{
  "id": 12371818,
  "title": "Insya-Allah LTdL masuk Langkawi semula tahun depan, kata Taufiq",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/insya-allah-ltdl-masuk-langkawi-semula-tahun-depan-kata-taufiq-12371818",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T11:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/10/06/insya-allah-ltdl-masuk-langkawi-semula-tahun-depan-kata-taufiq"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Taufiq Johari, the Minister of Youth and Sports, expressed his intention to revive the Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) race in Langkawi next year. However, this year's LTdL could not make it to the island due to budget constraints, which included high transportation costs. He informed the Kedah state government about the financial limitations that prevented the event from reaching Langkawi. Taufiq vowed that next year, they would make every effort to return to Langkawi and ensure that the Langkawi MP is part of the LTdL. Suhaimi Abdullah (PN-Langkawi), during the debate on the 2026 Sports Development Amendment (Pindaan) Bill, had asked Taufiq to bring back LTdL to Langkawi next year. Suhaimi expressed his disappointment when the race failed to include Langkawi in its itinerary, even though the event is closely associated with the island. Taufiq acknowledged that the budget approval for this year's LTdL was delayed due to several technical factors at the Cabinet level. The government also took steps to cut costs related to the Hormuz Strait escort and other factors. He explained that the decision not to include Langkawi was primarily due to the exorbitant transportation costs. Taufiq emphasized that Langkawi holds great potential as a sports venue, including hosting the SEA Games 2027 sailing events. He reiterated that Langkawi offers various sporting facilities, including hosting sailing events. Therefore, they aim to position Langkawi as a 'sport tourism' destination to ensure its continued growth and development. The LTdL race took place from September 27 to October 4, involving eight stages that traversed eight states across the Peninsula, covering a total distance of 1,258.5km. The race started with the journey from Shah Alam to Kampar on September 27, and concluded with the final stage passing through Muar and Putrajaya on Sunday.",
  "summary": "Menteri belia dan sukan berkata usaha akan dilakukan selepas LTdL tahun ini tidak memasuki Langkawi kerana kekangan bajet termasuk kos pengangkutan tinggi.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Insya-Allah LTdL masuk Langkawi semula tahun depan, kata Taufiq",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/insya-allah-ltdl-masuk-langkawi-semula-tahun-depan-kata-taufiq",
        "published": "2026-10-06T11:05:37.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}