text: In the far north , Pulau Penang is both holiday destination and commercial center , while closer to the border with Thailand , Pulau Langkawi is the newest resort destination for those in search of white sands and gentle seas .
  
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  Pulau Penang located in the far north , is both a holiday destination and a commercial center , in addition to being closer to the border with Thailand , Pulau Langkawi is the newest resort destination .