Langkawi is a relatively a very safe place to visit, but does have some of the problems that come with being a developing area.  Because there is a great contrast of wealthy tourists and poor locals, petty theft does occur.  This shouldn’t avoid a trip to this tranquil island, but certain precautions is best be taken in order to ensure safe visit. 

            Petty crime does occur, rarely,  and visitors should take certain precautions.  Don’t carry around large amounts of money, and avoid wearing expensive jewelry or looking flashy.  Drawing un-needed attention to one’s self is never a good idea.  Try blending into the crowd instead of sticking out. 

            Valuables should never be left unattended at the beach.  Even leaving irreplaceable items in rooms is not a wise decision.  Instead, see if a security lock box is available.  If not, store the valuables with the accommodation’s front desk, but make sure to obtain an itemized receipt before leaving the valuables behind.

             Langkawi is generally safe but common sense should be used. 

            There are limited medical facilities available in Langkawi and most serious situations require emergency evacuation, which is very expensive. The nearest large hospital is one hour by ferry away and located at Alor Star. In serious emergencies a helicopter is used.

            In the case of passport went missing, contact the local police and then the national embassy that issues the passport.  There are no foreign embassies on Langkawi, as most are located on the mainland of Malaysia, mainly in KL.