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Langkawi
Imported Western food products are available from
several outlets, to satisfy any craving you might have, and the prices
are quite reasonable due to Langkawi's duty-free status. The selection
of vegetables from the island's markets is limited, given that little
produce is grown here and must come from the mainland. Good bread
is hard to find.
Supermarkets
Teow Soon Huat
Probably the best supermarket on the island, with large section devoted
to housewares. Good selection of liquor, beer and wine at good prices.
Department store upstairs.
Samudra
Reasonably good supermarket in the Langkawi Fair shopping mall, a
short walk from the ferry terminal on the road to Kuah. Handy if staying
at Royal Langkawi Yacht Club marina. Decent selection of liquor, beer
and wine though prices a little higher than elsewhere. Mall has usual
variety of shops, McDonald's, Internet cafe.
PL Soon Huat
Supermarket about 800 metres from main intersection in Matsirat on
road to Kuah. Small section next to checkout devoted to imported foods.
Next door is a bulk wholesaler where cases of beer can be purchased
very cheaply.
Fresh markets
The main market in Kuah is at the intersection of Jalan Persiaran
Mutiara and the road to Tiara Hotel. Not a great selection of fruit
and vegetables, but enough to get by. Better if you come early. Open
daily.
Also, there's a good night market on the road to ferry
terminal, with produce and prepared foods. If in Matsirat, go east
from the main intersection, rather than toward Kuah, and across the
bridge where there is a small market with a limited selection of fruits
and vegetables.
On Friday mornings, a vegetable stall is briefly set
up at the Rebak ferry landing. Ferry ride from Rebak is free. Bring
sharp elbows.
Specialty foods
Chop Sun Chuan
Good supply of excellent frozen meats and block cheese from New Zealand
and Australia, turkeys from USA. Also butter and lots of imported
packaged foods. Very friendly and helpful. 29 Jalan Pandak Mayah 4
in central Kuah. Call Lian at 966 7333.
McPhee Produce
Variety of fruits and vegetables imported from Australia. Family has
its own market garden in Western Australia, the produce flown direct
to Langkawi twice weekly, arriving 30 hours after being picked. Also
has imported meat (portioned and vacuum packed), cheese, yoghurt,
fruit juice, fresh herbs, and packaged food. Primary business is supplying
better hotels, but yacht crew welcomed and some items stocked just
for them, including used books. Airport area, about 300 metres north
of turnoff to Langkasuka Boat Club. Call or fax 955 6063, after hours
955 1796, mobile 012 478 5508, email tmass@pc.jaring.my.
Lucky Frozen
Imported meats, cheese, butter, ice cream and milk. Selection varies.
West end of Matsirat, just before the turnoff to airport. Call 955
6323.
Water and ice
Tap water is safe to drink and ice safe to eat. Block ice sometimes
hard to find. In Kuah, if standing in front of Pier Restaurant, walk
right, past main traffic lights. On left side of road, about two-thirds
of the way down the block, turn left down a narrow footpath where
you will find a small ice factory that sells block ice.
Fuel
Fuel docks at Langkawi Yacht Club and Rebak Marina sell diesel. Fuel
dock at Pantai Kok Marina has diesel and petrol.
Copying
SK Intertrade
Friendly family-run shop stocks a selection of local and regional
charts for copying, or bring your own. Copies and binds books and
manuals. Courtesy flags. Name cards. At 8 Jalan Pandak Mayah 1, in
central Kuah, same road as Bayview Hotel. Call 966 7778 or Sameer
on mobile 012 489 2326.
Laundry
Self-service laundries at both Langkawi Yacht Club and Rebak marinas,
and at Langkasuka Boat Club. A laundry is also planned at new Pantai
Kok Marina.
Ham radio test
Twice a year, usually April and November, ham licence tests are given
by qualified hams. US test, for which you need a US mailing address.
Contact Karen Sheedy at email karenterry@uplands.org or yacht Dunyazad
at Rebak Marina.
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