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KEDAH
Visitors’ Directory 2020
Whitewater
Adventures to
Hi-tech Ventures
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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more than meets the mind... 14
ABOUT TOURISM PRODUCTIVITY NEXUS (TPN)
WELCOME TO KULIM
Map of Kulim
16 KULIM ATTRACTIONS
Sungai Sedim Tree-Top Walk
Sungai Sedim River Rapids Recreation
Gunung Bungsu Mountain Forest Reserve
Pahau Educational Forest
Gunung Bintang Mountain Peak
Kulim Lake Garden
Padang Serai Sunday Market
Kulim Hi-Tech Park
Junjung Waterfalls
Ulu Paip Waterfall Recreational Forest
24 KEDAH CUISINE AND A CUPPA
Food Trails
Passes to the Pasars
28 KULIM EXPERIENCES IN GREAT PACKAGES
32 COMPANY LISTINGS
34 ACCOMMODATION
36 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
No place in the world has a combination of This is Kedah, the oldest existing kingdom in
these features: a tranquil tropical paradise Southeast Asia. 46 KEDAH CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2020
laced with idyllic islands and beaches framed
by mystical hills and mountains, filled with Now Kedah invites the world to discover all
48 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
natural and cultural wonders amidst vibrant her treasures from unique flora and fauna to 50 EMERGENCIES
cities or villages of verdant paddy fields,
all cradled in a civilisation based on proven
delicious dishes, from diverse experiences
in local markets and museums to the
51 MPC OFFICES
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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SekapurSireh Junjung
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
wayup.my
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MAP OF KULIM
Welcome to
Kulim is a district of surprising contrast;
much of its attraction is green and even
pristine with jungles, mountains, winding
rivers and whitewater rapids. Yet in its urban
areas and especially Kulim Hi-Tech Park
are some of the most advanced industrial
facilities producing important products that
we take for granted. But whether you seek
nature and adventure or modern comforts,
Kulim has it.
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SUNGAI SEDIM RIVER RAPIDS
RECREATION
ATTRACTIONS For the adventurous - this is for you! A fast-
flowing river, Sungai Sedim is considered one
of Malaysia’s top 5 best whitewater rafting
here. It is popular as well for outdoor nature
or team-building courses, workshops
and group programmes. Just 30 minutes
destinations, with a fairly tough range of up from Kulim town, the area is at the border
to 15km and reaching Grade 4. Kayaking, between Kulim and neighbouring Baling
swimming, picnicking, camping, hiking and district, and is now even titled as a Kedah
such outdoor activities are also available Royal Camping Site
SUNGAI SEDIM
TREE-TOP
WALK
Billed as the world’s longest rainforest
canopy walk at a length of 925m with a
height of about 26m above the forest
ground at its highest point, the Sg. Sedim
Recreational Park tree-top walkway follows
a roughly rectangular route and crosses
the fast-flowing river twice. It’s a sturdy
set of steel bridge structures completed in
2005 and for the most part is not attached
to trees, thus causing no damage to flora.
It provides a spectacular bird’s eye view of
the roof of the beautiful rainforest and that
usually captures your attention away from
any wobbling or height dizziness
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GUNUNG BUNGSU PAHAU
MOUNTAIN FOREST RESERVE EDUCATIONAL FOREST
At a height of 658m, this modest mountain was once used by communist insurgents Amidst the verdant forest reserve of attractions here include educational tours
provides a medium-tough challenge that still during the 1950s Emergency period. The Gunung Bungsu mountain range just 23km to the research centre and witnessing the
affords great scenic views and hiking route winding river with little bubbly rapids are from Kulim town, Pahau is an educational forest conservation development, jungle
of diverse flora and fauna. There’s even a part of the beauty of this tropical jungle forest that boasts a myriad selection of trekking, camping and other outdoor
trail for mountain biking and cycling. Traces paradise. replanted forest plant species to conserve especially nature education activities.
of history can still be found as the mountain the surrounding jungle ecosystem. Main
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GUNUNG This 1,862m peak is the highest in its
immediate mountain range. The trail up to
Who doesn’t love a lake garden? Even
though this is a simple waterbody tucked in KULIM LAKE
GARDEN
between Kulim town’s transport terminal
BINTANG
the top will pass by pristine river rapids,
and Seri Malaysia Hotel, Taman Tasik Kulim’s
waterfalls and diverse flora and fauna. A little
central location is in fact one reason for its
MOUNTAIN
detour for some interesting cave spelunking
popularity. Come by for a stroll after a meal
is also possible on the mountain-side.
or even while having a snack on-the-go, or
PEAK
Geographical map-wise, a special thing about
better still for a round of jogging as some
Mount Bintang’s summit is that it is a natural
locals do on the pedestrian trail around the
boundary point between Kulim and Baling
lake.
districts in Kedah as well as Ulu Perak and
Selama districts in neighbouring Perak state.
Thus standing at the mountain top puts you
in four different administrative entities at
once.
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PADANG SERAI SUNDAY MARKET JUNJUNG WATER FALLS
The small but fast-growing town of Padang Cool yourself from the hot tropical weather
Serai in Kulim district is famous for its with a visit to Kulim’s own Junjung waterfall
‘Pekan Ahad’ Sunday market. This is a recreational park. Just a short 14km drive
genuine neighbourhood open-air market from Kulim town and you find yourself in
for surrounding area residents and thus a rainforest eco-system that also borders
authentic as opposed to ‘touristy’. It offers green rubber tree plantation and fruit
a whole gamut of goods from fresh produce orchards. In fact during the different fruiting
to household items to even handicraft or seasons especially durians and mangosteens
‘flea market’ type stalls. Come early while it’s you can buy them directly from local farmers.
nice and cool, and products for sale are still Of course, you can always come for bathing
plentiful. Take in the bright colours, smell the and swimming in the river waterfall area
enticing odours, taste local fruits and foods, as well as picnicking and even overnight
and feel the ambiance of a real traditional camping.
market.
KULIM HI-TECH PARK ULU PAIP WATERFALL
RECREATIONAL FOREST
Not only is it the first hi-tech industrial park Just 15km east of Kulim, Ulu Paip
development in Malaysia established in Recreational Forest has a little river that
1996, it is considered the crème de la crème runs through the park area with a series
of greenfield high technology parks in Asia of rapids and a small waterfall. While not
that has proven to provide viability for local spectacular, it is a pretty place for a picnic
and international companies to do research and a cool splash. Other outdoor activities
and production in a world-class business such as even bicycle trekking are popular.
environment. A tour will showcase how For the more adventurous, local waterfall
KHTP has grown from almost nothing into seekers found a few larger waterfalls further
a sustainable economic growth area that up the river but it’s a challenge as there is no
raises immense benefits for both investors proper trail yet.
and Malaysians.
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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 TRAILS PASSES TO THE PASARS
NASI AYAM PERIUK BESAR SATE IDRIS RESTORAN Markets are the commercial hearts of communities, and PASAR MALAM
(Serving Chicken Rice) (Serving Satay) MEE GORENG TUNJANG
09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman (Serving Noodles)
no less so in the ‘pasars’ around Kulim. There are two basic
Contact Person: Zainol Hizal Contact Person: Idris 76 C, Lorong Kemuning 1 types, Pasar Malam are night variety markets from evening KELANG LAMA
Tel: +6019-448 2603 Tel: +6012-550 5641 Taman Kemuning to around elevenish PM, and Pasar Tani are agricultural or Jalan Kelang Lama
FB: https://www.facebook.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/ 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman 6.00pm – 9.00pm
farmers’ markets usually early mornings till afternoon, each Thursday & Sunday
nasiayamperiukbesar/ Idris-Satay/589288954567360 Contact Person: Ahmad
Tel: +6013-505 6395 on different days for different places. So check the listings
NASI AYAM HANG LI PO RESTORAN FAUZAN FB: https://www.facebook. and make sure you pass through and enjoy our vibrant TAMAN SELASIH
(Serving Roasted Chicken Rice) (Serving Malay Cuisine) 5.00pm – 10.30pm
com/pages/Mee-Goreng- pasars. Tuesday
Jalan Tunku Asaad 818, Taman Kempas 3 Tunjang/1116137635203194
09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman Kampung Ayer Merah Jalan Selasih
Contact Person: Noor Lee 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman RESTORAN NASI PAK YA
Tel: +6019-699 1938 Contact Person: Jamsari (Serving Malay & Seafood Cuisine) TAMAN TIRAM
FB: https://www.facebook.com/ Tel: +6012 4676418 24-25, Lorong Keranji 1 4.00pm – 12.00am
NasiAyamPanggangHangLiPo FB: https://www.facebook.com/ Taman Keranji Monday
CoffeeShop/ pages/Fauzan-Restoran-Kulim- 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman Taman Tiram
Kedah/176401482473642 Contact Person: Azhani
RESTORAN SUP LEKAQ Tel: +6017-432 4603 PEKAN JUNJONG
(Local Cuisine ) RESTORAN KUTIP-KUTIP +6011-1441 3778 Kampung Baru Junjong
9, Jalan Pondok Labu (Serving Western Cuisine) FB: https://www.facebook.com/ 5.00pm – 10.00pm
Taman Seri Akasia 40, Jalan Bukit Awi nasipakya/ Friday
09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman Taman Budiman
Contact Person: Noradilla 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman RESTORAN DAPUR GERABAK PASAR TANI
Tel: +6011-2673 3122 Contact Person: Hazwan (Local Cuisine)
FB: https://www.facebook.com/ Tel: +6017 4896617 No 1309, Bengkel Jalan Lunas PASAR TANI KEKAL FAMA KULIM
suplekaq/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ Lot, Jalan Kampung Baru Taman Cendana
kutipkutipabc/ 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman 7.00am – 5pm – Daily
RESTORAN MONRODS Contact Person: Manager
(Serving Western Cuisine) TOK HERY CHAR KOAY TEOW Tel: +6017-485 0296
692G Lebuh Bandar (Serving Noodles) +6017-597 4779
Bandar Putra Kulim Taman semarak FB: https://www.facebook.com/
09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman pages/category/Diner/Dapur-
Contact Person: Roslan Contact Person: Hery Gerabak-1844258232356675/
Tel: +6019-2606175 Tel: +6012-2046208
+6012-553 3186 +6019-416 3982 PASEMBOR KODIANG
FB: https://www.facebook.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/tok. (Local Cuisine)
pages/category/Asian-Fusion- hery.char.koay.teow/ Jalan Selasih 2a/1, Taman Selasih,
Restaurant/Restoran-MONrods- 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman
Kulim-247945148562052/ RESTORAN MEDAN SURI Contact Person: Nur Aini
(Serving Malay Cuisine) Tel: +6012-510 1490
RESTORAN POKOK MANGGIS Lot 938, Jln Tmn Selasih, Mukim +6017-485 0296
(Serving Grilled Fish, Thai & Western 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman FB: https://www.facebook.com/
Cuisine) Contact Person: Rosnida pages/Pasembor-Kodiang-Taman-
Jalan Bukit Awi Tel: +6013-4463655 Selasih/213725891975676
Kampung Masjid +6019-461 9765
09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman FB: https://www.facebook.com/ AIR TEMBIKAI LEGEND
Contact Person: Manager restoranmedansuri/ (Local Cuisine)
Tel: +604-490 7581 Contact Person: Zulkhairi
FB: https://www.facebook.com/pg/ ZACK AIR KELAPA Tel: +6010-228 5081
KedaiPokokManggis/about/?ref=page_ (Serving Coconut Drinks)
internal 1, Jalan Bendi, Taman Bendi
09600 Lunas, Kedah Darul Aman
Contact Person: Zack
Tel: +6016-4445025
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FOR PACKAGE
INQUIRIES :
SEDIM RAINFOREST RESORT
Kampung Hulu Riau
Sungai Sedim, 09700 Karangan
Kedah Darul Aman
Contact Person: Jasman Jaafar
Tel: +6019-480 4166
Email: sedimrainforest@gmail.com
jasman@sedimoutdoor.com
Website: www.sedimoutdoor.com
FB: https://www.facebook.com/
SedimRainforestResort/?ref=br_rs
https://www.facebook.com/ PACKAGE PACKAGE
sedimoutdoorspecialist/ VILLAGE TOUR GUNUNG JERAI
EXCURSIONS
KULIM Cycling throughout villages.
The atmosphere keeps you cool Experience the highest peak of
Experiences in
and fresh. You will amaze of the the Kedah Mountain with its
environment. We’ll expose you to breathtaking view across the
unique life of the villagers; “Straits of Malacca”.
here you have opportunity to try (7:45am / 4hours)
chicken feeding in compound of
Great Packages traditional house.
(9.00am / 2 hours)
RM 70.00 per person
(min 2 pax)
RM 120.00 per person
(min 2 pax)
RM 70.00 children
(8yrs – 12yrs)
RM 40.00 children
PACKAGE (3yr – 12yrs)
Sure, you can explore Kulim on your own TOUR WITH PACKAGE
with guide books, websites and social media PRIVATE JEEP PACKAGE WATERFALL TOUR
but in many cases there are hidden gems 4x4 OFFROAD
that package tours make much easier to find.
Packages can also be wide-ranging starting
Choose your places of EXPERIENCE Experience the magnificent
interest and tour around the beauty of nature by visiting this
from short visits for particular places or Sungai Petani, popular waterfall in Kedah and
activities, to half day or full day themed with your private jeep and guide. Experiences our most challenging world’s longest Tree Top Walk.
(3 hours / time for departure (10:00am / 3 hours)
itineraries, to multi-experience overnight treks and test out your endurance
to be advised) tour. We will take you through not inclusive of entrance fee.
package tours with accommodation.
the natural landscape; experience
RM 260.00 per Jeep (3 Pax) the rich flora and fauna of forest RM 90.00 per person
Feel free to contact any of them for enquiries RM 35.00 additional hour reserve. The atmosphere here will (min 2 pax)
RM 45.00 children
and even customisation. RM 420.00 per Van (6 pax)
keep you cool and fresh.
Inclusive of lunch (3yr – 12yrs)
RM 40.00 additional hour (9.00am / 4 hours)
Visit : Archeology Village RM 280.00 per person
Waterfall (min 3 pax)
Mangrove Gallery
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PACKAGE PACKAGE MORE TREE TOP WALK SUNGAI SEDIM
KNOCK WHITE WATER PACKAGE & Kampung Sedim, 09700 Karangan, Kedah Darul Aman
TUNNEL TRAIL RAFTING ACTIVITIES… Contact Person: Siti Rohaida
Tel: +604-490 1588 | +6012-310 1945
Email: hello@treetopwalk.com.my | Website: http://treetopwalk.com.my/
FB: http://treetopwalk.com.my/index.php
Enjoy and experience the BINTANG
Easy Paddle through the lush MOUNTAIN CLIMBING
night wild life spotting, sight and
rainforest to witness the
atmosphere of the Rainforest by ABSEILING
night. (8:00am / 2 hours)
abundant wildlife which includes
FLYING FOX
LADANG RUSA
of birds, coatis and silky ant eaters.
Immerse yourself in indescribable PAINTBALL KAMPUNG
RM 70.00 per person
(min 4 pax)
beauty, where nature reveals WHITE WATER KAYAKING DUSUN
its flawlessness. In the jungle, WHITE WATER TUBING
RM 40.00 children
everything flows harmoniously;
(7yr – 12yrs) WHITE WATER BOARDING
blend of fresh water,
the diversity of most 172, Kampung Simpang Tiga Keladi
3 Days 2 Nights RM 388 per 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman
extraordinary plants and the
person– Teambuilding
PACKAGE wildlife in the entire splendor.
Inclusive of Accommodations,
Contact Person: Zuliadi
LUBUK FISHING (9.00am / 2 hours)
Meals (2x Breakfast, 2x Lunch, 2x Tel: +6013-224 9173
Teabreak, 2x Dinner) Activities, FB: https://www.facebook.com/
RM 180.00 per person
Usage of Hall, PA system and pages/Ladang-Rusa-Kampung-
(min 4 pax)
Trainer Dusun-Kulim/522748321543436
Inclusive of mineral water
(4 hours / time of departure White Water Rafting
to be advised)
PACKAGE Flying Fox
½ DAY TRIP NATURE WALK Nature Walk to Waterfall
RM 80.00 per guide (max 4 pax) Management games
(2 Days 1 night)
Trek to Riau Waterfall and
PACKAGE experience the sound, sight and RM 288 per person
BIRDS SPOTTING atmosphere of the Malaysian Teambuilding TAMAN BURUNG
Rainforest. Enjoy cool deep Inclusive of Accommodations,
in the stream… Meals (1x Breakfast, 1x Lunch, 1x
(8:00am / 2 hours) Teabreak, 1x Dinner) Activities, 60, Jalan Tunku Bendahara
Spend a half day trekking on the Usage of Hall, 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman
rainforest of Sedim and take in the RM 35.00 per person PA system and Trainer Tel: +6012-332 6467
sights and sounds of the native (min 4 pax) +6014-632 9985
plants and birds live there. RM 20.00 children White Water Rafting FB: https://www.facebook.com/
(9.00am / 3 hours) (7yr – 12yrs) pages/Taman-Burung-Kulim-
Flying Fox
GTB/277591319097121
RM 98.00 per person
(min 2 pax)
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COMPANY LISTING
HASANI TRAVEL AGENT TREE TOP WALK SUNGAI SEDIM NASI AYAM AIR TEMBIKAI LEGEND RESTORAN KUTIP-KUTIP ZACK AIR KELAPA
Lot GK2, Ground Floor Kampung Sedim, 09700 Karangan PANGGANG HANG LI PO (Fruit Juices) (Serving Western Cuisine) (Serving Coconut Drinks)
Landmark Central Shopping Center Kedah Darul Aman (Serving Roasted Chicken Rice) Contact Person: Zulkhairi 40, Jalan Bukit Awi 1, Jalan Bendi, Taman Bendi
09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman. Contact Person: Siti Rohaida Jalan Tunku Asaad Tel: +6010-228 5081 Taman Budiman 09600 Lunas, Kedah Darul Aman
Tel: +604-491 3811 Tel: +604-490 1588 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman Contact Person: Zack
+604-495 2811 +6012-310 1945 Contact Person: Noor Lee TUNE HOTEL Contact Person: Hazwan Tel: +6016-444 5025
Website: http://www.hasani.com. Email: hello@treetopwalk.com.my Tel: +6019-699 1938 4, Jalan KLC Satu (1) Tel: +6017-489 6617
my/ Website: http://treetopwalk.com. FB: https://www.facebook.com/ Kulim Landmark FB: https://www.facebook.com/ RESTORAN SUP LEKAQ
my/ NasiAyamPanggangHangLiPo 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman kutipkutipabc/ (Local Cuisine )
KULIM FIRST TRAVEL AND FB: http://treetopwalk.com.my/index. CoffeeShop/ Contact Person: Muhammad No 9, Jalan Pondok Labu
TOURS php Hazwan Bin Ab Halim SATE IDRIS Taman Seri Akasia, 09000 Kulim,
11, Lorong Kemuning 1, Taman RESTORAN NASI PAK YA Technical Department (Serving Satay) Kedah Darul Aman
Kemuning, 09000 Kulim LADANG RUSA KG DUSUN (Serving Malay & Seafood Cuisine) Tel: +604-4931 288 Kulim, 09000 Kulim Contact Person: Noradilla
Kedah Darul Aman 172, Kampung Simpang Tiga Keladi, 24-25, Lorong Keranji 1 Email: enquiry@tunehotels.com 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman Tel: +6011-2673 3122
Contact Person: Mr Choong 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman Taman Keranji, 09000 Kulim Website: www.tunehotels.com Contact Person: Idris FB: https://www.facebook.com/
Tel: +6012-433 7911 Contact Person: Zuliadi Kedah Darul Aman Tel: +6012-550 5641 suplekaq/
+604-491 1888 Tel: +6013-224 9173 Contact Person: Azhani RESTORAN MEDAN SURI FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/
Website: http://www.kulimfirst. FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/ Tel: +6017-432 4603 (Serving Malay Cuisine) Idris-Satay/ URBAN INN
com/ Ladang-Rusa-Kampung-Dusun- +6011-1441 3778 Lot 938, Jln Tmn Selasih 589288954567360 925 - 926, Jalam Lembah Impiana 5,
Kulim/522748321543436 FB: https://www.facebook.com/ Mukim Keladi, 09000 Kulim Taman Lembah Impiana 3
SEAGULL TOURS AND SERVICES nasipakya/ Kedah Darul Aman HOTEL SERI MALAYSIA 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman
(M) SDN BHD TAMAN BURUNG Contact Person: Rosnida Taman Tasik Putra, 0900 Kulim, Contact Person:
5, Aked Seri Harmoni, Jalan Asaad, 60, Jalan Tunku Bendahara RESTORAN MONRODS Tel: +6013-446 3655 Kedah Darul Aman Mr. Kelvin Teng
09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman (Serving Western Cuisine) +6019-461 9765 Contact Person: Siti Khadijah General Manager
Contact Person: Tan Lay Sooi Tel: +6012-332 6467 692G Lebuh Bandar FB: https://www.facebook.com/ Tel: +6013-447 3530 Tel: +6012-457 0307
Tel: +604-490 5333 +6014-632 9985 Bandar Putra Kulim restoranmedansuri/ +604-490 9898 +6012-418 0307
Website: https://www.mdex.my/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman Email: rsvn.klm@serimalaysia. +604-491 1776
mdex/general/CompanyInfo? pages/Taman-Burung-Kulim- Contact Person: Roslan WF HOTEL com.my Email: infokulim@urbaninn.com.my
cpnID=20 GTB/277591319097121 Tel: +6019-260 6175 No.933, Jalan Lembah Impiana 5 Website: serimalaysia.com.my Website: urbaninn.com.my
+6012-553 3186 Taman Lembah Impiana
ONE 2 GO TRAVEL AND TOURS D’AMAN HOMESTAY FB: https://www.facebook.com/ 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman RESTORAN FAUZAN
No. 1633, Tingkat 1 Taman Desa Aman, Padang Serai, pages/category/Asian-Fusion- Contact Person: Khor (Serving Malay Cuisine)
Jalan Junjung, Ayer Merah 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman Restaurant/Restoran-MONrods- Tel: +6011-5917 0092 818, Taman Kempas 3
09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman Contact Person: Zul Abu Bakar Kulim-247945148562052/ +604-490 3550 Kampung Ayer Merah
Tel: +6019-472 5587 Tel: +6019-473 5354 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman
Email: one2gotravel@yahoo.com. FB: https://www.facebook. RESTORAN MEE GORENG PASEMBOR KODIANG Contact Person: Jamsari
FB: https://www.facebook.com/ com/DAman-HomestayTaman- TUNJANG (Local Cuisine) Tel: +6012-467 6418
one2gotravel/ Desa-AmanKulimKed (Serving Noodles) Jalan Selasih 2a/1, Taman Selasih FB: https://www.facebook.com/
ah-2123685341248934/ 76 C, Lorong Kemuning 1 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman pages/Fauzan-Restoran-Kulim-
SELUANG TRAVEL AND TOURS Taman Kemuning Contact Person: Nur Aini Kedah/176401482473642
No. 4A, Batu 3½ , Jalan Serdang 10. Z Inn Hotel 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman Tel: +6012-510 1490
09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman No 771, Lorong Bukit Kulim 4/7 Contact Person: Ahmad +6017-485 0296 FULLER HOTEL
Tel: +604-490 1492 Taman Kenuming, Kedah, 09000 Tel: +6013-505 6395 FB: https://www.facebook.com/ No.50 Kota Kenari
+6019-445 3503 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman FB: https://www.facebook. pages/Pasembor-Kodiang-Taman- 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman
+6012-438 3182 Contact Person: Ong Lok Yin com/pages/Mee-Goreng- Selasih/213725891975676 Contact Person: Siti Mariam
Email: seluangtravel@yahoo.com Tel: +6016-6428975 Tunjang/1116137635203194 Tel: +6019-416 1968
FB: https://www.facebook.com/ +604-485 6921 TOK HERY CHAR KOAY TEOW +604-492 7999
seluangtravel/ Email: zinhotelkulim@gmail.com NASI AYAM PERIUK BESAR (Serving Noodles) Email: kulim@fuller.com.my
Website: www.zinhotel.com.my/ (Serving Chicken Rice) Taman Semarak, 09000 Kulim Website: fuller.com.my/kulim/
Nasi Ayam Periuk Besar Kedah Darul Aman
OYASUMI HOTEL 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman Contact Person: Hery
8, Lorong 1, Taman Seri Akasia Contact Person: Zainol Hizal Tel: +6012-204 6208
09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman Tel: +6019-448 2603 +6019-416 3982
Contact Person: Iffil Mia FB: https://www.facebook.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/tok.
Tel: +6019-889 6627 nasiayamperiukbesar/ hery.char.koay.teow/
+6013-810 0733
Email: oyasumihotel@gmail.com
Website: www.oyasumihotel.com
#Gah Kedah Particapant
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Accommodation in Kulim is WF HOTEL BANTAL SUTERA INN
933, Jalan Lembah Impiana 5, 365-366, Lorong Jati 1/1
more diverse and welcoming Taman Lembah Impiana Taman Jati
than one may think, ranging 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman
from established hotel Tel: +604-490 3550 Tel: +6019-472 5474
chains to budget local inns to +6011-5917 0092
UMMI NASARUDDIN HOMESTAY
friendly village homestays. OYASUMI HOTEL 12, Taman Sri Tanjung
Just take your pick and pick Oyasumi Hotel, 8, Lorong 1 Jalan Kulim – Junjung
your days. Taman Seri Akasia 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman
09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman Contact Person:
Contact Person: Haji Nasaruddin
HOTELS Iffil Mia Tel: +6016-496 1080
Tel: +6019-889 6627 Umi Rahimah
HOTEL SERI MALAYSIA +6013-810 0733 Tel: +6016-960 9015
Taman Tasik Putra Email: oyasumihotel@gmail.com FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.
09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman Website: www.oyasumihotel.com php?id=100008389261508&hc_
Contact Person: location=ufi
Siti Khadijah Z INN HOTEL
Tel: +6013 4473530 / 604 4909898 771, Lorong Bukit Kulim 4/7 BANGLO HOMESTAY
Email: rsvn.klm@serimalaysia. Taman Kenuming 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman
com.my 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman Contact Person:
Website: serimalaysia.com.my Contact Person: Farhan
Ong Lok Yin Tel: +6018-940 6713
TUNE HOTEL Tel: +604-485 6921
4, Jalan KLC Satu (1) +6016 6428975 DARUL HANNAN HOMESTAY
Kulim Landmark
Accommodation
Email: zinhotelkulim@gmail.com 230, Jalan Haruan 5, Taman Haruan,
09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman Website: www.zinhotel.com.my/ 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman
Contact Person: Contact Person:
Sungai Sedim Muhammad Rizal
Hazwan Ab Halim HOMESTAYS
Tel: +6012-530 6543
Technical Department +6012-539 7317
Tel: +604-493 1288 D’AMAN HOMESTAY
Some of the world’s best resorts and Taman Desa Aman, Padang Serai FB: https://www.facebook.com/
Email: enquiry@tunehotels.com darulhananhomestaykulimkedah/
friendliest homestays can be found in Website: www.tunehotels.com 09410 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman
Contact Person:
Kedah. Saying ‘spoilt for choice’ here is an Zul Abu Bakar ASZKIE KG SELAWANG
FULLER HOTEL HOMESTAY
understatement. Choose from a diversity of 50 Kota Kenari Tel: +6019-473 5354
Kampung Selarong
accommodation ranging from luxury pads 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman FB: https://www.facebook.com/
Labu Besar, Kulim Besar
and international value hotels to serviced Contact Person: DAman-HomestayTaman-Desa-Aman
KulimKedah-2123685341248934/ 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman
Siti Mariam
apartments and simple, clean guesthouses. Contact Person:
Tel: +6019 4161968 Kie
+604 492 7999 TAMAN NILAM BAIDURI
HOMESTAY Tel: +6019-556 5654
Email: kulim@fuller.com.my +6011-1482 0152
Website: fuller.com.my/kulim/ 374, Lorong Nilam 1/3
09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman FB: https://www.
Contact Person: facebook.com/Homestay-
URBAN INN AszKie-1201678523346917/
925 - 926, Jalam Lembah Impiana 5, Syuk
Taman Lembah Impiana 3 Tel: +6016-468 8535
FB: https://www.facebook. HOMESTAY KULIM HI-TECH
09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman Contact Person:
Contact Person: com/pages/Taman-Nilam-
Baiduri/208799232472501 Faizul
Mr. Kelvin Teng Tel: +6017-562 0543
General Manager
Tel: +604-491 1776 ANJUNG HOMESTAY
28, Lorong Bangau 2 INAP D’MERAWAN
+6012-457 0307 77, Jalan Merawan 2
+6012-418 0307 Taman Tunku Putra
09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman Taman Merawan
Email: infokulim@urbaninn.com.my 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman
Website: urbaninn.com.my Contact Person:
Yaakob Mat Isa Tel: +6013-431 1113
Tel: +6013-423 0645
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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
DEVELOPMENT DIVISION MALAYSIA INBOUND LIMA PULUH KOTA Unsplash
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
KEDAH DARUL AMAN MALAYSIA PRODUCTIVITY cintasayangresort.com/ Unsplash
KULIM MUNICIPAL COUNCIL PUBLIC LIBRARY CORPORATION PADANG TERAP DISTRICT
CORPORATION (Northern Region Office) COUNCIL gokelah.com/ EMERGENCY
KUBANG PASU Photo by Greg Nunes on
MUNICIPAL COUNCIL KEDAH STATE MUSEUM TOURISM PRODUCTIVITY YAN DISTRICT COUNCIL blackforest.com.my/ Unsplash
NEXUS
BALING DISTRICT COUNCIL TOWN AND COUNTRY LANGKAWI MUNICIPAL ammboi.com/ GUNUNG PULAI, BALING
PLANNING OF THE STATE OF COUNCIL TOURISM CITY Photo by Jihao Tan on Unsplash
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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EMERGENCIES
MPC Offices
HEADQUARTERS (Petaling Jaya)
MALAYSIA PRODUCTIVITY CORPORATION
Lorong Produktiviti
Jalan Sultan, 46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel: +603-7955 7266 | Fax: +603-7957 8068
Email: marketing@mpc.gov.my
PETALING JAYA OFFICE SARAWAK REGION OFFICE TERENGGANU OFFICE
Malaysia Productivity Corporation Malaysia Productivity Corporation Malaysia Productivity Corporation
A-06-01 Level 6, Blok A Lot 894, Lorong Demak Laut 3A Lot No. 1F, 22 Kompleks Usahawan
PJ 8 No. 23, Jalan Barat Seksyen 8 Taman Perindustrian Demak Laut Terengganu Kubang Jela, Manir
46050 Petaling Jaya 93050 Kuching 21200 Kuala Terengganu
HOSPITAL KULIM HI-TECH FIRE AND Selangor Sarawak Terengganu
RESCUE STATION Tel: +603-7960 0173/ Tel: 6082-439 959 / 439 960 Tel: +609-615 6089
KULIM HOSPITAL Jalan Mahang 176/178/179 Fax: 6082-439 969 Fax: +609-605 6081
Lebuh Hi-Tech Taman Perindustrian Kampung Kelang Lama Fax: +603-76900211 Email: sko@mpc.gov.my Email: ecrt@mpc.gov.my
Taman Kulim Hi-tech 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman Email: marketing@mpc.gov.my
09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman Tel: +604 403 4444 EAST COAST REGION OFFICE KELANTAN OFFICE
Tel: +604-427 2733 NOTHERN REGION OFFICE Malaysia Productivity Corporation Malaysia Productivity Corporation
POLICE STATION Malaysia Productivity Corporation Tingkat 14, Menara Zenith, Jalan Pejabat Negeri Kelantan Tingkat
CLINIC Beg Berkunci 206 Putra Square 6 3, Wisma PERKESO Jalan Kota
KULIM DISTRICT POLICE Jalan Tun Hamdan Sheikh Tahir 25200 Kuantan Darulnaim 15538 Kota Bharu
KLINIK KESIHATAN KULIM HEADQUARTERS 13200 Kepala Batas Pahang Kelantan
Jalan Hospital Lama Kampung Ayer Merah Seberang Perai Utara Tel: +609-513 1788 / 513 1789 Tel: +609-741 6260 /
09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman 09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman Pulau Pinang Fax: +609-513 8903 +609-741 6262
Tel: +604-490 5533 Tel: +604-490 6222 Tel: +604-575 4709 Email: ecr@mpc.gov.my Fax: +609-741 6263
Fax: +604-575 4410 Email: ecrk@mpc.gov.my
Email: nro@mpc.gov.my SABAH REGION OFFICE
FIRE AND Malaysia Productivity Corporation
RESCUE STATIONS SOUTHERN REGION OFFICE Level 2, MAA Tower
Malaysia Productivity Corporation 6, Lorong Api- Api 1
KULIM FIRE AND No. 8 Jalan Padi Mahsuri Bandar 88000 Kota Kinabalu
RESCUE STATION Baru UDA Sabah
Jalan Tunku Asa’ad, 81200 Johor Bahru Tel: +6088-233 245 / 235 837
09000 Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman Johor Fax: +6088-242 815
Tel: +604-490 4444 Tel: +607-237 7422/ 237 7644 Email: sbo@mpc.gov.my
Fax: +607-238 0798
Email: sro@mpc.gov.my
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