вЂњWe won't know if there is a possible lockdown in the future so we are taking advantage of the travel bubble now for a short break. В© Provided by Malay MailДЇor Dylan Chan, 30, taking a short holiday after months under lockdown was important for his mental health. We were lucky enough to get the first flight out to the island,вЂќ he said, declining to give a name.Дylan Chan, 30, who was travelling with a college friend, said they were taking advantage of the travel bubble as a much-needed getaway was crucial for their mental health. вЂњMy friends and I tried our luck by booking several other flights to see which one we will get. вЂњWe are so excited to get out of the city for a few days, just to experience a new environment and most importantly, seeing LangkawiвЂ™s blue waters. The 36-year-old related that her companion was so stoked for the trip that she made sure she was at the airport early even though their departure is only in the afternoon.ДЄnother traveller heading to Langkawi told Malay Mail he and his friends counted themselves lucky to get on AirAsiaвЂ™s first flight today as they had tried to book several other flights. Khadijah Riza Atiq speaks to Malay Mail during an interview at KLIA2, Sepang September 16, 2021. This way we can do our bit to help the local economy there while we are on a short holiday,вЂќ she said, her excitement palpable even underneath her face mask. вЂњMy friend and I decided to travel now and take advantage of all the travel promotion that is being advertised on the island. Khadijah Riza Atiq who works in the financial sector said she was taking the opportunity to enjoy the plethora of travel promotions to the island with her friend.

While it is advisable for passengers to arrive three hours before their scheduled flight, some travellers came more than four hours earlier. With today being a public holiday, many of the travellers appeared packed to spend an extended weekend on the island. Couples were largely seen carrying only backpacks. Most of the group travellers were seen sporting only one carry-on baggage and one small luggage possibly to check-in. There were few families spotted with child adolescent-age or younger children. Many travellers at the airport appeared to be couples, groups of friends and families travelling with their college-going children and dressed casually for their beach getaway. They had bought tickets for AirAsia's first flight of the day from Kuala Lumpur to the island, scheduled to leave at 9.50am. Jackie Koh says he is excited to be travelling with his family for a short weekend holiday to Langkawi. The 51-year-old was waiting his turn to take the required pre-departure Covid-19 test with his wife and 20-year-old son. We want to take this opportunity to enjoy ourselves while we can,вЂќ Jackie Koh told Malay Mail when approached three hours to the departure time. вЂњWe are so excited to finally travel for a short holiday. SEPANG, Sept 16 вЂ• The Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) here was abuzz with the chatter of masked travellers waiting to board the planes that will whisk them to the holiday island of Langkawi this morning.ДЄfter spending months cooped up at home under lockdown, these city dwellers were no doubt excited to fly away and spend a real proper holiday by the sea once more.

Travellers to Langkawi are pictured arriving at KLIA2, Sepang September 16, 2021. MOF confirms higher RM1,000 cap for stamp duty on share purchases В© Provided by Malay Mail

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