Tempat-tempat menarik di KEDAH

alangGIRL

Originally posted by mamakcute at 6-10-2006 09:26 PM
Gulai batang pisang...dulu tak tau pun btg pisang boleh wat gulai...dah jadi menantu org kedah ni baru tau...sedap memang sedap lagi kalau masak ngan daging kambing...sedap...ieta kalau nak mkn kat ...

Alang suka gulai batang pisang ngan tulang yg ada daging sikit2 tu .... yummy.... sedap oooo... dulu nenek alang selalu buat khas utk alang sbb my favourite.... dia letak btg pisang banyak2 sbb dia tahu alang kutip batang pisang tu jer makan....

Alor Setar Dlm Kenangan

Balai Polis





Pekan Rabu

tom_tombak

ada ka tempat menarik kedah ni? tak banyak kan.. hangat woo.. tapi tempat makan mmg besss... kalau mai kedah mesti mau makan dan shopping barang siam ok laaa..

others..
- kolam air hangat kat baling
- lata hijau pun kat baling
- jalan2 (freedriving) bes sbb kedah ni penuh sawah padi so tenang dan aman gitu

Syd

Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman serlah kemelayuan

Oleh Riadz Radzi
riadz@hmetro.com.my

Rumah berusia 80 tahun ini miliki seni ukiran unik yang sukar ditemui sekarang



SIAPA sangka rumah Penghulu Abu Seman di Bandar Baharu, Kedah lebih 80 tahun kini berdiri megah dikelilingi bangunan pencakar langit di ibu kota.

Proses pemindahan dan membaik pulih rumah Penghulu Mukim Bagan Samak itu dijalankan oleh Badan Warisan Malaysia (BWM) pada 1996 dengan kos kira-kira RM500,000 merangkumi dokumentasi, kajian, pembelian dan pemindahannya ke Kuala Lumpur.

Rumah di Jalan Stonor berhampiran Menara Berkembar Petronas, Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) itu berjaya menarik peminat seni bina Melayu lama kerana memiliki seni bina unik dengan seni ukiran yang sukar ditemui sekarang.

Projek pemuliharaan rumah berkenaan adalah antara usaha BWM mempromosikan pemuliharaan warisan seni bina Malaysia. Ia juga menunjukkan komitmen BWM terhadap usaha pemuliharaan dan pengekalan warisan Malaysia.

揜umah Penghulu Abu Seman adalah satu contoh seni bina Melayu tradisional yang hebat. Ia menampilkan seni bina unik dengan pelbagai ukiran yang melambangkan pengaruh pelbagai budaya. Pada waktu itu, ukiran melambangkan status seseorang di mana semakin banyak ukiran, semakin tinggi status pemiliknya iaitu kaya dan berkuasa. Ia sejajar dengan status pemilik asalnya iaitu penghulu,

bendera

TOP WALK KAT SUNGAI ARUS DERAS SEDIM,KULIM  HANGPA TAK SEBUT LAGI.ADA JAMBATAN GANTUNG BESI TERTINGGI DI DUNIA.JUGA ADA TEMPAT BERKAYAK UNTUK GOLONGAN YANG AKTIF DALAM SUKAN TERSEBUT.DI KATAKAN ANTARA LOKASI SUKAN KAYAK ARUS DERAS TERBAIK DI MALAYSIA.SUNGAINYA BERMULA DARI GUNUNG BINTANG IAITU GUNUNG TERTINGGI DI KEDAH IAITU LEBIH 1800 METER.GUNUNG JERAI TU GUNUNG NOMBOR 2 TINGGI BUKAN NOMBOR SATU KAT KEDAH.CUMA GUNUNG BINTANG TERLETAK DI 2 NEGERI IAITU KEDAH(KULIM) DAN PERAK(GRIK).TAPI PUNCAKNYA BERADA DI SEBELAH KEDAH.

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bendera

KALAU NAK MAI KE KE KEDAH MAI LA DEKAT MASE PADI NAK MASAK MASA NAK MASUK BULAN JANUARI.MASA TU NAK MULA MUSIM KERING.TAK DAK HUJAN.ANGIN MONSUN TIMUR LAUTNYA NYAMAN SANGAT.SEBELAH MALAM SEJUK GILOR.NAK MANDI PAGI MASE NI JADI MALAS SANGAT.HANYA KEDAH DAN PERLIS DAN BEBERAPA KAWASAN KAT SABAH DAN SARAWAK JER ADE FENOMENA MUSIM KERING ALA SAVANA AFRIKA  NI.CUMA TENGAHARI JER TERIK.SEBELAH PAGI, PETANG DAN TERUTAMA MLM SEJUK BEST PUNYER.MASE NI TAK RUGI NAK MELANCONG SEBAB TAK ADE HUJAN.KENGKADANG TAK ADE UJAN DARI BULAN JANUARI HINGGA PERTENGAHAN APRIL.TAPI SELALUNYA HINGGA AKHIR MAC AJELAH SEBAB SAWAH DI AIRI MASE PERMULAAN APRIL.BILA TANAH LEMBAB BIASALAH ,UJAN PUN MULA TURUN..MASE KEMARAU  NI SERONOK MAIN WAU(LELAYANG).NAK BERKHEMAH TEPI PANTAI KAT LANGKAWI PUN BEST. NAK PANJAT GUNUNG JERAI PUN BEST.TAK BECAK.MAI JANGAN TAK MAI.MASE NI LA NAK RASE ANGIN TIMURAN YANG MENGGIGIT SEHINGGA KE TULANG HITAM PADE SEBELAH PTG MALAM DAN PAGI.


MAI LA KE KEDAH.JOM PI KEDAH.MAGHI LA SINI.

[ Last edited by  bendera at 20-11-2006 03:15 AM ]

pu3feesya

kat kedah ni ada tak mana2 area yg mcm ada hotel ka...chalet ka....tempat peranginan la...selain langkawi....

tom_tombak

banyak.. kat langkawi tu kira beach holiday
ni view sawah padi kat area gunung 'rheyang' outskirt aloq staq

History

Alor Star was founded in 1735 by Kedah? 19th Ruler, Sultan Muhammad Jiwa Zainal Adilin Mu?zzam Shah (1710-1778) and is the state? eighth administrative centre since the establishment of the Kedah Sultanate in 1136. The earlier administrative centres were located in Kota Bukit Meriam, Kota Sungai Emas, Kota Siputeh, Kota Naga, Kota Sena, Kota Indera Kayangan and Kota Bukit Pinang.

"Alor" or more correctly, "alur" is Malay for a groove, furrow or main stream of a channel. In Tamil "alur" means drain. "Star" or "setar" is a tree with small, sour fruit (Bouea macrophylla) also known as either "kundang" or "remia" in Malay. The uniqueness of these fruits is that when you split the seed, each part is purple in colour.

The city had been sacked twice when Kedah was attacked by the Bugis in 1770 and the Siamese in 1821.

Significant events held here included the handing back of Perlis and Setul (now Satun) to Kedah by the Siamese in May 1897 (both provinces were separated from Kedah since 1821) and a 90-day festival from June to September 1904 to celebrate the wedding of the five children of Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah.

Alor Star had been officially granted as a city ? the ninth in Malaysia, on 21 December 2003, during which the spelling of its name was officially changed to Alor Star from the prior Alor Setar. The proclamation ceremony to declare the Kedah capital a city was held at Dataran Tunku, Alor Star. Among those present at the historic ceremony were the Kedah's Sultan Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah and his consort Che' Puan Haminah Hamidun, the Raja Muda of Kedah and Raja Puan Muda (Heir Apparent of Kedah State and his consort), members of the Kedah royalty, parliament members and state exco members. The ceremony was also witnessed by civilians and tourists.


[edit] Places of interest

[edit] Balai Besar (Grand Audience Hall)
Initially the function of the building was as the Balai Rong Seri or Balai Penghadapan (audience hall), that was situated at the back area of the Kota Setar Palace complex (Istana Kota Setar). The original building was built in 1735 by HRH Sultan Muhammad Jiwa Zainal Adilin Muazzam Shah, the 19th Sultan of Kedah (1710-1778). The pillars, roofs and floors were made of wood.

This building was destroyed due to attacks by the Bugis armada (1770) and Siamese (1821). During the reign of HRH Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah, the 26th Sultan of Kedah (1882-1943), this building was refurbished (1896) spearheaded by Muhammad bin Lebai Tambi, an architect with the Public Works Department of Kedah State for the wedding ceremony of His Royal Highness's five princes and princesses (1904).

Besides the wedding ceremony, the Balai Besar was used for installation ceremonies, official ceremonies, State Council Conferences since 1905 until 1973.

Two Kedah Sultans were officially installed at the Balai Besar: HRH Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin Halim Shah II, the 22nd Sultan of Kedah (1804-1845) in 1805 and HRH Tuanku Sultan Haji Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah on 20th February, 1959.

Design of the building

The design of the Balai Besar is of the characteristics of a Malay house with lengthy roof. On the left and right sections of the Balai Besar are the verandahs. The verandah at the right side of the throne was the area for the Ministers' children, warriors and official officers' children as well as the good citizens. The left verandah was the area for the religious men, merchants and the good citizens. The centre area of the balai (hall) was the place for "the children of the palace", those who held the royal regalia together with the ministers and main government officers in accordance to individual status right up to the ordinary people.

The pillars and cross-beams were made of the highest quality of cengal wood from the state of Kedah. The roofs were made of rumbia (a type of palm-tree). Two large staircases were built in front of the Balai Besar, left and right ascending to the grand hall, rumah tangga, right verandah, left verandah as well as the pavilion, the throne and the Balai Siak located at the utmost back section of the bulding.


[edit] Balai Nobat
This 18 metre-tall and 5 metre-wide three-tiered octagonal tower sole purpose is to keep all the royal musical instruments including the serunai (wooden flute), nafiri, gendang (drum) and gong, which is known as nobat. This nine-piece musical set is comprised of three drums, a gong, two flutes, two instruments called the cheng-cheng, and a trumpet-like instrument called the Nafiri, which produces the haunting strains of nobat music. The skills to play nobat music and these instruments are passed down from father to son, and the person who is incharged to play these instruments called Orang Nobat. Nobat are played for specific ceremonies such as royal installations, deaths and other official ceremonies. It is believed that the Nobat originated from the Hindustani culture centuries ago when one of the brothers of the then ruling Sultan made a visit there.

Upon the official opening of the Alor Star town in 1735 by HRH Sultan Muhammad Jiwa Zainal Adilin Muazzam Shah, the 19th Sultan of Kedah (1710-1778), a number of early buildings had been completed including the Kota Setar Palace, the Balai Besar, the Balai Nobat and the State Mosque. The original design of the Balai Nobat could not be ascertained but certainly it was built using wood.

During the reign of HRH Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin Mukarram Shah, the 25th Sultan of Kedah (1854-1879), the new Balai Nobat consisting of five-story building was built. The building was totally built of wood with zinc roofing. During the reign of the HRH Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah, the 26th Sultan of Kedah (1882-1943), a new building was built using concrete and metal. The architecture is the same as the previous wooden building. The height was three-story and the dome at its apex represents the Islamic element such as those found on mosques. This new building was built in 1906.

Right now, there are only a handful of these orchestras left in the country. This tower, however is closed to public. In order to view the nobat, visitors must obtain permission from the State Secretariat first.

Balai Seni Negeri (State Art Gallery)





The Kedah State Art Gallery was set up with the objective of fostering interest in and an appreciation of art in the state. Its collection includes paintings, photographs, musical instruments and handicrafts. Temporary exhibitions are held at regular intervals.

This building was the earliest modern government office that was built in the town of Alor Star. Its construction was spearheaded by Muhammad bin Lebai Tambi, an architect from the Kedah State Public Works Department. The construction of the building began on 21 January 1893, and he was also responsible for the restoration of the Balai Besar building.

This modern building with eastern and western architectural elements was initially the High Court and was officially opened by Sultan Abdul Hamid Shah. This building was closed to make way for the special entertainment hall for very important people during the wedding ceremony of His Royal Highness's five princes and princesses which lasted for three months (June until September 1904).

In 1912, a number of offices were located here such as the office of the His Royal Highness's Sultan, the treasury and audit office and the British Adviser. In 1914, most of these offices were relocated to the Wan Muhammad Saman building. The building was later occupied by the Public Works Department and the Department of Drainage and Irrigation. In conjunction with the celebration of the Silver Jubilee of the reign of HRH Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah, this building was converted to the Balai Seni Negeri (State Art Gallery) which was officiated by His Royal Highness on 25 July 1983.

High Court




This building is located at the junction of the Jalan Putera, adjacent to the Balai Nobat. Initially, this court building was the place for the existing Balai Seni which was earlier called the "High Court".

As engraved on a marble slab at one corner of the court, this building was built on Rabiulawal 1341 Hijrah equivalent to November 1922. Names of those who were responsible for the construction of the court were: HRH Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah (Regent), W. Peel Esq (British Adviser), Major W.R. Sanguinetti, O.B.E.M.C (State Engineer), F.W. Wade Esq. A.I.R.B. (Architect) and H.W. Fofden Esq (Contractor).

Looking at the architectural design it clearly shows that this building has more characteristics of Roman architectural. This can be seen by the design of the columns that are close to one another without regard of spaces for whatever purposes. Various types of carvings are found on the walls. At the top area close to the roof was placed the crest of the State of Kedah.

Masjid Zahir (Zahir State Mosque)
This mosque was built in 1912, a contributory effort of YTM Tunku Mahmud Ibni Almarhum Sultan Tajuddin Mukarram Shah. The site of this mosque before it was built was the cemetery of the Kedah warriors who had died while defending Kedah from Siamese (1821). The architecture of the mosque was inspired by the AZIZI Mosque in Langkat town, north Sumatera. This mosque is enhanced with five prime large domes symbolizing the five Islamic principles.

Its official launching ceremony was held on Friday, 15 October 1915 by the late HRH Sultan Abdul Hamid Shah. Tunku Mahmud read the Friday sermon while HRH Sultan Abdul Hamid Shah led the Friday prayer. At the back of the Zahir Mosque, is the Syariah Court building complex and the Centre for Basic Education for Children.

The Zahir Mosque occupies a site of approximately 124,412 square feet. Its center hall (Prayer Hall) measures 62 x 62 square feet and surrounded by verandahs of 8 feet wide with 4 mezzanine areas of each has a dome. The main dome is located at the north-east of the mosque building. It is one of the grandest and oldest mosques in Malaysia.

Muzium Diraja Kedah (The Kedah Royal Museum)





This building which originated from the Kota Setar Palace is a wooden building that was built by HRH Sultan Muhammad Jiwa Zainal Adilin Muazzam Shah, the 19th Sultan of Kedah (1710-1778), who was the founder of Alor Star town in 1735. This building had undergone demolitions several times due to attacks by the Bugis (1770) and Siamese (1821).

The concrete building was completed during the reign of HRH Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin Mukarram Shah (1854-1879). His Royal Highness had once stayed in this palace with his queen, Wan Hajar Wan Ismail who was also known as "Mak Wan Besar". Therefore, this palace is also known as the "Mak Wan Besar Palace".

YTM Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra was also born adjacent to this palace (the Pagoda building, which no longer exist today) on 8 February 1903 and once grew up in this palace while his father the late HRH Sultan Abdul Hamid and his mother Mak Che Manjalara resided there.

This palace is also renowned as the "Pelamin Palace" when the space of the palace was extended to as a pavilion and additional rooms when HRH Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah wanted to marry off his five princes and princesses. This grand wedding ceremony lasted for three months in 1904. After 1941, this palace was used as a school and an office for several organizations including the office for the St. John and the Scout movements. On 25 July 1983, this palace was declared the "Kedah Royal Museum".

Menara Alor Star (Alor Star Tower)




Located in the heart of Alor Setar, this tower, standing at 165.5 metres tall is a prominent and modern landmark that signifies the rapid development in the state of Kedah. It functions as both a telecommunications tower and a tourist attraction. The Tower's platform allows visitors to enjoy a breathtaking view, that stretches from Gunung Jerai (formerly known as Kedah Peak) to the Strait of Malacca. From the tower, you will see vast expanses of paddy fields which lies outside of Alor Star - an amazing view especially during harvest time. It's the second tallest tower in Malaysia and ranked 19th in world.

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[edit] Wan Mat Saman Aqueduct (Terusan Wan Mat Saman)
Wan Mat Saman Aqueduct is the longest aqueduct in Malaysia. It connects Kedah River in Alor Setar to Gurun at the south.


[edit] Mahathir Birthplace
The fouth Malaysian Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad was born on 10 July 1925 at the house near ice factory at Kampung Seberang Perak.


[edit] Kedah royal mausoleum
The Kedah royal mausoleum is located in Langgar near the city.


[edit] Transportation
The capital of Kedah is approachable from all parts of the Peninsula Malaysia by all transport means.


[edit] By Road
The North-South Expressway, which starting from Bukit Kayu Hitam (Malaysia-Thai border town) till Singapore, has made it easy for any traveller to drive up to Kedah. Roads are accessible from and to major towns and cities in the Peninsula Malaysia. It is a 7-8 hours drive from Kuala Lumpur and 2 hours drive from Butterworth via North-South Expressway. From major towns, such as Kuala Lumpur and Penang, air-conditioned express buses are also available.


[edit] Car
Travellers can drive to Alor Star by car from south and north via North-South Expressway, from east coast via East-West Expressway(Lebuhraya Timur Barat). Travellers can also prefer major roads from other major cities. Other towns can be accessed from Alor Star too, such as Butterworth, Thailand, Kangar etc. Car rental services are available, which their offices can be found at airport, train station or in the city.


[edit] Bus
Most of the bus companies in Penisular Malaysia provide air-conditioned express bus services. Tickets can be bought at bus terminals or ticket offices. All the buses that arrived to Alor Star will be stopped at Shahab Perdana Terminal Bus, Alor Star. Those who wish to travel to other towns, including Thailand, can catch their bus at this terminal. Local bus services are also available. They service almost all towns in Kedah.


[edit] Taxi/Cab
Taxis or cabs can be hailed throughout the city.


[edit] By Rail
Train services are provided by Malayan Railway Limited, KTMB (Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad). The train services are between Kuala Lumpur and Alor Star, Butterworth and Alor Star, Padang Besar and Alor Star, Hat Yai and Alor Star, and, Singapore and Alor Star. Alor Star Train Station is located near to the CBD. Tickets can be obtained from train station or online booking.

There is also an international express train service to Bangkok, Thailand, operated by State Railway of Thailand.


[edit] By Air
The newly-built state-of-the-art Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (Alor Star Airport, IATA: AOR) is located at Kepala Batas, 15 km north from city. It serves mostly domestic flights. Recently, a new flight to Medan was started. Malaysia Airlines and Air Asia fly daily to and from Alor Star and Kuala Lumpur.


[edit] By Sea
Passenger ferry services to and from Langkawi are provided at Jetty Kuala Kedah, Alor Star. The jetty is located 25km west from city. Travellers can take bus from city to the jetty.

sayapghaib

MAI LA KE KEDAH, ANGIN TIMUR LAUT DAH MULA START DAH.PEPAGI KAT HIGHWAY KABUS TEBAL GILER.BERHATI-HATI KETIKA MEMANDU.KALAU MENUNGGANG MOTOR TERUTAMA WAKTU PAGI DAN MALAM SILA PAKAI JAKET TEBAL-TEBAL.SEJUK WEIII.TAPI SEKARANG UJAN MASIH ADE LAGI.TUNGGU  DUA KETIGA MINNGU LAGI,MUSIM KERING AKAN BERMULA DI DATARAN KEDAH.DULU SEBELUM PROJEK PENGAIRAN MADA BERMULA MUSIM KERINGNYA  PANJANG.DARI JAN HINGGA PERTENGAHAN MEI.ATUK AKU CERITA MASA TU BOLEH LIHAT BURUNG CONDOR(ERENG)MELAYANG-LAYANG MENCARI MAKANAN.SAYANG SKANG DAH TAK KELIHATAN LAGI.KALI TERAKHIR DI LIHAT IALAH PADA MUSIM KERING  1995.MUNGKIN SKANG DAN PUPUS ATAU BERPINDAH KE NEGARA LAIN.GUNUNG JERAI ADALAH HABITAT UTAMANYA SATU KETIKA DULU.KALAU NAK MEMANCING PULA  MUSIM NI LA PALING SESUAI.BANYAK IKAN .

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Mount Jerai





Gunung Jerai is the highest point in this northern part of the peninsula. There is a little hill resort at the top which can be accessed by a 13km road. The mountain has ideal trekking routes with fascinating waterfalls, plants and birds to be seen."





Standing majestically 1,200m above sea level, it is the highest point in this northern part of the peninsula. Known previously as Kedah Peak, Gunung Jerai used to be a landmark for seafaring merchants of yesteryears.

Legend narrates much about the mountain as its foothill area, Lembah Bujang (Bujang Valley), was once a dwelling place of Raja Bersiung (the King with Fangs). Visitors will experience peace and tranquility atop this mountain while admiring its natural surroundings especially the spectacular view of vast paddy fields.

A 13km road which winds its way up the mountain leads to a hill resort from where you can have a spectacular view. For those interested to know about the natural vegetation on Gunung Jerai, check out the Muzium Perhutanan (Forestry Museum) which displays many various species of wood from the Gunung Jerai forest.


For the adventurous, a brisk 4-hour hike is a rewarding experience that will allow the trekkers to get a closer look at the mountain's unique flora and its numerous bird species that live there.

The foot of Gunung Jerai also has several waterfalls that attract many locals who go there to bathe and picnic.

For more information, please contact the Tourism Malaysia office at +604-7312322 / +604-7301322

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Mahathir's Birth Place





This is the home of Malaysia's former Prime Minister, Tun Datuk Seri Dr Mahathir Mohamad who was born here on December 20, 1925. The wooden attap house was bought by Dr Mahathir's father, Mohamad Iskandar.

Built in 1900, the one-room house only has wooden flooring, ceiling made from white cloth, and no electricity. Dr Mahathir spent his childhood and youth here until he got married and moved to his own home in Titi Gajah. Nevertheless, Dr Mahathir always made it a point to come back to the house every so often to visit his mother.

The National Archives Department restored and gazetted the house as a historical building in 1992. This is the right place to go if you would like to learn more about Dr Mahathir. Many items displayed here provides insight to who Dr. Mahathir was and who he is now. Items displayed here includes photographs, furniture, household items and even his favourite bicycle, and more importantly articles by Dr. Mahathir which was published by Straits Times newspaper in the 1940s.

Open Tuesdays through Sundays, from 10am to 5pm. Closed on Fridays from 12pm to 3pm. Admission is free. For more information, please contact the Tourism Malaysia office at +604-7312322 / +604-7301322.

bayam

dekat Yan ada satu tempat berkelah yg ada chalet kat tepi kolam buatan..macam private chalet yg ada private pool..mmg best kat situ...air yang diaorang guna air sugai yg dialirkan masuk dalam pool tu..mmg sejuk air dia...nak berkelah kat situ best sbb boleh solat semua dalam chalet..nanti nak tepek gambar...

bayam

ni ha gamabar dia..