Sungai Petani
Sungai Petani is the largest city in Kedah. Tunku was also a district officer here.
There are several places of interest in this highlyindustrialised city which has many businesses and shopping malls.
Lembah Bujang is a historical complex that has often been referred to as the “ancient wonder of Kedah”. The valley is the richest archaeological area in all of Malaysia and comprises several Hindu and Buddhist temple ruins and ancient artefacts. Researchers and historians are still conducting studies on the place today.
Kota Kuala Muda, an old fort located along the banks of Sungai Muda, is another interesting archaeological site to visit. All that remains of it today is the entrance arch and some foundation stones.
Sungai Batu, an archaelogical site near Pantai Merdeka, dates back more than 2,000 years and is said to be the home of the oldest civilisation in SouthEast Asia. The wrecks of ancient ships, ironsmelting facilities and other remains of early manmade structures have been discovered here.
Besides archaeological sites, there are also other historically known places such as the Sungai Petani clock tower. Built in 1936, it was presented by a rich businessman named Lim Lean Teng to Britain’s King George V and his wife Queen Mary to commemorate the Silver Jubilee.
Other places to check out in Sungai Petani include Carnivall Waterpark, Gunung Jerai, and Sungai Badak Recreational Forest.
There are also several golf courses in the city including Sungai Petani Club (SP Club) and Cinta Sayang Resort & Golf Course.