It’s so quiet in Langkawi, no thanks to cost and ferries

By IMRAN HILMY

Low occupancy: Hotels in Langkawi are struggling to attract guests this holiday season.

ALOR SETAR: The Malaysian-Thai border was packed as thousands of holidaymakers rushed there to enjoy the long weekend and school holidays.

Yet, all was quiet in Langkawi, the jewel of Kedah, with hotel occupancy rate dipping below 60%.

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