This is a one stop centre for people around the world who loves travelling in north Malaysia. Our first destination is a Malay state named Kedah ( Bowl Of Rice ). The state capital is Alor Star.
Facts
State Area : 9 426 km²
Climate : Tropical Monsoon
Wet ( rainny ) season : April to Dicember
Dry season ( sunny ) : January to March
Annual rainfall : 1800 mm
Temperature : ± 32°C
Clothes : Cotton
Highest peak : Mount Jerai, 1 380 metres above sea level
People : Malays, Chinese, Indian, Aborigines, Siamese
Language : Malay is widely spoken among the people
English is the second language
Others are Mandarin, Tamil, Siamese and Arabic
Religion : Islam is national religion
Others are Buddha, Hindu, Christians and Anamisme
State Capital : Alor Star
Royal Residence : Anak Bukit
Nearby Town : Jitra ( north, 10 minutes driving )
Sungai Petani ( south, 40 minutes driving )
Kuala Kedah ( west port, 10 minutes driving )
Kuala Nerang ( east, 1 hour driving )
Transport : Air
Bus and taxi
Railway
Sea
Hotels : Holiday Inn
Regency
Star City
Sri Malaysia
Darulaman Hotel
Darulaman Suite
Homestay and resort are available
Interesting Places : State Museum
Royal Museum
Pekan Rabu ( local shopping centre )
Alor Star TM Tower ( highest point )
Art Gallery
States Mosque
Tunku Abdul Rahman’s House ( first Malaysia Prime Minister )
Dr. Mahathir’s Mohamad’s House ( fourth Malaysia Prime Minister )
National Science Centre
Paddy Museum
Lye Huat Garden
Pedu Lake Resort
Jerai Peak
Payar Island Snorkling
Special Events : Aidil Fitri ( Muslims festival )
Aidil Adha ( Muslims festival )
Chinese New Year festival
Thaipusam festival
Christmas festival
Wedding festivals
Rice ( paddy ) planting twice a year
Rubber tapping
Palm oil plantation
Fishing by rod
Serkap fish (the oldest way of catching fresh water fish in the paddy field)
Food : Rice is the daily food ( meals and supper ) for all races
All types of food ( western and orient ) are available here.
Halal Food for muslims can easily get everywhere.
Don’t missed local foods : Laksa and laksam ( rice noodles fish soup )
Ketupat and lemang with rendang
Tapai
Satay ( Malaysia steak )
Dodol
Nasi lemak
Local fruits : Durian ( king of tropical fruit )
Mangos
Banana
Pineapple
Papaya
Local Entertainment : Shadow play
Gendang Keling ( traditional band )
Silat ( Malay origin martial art )
Fighting fish
Souvenier items : Serkap, sandals, batik, kris, clay pots
