Langkawi to be rebranded as cosmetic tourism island

KUAH, Langkawi: Langkawi will be rebranded as a cosmetic-tourism destination with the development of the Langkawi Cosmetic Island, that is similar to the Loire Valley in France, to woo more tourists from the higher income group.
State religion, tourism, heritage and public works committee chairman Datuk Mohd Rawi Abd Hamid (pix) said so far 600 acres of land, involving RM200 million in investment, has been identified in Kampung Ulu Melaka for the project.
It would have a research and development centre, a factory, sales centre and a herbal cultivation centre, he said.
The centre hopes to attract world renowned cosmetics producers of various brands to set up their branches and produce their products fully in Langkawi.
Mohd Rawi, who is also Ayer Hangat state assemblyman, said the location's selection was made based on advice of the Science, Technology and Innovations Ministry in collaboration with BioTech Corporation.
The project would create about 5,000 job opportunities within five years, he added.
Meanwhile, at the official opening of St Regis Hotel here on Sunday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak had said a cosmetics centre would be developed in Langkawi and called for its planning to be carried out in a creative manner. — Bernama