WELCOME TO KEDAHKedah is located in the North-West region of Malaysia. The state covers a total area of 9,400 km², and consists mostly of flat areas growing rice, plus the famous island Langkawi.
The state's capital and royal seat is Alor Star. Other major towns in Kedah includes Sungai Petani, and Kulim on the mainland, and Kuah on Pulau Langkawi. Kedah is divided into 11 districts:- Baling, Bandar Baharu, Kota Setar, Kuala Muda, Kubang Pasu, Kulim, Pulau Langkawi, Padang Terap, Pendang, Sik, and Yan.
Kedah today is a rice-growing area with an entire civilization of farmers and other village-like qualities. The island of Langkawi is also part of Kedah and that famous region is known to many tourists, drawing a significant number of visitors every year. Besides Langkawi, other parts of Kedah consist of big towns like Sungei Petani and Kulim.
Kedah has an Arabic title conferred onto the place namely, Darul Aman or ‘Abode of Peace’.
Kedah and Kelantan were the first parts of Malaya to have come under the domination of Japan during the Second World War. Although the Japanese returned Kedah to the Siamese who were their allies then, when the war ended the place was back to the govern of the British. 1948 marked the joining of Kedah to the Federation of Malaya, although unwillingly.
Today, the ‘rice bowl’ of Malaysia, or the place that feeds the country, produces a third of the total yield of rice. Besides this staple, Kedah also produces rubber, oil palm and tobacco to name a few.
Having all the ingredients that make it an ideal haven for an adventure holiday, varied landscape, superb natural settings, year round sunshine, Kedah is the ultimate destination for the eco-tourists.
The state's capital and royal seat is Alor Star. Other major towns in Kedah includes Sungai Petani, and Kulim on the mainland, and Kuah on Pulau Langkawi. Kedah is divided into 11 districts:- Baling, Bandar Baharu, Kota Setar, Kuala Muda, Kubang Pasu, Kulim, Pulau Langkawi, Padang Terap, Pendang, Sik, and Yan.
Kedah today is a rice-growing area with an entire civilization of farmers and other village-like qualities. The island of Langkawi is also part of Kedah and that famous region is known to many tourists, drawing a significant number of visitors every year. Besides Langkawi, other parts of Kedah consist of big towns like Sungei Petani and Kulim.
Kedah has an Arabic title conferred onto the place namely, Darul Aman or ‘Abode of Peace’.
Kedah and Kelantan were the first parts of Malaya to have come under the domination of Japan during the Second World War. Although the Japanese returned Kedah to the Siamese who were their allies then, when the war ended the place was back to the govern of the British. 1948 marked the joining of Kedah to the Federation of Malaya, although unwillingly.
Today, the ‘rice bowl’ of Malaysia, or the place that feeds the country, produces a third of the total yield of rice. Besides this staple, Kedah also produces rubber, oil palm and tobacco to name a few.
Having all the ingredients that make it an ideal haven for an adventure holiday, varied landscape, superb natural settings, year round sunshine, Kedah is the ultimate destination for the eco-tourists.
History
Further information: British Malaya and Early history of Kedah
Kedah has a long h
istory. The Bujang Valley has remains of a Hindu-Buddhist kingdom that dates back to the 4th century AD, making it the oldest civilization of Peninsular Malaysia. The current royal family can trace their ancestry from this time. According to Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa or the Kedah Annals, Kedah was founded by a Hindu king named Merong Mahawangsa. According to the text further, the Sultanate of Kedah started in year 1136 when the 9th King Phra Ong Mahawangsa converted to Islam and adopted the name Sultan Mudzafar Shah.
In the 7th and 8th centuries, Kedah was under the domination of Srivijaya, and was later under Siam, until the rise of the Malay sultanate of Melaka in the 15th century. In the 17th century, Kedah was attacked by the Portuguese after their conquest of Melaka, and by Aceh. In the hope that Great Britain would protect what remained of Kedah from Siam, the sultan handed over Penang and then Province Wellesley to the British at the end of the 18th century. The Siamese nevertheless conquered Kedah in 1811, and it remained under Siamese control until transferred to the British by the Anglo-Siamese Treaty of 1909.
In World War II, Kedah (along with Kelantan) was the first part of Malaya to be invaded by Japan. The Japanese returned Kedah to their Thai allies who had it renamed Syburi, but it returned to British rule after the end of the war. Kedah was a reluctant addition to the Federation of Malaya in 1948.
Since 1958, the hereditary Sultan of Kedah has been Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah. The Kedah Sultanate began when the 9th Kedah Maharaja Derbar Raja AD) converted to Islam and changed his name to Sultan Muzaffar Shah. Since then there have been 27 Sultans who ruled Kedah. The Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) is currently Datuk Seri Azizan Abdul Razak of (Pakatan Rakyat-PAS)
Geography
Further information: British Malaya and Early history of Kedah
Kedah has a long h
istory. The Bujang Valley has remains of a Hindu-Buddhist kingdom that dates back to the 4th century AD, making it the oldest civilization of Peninsular Malaysia. The current royal family can trace their ancestry from this time. According to Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa or the Kedah Annals, Kedah was founded by a Hindu king named Merong Mahawangsa. According to the text further, the Sultanate of Kedah started in year 1136 when the 9th King Phra Ong Mahawangsa converted to Islam and adopted the name Sultan Mudzafar Shah.In the 7th and 8th centuries, Kedah was under the domination of Srivijaya, and was later under Siam, until the rise of the Malay sultanate of Melaka in the 15th century. In the 17th century, Kedah was attacked by the Portuguese after their conquest of Melaka, and by Aceh. In the hope that Great Britain would protect what remained of Kedah from Siam, the sultan handed over Penang and then Province Wellesley to the British at the end of the 18th century. The Siamese nevertheless conquered Kedah in 1811, and it remained under Siamese control until transferred to the British by the Anglo-Siamese Treaty of 1909.
In World War II, Kedah (along with Kelantan) was the first part of Malaya to be invaded by Japan. The Japanese returned Kedah to their Thai allies who had it renamed Syburi, but it returned to British rule after the end of the war. Kedah was a reluctant addition to the Federation of Malaya in 1948.
Since 1958, the hereditary Sultan of Kedah has been Tuanku Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah. The Kedah Sultanate began when the 9th Kedah Maharaja Derbar Raja AD) converted to Islam and changed his name to Sultan Muzaffar Shah. Since then there have been 27 Sultans who ruled Kedah. The Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) is currently Datuk Seri Azizan Abdul Razak of (Pakatan Rakyat-PAS)
Geography
Kedah is the 8th largest state by land area and 8th most populated state in Malaysia, with a total land area and population of 9,426 km2 and 1,818,188 respectively. The Pedu Lake is the largest man-made lake in the state, which is a 75sq km.
Economy
Kedah is considered the "rice bowl" of Malaysia, accounting for one third of Malaysia's total prod
uction of rice. Other agricultural products, including rubber, oil palm and tobacco are also important. Tourism, particularly on the island of Langkawi is of growing importance.
More recently, Kedah has forged its economy towards the automotive and aerospace industries with Modenas and Asian Composites setting up bases here. One of the main advantages is the low labour costs and the infrastructure in place with the North-South Expressway and the Penang International Airport close by. In 1996, the Kulim Hi-Tech Park (KHTP) was officially opened as the first high technology industrial park in Malaysia. The Park comprises a total land area of approximately 14.5 square kilometres (5.6 mi²). Many local and foreign companies, such as Intel, Fuji Electric, Showa Denko and SilTerra have moved to the site since then.
According to the Ninth Malaysia Plan, this economic area is referred to as the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER). The Northern Corridor Economic Region is one of three development regions formed in Peninsular Malaysia, other development regions being the Iskandar Malaysia (or South Johor Economic Region) and the East Coast Development Region. The NCER encompasses Penang (Penang Island and Seberang Prai), Kedah (Alor Setar, Sungai Petani, Tikam Batu and Kulim) and northern Perak.
Maritime and Aerospace
Cycling
Fishing
Fishing is another sport which could be a hit with visitors as there are a wide variety of freshwater fish in Kedah.
Demographics Kedah has a relatively non-homogeneous populace constituted by the three major ethnic groups; the Malays, Chinese and Indians, similar to most of the other Malaysian states. There are 1,336,352 Malays (who make up about 75.5% of the state's population), 252,987 Chinese (or 14.2%), 122,911 Indians (or 6.9%), 35,293 non-citizens (or 1.9%) and 27,532 people from other ethnic groups (or 1.5%) in the state.
Economy
Kedah is considered the "rice bowl" of Malaysia, accounting for one third of Malaysia's total prod
uction of rice. Other agricultural products, including rubber, oil palm and tobacco are also important. Tourism, particularly on the island of Langkawi is of growing importance.More recently, Kedah has forged its economy towards the automotive and aerospace industries with Modenas and Asian Composites setting up bases here. One of the main advantages is the low labour costs and the infrastructure in place with the North-South Expressway and the Penang International Airport close by. In 1996, the Kulim Hi-Tech Park (KHTP) was officially opened as the first high technology industrial park in Malaysia. The Park comprises a total land area of approximately 14.5 square kilometres (5.6 mi²). Many local and foreign companies, such as Intel, Fuji Electric, Showa Denko and SilTerra have moved to the site since then.
According to the Ninth Malaysia Plan, this economic area is referred to as the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER). The Northern Corridor Economic Region is one of three development regions formed in Peninsular Malaysia, other development regions being the Iskandar Malaysia (or South Johor Economic Region) and the East Coast Development Region. The NCER encompasses Penang (Penang Island and Seberang Prai), Kedah (Alor Setar, Sungai Petani, Tikam Batu and Kulim) and northern Perak.
Sports and Recreation
Kedah is a haven for sports enthusiasts or those seeking recreational holidays. Most hotels and resorts are well laid out with amenities and infrastructures for visitors to partake in any activities, be it water based, outdoor or golfing.
With a natural setting of varied landscape and sunshine all year round, Kedah hosts a wide range of challenging sports events. Information pertaining to the annual calendar event is easily obtainable at any of the hotels in which the visitors are putting up.
Whether you opt for golfing or scuba diving, wind surf with the trade winds, test your endurance and stamina on a grueling mountain trek or idle on golden sandy beach beneath a gently swaying palm tree, there are plenty more activities to experience while in Kedah. The tropically landscaped golf courses of Kedah offer unique golfing experience. Golfers will definitely be rewarded with great round of golf at various championship held throughout the year.
Maritime and Aerospace
You can also wait for the end of the year’s biannually held Langkawi international Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition or known as LIMA island of Langkawi
Cycling
Another prestigious happening in Langkawi is the “LeTour De Langkawi” which is flagged off in Kedah. This cycling event, which is a gathering of some of the best pedal power in the world, is fast becoming another “Tour De France” in the world cycling map.
Fishing
Fishing is another sport which could be a hit with visitors as there are a wide variety of freshwater fish in Kedah.
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