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Malaysian Kueh - Kueh Muih Malaysia

Malaysian kueh are cakes that are typically Malaysian. They may be of Malay, Chinese, Indian or Nyonya origin. Enjoy a delightful array of Malaysian kueh in Malaysia especially in Kedah.

More on Malaysian kueh and Recipes


at www.mymalaysiabooks.com/recipe/food.htm

Rice Bowl of Malaysia

Kedah is the place for a great family vacation. Visitors can enjoy fabulous islands (such as Pulau Langkawi, Pulau Bunting, etc) , trek up mountains and into the depth of the forest or explore the countryside of Kedah
Some of tWhat to see and enjoy
Tropical fruits
Enjoy an abundance of exotic tropical fruits in Kedah - durian, rambutan, water apple (photo), nangka, dokong, mangosteen, etc.

Rice cultivation
Drive through the countryside and villages of Kedah. Did you know: Of about 669,000 hectares of land devoted to rice cultivation in Malaysia, over 30 % of the land area is in Kedah?
For location of Kedah and free maps, go to ..........http://www.mymalaysiabooks.com/kedah/kedah.htm

Ferries to Langkawi, Kedah

The ferry terminals that has daily regular (3 or more) services to Langkawi island are:
1. Kuala Kedah (state of Kedah)
2. Kuala Perlis (state of Perlis)
3. Penang (state of Pulau Pinang)
4. Satun (south Thailand)

For those who drive, to go to Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis, exit the toll expressway at Alor Setar and travel by trunk roads. There are special overnight parking in these two places. Its the cheapest and most convenient ferry crossings to Langkawi.
Details in pages on Kedah and Langkawi at myMalaysiabooks

Alor Setar or Alor Star

Kedah - Land area of 9,426 sq. kilometres with over 100 islands. It shares a border with the states of Perlis, Penang (Pulau Pinang) and Perak and its northern and north-eastern boundary is the Malaysia-Thai border. There are 11 administrative districts with it own district centres in Kedah. Alor Star (sometimes spelt Alor Setar), the state capital, has a population of about 250,000 (the correct spelling is Alor Star).

Alor Star became capital in 18th century under the reign of 19th sultan, Sultan Muhammad Jiwa Zainal Adilin Muazzam Shah. The town was originally called Kota Setar until 1943 when it was changed to Alor Star. Alor Star is the administrative capital and seat of the state government and legislative assembly. Located here are the government departments, royal palaces, many heritage buildings, museums and cultural centres.....more at My Kedah page

Learn about Kedah and Penang from myPenang