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KEDAHVisitors’ Directory 2020

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No place in the world has a combination of these features: a tranquil tropical paradise laced with idyllic islands and beaches framed by mystical hills and mountains, filled with natural and cultural wonders amidst vibrant cities or villages of verdant paddy fields, all cradled in a civilisation based on proven history with archaeological site evidence going back three millennia in an ancient environment of geological formations from over 500 million years!

This is Kedah, the oldest existing kingdom in Southeast Asia.

Now Kedah invites the world to discover all her treasures from unique flora and fauna to delicious dishes, from diverse experiences in local markets and museums to the coolest waterfalls and even crazy outdoor adventures.

Because Kedah has it all!

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SEKAPUR SIREH JUNJUNG Chief Minister of KedahSEKAPUR SIREH Kedah State Secretary StateExecutiveCouncilor Champion,TourismProductivityNexus

ABOUT TOURISM PRODUCTIVITY NEXUS (TPN) WELCOME TO KUALA MUDA MapofKualaMuda

KUALA MUDA ATTRACTIONS MerdekaBeach MerbokRiverNatureActivities TanjungDawaiSeasideTown CarnivallWaterThemePark LembahBujang&SungaiBatuArchaeologicalSites LamanFigSuhanisStrawberryFarm TamanJubliPerak(SilverJubileePark) TupahRecreationalPark SungaiPetaniHistoricCentre

KEDAH CUISINE AND A CUPPA FoodTrails PassestothePasars

KUALA MUDA EXPERIENCES IN GREAT PACKAGES

COMPANY LISTINGS

ACCOMMODATION

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION Location&Transportation GettingAround GettingtoLangkawi UsefulContactNumbers TipsforVisitors EssentialMalayPhrasesYou’llNeedinMalaysia MakingYourStayNice-LocalEtiquetteandAdvice MalaysiaataGlance

KEDAH CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2020

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT EMERGENCIES

MPC OFFICES

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Welcome to Kedah Darul Aman!

Kedah,inthenorthofPeninsularMalaysia,isamagnificentstate.Itisindeedfullofwonders,someofwhicharealreadyknownworldwidesuchasourjewelandpride,theLangkawiarchipelago,whilesomanytreasuresontheKedahmainlandareonlynowbeingdiscoveredbytheworldatlarge.

YoutoomustdiscoverKedah’spristinenature,uniqueculture,scrumptiouscuisineandmoreineverycorner.ThisKedahDirectory2020isjustonebutgoodwaytostartyourKedahadventure.Thenifyouneedmoreinformation,justgetintouchwithusasperlistedcontacts.IassureyouKedahansareamongthefriendliestofMalaysiansandwillalwaysbehappytohelpyouinwhateverwayinyourstay.

Afterallwehaveproveninourhistoryof2500yearsasageopoliticalentitythatKedahhassharedsomuchwiththeregionandeventheworldandwillproudlycontinuedoso.ThisisinlinewiththeconceptandpolicyofsharedprosperitythatourPrimeMinisterofMalaysia,TheRightHonourableTunDr.MahathirMuhamadhasputinplaceforthewholenation.Youwillseethisinevenlocalpoliciesofstrengtheningthestate’slocalfolkintheirnetworkinginsocio-economicactivitiesandsoon,whichencompasseslocaltourismandtheenvironmentaswellforsustainability.

So,beassuredthatyourvisittoKedahwillenrichnotonlyyourpersonallifeexperiencesbutisalsoapartofthesharedprosperitythatwepractice.

HaveamemorablestayinKedah.

DATO’ SERI UTAMA HJ. MUKHRIZ TUN MAHATHIR.,DMK., SPMK., SJMK., DHMS., DSNS., SSS., JP. ChiefMinisterofKedahDarulAman

SekapurSireh JunjungASpecialMessagefromKedahMenteriBesar

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Sekapur Sireh 1Foreword by the Kedah State Secretary

AwarmSelamatDatangtoKedah!

I’mthrilledthatyou’rereadingmystate’sVisitors’ Directory 2020, whichwaspreparedespeciallyforvaluedtravellerssuchasyourself.

KedahisindeedMalaysia’smostuniquestate,andIsaythatnotjustbecauseIamtheStateSecretarybutthefactsspeakforthemselves.Wehavetheoldestknowncivilisationalhistoryandarchaeologicalsite,SungaiBatu,notjustinMalaysiabutinallSoutheastAsia.Andwehaveageologicallandscapeandrockformationhistoryofover500millionyears!

Butmorethanourfascinatinghistoryasanancientkingdom,Kedahhassomanyotherspecialheritagefeaturesbetheynatural,cultural,culinary,recreationalandmore.EvenournortherndialectofMalayisuniqueintheMalayArchipelago.Asvisitors,youwillbemesmerisedbyourendlesswonders.

Butmostofallitisourpeople,theKedahans,whoarealwaysfriendlyandeverwelcomingtoallvisitorstopartakeofourtreasures,cultureandlifestyle.Inlinewiththespiritofsharedprosperity,wewanteveryonetohaveastakeinandsharethewell-beingoftourism;fromvillagerstovenueorbusinessownersandeventoallvisitorsthemselves.

Kedah’spieisbig,sotospeakandthere’smorethanenoughforeveryonewhenenjoyedresponsiblyandsustainably-andthatiswhatsharedprosperityisabout.

Soagain,onbehalfofthegovernmentandpeopleofthisancientsultanateyetmodernstateofKedah-wewelcomeyou.Docometovisitusin2020andevenbeyond.

Sincerely,

DATO’ PADUKA AMMAR BIN DATO’ SHAIKH MAHMOOD NAIM DPSS., DSDK., JSD., SSS., AMK., AMN., BCK.Kedah State Secretary

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Sekapur Sireh 2Foreword by the State Executive Councilor

2020willbethebestyearevertovisitouruniquestateofKedah,aspartofVisitMalaysiaYear(VMY2020).

Icanassureyou,ourcherishedvisitors,thatallofusinKedaharelayingouttheproverbialredcarpetforyoutopartakenotjustofavisit,buttoexperiencethesharedprosperitythat’spartofthevisionofMalaysia’sownKedah-bornPrimeMinister,TunMahathirMohamad.

Wehavemanynewattractionsandpackagestocomplementthepopularold.Somethingsarenewlyrediscoveredsuchaspreviouslyforgottenbutfantasticcavesortrails,whilemanyothersareouronce-hiddenheritagetreasuresnewlyintroducedtotheworldbetheynaturalorculturalandevenboth.

BerestassuredthatKedahoffersexcitingthingsinstoreforeverykindofvisitandvisitor,beitforanindividualexplorer,aspecialtravelgroup,aromanticgetawayorafamilystaycation.Justdigalittle,beginningwiththisbooklet,andyouwillfindwhatyouseekinKedah,thegemofMalaysia.

Selamatdatang,na!Sincerely,

YB ASMIRUL ANUAR BIN ARIS Youth&Sport,Tourism,Art&CultureandEntrepreneurDevelopment

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Sekapur Sireh 3A word of Welcome by Champion

SelamatDatangallfriendsfromallcornersofEarth,notjusttoMalaysiabutespeciallytoKedah.

Kedahisindeedaspecialplaceintermsofhistory,geography,nature,adventure,culture,cuisineandeverythinginbetween.AndthisVisitors’ Directory 2020,willhelpyoudiscoverwhyandhowthisancientyetmodernSultanateofKedahhassomuchtooffer.

AsthedesignatedChampionoftheTourismProductivityNexusofMalaysia,Iamparticularlyfocusedonensuringthatourtourismsectorisnotonlyproductive,butalsoinclusiveforallstakeholdersandmostimportant,sustainablyso.ForKedah,thismeansthatvisitorslikeyourselfwillnotonlyenjoyyourstayinthislovelystate,butalsobeassuredthatyourvisitbringsbenefitstothelocalpeopleandmoreoverwhenyoucomebackhereanytimelater,youandthelocalpeoplecanstillreapthesamebenefitsorevenmore.Pluswealsohelpeducateourpeopleonenvironmentalawarenesswithlong-termbusinessproductivity.That’ssustainability!

ThisisallinlinewiththeideaandadvocacyofSharedProsperity,whichisacoreofourrecord-holdingPrimeMinisterTunMahathirMuhamad’svisionforMalaysia,whereeverythingfromagriculturetoindustrytotourismmutuallyfeedsandsustainseachother.ForKedah,youcanseethisinevenlittlethingssuchasKedahtourpackageswhichweaveindifferentplacesoractivitiestogiveyou,ourvisitor,amixofmemorableexperiencesofKedah,whilesharinghonestincomeformanylocalfolks.

Sobeassuredthatweareworkingforeveryone’swell-being,fromyourselfasourvaluedguesttoallstakeholdersandthatincludesourbeautifulenvironment.

EnjoyKedah!

UZAIDI UDANISChampionTourismProductivityNexus,MalaysiaSedim Rainforest Resort

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TourismProductivityNexus(TPN)isanindustry-ledestablishmentunderthepurviewofMalaysiaProductivityCorporation(MPC).EstablishedaspartofMalaysiaProductivityBlueprint(MPB),TPNservesastheone-stopcentrewhichassistsenterprisestoboostproductivity,increaseinnovation,andcapturegrowthopportunities.TPNchampionsvariousinitiativeswiththeaimtofacilitategrowthandincreaseproductivityatthenational,sectoral,andenterpriselevel,asfollows:

T1:Strengthencollaborationeffortsbetween industryandacademiatomatchindustry needs

T2:Establishacertification/accreditation programmefortouristsitestoboost touristvolumeandimproveservice delivery

T3:Enableproductownerstoreviewpricing systemofsites

T4:Reviewindustrystandardsand regulationswithindustry’sinput

T5:Alignmarketingstrategyontargeted touristsegments

InitiativesspearheadedbyTPNareincollaborationwithmajorstakeholders,inthegovernmentandindustry,especiallywiththeMinistryofTourism,ArtsandCulture(MOTAC),TourismMalaysiaandMalaysiaTourismCouncil(MTC)withtheobjectivetogrowbusinessesespeciallythoseofthesmallandmediumenterprisesandmicro-companies.

ABOUT TOURISM PRODUCTIVITY NEXUS (TPN)

Formoreinformationpleasevisitourproductivityportalat

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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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A T T R A C T I O N S

Famous partly due to its Malay name Pantai Merdeka meaning ‘Independence Beach’, it 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 restaurants, including the delicacy ‘mee udang’ or prawn noodle dish that is more associated with Sayak Island and Tanjung Dawai town across the river, both accessible by boat. Swimming is possible although the beach is naturally a little muddy but clean. Part of the beach has been built-up to control erosion and to have a seaside walkway. At the foothill of nearby Bukit Penjara are unique red rock formations where fossils have been found dating back 450 million years. There’s also a World War II remnant of a British concrete pillbox bunker. Romantic sunset views are a daily given and surrounding resorts or chalets provide good accommodation.

MERDEKA BEACH

Much of Kuala Muda’s nature attractions are 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 a type that is rare in the world. Elsewhere along Merbok River, oyster cultivation is also found.

A bustling fisheries town just half an hour from Sungai Petani, Tanjung Dawai is popular both with Kedahans and other Malaysians for several reasons. These include its waterfront jetty with boat rides to nearby Pantai Merdeka beach and other destinations, fresh seafood straight from the wharf and traditional marine products such as dried and salted or preserved fish. Local cuisine such as ‘mee udang’ (prawn noodles) and ‘ikan bakar’ (grilled fish) are also must-eats for visitors, with many making a beeline to the famous Medan Selera Ikan Bakar food centre. For the curious, the LKIM fish landing jetty is the place to catch a glimpse of busy fisherfolk at work when boats come in.

MERBOK RIVER NATURE ACTIVITIES

TANJUNG DAWAI SEASIDE TOWN

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CARNIVALL WATER THEME PARK

LEMBAH BUJANG & SUNGAI BATU ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES

This is Kedah’s biggest water theme park, located inside Cinta Sayang Resort which

is billed as the only integrated resort in northern Malaysia boasting a resort hotel,

convention centre, golf course and more. The Carnivall waterpark has four types of water slides, a lazy river, children’s pool and even a wall-climbing arena, plus other complete

amenities including food outlets. With a lively ambiance full of mostly local people

enjoying the recreational water facilities, you can feel the friendly Kedah atmosphere in

the park. Team-building, telematch and other group or family events are also offered in

Carnivall.

Kuala Muda especially the Lembah Bujang valley is home to some of the oldest historic sites not just in Malaysia but also in the region. Bujang Valley was dotted with numerous small ancient ‘candi’ or temples from around the 4th century onwards when local Malay folk were either Hindu or Buddhist adherents before Islam’s arrival. Several candi and period artifacts are preserved at the Muzium Arkeologi Lembah Bujang in Merbok. Nearby Sungai Batu is even earlier, dating from at least 535 BC and is the oldest known civilisational site in Southeast Asia. Interestingly it was an iron processing and exporting centre. It is best to visit these sites with a knowledgeable guide.

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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.

TAMAN JUBLI PERAK (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.

LAMAN FIG SUHANIS STRAWBERRY FARM

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Located within Gunung Jerai Forest Reserve, Tupah Recreational Park is a 2km stretch of gushing river with a series of rapids and low falls gushing into swirling pools. Hence 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.

TUPAH RECREATIONAL

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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.

SUNGAI PETANI HISTORIC CENTRE

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Kedah Cuisine and a Cuppa

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.

LaksaKedah

Kopi Raga

GulaiDagingBatangPisang

‘MeeUdang’(PrawnNoodle)

Timpan(LepatInti)

KuihPekNga

BeefNoodleSoup

Kuih Karas

KuihBungaPudak Kuih Dangai

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FOOD TRAILS PASSES TO THE PASARSMarkets are the commercial hearts of communities, and no less so in the ‘pasars’ around Kuala Muda. There are two basic types, Pasar Malam are night variety markets from evening to around elevenish PM, and Pasar Tani are agricultural or farmers’ markets usually early mornings till afternoon, each on different days for different places. So check the listings and make sure you pass through and enjoy our vibrant pasars.

RESTORAN NAIM GULAI SEMILANGF54,JalanTanjungDawaiKampungSungaiPial08110Bedong,KedahDarulAmanfacebook.com/naimgulaisembilang

RESTORAN UNCLE CHEN GULAI HOUSEF101Kg.HujungMatang08500KotaKualaMudaKedahDarulAmanTel:+6012-5399970https://www.facebook.com/Uncle-Chen-Gulai-House-559134351143645/

AT SATAY SEMELINGPekanSemelingSemeling,08100BedongKedahDarulAmanTel:+6017-5525701https://www.facebook.com/At-Satay-Semeling-1589719317957215/

RESTORAN TOP D’ GURUN Simpang3GuarNenas08300Gurun,KedahDarulAmanTel:+6010-2460770https://www.facebook.com/pages/Restoran-Top-D-Gurun/165837134128565

MEE UDANG PULAU SAYAK KampungPulauSayak08500KotaKualaMudaKedahDarulAmanTel:+6019-2671650 RESTORAN TERAPUNG TELUK BAYUKampungPengkalanBukitKecilTelukBayu,08500KotaKualaMudaKedahDarulAmanTel:+6019-5404943https://www.facebook.com/restoranterapungtelukbayu/

WARUNG MAK NJANG IKAN BAKARKampungTanjungDawai08500KotaKualaMudaKedahDarulAmanTel:+6013-4922188https://www.facebook.com/Warung-Mak-Njang-Ikan-Bakar-Warisan-Tanjung-Dawai-2054886524627049/

WARUNG RUMPUN MAMBU PersisiranPantaiKampungTanjungDawai08500KotaKualaMudaKedahDarulAmanTel:+6011-12433203 https://www.facebook.com/jaafar7421/

MEE KUAH TULANG SINGKIR MerbokKedahDarulAmanTel:+6019-5561802https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mee-Tulang-Singkir-Darat/340470586105444

NURUL IKAN BAKAR SUNGAI PETANI JalanLenconganBarat08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+6012-4893315 https://www.facebook.com/NIBSGPETANI/

RESTORAN RIMBUN MAT TOP KampungTelok08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+6017-4824531https://www.facebook.com/pages/Restoran-Rimbun-Mat-Top/219648451874190

DsaCaféJetiSemelingJatiSemeling,08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+6019-5720644https://www.facebook.com/DSA-Cafe-Semeling-Jetty-844498262403742/

SELERA DATARAN TSUNAMIKotaKualaMudaKompleksMemorialTsunamiSeleraDataranTsunami1-4,08500KotaKualaMudaKedahDarulAmanTel:+6019-4809897https://www.facebook.com/SeleraDataranTsunami/

PAK MUD CAFÉKampungBelau,08400MerbokKedahDarulAmanTel:+6019-5785899https://www.facebook.com/PakMudCafe/

MEE UDANG GALAH SEMPOII JalanMawar2,TamanPekanBaru08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+6011-37418288https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mee-Udang-Galah-Sempoi/194683931083243

SANTAI BY THE GARDENJalanPadangTemusuMukimSungaiPasir08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+6018-4664007https://www.facebook.com/santaibyTG/

MEE UDANG RESTORAN TSUNAMIBerdekatanGaleriTsunami08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+6012-4693880 SATAY SEMELING ABD DIN & RayaSemelingKampungMataHariNaik08100Bedong,KedahTel:+6012-5297027https://www.facebook.com/Firstgenerationofsataysemeling/

TAMAN KEMPAS

Jalan Kempas6pm–12am–Friday

KOTA KUALA MUDA

Kuala Muda6pm–12am–Thursday

FISH MARKET COMPLEX KUALA MUDA

Kuala Muda8am–3pm–Daily

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Sure, you can explore Kuala Muda on your own with guide books, websites and social media but in many cases there are hidden 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.

KUALA MUDAExperiences in 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 : [email protected] : www.facebook.com/daiichigallery

VisionTo 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.MissionTo encourage, develop and foster interests in art and inculcate an appreciation and understanding of art.Objectives-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 permanent collections.-To disseminate art knowledge and to publish research materials pertaining to art.-To promote art through cross-cultural sharing.

FOR PACKAGE INQUIRIES :

PACKAGE: NATURAL SOAP MAKING WORKSHOP

BUJANG’S NATURALContactPerson:Sani Mustafa

Tel:+6013-4496559FB:https://www.facebook.com/Bujangs-Natural-Soap-Personal-Care-2363320973718149/

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COMPANY LISTINGSHOTEL HARVARDKampungBongkok08300Bedong,KedahDarulAmanContactPerson:Noor Razman Rosli Tel:+6017-4133710

PERSATUAN ARKEO ADVENTURE TourismSungaiBatuMuziumArkeologiLembahBujang08400Merbok,KedahDarulAmanContactPerson:Mazlan MahmudTel:+6016-5053531

AZFAR EXCEL ENTERPRISE ContactPerson:Shahrizal NawarTel:+6019-2810234

AZFAR EXCEL ENTERPRISE ContactPerson:Rosmiri Shaari 011-10662204

OLD PENANG CASA LAGENDA HOTEL15,JalanLegenda2,LagendaHeights,08000SungaiPetani,KedahDarulAmanContactPerson:Yereen Lee Tel:+6018-2284032http://www.oldpenanghotel.com/

NATURE TOURIST GUIDE ContactPerson:Rosni HashimTel:+6011-32759457

KOMUNITI KAMPUNG HILIR ContactPerson:Roszaini HamzahTel:+6012-7307315

THE JERAI HILL HOTEL427Jalankolamair,08000SungaiPetani,KedahDarulAman.Tel:04-4213411Fax:04-4227349Email:[email protected]:thejerai.com.myOwnedby:Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri KedahManagedby:PKNK HOTELS SDN BHD

THE JERAI HILL HOTELPuncakGunungJerai,JalanSungaiPetani,08300Gurun,KedahDarulAman.Tel:04-4667777Fax:04-4667778Email:[email protected]:thejerai.com.myOwnedby:Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri KedahManagedby:PKNK HOTELS SDN BHD

SWISS INN HOTELJalanPahlawan08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanContactPerson:VeedaTel:+6019-4765657

UITM KEDAH08400Merbok,KedahDarulAmanContactPerson:Zaidi Yusof Tel:+6019-6649396

GABUNGAN KELAB KERETA NEGERI KEDAHContactPerson:Arahman AhmadTel:+6013-4771155https://www.facebook.com/groups/gkknk/

SHATALContactPerson:Muner Che AhmadTel:+6017-4611822

NAIM GULAI SEMBILANGF54,JalanTanjungDawaiKampungSungaiPial,08110BedongKedahDarulAmanContactPerson:Zarina BakarTel:+6019-4455014https://www.facebook.com/naimgulaisembilang

MERILTON HOTELJalanKampungBaru08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanContactPerson:Tan Su KhimTel:+6018-3159483

MERLITH HOTELJalanKampungBaru08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanContactPerson:Ng Jie XiTel:+6016-4590688 17 BAKAU HIJAU & KELAB PUNCAK ContactPerson:Mohamad Ridzwan Ishak Tel:+6019-5130119

AT SATAY SEMELING56,57,JalanRayaSemelingKampungMataHariNaik08100Bedong,KedahDarulAmanContactPerson:Hasrul Nizam OthmanTel:+6011-16301286https://www.facebook.com/sataysemelingkedah/

AT SATAY SEMELING56-57,JalanRayaSemelingKampungMataHariNaik08100Bedong,KedahDarulAmanContactPerson:Mohamad Faris Sobri Tel:+6011-16301286https://www.facebook.com/sataysemelingkedah/

NORTHERN LODGEC80,Lorong9,TamanSejatiIndah08000,SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanContactPerson:Hagia Sofia Ramly Tel:+6019-4705717https://www.facebook.com/NorthernLodgeParkAvenue/

DSA TRAVEL64,LengkokCempaka2BndrAmanjaya08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanContactPerson:JunaTel:+604-39972906https://www.facebook.com/DSA-Travel-Tour-1853388031626139/

TOURIST GUIDE (TG) ContactPerson:Mohd Faizy SaidTel:+6013-4018777

SASTRIA HOTEL28JalanPahlawanTamanLagendaIndahSungaiPetani,08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanContactPerson:Mohd KhairulTel:+6012-5758974https://www.facebook.com/sastriahotel/

LAGUNA ADVENTURE CLUB23PersiaranBLM3BandarLagunaMerbok08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanContactPerson:SofriNurizan, Rosli OthmanTel:+6013-5921003

RESTORAN RIMBUN MAT TOP KampungTelok08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanContactPerson:Mohamad ZainTel:+6019-4055700https://www.facebook.com/pages/Restoran-Rimbun-Mat-Top/219648451874190

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BUJANG’S NATURAL08100KualaMudaKedahDarulAmanContactPerson:SaniTel:+6013-4496559https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kampung-Bujang-Kedah-Darul-Aman/258112878033133

EMERALD PUTERI50,JalanPermatangGedong,TamanSejatiIndah08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanContactPerson:NormanTel:+6018-9449745https://www.facebook.com/ephsp/

KAMPUNG BUJANG ContactPerson:Hjh SamsiahTel:+6011-33102964 RESTORAN TERAPUNG TELUK BAYUJalanTelukBayu08300SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanContactPerson:Zamri Mohd ZukiTel:+6013-4440223 PUREST HOTELA-2JalanIndah1TamanSejatiIndah08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanContactPerson:Elangkaran Tel:+6012-4159161https://www.facebook.com/puresthotel/

UNCLE CHEN GULAI HOUSE F101KgHujungMatang08500KotaKualaMudaKedahDarulAmanContactPerson:AnuarBinJohariTel:+6012-4650790https://www.facebook.com/Uncle-Chen-Gulai-House-559134351143645/

MIS HOLIDAY ContactPerson:Jasmine Teh Tel:+6019-5931290 SERI MALAYSIAJalanPasar,Seksyen2108000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanContactPerson:Syed FirdausTel:+6019-7090482https://www.serimalaysia.com.my/

SONGSONG ISLAND LEISURE SDN BHDKomplekJetiPelanconganSungaiMerbok08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanContactPerson:Mohd ZafranTel:+6019-4317000https://www.facebook.com/songsongisland.leisure/

MEE UDANG GALAH SEMPOI JalanMawar2,TamanPekanBaru08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanContactPerson:Muhd FakhrieTel:+6013-4098791https://www.facebook.com/meeUdangGalahSempoi/

JAUHAR ASIA VACATIONSA-12A,Jalan2&CintaSayangResortHomes,Amanjaya08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanContactPerson:Mohd FansoyiTel:+6017-5750762https://www.facebook.com/jauharasiavacation/

PWK TANJUNG DAWAI ContactPerson:SaifullizanTel:+6013-2560450

PPK MERBOK ContactPerson:Nor AfzanTel:+6018-3892040

RIVERSIDE TRAVEL11,JalanMelati1BandarAmanjaya08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanContactPerson:Nor AshidiTel:+6019-4278027

MERDEKA BEACH RESORT Kampung BaganUlu08500KotaKualaMudaKedahDarulAmanContactPerson:Siti RaihanTel:+6017-4684144http://www.merdekabeachresort.com.my/

PEDATI SAYANG HOLIDAY SitiNorsidahTel:+6013-4350364PARK AVENUE HOTELE-1JalanIndahDuaTamanSejatiIndah08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanContactPerson:Haizard HasanudinTel:+6016-4192926http://www.parkavenue.com.my/

NURUL IKAN BAKAR08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanContactPerson:Afiz SyakirinTel:+6016-7424945https://www.facebook.com/NIBSGPETANI/

SELERA DATARAN TSUNAMI KompleksMemorialTsunamiSeleraDataranTsunami,1-4,08500KotaKualaMudaKedahDarulAmanContactPerson:Ahmad OsmanTel:+6012-4693880https://www.facebook.com/SeleraDataranTsunami/

DAI ICHI MODERN ART GALLERY 155,JalanMasjid1TamanPekanBaru08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanContactPerson:Tai Lee KeowTel:+6012-4850088Website:http://www.e-gallery.org/en/FB:www.facebook.com/daiichigallery

SATAY SEMELING ABG DIN & KAK SHAH63,JalanRayaSemelingKampungMataHariNaik08100Bedong,KedahDarulAmanContactPerson:Aishah Bt HassanTel:+6012-5297027https://www.facebook.com/Firstgenerationofsataysemeling/

PETANDA ContactPerson:Fadzil Hassan Tel:+6019-4786097

CINTA SAYANG RESORTPersiaranCintaSayang08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanContactPerson:K.PunithaTel:+6014-7733543Website:http://cintasayangresort.com/FB:https://www.facebook.com/cintasayangresort/

PEJABAT PARLIMEN MERBOK 59,PersiaranBLM6/2BandarLagunaMerbok08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanContactPerson:NurfarhanTel:+6019-5519757

Some of the world’s best resorts and friendliest homestays can be found in

Kedah. Saying ‘spoilt for choice’ here is an understatement. Choose from a diversity of

accommodation ranging from luxury pads and international value hotels to serviced

apartments and simple, clean guesthouses.

Accommodation

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Accommodation in Kuala Muda is more diverse and welcoming than one may think, ranging from established hotel chains to budget local inns to friendly village homestays. Just take your pick and pick your days.

HOTELS

THE JERAI HOTEL SUNGAI PETANI427Jalankolamair08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:04-4213411Fax:04-4227349Email:[email protected]:thejerai.com.my

BIG BANANA HOTEL KampungPengkalan08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+6011-16408080https://www.facebook.com/Big-Banana-Hotel-SP-476172989433941/

PARK AVENUEE-1JalanIndahDuaTamanSejatiIndah08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+604-4317777http://www.parkavenue.com.my/

SWISS INN SUNGAI PETANI JalanPahlawan,08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+604-4223333https://www.swissgarden.com/inn-sungai-petani/

MERILTON HOTEL JalanKampungBaru08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+604-4221122https://meriltonhotel.com/

PUREST HOTELA2,1,JalanIndah2TamanSejatiIndah08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+604-4303000https://puresthotel.com.my/

EMERALD PUTERI HOTEL 50,JalanPermatangGedongTamanPenaga,08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+604-4315555http://www.puteriinternationalhotel.com

SERI MALAYSIA JalanPasar,Seksyen2108000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+604-4234060https://www.serimalaysia.com.my/ HARVARD SUASANA HOTEL KampungBongkok08300BedongKedahDarulAmanTel:+60404-4588288https://www.facebook.com/pages/Harvard-Suasana-Hotel-Golf-Country-Club-Bedong-Kedah-Darul-Aman/208553149208555

T + HOTEL57-65,LengkokCempaka1PersiaranCempakaAmanjaya08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+604-4412111http://thotel.com.my/hotels/sungai-petani

K GARDEN HOTEL 66,LengkokCempaka1PersiaranAmanjaya08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+604-4485555

BIG ORANGE HOTELA31,Jalan2CintaSayangResortHome08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+604-4404620http://www.bigorangehotel.com.my/

SASTRIA HOTEL 28,JalanPahlawanTamanLagendaIndah08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+604-4246744https://www.sastriahotel.com.my/

SP GOLDEN STAR HOTEL 288&289,JalanTuankuHaminah6,TamanTuankuHaminah08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+604-4480762 APPLE INN HOTEL 33,JalanMelati1,BandarAmanjaya08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+604-4420060http://www.appleinn.com.my/

OLD PENANG CASA LAGENDA HOTEL 15,JalanLegenda2,LagendaHeights,08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+604-4258972http://www.oldpenanghotel.com/hotels/sungai-petani/old-penang-casa-lagenda-hotel/

B+ HOTEL TamanPataniJaya08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+604-4241464https://spbhotel.com.my/

BANDAR LAGUNA MERBOK HOMESTAY 1LorongBLM3/5,BandarLagunaMerbok,08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+6013-5254819https://www.facebook.com/homestayiman/

C’PUTEH MUSLIM HOMESTAY 285F,PadangTemusu08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+6019-4004996http://putehhomestay.blogspot.com/

DE-SELESA HOMESTAY 617LebuhNilam,TamanDelima,08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+6019-7535540

FRANGIPANI HOMESTAY 196AJalanBujangUtama2TamanLembahBujangUtama,08100BedongKedahDarulAmanTel:+6010-2794186

JORAN HOMESTAY F21,PantaiMerdeka08500KotaKualaMudaKedahDarulAmanTel:+6019-5499518https://sponline.xyz/maklumat.php?hospitality=l4y&hospitalityName=Joran%20Homestay

KG SUNGAI BADAK HOMESTAY KampungSungaiBadak08300GurunKedahDarulAmanTel:+6012-5396833https://www.facebook.com/homestaykgsgbadak/

KJ HOMESTAY 17LorongBLM3/5BandarLagunaMerbok08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+6013-4769717http://homestaykj.blogspot.com/

MELOR PARK HOMESTAY 183Lorong1,TamanMelor08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+6012-5613606https://www.sponline.xyz/maklumat.php?hospitality=7yD

PERMAIPURA HOMESTAY 2LorongPermaipuraMesra408100Bedong,KedahDarulAmanTel:+604-4580012https://pphomestay.webs.com/

R.A.K HOMESTAY 284JalanZamrud9/2CTamanSinarIntan08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+6019-3363053https://rak-homestay.business.site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=referral

SABRINA’S HOMESTAY 99RJalanBujangIndah2,TamanLembahBujangIndah,08100Bedong,KedahDarulAmanTel:+6019-4146812

SUNGAI PETANI HOMESTAY 137LorongPerdana1/5BandarPerdana,08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+6017-4900048

KG BUJANG DESA LESTARI KgDesaLestari,Bujang,KedahDarulAmanTel:+6017-5641080 https://www.facebook.com/Koperasi-Desa-Lestari-Kg-Bujang-1765703990401094/

CMN HOTEL 119,JalanBukitPuteri9/11BandarPuteriJaya08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+604-4251511https://www.facebook.com/cmnhotel/

RESORTS & CHALETS CHALET TERAPUNG SEGANTANG GARAMKualaSegantangGaramBanKotaKualaMuda08400Merbok,KedahDarulAmanTel:+604-4572117https://www.facebook.com/ChaletTerapungPpkMerbokKedah/

CINTA SAYANG RESORTPersiaranCintaSayang08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+604-4414666http://cintasayangresort.com/

MERDEKA BEACH RESORT KampungBaganUlu08500KotaKualaMuda,KedahDarulAmanTel:+604-4377555http://www.merdekabeachresort.com.my/

HOMESTAYS ADZLEE HOMESTAY 38JalanLembahBujang1TamanLembahBujang08100Bedong,KedahDarulAmanTel:+6019-4788518https://www.sponline.xyz/maklumat.php?hospitality=Zv7

AYU’S HOMESTAY 245JalanKenanga2/3PersiaranAmanjaya508000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+6019-4588012

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EssentialInformation

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

BY AIRMalaysiaAirlines,AirAsia,MalindoAirandothersoperatedailyairservicesdirectfromKualaLumpurtoKedah.YoucantakeflightsfromKualaLumpurInternationalAirport(KLIA)orSultanAbdulAzizShahAirport(SubangSkypark)toSultanAbdulHalimAirportinKepalaBatasjust20minutes’drivefromAlorSetar,ortoLangkawiAirport.

BY ROADJustafive-hourdrivefromKualaLumpurbringsyoutoKedahusingtheNorth-SouthExpressway(PLUS).Air-conditionedexpressbusestoKedahcanbetakenatKL’sTerminalBersepaduSelatanorHentianDutabushubs.BusservicesgotoAlorSetar,SungaiPetani,Gurun,Jitra,Kulim,BalingandBukitKayuHitamattheThaiborder.Buses,taxisandevene-hailingcarservicesarealsoavailablefromneighbouringstatestoKedahandviceversa.

BY RAILFastandcomfortableKTMElectricTrainServices(ETS)expresstrainsrunfromKLSentralstationinKualaLumpurdailyandstopatmajortownsinKedahincludingAlorSetar,SungaiPetani,GurunandAnakBukitbeforeproceedingtoneighbouringPerlis.VisitorsheadingforLangkawishoulddisembarkatAlorSetarorArauinPerlisandproceedtotherespectivejettyterminalstoarrangetheirtransfer.ThebordertownofBukitKayuHitamistheentrypointforvisitorswhoarearrivingfromSadao,Thailand.ThereisanImmigrationandCustomscheckpointatthebordercrossingthatisopenfortravellersfrom6.00amtomidnight(Malaysiantime).

Getting to the Kedah Mainland

If ancient traders could travel to Kedah since nearly 2000 years ago, you can too. Located

on the northwest coast of Peninsular Malaysia, it is one of the country’s northern

gateways bordering Thailand to its north. You can travel to Kedah by air, road, rail or

sea even on a cruise ship.

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Tips for Visitors

GETTING AROUND

SELF-DRIVERentacarattheairportorviacarrentalservicesandexploreKedahonthecomprehensivenetworkofroadsaroundthestate.

BUSES AND TAXISTherearetransportterminalsineachcityandmajortowninKedahforlocalbuses,interstatebusesandtaxiswithamajorhubinAlorSetarknownasTerminalShahabPerdanaatJalanLanggar.InSungaiPetani,themainbusterminalissituatedatUkirSquare,JalanKualaKetil.GettovarioustownsinKedahandothermajordestinationsinPeninsularMalaysiaespeciallyKualaLumpur,Penang,Melaka,KuantanandJohorBahrubybus.Forfestiveandholidayseasonsticketsmustbebookedinadvance.

GETTING TO LANGKAWI

BY AIRMalaysiaAirlinesoperatesdailyairservicestoLangkawifromKualaLumpur,whileitssubsidiary,Firefly,offersdailyflightstoLangkawifromtheSultanAbdulAzizShahAirportinSubangandPenang.AirAsiaprovidesdailyflightstoLangkawifromKualaLumpurandothercities.TherearedirectflightstoLangkawievenfromSingapore.

BY SEAExpressferriesprovideregularser-vicestoLangkawifromKualaKedahinmainlandKedahandKualaPerlisintheneighbouringstateofPerlis.ThesearidefromKualaKedahtakesabout1hour15minutes.FerryservicestoLangkawiarealsoavailablefromPenangaswellasSatun,Thailand.

BY RAILTravellersheadingforLangkawimayrefertothesectionaboveanddisembarkatAlorSetaroralsoArauinPerlisandproceedtotherespectivejettyterminalatKualaKedahorKualaPerlisforferriestotheisland.

USEFUL CONTACT NUMBERSTOURISM ENQUIRIES

ALOR SETARTourist Information Centre Tel:+6047312322 +604-7301322

BUKIT KAYU HITAMTourist Information Centre Tel:+6049222078 +6049221249EMail:[email protected]

LANGKAWI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Tourist Information Centre Tel:+6049551311

KUAHTourist Information Centre (JettyPointComplex) Tel:+6049660494

KEDAH STATE TOURISM ACTION COUNCIL Tel:+6047351030 +6047328296

LANGKAWI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (LADA) Tel:+6049600600Email:[email protected]

AIRLINESMALAYSIA AIRLINESTel:1300883000 +60378433000

AIRASIA Tel:+60321719333

FIREFLY AIRLINES Tel:+60378454543

MALINDO AIR Tel:+60378415388

SULTAN ABDUL HALIM AIRPORTAlor Setar Tel:+6047146876

LANGKAWI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Tel:+6049551311

RAILWAYSKERETAPI TANAH MELAYU BERHAD Railway Call Centre (KTMB) Tel:+60322671200

ALOR SETAR RAILWAY STATION Tel:+6047314045

SUNGAI PETANI RAILWAY STATION Tel:+6044210703 +6044211301

PADANG BESAR STATION Tel:+6049490209

BUSESTRANSNATIONAL EXPRESS Tel:+6047345946(Alor Setar) +6044214346(Sungai Petani)

PLUSLINER EXPRESS Tel:+60340458878(Hotline) +6047345946(Alor Setar) +6044214346(Sungai Petani)

CEPAT EXPRESS Tel:+6047303110(Alor Setar) +6044248182 (Sungai Petani) +6049246050(Bukit Kayu Hitam)

UTAMA EXPRESS Tel:+6047345946(Alor Setar) +6044214346(Sungai Petani)

TAXIAIRPORT TAXI (Alor Setar) Tel:+6047145876

CAR RENTAL HERTZ CAR RENTAL Tel:+6047144959

FERRIESLANGKAWI FERRY SERVICES SDN. BHD. Tel:+6049669439

LANGKAWI RO RO FERRY SERVICES Tel:+6049669881

FERRYLINE VENTURES SDN.BHD. Tel:+6049663988

GENERAL ENQUIRIESIMMIGRATION OFFICE Alor Setar Tel:+6047333302

IMMIGRATION OFFICE Bukit Kayu Hitam Tel:+6049221621

IMMIGRATION OFFICE Langkawi Tel:+6049694400

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MAKING YOUR STAY NICE

Local Etiquette and Advice

• Whilevisitinganyvenuewhereyoumeetlocal people,doberespectfuloflocalcustomsand traditions;afriendlysmilewillnevergowrongand justasksomeoneifunsure.

• Handshakesaregenerallyacceptableforboth menandwomen,butobservantMuslimladies orevenmenmayacknowledgeintroductions totheoppositegendersimplybynoddingand smiling.AMalaysianwelcomegreetingistheright palmplacedovertheheartwithaslightnodandthe replyisthesame.Themoretraditionalgreeting orsalamresemblesahandshakebutusesboth handswithoutthegrasp.Afterthehandstouch,they arelightlybroughttothechesttomeanthegreeting isheartfelt.

• Footwearmustalwaysberemovedwhenvisiting homesorplacesofworshipsuchasmosquesand temples.Mostmosquesproviderobesandscarves forladies,andsarongsformenwearingshorts. Whensittingonthefloor,mensitcross-leggedwhile womennormallysitwiththeirlegstuckedtoeither side.

• Toeatandalsotogiveorreceivesomething,the righthandisalwaysused(unlessitisalargeitem wherebothhandsareneeded).

• Whenpointing,itispreferabletousetheright hand’sthumbwiththeotherfourfingersfolded under,ratherthantheforefingerespeciallywhen pointingtoaperson.Alwaysaskforpermission beforetakingphotographsofsomeoneorwhen insidesomeone’shome.

• Thecountry’sMuslimmajority(abouttwo-thirdsof thepopulation)doesnotconsumeporkorany porcineproductsnorliquororalcoholicbeverages. Thus,toastingisnotacommonpractice.

• Theweatherisgenerallyquitewarmwithoccasional torrentialshowers.Cottonorlightclothes,rubber shoesandhatsaresuitable.Notethatsome establishmentssuchasupmarketrestaurantsmay notallowslippers,shortsorsleeveless.

The Malay Language or Bahasa Melayu is a relatively easy 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.

GREETINGS AND ESSENTIALSTerima kasih / Thank youYa/Tidak – Yes/NoSelamat datang / WelcomeSelamat jalan / GoodbyeSama-sama / You’re welcomeSaya fak faham / I don’t understand

DIRECTIONS AND TRANSPORTATIONDi mana tandas? / Where is the toilet?Belok kanan / Turn rightBelok kiri / Turn leftJalan terus / Go straightPerlahan sikit / Slow downTeksi / TaxiBas / BusKapalterbang / Flight/PlaneKeretapi / Train Jalan / RoadKeluar / ExitMasuk / Entrance

Essential Malay Phrases You’ll

Need in Malaysia

AT THE RESTAURANT / CAFEKurang manis / Less sweetTanpa gula / No sugarKurang ais / Less iceTanpa susu / No milkTambah pedas / Extra spicyKurang pedas / Less spicySedap / TastyAir / Water

AT THE MARKETBerapa? / How much?Mahal / Expensive

NUMBERSSatu / OneDua / TwoTiga / ThreeEmpat / FourLima / FiveEnam / SixTujuh / Seven

Lapan / EightSembilan / NineSepuluh / Ten

MAKING FRIENDSApa khabar? / How are you?Khabar baik / I’m fine Dah makan? / Have you eaten?Cantik / BeautifulMaaf / I’m sorry Tolong / PleaseJom / Let’s go

FOR EVERYTHING ELSE…Panas / HotSejuk / ColdBoleh / CanKampung / VillageSungai / RiverPantai / BeachLaut / SeaAwas / Caution

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COUNTRYThe federation of Malaysia comprises PeninsularMalaysia (which is made up of 11 states), the largestatesofSabahandSarawakonBorneoIslandandthreeFederal Territories namely Kuala Lumpur the capital,Putrajaya the federal administrative city and Labuanoffshorefinancialcentre.

CAPITAL CITYKuala Lumpur is the capitalwhere theParliament andthe King’s palace are, while Putrajaya is the federaladministrativecentre.

GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATIONLying 2 to 7 degrees north of the Equator, PeninsularMalaysiaisseparatedfromSabahandSarawakbyLautBunguran or the South China Sea. The Peninsular isborderedwithThailandinthenorth,whileitssouthernneighbourisSingapore.ThestatesofSabahandSarawakonBorneoIslandshareacommonborderwithIndonesiawhile Sarawak also shares a border with BruneiDarussalam.

AREA329,758sqkm

POPULATION32.5million

PEOPLEMalayandrelatedBumiputragroupsmakeupabout65%ofthepopulation,withChinese,Indiansandotherethnicgroupsmakinguptherest.

LANGUAGEBahasaMelayu(Malaylanguage)isthenationallanguagebut English is widely spoken. Malaysians also speakvariousethniclanguagesanddialects.

RELIGIONIslam is the official religion but all major religions arepracticedfreelyandvisitorswillseemosques,churchesandBuddhist,Taoist,HinduorSikhtemplesalloverthecountry.

GOVERNMENTMalaysia practices parliamentary democracy andconstitutionalmonarchy.TheHeadofStateistheYangdi-PertuanAgong(theKingor‘Agong’forshort)andtheHeadofGovernmentisthePrimeMinister.Thecountryhasabicamerallegislativesystem,withgeneralandstateelectionsrequiredeveryfiveyears.

CLIMATEMalaysiahasatropicalclimateandtheweatheriswarmand humid all year round. Daily temperature range isfrom21°C inearlymorning to32°Cormore inurbanareaafternoons.Theaverageannualrainfallvariesfrom2,000mmto2,500mm.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTSVisitors must be in possession of a valid passport oracknowledgedtraveldocumentwithaminimumvalidityofsixmonthsbeyondtheintendedstayperiod.Citizensof most countries do not require visas for social orbusinessmeetingvisits.Forfurtherinformation,pleasecallorvisitthenearestMalaysiandiplomaticmissionorTourismMalaysiaoffice.

CURRENCYThe monetary currency unit is the Malaysian Ringgit,whichisdomesticallydenotedasRMandininternationalbanking as MYR. Foreign currencies can be freelychangedatbanksandmoneychangers.

TIMEStandardMalaysiatimeiseighthoursaheadofGMTand16hoursaheadofUSPacificStandardTime.

WORKING DAYSGovernment and most offices in all states, with theexceptionofKedah,KelantanandTerengganu,operateonafive-dayweekfromMondaytoFriday.Governmentoffices in Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu are openfromSundaytoThursday.TheyareclosedonFridayandSaturday.

BANKING HOURSInmoststates,bankinghoursarefrom9.30amto4.00pmfromMondaytoFriday.BanksinthestatesofKelantanandTerengganuoperate from9.30amto4.00pmfromSaturdaytoThursday.

POST OFFICESMostpostofficesareopenfrom8.00amto5.00pmdailyexceptonstateweekendsandpublicholidays.

ELECTRICITYThevoltageusedthroughoutMalaysiais220–240voltsAC,at50cyclespersecond.Standard3-pinsocketsandsquareplugsareused.

MEASUREMENT SYSTEMMalaysiausestheinternationalmetricsystem.

TELECOMMUNICATIONSMalaysia isopenly linkednationallyand internationallybytelephone, facsimile, telegraphandviathe internet.Most hotels provide International Direct Dial (IDD)telephoneservicesaswellasInternetWi-Ficonnection.

GETTING TO MALAYSIAThemostpopulargatewaytoMalaysiaisthroughtheKualaLumpurInternationalAirport(KLIA)atSepang,locatedjustover50kmsouthofKualaLumpur.OthermajorinternationalairportsthatserveasentrypointsareatPenang,JohorBahru,Kuching,KotaKinabaluandtheislandofLangkawiaswellasasmallerairportatSubangnearKualaLumpur.Around50internationalairlinesflyintothecountry.Thenationalcarrier,MalaysiaAirlines,iscomplementedbybudgetairlinesorotheroperatorssuchasAirAsia,MalindoAirandFirefly.

ThemainentrypointbyseaisatPortKlangabout30kmwestofKualaLumpur,especiallyforcruiseshipswithotherportsofcallinPenangandLangkawiislands.

PeninsularMalaysiaisalsoaccessiblebyrailandroadfromSingaporeandThailand.

GETTING AROUNDMalaysiahasexcellentdomesticairlinksservicesbyMalaysiaAirlinesandlow-costcarrierssuchasAirAsia,MalindoAirandFirefly.Thecountryhasarelativelywell-developedandefficientpublictransportationsystemservedbybusesandtaxis,aswellastrainsonthePeninsula.E-hailingvehicleservicesarealsoavailable.

ACCOMMODATIONMalaysiahasawiderangeofaccommodationatverycompetitiverates.Internationalstar-ratedhotels,beachorforestresorts,chalets,budgethotels,hostels,servicedapartmentsandregisteredhomestaysorkampungstaysarejustsomeofthemanytypesofaccommodationavailable.Onlinebookingispopular.

Malaysia at a

Glance

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MARCH

KARNIVAL KEUSAHAWANAN DAN KERJAYA NEGERI KEDAH13 – 14 MarchUnishams, Kuala Ketil, Baling

KEDAH 2020 RUN7 MarchMuzium Padi, Alor Setar

ULTRON ALOR SETAR RUN 202014 MarchAeon Big, Alor Setar

INTERNATIONAL INVENTION, INNOVATION & DESIGN COMPETITION 202019 March UITM Merbok, Sungai Petani

APRIL

KEDAH FOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION01 April – 25 NovemberSetiap Daerah

MALAYSIA SERIES CHALLENGE KEDAH11 AprilMenara MPSPK, Sungai Petani

JANUARY

KARNIVAL HARAPAN KEDAH4 - JanStadium Mini Keladi, Kulim

THE 18TH ROYAL LANGKAWI INTERNATIONAL REGATTA6 - 11 JanLangkawi Island, Langkawi

BURUNG HANTU NIGHT RUN 202018 - Jan Menara Alor Setar, Alor Setar

FEBRUARY

LE TOUR DE LANGKAWI7 -14 Feb Langkawi Island, Langkawi

HERO RUN V2.015 Feb Riverfront City, Sungai Petani

MASTER TOUR DE MALAYSIA 202022 – 23 Feb Uum Sintok

THE 3RD LANGKAWI ULTRA 29 Feb - 1 MarchResort World Langkawi

MAY

IFTAR PROGRAM17 MayMasjid Zahir

JUNE

DURIAN AGRO TOURISM FEST 202013 June Bandar Baharu, Kulim

MAI MAKAN MEMPELAM27 June Tobiar

LANGKAWI UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK INTERNATIONAL TOUCH RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP 20206-7 JuneLangkawi Sport Complex

JULY

INTERNATIONAL EUREKA INNOVATION EXHIBITION 202028 – 30 JulyUnikl Campus, Kulim

HARI PELADANG PENTERNAKDAN NELAYAN PERINGKAT NEGERI KEDAH 202024-28 JulyTaman Jubli Emas, Alor Setar

AUGUST

INTERHASH LANGKAWI 202021 – 23 August Langkawi Island, Langkawi

MERDEKA FUN RUN 202022 AugustMydin Taman Batik, Sungai Petani

SEPTEMBER

LEMBAH BUJANG TREASURE HUNT6 SeptemberLembah Bujang, Merbok

KEDAH INTERNATIONAL 4 X 4 CHALLENGE16 SeptemberTasik Darulaman, Jitra

OCTOBER

KEDAH HALAL FEST FESTIVAL29 October - 1 NovemberAmanjaya Mall, Sungai Petani

NOVEMBER

KEDAH FISHING TOURNAMENT7 NovemberTasik Unishams, Kuala Ketil

DECEMBER

KEDAH UNDER12 INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL COMPETITION11-13 DecemberLangkawi

All related event information is subject to change by the organiser from time to time and this administration is not responsible for the risks and losses based on the information above.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Life is all about teamwork, and a good Directory like this one for Kedah requires good teamwork from so many parties, not just from within but even from without the state as well. We wish to thank all those listed below and even those who may be inadvertently missed, with a huge heartfelt Kedah inspired Terimakasihbanyakna!

PEJABAT MENTERI BESAR KEDAH DARUL AMAN

KEDAH GOVERNMENT SECRETARY'S OFFICE

STATE GOVERNMENT OF KEDAH DARUL AMAN

STATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION KEDAH OFFICE

ALOR SETAR CITY COUNCIL

KULIM MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

KUBANG PASU MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

BALING DISTRICT COUNCIL

SIK DISTRICT COUNCIL

PADANG TERAP DISTRICT COUNCIL

LANGKAWI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL TOURISM CITY

LANGKAWI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (LADA)

YAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

BANDAR BAHARU DISTRICT COUNCIL

PENDANG DISTRICT COUNCIL

DISTRICT AND LAND OFFICE OF KUALA MUDA

KEDAH DARUL AMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY CORPORATION

KEDAH STATE MUSEUM

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING OF THE STATE OF KEDAH DARUL AMAN

MINISTRY OF TOURISM, ARTS AND CULTURE MALAYSIA

KEDAH OFFICEMALAYSIAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION OF HOTELS

KEDAH TOURISM SDN. BHD.

KEDAH TOURIST GUIDE ASSOCIATION

KEDA

MALAYSIA INBOUND TOURISM ASSOCIATION (MITA)

MALAYSIA PRODUCTIVITY CORPORATION (Northern Region Office)

TOURISM PRODUCTIVITY NEXUS

MEDIA

UTUSAN MALAYSIABERITA HARIANSINAR HARIANRADIO TELEVISYEN MALAYSIA (RTM)RANCANGAN SELAMAT PAGI MALAYSIA

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TOURISM MALAYSIA

KEDAH TOURISM

ALOR SETAR CITY COUNCIL

KULIM MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

KUBANG PASU MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

BALING DISTRICT COUNCIL

SIK DISTRICT COUNCIL

PADANG TERAP DISTRICT COUNCIL

YAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

LANGKAWI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL TOURISM CITY

BANDAR BAHARU DISTRICT COUNCIL

PENDANG DISTRICT COUNCIL

TAMUASIAPhoto by Denan Lee

PANTAI CENANGLANGKAWIPhoto by Izuddin Helmi Adnan on Unsplash

LANGKAWIPhoto by Ilyuza Mingazova on Unsplash

GUNUNG PULAI, BALINGPhoto by Heiswayi Nrird on Unsplash

EMERGENCY Photo by Greg Nunes on Unsplash

GUNUNG PULAI, BALINGPhoto by Jihao Tan on Unsplash

GUNUNG BINTANGMynewshub

WHITE WATER RAFTING Sedim Rainforest Resort

PENANG-TRAVELTIPS.COM Timothy Tye

STESEN RADIO KEDAH FMUTUSAN ONLINESINAR ONLINEKEDAHTVWARTA KEDAH

PAWANA JERAI RESORT

PEDU LAKE ECO & SERVICES

MARDI JERAM PASU

FAMA

PARALAYANG TAEH BUKIT GUNUNG BUNGSU KAB. LIMA PULUH KOTA

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cintasayangresort.com/

gokelah.com/

blackforest.com.my/

ammboi.com/

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PETALING JAYA OFFICEMalaysiaProductivityCorporationA-06-01Level6,BlokAPJ8No.23,JalanBaratSeksyen846050PetalingJayaSelangorTel: +603-79600173/ 176/178/179Fax: +603-76900211Email:[email protected]

NOTHERN REGION OFFICEMalaysiaProductivityCorporationBegBerkunci206JalanTunHamdanSheikhTahir13200KepalaBatasSeberangPeraiUtaraPulauPinangTel: +604-5754709Fax: +604-5754410Email:[email protected]

SOUTHERN REGION OFFICEMalaysiaProductivityCorporationNo.8JalanPadiMahsuriBandarBaruUDA81200JohorBahruJohorTel: +607-2377422/2377644Fax: +607-2380798Email:[email protected]

SARAWAK REGION OFFICEMalaysiaProductivityCorporationLot894,LorongDemakLaut3ATamanPerindustrianDemakLaut93050KuchingSarawakTel: 6082-439959/439960Fax: 6082-439969Email:[email protected]

EAST COAST REGION OFFICEMalaysiaProductivityCorporationTingkat14,MenaraZenith,JalanPutraSquare625200KuantanPahangTel: +609-5131788/5131789Fax: +609-5138903Email:[email protected]

SABAH REGION OFFICEMalaysiaProductivityCorporationLevel2,MAATower6,LorongApi-Api188000KotaKinabaluSabahTel: +6088-233245/235837Fax: +6088-242815Email:[email protected]

TERENGGANU OFFICEMalaysiaProductivityCorporationLotNo.1F,22KompleksUsahawanTerengganuKubangJela,Manir21200KualaTerengganuTerengganuTel: +609-6156089Fax: +609-6056081Email:[email protected]

KELANTAN OFFICEMalaysiaProductivityCorporationPejabatNegeriKelantanTingkat3,WismaPERKESOJalanKotaDarulnaim15538KotaBharuKelantanTel: +609-7416260/ +609-7416262Fax: +609-7416263Email:[email protected]

MPC Offices HEADQUARTERS(PetalingJaya)MALAYSIA PRODUCTIVITY CORPORATION LorongProduktivitiJalanSultan,46200PetalingJaya,SelangorTel:+603-79557266|Fax:+603-79578068Email:[email protected]

EMERGENCIESHOSPITALHOSPITAL SULTAN ABDUL HALIM225,BandarAmanjaya08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+604-4457333

POLICE STATIONSKUALA MUDA DISTRICT POLICE HeadquartersPolisDirajaMalaysiaJalanSungaiLayar08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+604-4212222

SUNGAI PETANI POLICE STATIONPolisDirajaMalaysiaJalanIbrahim08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+604-2222222

TIKAM BATU POLICE STATIONPolisDirajaMalaysiaKm70JlnAlorSetar,08600TikamBatuKedahDarulAmanTel:+605-4388222

KOTA KUALA MUDA POLICE STATIONPolisDirajaMalaysiaJalanSungaiEmas08500KotaKualaMudaKedahDarulAmanTel:+604-4374222

SELAMBAU POLICE STATIONPolisDirajaMalaysiaBulitSelambau,08500KotaKualaMudaKedahDarulAmanTel:+604-4193216

BEDONG POLICE STATIONPolisDirajaMalaysiaBedong08500KualaMudaKedahDarulAmanTel:+604-4582222

POLICE LODGESTAMAN SEJATI POLICE LODGELorong11,TamanSejatiIndah08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+604-4310570

GENERAL HOSPITAL POLICE LODGEPolisDirajaMalaysiaJalanrayaBadlishah08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+604-4213291

CLINICSKLINIK KESIHATAN KOTA KUALA MUDAJalanPantaiMerdekaJalanSungaiMas,Kedah,08500KotaKualaMuda,KedahDarulAmanTel:+604-4374225

KLINIK DR ROSLAN KUALA MUDA1221 (Plot809)KualaMudaPenaga,Penaga,SeberangPraiUtara,13110KedahDarulAmanTel:+604-5794609

KLINIK DESA PANTAI PERAIKlinikDesaPantaiPerai08500KotaKualaMudaKedahDarulAmanTel:+604-7625377

KLINIK DESA BATU LINTANGBatuLintangSungaiPetani08000SungaiPetaniKedahDarulAmanTel:+604-4375944

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