Design of GUI - Peng Xiang Nan

Description on the individual ideation of the link

As present idea and for the introduction for langkawi island is to present the history of 

theirs. Basically, I would use time line to describe how langkawi island came about, 

through this, a hope that viewer can know more about the langkawi island.

 

Objective of the link

The objective of this link is to let people know the traffic information of langkawi

 island. To get viewers to get to more interest with langkawi island so that 

information can be share among each other.

On the left hand side, there is a side bar, where it can link it to home, and all the 

various subtopics. on the right hand side, where it can link some video and process. 

In the middle, there will be attachment of various pictures or flash to show the

langkawi island . 

The main one will be clothing and then comes down to three links which is

 ‘flight ticket’, ‘hotel’, and ‘restaurant’. Below all of the sub links, there will

 be too more links for each of the sub links which is ‘gallery’ and ‘links’.

  

Objective for our topic

Group Name : Wonderland

Topic : Langkawi

Group Members :

          Ma Yao   (leader)     1081120715     

             Sabrina Novel           1081108771                

         Xiang Nan Peng         1081197106             

Objectives

1. To introduce Langkawi island and attract potential travellers.

2. To provide a comprehensive travel guide to travellers who come to langkawi.

A brief description on the topic<Langkawi Island> that will be developed and reason.

We decided to choose Langkawi as our topic.The reason we choose Langkawi is because Langkawi is one of the most famous places in Malaysia for travellers. Every year so many visitors come here and they need to have a good guide website for their vacation.

Langkawi comprises a group of 99 tropical islands lying off the north-western coast of Peninsular Malaysia, about 30 km from Kuala Perlis and 51 km from Kuala Kedah on the mainland. The main island is popularly known as Pulau Langkawi. The islands are blessed with an intriguing heritage of fabulous myths and legends of ogres and gigantic birds, warriors and fairy princesses, battles and romance. As a natural paradise, the islands are perhaps unmatched anywhere else in Southeast Asia.

With a geological history dating back 500 million odd years, the islands contain unique rock formations that stir the imagination and baffle the mind. Numerous caves with their stunning stalactites and stalagmites, taunt theadventurous to unravel their ancient secrets.

Fine beaches offer sun-filled days of complete relaxation. The clear emerald waters around the islands provide numerous opportunities for a host of water sports and recreational activities. The enchanting marine life beneath the waters of Langkawi's islands also beckon diving enthusiasts.

  

Demographics of the end-user/target audience profile

We are focus on the travellers all around the world who need detailed introduction and guide during their vacation on the island.

Subtopics

1 Introduction of the culture and history of Langkawi.

2.introduction of amazing activities on the island that the visitors can experiense.

3.Introduction of famous places on the islands.

3 Useful traffic imformation to travellers such as flight tickets,the location of hotels and restaurants and so on.

Subtopic for each group member:

Ma Yao(leader) - Introduction of the culture and history of Langkawi.

   

Sabrina Novel - introduction of amazing activities on the island that the visitors can experiense. 

Mazni Mazlee - Introduction of famous places on the islands.

Xiang Nan Peng - Useful traffic imformation to travellers such as flight tickets,the location of hotels and restaurants and so on.

Traffic imformation to travellers-Peng Xiang Nan

Airline:

Malaysia airlines MAS and Asia airlines from the Air Asia every day from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi flights. There are many flights, just 50 minutes can arrive it, Penang also have flight to langkawi. There is no bus between downtown and airport. so suggest buy the taxi ticket in the airport, the fee is RM10.

Train:

By train from Kuala Lumpur to Alor Setar and Perlis of Yalao Arua and then sit taxi or bus to the city of Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis and then take the fast ferry to Langkawi.

Road:

Kuala Lumpur luxurious bus company has a NICE and PLUS LINER, the bus station in Kuala Lumpur train station, PUDU RAYA motor station have dozens of the bus company. The bus to Penang 4 hours ,the luxury bus fare is 45 ringgit, or to achiest KEDAH state and PERLIS about six hours, then change to the ferry.

Boating:

There are have speed boat from the Perils, Kedah, penang and ShaTun to langkawi in addition to the langkawi from Penang’s 2 hours, other place take only 1 hour can arrive in langkawi. Penang organized 8:00 every morning there's a boat langkawi ringgit 35 / one-way, 3-3.5 hours, night to return to 17:30pm. 

Taxi:

There have taxi in the island, short-term 7 ringgit, if you want chartered taxi RM20-25 per hour.

Rent car:

Bicycles, motorcycles, cars can rent. If you are don’t know the road of tourists, and  suggest to charter, white car very clean, good air conditioning, the driver attitude is very good and very polite, they won't pull you to visit sites. Charter the taxi is usually 20 ringgit/hour, but if go north-west mountain, drivers may charge a little higher.

Langkawi hotel:

Langkawi from five star hotel to cheap hotel accommodation, the various grades of choice is very big. Spend RM30 can live to a cheap room with shower, although in the off-season of common room price will be more discounts, but large hotel or high prices, so before the departure, booking good room is very necessary.

The island of accommodation mainly focus on the melon town, and Pantai Kok, Pantai cenang , all of this Pantai area of price is cheaper.

Federal Villa Beach Resort Langkawi is located adjacent to its sister hotel, Holiday Villa Langkawi fronting Pantai Tengah which is one of the finest beaches in Langkawi island. The 3-star hotel is sprawled on four acres of land with a breathtaking view of the sea. It offers 88 well-appointed guest rooms and features in-room coffee/tea making facilities, colour television, self-dialled telephone with IDD service, individually controlled air-conditioning, in room personal safes and private balcony.

Holiday Villa Beach Resort & Spa Langkawi, is situated on one of the island's finest stretch of beach, Pantai Tengah. A picturesque beach resort boasting of a large swimming pool with open air jacuzzi, an indoor pool for ladies and a relaxation SPA. It is designed to cater to leisure, incentive and conference markets. Features 258 luxurious sea-facing guest rooms and suites with private balconies. All rooms feature modern guest amenities expected of a first class international hotel.

Restaurant in the langkawi:

There are many seafood restaurant on the roadside, you can got cheap price and have a good taste!

Barn thai: maybe this is the first built in the mangrove restaurant in the world. There are 450 meters wood bridge into the ancient mangrove forest. The thai food is the main dishes, also have the malay dishes. On the back of restaurant there have a river, Monkeys are not afraid of the people in the river ran to the jump.

Per capita consumption: 50 ringgit.

THE CULTURE&HISTORY OF LANGKAWI — Ma Yao

Culture of Langkawi

                                 

      The culture of Langkawi in greatly influenced by the large number of eagles inhabiting the island.  This can be seen in both the name (whose root word is “helang”, meaning eagle) and the large statue of an eagle in the city center. 

      Thailand was for a brief period during the early 20th century in control of Langkawi.  Even though this was only for a short while, the Thai culture is still very prevalent in the area.  There are many Thai restaurants and loads of architectural sights influenced by the Siamese culture.  

      For most of Langkawi’s history, the area was very laid back and life flowed at a slow pace.  Although the island has succumb to modernization, this easy going vibe can still be sensed in the local atmosphere.  In fact, many of the local families living on the island still survive on traditional means, fishing and farming. 

     The tourist scene can be very different than the local cultural scene.  Many resorts on the island now cater to the wealthiest of the world’s tourists, offering luxuries unimaginable to many of the islands inhabitants. 

     The landscape of the island is very beautiful, with lush green jungles and beautiful sand beaches.  Perhaps the perfect visit to Langkawi includes both the new (resort living) and the old (local culture and attitudes).  

Langkawi Food and Fruit Fiesta
While the Langkawi Food and Fruit Fiesta is not representative of any one cultural group, the yearly week-long celebration in July is a feast for the senses for foodies from all cultures and should not be missed.

 

During the fiesta, the island of Langkawi is transformed into a gastronomical paradise, with many local markets, cooking competitions, and street food from all cultures: both Eastern and Western.  The highlight of this celebration is an array of fresh and exotic fruit brought in from all climates for newcomers to try.  There is often so much food that it is impossible for one person to try everything, and a multi-day visit is worthwhile for all!

History of Langkawi

The legendary island of Langkawi that comprises of 99 islands has stirred the imagination of innumerable people who have taken keen interest in the history of the land.
The land which presently belongs to the Malaysia's Kedah state has innumerous legends and folk tales associated with it.
Origin of the name
The name Langkawi can be divide into two parts that includes 'Lang' and 'Kawi'. The word 'Lang' comes from the Malaya word 'Helang' which means eagle. In the past days the land was a home to innumerable eagles. 'Kawi' is the Sanskrit word for marble, which is found in excess in this part of Malaysia. Both these words together joined to form the word 'Helangkawi' which ultimately became as Langkawi.
Another reference found in the book of Tun Mohamed Zahir's named 'The Legends of Langkawi' refers that the place got its name from the twin words 'Langka' and 'Wi'. While the former means beauty in Sanskrit, the latter stands for innumerable. As such the word actually stands to signify many beautiful islands.

Langkasuka kingdom
Langkawi is believed to have its relation to the kingdom of Langkasuka which has its connections with the Malaya 'negeri alang kah suka'. Though scanty record can be found wit regards to the origin of the dynasty, a Chinese Liang dynasty records states that the kingdom of Langgasu had its origin in the 1st century AD.
The capital of the kingdom is located in the foothills of the Kedah Peak. Popular belief is that the kingdom came to existence when the Hindu king Bagatta paid a tribute to the Chinese king.

Mahsuri

                                  Many acknowledge Mahsuri to be the sole reason for the success of Langkawi. As known from the legend the rule of Sultan Abdullah Mukarram Shah II saw the arrival of a man named Pandak Maya. After eating some magical grain his wife gave birth to a beautiful daughter who was named as Mahsuri. But after marrying Mat Deris, the son of the chief of Langkawi, she was accused of adultery. False accusations led her to the death bed.
It is believed that when she was stabbed white blood gushed out just to prove her innocence. As such the land was cursed. To counter it a mausoleum was erected and the family was welcomed back to the island.

Siamese attack
The years following Mahsuri's death saw the Siamese attack the land in 1821. In order to fight the enemies Dato Kerma ordered the burning of a village granary, remnants of which are still present today. This incident was succeeded by a host of misfortunes that fell on the land.

British rule
After the Sultan of Kedah ruled for a long time the land came under the British rule for a brief spell of time during the colonial period. The Anglo- Siamese treaty of 1909 transferred the land to the British who retained as rulers till Langkawi achieved its independence.

Thai monarchy
When the bloody World War II was continuing, Langkawi came under the control of Thai influence. When the war ended the land was resided by a large number pf pirates who find the forests of the land an excellent hide-out.

Recent developments
Progress till the 1970s was to a limited extend. In the mid 1980s when the land was relieved of its curses of seven generation, the government took special promotional plans and programmers to promote the place as a popular tourist destination.
Today boasts of its modern infrastructure and advanced technology that are a major driving force of the land.

Though the land has been relieved of its curses, the legends and the tales associated with the land shall continue ever to fascinate the people.