HJ ZULHEIMY - SEPANJANG JALAN KENANGAN: KEDAH

By Hj Zulheimy Maamor

21/2/2024

Alor Setar, the state capital of Kedah, is the largest city in Kedah. It features historical and cultural attractions, many of which are within walking distance of each other. Alor Setar is also the birthplace of two former Prime Ministers of Malaysia, Tunku Abdul Rahman, the 1st Prime Minister, and Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, the 4th (1981-2003) and the 7th (2018-2020) Prime Minister of Malaysia.

MEMORIES OF PLACES I HAVE VISITED IN ALOR SETAR

MASJID ZAHIR

Kedah's State Mosque, built in 1912, is one of the oldest mosques in Malaysia. Occupying a land area of 11,558 sq m, the mosque is located right in the heart of the city. Masjid Zahir is noted for its Moorish architecture and five magnificent domes, which represent the five pillars of Islam.

Jumaat prayer at Masjid Zahir on 6 July 2012.

BIG CLOCK TOWER

Known locally as Bangunan Jam Besar (Big Clock Building), it is located adjacent to the Balai Nobat and Zahir Mosque. Built in 1912, it is used to announce prayer times throughout the day.

BALAI NOBAT

Located 300 meters from Zahir Mosque, the Nobat Hall is a striking tower with an onion-shaped dome. Balai Nobat is a repository of the instruments of the Royal Orchestra. Comprising traditional drums, gongs, trumpets, and flutes, these instruments are only played at ceremonial occasions such as inaugurations, weddings, and funerals of the royal family.

MENARA ALOR SETAR

Standing proudly at 265.5 m, the Alor Setar Tower is one of the tallest telecommunications towers in the world and the second tallest in Malaysia. A prominent landmark in Alor Setar, this state-of-the-art tower is a fitting symbol of Kedah's rapid development. It is equipped with an observation deck and a revolving restaurant that offers scenic views of the city. The tower was built in 1994 and completed in 1996. It was opened on August 14, 1997, by Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, who was the Prime Minister of Malaysia at the time.

PEKAN RABU (WEDNESDAY MARKET)

A not-to-be-missed shopping destination for visitors to Alor Setar, Malaysia. Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia's 4th and 7th Prime Minister, was once a trader here in his younger days. Located in the middle of the city, this multi-storey business complex comprises about 350 stalls offering a wide range of products, including farm produce, apparel, traditional handicrafts, and local delicacies.

RUMAH MERDEKA

Located at Jalan Putra, Alor Setar, Kedah, this historical building was once the residence of Malaysia's first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra. Maintained by the National Archives, Rumah Merdeka (Independence House) has witnessed many important events in the nation's history. The house presents a unique perspective of Tunku's life as premier through an assortment of personal effects and audio-visual aids.

TUN DR MAHATHIR'S BIRTHPLACE

The birthplace of Malaysia's 4th and 7th Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, is located at Taman Persisiran Tanjung Chali, Alor Setar. The house was built in 1900 and was designated a historical building by the National Archives in 1992.

GUNUNG KERIANG

Located just 12 km east of Alor Setar, Gunung Keriang is a 250 million-year-old limestone hill surrounded by scenic paddy fields. Its namesake recreational park is a great place for jungle trekking, camping, and caving.

DARUL AMAN STADIUM

A multi-purpose all-seater stadium in Alor Setar, it is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium was officially opened by the Sultan of Kedah in 1962 during Malaya's 1-0 victory against South Korea. It had a capacity of 24,644 seats after the 1997 expansion. It was one of the venues for the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship. It is the official stadium for Malaysian Super League club Kedah Darul Aman FC.

STAR PARADE ALOR SETAR

JALAN TELUK WANJAH, ALOR SETAR

After Heart Week Ipoh 2012, the next campaign is Alor Setar Heart Week 2012 which will be held at Star Parade, Alor Setar, Kedah from 3 July to 8 July 2012.

Star Parade Alor Setar is located on Jalan Teluk Wanjah, Alor Setar and was officially opened on 16 January 1998 by Dato Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, the then Prime Minister of Malaysia. It is one of the shopping complexes in Alor Setar apart from Alor Setar Mall, City Plaza. Mydin Mall and others.

2012- STAR PARADE ALOR SETAR

Nursing Manpower Assistance was obtained from 3 Health organizations, namely Alor Setar Nursing College, Putra Medical Centre, Alor Setar and Kedah Medical Centre. A thousand thanks on behalf of YJM to all three bodies for sending nurses to assist us throughout the campaign.

SEK.MEN.SIN MIN PERSENDIRIAN

ALOR SETAR, KEDAH

24 JUNE 2014

This school is a Chinese private school registered under the Malaysian Ministry of Education.
The Heart Foundation of Malaysia conducted a health screening program at this school on June 24, 2014. A total of 129 students, including teachers and staff, underwent the Heart Disease Health Screening test, which was conducted from 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m..
This program is a collaboration between the Lions Club of Alor Setar and the Simpang Kuala Mother and Child Health Clinic, Alor Setar, Kedah.

2014: SEK.MEN. SIN MIN (PERSENDIRIAN), ALOR SETAR, KEDAH

After completing the Health Screening program at Apartment Permata, Bandar Baru Perda in Bukit Mertajam, we continued our journey from Bukit Mertajam to Sek.Men. Sin Min (Private) located in Kg. Alor Mengkudu, Alor Setar, Kedah.

The journey took 1 hour 22 minutes to cover a distance of 98.9 km.

Member of the Lion Club of Alor Setar who helped us a lot in this program.

Nurses from the Maternal and Child Health Clinic from Simpang Kuala, Alor Setar also helped us in this health program.

HOTEL SERI MALAYSIA

ALOR SETAR, KEDAH

Travel Distance KL to Alor Setar : 439 km (4 hr 34 min)

Alor Setar offers the widest range of accommodation options in Kedah, from backpacker inns to luxury hotels. Beyond the city, homestays are available in many traditional Malay villages for those who prefer to stay in a rural setting.

Located at Jalan Stadium, Alor Setar City Centre is a perfect starting point from which to explore Alor Setar. My colleagues and I stayed at this hotel throughout our Health Screening Program at Star Parade Alor Setar.

Alor Setar is a gateway to Kedah, easily accessible by land, air, or rail. It is connected to other states in Malaysia via the North-South Expressway (NSE). The top attractions to visit in Alor Setar are the Aman Centre, Zahir Mosque, Kedah Paddy Museum, Pekan Rabu Complex, and Alor Setar Tower, among others.

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