Where to go in Kedah in year 2010

Best places to visit in Kedah

1. Bujang Valley archeaological site - This archaeological area was the site of an ancient Hindu-Buddhist kingdom that ruled the region from the 4th century AD. The kingdom at Bujang is believed to have evolved earlier than Srivijaya Empire (centered at Palembang) but came under Srivijaya’s influence in the 7th century. Location: Central Kedah, near Sungai Petani. ....details at Bujang Valley webpage.
2. Langkawi Island - the legendary isle and geopark of state of Kedah. Where you can explore Langkawi Geopark and the mystery of the 99 islands of Langkawi in Kedah, Malaysia.
3. Alor Setar, Kedah - The seat of the Kedah state government, with museums and historical palaces, and to learn about the Kedah sultanate, the oldest surviving continuous line monarch in Malaysia.
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How to travel to Langkawi

Planning for a holiday this November & December 2009?

Here are some holiday tips if you are travelling to Langkawi Kedah

1) You have 2 option in terms of mode of travel - by air or by road plus ferry....How to get to Kedah here.

2) If you travel by road, you can cross to the island from 3 ferry terminals - (a) at Kuala Kedah, Kedah, (b) in Kuala Perlis, Perlis and (c) from Penang island. You have to prebook speed boat if you travel from Penang (furthest distance by ferry), but from Kuala Kedah and Kuala Perlis, there are ferries every half hour or hourly (depends on time) ...details here

3) All ferries takes you to Kuah in Langkawi (the largest town on the island)

3) To fly to Langkawi - you can fly from KL, Penang or east Malaysia. Most flight are available by Firefly, Air Asia, or Malaysia Airlines. There are also many flights from Singapore.

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A Raya do for all Kedahans

News on Kedah

MORE than 4,000 people attended Kedah Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Azizan Abdul Razak’s open house at his official residence in Sri Mentaloon, Alor Setar.

Among those who came were Kedah Sultan Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah accompanied by Kedah Sultanah Tuanku Haminah Hamidun and several other royal family members.

Azizan said he was happy to see people of all races coming to celebrate Hari Raya with him and his family, adding that the crowd was larger than last year’s

.........................Monday September 28, 2009 - The Star

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Recorded history of Kedah often starts at the Bujang Valley, located in central Kedah. This maritime kingdom at Bujang was visited by Indian, Persian, Arabs and Chinese traders as far back as the 4th century AD.

From a Hindu Kingdom in the 4th century to the Kedah Sultanate and formation of Malaysia.

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• Kedah Darul Aman
• Langkawi Island, Kedah

Mangos of Kedah

Future in mango clones

By EMBUN MAJID - The Star, Monday May 4, 2009


KEDAH plans to open another mango research centre to produce better mango clones. Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Azizan Abdul Razak said the state Agriculture Department had identified an area in Kuala Muda for the purpose. The existing mango research centre in Sala Kanan was opened in 1977. “The area is congested with 512 mango trees. Many of the trees were planted more than 30 years ago,” he said.


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Attractions of Kedah 2009

Travelers to Kedah should check out some of small towns on mainland Kedah and visit some of the many islands in the state.

Towns

Alor Star is the state capital and Sungai Petani

Small towns in Kedah

Historical Site
Bujang Valley historical site, Merbok (near Sungai Petani)

Where to Go in Langkawi

Interesting Sites + Legends of Langkawi
99 islands of Langkawi
Road Map of Langkawi

Top holiday destination in Kedah

Langkawi is the top holiday destination in Kedah. Today langkawi is a World heritage Geopark.
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Merry Christmas and A Very Happy 2009 from Kedah!

Bujang Valley Archaeological Site

Not many visitors from outside Kedah, even Malaysian, have visited this part of Kedah, which is the site of the largest archeological findings in Malaysia. It is located near the town of Merbok, Kedah, about 15 minutes drive from Sungai Petani, Kedah.

The Bujang Valley (Lembah Bujang) is an archaeological area that was an area which is the site of an ancient Hindu-Buddhist kingdom that ruled the region from the 4th century AD.

Over 50 Hindu and Buddhist temples or chandis (or candi) have been excavated from various sites in the valley. Artefacts and relics found at various sites, dating back to the 4th century, includes pottery shards, stone statues of Hindu icons, inscribed stone tablets, Song and Ming Dynasties ceramic wares, etc are on diplay at a museum located here. Some of the chandi have been relocated to the museum area.

This is certainly one place every historian studying about South East Asia should visit.

Read more about about the Bujang Valley here

What's happening in March in Kedah

2008 is Visit Kedah year with numerous events lined up for locals and visitors to Kedah

Events in March 2008

Kedah Hot Air Balloon 2008 - 18 March 2008 Until 23 March 2008
Kedah Hot Air Balloon is a the first hot air balloon festival in Malaysia.
Venue : Padi Museum, Jalan Gunung ,Alor Star

Kedah Padi Festival 2008 - 21 March 2008 Until March 2008
Two-day Kedah Padi Festival is held on the muddy padi fields at the foothills of Gunung Keriang
Venue : Padi Museum, Jalan Gunung ,Alor Star

School holidays in Kedah and all of Malaysia and Singapore - 7 to 15 March

Travellers to the state should take note thatthe school holidays in March starts on the 7th of March and ends 15 March. Be sure to make your travelling arrangements early, as many Malaysians and Singaporeans travel during this period!!

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Visit Kedah Year 2008

The Visit Kedah Year 2008 is held in conjunction with the golden jubilee celebrations of the reign of the Sultan of Kedah, Sultan Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah. A total of 70 events, including 29 to be hosted in Langkawi is schuduled for 2008. Among the national and international events that will be held in Kedah in 2008 are:

• Royal International Langkawi Regatta (5 – 11 January)
• Kedah Hot Air Balloon (18 – 23 March)
• The Launch of National Water Festival 2008 (4 – 6 April)
• International Jet Ski Competition (9 – 10 May)
• Islanders Music & Dance Festival Langkawi 2008 (30 May – 1 June)
• Kedah International Media Hunt (29 – 30 June)
• International Tomoi Competition (13 – 16 August)
• Jerai International Mountainbike Challenge (7 – 9 November)
• International Kedah Golf Border Challenge (29 – 30 November)

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A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR 2008!

& HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR (7 February 2007)!

2008 Calendar for Malaysia and Singapore

2008 is Visit Kedah Year!! So come celebrate in Kedah.

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