Kedah - Situated in the northwestern corner of Peninsular Malaysia, the state of Kedah covers an area of approximately 9,425 sq. km. Kedah, together with the neighbouring state of Perlis in the north, is traditionally known as the "Rice Bowl of Malaysia", being the major producer of rice in the country. A visit to Kedah will reveal a land of serene natural beauty, surrounded by the greenery of padi during the planting season and golden hues at harvest time.

Kedah is one of the fastest growing states in the Peninsular with many industrial, commercial, tourism and housing projects at various stages of development

Alor Setar, the state capital, is the seat of Government and the business centre of the state. In the town, many old buildings still stand in their original from together with other historical relics.

The border town of Bukit Kayu Hitam in northern Kedah is the main gateway to Thailand. The main attraction here is the duty-free complex that is open from 7.00am to 10.00pm daily.

Another famous historic site in the south-west of Kedah, is Kota Kuala Kedah where a fort was built to ward off attracks by Kedah's enemies from the sea.

Further south, the towns of Sungai Petani and Kulim are rapidly joining the mainstream of development with establishment of industrial and high-tech parks.

Off the coast of Kedah, the captivating beauty of the Langkawi Islands, beckons an ever growing number of visitors to its shores.