KEDAH - KUALA NERANG

Kuala Nerang is a major town located in the Padang Terap district, Kedah, Malaysia. Located 30 km from the capital city of Alor Setar.

Nerang is the name of the son of the late Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj ibni the late Sultan Abdul Hamid Shah, the father of independence who once served as a district officer here. It was also taken in conjunction with Kuala Nerang, where he named his son Tunku Ahmad Nerang.

A health screening program organized by the Heart Foundation Malaysia was held at the UMNO Hall, Kuala Nerang, Kedah on 22 September 2012. One of our staff members is from Kuala Nerang.

A total of 102 local residents attended the Health Screening Test that day.

The travel distance from the Malaysian Heart Foundation at Jalan Semarak Kuala Lumpur to Terap Inn, Kuala Nerang, Kedah is 465 km and the travel time is 5 hours. 

This time's Heart Disease Awareness Program is in collaboration with the Padang Terap District Health Office, Lincoln University College and the Malaysian Diabetes Association.

Throughout the program we stayed at Terap Inn Kuala Nerang. Terap Inn Kuala Nerang is located 500 meters from the town of Kuala Nerang, Kedah and has 16 rooms and one VIP room. Terap Inn is owned by the Padang Terap District Council.

Terap Inn is now referred to as Hotel O Terap Inn remains one of the most recognisable landmarks in the quite town of Kuala Nerang, Kedah.

Looking back to 2012, your experience likely centered around its unique hilltop location and its role as one of the few formal accommodations in the Padang Terap district.

Feature	Then (2012)	Now (2026)
Management	Independent local management.	Now part of the OYO Network (OYO 44033).
Connectivity	Limited to the lobby or dial-up speeds.	Free High-speed WiFi is standard in all rooms.
Room Style	Traditional Malaysian motel style.	Updated with modern essentials (LCD TVs, white linens).
Booking	Often via phone or walk-in.	Fully digital via Agoda, Booking.com, and OYO.

You can explore the best of Kuala Nerang, it is a hidden gem in Malaysia that offers a unique travel experience. Some of the interesting places in Kuala Nerang is the Ulu Muda Forest Reserve, home to various species of flora and fauna and a great place for hiking. 

We passed through Pendang town on our way to Kuala Nerang.

Hj Zulheimy Maamor

Lembah Keramat, K.L

16/12/2024: 7.37 p.m