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KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020

Melange of Ancient History, Nature, Urbanity Visitors’ Directory 2020 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020

KEDAH 2 Where you’ll find more than meets the mind...

SEKAPUR SIREH JUNJUNG 4 Chief Minister of Kedah SEKAPUR SIREH KEDAH Kedah State Secretary State Executive Councilor Where you’ll find Champion, Tourism Productivity Nexus ABOUT TOURISM PRODUCTIVITY NEXUS (TPN) 12 more than meets the mind... WELCOME TO KUALA MUDA 14 Map of Kuala Muda

KUALA MUDA ATTRACTIONS 16 Merdeka Beach River Nature Activities Seaside Town Carnivall Water Theme Park Lembah Bujang & Sungai Batu Archaeological Sites Laman Fig Suhanis Strawberry Farm Taman Jubli (Silver Jubilee Park) Tupah Recreational Park Historic Centre

KEDAH CUISINE AND A CUPPA 24 Food Trails Passes to the Pasars 28 KUALA MUDA EXPERIENCES IN GREAT PACKAGES 31 COMPANY LISTINGS 33 ACCOMMODATION ESSENTIAL INFORMATION 36 Location & Transportation Getting Around Getting to Useful Contact Numbers Tips for Visitors Essential Malay Phrases You’ll Need in CONTENTS Making Your Stay Nice - Local Etiquette and Advice Malaysia at a Glance

No place in the world has a combination of This is Kedah, the oldest existing kingdom in 46 KEDAH CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2020 these features: a tranquil tropical paradise Southeast . ACKNOWLEDGEMENT laced with idyllic and beaches framed 48 by mystical hills and mountains, filled with Now Kedah invites the world to discover all 50 EMERGENCIES natural and cultural wonders amidst vibrant her treasures from unique flora and fauna to MPC OFFICES cities or villages of verdant paddy fields, delicious dishes, from diverse experiences 51 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!

2 3 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 SekapurSireh Junjung A Special Message from Kedah Menteri Besar

Welcome to Kedah Darul Aman!

Kedah, in the north of , 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

4 5 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 Sekapur Sireh 1 Foreword by the Kedah State Secretary

A warm Selamat Datang to Kedah! I’m thrilled that you’re reading 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 . 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

6 7 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 Sekapur Sireh 2 Foreword by the State Executive Councilor

2020 will be the best year ever to visit our unique state of Kedah, as part of Visit Malaysia Year (VMY2020).

I can assure you, our cherished visitors, that all of us in Kedah are laying out the proverbial red carpet for you to partake not just of a visit, but to experience the shared prosperity that’s part of the vision of Malaysia’s own Kedah-born Prime Minister, Tun .

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

8 9 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 Sekapur Sireh 3 A word of Welcome by Champion

Selamat Datang all friends from all corners of Earth, not just to Malaysia but especially to Kedah.

Kedah is indeed a special place in terms of history, geography, nature, adventure, culture, cuisine and everything in between. And this Visitors’ Directory 2020, will help you discover why and how this ancient yet modern Sultanate of Kedah has so much to offer.

As the designated Champion of the Tourism Productivity Nexus of Malaysia, I am particularly focused on ensuring that our tourism sector is not only productive, but also inclusive for all stakeholders and most important, sustainably so. For Kedah, this means that visitors like yourself will not only enjoy your stay in this lovely state, but also be assured that your visit brings benefits to the local people and moreover when you come back here anytime later, you and the local people can still reap the same benefits or even more. Plus we also help educate our people on environmental awareness with long-term business productivity. That’s sustainability!

This is all in line with the idea and advocacy of Shared Prosperity, which is a core of our record-holding Prime Minister Tun Mahathir Muhamad’s vision for Malaysia, where everything from agriculture to industry to tourism mutually feeds and sustains each other. For Kedah, you can see this in even little things such as Kedah tour packages which weave in different places or activities to give you, our visitor, a mix of memorable experiences of Kedah, while sharing honest income for many local folks.

So be assured that we are working for everyone’s well-being, from yourself as our valued guest to all stakeholders and that includes our beautiful environment.

Enjoy Kedah!

UZAIDI UDANIS Champion Tourism Productivity Nexus, Malaysia Sedim Rainforest Resort

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ABOUT TOURISM PRODUCTIVITY NEXUS (TPN)

Tourism Productivity Nexus (TPN) is an industry- T3: Enable product owners to review pricing led establishment under the purview of Malaysia system of sites Productivity Corporation (MPC). Established as part of Malaysia Productivity Blueprint (MPB), T4: Review industry standards and TPN serves as the one-stop centre which assists regulations with industry’s input enterprises to boost productivity, increase innovation, and capture growth opportunities. T5: Align marketing strategy on targeted TPN champions various initiatives with the aim tourist segments to facilitate growth and increase productivity at the national, sectoral, and enterprise level, as Initiatives spearheaded by TPN are in follows: collaboration with major stakeholders, in the government and industry, especially with the T1: Strengthen collaboration efforts between Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), industry and academia to match industry Tourism Malaysia and Malaysia Tourism Council needs (MTC) with the objective to grow businesses especially those of the small and medium T2: Establish a certification / accreditation enterprises and micro-companies. programme for tourist sites to boost tourist volume and improve service delivery

For more information please visit our productivity portal at wayup.my

12 13 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 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 ’s George Town in vibrancy. It also has some of the oldest archaeological and architectural remains in Malaysia in its . 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 ), boasting various unique rockery and landscape formations up to 500 million years old that culminate in itself, at over 1200m high the tallest mountain and a historic mariner’s landmark in Malaysia’s northern coast.

14 15 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 MERBOK RIVER NATURE ACTIVITIES

Much of Kuala Muda’s nature attractions are ATTRACTIONS 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 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 MERDEKA along Merbok River, oyster cultivation is also BEACH found.

Famous partly due to its Malay name meaning ‘Independence Beach’, it TANJUNG DAWAI is also the closest beach to Sungai Petani city about a half-hour away. You get beautiful SEASIDE TOWN views of the coast and back to Mount Jerai, Kedah’s historic landmark. This place is popular also for local food at the stalls or A bustling fisheries town just half an hour restaurants, including the delicacy ‘mee from Sungai Petani, Tanjung Dawai is udang’ or prawn noodle dish that is more popular both with Kedahans and other associated with Sayak and Tanjung Malaysians for several reasons. These Dawai town across the river, both accessible include its waterfront jetty with boat rides by boat. Swimming is possible although the to nearby Pantai Merdeka beach and other beach is naturally a little muddy but clean. destinations, fresh seafood straight from the Part of the beach has been built-up to control wharf and traditional marine products such erosion and to have a seaside walkway. as dried and salted or preserved fish. Local At the foothill of nearby Bukit Penjara cuisine such as ‘mee udang’ (prawn noodles) are unique red rock formations where and ‘ikan bakar’ (grilled fish) are also must- fossils have been found dating back 450 eats for visitors, with many making a beeline million years. There’s also a World War II to the famous Selera Ikan Bakar food remnant of a British concrete pillbox bunker. centre. For the curious, the LKIM fish landing Romantic sunset views are a daily given and jetty is the place to catch a glimpse of busy surrounding resorts or chalets provide good fisherfolk at work when boats come in. accommodation.

16 17 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 CARNIVALL WATER LEMBAH BUJANG & SUNGAI THEME PARK BATU ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES

This is Kedah’s biggest water theme park, Kuala Muda especially the Lembah Bujang located inside Cinta Sayang Resort which valley is home to some of the oldest historic is billed as the only integrated resort in sites not just in Malaysia but also in the northern Malaysia boasting a resort hotel, region. Bujang Valley was dotted with convention centre, golf course and more. The numerous small ancient ‘candi’ or temples Carnivall waterpark has four types of water from around the 4th century onwards slides, a lazy river, children’s pool and even when local Malay folk were either Hindu or a wall-climbing arena, plus other complete Buddhist adherents before ’s arrival. amenities including food outlets. With a Several candi and period artifacts are lively ambiance full of mostly local people preserved at the Muzium Arkeologi Lembah enjoying the recreational water facilities, you Bujang in Merbok. Nearby Sungai Batu is can feel the friendly Kedah atmosphere in even earlier, dating from at least 535 BC the park. Team-building, telematch and other and is the oldest known civilisational site in group or family events are also offered in Southeast Asia. Interestingly it was an iron Carnivall. processing and exporting centre. It is best to visit these sites with a knowledgeable guide. 18 19 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 LAMAN FIG SUHANIS TAMAN JUBLI PERAK STRAWBERRY FARM (SILVER JUBILEE PARK)

A strange attraction indeed as the two main plants at this farm are strawberry and fig, both of which are not native to lowland tropics like here in coastal Malaysia, but they grow very well in this locale while they usually fail elsewhere. It began as a hobby for the owner but after successfully growing the plants, it viralled on social media and visitors started coming by the thousands from near and far. Today the farm, located at Semeling, sells up to 80kg of strawberries per day from about 8500 plants, not to mention figs and other products on its 1.5 hectare land. Strawberry and other flavoured juices, chocolate, ice cream or cakes are available here.

A perfect place to seek refuge from the hustle and bustle of Sungai Petani yet barely 5 minutes from the city centre, this tranquil park has all the basic amenities plus jogging trail, children’s playground and of course, nice old big trees. The name marks the 25th year of then Kedah Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah’s reign. Sungai Petani’s main mosque, Masjid Sultan Mudzaffar Shah is just beside the park on Jalan Sungai Layar.

20 21 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 SUNGAI PETANI HISTORIC CENTRE The ‘Jam Besar’ or old Clock Tower on Jalan Ibrahim marks the historic ‘kilometer zero’ of Sungai Petani. The city grew from a crossroads trading town into what is now the most populous city in Kedah. But the Clock Tower, built in 1936 to mark the wedding Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary the year before, still ‘dominates’ the feel of the city. A few colonial buildings still stand in the area of Jalan Ibrahim, a main thoroughfare until today, lined with pre-Independence shophouses. The Neo-Classical and Mughal- old HSBC Bank building, within view of the Jam Besar, is another famous landmark of Sungai Petani.

Located within Gunung Jerai Forest Reserve, TUPAH Tupah Recreational Park is a 2km stretch of gushing river with a series of rapids and RECREATIONAL low falls gushing into swirling pools. Hence the local name Lubuk Tupah, where ‘lubuk’ PARK 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.

22 23 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 Kedah Cuisine and a Cuppa

‘Mee Udang’ (Prawn Noodle)

Gulai Daging Batang Pisang Beef Noodle Soup

While Kedah shares staple food ingredients such as rice and noodles with the region, there are recipes so original to the state until it bears its name. Laksa Kedah is one such must-try, a fish-based soupy rice noodle dish. For a local cuppa, try our local coffees such as ‘kopi Kedah’ and ‘kopi Cap Gantang’ and you won’t go wrong.

Kuih Pek Nga Kuih Bunga Pudak Kuih Dangai Laksa Kedah

Kopi Raga Kuih Karas Timpan (Lepat Inti)

24 25 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 FOOD TRAILS PASSES TO THE PASARS

RESTORAN WARUNG MAK NJANG IKAN SELERA DATARAN TSUNAMI Markets are the commercial hearts of communities, and TAMAN KEMPAS NAIM GULAI SEMILANG BAKAR no less so in the ‘pasars’ around Kuala Muda. There are F54, Jalan Tanjung Dawai Kampung Tanjung Dawai Kompleks Memorial Tsunami Jalan Kempas Kampung Sungai Pial 08500 Kota Kuala Muda Selera Dataran Tsunami two basic types, Pasar Malam are night variety markets 6pm – 12am – Friday 08110 , Kedah Darul Aman Kedah Darul Aman 1-4, 08500 Kota Kuala Muda from evening to around elevenish PM, and Pasar Tani are facebook.com/naimgulaisembilang Tel: +6013-492 2188 Kedah Darul Aman agricultural or farmers’ markets usually early mornings till KOTA KUALA MUDA https://www.facebook.com/ Tel: +6019-480 9897 RESTORAN UNCLE CHEN GULAI Warung-Mak-Njang-Ikan- https://www.facebook.com/ afternoon, each on different days for different places. So Kuala Muda HOUSE Bakar-Warisan-Tanjung- SeleraDataranTsunami/ check the listings and make sure you pass through and enjoy 6pm – 12am – Thursday F 101 Kg .Hujung Matang Dawai-2054886524627049/ our vibrant pasars. 08500 Kota Kuala Muda PAK MUD CAFÉ FISH MARKET COMPLEX Kedah Darul Aman WARUNG RUMPUN MAMBU Kampung Belau, 08400 Merbok KUALA MUDA Tel: +6012-539 9970 Persisiran Pantai Kedah Darul Aman https://www.facebook. Kampung Tanjung Dawai Tel: +6019-578 5899 Kuala Muda com/Uncle-Chen-Gulai- 08500 Kota Kuala Muda https://www.facebook.com/ 8am – 3pm – Daily House-559134351143645/ Kedah Darul Aman PakMudCafe/ Tel: +6011-1243 3203 https://www. AT SATAY SEMELING facebook.com/jaafar7421/ MEE UDANG GALAH SEMPOII Pekan Semeling Jalan Mawar 2, Taman Pekan Baru Semeling, 08100 Bedong MEE TULANG SINGKIR 08000 Sungai Petani Kedah Darul Aman Merbok Kedah Darul Aman Kedah Darul Aman Tel: +6017-552 5701 Tel: +6019-556 1802 Tel: +6011-3741 8288 https://www.facebook.com/At-Satay- https://www.facebook.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ Semeling-1589719317957215/ pages/Mee-Tulang-Singkir- pages/Mee-Udang-Galah- Darat/340470586105444 Sempoi/194683931083243 RESTORAN TOP D’ GURUN Simpang 3 Guar Nenas 08300 NURUL IKAN BAKAR SUNGAI SANTAI BY THE GARDEN Gurun, Kedah Darul Aman PETANI Jalan Lencongan Barat Jalan Padang Temusu Tel: +6010-246 0770 08000 Sungai Petani Sungai Pasir https://www.facebook.com/ Kedah Darul Aman 08000 Sungai Petani pages/Restoran-Top-D- Tel: +6012-489 3315 https://www. Kedah Darul Aman Gurun/165837134128565 facebook.com/NIBSGPETANI/ Tel: +6018-466 4007 https://www.facebook.com/ MEE UDANG PULAU SAYAK RESTORAN RIMBUN MAT TOP santaibyTG/ Kampung Pulau Sayak Kampung Telok 08500 Kota Kuala Muda 08000 Sungai Petani MEE UDANG RESTORAN Kedah Darul Aman Kedah Darul Aman TSUNAMI Tel: +6019-267 1650 Tel: +6017-482 4531 Berdekatan Galeri Tsunami https://www.facebook.com/ 08000 Sungai Petani RESTORAN TERAPUNG pages/Restoran-Rimbun-Mat- Kedah Darul Aman TELUK BAYU Top/219648451874190 Tel: +6012-4693880 Kampung Pengkalan Bukit Kecil Teluk Bayu, 08500 Kota Kuala Muda Dsa Café Jeti Semeling SATAY SEMELING ABD DIN & Kedah Darul Aman Jati Semeling, 08000 Sungai Petani Raya Semeling Tel: +6019-540 4943 Kedah Darul Aman Kampung Mata Hari Naik https://www.facebook.com/ Tel: +6019-572 0644 08100 Bedong, Kedah restoranterapungtelukbayu/ https://www.facebook. Tel: +6012-5297027 com/DSA-Cafe-Semeling- https://www.facebook.com/ Jetty-844498262403742/ Firstgenerationofsatays emeling/

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Vision To promote "works of art" that include paintings, drawings, calligraphies, original arts, sculptures, ceramics and other art forms which in the opinion of the committee may be considered as having artistic merits and historical significance. Mission To encourage, develop and foster interests in art and inculcate an appreciation and understanding of art. Objectives -To elevate the standard of art by organizing art activities, exhibitions, talks, forums and demonstrations by prominent local and international artists. KUALA MUDA -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. Experiences in -To promote art through cross-cultural sharing. Galeri Seni Lukis Moden Daiichi (PG0051086-W) (since 1998) 155A, Jalan Masjid 1, Taman Pekan Baru, Great Packages 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah. Tel : +60 12 485 0088 Email : [email protected] Facebook : www.facebook.com/daiichigallery

Sure, you can explore Kuala Muda on your own with guide books, websites and social PACKAGE: media but in many cases there are hidden NATURAL SOAP MAKING WORKSHOP gems that package tours make much easier to find. Packages can also be wide-ranging starting from short visits for particular places or activities, to half day or full day themed itineraries, to multi-experience overnight package tours with accommodation.

Feel free to contact any of them for enquiries and even customisation.

BUJANG’S NATURAL Contact Person: Sani Mustafa Tel: +6013-4496559 FB: https://www.facebook.com/Bujangs-Natural-Soap-Personal-Care-2363320973718149/

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HOTEL HARVARD SWISS INN HOTEL AT SATAY SEMELING Kampung Bongkok Jalan Pahlawan 56-57, Jalan Raya Semeling 08300 Bedong, Kedah Darul Aman 08000 Sungai Petani Kampung Mata Hari Naik Contact Person: Noor Razman Rosli Kedah Darul Aman 08100 Bedong, Kedah Darul Aman Tel: +6017-4133710 Contact Person: Veeda Contact Person: Tel: +6019-476 5657 Mohamad Faris Sobri PERSATUAN ARKEO ADVENTURE Tel: +6011-1630 1286 Tourism Sungai Batu UITM KEDAH https://www.facebook.com/ Muzium Arkeologi Lembah Bujang 08400 Merbok, Kedah Darul Aman sataysemelingkedah/ 08400 Merbok, Kedah Darul Aman Contact Person: Zaidi Yusof Contact Person: Mazlan Mahmud Tel: +6019-664 9396 NORTHERN LODGE Tel: +6016-505 3531 C 80, Lorong 9, Taman Sejati Indah GABUNGAN KELAB KERETA 08000, Sungai Petani AZFAR EXCEL ENTERPRISE NEGERI KEDAH KedahDarul Aman Contact Person: Shahrizal Nawar Contact Person: Arahman Ahmad Contact Person: Hagia Sofia Ramly Tel: +6019-281 0234 Tel: +6013-477 1155 Tel: +6019-470 5717 https://www.facebook.com/groups/ https://www.facebook.com/ AZFAR EXCEL ENTERPRISE gkknk/ NorthernLodgeParkAvenue/ Contact Person: Rosmiri Shaari 011-1066 2204 SHATAL DSA TRAVEL Contact Person: Muner Che Ahmad 64, Lengkok Cempaka 2 OLD PENANG CASA LAGENDA Tel: +6017-461 1822 Bndr Amanjaya HOTEL 08000 Sungai Petani 15, Jalan Legenda 2, Lagenda NAIM GULAI SEMBILANG Kedah Darul Aman Heights, 08000 Sungai Petani, F54, Jalan Tanjung Dawai Kampung Contact Person: Juna Kedah Darul Aman Sungai Pial, 08110 Bedong Tel: +604-3997 2906 Contact Person: Yereen Lee Kedah Darul Aman https://www.facebook.com/DSA-Travel- Tel: +6018-228 4032 Contact Person: Zarina Bakar Tour-1853388031626139/ http://www.oldpenanghotel.com/ Tel: +6019-445 5014 https://www.facebook.com/ TOURIST GUIDE (TG) NATURE TOURIST GUIDE naimgulaisembilang Contact Person: Mohd Faizy Said Contact Person: Rosni Hashim Tel: +6013-4018777 Tel: +6011-327 59457 MERILTON HOTEL Jalan Kampung Baru SASTRIA HOTEL KOMUNITI KAMPUNG HILIR 08000 Sungai Petani 28 Jalan Pahlawan Contact Person: Roszaini Hamzah Kedah Darul Aman Taman Lagenda Indah Tel: +6012-730 7315 Contact Person: Tan Su Khim Sungai Petani, 08000 Sungai Petani Tel: +6018-315 9483 Kedah Darul Aman THE JERAI HILL HOTEL Contact Person: Mohd Khairul 427 Jalan kolam air, MERLITH HOTEL Tel: +6012-575 8974 08000 Sungai Petani, Jalan Kampung Baru https://www.facebook.com/ Kedah Darul Aman. 08000 Sungai Petani sastriahotel/ Tel : 04-421 3411 Kedah Darul Aman Fax : 04-422 7349 Contact Person: Ng Jie Xi LAGUNA ADVENTURE CLUB Email : [email protected] Tel: +6016-459 0688 23 Persiaran BLM 3 Website : thejerai.com.my Bandar Laguna Merbok Owned by : 17 BAKAU HIJAU & 08000 Sungai Petani Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Kedah KELAB PUNCAK Kedah Darul Aman Managed by : Contact Person: Contact Person: Sofri PKNK HOTELS SDN BHD Mohamad Ridzwan Ishak Nurizan, Rosli Othman Tel: +6019-513 0119 Tel: +6013-592 1003 THE JERAI HILL HOTEL Puncak Gunung Jerai, AT SATAY SEMELING RESTORAN RIMBUN MAT TOP Jalan Sungai Petani, 56, 57, Jalan Raya Semeling Kampung Telok 08300 Gurun, Kampung Mata Hari Naik 08000 Sungai Petani Kedah Darul Aman. 08100 Bedong, Kedah Darul Aman Kedah Darul Aman Tel : 04-466 7777 Contact Person: Contact Person: Mohamad Zain Fax : 04-466 7778 Hasrul Nizam Othman Tel: +6019-405 5700 Email : sales.thejeraihill@thejerai. Tel: +6011-1630 1286 https://www.facebook.com/ com.my https://www.facebook.com/ pages/Restoran-Rimbun-Mat- Website : thejerai.com.my sataysemelingkedah/ Top/219648451874190 Owned by : Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Kedah Managed by : PKNK HOTELS SDN BHD

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BUJANG’S NATURAL SONGSONG ISLAND LEISURE SDN NURUL IKAN BAKAR 08100 Kuala Muda BHD 08000 Sungai Petani Kedah Darul Aman Komplek Jeti Kedah Darul Aman Contact Person: Sani Pelancongan Sungai Merbok Contact Person: Afiz Syakirin Tel: +6013-449 6559 08000 Sungai Petani Tel: +6016-742 4945 https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Kedah Darul Aman https://www.facebook.com/ Kampung-Bujang-Kedah-Darul- Contact Person: Mohd Zafran NIBSGPETANI/ Aman/258112878033133 Tel: +6019-431 7000 https://www.facebook.com/ SELERA DATARAN TSUNAMI EMERALD PUTERI songsongisland.leisure/ Kompleks Memorial Tsunami 50, Jalan Permatang Gedong, Taman Selera Dataran Tsunami, 1-4, 08500 Sejati Indah MEE UDANG GALAH SEMPOI Kota Kuala Muda 08000 Sungai Petani Jalan Mawar 2, Taman Pekan Baru Kedah Darul Aman Kedah Darul Aman 08000 Sungai Petani Contact Person: Ahmad Osman Contact Person: Norman Kedah Darul Aman Tel: +6012-469 3880 Tel: +6018-944 9745 Contact Person: Muhd Fakhrie https://www.facebook.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ephsp/ Tel: +6013-409 8791 SeleraDataranTsunami/ https://www.facebook.com/ KAMPUNG BUJANG meeUdangGalahSempoi/ DAI ICHI MODERN ART GALLERY Contact Person: Hjh Samsiah 155, Jalan Masjid 1 Tel: +6011-3310 2964 JAUHAR ASIA VACATIONS Taman Pekan Baru A-12A, Jalan 2 & Cinta Sayang 08000 Sungai Petani RESTORAN TERAPUNG Resort Homes, Amanjaya Kedah Darul Aman Accommodation TELUK BAYU 08000 Sungai Petani Contact Person: Tai Lee Keow Jalan Teluk Bayu Kedah Darul Aman Tel: +6012-485 0088 08300 Sungai Petani Contact Person: Mohd Fansoyi Website: http://www.e-gallery.org/ Kedah Darul Aman Tel: +6017-575 0762 en/ Some of the world’s best resorts and Contact Person: Zamri Mohd Zuki https://www.facebook.com/ FB: www.facebook.com/daiichigallery friendliest homestays can be found in Tel: +6013-444 0223 jauharasiavacation/ SATAY SEMELING ABG DIN & KAK Kedah. Saying ‘spoilt for choice’ here is an PUREST HOTEL PWK TANJUNG DAWAI SHAH understatement. Choose from a diversity of A - 2 Jalan Indah 1 Contact Person: Saifullizan 63, Jalan Raya Semeling Kampung Taman Sejati Indah Tel: +6013-256 0450 Mata Hari Naik accommodation ranging from luxury pads 08000 Sungai Petani 08100 Bedong, Kedah Darul Aman and international value hotels to serviced Kedah Darul Aman PPK MERBOK Contact Person: Aishah Bt Hassan Contact Person: Elangkaran Contact Person: Nor Afzan Tel: +6012-529 7027 apartments and simple, clean guesthouses. Tel: +6012-415 9161 Tel: +6018-389 2040 https://www.facebook.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ Firstgenerationofsataysemeling/ puresthotel/ RIVERSIDE TRAVEL 11, Jalan Melati 1 PETANDA UNCLE CHEN GULAI HOUSE Bandar Amanjaya Contact Person: Fadzil Hassan F 101 Kg Hujung Matang 08000 Sungai Petani Tel: +6019-478 6097 08500 Kota Kuala Muda Kedah Darul Aman Kedah Darul Aman Contact Person: Nor Ashidi CINTA SAYANG RESORT Contact Person: Anuar Bin Johari Tel: +6019-427 8027 Persiaran Cinta Sayang Tel: +6012-465 0790 08000 Sungai Petani https://www.facebook. MERDEKA BEACH RESORT Kedah Darul Aman com/Uncle-Chen-Gulai- Kampung Bagan Ulu Contact Person: K.Punitha House-559134351143645/ 08500 Kota Kuala Muda Tel: +6014-773 3543 Kedah Darul Aman Website: http://cintasayangresort. MIS HOLIDAY Contact Person: Siti Raihan com/ Contact Person: Jasmine Teh Tel: +6017-468 4144 FB: https://www.facebook.com/ Tel: +6019-593 1290 http://www.merdekabeachresort. cintasayangresort/ com.my/ SERI MALAYSIA PEJABAT PARLIMEN MERBOK Jalan Pasar, Seksyen 21 PEDATI SAYANG HOLIDAY 59, Persiaran BLM 6/2 08000 Sungai Petani Siti Norsidah Bandar Laguna Merbok Kedah Darul Aman Tel: +6013-435 0364 08000 Sungai Petani Contact Person: Syed Firdaus PARK AVENUE HOTEL Kedah Darul Aman Tel: +6019-709 0482 E-1 Jalan Indah Dua Contact Person: Nurfarhan https://www.serimalaysia.com.my/ Taman Sejati Indah Tel: +6019-551 9757 08000 Sungai Petani Kedah Darul Aman Contact Person: Haizard Hasanudin Tel: +6016-419 2926 http://www.parkavenue.com.my/ #Gah Kedah Participants 32 33 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 Accommodation in Kuala MERILTON HOTEL BIG ORANGE HOTEL CMN HOTEL BANDAR LAGUNA MERBOK KJ HOMESTAY Muda is more diverse Jalan Kampung Baru A31, Jalan 2 Cinta Sayang Resort 119, Jalan 9/11 HOMESTAY 17 Lorong BLM 3/5 08000 Sungai Petani Home 08000 Sungai Petani Bandar Puteri Jaya 1 Lorong BLM 3/5, Bandar Laguna Bandar Laguna Merbok and welcoming than one Kedah Darul Aman Kedah Darul Aman 08000 Sungai Petani Merbok, 08000 Sungai Petani 08000 Sungai Petani may think, ranging from Tel: +604-422 1122 Tel: +604-440 4620 Kedah Darul Aman Kedah Darul Aman Kedah Darul Aman established hotel chains to https://meriltonhotel.com/ http://www.bigorangehotel.com. Tel: +604-425 1511 Tel: +6013 - 525 4819 Tel: +6013-4769717 my/ https://www.facebook.com/cmnhotel/ https://www.facebook.com/ http://homestaykj.blogspot.com/ budget local inns to friendly PUREST HOTEL homestayiman/ village homestays. Just take A2, 1, Jalan Indah 2 SASTRIA HOTEL RESORTS & CHALETS MELOR PARK HOMESTAY your pick and pick your days. Taman Sejati Indah 28, Jalan Pahlawan C’PUTEH MUSLIM HOMESTAY 183 Lorong 1, Taman Melor 08000 Sungai Petani Taman Lagenda Indah 285F, Padang Temusu 08000 Sungai Petani CHALET TERAPUNG Kedah Darul Aman 08000 Sungai Petani 08000 Sungai Petani Kedah Darul Aman SEGANTANG GARAM HOTELS Tel: +604-430 3000 Kedah Darul Aman Kedah Darul Aman Tel: +6012 - 561 3606 Kuala Segantang Garam https://puresthotel.com.my/ Tel: +604-424 6744 Tel: +6019-4004996 https://www.sponline.xyz/maklumat. Ban Kota Kuala Muda https://www.sastriahotel.com.my/ http://putehhomestay.blogspot.com/ php?hospitality=7yD THE JERAI HOTEL SUNGAI 08400 Merbok, Kedah Darul Aman PETANI EMERALD PUTERI HOTEL Tel: +604-457 2117 50, Jalan Permatang Gedong Taman 427 Jalan kolam air SP GOLDEN STAR HOTEL https://www.facebook.com/ DE-SELESA HOMESTAY PERMAIPURA HOMESTAY Penaga, 08000 Sungai Petani 288 & 289, Jalan Tuanku Haminah 617 Lebuh Nilam, Taman Delima, 2 Lorong Permaipura Mesra 4 08000 Sungai Petani ChaletTerapungPpkMerbokKedah/ Kedah Darul Aman Kedah Darul Aman 6, Taman Tuanku Haminah 08000 Sungai Petani 08100 Bedong, Kedah Darul Aman Tel: +604-431 5555 08000 Sungai Petani Kedah Darul Aman Tel: +604-4580012 Tel : 04-421 3411 CINTA SAYANG RESORT http://www. Kedah Darul Aman Tel: +6019 - 753 5540 https://pphomestay.webs.com/ Fax : 04-422 7349 Persiaran Cinta Sayang puteriinternationalhotel.com Tel: +604-448 0762 Email : [email protected] 08000 Sungai Petani

Website : thejerai.com.my Kedah Darul Aman FRANGIPANI HOMESTAY R.A.K HOMESTAY 196A Jalan Bujang Utama 2 284 Jalan Zamrud 9/2C SERI MALAYSIA APPLE INN HOTEL Tel: +604-441 4666 Jalan Pasar, Seksyen 21 33, Jalan Melati 1, Bandar Amanjaya Taman Lembah Bujang Taman Intan BIG BANANA HOTEL http://cintasayangresort.com/ Kampung Pengkalan 08000 Sungai Petani 08000 Sungai Petani Utama,08100 Bedong 08000 Sungai Petani Kedah Darul Aman Kedah Darul Aman Kedah Darul Aman Kedah Darul Aman 08000 Sungai Petani MERDEKA BEACH RESORT Tel: +604-423 4060 Tel: +604-442 0060 Tel: +6010 - 279 4186 Tel: +6019 - 336 3053 Kedah Darul Aman Kampung Bagan Ulu 08500 Kota https://www.serimalaysia.com.my/ http://www.appleinn.com.my/ https://rak-homestay.business. Tel: +6011-1640 8080 Kuala Muda, Kedah Darul Aman site/?utm_source=gmb&utm_ https://www.facebook. Tel: +604-437 7555 JORAN HOMESTAY F21, Pantai Merdeka medium=referral com/Big-Banana-Hotel- HARVARD SUASANA HOTEL OLD PENANG CASA LAGENDA http://www.merdekabeachresort. Kampung Bongkok 08500 Kota Kuala Muda SP-476172989433941/ HOTEL com.my/ 08300 Bedong 15, Jalan Legenda 2, Lagenda Kedah Darul Aman SABRINA’S HOMESTAY PARK AVENUE Kedah Darul Aman Heights, 08000 Sungai Petani Tel: +6019 - 549 9518 99R Jalan Bujang Indah 2, Taman E-1 Jalan Indah Dua Tel: +60404-458 8288 Kedah Darul Aman HOMESTAYS https://sponline.xyz/maklumat. Lembah Bujang Indah, 08100 Taman Sejati Indah https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Tel: +604-425 8972 php?hospitality=l4y&hospitality Bedong, Kedah Darul Aman 08000 Sungai Petani Harvard-Suasana-Hotel-Golf- http://www.oldpenanghotel.com/ ADZLEE HOMESTAY Name=Joran%20Homestay Tel: +6019 - 414 6812 Kedah Darul Aman Country-Club-Bedong-Kedah-Darul- hotels/sungai-petani/old-penang- 38 Jalan Lembah Bujang 1 Tel: +604-431 7777 Aman/208553149208555 casa-lagenda-hotel/ Taman Lembah Bujang KG SUNGAI BADAK HOMESTAY SUNGAI PETANI HOMESTAY http://www.parkavenue.com.my/ 08100 Bedong, Kedah Darul Aman Kampung Sungai Badak 137 Lorong Perdana 1/5 T + HOTEL B+ HOTEL Tel: +6019-478 8518 08300 Gurun Bandar Perdana, 08000 Sungai SWISS INN SUNGAI PETANI 57-65, Lengkok Cempaka 1 Taman Jaya https://www.sponline.xyz/maklumat. Kedah Darul Aman Petani Kedah Darul Aman Jalan Pahlawan, 08000 Sungai Petani Persiaran Cempaka Amanjaya 08000 Sungai Petani php?hospitality=Zv7 Tel: +6012-5396833 Tel: +6017 - 490 0048 Kedah Darul Aman 08000 Sungai Petani Kedah Darul Aman https://www.facebook.com/ Tel: +604-422 3333 Kedah Darul Aman Tel: +604-424 1464 AYU’S HOMESTAY homestaykgsgbadak/ KG BUJANG DESA LESTARI https://www.swissgarden.com/inn- Tel: +604-441 2111 https://spbhotel.com.my/ 245 Jalan Kenanga 2/3 Kg Desa Lestari, Bujang, Kedah sungai-petani/ http://thotel.com.my/hotels/sungai- Persiaran Amanjaya 5 Darul Aman petani 08000 Sungai Petani Tel: +6017-564 1080 https://www. Kedah Darul Aman facebook.com/Koperasi-Desa-Lestari- K GARDEN HOTEL Tel: +6019-4588012 Kg-Bujang-1765703990401094/ 66, Lengkok Cempaka 1 Persiaran Amanjaya 08000 Sungai Petani Kedah Darul Aman Tel: +604-448 5555

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Essential Information We trust that everything goes well in your visit to Kedah. But just in case, here are essential contacts and other useful information that would help in ensuring that your stay is on track.

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Location & Transportation

If ancient traders could travel to Kedah since BY AIR BY RAIL Getting to , 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 services direct from run from KL Sentral station in Malaysia, it is one of the country’s northern the Kedah to Kedah. You can take flights from Kuala Lumpur daily and stop at gateways bordering to its north. Kuala Lumpur International Airport major towns in Kedah including Mainland (KLIA) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah , Sungai Petani, Gurun You can travel to Kedah by air, road, rail or Airport (Subang Skypark) to Sultan and before proceeding sea even on a cruise ship. Abdul Halim Airport in Kepala Batas to neighbouring . Visitors just 20 minutes’ drive from Alor heading for Langkawi should Setar, or to Langkawi Airport. disembark at Alor Setar or 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 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, , 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. 38 39 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 GETTING AROUND USEFUL CONTACT ALOR SETAR RAILWAY STATION NUMBERS Tel: +604 731 4045 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: [email protected] +604 4214346 (Sungai Petani) at Jalan Langgar. In Sungai Petani, the main bus terminal is situated at LANGKAWI PLUSLINER EXPRESS Ukir Square, Jalan . 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, CEPAT EXPRESS Penang, Melaka, and KUAH Tel: +604 730 3110 (Alor Setar) Bahru by bus. For festive and Tourist Information Centre +604 4248182 (Sungai Petani) holiday seasons tickets must be (Jetty Point Complex) +604 924 6050 (Bukit Kayu Hitam) booked in advance. Tel: +604 966 0494 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 AIRPORT TAXI (Alor Setar) Malaysia Airlines operates daily air AUTHORITY (LADA) Tel: +604 714 5876 services to Langkawi from Kuala Tel: +604 960 0600 Lumpur, while its subsidiary, , Email: [email protected] offers daily flights to Langkawi from 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 from Kuala Lumpur and other cities. Tel: 1 300 88 3000 FERRIES There are direct flights to Langkawi +603 7843 3000 even from . LANGKAWI FERRY SERVICES AIRASIA SDN. BHD. Tel: Tel: +603 2171 9333 BY SEA +604 966 9439 Express ferries provide regular ser- FIREFLY AIRLINES LANGKAWI RO RO FERRY vices to Langkawi from Tel: +603 7845 4543 Tips for in mainland Kedah and SERVICES Tel: +604 9669881 in the neighbouring state of Perlis. The sea ride from Kuala Kedah Tel: +603 7841 5388 FERRYLINE VENTURES SDN.BHD. takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. Tel: +604 9663988 Visitors Ferry services to Langkawi are also SULTAN ABDUL HALIM AIRPORT available from Penang as well as Alor Setar GENERAL ENQUIRIES , 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 BERHAD the island. Railway Call Centre (KTMB) IMMIGRATION OFFICE Tel: +603 2267 1200 Langkawi Tel: +604 9694400 40 41 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 Essential Malay Phrases You’ll Need in Malaysia MAKING YOUR STAY NICE The 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 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 MAKING FRIENDS • When pointing, it is preferable to use the right 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 Dah makan? / Have you eaten? to the opposite gender simply by nodding and before taking photographs of someone or when 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? AT THE MARKET Tolong / Please or salam resembles a handshake but uses both the population) does not consume pork or any 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 FOR EVERYTHING ELSE… is heartfelt. Jalan terus / Go straight • The weather is generally quite warm with occasional Panas / Hot Perlahan sikit / Slow down NUMBERS • 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 temples. Most mosques provide robes and scarves establishments such as upmarket restaurants may Bas / Bus Dua / Two Boleh / Can for ladies, and sarongs for men wearing shorts. not allow slippers, shorts or sleeveless. Tiga / Three Kampung / Village Kapalterbang / Flight/Plane 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 side. Jalan / Road Lima / Five Pantai / Beach 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 PEOPLE and 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. . 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, , , 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. 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 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 and on Borneo Island and three Malaysia of most countries do not require visas for social or other ports of call in Penang and Langkawi islands. Federal Territories namely Kuala Lumpur the capital, business meeting visits. For further information, please the federal administrative city and call or visit the nearest Malaysian diplomatic mission or Peninsular Malaysia is also accessible by rail and road offshore financial centre. at a Tourism Malaysia office. from Singapore and Thailand. CAPITAL CITY CURRENCY Kuala Lumpur is the capital where the Parliament and GETTING AROUND 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, Glance 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. bordered with Thailand in the north, while its southern ACCOMMODATION 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 Government and most offices in all states, with the beach or forest resorts, chalets, budget hotels, hostels, while Sarawak also shares a border with 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 29 October - 1 November KARNIVAL HARAPAN KEDAH KARNIVAL KEUSAHAWANAN DAN Tobiar 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 19 March DAN NELAYAN PERINGKAT NEGERI KEDAH 2020 All related event information is subject to 7 -14 Feb UITM Merbok, Sungai Petani change by the organiser from time to time Langkawi Island, Langkawi 24-28 July Taman Jubli Emas, Alor Setar and this administration is not responsible APRIL 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 11 April Menara MPSPK, Sungai Petani MERDEKA FUN RUN 2020 THE 3RD LANGKAWI ULTRA 22 August 29 Feb - 1 March Taman Batik, Sungai Petani Resort World Langkawi

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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!

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