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Alor Setar

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Let's Discover Alor Setar - The State Capital of Kedah [4K60P]

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Discover Alor Setar - Kedah Darulaman (2022 From Above)

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Perjalanan jauh dari KL ke Alor Setar Kedah

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ALOR SETAR - Kedah, Malaysia (4K)

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Alor Setar Free Walking Tour

Alor Setar, formerly known as Alor Star from 2004–2008, is a city and the state capital of Kedah, Malaysia. It is the second largest town in the state after Sungai Petani and one of the most important cities on the west coast of the Peninsular Malaysia. It sits along the longest expressway, located 400 km from Kuala Lumpur and 79 km (49 mi) north of George Town, Penang. The city is home to the Central State Administration Centre and is the administrative centre of Kota Setar District.
  • City facts 

  • Name 

  • History 

  • Geography 

  • Climate 

  • Demographics 

  • Balai Besar 

  • Balai Nobat 

  • Kota Kuala Kedah 

  • Balai Seni Negeri 

  • Galeria Sultan Abdul Halim 

  • Muzium Diraja Kedah 

  • Menara Alor Setar 

  • Wan Mat Saman Canal 

  • Tun Dr. Mahathir's Birthplace 

  • Rumah Merdeka 

  • Istana Anak Bukit 

  • Places of worship 

  • Education 

  • Sports 

  • Transportation 

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  • Rail 

  • Air 

  • Sea 

  • Arts 

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