LANGKAWI, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The federal government has been urged to pay special attention to Langkawi in Budget 2027 by providing targeted measures and allocations to address the sluggishness in the tourism sector and to boost the income of tourism operators as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on the resort island.
General : Budget 2027: Langkawi Needs New Boost To Revitalise Economy
Budget 2027, Langkawi, SMEs, tourism, duty-free
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- Non-governmental organisation Anak Muda MADANI Kedah chairman Datuk Zuraidi Rahim said that a new injection is urgently needed to help revive Langkawi's economic activities, which heavily relies on the tourism sector.
- "I hope the Prime Minister, who is also the Finance Minister, can give attention to this issue because the Langkawi tourism sector is greatly affected," he said when met after the Santai Bersama Anak Muda Langkawi programme here today.
- Zuraidi said Budget 2027 also needs to take into account the needs of the fishing community in Langkawi by increasing assistance to enable them to repair boats and replace damaged engines.
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