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DESTINATION GUIDE

KEDAH

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INTRODUCTION

Kedah is a state in the northern part of the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

The state is famed for its padi fields and is known as "The rice bowl" of the country.

Regions

Cities

  • Alor Star - largest city and capital of the state
  • Sungai Petani - second largest city and industrial hub
  • Kulim - third largest city and earmarked for hi-tech industrial development

Other destinations

  • Langkawi - the 99 islands of "the land of all one's wishes"
  • Padang Serai - the important town at Southern Kedah
  • Lunas - another important town at Southern Kedah
  • Pedu - a man made lake surrounded by virgin rainforest and scenic mountains

THINGS TO DO

Bukit Hijau Waterfall - the best sight-seeing in the northern Penisular Malaysia.

CUISINE

Eat

  • Tan Kee Roast Duck - famous food at Northern Malaysia, origin from Lunas, Kedah