Malaysia Info Guide
for Locals & Visitors

The capital city of Kedah, Alor Setar is north of Penang on the North-South Expressway leading to the Thai border.

Having been a Thai vassal state at some point of its history, various buildings show Thai architectural influences.

The town is also notable for being the birthplace of two of the country's most prominent leaders, the first Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra AI-Haj and the current Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad.