Residents and tourism players in Langkawi are calling on the Federal Government to upgrade the island’s ferry service for the convenience of tourists and to boost the local economy, according to a report by Kosmo!. They believe that modernising the ferry service should be a priority for the Transport Ministry. Khairul Nisak Talib, a 34-year-old resident, described the ferry service as the heart of Langkawi’s tourism sector and emphasized the need for it to be upgraded to align with current developments. He mentioned that while Penang has a new and comfortable ferry service, Langkawi has been left behind.
Tourism is a vital part of Langkawi’s economy, and in order to accommodate the increasing number of visitors, it is crucial to improve the ferry facilities. Mohammad Nabil Ukail Mohd Shukor, a 25-year-old hotel employee, highlighted the importance of enhancing the facilities, particularly for the elderly and disabled passengers. He stressed the need for wheelchair accessibility and other necessary amenities to be provided adequately.
Furthermore, Harian Metro reported that twin brothers, Mohd Hamdi Mohamed Zain and Mohd Hamdan from Kelantan, have found success in the mobile kiosk manufacturing industry. The pandemic forced them to seek an alternative source of income after closing their IT company in Kuala Lumpur. Guided by YouTube tutorials, they transformed the space behind their house into a temporary workshop and invested RM50,000 of their savings in equipment and machinery to build the kiosks. Their efforts have paid off as they now receive orders from customers nationwide, taking between a month and six weeks to complete each unit, with prices starting at RM15,000.
In other news, singer Tom, also known as Raja Farah Afzal Raja Ikram, expressed her gratitude for quitting smoking after becoming pregnant. Tom, who started smoking at the age of 16, shared on her Instagram Story that she has not smoked in over a week and can no longer tolerate the smell. She discussed the side effects she was experiencing during her pregnancy. Tom and her husband, singer Fuad Rahman, tied the knot on February 26.
Please note that the above articles have been compiled from various vernacular newspapers, including Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese, and Tamil dailies. The paragraphs starting with “>” indicate separate news items within the compilation.
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