Padang Matsirat

The town has had a Dispensary since at least 1938, when it was a British colony; outside dispensaries were common in Malaysia, and they still exist in Georgetown, Penang and other cities;[1] as of 2024, it is served by a modern, indoor medical clinic.

[2] Palau Langkawi has numerous ecotourism resorts; the airport near Padang Masirat makes it a transit hub.

[3] Legend has it that the area’s prosperity was thwarted by the curse of Mahsuri, a woman who was executed unjustly, for seven generations until the late 20th century.

[4] Lonely Planet recommends visiting the area for their spicy Malaysian cuisine.

[4][8] Langkawi International Airport is the main access point; there is a tourist agency open until the last arrival.