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KEDAH
Visitors’ Directory 2020
Nature & Legends
just a Fang’s
Throw Away
KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020
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Where you’ll find more than meets the mind...
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KEDAH
SEKAPUR SIREH JUNJUNG
Chief Minister of Kedah
SEKAPUR SIREH
CONTENTS
Kedah State Secretary
Where you’ll find
State Executive Councilor
Champion, Tourism Productivity Nexus
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more than meets the mind... 14
ABOUT TOURISM PRODUCTIVITY NEXUS (TPN)
WELCOME TO BALING
Map of Baling
16 BALING ATTRACTIONS
Gunung Pulai - Gua Kelambu Cave
Lata Bayu Waterfall
Gunung Baling Mountain Hiking
Ulu Legong Hot Spring
Baling River Kayaking
Gua Sireh Cave System
22 KEDAH CUISINE AND A CUPPA
Food Trails
Passes to the Pasars
26 BALING EXPERIENCES IN GREAT PACKAGES
29 COMPANY LISTINGS
30 ACCOMMODATION
32 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
42 KEDAH CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2020
44 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
No place in the world has a combination of This is Kedah, the oldest existing kingdom in
these features: a tranquil tropical paradise Southeast Asia. 46 EMERGENCIES
laced with idyllic islands and beaches framed
by mystical hills and mountains, filled with Now Kedah invites the world to discover all
47 MPC OFFICES
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
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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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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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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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: Product owners to review pricing system
led establishment under the purview of Malaysia 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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WELC O M E TO
MAP OF BALING
Nature & Legends
Just a Fang’s Throw Away
Baling has many natural and other
attractions but it is also famous for its name,
as “Baling” means ‘to throw’ in Malay. It
comes from the ancient legend of Kedah’s
Raja Bersiong or the vampire-like Fanged
King, who used to suck human blood and
was toppled in a revolt. He twisted off his
fangs and threw them away and they landed
allegedly in the area of Siong (meaning
‘fangs’) in Baling district. Real or not, come to
Baling to discover legends and nature.
Photo by Jihao Tan on Unsplash
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LATA BAYU
Attractions WATERFALL
GUNUNG PULAI -
GUA KELAMBU CAVE
One of the biggest waterfalls in Kedah
state and the biggest in Baling district, Lata
Bayu is a multi-level series of waterfalls or
cascades and cool pools, created by a stream
flowing down from the forest uphill. It is a
well-maintained recreational forest park
with walkways, benches, rest shelters and
Baling district is blessed with at least 16 other facilities. Lata Bayu is a very popular
caves, especially around Pulai mountain. local destination, so it can get crowded on
Some of these are world-class unique, especially weekends or holidays, thus try to
and are a magnet for adventure-seekers go on weekdays when it’s nice and quiet. The
especially spelunkers. One of them is rocks can be slippery so just be cautious but
the once-secret Gua Kelambu (meaning some youngsters also slide down the watery
‘mosquito net’), of which legend has it was slopes into the pool below.
an ancient mystical palace. Kelambu cave
has formations that look like elephants, a
turtle and a giant frog which were said to
have been cursed into stone by the mythical
giant Sang Kelembai. Check out the echo
sounds in this cave as well.
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GUNUNG BALING ULU LEGONG
MOUNTAIN HIKING HOT SPRING
Just enough for a little day adventure, formations greet climbers and reaching the
Gunung Baling, a modest mountain of about peak rewards you with 360° unobstructed A great place to relax and soak in the midnight and in the wee morning hours,
500m height is located only 3km from surrounding views. Many hikers climb therapeutic natural hot spring waters, which in a way makes sense as daytime is
Baling town. The hike up is straightforward up Gunung Baling in the wee hours to whether day or night as it is open 24 hours. hot anyway but it may be fairly crowded on
with a fairly well-developed trail from car catch the spectacular sunrise. The view of Indeed this is one of the most popular weekends. Amenities are well-developed
park to peak, having just a few challenging neighbouring Gunung Pulai from here is attractions not just in Baling but in Kedah with even camping ground, chalets and
rocky sections that glitter crystal-like in the equally stupendous. as well. Various tiled pools amidst a seminar facilities available, plus eateries.
sunshine. Indeed interesting pinnacle rock landscaped garden setting offer differing There are more homestay accommodation
water temperatures from warm to hot to and village activities nearby in the Ulu
nearly scalding, so be careful and don’t just Legong area.
jump in. There are visitors even well past
Photo by Jihao Tan on Unsplash
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Kedah Cuisine
and a Cuppa
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 Thimpan
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FOOD TRAIL PASSES TO THE PASARS
TIP TOP CORNER TITIAN ILHAM LAKSA TOK WENG Markets are the commercial hearts of communities, and no FARMERS MARKET
(Local Cuisine) (Serving Malay Cuisine) (Local Cuisine)
Bukit Puyuh Medan Titian Ilham, Pekan Kampung Tok Weng,Mukim less so in the ‘pasars’ around Baling. There are two basic
JALAN BADLISHAH
09100 Baling, Kedah Darul Aman 09100 Baling, Kedah Darul Aman 09100 Baling, Kedah Darul Aman types, Pasar Malam are night variety markets from evening
Tel: +6013-471 7670 https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Operation Hours: 12pm – 5.30pm to around elevenish PM, and Pasar Tani are agricultural or
Operation Hours: 6am – 12pm Medan-Titian-Ilham-Pekan- Closed on Saturday 8am – 1pm – Wednesday
Closed on Tuesday Baling/137786110224019 https://www.facebook. farmers’ markets usually early mornings till afternoon, each
https://www.facebook.com/ com/pages/Laksa-Tok- on different days for different places. So check the listings KUALA KETIL MARKET
pages/Roti-Canai-Tip-Top- WARUNG MAT NOI ROTI BAKAR WengBaling/293978124062327
Corner/1053495211352459 – BALING ROUTE 67
and make sure you pass through and enjoy our vibrant Susur orkid
(Local Cuisine) PAK MAT NASI HUJAN PANAS pasars. 6am – 12pm – Daily
AD NANI IKAN BAKAR 09100 Baling, Kedah Darul Aman (Local Cuisine)
(Serving Malay Cuisine) Tel: +6013-483 3217 962, Jalan Badlishah, Baling BALING WET MARKET
Jalan Baling, Kroh Operation Hours: 7.30am–12.30pm 09100 Baling, Kedah Darul Aman
09100 Baling, Kedah Darul Aman Closed on Thursday Operation Hours: 6.30am – 9am 7am – 12pm – daily
Tel: +6019-545 4975 https://www.facebook.com/ Closed on Friday
+6019-464 9472 Route67WarungMatNoi/ https://www.facebook.com/
Operation Hours: 10am – 4pm pages/Pak-Mat-Nasi-Hujan-
Closed on Friday MILAN ROTI CANAI SARANG Panas/538170903275304
https://www.facebook.com/ BURONG BALING
pages/Ad-Nani-Ikan-Bakar- (Local Cuisine) BORAK-BORAK SANTAI
Baling/439820912734708 09100 Baling, Kedah Darul Aman (Local Cuisine)
Tel: +6011-1055 0534 Kampung Jenalik Mukim Bongor,
WARUNG MAT CENDOL PULUT Operation Hours: 7am – 12pm 09100 Baling, Kedah Darul Aman
(Local Cuisine) Closed on Sunday Operation Hours: 10.00 Pagi – 7.00
Kampung Bukit Terabak https://www.facebook. com/ Closed on Friday
09200 Kupang, Kedah Darul Aman milanroticanaisarangburong/ https://www.facebook.
Operation Hours: 11am – 5pm com/pages/Borak-Borak-
Closed on Friday NASI AYAM PAYUNG BESAR Santai/1388480331255935
https://www.facebook.com/pages/ (Serving Chicken Rice)
Warung-Mat-Cendol-Pulut-Baling- 09100 Baling, Kedah Darul Aman ZACK WESTERN FOOD BALING
Kedah/1286279471518310 Tel: +6013-473 1105 (Serving Western Cuisine)
https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Kiosk Padang, Dewan Tun Abdul
MAMA AMERICANO Abang-Li-Nasi-Ayam-Payung-Besar- Razak, 09100 Baling
WESTERN FOOD Baling/177253005759878 Kedah Darul Aman
(Serving Western Cuisine) Tel: +6011-1037 7313
Kampung Bukit Terabak KEDAI MAKAN POKOK BULUH https://www.facebook.com/
09200 Kupang, Kedah Darul (Serving Malay Cuisine) zackwesternfoodbaling
Tel: +6019-527 7500 K15, Jalan Kampung
Operation Hours: 5pm – 12am Sungai Limau, Batu 42 OISHII WESTERN FOOD
Closed on Monday 09100 Baling, Kedah Darul Aman RESTAURANT
https://www.facebook. com/ Operation Hours: 9am – 2pm (Serving Western Cuisine)
MAMAAmericano Closed on Friday 10 Bangunan MAIK Jalan Liku
WesternFoodOfficial/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Baling, 09100 Baling, Kedah Darul
Restoran-Pokok-Buluh-Bt-42- Aman
RESTORAN NASI KANDAR Baling/167918940073048?nr Tel: +6013-402 4817
KETAPANG Operation Hours: 11am – 9.30pm
(Local Cuisine) HASHIM IKAN BAKAR Closed on Friday
962, Jalan Badlishah, Baling KUALA KETIL https://m.facebook.com/
09100 Baling, Kedah Darul Aman (Local Cuisine) oishiibalingoishii/
Operation Hours: 6am – 11pm 1,Taman Kuala Ketil
https://www.facebook.com/pages/ 09300 Kuala Ketil THE KITCHEN
Nasi-Kandar-Pokok-Ketapang- Kedah Darul Aman (Serving Western Cuisine)
Baling/924710731017956 Tel: +6019-433 3532 24, Rumah kedai, Taman Kota Jaya
https://b-m.facebook.com/profile. Pulai, 09100 Baling
TAMAN AWAM BALING php?id=210477129098302 Kedah Darul Aman
(Local Cuisine) Tel: +6016-479 7421
Ground Floor, No 19, Jalan RIMBA CAFÉ KUALA KEDUA Operation Hours: 5pm – 11.30pm
Badlishah, 09100 Baling (Local Cuisine) Closed on Sunday & Monday
Kedah Darul Aman K702, 09100 Baling, Kedah https://www.facebook.com/
Operation Hours: 11am – 11pm Tel: +6013-505 4994 thekitchenbaling/
https://www.facebook.com/
MEDAN MAKANAN RimbaCafeKualaKedua/
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ULU LEGONG
HOT SPRING
Kampung Keda Ulu Legong
09100 Baling, Kedah Darul Aman
Tel: +6019-571 1024
+604-473 1024
Website: http://www.mdbalingtour-
ism.gov.my/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/
prapulmdb/
BALING
Experiences in
Great Packages
LADANG KELULUT
DESA LESTARI ULU
Sure, you can explore Baling on your own LEGONG
with guide books, websites and social media
but in many cases there are hidden gems
that package tours make much easier to find. Kampung Keda Ulu Legong
Packages can also be wide-ranging starting 09100 Baling, Kedah Darul Aman
from short visits for particular places or Contact Person: Md Akhir Ismail
activities, to half day or full day themed Tel: +6019-508 8258
FB: https://www.facebook.com/
itineraries, to multi-experience overnight Ladang-Kelulut-Desa-Lestari-
package tours with accommodation. Ulu-Legong-Baling-Kedah-
Malaysia-1902789583321074/
Feel free to contact any of them for enquiries
and even customisation.
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RIMBA CAFÉ COMPANY LISTINGS
KUALA KEDUA
GEMILANG TRAVEL & TOURS KEDA DAERAH BALING DANGAU RIMBA HOMESTAY
SDN BHD Contact Person: Mohd Asri Yaakub, Contact Person: Azmi Omar
K702, 09100 Baling Contact Person: Hashim Bakar Siti Nur Fitrah Abd Malik Tel: +6016-4115489
Kedah Darul Aman Tel: +6019-528 7511 Tel: +6013-6676240
Contact Person: Khalid Zulkifli https://www.facebook.com/ LADANG KELULUT DESA LESTARI
Mohd Hanafi Hassan Gemilang-travel-and-tours-sdn- KEDA DAERAH BALING ULU LEGONG, DUSUN TOK WAK
Tel: +6019-5253406 bhd-1271147496374272/ Contact Person: Aminah Isa DESA SENTOSA, ULU LEGONG
+6013-5054974 Tel: +6019-4628462 Contact Person: Md Akhir Ismail
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Rimb- PERSATUAN KUMPULAN Tel: +6019-5088258
aCafeKualaKedua/ USAHANITA FATHONAH PENGERUSI KRT https://www.facebook.com/
Contact Person: Contact Person: Hj. Md Khairi Junus Ladang-Kelulut-Desa-Lestari-
Nurul Fatin Syuhada Mohd Ridzuan Tel: +6019-4300754 Ulu-Legong-Baling-Kedah-
Tel: +6019-529 8105 Malaysia-1902789583321074/
https://www.facebook.com/Persatuan- TIMBALAN PENGERUSI KRT
Kumpulan-Usahanita-Fathonah- Contact Person: Gulam Rasul Ismail AHSANA HOMESTAY
Daerah-Baling-234984533694197/ Tel: +6019-4453539 Contact Person:
Afham Wajdi Dato Taib Azamudden
PERSATUAN KUMPULAN AJK KRT Tel: +6019-4001866
USAHANITA FATHONAH Contact Person: https://ahsanahomestay.blogspot.
Contact Person: Muhammad Ameer Mohd Amirol Solihin Suhaidi com/
Syazwan Mohd Ridzuan Tel: +6019-5402794
Tel: +6011-1459 7473 DALINI HOMESTAY
https://www.facebook.com/Persatuan- FATIN HOMESTAY Contact Person:
Kumpulan-Usahanita-Fathonah- Contact Person: Mohammad Zamri Mat Rahim
Daerah-Baling-234984533694197/ Nurain Fatin Abdullah Tel: +6019-4224152
Tel: +6019-5405223 http://dalinihomestay.blogspot.com/
PERSATUAN KUMPULAN https://www.facebook.
USAHANITA FATHONAH com/Fatin-Homestay- RIMBA CAFÉ KG KUALA KEDUA
Contact Person: Baling-1582599338696696/ Contact Person: Khalid Zulkifli
BALING MOUNTAIN Nurul Dini Fadlin Alias Tel: +6019-5253406
Tel: +60137049034 IDAMAN HOMESTAY https://www.facebook.com/
GARDEN VILLAGE https://www.facebook.com/Persatuan- Contact Person: Nurul Inani Rozaki RimbaCafeKualaKedua/
Kumpulan-Usahanita-Fathonah- Tel: +6013-9077748
Daerah-Baling-234984533694197/ RIMBA CAFÉ KUALA KEDUA
Baling, 09100 Baling Contact Person:
Kedah Darul Aman UNISHAM QISTINA HOMESTAY Mohd Hanafi Hassan
Contact Person: Contact Person: Syed Noor Contact Person: Tel: +6013-5054974
Muhammad Syahir Harun Yusoufuddin Syed Noor Affendi Mohamad Khir. Hj Bakar https://www.facebook.com/
Tel: +6019-313670 Tel: +604-415 5501 Tel: +6019-4585673 RimbaCafeKualaKedua/
+6017-422 9001 http://unishams.edu.my/portal/ http://www.homestaymalaysia.com.
+60 11-5629 9923 my/homestay_1/qistina-homestay_ BALING MOUNTAIN GARDEN
Website: https://www. UNISHAM Contact Person: i183 VILLAGE
bmgardenvillage.com/ Adie Effendi Zulkeflli Contact Person:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/ Tel: +604-415 5501 QISTINA HOMESTAY Muhammad Syahir Harun
bmgardenvillage Anwar Fadhli Johari Contact Person: Rafidah Shamsudin Tel: +6019-313670
Tel: +604-4155501 Tel: +6019-4585673 https://www.facebook.com/
Jannah Mat Zubir http://www.homestaymalaysia.com. bmgardenvillage
Tel: +604-4155501 my/homestay_1/qistina-homestay_
http://unishams.edu.my/portal/ i183
PERSATUAN PENDUDUK MR HOMESTAY
KAMPUNG DALAM WANG Contact Person:
Contact Person: Mohd Hassan Aziz Mustafa Hj. Mohd Noh
Tel: +6019-3972045 Tel: +6013-5309193
https://www.facebook.com/persatuan. https://mrhomestaybalingkedah.
dalamwang.9 blogspot.com/
#Gah Kedah Particapant
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Accommodation in Baling
may not be so numerous but
what it lacks in numbers it
makes up in coziness. From
small friendly hotels to
family-run chalets and a little
more, all nice to relax in after
activities galore.
HOTELS HOMESTAYS
SERI BALING INN AHSANA HOMESTAY FATIN HOMESTAY BALING
Jalan Pahlawan, 08000 Sungai Kampung Temusu, Pulai Kampung Pokok Setol
Petani, Kedah Darul Aman 09100 Baling, Kedah Darul Aman 09100 Baling, Kedah Darul Aman
Tel: +604-470 2336 Tel: +6011-5867 5183/ Tel: +6019-540-5223
+6019-470 7117 +604-470 1085 https://www.facebook.
http://mdbalingtourism.gov.my/srbinn/ https://ahsanahomestay.blogspot. com/Fatin-Homestay-
com/ Baling-1582599338696696/
VILLAGE HOTEL
Kampung Batu, 09100 Baling, HOMESTAY DESA LESTARI MR HOMESTAY
Kedah Darul Aman ULU LEGONG Lot 8665, Kampung Teduh
Tel: +6019-529 9688 Desa Lestari Ulu Legong 09100 Baling, Kedah Darul Aman
https://www.facebook.com/Village- 09100 Baling, Kedah Darul Aman Tel: +6013-530 9193
Budget-Hotel-695378487139268/ Tel: +6019-508 8258 https://mrhomestaybalingkedah.
https://www.facebook.com/ blogspot.com/
BAYU HOTEL BALING PaklongMohdAkhirIsmail/
Wisma Ramli , Lot 18, Jalan Pulai GREEN HOMESTAY
Kampung Pokok Sena, 09100 QISTINA HOMESTAY Kampung Surau
Baling, Kedah Darul Aman Berhampiran Sekolah Agama 09100 Baling, Kedah Darul Aman
Ulu Legong Hotspring Tel: +604-470 0969 Yayasan Khairiah , Kampung Pisang Tel: +6013-421 2929
+6017-422 9001 09200 Kupang, Kedah Darul Aman https://www.facebook.com/
https://bayuhotel.business.site/ Tel: +6019-458 5673 homestaycgnasir/
Accommodation
http://www.homestaymalaysia.com.
RIVERVIEW HOTEL BALING my/homestay_1/qistina-homestay_ BALING MOUNTAIN GARDEN
30, Jalan Badlishah, i183 VILLAGE
09100 Baling, Kedah Darul Aman Baling, 09100 Baling
Tel: +6019-508 6893 D’SERA HOMESTAY Kedah Darul Aman
https://www.facebook. Jalan Sera, Pulai Contact Person:
Some of the world’s best resorts and com/pages/Riverview- 09100 Baling, Kedah Darul Aman Muhammad Syahir Harun
Hotel/219095708173891?nr Tel: +6013-480 5081 Tel: +6019-313670
friendliest homestays can be found in https://www.mudah.my/ +6017-422 9001
Kedah. Saying ‘spoilt for choice’ here is an Baling Mountain Garden Village Homestay+D+Sera-24820218.htm +60 11-5629 9923
understatement. Choose from a diversity of Jalan Mahmud, 09100 Baling, FB: Https://www.facebook.com/
accommodation ranging from luxury pads Kedah Darul Aman DANGAU RIMBA HOMESTAY bmgardenvillage
Tel: +6017-422-9001 Kampung Sera Mukim Pulai Website: https://www.
and international value hotels to serviced https://www.bmgardenvillage.com/ 09200 Kupang, Kedah Darul Aman bmgardenvillage.com/
apartments and simple, clean guesthouses. Tel: +6016-4115489
RUMAH REHAT MAJLIS ULU LEGONG HOT SPRING
DAERAH BALING Kampung Keda Ulu Legong
09100 Baling, Kedah Darul Aman 09100 Baling, Kedah Darul Aman
Tel: +604-470 6636 Tel: +6019-571 1024
http://www.mdbaling.gov. my/ms/ +604-473 1024
pelawat/penginapan Website: http://www.
mdbalingtourism.gov.my/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/
prapulmdb/
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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
AIRASIA
Tips for
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
Tel: +603 7845 4543 SERVICES
Visitors
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
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
Local Etiquette
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
Jalan / Road Lima / Five Pantai / Beach side.
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
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS other operators such as AirAsia, Malindo Air and Firefly.
Malaysia
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
states of Sabah and Sarawak on Borneo Island and three
of most countries do not require visas for social or
at a
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.
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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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EMERGENCIES
POLICE STATIONS
BALING DISTRICT POLICE
HEADQUARTERS
Polis Diraja Malaysia Jalan
Mahmud, 09100 Baling
Kedah Darul Aman.
Tel: +604-470 1222
MPC Offices
BALING POLICE STATION
Polis Diraja Malaysia 09100 Baling
Kedah Darul Aman
Tel: +604-470 1222
TANJUNG PARI POLICE STATION
HEADQUARTERS (Petaling Jaya)
Polis Diraja Malaysia Tanjung Pari
09100 Baling, Kedah Darul Aman MALAYSIA PRODUCTIVITY CORPORATION
Tel: +604-370 2718 Lorong Produktiviti
Jalan Sultan, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
KUPANG POLICE STATION Tel: +603-7955 7266 | Fax: +603-7957 8068
Polis Diraja Malaysia Kupang, CLINICS HOSPITAL Email: marketing@mpc.gov.my
09200 Baling, Kedah Darul Aman
Tel: +604-476 6222 KLINIK BALING BALING HOSPITAL
3, Jalan Badlishah, Baling Baling, 09100 Baling
TAWAR POLICE STATION 09100 Baling, Kedah Darul Aman Kedah Darul Aman
Tel: +604-470 1443 Tel: +604- 470 1333 PETALING JAYA OFFICE SARAWAK REGION OFFICE TERENGGANU OFFICE
Polis Diraja Malaysia Jalanraya Malaysia Productivity Corporation Malaysia Productivity Corporation Malaysia Productivity Corporation
Tawar, 09310 Kuala Ketil A-06-01 Level 6, Blok A Lot 894, Lorong Demak Laut 3A Lot No. 1F, 22 Kompleks Usahawan
Kedah Darul Aman KLINIK KESIHATAN KUPANG
Kupang, 09200 Baling PJ 8 No. 23, Jalan Barat Seksyen 8 Taman Perindustrian Demak Laut Terengganu Kubang Jela, Manir
Tel: +604-476 6221 46050 Petaling Jaya 93050 Kuching 21200 Kuala Terengganu
Kedah Darul Aman
Tel: +604-476 6355 Selangor Sarawak Terengganu
POLICE LODGES Tel: +603-7960 0173/ Tel: 6082-439 959 / 439 960 Tel: +609-615 6089
POLIKLINIK DR AZHAR & 176/178/179 Fax: 6082-439 969 Fax: +609-605 6081
KAMPONG LALANG RAKAN-RAKAN Fax: +603-76900211 Email: sko@mpc.gov.my Email: ecrt@mpc.gov.my
POLICE LODGE G11, Bangunan Pekan Baru Baling Email: marketing@mpc.gov.my
Polis Diraja Malaysia Kampong 09100 Baling, Kedah Darul Aman EAST COAST REGION OFFICE KELANTAN OFFICE
Lalang, 09100 Baling Tel: +604-470 1966 NOTHERN REGION OFFICE Malaysia Productivity Corporation Malaysia Productivity Corporation
Kedah Darul Aman Malaysia Productivity Corporation Tingkat 14, Menara Zenith, Jalan Pejabat Negeri Kelantan Tingkat
Tel: +604-473 2605 KLINIK FATIMAH Beg Berkunci 206 Putra Square 6 3, Wisma PERKESO Jalan Kota
No. 43, Jalan Raya, Kupang Jalan Tun Hamdan Sheikh Tahir 25200 Kuantan Darulnaim 15538 Kota Bharu
PARIT PANJANG POLICE LODGE 09100 Baling, Kedah Darul Aman 13200 Kepala Batas Pahang Kelantan
Polis Diraja Malaysia Parit Panjang, Tel: +604-476 6891 Seberang Perai Utara Tel: +609-513 1788 / 513 1789 Tel: +609-741 6260 /
09120 Baling, Kedah Darul Aman Pulau Pinang Fax: +609-513 8903 +609-741 6262
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