KUALA LUMPUR: Preparation for the Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) needs to begin immediately to ensure the smooth running of the prestigious race taking place in less than six months.

The Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF) president Datuk Amarjit Singh Gill said they will hold discussions with the Youth and Sports Ministry and the National Sports Council (NSC) as the organisers in the near future, including finalising the list of international teams to be invited.