Langkawi ferry operators urged to increase trips for Lima

SEREMBAN: Ferry operators must ensure there are more trips plying the route between Langkawi and the mainland during the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (Lima), says Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

"Many people will visit Langkawi during Lima and they (the operators) should make the necessary preparations to cater to the higher demand.

"I have also been made to understand that all booths at Lima have been fully taken up as we are having it after four years," he said here on Sunday (May 14), adding that there were already sufficient flights to the island.

He said although there were enough flights, airline operators could also look at scheduling more flights to cater to the higher demand.

The Langkawi Development Authority (Lada) is targeting about 300,000 tourists during the five-day event.

Loke said he would also meet Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan on Monday (May 15) to coordinate the final preparations for Lima.

Lima 2023 will be held from May 23 to 27.