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

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

Regions

Cities

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

Other destinations

Culture and History

Talk

Most people in Kedah speak in Malay-Kedahan dialect but English is widely spoken and understood by many Kedahan. Besides that, several Chinese and Indian dialects are also spoken by the minority Chinese and Indian population in Kedah.

Travel to Kedah - Visa Requirements

Tours and Getting around Kedah

Kedah tourist attractions and sightseeing

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

Kedah city tours

Kedah Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

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

Kedah nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Stay safe

  • You can buy all you need, like medicine at 'Thong Choon Tong' medicine shop at Lunas Main Road, is maintained more than 3 generations.

Get out

Destinations in Kedah:

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