Dossier
Langkawi
Coverage of Langkawi in the Nexus archive.
- How Malaysia’s Langkawi became a paradise for smugglers
Langkawi, a duty-free Malaysian archipelago marketed as a tropical paradise, is highlighted for its smuggling activities due to its proximity to Thailand's Koh Tarutao. Small boats frequently cross the 8km open water between the two locations, raising concerns about unregulated movement.