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KEDAH
Visitors’ Directory 2020
Melange of Ancient
History, Nature,
Urbanity
KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020
2 KEDAH
Where you’ll find more than meets the mind...
KEDAH
4 SEKAPUR SIREH JUNJUNG
Chief Minister of Kedah
SEKAPUR SIREH
Kedah State Secretary
CONTENTS
Where you’ll find
State Executive Councilor
Champion, Tourism Productivity Nexus
more than meets the mind... 12
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ABOUT TOURISM PRODUCTIVITY NEXUS (TPN)
WELCOME TO KUALA MUDA
Map of Kuala Muda
16 KUALA MUDA ATTRACTIONS
Merdeka Beach
Merbok River Nature Activities
Tanjung Dawai Seaside Town
Carnivall Water Theme Park
Lembah Bujang & Sungai Batu Archaeological Sites
Laman Fig Suhanis Strawberry Farm
Taman Jubli Perak (Silver Jubilee Park)
Tupah Recreational Park
Sungai Petani Historic Centre
24 KEDAH CUISINE AND A CUPPA
Food Trails
Passes to the Pasars
28 KUALA MUDA EXPERIENCES IN GREAT PACKAGES
31 COMPANY LISTINGS
33 ACCOMMODATION
36 ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Location & Transportation
Getting Around
Getting to Langkawi
Useful Contact Numbers
Tips for Visitors
Essential Malay Phrases You’ll Need in Malaysia
Making Your Stay Nice - Local Etiquette and Advice
Malaysia at a Glance
No place in the world has a combination of This is Kedah, the oldest existing kingdom in 46 KEDAH CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2020
these features: a tranquil tropical paradise
laced with idyllic islands and beaches framed
Southeast Asia.
48 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
by mystical hills and mountains, filled with Now Kedah invites the world to discover all 50 EMERGENCIES
natural and cultural wonders amidst vibrant her treasures from unique flora and fauna to
cities or villages of verdant paddy fields, delicious dishes, from diverse experiences 51 MPC OFFICES
all cradled in a civilisation based on proven in local markets and museums to the
history with archaeological site evidence coolest waterfalls and even crazy outdoor
going back three millennia in an ancient adventures.
environment of geological formations from
over 500 million years! Because Kedah has it all!
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SekapurSireh Junjung
A Special Message from Kedah Menteri Besar
Welcome to Kedah Darul Aman!
Kedah, in the north of Peninsular Malaysia, is a magnificent state.
It is indeed full of wonders, some of which are already known
worldwide such as our jewel and pride, the Langkawi archipelago,
while so many treasures on the Kedah mainland are only now
being discovered by the world at large.
You too must discover Kedah’s pristine nature, unique culture,
scrumptious cuisine and more in every corner. This Kedah
Directory 2020 is just one but good way to start your Kedah
adventure. Then if you need more information, just get in touch
with us as per listed contacts. I assure you Kedahans are among
the friendliest of Malaysians and will always be happy to help you
in whatever way in your stay.
After all we have proven in our history of 2500 years as a
geopolitical entity that Kedah has shared so much with the
region and even the world and will proudly continue do so. This
is in line with the concept and policy of shared prosperity that
our Prime Minister of Malaysia, The Right Honourable Tun Dr.
Mahathir Muhamad has put in place for the whole nation. You
will see this in even local policies of strengthening the state’s
local folk in their networking in socio-economic activities and
so on, which encompasses local tourism and the environment as
well for sustainability.
So, be assured that your visit to Kedah will enrich not only
your personal life experiences but is also a part of the shared
prosperity that we practice.
Have a memorable stay in Kedah.
DATO’ SERI UTAMA HJ. MUKHRIZ TUN MAHATHIR.,
DMK., SPMK., SJMK., DHMS., DSNS., SSS., JP.
Pantai Cenang
Chief Minister of Kedah Darul Aman
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Sekapur Sireh 1
Foreword by the Kedah State Secretary
A warm Selamat Datang to Kedah!
I’m thrilled that you’re reading my state’s Visitors’ Directory 2020,
which was prepared especially for valued travellers such as
yourself.
Kedah is indeed Malaysia’s most unique state, and I say that not
just because I am the State Secretary but the facts speak for
themselves. We have the oldest known civilisational history and
archaeological site, Sungai Batu, not just in Malaysia but in all
Southeast Asia. And we have a geological landscape and rock
formation history of over 500 million years!
But more than our fascinating history as an ancient kingdom,
Kedah has so many other special heritage features be they
natural, cultural, culinary, recreational and more. Even our
northern dialect of Malay is unique in the Malay Archipelago. As
visitors, you will be mesmerised by our endless wonders.
But most of all it is our people, the Kedahans, who are always
friendly and ever welcoming to all visitors to partake of our
treasures, culture and lifestyle. In line with the spirit of shared
prosperity, we want everyone to have a stake in and share the
well-being of tourism; from villagers to venue or business owners
and even to all visitors themselves.
Kedah’s pie is big, so to speak and there’s more than enough for
everyone when enjoyed responsibly and sustainably - and that is
what shared prosperity is about.
So again, on behalf of the government and people of this ancient
sultanate yet modern state of Kedah - we welcome you. Do come
to visit us in 2020 and even beyond.
Sincerely,
DATO’ PADUKA AMMAR BIN DATO’ SHAIKH MAHMOOD NAIM
Pantai Pasir Tengkorak Langkawi DPSS., DSDK., JSD., SSS., AMK., AMN., BCK.
Kedah State Secretary
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Sekapur Sireh 2
Foreword by the State Executive Councilor
2020 will be the best year ever to visit our unique state of Kedah,
as part of Visit Malaysia Year (VMY2020).
I can assure you, our cherished visitors, that all of us in Kedah
are laying out the proverbial red carpet for you to partake not
just of a visit, but to experience the shared prosperity that’s part
of the vision of Malaysia’s own Kedah-born Prime Minister, Tun
Mahathir Mohamad.
We have many new attractions and packages to complement
the popular old. Some things are newly rediscovered such as
previously forgotten but fantastic caves or trails, while many
others are our once-hidden heritage treasures newly introduced
to the world be they natural or cultural and even both.
Be rest assured that Kedah offers exciting things in store for
every kind of visit and visitor, be it for an individual explorer, a
special travel group, a romantic getaway or a family staycation.
Just dig a little, beginning with this booklet, and you will find
what you seek in Kedah, the gem of Malaysia.
Selamat datang, na!
Sincerely,
YB ASMIRUL ANUAR BIN ARIS
Youth & Sport, Tourism, Art &
Culture and Entrepreneur Development
Langkawi
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Sekapur Sireh 3
A word of Welcome by Champion
Selamat Datang all friends from all corners of Earth, not just to
Malaysia but especially to Kedah.
Kedah is indeed a special place in terms of history, geography,
nature, adventure, culture, cuisine and everything in between.
And this Visitors’ Directory 2020, will help you discover why and
how this ancient yet modern Sultanate of Kedah has so much to
offer.
As the designated Champion of the Tourism Productivity Nexus
of Malaysia, I am particularly focused on ensuring that our
tourism sector is not only productive, but also inclusive for all
stakeholders and most important, sustainably so. For Kedah,
this means that visitors like yourself will not only enjoy your
stay in this lovely state, but also be assured that your visit brings
benefits to the local people and moreover when you come back
here anytime later, you and the local people can still reap the
same benefits or even more. Plus we also help educate our
people on environmental awareness with long-term business
productivity. That’s sustainability!
This is all in line with the idea and advocacy of Shared Prosperity,
which is a core of our record-holding Prime Minister Tun
Mahathir Muhamad’s vision for Malaysia, where everything from
agriculture to industry to tourism mutually feeds and sustains
each other. For Kedah, you can see this in even little things such
as Kedah tour packages which weave in different places or
activities to give you, our visitor, a mix of memorable experiences
of Kedah, while sharing honest income for many local folks.
So be assured that we are working for everyone’s well-being,
from yourself as our valued guest to all stakeholders and that
includes our beautiful environment.
Enjoy Kedah!
UZAIDI UDANIS
Champion
Tourism Productivity Nexus, Malaysia
Sedim Rainforest Resort
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ABOUT TOURISM
PRODUCTIVITY
NEXUS (TPN)
Tourism Productivity Nexus (TPN) is an industry- T3: Enable product owners to review pricing
led establishment under the purview of Malaysia system of sites
Productivity Corporation (MPC). Established as
part of Malaysia Productivity Blueprint (MPB), T4: Review industry standards and
TPN serves as the one-stop centre which assists regulations with industry’s input
enterprises to boost productivity, increase
innovation, and capture growth opportunities. T5: Align marketing strategy on targeted
TPN champions various initiatives with the aim tourist segments
to facilitate growth and increase productivity
at the national, sectoral, and enterprise level, as Initiatives spearheaded by TPN are in
follows: collaboration with major stakeholders, in the
government and industry, especially with the
T1: Strengthen collaboration efforts between Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC),
industry and academia to match industry Tourism Malaysia and Malaysia Tourism Council
needs (MTC) with the objective to grow businesses
especially those of the small and medium
T2: Establish a certification / accreditation enterprises and micro-companies.
programme for tourist sites to boost
tourist volume and improve service
delivery
For more information please visit our productivity portal at
wayup.my
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MAP OF KUALA MUDA
Welcome to
Kuala Muda district has an envious mix of
records. It now has Kedah’s biggest city,
Sungai Petani, that almost rivals Penang’s
George Town in vibrancy. It also has some of
the oldest archaeological and architectural
remains in Malaysia in its Bujang Valley.
In fact it boasts Southeast Asia’s oldest
civilisational site at Sungai Batu, an ancient
iron-smelting industrial centre dating back
to the 6th century BC. Besides these, it
also still has natural treasures such as the
Merbok River basin with the world’s richest
mangrove forest species diversity, and one
of the only oyster breeding farms as well.
And all these are located within the great
prehistoric geological area of Jerai Geopark
(which it shares with Yan district), boasting
various unique rockery and landscape
formations up to 500 million years old that
culminate in Mount Jerai itself, at over
1200m high the tallest mountain and a
historic mariner’s landmark in Malaysia’s
northern coast.
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MERBOK RIVER
NATURE ACTIVITIES
Much of Kuala Muda’s nature attractions are
A T T R A C T I O N S along the Merbok River. Among them is the
virgin mangrove forest which is special in
that it contains the world’s highest diversity
of mangrove species in one location. Boat
tours can be taken from the Semeling Jetty
Complex, where there is also an example of
a mangrove charcoal-making brick igloo or
‘gok’ and a good nature-geological museum.
The area is in fact part of Jerai Geopark
that celebrates the region’s prehistoric rock
landscape formed over 500 million years ago
and can be seen today. Just upstream from
the Jetty is a traditional ‘langgai’ fish trap of
MERDEKA a type that is rare in the world. Elsewhere
along Merbok River, oyster cultivation is also
BEACH found.
Famous partly due to its Malay name Pantai
Merdeka meaning ‘Independence Beach’, it TANJUNG DAWAI
SEASIDE TOWN
is also the closest beach to Sungai Petani city
about a half-hour away. You get beautiful
views of the coast and back to Mount Jerai,
Kedah’s historic landmark. This place is
popular also for local food at the stalls or A bustling fisheries town just half an hour
restaurants, including the delicacy ‘mee from Sungai Petani, Tanjung Dawai is
udang’ or prawn noodle dish that is more popular both with Kedahans and other
associated with Sayak Island and Tanjung Malaysians for several reasons. These
Dawai town across the river, both accessible include its waterfront jetty with boat rides
by boat. Swimming is possible although the to nearby Pantai Merdeka beach and other
beach is naturally a little muddy but clean. destinations, fresh seafood straight from the
Part of the beach has been built-up to control wharf and traditional marine products such
erosion and to have a seaside walkway. as dried and salted or preserved fish. Local
At the foothill of nearby Bukit Penjara cuisine such as ‘mee udang’ (prawn noodles)
are unique red rock formations where and ‘ikan bakar’ (grilled fish) are also must-
fossils have been found dating back 450 eats for visitors, with many making a beeline
million years. There’s also a World War II to the famous Medan Selera Ikan Bakar food
remnant of a British concrete pillbox bunker. centre. For the curious, the LKIM fish landing
Romantic sunset views are a daily given and jetty is the place to catch a glimpse of busy
surrounding resorts or chalets provide good fisherfolk at work when boats come in.
accommodation.
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CARNIVALL WATER LEMBAH BUJANG & SUNGAI
THEME PARK BATU ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES
This is Kedah’s biggest water theme park, Kuala Muda especially the Lembah Bujang
located inside Cinta Sayang Resort which valley is home to some of the oldest historic
is billed as the only integrated resort in sites not just in Malaysia but also in the
northern Malaysia boasting a resort hotel, region. Bujang Valley was dotted with
convention centre, golf course and more. The numerous small ancient ‘candi’ or temples
Carnivall waterpark has four types of water from around the 4th century onwards
slides, a lazy river, children’s pool and even when local Malay folk were either Hindu or
a wall-climbing arena, plus other complete Buddhist adherents before Islam’s arrival.
amenities including food outlets. With a Several candi and period artifacts are
lively ambiance full of mostly local people preserved at the Muzium Arkeologi Lembah
enjoying the recreational water facilities, you Bujang in Merbok. Nearby Sungai Batu is
can feel the friendly Kedah atmosphere in even earlier, dating from at least 535 BC
the park. Team-building, telematch and other and is the oldest known civilisational site in
group or family events are also offered in Southeast Asia. Interestingly it was an iron
Carnivall. processing and exporting centre. It is best to
visit these sites with a knowledgeable guide.
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LAMAN FIG SUHANIS TAMAN JUBLI PERAK
STRAWBERRY FARM (SILVER JUBILEE PARK)
A strange attraction indeed as the two main
plants at this farm are strawberry and fig,
both of which are not native to lowland
tropics like here in coastal Malaysia, but
they grow very well in this locale while they
usually fail elsewhere. It began as a hobby for
the owner but after successfully growing the
plants, it viralled on social media and visitors
started coming by the thousands from near
and far. Today the farm, located at Semeling,
sells up to 80kg of strawberries per day
from about 8500 plants, not to mention
figs and other products on its 1.5 hectare
land. Strawberry and other flavoured juices,
chocolate, ice cream or cakes are available
here.
A perfect place to seek refuge from the
hustle and bustle of Sungai Petani yet barely
5 minutes from the city centre, this tranquil
park has all the basic amenities plus jogging
trail, children’s playground and of course,
nice old big trees. The name marks the 25th
year of then Kedah Sultan Abdul Halim
Muadzam Shah’s reign. Sungai Petani’s main
mosque, Masjid Sultan Mudzaffar Shah is
just beside the park on Jalan Sungai Layar.
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SUNGAI PETANI
HISTORIC
CENTRE
The ‘Jam Besar’ or old Clock Tower on
Jalan Ibrahim marks the historic ‘kilometer
zero’ of Sungai Petani. The city grew from
a crossroads trading town into what is
now the most populous city in Kedah. But
the Clock Tower, built in 1936 to mark
the wedding Silver Jubilee of King George
V and Queen Mary the year before, still
‘dominates’ the feel of the city. A few
colonial era buildings still stand in the area
of Jalan Ibrahim, a main thoroughfare
until today, lined with pre-Independence
shophouses. The Neo-Classical and
Mughal-style old HSBC Bank
building, within view of the Jam
Besar, is another famous
landmark of Sungai Petani.
TUPAH Located within Gunung Jerai Forest Reserve,
Tupah Recreational Park is a 2km stretch
RECREATIONAL
of gushing river with a series of rapids and
low falls gushing into swirling pools. Hence
PARK
the local name Lubuk Tupah, where ‘lubuk’
means ‘whirlpool’. Small roundish gravel
stones, or ‘kelikir’ in Malay, are abundant
on the riverbed. Popular for swimming
and picnicking, there’s also a rock cliff for
climbing enthusiasts, plus a 10km trail that
leads all the way towards Bujang Valley
Archaeology Museum in Merbok.
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Kedah Cuisine
and a Cuppa
‘Mee Udang’ (Prawn Noodle)
Gulai Daging Batang Pisang Beef Noodle Soup
While Kedah shares staple food ingredients such as rice and
noodles with the region, there are recipes so original to the
state until it bears its name. Laksa Kedah is one such
must-try, a fish-based soupy rice noodle dish. For a local
cuppa, try our local coffees such as ‘kopi Kedah’ and
‘kopi Cap Gantang’ and you won’t go wrong.
Kuih Pek Nga Kuih Bunga Pudak Kuih Dangai
Laksa Kedah
Kopi Raga
Kuih Karas Timpan (Lepat Inti)
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FOOD TRAILS PASSES TO THE PASARS
RESTORAN WARUNG MAK NJANG IKAN SELERA DATARAN TSUNAMI Markets are the commercial hearts of communities, and TAMAN KEMPAS
NAIM GULAI SEMILANG BAKAR Kota Kuala Muda
F54, Jalan Tanjung Dawai Kampung Tanjung Dawai Kompleks Memorial Tsunami
no less so in the ‘pasars’ around Kuala Muda. There are Jalan Kempas
Kampung Sungai Pial 08500 Kota Kuala Muda Selera Dataran Tsunami two basic types, Pasar Malam are night variety markets 6pm – 12am – Friday
08110 Bedong, Kedah Darul Aman Kedah Darul Aman 1-4, 08500 Kota Kuala Muda from evening to around elevenish PM, and Pasar Tani are
facebook.com/naimgulaisembilang Tel: +6013-492 2188 Kedah Darul Aman agricultural or farmers’ markets usually early mornings till KOTA KUALA MUDA
https://www.facebook.com/ Tel: +6019-480 9897
RESTORAN UNCLE CHEN GULAI Warung-Mak-Njang-Ikan- https://www.facebook.com/ afternoon, each on different days for different places. So Kuala Muda
HOUSE Bakar-Warisan-Tanjung- SeleraDataranTsunami/ check the listings and make sure you pass through and enjoy 6pm – 12am – Thursday
F 101 Kg .Hujung Matang Dawai-2054886524627049/ our vibrant pasars.
08500 Kota Kuala Muda PAK MUD CAFÉ FISH MARKET COMPLEX
Kedah Darul Aman WARUNG RUMPUN MAMBU Kampung Belau, 08400 Merbok KUALA MUDA
Tel: +6012-539 9970 Persisiran Pantai Kedah Darul Aman
https://www.facebook. Kampung Tanjung Dawai Tel: +6019-578 5899 Kuala Muda
com/Uncle-Chen-Gulai- 08500 Kota Kuala Muda https://www.facebook.com/ 8am – 3pm – Daily
House-559134351143645/ Kedah Darul Aman PakMudCafe/
Tel: +6011-1243 3203 https://www.
AT SATAY SEMELING facebook.com/jaafar7421/ MEE UDANG GALAH SEMPOII
Pekan Semeling Jalan Mawar 2, Taman Pekan Baru
Semeling, 08100 Bedong MEE KUAH TULANG SINGKIR 08000 Sungai Petani
Kedah Darul Aman Merbok Kedah Darul Aman Kedah Darul Aman
Tel: +6017-552 5701 Tel: +6019-556 1802 Tel: +6011-3741 8288
https://www.facebook.com/At-Satay- https://www.facebook.com/ https://www.facebook.com/
Semeling-1589719317957215/ pages/Mee-Tulang-Singkir- pages/Mee-Udang-Galah-
Darat/340470586105444 Sempoi/194683931083243
RESTORAN TOP D’ GURUN
Simpang 3 Guar Nenas 08300 NURUL IKAN BAKAR SUNGAI SANTAI BY THE GARDEN
Gurun, Kedah Darul Aman PETANI Jalan Lencongan Barat Jalan Padang Temusu
Tel: +6010-246 0770 08000 Sungai Petani Mukim Sungai Pasir
https://www.facebook.com/ Kedah Darul Aman 08000 Sungai Petani
pages/Restoran-Top-D- Tel: +6012-489 3315 https://www. Kedah Darul Aman
Gurun/165837134128565 facebook.com/NIBSGPETANI/ Tel: +6018-466 4007
https://www.facebook.com/
MEE UDANG PULAU SAYAK RESTORAN RIMBUN MAT TOP santaibyTG/
Kampung Pulau Sayak Kampung Telok
08500 Kota Kuala Muda 08000 Sungai Petani MEE UDANG RESTORAN
Kedah Darul Aman Kedah Darul Aman TSUNAMI
Tel: +6019-267 1650 Tel: +6017-482 4531 Berdekatan Galeri Tsunami
https://www.facebook.com/ 08000 Sungai Petani
RESTORAN TERAPUNG pages/Restoran-Rimbun-Mat- Kedah Darul Aman
TELUK BAYU Top/219648451874190 Tel: +6012-4693880
Kampung Pengkalan Bukit Kecil
Teluk Bayu, 08500 Kota Kuala Muda Dsa Café Jeti Semeling SATAY SEMELING ABD DIN &
Kedah Darul Aman Jati Semeling, 08000 Sungai Petani Raya Semeling
Tel: +6019-540 4943 Kedah Darul Aman Kampung Mata Hari Naik
https://www.facebook.com/ Tel: +6019-572 0644 08100 Bedong, Kedah
restoranterapungtelukbayu/ https://www.facebook. Tel: +6012-5297027
com/DSA-Cafe-Semeling- https://www.facebook.com/
Jetty-844498262403742/ Firstgenerationofsatays emeling/
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FOR PACKAGE
INQUIRIES :
Vision
To promote "works of art" that include paintings, drawings,
calligraphies, original arts, sculptures, ceramics and other
art forms which in the opinion of the committee may be
considered as having artistic merits and historical
significance.
Mission
To encourage, develop and foster interests in art and
inculcate an appreciation and understanding of art.
Objectives
KUALA MUDA
-To elevate the standard of art by organizing art activities,
exhibitions, talks, forums and demonstrations by prominent
local and international artists.
-To acquire works of art by purchase or other methods for
Experiences in
permanent collections.
-To disseminate art knowledge and to publish research
materials pertaining to art.
-To promote art through cross-cultural sharing.
Great Packages Galeri Seni Lukis Moden Daiichi (PG0051086-W) (since 1998)
155A, Jalan Masjid 1, Taman Pekan Baru,
08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah.
Tel : +60 12 485 0088 Email : daiichigallery@gmail.com
Facebook : www.facebook.com/daiichigallery
Sure, you can explore Kuala Muda on your
own with guide books, websites and social PACKAGE:
media but in many cases there are hidden
NATURAL SOAP MAKING WORKSHOP
gems that package tours make much easier
to find. Packages can also be wide-ranging
starting from short visits for particular places
or activities, to half day or full day themed
itineraries, to multi-experience overnight
package tours with accommodation.
Feel free to contact any of them for enquiries
and even customisation.
BUJANG’S NATURAL
Contact Person: Sani Mustafa
Tel: +6013-4496559
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Bujangs-Natural-Soap-Personal-Care-2363320973718149/
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COMPANY LISTINGS
HOTEL HARVARD SWISS INN HOTEL AT SATAY SEMELING
Kampung Bongkok Jalan Pahlawan 56-57, Jalan Raya Semeling
08300 Bedong, Kedah Darul Aman 08000 Sungai Petani Kampung Mata Hari Naik
Contact Person: Noor Razman Rosli Kedah Darul Aman 08100 Bedong, Kedah Darul Aman
Tel: +6017-4133710 Contact Person: Veeda Contact Person:
Tel: +6019-476 5657 Mohamad Faris Sobri
PERSATUAN ARKEO ADVENTURE Tel: +6011-1630 1286
Tourism Sungai Batu UITM KEDAH https://www.facebook.com/
Muzium Arkeologi Lembah Bujang 08400 Merbok, Kedah Darul Aman sataysemelingkedah/
08400 Merbok, Kedah Darul Aman Contact Person: Zaidi Yusof
Contact Person: Mazlan Mahmud Tel: +6019-664 9396 NORTHERN LODGE
Tel: +6016-505 3531 C 80, Lorong 9, Taman Sejati Indah
GABUNGAN KELAB KERETA 08000, Sungai Petani
AZFAR EXCEL ENTERPRISE NEGERI KEDAH KedahDarul Aman
Contact Person: Shahrizal Nawar Contact Person: Arahman Ahmad Contact Person: Hagia Sofia Ramly
Tel: +6019-281 0234 Tel: +6013-477 1155 Tel: +6019-470 5717
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ https://www.facebook.com/
AZFAR EXCEL ENTERPRISE gkknk/ NorthernLodgeParkAvenue/
Contact Person: Rosmiri Shaari
011-1066 2204 SHATAL DSA TRAVEL
Contact Person: Muner Che Ahmad 64, Lengkok Cempaka 2
OLD PENANG CASA LAGENDA Tel: +6017-461 1822 Bndr Amanjaya
HOTEL 08000 Sungai Petani
15, Jalan Legenda 2, Lagenda NAIM GULAI SEMBILANG Kedah Darul Aman
Heights, 08000 Sungai Petani, F54, Jalan Tanjung Dawai Kampung Contact Person: Juna
Kedah Darul Aman Sungai Pial, 08110 Bedong Tel: +604-3997 2906
Contact Person: Yereen Lee Kedah Darul Aman https://www.facebook.com/DSA-Travel-
Tel: +6018-228 4032 Contact Person: Zarina Bakar Tour-1853388031626139/
http://www.oldpenanghotel.com/ Tel: +6019-445 5014
https://www.facebook.com/ TOURIST GUIDE (TG)
NATURE TOURIST GUIDE naimgulaisembilang Contact Person: Mohd Faizy Said
Contact Person: Rosni Hashim Tel: +6013-4018777
Tel: +6011-327 59457 MERILTON HOTEL
Jalan Kampung Baru SASTRIA HOTEL
KOMUNITI KAMPUNG HILIR 08000 Sungai Petani 28 Jalan Pahlawan
Contact Person: Roszaini Hamzah Kedah Darul Aman Taman Lagenda Indah
Tel: +6012-730 7315 Contact Person: Tan Su Khim Sungai Petani, 08000 Sungai Petani
Tel: +6018-315 9483 Kedah Darul Aman
THE JERAI HILL HOTEL Contact Person: Mohd Khairul
427 Jalan kolam air, MERLITH HOTEL Tel: +6012-575 8974
08000 Sungai Petani, Jalan Kampung Baru https://www.facebook.com/
Kedah Darul Aman. 08000 Sungai Petani sastriahotel/
Tel : 04-421 3411 Kedah Darul Aman
Fax : 04-422 7349 Contact Person: Ng Jie Xi LAGUNA ADVENTURE CLUB
Email : sales.sp@thejerai.com.my Tel: +6016-459 0688 23 Persiaran BLM 3
Website : thejerai.com.my Bandar Laguna Merbok
Owned by : 17 BAKAU HIJAU & 08000 Sungai Petani
Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Kedah KELAB PUNCAK Kedah Darul Aman
Managed by : Contact Person: Contact Person: Sofri
PKNK HOTELS SDN BHD Mohamad Ridzwan Ishak Nurizan, Rosli Othman
Tel: +6019-513 0119 Tel: +6013-592 1003
THE JERAI HILL HOTEL
Puncak Gunung Jerai, AT SATAY SEMELING RESTORAN RIMBUN MAT TOP
Jalan Sungai Petani, 56, 57, Jalan Raya Semeling Kampung Telok
08300 Gurun, Kampung Mata Hari Naik 08000 Sungai Petani
Kedah Darul Aman. 08100 Bedong, Kedah Darul Aman Kedah Darul Aman
Tel : 04-466 7777 Contact Person: Contact Person: Mohamad Zain
Fax : 04-466 7778 Hasrul Nizam Othman Tel: +6019-405 5700
Email : sales.thejeraihill@thejerai. Tel: +6011-1630 1286 https://www.facebook.com/
com.my https://www.facebook.com/ pages/Restoran-Rimbun-Mat-
Website : thejerai.com.my sataysemelingkedah/ Top/219648451874190
Owned by :
Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Kedah
Managed by :
PKNK HOTELS SDN BHD
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BUJANG’S NATURAL SONGSONG ISLAND LEISURE SDN NURUL IKAN BAKAR
08100 Kuala Muda BHD 08000 Sungai Petani
Kedah Darul Aman Komplek Jeti Kedah Darul Aman
Contact Person: Sani Pelancongan Sungai Merbok Contact Person: Afiz Syakirin
Tel: +6013-449 6559 08000 Sungai Petani Tel: +6016-742 4945
https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Kedah Darul Aman https://www.facebook.com/
Kampung-Bujang-Kedah-Darul- Contact Person: Mohd Zafran NIBSGPETANI/
Aman/258112878033133 Tel: +6019-431 7000
https://www.facebook.com/ SELERA DATARAN TSUNAMI
EMERALD PUTERI songsongisland.leisure/ Kompleks Memorial Tsunami
50, Jalan Permatang Gedong, Taman Selera Dataran Tsunami, 1-4, 08500
Sejati Indah MEE UDANG GALAH SEMPOI Kota Kuala Muda
08000 Sungai Petani Jalan Mawar 2, Taman Pekan Baru Kedah Darul Aman
Kedah Darul Aman 08000 Sungai Petani Contact Person: Ahmad Osman
Contact Person: Norman Kedah Darul Aman Tel: +6012-469 3880
Tel: +6018-944 9745 Contact Person: Muhd Fakhrie https://www.facebook.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ephsp/ Tel: +6013-409 8791 SeleraDataranTsunami/
https://www.facebook.com/
Accommodation
KAMPUNG BUJANG meeUdangGalahSempoi/ DAI ICHI MODERN ART GALLERY
Contact Person: Hjh Samsiah 155, Jalan Masjid 1
Tel: +6011-3310 2964 JAUHAR ASIA VACATIONS Taman Pekan Baru
A-12A, Jalan 2 & Cinta Sayang 08000 Sungai Petani
RESTORAN TERAPUNG Resort Homes, Amanjaya Kedah Darul Aman
TELUK BAYU 08000 Sungai Petani Contact Person: Tai Lee Keow
Jalan Teluk Bayu Kedah Darul Aman Tel: +6012-485 0088
08300 Sungai Petani Contact Person: Mohd Fansoyi Website: http://www.e-gallery.org/
Kedah Darul Aman Tel: +6017-575 0762 en/ Some of the world’s best resorts and
Contact Person: Zamri Mohd Zuki https://www.facebook.com/ FB: www.facebook.com/daiichigallery friendliest homestays can be found in
Tel: +6013-444 0223 jauharasiavacation/
SATAY SEMELING ABG DIN & KAK Kedah. Saying ‘spoilt for choice’ here is an
PUREST HOTEL PWK TANJUNG DAWAI SHAH understatement. Choose from a diversity of
A - 2 Jalan Indah 1 Contact Person: Saifullizan 63, Jalan Raya Semeling Kampung
Taman Sejati Indah Tel: +6013-256 0450 Mata Hari Naik accommodation ranging from luxury pads
08000 Sungai Petani 08100 Bedong, Kedah Darul Aman and international value hotels to serviced
Kedah Darul Aman PPK MERBOK Contact Person: Aishah Bt Hassan
Contact Person: Elangkaran Contact Person: Nor Afzan Tel: +6012-529 7027
apartments and simple, clean guesthouses.
Tel: +6012-415 9161 Tel: +6018-389 2040 https://www.facebook.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ Firstgenerationofsataysemeling/
puresthotel/ RIVERSIDE TRAVEL
11, Jalan Melati 1 PETANDA
UNCLE CHEN GULAI HOUSE Bandar Amanjaya Contact Person: Fadzil Hassan
F 101 Kg Hujung Matang 08000 Sungai Petani Tel: +6019-478 6097
08500 Kota Kuala Muda Kedah Darul Aman
Kedah Darul Aman Contact Person: Nor Ashidi CINTA SAYANG RESORT
Contact Person: Anuar Bin Johari Tel: +6019-427 8027 Persiaran Cinta Sayang
Tel: +6012-465 0790 08000 Sungai Petani
https://www.facebook. MERDEKA BEACH RESORT Kedah Darul Aman
com/Uncle-Chen-Gulai- Kampung Bagan Ulu Contact Person: K.Punitha
House-559134351143645/ 08500 Kota Kuala Muda Tel: +6014-773 3543
Kedah Darul Aman Website: http://cintasayangresort.
MIS HOLIDAY Contact Person: Siti Raihan com/
Contact Person: Jasmine Teh Tel: +6017-468 4144 FB: https://www.facebook.com/
Tel: +6019-593 1290 http://www.merdekabeachresort. cintasayangresort/
com.my/
SERI MALAYSIA PEJABAT PARLIMEN MERBOK
Jalan Pasar, Seksyen 21 PEDATI SAYANG HOLIDAY 59, Persiaran BLM 6/2
08000 Sungai Petani Siti Norsidah Bandar Laguna Merbok
Kedah Darul Aman Tel: +6013-435 0364 08000 Sungai Petani
Contact Person: Syed Firdaus PARK AVENUE HOTEL Kedah Darul Aman
Tel: +6019-709 0482 E-1 Jalan Indah Dua Contact Person: Nurfarhan
https://www.serimalaysia.com.my/ Taman Sejati Indah Tel: +6019-551 9757
08000 Sungai Petani
Kedah Darul Aman
Contact Person: Haizard Hasanudin
Tel: +6016-419 2926
http://www.parkavenue.com.my/ #Gah Kedah Participants
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Accommodation in Kuala MERILTON HOTEL BIG ORANGE HOTEL CMN HOTEL BANDAR LAGUNA MERBOK KJ HOMESTAY
Jalan Kampung Baru A31, Jalan 2 Cinta Sayang Resort 119, Jalan Bukit Puteri 9/11 HOMESTAY 17 Lorong BLM 3/5
Muda is more diverse 08000 Sungai Petani Home 08000 Sungai Petani Bandar Puteri Jaya 1 Lorong BLM 3/5, Bandar Laguna Bandar Laguna Merbok
and welcoming than one Kedah Darul Aman Kedah Darul Aman 08000 Sungai Petani Merbok, 08000 Sungai Petani 08000 Sungai Petani
may think, ranging from Tel: +604-422 1122 Tel: +604-440 4620 Kedah Darul Aman Kedah Darul Aman Kedah Darul Aman
established hotel chains to https://meriltonhotel.com/ http://www.bigorangehotel.com. Tel: +604-425 1511 Tel: +6013 - 525 4819 Tel: +6013-4769717
my/ https://www.facebook.com/cmnhotel/ https://www.facebook.com/ http://homestaykj.blogspot.com/
budget local inns to friendly PUREST HOTEL homestayiman/
village homestays. Just take A2, 1, Jalan Indah 2 SASTRIA HOTEL
RESORTS & CHALETS MELOR PARK HOMESTAY
your pick and pick your days. Taman Sejati Indah 28, Jalan Pahlawan C’PUTEH MUSLIM HOMESTAY 183 Lorong 1, Taman Melor
08000 Sungai Petani Taman Lagenda Indah 285F, Padang Temusu 08000 Sungai Petani
CHALET TERAPUNG
Kedah Darul Aman 08000 Sungai Petani 08000 Sungai Petani Kedah Darul Aman
HOTELS Tel: +604-430 3000 Kedah Darul Aman
SEGANTANG GARAM
Kedah Darul Aman Tel: +6012 - 561 3606
Kuala Segantang Garam
https://puresthotel.com.my/ Tel: +604-424 6744 Tel: +6019-4004996 https://www.sponline.xyz/maklumat.
Ban Kota Kuala Muda
THE JERAI HOTEL SUNGAI https://www.sastriahotel.com.my/ http://putehhomestay.blogspot.com/ php?hospitality=7yD
08400 Merbok, Kedah Darul Aman
PETANI EMERALD PUTERI HOTEL
Tel: +604-457 2117
427 Jalan kolam air 50, Jalan Permatang Gedong Taman SP GOLDEN STAR HOTEL DE-SELESA HOMESTAY PERMAIPURA HOMESTAY
https://www.facebook.com/
08000 Sungai Petani Penaga, 08000 Sungai Petani 288 & 289, Jalan Tuanku Haminah 617 Lebuh Nilam, Taman Delima, 2 Lorong Permaipura Mesra 4
ChaletTerapungPpkMerbokKedah/
Kedah Darul Aman Kedah Darul Aman 6, Taman Tuanku Haminah 08000 Sungai Petani 08100 Bedong, Kedah Darul Aman
Tel : 04-421 3411 Tel: +604-431 5555 08000 Sungai Petani Kedah Darul Aman Tel: +604-4580012
CINTA SAYANG RESORT
Fax : 04-422 7349 http://www. Kedah Darul Aman Tel: +6019 - 753 5540 https://pphomestay.webs.com/
Persiaran Cinta Sayang
Email : sales.sp@thejerai.com.my puteriinternationalhotel.com Tel: +604-448 0762
08000 Sungai Petani
Website : thejerai.com.my FRANGIPANI HOMESTAY R.A.K HOMESTAY
Kedah Darul Aman
SERI MALAYSIA APPLE INN HOTEL 196A Jalan Bujang Utama 2 284 Jalan Zamrud 9/2C
Tel: +604-441 4666
BIG BANANA HOTEL Jalan Pasar, Seksyen 21 33, Jalan Melati 1, Bandar Amanjaya Taman Lembah Bujang Taman Sinar Intan
http://cintasayangresort.com/
Kampung Pengkalan 08000 Sungai Petani 08000 Sungai Petani Utama,08100 Bedong 08000 Sungai Petani
08000 Sungai Petani Kedah Darul Aman Kedah Darul Aman Kedah Darul Aman Kedah Darul Aman
MERDEKA BEACH RESORT
Kedah Darul Aman Tel: +604-423 4060 Tel: +604-442 0060 Tel: +6010 - 279 4186 Tel: +6019 - 336 3053
Kampung Bagan Ulu 08500 Kota
Tel: +6011-1640 8080 https://www.serimalaysia.com.my/ http://www.appleinn.com.my/ https://rak-homestay.business.
Kuala Muda, Kedah Darul Aman
https://www.facebook. JORAN HOMESTAY site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_
Tel: +604-437 7555
com/Big-Banana-Hotel- HARVARD SUASANA HOTEL OLD PENANG CASA LAGENDA F21, Pantai Merdeka medium=referral
http://www.merdekabeachresort.
SP-476172989433941/ Kampung Bongkok HOTEL 08500 Kota Kuala Muda
com.my/
08300 Bedong 15, Jalan Legenda 2, Lagenda Kedah Darul Aman SABRINA’S HOMESTAY
PARK AVENUE Kedah Darul Aman Heights, 08000 Sungai Petani Tel: +6019 - 549 9518 99R Jalan Bujang Indah 2, Taman
E-1 Jalan Indah Dua Tel: +60404-458 8288 Kedah Darul Aman HOMESTAYS https://sponline.xyz/maklumat. Lembah Bujang Indah, 08100
Taman Sejati Indah https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Tel: +604-425 8972 php?hospitality=l4y&hospitality Bedong, Kedah Darul Aman
08000 Sungai Petani Harvard-Suasana-Hotel-Golf- http://www.oldpenanghotel.com/ ADZLEE HOMESTAY Name=Joran%20Homestay Tel: +6019 - 414 6812
Kedah Darul Aman Country-Club-Bedong-Kedah-Darul- hotels/sungai-petani/old-penang- 38 Jalan Lembah Bujang 1
Tel: +604-431 7777 Aman/208553149208555 casa-lagenda-hotel/ Taman Lembah Bujang KG SUNGAI BADAK HOMESTAY SUNGAI PETANI HOMESTAY
http://www.parkavenue.com.my/ 08100 Bedong, Kedah Darul Aman Kampung Sungai Badak 137 Lorong Perdana 1/5
T + HOTEL B+ HOTEL Tel: +6019-478 8518 08300 Gurun Bandar Perdana, 08000 Sungai
SWISS INN SUNGAI PETANI 57-65, Lengkok Cempaka 1 Taman Patani Jaya https://www.sponline.xyz/maklumat. Kedah Darul Aman Petani Kedah Darul Aman
Jalan Pahlawan, 08000 Sungai Petani Persiaran Cempaka Amanjaya 08000 Sungai Petani php?hospitality=Zv7 Tel: +6012-5396833 Tel: +6017 - 490 0048
Kedah Darul Aman 08000 Sungai Petani Kedah Darul Aman https://www.facebook.com/
Tel: +604-422 3333 Kedah Darul Aman Tel: +604-424 1464 AYU’S HOMESTAY homestaykgsgbadak/ KG BUJANG DESA LESTARI
https://www.swissgarden.com/inn- Tel: +604-441 2111 https://spbhotel.com.my/ 245 Jalan Kenanga 2/3 Kg Desa Lestari, Bujang, Kedah
sungai-petani/ http://thotel.com.my/hotels/sungai- Persiaran Amanjaya 5 Darul Aman
petani 08000 Sungai Petani Tel: +6017-564 1080 https://www.
Kedah Darul Aman facebook.com/Koperasi-Desa-Lestari-
K GARDEN HOTEL Tel: +6019-4588012 Kg-Bujang-1765703990401094/
66, Lengkok Cempaka 1 Persiaran
Amanjaya 08000 Sungai Petani
Kedah Darul Aman
Tel: +604-448 5555
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Essential
Information
We trust that everything goes well in your visit to
Kedah. But just in case, here are essential contacts
and other useful information that would help in
ensuring that your stay is on track.
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Location &
Transportation
Getting to
If ancient traders could travel to Kedah since BY AIR BY RAIL
Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Malindo Fast and comfortable KTM Electric
nearly 2000 years ago, you can too. Located Air and others operate daily air Train Services (ETS) express trains
on the northwest coast of Peninsular
Malaysia, it is one of the country’s northern
the Kedah services direct from Kuala Lumpur
to Kedah. You can take flights from
run from KL Sentral station in
Kuala Lumpur daily and stop at
gateways bordering Thailand to its north.
You can travel to Kedah by air, road, rail or
Mainland Kuala Lumpur International Airport
(KLIA) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
major towns in Kedah including
Alor Setar, Sungai Petani, Gurun
Airport (Subang Skypark) to Sultan and Anak Bukit before proceeding
sea even on a cruise ship. Abdul Halim Airport in Kepala Batas to neighbouring Perlis. Visitors
just 20 minutes’ drive from Alor heading for Langkawi should
Setar, or to Langkawi Airport. disembark at Alor Setar or Arau in
Perlis and proceed to the respective
BY ROAD jetty terminals to arrange their
Just a five-hour drive from Kuala transfer. The border town of
Lumpur brings you to Kedah using Bukit Kayu Hitam is the entry
the North-South Expressway point for visitors who are arriving
(PLUS). Air-conditioned express from Sadao, Thailand. There is
buses to Kedah can be taken at an Immigration and Customs
KL’s Terminal Bersepadu Selatan checkpoint at the border crossing
or Hentian Duta bus hubs. Bus that is open for travellers from
services go to Alor Setar, Sungai 6.00am to midnight (Malaysian
Petani, Gurun, Jitra, Kulim, Baling time).
and Bukit Kayu Hitam at the Thai
border. Buses, taxis and even
e-hailing car services are also
available from neighbouring states
to Kedah and vice versa.
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GETTING AROUND USEFUL CONTACT ALOR SETAR RAILWAY STATION
Tel: +604 731 4045
NUMBERS
SELF-DRIVE SUNGAI PETANI
TOURISM ENQUIRIES
Rent a car at the airport or via car RAILWAY STATION
rental services and explore Kedah ALOR SETAR Tel: +604 421 0703
on the comprehensive network of Tourist Information Centre +604 421 1301
roads around the state. Tel: +604 731 2322
+604-730 1322 PADANG BESAR STATION
BUSES AND TAXIS Tel: +604 9490209
There are transport terminals in BUKIT KAYU HITAM
each city and major town in Kedah Tourist Information Centre BUSES
for local buses, interstate buses and Tel: +604 922 2078 TRANSNATIONAL EXPRESS
taxis with a major hub in Alor Setar +604 922 1249 Tel: +604 734 5946 (Alor Setar)
known as Terminal Shahab Perdana EMail: Mtpbbkh@tourism.gov.my +604 4214346 (Sungai Petani)
at Jalan Langgar. In Sungai Petani,
the main bus terminal is situated at LANGKAWI PLUSLINER EXPRESS
Ukir Square, Jalan Kuala Ketil. Get INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Tel: +603 4045 8878 (Hotline)
to various towns in Kedah and other Tourist Information Centre +604 734 5946 (Alor Setar)
major destinations in Peninsular Tel: +604 955 1311 +604 421 4346 (Sungai Petani)
Malaysia especially Kuala Lumpur,
KUAH CEPAT EXPRESS
Penang, Melaka, Kuantan and
Tourist Information Centre Tel: +604 730 3110 (Alor Setar)
Johor Bahru by bus. For festive and
(Jetty Point Complex) +604 4248182 (Sungai Petani)
holiday seasons tickets must be
Tel: +604 966 0494 +604 924 6050 (Bukit Kayu Hitam)
booked in advance.
KEDAH STATE UTAMA EXPRESS
GETTING TO TOURISM ACTION COUNCIL Tel: +604 7345946 (Alor Setar)
LANGKAWI Tel: +604 735 1030 +604 4214346 (Sungai Petani)
+604732 8296
TAXI
BY AIR LANGKAWI DEVELOPMENT
Malaysia Airlines operates daily air AIRPORT TAXI (Alor Setar)
AUTHORITY (LADA)
services to Langkawi from Kuala Tel: +604 714 5876
Tel: +604 960 0600
Lumpur, while its subsidiary, Firefly,
offers daily flights to Langkawi from
Email: support@lada.gov.my CAR RENTAL
the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport AIRLINES HERTZ CAR RENTAL
in Subang and Penang. AirAsia Tel: +604 7144959
provides daily flights to Langkawi MALAYSIA AIRLINES
Tel: 1 300 88 3000
from Kuala Lumpur and other cities.
+603 7843 3000
FERRIES
There are direct flights to Langkawi
even from Singapore. LANGKAWI FERRY SERVICES
Tips for
AIRASIA SDN. BHD. Tel:
Tel: +603 2171 9333 +604 966 9439
BY SEA
Express ferries provide regular ser- FIREFLY AIRLINES
vices to Langkawi from Kuala Kedah LANGKAWI RO RO FERRY
Visitors
Tel: +603 7845 4543 SERVICES
in mainland Kedah and Kuala Perlis
in the neighbouring state of Perlis. Tel: +604 9669881
MALINDO AIR
The sea ride from Kuala Kedah Tel: +603 7841 5388 FERRYLINE VENTURES SDN.BHD.
takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Tel: +604 9663988
Ferry services to Langkawi are also SULTAN ABDUL HALIM AIRPORT
available from Penang as well as Alor Setar GENERAL ENQUIRIES
Satun, Thailand. Tel: +604 7146876
IMMIGRATION OFFICE
BY RAIL LANGKAWI Alor Setar
Travellers heading for Langkawi INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Tel: +604 733 3302
may refer to the section above and Tel: +604 955 1311
disembark at Alor Setar or also IMMIGRATION OFFICE
Arau in Perlis and proceed to the RAILWAYS Bukit Kayu Hitam
respective jetty terminal at Kuala Tel: +604 922 1621
Kedah or Kuala Perlis for ferries to KERETAPI TANAH MELAYU BERHAD
the island. Railway Call Centre (KTMB) IMMIGRATION OFFICE
Tel: +603 2267 1200 Langkawi
Tel: +604 9694400
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Essential Malay
Phrases You’ll
Need in Malaysia MAKING
YOUR
STAY
The Malay Language or Bahasa Melayu is a relatively easy
NICE
Local Etiquette
language to learn and speak. Pronunciation generally follows
the spelling, with “sy” in Malay pronounced as the “sh” sound
in English. The only slight uncertainty being “e” which can be
pronounced either like the ‘her’ or ‘hey’ sound but generally
you will still be understood even if it is mixed up. and Advice
GREETINGS AND ESSENTIALS AT THE RESTAURANT / CAFE Lapan / Eight • While visiting any venue where you meet local • To eat and also to give or receive something, the
Terima kasih / Thank you Kurang manis / Less sweet Sembilan / Nine people, do be respectful of local customs and right hand is always used (unless it is a large item
traditions; a friendly smile will never go wrong and where both hands are needed).
Ya/Tidak – Yes/No Tanpa gula / No sugar Sepuluh / Ten
just ask someone if unsure.
Selamat datang / Welcome Kurang ais / Less ice • When pointing, it is preferable to use the right
MAKING FRIENDS
Selamat jalan / Goodbye Tanpa susu / No milk • Handshakes are generally acceptable for both hand’s thumb with the other four fingers folded
Apa khabar? / How are you? men and women, but observant Muslim ladies under, rather than the forefinger especially when
Sama-sama / You’re welcome Tambah pedas / Extra spicy
Khabar baik / I’m fine or even men may acknowledge introductions pointing to a person. Always ask for permission
Saya fak faham / I don’t understand Kurang pedas / Less spicy to the opposite gender simply by nodding and before taking photographs of someone or when
Dah makan? / Have you eaten?
Sedap / Tasty smiling. A Malaysian welcome greeting is the right inside someone’s home.
DIRECTIONS AND Cantik / Beautiful
TRANSPORTATION Air / Water palm placed over the heart with a slight nod and the
Maaf / I’m sorry reply is the same. The more traditional greeting • The country’s Muslim majority (about two-thirds of
Di mana tandas? / Where is the toilet? or salam resembles a handshake but uses both the population) does not consume pork or any
AT THE MARKET Tolong / Please
Belok kanan / Turn right hands without the grasp. After the hands touch, they porcine products nor liquor or alcoholic beverages.
Berapa? / How much? Jom / Let’s go
Belok kiri / Turn left are lightly brought to the chest to mean the greeting Thus, toasting is not a common practice.
Mahal / Expensive is heartfelt.
Jalan terus / Go straight FOR EVERYTHING ELSE…
• The weather is generally quite warm with occasional
Perlahan sikit / Slow down NUMBERS Panas / Hot
• Footwear must always be removed when visiting torrential showers. Cotton or light clothes, rubber
Teksi / Taxi Satu / One Sejuk / Cold homes or places of worship such as mosques and shoes and hats are suitable. Note that some
Dua / Two Boleh / Can temples. Most mosques provide robes and scarves establishments such as upmarket restaurants may
Bas / Bus
for ladies, and sarongs for men wearing shorts. not allow slippers, shorts or sleeveless.
Kapalterbang / Flight/Plane Tiga / Three Kampung / Village
When sitting on the floor, men sit cross-legged while
Keretapi / Train Empat / Four Sungai / River women normally sit with their legs tucked to either
Lima / Five Pantai / Beach side.
Jalan / Road
Keluar / Exit Enam / Six Laut / Sea
Masuk / Entrance Tujuh / Seven Awas / Caution
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POPULATION BANKING HOURS
32.5 million In most states, banking hours are from 9.30am to 4.00pm
from Monday to Friday. Banks in the states of Kelantan
PEOPLE and Terengganu operate from 9.30am to 4.00pm from
Malay and related Bumiputra groups make up about 65% Saturday to Thursday.
of the population, with Chinese, Indians and other ethnic
groups making up the rest. POST OFFICES
Most post offices are open from 8.00am to 5.00pm daily
LANGUAGE except on state weekends and public holidays.
Bahasa Melayu (Malay language) is the national language
but English is widely spoken. Malaysians also speak ELECTRICITY
various ethnic languages and dialects. The voltage used throughout Malaysia is 220–240 volts
AC, at 50 cycles per second. Standard 3-pin sockets and
RELIGION square plugs are used.
Islam is the official religion but all major religions are
practiced freely and visitors will see mosques, churches MEASUREMENT SYSTEM
and Buddhist, Taoist, Hindu or Sikh temples all over the Malaysia uses the international metric system.
country.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
GOVERNMENT Malaysia is openly linked nationally and internationally
Malaysia practices parliamentary democracy and by telephone, facsimile, telegraph and via the internet.
constitutional monarchy. The Head of State is the Yang Most hotels provide International Direct Dial (IDD)
di-Pertuan Agong (the King or ‘Agong’ for short) and the telephone services as well as Internet Wi-Fi connection.
Head of Government is the Prime Minister. The country
has a bicameral legislative system, with general and state GETTING TO MALAYSIA
elections required every five years. The most popular gateway to Malaysia is through the
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at Sepang,
CLIMATE located just over 50km south of Kuala Lumpur. Other
Malaysia has a tropical climate and the weather is warm major international airports that serve as entry points
and humid all year round. Daily temperature range is are at Penang, Johor Bahru, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu
from 21°C in early morning to 32°C or more in urban and the island of Langkawi as well as a smaller airport
area afternoons. The average annual rainfall varies from at Subang near Kuala Lumpur. Around 50 international
2,000mm to 2,500mm. airlines fly into the country. The national carrier,
Malaysia Airlines, is complemented by budget airlines or
Malaysia
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS other operators such as AirAsia, Malindo Air and Firefly.
COUNTRY
Visitors must be in possession of a valid passport or
The federation of Malaysia comprises Peninsular
acknowledged travel document with a minimum validity The main entry point by sea is at Port Klang about 30km
Malaysia (which is made up of 11 states), the large
of six months beyond the intended stay period. Citizens west of Kuala Lumpur, especially for cruise ships with
at a
states of Sabah and Sarawak on Borneo Island and three
of most countries do not require visas for social or other ports of call in Penang and Langkawi islands.
Federal Territories namely Kuala Lumpur the capital,
business meeting visits. For further information, please
Putrajaya the federal administrative city and Labuan
call or visit the nearest Malaysian diplomatic mission or Peninsular Malaysia is also accessible by rail and road
offshore financial centre.
Tourism Malaysia office. from Singapore and Thailand.
Glance
CAPITAL CITY
CURRENCY GETTING AROUND
Kuala Lumpur is the capital where the Parliament and
The monetary currency unit is the Malaysian Ringgit, Malaysia has excellent domestic air links services by
the King’s palace are, while Putrajaya is the federal
which is domestically denoted as RM and in international Malaysia Airlines and low-cost carriers such as AirAsia,
administrative centre.
banking as MYR. Foreign currencies can be freely Malindo Air and Firefly. The country has a relatively
changed at banks and money changers. well-developed and efficient public transportation
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
system served by buses and taxis, as well as trains on the
Lying 2 to 7 degrees north of the Equator, Peninsular
TIME Peninsula. E-hailing vehicle services are also available.
Malaysia is separated from Sabah and Sarawak by Laut
Standard Malaysia time is eight hours ahead of GMT and
Bunguran or the South China Sea. The Peninsular is
16 hours ahead of US Pacific Standard Time. ACCOMMODATION
bordered with Thailand in the north, while its southern
Malaysia has a wide range of accommodation at very
neighbour is Singapore. The states of Sabah and Sarawak
WORKING DAYS competitive rates. International star-rated hotels,
on Borneo Island share a common border with Indonesia
Government and most offices in all states, with the beach or forest resorts, chalets, budget hotels, hostels,
while Sarawak also shares a border with Brunei
exception of Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu, operate serviced apartments and registered homestays or
Darussalam.
on a five-day week from Monday to Friday. Government kampungstays are just some of the many types of
offices in Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu are open accommodation available. Online booking is popular.
AREA
from Sunday to Thursday. They are closed on Friday and
329,758 sq km
Saturday.
44 45KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020
MAY SEPTEMBER
IFTAR PROGRAM LEMBAH BUJANG TREASURE HUNT
17 May 6 September
Masjid Zahir Lembah Bujang, Merbok
JUNE KEDAH INTERNATIONAL 4 X 4
CHALLENGE
DURIAN AGRO TOURISM FEST 2020 16 September
13 June Tasik Darulaman, Jitra
Bandar Baharu, Kulim
OCTOBER
JANUARY MARCH MAI MAKAN MEMPELAM
27 June KEDAH HALAL FEST FESTIVAL
Tobiar 29 October - 1 November
KARNIVAL HARAPAN KEDAH KARNIVAL KEUSAHAWANAN DAN
Amanjaya Mall, Sungai Petani
4 - Jan KERJAYA NEGERI KEDAH
Stadium Mini Keladi, Kulim 13 – 14 March LANGKAWI UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK
Unishams, Kuala Ketil, Baling INTERNATIONAL NOVEMBER
THE 18TH ROYAL LANGKAWI TOUCH RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP 2020
INTERNATIONAL REGATTA KEDAH 2020 RUN 6-7 June KEDAH FISHING TOURNAMENT
6 - 11 Jan 7 March Langkawi Sport Complex 7 November
Langkawi Island, Langkawi Muzium Padi, Alor Setar Tasik Unishams, Kuala Ketil
JULY
ULTRON ALOR SETAR RUN 2020 DECEMBER
BURUNG HANTU NIGHT RUN 2020 14 March INTERNATIONAL EUREKA INNOVATION
18 - Jan Aeon Big, Alor Setar EXHIBITION 2020 KEDAH UNDER12 INTERNATIONAL
Menara Alor Setar, Alor Setar 28 – 30 July FOOTBALL COMPETITION
INTERNATIONAL INVENTION, Unikl Campus, Kulim 11-13 December
FEBRUARY INNOVATION & Langkawi
DESIGN COMPETITION 2020 HARI PELADANG PENTERNAK
LE TOUR DE LANGKAWI 19 March DAN NELAYAN PERINGKAT
NEGERI KEDAH 2020 All related event information is subject to
7 -14 Feb UITM Merbok, Sungai Petani
24-28 July change by the organiser from time to time
Langkawi Island, Langkawi and this administration is not responsible
APRIL Taman Jubli Emas, Alor Setar
for the risks and losses based on the
HERO RUN V2.0 information above.
15 Feb KEDAH FOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION AUGUST
Riverfront City, Sungai Petani 01 April – 25 November
Setiap Daerah INTERHASH LANGKAWI 2020
MASTER TOUR DE MALAYSIA 2020 21 – 23 August
22 – 23 Feb MALAYSIA SERIES CHALLENGE KEDAH Langkawi Island, Langkawi
Uum Sintok 11 April
Menara MPSPK, Sungai Petani MERDEKA FUN RUN 2020
THE 3RD LANGKAWI ULTRA 22 August
29 Feb - 1 March Mydin Taman Batik, Sungai Petani
Resort World Langkawi
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Life is all about teamwork, and a good Directory like this one As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. So, we say
for Kedah requires good teamwork from so many parties, terima kasih and a thousand credits for each picture from
not just from within but even from without the state as well. our team of partners, as follows:
We wish to thank all those listed below and even those who
may be inadvertently missed, with a huge heartfelt Kedah
inspired Terima kasih banyak na!
PEJABAT MENTERI BESAR LANGKAWI DEVELOPMENT MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION TOURISM MALAYSIA PAWANA JERAI RESORT TAMUASIA
KEDAH DARUL AMAN AUTHORITY (LADA) OF HOTELS Photo by Denan Lee
KEDAH TOURISM PEDU LAKE ECO & SERVICES
KEDAH GOVERNMENT YAN DISTRICT COUNCIL KEDAH TOURISM SDN. BHD. PANTAI CENANG
SECRETARY'S OFFICE ALOR SETAR CITY COUNCIL MARDI JERAM PASU LANGKAWI
BANDAR BAHARU KEDAH TOURIST Photo by Izuddin Helmi Adnan
STATE GOVERNMENT DISTRICT COUNCIL GUIDE ASSOCIATION KULIM MUNICIPAL COUNCIL FAMA on Unsplash
OF KEDAH DARUL AMAN
PENDANG DISTRICT KEDA KUBANG PASU MUNICIPAL PARALAYANG TAEH BUKIT LANGKAWI
STATE ECONOMIC COUNCIL COUNCIL GUNUNG BUNGSU KAB. Photo by Ilyuza Mingazova on
DEVELOPMENT DIVISION MALAYSIA INBOUND LIMA PULUH KOTA Unsplash
KEDAH OFFICE DISTRICT AND LAND OFFICE TOURISM ASSOCIATION BALING DISTRICT COUNCIL
OF KUALA MUDA (MITA) tripadvisor.com.my/ GUNUNG PULAI, BALING
ALOR SETAR CITY COUNCIL SIK DISTRICT COUNCIL Photo by Heiswayi Nrird on
KEDAH DARUL AMAN MALAYSIA PRODUCTIVITY cintasayangresort.com/ Unsplash
KULIM MUNICIPAL COUNCIL PUBLIC LIBRARY CORPORATION PADANG TERAP DISTRICT
CORPORATION (Northern Region Office) COUNCIL gokelah.com/ EMERGENCY
KUBANG PASU Photo by Greg Nunes on
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL KEDAH STATE MUSEUM TOURISM PRODUCTIVITY YAN DISTRICT COUNCIL blackforest.com.my/ Unsplash
NEXUS
BALING DISTRICT COUNCIL TOWN AND COUNTRY LANGKAWI MUNICIPAL ammboi.com/ GUNUNG PULAI, BALING
PLANNING OF THE STATE OF COUNCIL TOURISM CITY Photo by Jihao Tan on Unsplash
SIK DISTRICT COUNCIL KEDAH DARUL AMAN
BANDAR BAHARU DISTRICT GUNUNG BINTANG
PADANG TERAP MINISTRY OF TOURISM, COUNCIL Mynewshub
DISTRICT COUNCIL ARTS AND CULTURE
MALAYSIA PENDANG DISTRICT WHITE WATER RAFTING
LANGKAWI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL Sedim Rainforest Resort
COUNCIL TOURISM CITY KEDAH OFFICE
MALAYSIAN HISTORICAL PENANG-TRAVELTIPS.COM
SOCIETY Timothy Tye
MEDIA
UTUSAN MALAYSIA STESEN RADIO KEDAH FM
BERITA HARIAN UTUSAN ONLINE
SINAR HARIAN SINAR ONLINE
RADIO TELEVISYEN KEDAHTV
MALAYSIA (RTM) WARTA KEDAH
RANCANGAN SELAMAT
PAGI MALAYSIA
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