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KEDAH
Visitors’ Directory 2020
Agro-treasures from
Durians to
River Lobsters
KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020 KEDAH Visitors’ Directory 2020
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Where you’ll find more than meets the mind...
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KEDAH
SEKAPUR SIREH JUNJUNG
Chief Minister of Kedah
SEKAPUR SIREH
CONTENTS
Kedah State Secretary
Where you’ll find
State Executive Councilor
Champion, Tourism Productivity Nexus
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ABOUT TOURISM PRODUCTIVITY NEXUS (TPN)
WELCOME TO BANDAR BAHARU
Map of Bandar Baharu
12 BANDAR BAHARU ATTRACTIONS
Kerian River Bank
Rabbit Park
Kem Kelulut Azikha (Honey Bee Camp)
Batu Hampar Recreational Forest
Farmstay Relau
AMS Equestrian Club
18 KEDAH CUISINE AND A CUPPA
Food Trails
20 COMPANY LISTINGS
23 ACCOMMODATION
24 ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Location & Transportation
Getting Around
Getting to Langkawi
Useful Contact Numbers
Tips for Visitors
Essential Malay Phrases You’ll Need in Malaysia
Making Your Stay Nice - Local Etiquette and Advice
Malaysia at a Glance
34 KEDAH CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2020
36 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
38 EMERGENCIES
No place in the world has a combination of This is Kedah, the oldest existing kingdom in 39 MPC OFFICES
these features: a tranquil tropical paradise Southeast Asia.
laced with idyllic islands and beaches framed
by mystical hills and mountains, filled with Now Kedah invites the world to discover all
natural and cultural wonders amidst vibrant her treasures from unique flora and fauna to
cities or villages of verdant paddy fields, delicious dishes, from diverse experiences
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!
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A Special Message from Kedah Menteri Besar
Welcome to Kedah Darul Aman!
Kedah, in the north of Peninsular Malaysia, 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
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Foreword by the Kedah State Secretary
A warm Selamat Datang to Kedah!
I’m thrilled that you’re reading my 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
Southeast Asia. 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
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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
Mahathir Mohamad.
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
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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: Product owners to review pricing system
led establishment under the purview of Malaysia 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
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MAP OF BANDAR BAHARU
Welcome to
The southern-most district of Kedah state
and the first to be reached when arriving by
the North-South Highway, Bandar Baharu
has the smallest population among Kedah’s
districts yet it has an urban-sounding name,
meaning ‘New City’ in Malay. Nonetheless
it does not lack in attractions especially
agriculture and nature with Bandar Baharu
arguably being most famous for producing
the biggest durians in the region, while its
rivers and aquaculture offer the best local
river lobsters. Indeed the district’s tourist
offerings revolve around its pristine rivers,
its welcoming farms and other recreational
diversity
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RABBIT PARK
Everybody can agree that rabbits are cute
and at this Rabbit Park in Bandar Baharu, the
cozy ambiance and helpful owners create a
children-friendly destination that the whole
family will enjoy while petting, holding and
feeding these furry creatures
AT T R A C T I O N S
KERIAN KEM KELULUT AZIKHA
RIVER BANK (HONEY BEE CAMP)
Marking the border with A little ‘kelulut’ species honey bee farm
neighbouring Perak state to with a big difference, Kem Kelulut Azikha
the south, the Kerian River is like a camp that besides rearing bees and
affords scenic riverine views producing honey it also allows visitors to
and activities with waterside be up close in trying each hive’s honey, and
promenade, hawker food there’s even a Kelulut Medical Clinic for
centre and fishing especially traditional or alternative medicine using
catching the famous local honey-based treatment.
river lobster, while the highly
valuable kelisa emas or
golden arowana is also found
in the Kerian river.
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BATU HAMPAR FARMSTAY RELAU
RECREATIONAL FOREST
A popular nature recreation and swimming A friendly family-run
area with pristine jungle river and rushing integrated farm at Relau in
waterfalls, located in the Serdang subdistrict rural Bandar Baharu district
near Kampung Titi Akar, the recreational with fruit orchards and
park is filled with diverse flora and fauna chalets plus activities that
including various bird species, which can can be arranged also with
all be enjoyed with trekking and camping nearby villages, Farmstay
activities. Relau is most famous for
its excellent durians from
mature trees, not forgetting
their other delicious local
fruits such as manggis
(mangosteen) and the hairy
rambutan fruit.
AMS EQUESTRIAN CLUB
Whether for professional
horse riders or amateurs,
for show training or leisure ,
and whether riding outdoor
in paddock or in open nature
or even indoors, AMS
Equestrian Club has you
literally covered, plus having
necessary safety measures
and trained coaches to
ensure all visitors have a
safe and enjoyable time with
these beautiful creatures.
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Kedah Cuisine
and a Cuppa
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 Thimpan
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FOOD TRAIL COMPANY LISTINGS
RABBIT PARK
Contact Person:
AZILAH CEMERLANG
ENTERPRISE
Accommodation
Razali Tasmin Contact Person:
Tel: +6010-431 0944 Siti Norazilah Razi
https://www.facebook.com/ Tel: +6013-516 2600
rabbitparkbandarbaharu/
FAMA
MARA Contact Person:
Contact Person: Mohd Fareidzal Suaid
Ismail Hassan Tel: +6012-434 7483
Tel: +6012-456 8812
Nazirah Binti Osman NICTRON AGRICULTURE
Tel: +6019-416 5081 SDN BHD
RESTORAN MEE UDANG Contact Person:
PINGGAN BESAR KEK LAPIS SARAWAK Wan Azlina Wan Musa
(Local Cuisine) Contact Person: Tel: +6019-444 9831
8 Medan Selera 12 unit MDBB, Norehan Md Isa
34950 Kedah Darul Aman Tel: +6013-490 1986 NICTRON AGRICULTURE
Tel: +6019-5406722 SDN BHD
Operation Hours: 12pm-9pm KEK LAPIS SARAWAK Contact Person: The Jerai Hill Resort
Closed on Thursday & Friday Contact Person: Mashita Mansor
https://www.facebook.com/ Siti Baiduri Ismail Tel: +6019-410 9731
MEE-UDANG-Pinggan- Tel: +6019-547 1386 Some of the world’s best Accommodation in Bandar HOTEL
BESAR-158432224304358/ FARMSTAY RELAU resorts and friendliest Baharu may not be so
KUIH KARAS Contact Person: Serdang Lake View Resort
Contact Person: Abd Razak Abdul Hamid homestays can be found numerous but what it lacks Jalan Lombong, 09800 Serdang
WAMBIT THE CABIN
(Serving Western Cuisine) Qamil Amy Tel: +6013-435 1520 in Kedah. Saying ‘spoilt in numbers it makes up in Kedah Darul Aman
Kampung Batu 19, Ait Puteh Tel: +6013-405 7156 https://www.facebook.com/ for choice’ here is an coziness. From small friendly Tel: +6013-575 4880
farmstayrelau/ +604-407 8888
09800 Serdang, Kedah Darul Aman
KOMPLEKS SUKAN KOMUNITI
understatement. Choose hotels to family-run chalets
Tel: +6012-437 3600 website: https://
Operation Hours: 5pm-12am Contact Person: FARMSTAY RELAU from a diversity of and a little more, all nice serdanglakeviewresort.business.
https://www.facebook.com/ Ramli Sani Sopian Contact Person: accommodation ranging to relax in after activities site/
wambitcabin Tel: +6011-2432 3308 Saiful Helmi Abdul Razak from luxury pads and galore. email: serdanglakeviewresort@
https://www.facebook.com/Kompleks- Tel: +6012-458 0853 gmail.com
Sukan-Komuniti-Bandar-Baharu- https://www.facebook.com/ international value hotels https://www.facebook.com/
S LOAM MIT THAI RESTAURANT
(Serving Thai Cuisine) 315107269069453/?ref=page_ farmstayrelau/ to serviced apartments and serdanglakeviewresort/
Kampung Bagan Samak internal simple, clean guesthouses.
PEMANAH TRADISIONAL
34950 Bandar Baharu
WARISAN BUSANA MELAYU SERDANG HOMESTAY
Kedah Darul Aman
Tel: +605-717 3068 Contact Person: Contact Person:
Zuhairi Habali Hj Ismail Hussain HOMESTAY RELAU
Operation Hours: Lot 1064, Sri Impian, Relau, 34950
11.30am-10.00pm Tel: +6010-231 0894 Tel: +6013-582 2772
https://www.facebook.com/wira. Bandar Baharu, Kedah Darul Aman
https://m.facebook.com/pages/S- Contact Person:
Loam-Mit-Thai-Restaurant-Bagan- dot.net KEM KELULUT
Contact Person: Abdul Razak Abdul Hamid
Samak/1991825491106607 Tel: +6013-4351520
WARISAN BUSANA MELAYU Ismail Awang Kechik
https://www.facebook.com/wira. Tel: +6012-442 2446 +604-582 5858
BAGAN SAMAK RIVER & email: honeymhani@yahoo.com
SEAFOOD RESTAURANT dot.net
PERABUT https://www.facebook.com/
(Serving Chinese Cuisine) farmstayrelau/
L4583, Kampung Baru, Bagan PEJABAT PERIKANAN Contact Person:
Samak, 34950, Bandar Baharu, BANDAR BAHARU Mohd Azli Shah
Contact Person: Tel: +6016-857 9756 FARMSTAY RELAU
Kedah Darul Aman LOT 1014, Kampung Paya Semambu
Tel: +6012-428 3342 Mohd Tamizy Hussin
TOKONG Relau Bandar Bahru
Operation Hours: 34950 Kedah Darul Aman
11.30am-10.00pm (Rumah Ibadat - Temple)
Contact Person: Tel: +6012-458 0853
https://www.facebook.com/ email: impian858@yahoo.com
bagansamakriverandseafood/ Chew Chee Hooi
Tel: +60102810479 https://www.facebook.com/
farmstayrelau/
#Gah Kedah Participants
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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
Getting to
If ancient traders could travel to Kedah since BY AIR BY RAIL
Malaysia Airlines, 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
Malaysia, it is one of the country’s northern
the Kedah services direct from Kuala Lumpur
to Kedah. You can take flights from
run from KL Sentral station in
Kuala Lumpur daily and stop at
gateways bordering Thailand to its north.
You can travel to Kedah by air, road, rail or
Mainland Kuala Lumpur International Airport
(KLIA) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
major towns in Kedah including
Alor Setar, Sungai Petani, Gurun
Airport (Subang Skypark) to Sultan and Anak Bukit before proceeding
sea even on a cruise ship. Abdul Halim Airport in Kepala Batas to neighbouring Perlis. Visitors
just 20 minutes’ drive from Alor heading for Langkawi should
Setar, or to Langkawi Airport. disembark at Alor Setar or Arau 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 Bukit Kayu Hitam 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, Jitra, 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.
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GETTING AROUND USEFUL CONTACT ALOR SETAR RAILWAY STATION
Tel: +604 731 4045
NUMBERS
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: Mtpbbkh@tourism.gov.my +604 4214346 (Sungai Petani)
at Jalan Langgar. In Sungai Petani,
the main bus terminal is situated at LANGKAWI PLUSLINER EXPRESS
Ukir Square, Jalan Kuala Ketil. 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,
KUAH CEPAT EXPRESS
Penang, Melaka, Kuantan and
Tourist Information Centre Tel: +604 730 3110 (Alor Setar)
Johor Bahru by bus. For festive and
(Jetty Point Complex) +604 4248182 (Sungai Petani)
holiday seasons tickets must be
Tel: +604 966 0494 +604 924 6050 (Bukit Kayu Hitam)
booked in advance.
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
Malaysia Airlines operates daily air AIRPORT TAXI (Alor Setar)
AUTHORITY (LADA)
services to Langkawi from Kuala Tel: +604 714 5876
Tel: +604 960 0600
Lumpur, while its subsidiary, Firefly,
offers daily flights to Langkawi from
Email: support@lada.gov.my 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
Tel: 1 300 88 3000
from Kuala Lumpur and other cities.
+603 7843 3000
FERRIES
There are direct flights to Langkawi
even from Singapore. LANGKAWI FERRY SERVICES
AIRASIA
Tips for
SDN. BHD. Tel:
Tel: +603 2171 9333 +604 966 9439
BY SEA
Express ferries provide regular ser- FIREFLY AIRLINES
vices to Langkawi from Kuala Kedah LANGKAWI RO RO FERRY
Tel: +603 7845 4543 SERVICES
Visitors
in mainland Kedah and Kuala Perlis
in the neighbouring state of Perlis. Tel: +604 9669881
MALINDO AIR
The sea ride from Kuala Kedah Tel: +603 7841 5388 FERRYLINE VENTURES SDN.BHD.
takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Tel: +604 9663988
Ferry services to Langkawi are also SULTAN ABDUL HALIM AIRPORT
available from Penang as well as Alor Setar GENERAL ENQUIRIES
Satun, 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 KERETAPI TANAH MELAYU BERHAD
the island. Railway Call Centre (KTMB) IMMIGRATION OFFICE
Tel: +603 2267 1200 Langkawi
Tel: +604 9694400
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Essential Malay
Phrases You’ll
Need in Malaysia MAKING
YOUR
STAY
The Malay Language or Bahasa Melayu is a relatively easy
NICE
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 • When pointing, it is preferable to use the right
MAKING FRIENDS
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 to the opposite gender simply by nodding and before taking photographs of someone or when
Dah makan? / Have you eaten?
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? or salam resembles a handshake but uses both the population) does not consume pork or any
AT THE MARKET Tolong / Please
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 is heartfelt.
Jalan terus / Go straight FOR EVERYTHING ELSE…
• The weather is generally quite warm with occasional
Perlahan sikit / Slow down NUMBERS Panas / Hot
• 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
Dua / Two Boleh / Can temples. Most mosques provide robes and scarves establishments such as upmarket restaurants may
Bas / Bus
for ladies, and sarongs for men wearing shorts. not allow slippers, shorts or sleeveless.
Kapalterbang / Flight/Plane Tiga / Three Kampung / Village
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
Jalan / Road Lima / Five Pantai / Beach side.
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 Kelantan
PEOPLE and Terengganu 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.
constitutional monarchy. 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, Johor Bahru, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu
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.
Malaysia
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 Klang 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 Sabah and Sarawak on Borneo Island and three
of most countries do not require visas for social or
at a
other ports of call in Penang and Langkawi islands.
Federal Territories namely Kuala Lumpur the capital,
business meeting visits. For further information, please
Putrajaya the federal administrative city and Labuan
call or visit the nearest Malaysian diplomatic mission or Peninsular Malaysia is also accessible by rail and road
offshore financial centre.
Tourism Malaysia office. from Singapore and Thailand.
Glance
CAPITAL CITY
CURRENCY GETTING AROUND
Kuala Lumpur is the capital where the Parliament and
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,
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. ACCOMMODATION
bordered with Thailand in the north, while its southern
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 Indonesia
Government and most offices in all states, with the beach or forest resorts, chalets, budget hotels, hostels,
while Sarawak also shares a border with Brunei
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
Tobiar 29 October - 1 November
KARNIVAL HARAPAN KEDAH KARNIVAL KEUSAHAWANAN DAN
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 TOUR DE LANGKAWI 19 March DAN NELAYAN PERINGKAT
NEGERI KEDAH 2020 All related event information is subject to
7 -14 Feb UITM Merbok, Sungai Petani
24-28 July change by the organiser from time to time
Langkawi Island, Langkawi and this administration is not responsible
APRIL Taman Jubli Emas, Alor Setar
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 Sintok 11 April
Menara MPSPK, Sungai Petani MERDEKA FUN RUN 2020
THE 3RD LANGKAWI ULTRA 22 August
29 Feb - 1 March Mydin Taman Batik, Sungai Petani
Resort World Langkawi
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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!
PEJABAT MENTERI BESAR LANGKAWI DEVELOPMENT MALAYSIAN ASSOCIATION TOURISM MALAYSIA PAWANA JERAI RESORT TAMUASIA
KEDAH DARUL AMAN AUTHORITY (LADA) OF HOTELS Photo by Denan Lee
KEDAH TOURISM PEDU LAKE ECO & SERVICES
KEDAH GOVERNMENT YAN DISTRICT COUNCIL KEDAH TOURISM SDN. BHD. PANTAI CENANG
SECRETARY'S OFFICE ALOR SETAR CITY COUNCIL MARDI JERAM PASU LANGKAWI
BANDAR BAHARU KEDAH TOURIST Photo by Izuddin Helmi Adnan
STATE GOVERNMENT DISTRICT COUNCIL GUIDE ASSOCIATION KULIM MUNICIPAL COUNCIL FAMA on Unsplash
OF KEDAH DARUL AMAN
PENDANG DISTRICT KEDA KUBANG PASU MUNICIPAL PARALAYANG TAEH BUKIT LANGKAWI
STATE ECONOMIC COUNCIL COUNCIL GUNUNG BUNGSU KAB. Photo by Ilyuza Mingazova on
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KEDAH OFFICE DISTRICT AND LAND OFFICE TOURISM ASSOCIATION BALING DISTRICT COUNCIL
OF KUALA MUDA (MITA) tripadvisor.com.my/ GUNUNG PULAI, BALING
ALOR SETAR CITY COUNCIL SIK DISTRICT COUNCIL Photo by Heiswayi Nrird on
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NEXUS
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SIK DISTRICT COUNCIL KEDAH DARUL AMAN
BANDAR BAHARU DISTRICT GUNUNG BINTANG
PADANG TERAP MINISTRY OF TOURISM, COUNCIL Mynewshub
DISTRICT COUNCIL ARTS AND CULTURE
MALAYSIA PENDANG DISTRICT WHITE WATER RAFTING
LANGKAWI MUNICIPAL COUNCIL Sedim Rainforest Resort
COUNCIL TOURISM CITY KEDAH OFFICE
MALAYSIAN HISTORICAL PENANG-TRAVELTIPS.COM
SOCIETY Timothy Tye
MEDIA
UTUSAN MALAYSIA STESEN RADIO KEDAH FM
BERITA HARIAN UTUSAN ONLINE
SINAR HARIAN SINAR ONLINE
RADIO TELEVISYEN KEDAHTV
MALAYSIA (RTM) WARTA KEDAH
RANCANGAN SELAMAT
PAGI MALAYSIA
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