Alor Setar

Alor Setar is the capital of Kedah, Malaysia, in the state’s northwestern region. It is a regional administrative, commercial, and cultural center.

Zahir Mosque: A historic mosque in Alor Setar, completed in 1915 and known for its domes and Moorish-inspired architecture. Its prominent place near the city center makes it one of Alor Setar’s defining landmarks.
Kedah: A state of northwestern Malaysia on the Malay Peninsula, bordering Thailand. Alor Setar is Kedah’s capital and administrative center.
Kedah River: A river in northwestern Peninsular Malaysia that flows through Kedah toward the Strait of Malacca. The river helped shape settlement and transport around Alor Setar.
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport: An airport serving Alor Setar and northern Kedah, located in Kepala Batas. It provides the region’s air connection through the state capital’s metropolitan area.
Kedah flag: The state flag of Kedah, featuring a red field and a green crescent and shield. The flag’s symbols appear in the state capital’s civic setting.
Alor Setar Tower: A telecommunications tower and observation landmark in Alor Setar, opened in 1997. The tower provides a modern counterpart to the city’s historic landmarks.
Kuala Kedah: A coastal town and ferry port in Kedah, Malaysia, near the mouth of the Kedah River. This nearby port links the capital region with Langkawi and the coast.
Kedah Sultanate: A Malay sultanate whose historical territory corresponds broadly to present-day Kedah. The sultanate’s court and administration shaped Alor Setar’s emergence as a capital.
Alor Setar railway station: A railway station in Alor Setar on Malaysia’s west coast rail corridor. Its trains connect the capital with other towns and cities along the peninsula.
Kedah Malay: A Malay dialect spoken primarily in Kedah and neighboring parts of northern Malaysia. Its everyday use gives Alor Setar a distinctly northern Malay linguistic character.

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Abdul Halim of KedahRelated: Abdul Halim was born in Alor Setar in 1927.