21]
“Widad Business Group will be developing a high-impact project in Langkawi with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of about RM40 billion over the next 15 to 20 years.”
Widad to develop Widad@Langkasuka in Langkawi with RM40bil GDV – [20/01/21]
“Widad Business Group Sdn Bhd (WBG), is planning to build a mixed development named Widad@Langkasuka in Pulau Langkawi, Kedah that has an estimated gross development value of RM40 billion.”
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