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Futurise And LADA Team Up To Cultivate A Thriving Cyclotourism Landscape In Langkawi

Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia -- 11 March 2022 -- Futurise Sdn Bhd (Futurise) and Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) earlier today held a panel discussion titled “Supporting a Clear Policy for Cyclotourism”, signalling their partnership to boost cycling tourism (cyclotourism) in Langkawi through a regulatory framework initiative to kick off the major milestone.

The panel discussion was aimed at identifying current regulatory hurdles such as safety, tax and logistics, digital adoption plans and technological challenges to assist Langkawi in its digital transformation journey.

Moderated by Mohamad Zuhri Abd Rashid, Tourism Division Department at LADA, the panel discussion was participated by Ts. Gs. Azzuhana binti Roslan, Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS), Sharul Bin Mat Ripin, Marine Department Malaysia, Lina Azlina Binti Ibrahim, Customs Superintendent - Division Head, Langkawi International Airport and Raziman Ishak, Kelab Basikal Lasak 99 Langkawi.

The pandemic has caused a shift in the way people travel and their leisure pursuits. There has since been a resurgence of the use of bicycles for mobility and has become a popular choice. Today, people tend to opt for cycling tours, causing a boom in the bicycle tourism industry.

The pandemic has caused a shift in the way people travel and their leisure pursuits. There has since been a resurgence of the use of bicycles for mobility and has become a popular choice. Today, people tend to opt for cycling tours, causing a boom in the bicycle tourism industry.

Nasaruddin bin Abdul Muttalib, Chief Executive Officer of Langkawi Development Authority (LADA) was quoted as saying, “LADA always welcomes efforts and suggestions in buttressing Cyclotourism on this island. Langkawi has been well known as the main hub for organising world-class cycling events such as Le Tour de Langkawi and IRONMAN Malaysia. Aside from benefiting the local community with economic spillover, these events also promote healthy lifestyle and allows cycling enthusiasts to indulge in the island’s beauty and lushness of nature. Feedbacks received from the Regtalk Cyclotourism @ Langkawi Programme will be carefully examined and considered in making the success of Cyclotourism here a reality. LADA will be collaborating with all stakeholders to ensure that this island is identified as the leading Cyclotourism destination in Malaysia’s tourism industry.”

The regulatory framework will delve into solutions around safety and logistics that are currently stymying Langkawi’s cyclotourism potential. The framework will allow for the necessary access and exchange of conversations and information between tourism and non-tourism administrations at different levels, the private sector, academia, industry players, entrepreneurs and the local community to achieve accurate and informed decision making that will contribute to the creation of a conducive cyclotourism landscape in Langkawi.

The regulatory framework will delve into solutions around safety and logistics that are currently stymying Langkawi’s cyclotourism potential. The framework will allow for the necessary access and exchange of conversations and information between tourism and non-tourism administrations at different levels, the private sector, academia, industry players, entrepreneurs and the local community to achieve accurate and informed decision making that will contribute to the creation of a conducive cyclotourism landscape in Langkawi.

Rosihan Zain, Chief Executive Officer of Futurise said in his opening speech: “Langkawi’s unmatched cultural, natural and gastronomic appeal along with its many other inherent attributes makes Langkawi a prime destination for cyclotourism. Taking a cue from European and Latin American countries that have become famous destinations through the cyclotourism concept, if married with innovative solutions and new technology implementations, Langkawi holds vast potential to be a prime destination for cyclotourism. Futurise will work hand in hand with LADA in ensuring we mould Langkawi into a thriving cyclotourism destination through the regulatory framework.”

Rosihan Zain, Chief Executive Officer of Futurise said in his opening speech: “Langkawi’s unmatched cultural, natural and gastronomic appeal along with its many other inherent attributes makes Langkawi a prime destination for cyclotourism. Taking a cue from European and Latin American countries that have become famous destinations through the cyclotourism concept, if married with innovative solutions and new technology implementations, Langkawi holds vast potential to be a prime destination for cyclotourism. Futurise will work hand in hand with LADA in ensuring we mould Langkawi into a thriving cyclotourism destination through the regulatory framework.”

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About Futurise

Futurise is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cyberview Sdn Bhd under the Ministry of Finance, that plays an active role as the Public Policy Advisor to Ministries and industries in shaping Malaysia for the Future Economy.

The company has been mandated by the Malaysian Government to lead the National Regulatory Sandbox initiative to expedite regulatory intervention, deploy innovation and technology solutions and establish new innovation ecosystems.

The NRS provides a forward-looking approach to regulation, allowing minimal barriers by creating a controlled regulatory testing environment. This initiative will also help the Government better understand the importance of the impact of technology for economic growth and human capital development based on the principle of ‘data-driven policy intervention’.

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About LADA

The company has been mandated by the Malaysian Government to lead the National Regulatory Sandbox initiative to expedite regulatory intervention, deploy innovation and technology solutions and establish new innovation ecosystems.

Follow LADA website & social media for updates:

Website: https://www.lada.gov.my/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/langkawi_lada
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LangkawiDevelo1
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For more information, please contact

Azrita Kadir
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