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FINDING AIDS<br />
THE ARCHITECTURAL BUILDING IN<br />
KEDAH,<br />
MALAYSIA<br />
FABRIKAM
FINDING AIDS:<br />
The Uniqueness Architectural Building in Kedah, Malaysia<br />
FACULTI OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT<br />
Puncak Perdana Campus<br />
No.1, Jalan Pulau Angsa A U10/A.<br />
Seksyen U10, 40150 Shah Alam<br />
Selangor Darul Ehsan<br />
FIRST ISSUE 2019/COPYRIGHT<br />
Each part <strong>of</strong> this publication shall no be reproduced, stored for production or transfer to another form either by electronic means, mechanics, photographs, recording and<br />
otherwise without the written permission <strong>of</strong> the Faculty Of Information Management<br />
ADVISOR<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dr. Sohaimi Zakaria<br />
EDITOR<br />
Datin Jannatul Iza Binti Ahmad Kamal<br />
COMPILER<br />
Afiezatul Nazlin Binti Mohd Jurais (2018224242)<br />
Farha Fazliyana Binti Mohammad Ali (2018222508)<br />
Norin Izati Binti Hussin (2018235118)<br />
Nur Adilah Khaliqah Binti Khusairi (2018660056)<br />
Nur Aisyah Binti Abd Razak (2018635414)<br />
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TABLE OF CONTENT<br />
CONTENT<br />
TABLE OF CONTENT<br />
EXPLANATORY NOTES<br />
ACKNOWLEDGMENT<br />
ABBRAVIATION<br />
PAGE<br />
i<br />
ii<br />
iii<br />
iv<br />
INTRODUCTION 1<br />
CHAPTER 1: ROYAL PLACES 6<br />
CHAPTER 2: MEMORIAL PLACES 12<br />
CHAPTER 3: HISTORICAL PLACES 20<br />
CHAPTER 4: RELIGIOUS SITES 30<br />
CHAPTER 5: SIGHT AND LANDMARK 40<br />
CONCLUSION 49<br />
LIST OF ARCHIVAL MATERIALS 50<br />
LIST OF FIGURES 54<br />
INDEX 57<br />
REFERENCES 58<br />
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EXPLANATORY NOTES<br />
This hand<strong>book</strong> is prepared to facilitate the retrieving and use <strong>of</strong> records and archival materials related to the Architectural Building<br />
in Kedah. Various <strong>of</strong> information can be obtained from both electronic and non-electronic sources, the list available materials<br />
include records that relating to a collection <strong>of</strong> types <strong>of</strong> images, newspapers, television series, commercials, cartographic records and<br />
many more. This finding aids aims to help researcher to find and obtain the desired material.<br />
All the materials are listed according to the type <strong>of</strong> collection and index guideline with appropriate pages that easier for researcher<br />
to get the desired material. In addition, description in provided on every list <strong>of</strong> archival materials for the purpose <strong>of</strong> retrieving the<br />
material more quickly are accurately. The content <strong>of</strong> this finding aid is based on the materials available in the National Archive <strong>of</strong><br />
Malaysia (NAM).<br />
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT<br />
First <strong>of</strong> all, thanks to ALLAH S.W.T for His Mercy and Guidance in giving us <strong>full</strong> strength to complete this finding aids project. Even though we facing with some<br />
difficulties, we still manage to completing this project. Without a blessing from Him, we might not be able to finish this project.<br />
In preparing and producing a good assignment, we have been instructed by people who are skilled in this field. We were very grateful and thankful for valuable<br />
teachings. We would like to express our special thanks to our Archival Administration‟s lecturer, Datin Jannatul Iza Binti Ahmad Kamal for able to guidance and<br />
support us in completing this project. Her patience in giving guidance to us will never be forgotten. Her timely advice and scientific approach have help us to a<br />
very great extent to accomplish this task<br />
We would also like to thanks the National Archive <strong>of</strong> Malaysia (NAM) for providing us with many informational contribution to complete our project. Your<br />
services will always be remembered.<br />
A special thanks to our parents for supporting us with not only from mentally and physically but also for helping us in financially. Thank you for giving us the<br />
strength to complete this project and our studies here in UiTM Puncak Perdana.<br />
Lastly, we would like to thanks to all <strong>of</strong> the group members and other friends for their support and cooperation in completing this project.<br />
Thank you.<br />
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ABBREVIATION<br />
ABBREVIATION<br />
IPD<br />
JKR<br />
KDYMM<br />
NAM<br />
UITM<br />
UMNO<br />
EXPLANATORY<br />
Independence Police Department<br />
Jabatan Kerja Raya<br />
Ke Duli Yang Maha Mulia<br />
National Archive <strong>of</strong> Malaysia<br />
Universiti Teknologi MARA<br />
United Malays National Organization<br />
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HISTORY OF KEDAH<br />
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INTRODUCTION<br />
(History <strong>of</strong> Kedah)<br />
The state <strong>of</strong> Kedah with a total area <strong>of</strong> 9,425 square<br />
is known as Malaysian granary or largest rice producer in<br />
Malaysia. About 1.5 million population in Kedah are involved in<br />
the rice sector, rubber, fruits and fisheries. While in the field <strong>of</strong><br />
industry and tourism, Kedah have helped a lot in boosting its own<br />
country economy to a level <strong>of</strong> pride. Legend Island or better known<br />
as Langkawi Island, Bujang valley and pedestrian dams are the<br />
major tourist destinations <strong>of</strong> the country either from the Asian,<br />
Middle East and Europe regions. Alor Setar has been a capital city<br />
<strong>of</strong> Kedah since 1735. There are many historical buildings such as<br />
mosques, palaces and monuments around Alor Setar.<br />
FIGURE 1:<br />
PADDY PLANTATION IN KEDAH, 1934<br />
ACCESSION NUMBER:2015/0010641W<br />
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Many historians regard Kedah as the oldest state in<br />
Tanah Melayu. This opinion was based on archaeological findings<br />
found in the areas <strong>of</strong> Kedah which proved the early placement in the<br />
4th century. From the archaeological finds ever discovered, this has<br />
proven that the northern regions <strong>of</strong> the Peninsula have been inhabited<br />
by ancient humans since the 'Pleistocene' period. One <strong>of</strong> the tools<br />
founded is planting equipment. From the study, it was found that the<br />
area were inhabitants by the Melayu-Proto (Proto-Malaya) at the time.<br />
They live by doing farming work in lowland areas, especially on the<br />
banks <strong>of</strong> the river. The early inhabitants began to make progress when<br />
they used tools made <strong>of</strong> metal.<br />
FIGURE 2:<br />
RAJA SANGRAM, THE MALAY RULER OF KEDAH IN THE<br />
YEAR 1025 (A-D).<br />
ACCESSION NUMBER:2001/0022915W<br />
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The meaning <strong>of</strong> Kedah in Melayu Siam is actually derived<br />
from the word Kedat. The term <strong>of</strong> Kedat means paper which in Thai paper<br />
is called Kradat. The character described as the Kedat is a message brought<br />
by Merong Mahawangsa to the Archipelago. After the Emperor <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Chinese, Tang Dynasty Emperor Sai Tee Song in 650M embraced Islam,<br />
he directed his grandson, Sultan Muzaffar Shah Merong Mahawangsa to<br />
open a kingdom in the Archipelago. Some <strong>of</strong> people says that the name <strong>of</strong><br />
Kedah is actually derived from the word Mangkuk Padi (The Bowl <strong>of</strong><br />
Paddy). The British are tried to change the name <strong>of</strong> Kedah which originally<br />
meant Watikah to the Kedah state which to Mangkuk Padi. And its efforts<br />
are began during the reign <strong>of</strong> Sultan Muhammad Jiwa Zainal Adilin Shah<br />
II (the 19th Sultan <strong>of</strong> Kedah).<br />
FIGURE 3:<br />
A PORTRAIT OF SULTAN ABDUL<br />
HAMID HALIM SHAH<br />
ACCESSION NUMBER:<br />
2001/0026050W<br />
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In 1982, a villager in Mukim Padang Mat Sirat, Pulau Langkawi<br />
have found a hundreds pieces <strong>of</strong> coins by the royal empire <strong>of</strong> Kedah, which aged<br />
a hundred years ago. This discovery are very important discovery in the history<br />
<strong>of</strong> Kedah and Malaysia because it is not just a piece or two but it was found in a<br />
bottle made from the ground and it still in good condition. The surface <strong>of</strong> the<br />
coin found was made <strong>of</strong> silver mixed with copper and it is clearly shows the<br />
word <strong>of</strong> Kedah was written on it. At the back, the name <strong>of</strong> Muhammad Shah was<br />
written. The coin was quite yellowish and the measuring are about 15 mm and<br />
the weight was 1.9 grams. There are also a description <strong>of</strong> the original symbol or a<br />
Coat <strong>of</strong> Arms <strong>of</strong> the Kedah. The symbol is said have been changed during the<br />
British influence from a lotus flower symbol to a military shield with the words<br />
<strong>of</strong> the State <strong>of</strong> Kedah.<br />
FIGURE 4 :<br />
CELADON PLATES.<br />
ACCESSEION NUMBER:<br />
2001/0022887W<br />
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The Sultan <strong>of</strong> Kedah also created its own currency.<br />
Captain Francis Light which at that time was <strong>of</strong>ten patrolling from<br />
the port <strong>of</strong> Culcutta to the Andaman Islands and Puket Island to seek<br />
the weakness <strong>of</strong> the Kedah state government. However, at one point<br />
the British managed to found the weaknesses in Kota Setar under the<br />
custody <strong>of</strong> the Paduka Seri Sultan Perdana Menteri Kedah<br />
Muhammad Jiwa and the British succeeded in inculcating the Sultan<br />
by arranging the plan that he was worthy <strong>of</strong> being the Malay Ruler <strong>of</strong><br />
the Nusantara . In 1920 during the reign <strong>of</strong> Sultan Abdul Hamid<br />
Halim Shah (the 26th Sultan <strong>of</strong> Kedah), the Kedah state was under<br />
British influence and Kedah began to create its own flag. It is written<br />
in the <strong>book</strong> Lindungan Month page 22 <strong>of</strong> the issue in conjunction<br />
with the Kedah Historical Convention 28 November 1981 to 2<br />
December 1981.<br />
FIGURE 5:<br />
A PORTRAIT OF DYMM TUANKU<br />
HJ. ABDUL HALIM MUADZAM<br />
SHAH IBNI ALMARHUM SULTAN<br />
BADLISHAH<br />
ACCESSION<br />
NUMBER::2001/0044260W<br />
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CHAPTER 1 :<br />
ROYAL PALACES<br />
IN KEDAH<br />
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ISTANA ANAK<br />
BUKIT<br />
I s t a n a A n a k B u k i t 0 5 1 5 0<br />
A l o r S e t a r , K e d a h<br />
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ISTANA ANAK BUKIT<br />
Istana Anak Bukit is located in the area <strong>of</strong> Anak Bukit or high changkat on a small<br />
island formed from Anak Bukit river and the founder <strong>of</strong> another landmark symbolizing<br />
the sovereignty <strong>of</strong> the Kedah Sultanate. Istana Anak Bukit is the residence <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Royal family <strong>of</strong> KDYMM Tuanku Sultan Kedah and his family. At the front gate enter<br />
the castle, emblazoned with a royal seal and lined with rain trees along the way into<br />
the castle.<br />
Anak Bukit is a royal town in the Kuala Kedah Parliamentary Area in the state <strong>of</strong><br />
Kedah Darul Aman, Malaysia. Anak Bukit is a town located near Alor Merah and<br />
Kepala Batas.<br />
Events that took place at the Istana Anak<br />
Bukit<br />
FIGURE 6; BALANCE OF A CUP OF<br />
MALAYSIA KEDAH, GIVING A<br />
GUARANTEED AND JAMUAN TO<br />
OFFICERS AND PLAYERS BY SULTAN<br />
KEDAH, ISTANA ANAK BUKIT, ALOR<br />
SETAR<br />
6.5.1981<br />
Accession No.: 2001/0047345W<br />
The Bukit Anak Palace is the <strong>of</strong>ficial residence <strong>of</strong> the Sultan <strong>of</strong> Kedah, His Majesty<br />
Sultan Sallehuddin ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah. He was born on April 30, 1942<br />
and was elected to the 28th Sultan <strong>of</strong> Kedah since September 12, 2017.<br />
Istana Anak Bukit palace has undergone a modest renovation <strong>of</strong> RM70 million in<br />
conjunction with the 50th anniversary celebration during the reign <strong>of</strong> the Sultan <strong>of</strong><br />
Kedah in 2008. The renovation started in February 2009, encompassing the<br />
construction <strong>of</strong> a new store that will accommodate new audiences and dining areas<br />
that can accommodate up to 1,400 people at one time replaced the maximum number<br />
<strong>of</strong> existing audiences and dining rooms that could only accommodate less than 1,000<br />
people. The building has been completely refurbished in October 2007.<br />
FIGURE 7; THAILAND, PRIME<br />
MINISTER, THANOM<br />
KITTIKACHORN TUN, AND<br />
GROUP, ALOR SETAR, KEDAH,<br />
FALLING SULTAN AND<br />
SULTANAH KEDAH, IN ISTANA<br />
ANAK BUKIT, ALOR SETAR<br />
26.5.1966<br />
Accession No.: 2001/0030627W<br />
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Other events held<br />
at the Istana Anak<br />
Bukit<br />
FIGURE 8; ISTIADAT FOUND SULTAN<br />
KEDAH, AL-SULTAN ALMU'TASIMU<br />
BILLAHI MUHIBUDDIN TUANKU<br />
ALHAJ ABDUL HALIM MU'ADZAM<br />
SHAH IBNI ALMARHUM SULTAN<br />
BADLISHAH TO ISTIADAT<br />
DEPUTATION DEPUTY YANG DI<br />
PERTUAN AGONG DI ISTANA ANAK<br />
BUKIT, ALOR SETAR, KEDAH<br />
26 JANUARI 2010<br />
Accession No.: 2010/0018582W<br />
FIGURE 9; ISTIADAT DELIVERED THE<br />
MINISTER OF PRIME MINISTER BY THE<br />
MEMBER OF THE HONOR OF HUMAN<br />
RIGHTS MOVING COUNCIL TO THE DEPUTY<br />
IN AGONG AGREEMENT, ALSULTAN<br />
ALMU'TASIMU BILLAH MUHIBBUDIN<br />
TUANKU ALHAJ ABDUL HALIM MU'ADZAM<br />
SHAH IBNI ALMARHUM SULTAN BADLISHAH<br />
IN ISTANA ANAK BUKIT, ALOR SETAR,<br />
KEDAH,<br />
14 JANUARY 2010.<br />
Accession No.: 2010/0018580W<br />
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ISTANA PELAMIN<br />
B a n d a r A l o r S e t a r , 0 5 0 0 0<br />
A l o r S e t a r , K e d a h<br />
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ISTANA PELAMIN<br />
The ceremony was not forgotten by the people <strong>of</strong> Kedah, was the marriage<br />
ceremony <strong>of</strong> 2 princes and 3 daughters <strong>of</strong> Tuanku Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim<br />
Shah (1881-1943) in 1904. This wedding feast costing RM 3 million is the<br />
biggest feast ever held by any Sultan. The wedding ceremony which lasts for up<br />
to 90 days is centered at Kota Setar Palace or after the marriage was named<br />
Pelamin Palace. The Pelamin Palace building is located at the back <strong>of</strong> the Balai<br />
Besar is the palace <strong>of</strong> Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah. At the left corner <strong>of</strong><br />
Pelamin Palace there is a palace known as the Three-story Palace or Pagoda<br />
Palace. The castle was demolished because on its site was built a Government<br />
Office building. In this palace (Istana Pagoda) on February 8, 1903 Tunku Abdul<br />
Rahman Putra ibni almarhum Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah was played.<br />
Tunku Abdul Rahman during his childhood lives with his twin Tunku Yus<strong>of</strong> in<br />
Bangkok. Tunku is the 7th son <strong>of</strong> the 20th <strong>of</strong> 49 children <strong>of</strong> Sultan Abdul Hamid<br />
Halim Shah <strong>of</strong> the 25th Sultan <strong>of</strong> Kedah. Bonda Tunku, Ms Manjalara has lived in<br />
this palace until his death in 1941. In the 1950s the Pelamin Palace had been<br />
touched "School <strong>of</strong> Weaving" in particular to train the princesses <strong>of</strong> the king and<br />
the Kedah authorities to prepare for the realm <strong>of</strong> marriage. The Pelamin Palace,<br />
or the City Palace <strong>of</strong> Setar or its original Central City Castle is built as early as<br />
1735 from the timber. The palace was originally built in the days <strong>of</strong> Sultan Mohd<br />
Jiwa Zainal Adilin II shortly after the transfer <strong>of</strong> the Kedah state capital from<br />
Kota Pinang.<br />
FIGURE 10 ; ISTANA<br />
PELAMIN<br />
Accession No.:<br />
2013/0022056W<br />
FIGURE 11 ; THE<br />
FRONT VIEW OF<br />
ISTANA PELAMIN<br />
Accession No.:<br />
2013/0022055W<br />
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CHAPTER 2 :<br />
MEMORIAL BUILDING<br />
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BIRTHPLACE OF<br />
TUN DR.<br />
MAHATHIR<br />
Lorong K i l a n g A i s , O f f<br />
J a l a n P e g a w a i , A l o r<br />
S e t a r , K e d a h<br />
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BIRTHPLACE OF TUN DR. MAHATHIR<br />
It was at home that on December 20, 1925 the birth <strong>of</strong> a baby named Mahathir<br />
Bin Mohammad. This high-rise wooden house is located at the stone water mill's<br />
hallway was completed in 1900s<br />
This house is just like most Malaysians in the vicinity <strong>of</strong> Alor Setar. In facts, it is<br />
not too much to say that this beautiful house is included in the medival home.<br />
p/s: Admission is free for all visitors.<br />
Picture about Birthplaces <strong>of</strong> Tun Dr. Mahathir<br />
FIGURE 12; BIRTH PLACE OF<br />
MAHATHIR MOHAMMAD, LORONG<br />
KILANG AIS, OFF JALAN PEGAWAI,<br />
ALOR SETAR, KEDAH<br />
03.10.1993<br />
ACCESION NO: 1998/0009859W<br />
The Owner <strong>of</strong> this house is Tuan Mohammad Iskandar and his wife Mrs Wan Mas<br />
Tempawan Wan Hanfi. Tuan Mohammad Iskandar (born 1880) has been the<br />
pioneer and the first Headmaster <strong>of</strong> an English School, The Government English<br />
School which is known as Maktab Sultan Abdul Hamid located at Jalan Langgar,<br />
Alor Setar Kedah. At the back Maktab Sultan Abdul Hamid, there is a National<br />
School Iskandar (1950an ) in conjunction with his service (This school originated<br />
from the English)<br />
FIGURE 13; BIRTH PLACE OF<br />
MAHATHIR MOHAMMAD,<br />
LORONG KILANG AIS, OFF JALAN<br />
PEGAWAI, ALOR SETAR, KEDAH<br />
ACCESION NO: 1998/0009857W<br />
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THE PROJECT OF REPAIRING THE<br />
BORN HOUSE OF MAHATHIR<br />
MOHAMMAD<br />
T h e r e a r e 2 t y p e s e x h i b i t i o n s :<br />
1 . I n t e r i o r S e c t i o n<br />
2 . E x t e r i o r S e c t i o n<br />
This house is not far from the school, which is<br />
Malay School among the earliest in <strong>kedah</strong>, the<br />
Malay School Sungai Korok . Tun Dr<br />
Mahathir had started his school experience at<br />
that school. Tun continued his secondary<br />
school education at Singapore Sultan Abdul<br />
Hamid College at Jalan Langgar. He recieved<br />
a degree in medicine from the University <strong>of</strong><br />
Malaya Medical Faculty <strong>of</strong> Singapore in<br />
1953. This birthplace <strong>of</strong> Tun Dr Mahathir has<br />
been made a historical complex known as “<br />
The complex <strong>of</strong> Tun DrMahathir's Birthplace”<br />
This complex contains, among other things, a<br />
home <strong>of</strong> Tun Dr Mahathir, three exhibition<br />
This complex<br />
is a complete<br />
service from<br />
public places<br />
to the toilets,<br />
all in a neatly<br />
supervised<br />
setting.<br />
FIGURE 15; RUMAH KELAHIRAN MAHATHIR<br />
MOHAMMAD, LORONG KILANG AIS, OFF<br />
JALAN PEGAWAI, ALOR SETAR, KEDAH<br />
FIGURE 14; BIRTHPLACES OF<br />
MAHATHIR MOHAMMAD, LORONG<br />
KILANG AIS, OFF JALAN PEGAWAI,<br />
ALOR SETAR, KEDAH<br />
03.10.1993<br />
ACCESION NO: 1998/0009786W<br />
halls and including a renovated and accessible<br />
03.10.1993<br />
stone refinery. This complex is a complete<br />
ACCESION NO: 1998/0009857W<br />
service from public places to the toilets, all in<br />
a neatly supervised setting.<br />
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FIGURE 16:<br />
THIS WAS THE OBTAINED DOCUMENT FROM ARKIB NEGARA, OF<br />
FINANCIAL BUDGET OF REPAIRING'S TUN DR MAHATHIR MOHAMMAD<br />
IN 1990<br />
ACCESSION NUMBER: 2005/0014347W<br />
FIGURE 17:<br />
THE DOCUMENT OF GUIDELINES ON THE CONSERVATION &<br />
PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL BUILDING AND TRADITIONAL<br />
ARCHITECTURE AT BIRTHPLACETUN DR MAHATHIR<br />
ACCESSION NUMBER: 2005/0014347W<br />
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MERDEKA HOUSE<br />
&<br />
KOTA KUALA MUDA<br />
(MEDIVAL GATE)<br />
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HISTORY MEMORIAL BUILDING OF MEDIVAL<br />
GATE<br />
Kuala Muda this city was built by Sultan <strong>of</strong> Kedah Sultan Muhammad Jiwa<br />
Zainal Adlin II (1770-1778). The purpose <strong>of</strong> building the palace and the city is to<br />
advance the Kuala Muda City in 1811 Sultan Ahmad tajuddin Halim Shah (1797-<br />
1843) had leave this city for escape from Siam disorder and wanted to be closed<br />
to the Penang. Penang & Seberang Perai were handed over to the British East<br />
Indian company by his late father Sultan Abdullah Mukarram Shah (1778-1797).<br />
For all information, the medival gate <strong>of</strong> Kota Kuala Muda is half destroyed by<br />
big flood in Kedah and only the pieces <strong>of</strong> that gate is saved. The government,<br />
musuem, and national archives had cooperate together to repair <strong>of</strong> half this gate<br />
to be used as a symbol for the Kuala Kedah district. In recognition <strong>of</strong> the<br />
granting <strong>of</strong> this land, this gate is surrounding by chinese village's people today.<br />
The resemblance <strong>of</strong> the remains <strong>of</strong> the Gate Kota Kuala Kedah can be see it for<br />
all public until now. This gate Kota Kuala Muda is located closed to King's City<br />
Mosque.<br />
Kota Kuala Muda right now just only had the pieces <strong>of</strong> gate for showing to the<br />
new generation to next generation so that history is not swallowed .<br />
FIGURE 18: A PHOTOGRAPH OF SULTAN<br />
ABDUL HAMID HALIM, IN KOTA KUALA<br />
MUDA, KEDAH; 4.7.1895<br />
ACCESSION NUMBER: 2001/0022295W<br />
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RUMAH MERDEKA<br />
For all people information, Merdeka House is belong to late <strong>of</strong> 1st Prime<br />
Minister and his wife & one <strong>of</strong> greatest historical fathers <strong>of</strong> the nation <strong>of</strong><br />
Malaysian Once completed, the building which was built in 1940s, will also<br />
house some <strong>of</strong> the Tunku's personal effects such as his wardrobe, vehicles,<br />
personal letters and photographs. National Archives director Rahani Jamil said<br />
the house, in a 4,163-square metre compound, was Tunku Abdul Rahman's<br />
personal residence before he Prime Minister.<br />
The building continued to be a focal point for social and political activities ithe<br />
years after the country's independence 1957. “Our ideas is not only to turn it<br />
into another tourits attraction for Alor Setar, but also to presrve the building as<br />
it was the site for many significant events in the nation's history,” Rahani said.<br />
The renovation project, which includes fortifying the riverbank, is expected to<br />
be completed in 1971. The house was also used by UMNO and its partners in<br />
the then newly-formed Perikatan (Alliance) coalition as the base for the its<br />
campaign in Kedah during the nation's first elections in 1955.<br />
FIGURE 19; A PHOTOGRAPH OF<br />
TUNKU KHADIJAH WITH HER<br />
RELATIVE AND FRIENDS IN<br />
FRONT OF RUMAH MERDEKA,<br />
ALOR SETAR, KEDAH.<br />
ACCESSION NUMBER :<br />
2010/0000277E<br />
Rumah merdeka is one <strong>of</strong> Kedah's historical landmarks, first Prime<br />
Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman's Rumah Merdeka, is getting a face-lift.<br />
The former residence <strong>of</strong> the nation's founding father, on Jalan Putra<br />
overlooking the Sungai Kedah, is to be turned into a tourist attraction.<br />
The renovation works, by the National Archives, also aims to preserve the<br />
building where Malaysian and Indonesian <strong>of</strong>ficials sat down for talks<br />
between 1963 & 1966 to end the Confrontation.<br />
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CHAPTER 3 :<br />
HISTORICAL BUILDING<br />
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WEDNESDAY<br />
MARKET<br />
(PEKAN RABU)<br />
J a l a n I b r a h i m , A l o r S e t a r ,<br />
K e d a h<br />
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WEDNESDAY MARKET<br />
Pekan Rabu or “Wednesday market” that located on Jalan<br />
Ibrahim was built in 1932. This market was called Pekan Rabu because it was<br />
only opened on Wednesday. This building is a community <strong>of</strong> Kedah‟s Malay<br />
landmark <strong>of</strong> business and enterprise. The original building <strong>of</strong> Pekan Rabu was<br />
located in Tanjung Chali, Alor Setar, Kedah.<br />
The old building was built in 1920. Pekan Rabu founded by<br />
Yang Teramat Mulia Tunku Yaacob ibni Almarhum Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim<br />
Shah after he graduated in the tropics <strong>of</strong> agriculture in Trinidad. He was<br />
appointed as head <strong>of</strong> the state agriculture department and he is the one who<br />
moved the market in Tanjung Chali to the new site, which is Jalan Ibrahim.<br />
The old site <strong>of</strong> Pekan Rabu has been built into a complex custom <strong>of</strong> Kedah.<br />
Since the Japanese occupation in 1941-1945, Pekan Rabu which is only<br />
opened on Wednesday has become a daily marketplace except on Fridays.<br />
Our 4th and 7th prime ministers <strong>of</strong> Malaysia, Tun Dr Mahathir bin Muhammad<br />
who was born in Kedah, also had a business in Pekan Rabu before he<br />
continued his studies at the University <strong>of</strong> Malaya (Singapore) in medicine<br />
field. He was known by the fellow traders by the name <strong>of</strong> Che Dat.<br />
Pekan Rabu has become a sales area <strong>of</strong> farmer's products around Alor Setar<br />
and nearby. The establishment <strong>of</strong> Pekan Rabu aims to encourage Bumiputeras, especially the<br />
Malays to work in business and village enterprises. Farm produce and yields that produce by<br />
the farmer will be marketed in the Pekan Rabu. This activity can help to increase the income<br />
<strong>of</strong> farmers apart from their permanent jobs such as working in paddy field and farm.<br />
The Pekan Rabu complex is a symbol <strong>of</strong> the success <strong>of</strong> the Malays in business<br />
and enterprise activities. From here the birth <strong>of</strong> the Malay Chamber <strong>of</strong> Commerce which<br />
symbolizes the unity <strong>of</strong> Malay traders.<br />
The construction <strong>of</strong> the Pekan Rabu, which was <strong>of</strong>ficially launched in 1978 and <strong>full</strong>y funded<br />
by the Majlis Amanah Rakyat. This $ 3.2 million complex is located in the heart <strong>of</strong> Alor Setar<br />
city center and contains 220 booths and market space. The existing Pekan Rabu building<br />
comprises 2 phases in which the First Phase consists <strong>of</strong> 3 level <strong>of</strong> business buildings<br />
comprising 274 shops, while Phase Two consists <strong>of</strong> 3 level <strong>of</strong> 73 stores. Indeed, the<br />
establishment <strong>of</strong> Pekan Rabu success<strong>full</strong>y unified Malay traders under one ro<strong>of</strong> and produced<br />
more Malay wholesalers and traders and highlighted the products <strong>of</strong> the village into the open<br />
market.<br />
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GENERAL POST<br />
OFFICE<br />
L e b u h r a y a A b d u l H a l i m ,<br />
A l o r S e t a r , K e d a h<br />
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GENERAL POST OFFICE<br />
Pejabat Besar Pos or “General post <strong>of</strong>fice” are located in<br />
Persimpangan Jalan Pekan Melayu and are the biggest post <strong>of</strong>fice in Alor<br />
Setar, Kedah. Before this post <strong>of</strong>fice building was built, all the posts and<br />
telegraphs matter are made at the old postal and telegraph building. The<br />
old post <strong>of</strong>fice was built in 1899 and located at the river side <strong>of</strong> Sungai<br />
Kedah which are near the northern tip <strong>of</strong> Sultan Abdul Hamid Bridges.<br />
This old post <strong>of</strong>fice sells the stamps from Thailand because before the<br />
Kedah citizen use the stamps <strong>of</strong> Straits Settlements, they use the stamps<br />
from Thailand.<br />
When the old building was demolished, it was replaced<br />
with a new post <strong>of</strong>fice that was completed in 1925. In the past, the top<br />
floor <strong>of</strong> this large post <strong>of</strong>fice had placed the Kedah state <strong>of</strong> education<br />
department. This state education department was only stay until 1939.<br />
When we look at the design <strong>of</strong> this post <strong>of</strong>fice, it‟s clearly reveals the<br />
features <strong>of</strong> Roman architecture. These features are clearly seen in the<br />
structure <strong>of</strong> the building on pillars, windows and doors <strong>of</strong> buildings.<br />
These attractive carvings can also be seen on the walls and part <strong>of</strong> the<br />
building's windows. The pillars are engraved in the Tuscan style that are<br />
seen in the most buildings in Italy.<br />
This General post <strong>of</strong>fice has become the landmark <strong>of</strong> Alor Setar,<br />
Kedah. This building are also serves as the place to carry out all the activities<br />
related to the delivery <strong>of</strong> correspondence as well as financial matters. In<br />
addition, behind this building, there are located the old prison <strong>of</strong> Alor Setar.<br />
The prison was demolished in 1893. However it was rebuilt and replaced with<br />
a new prison at Jalan Sulttanah which is formerly known as Jalan Day.<br />
Nevertheless, the big post <strong>of</strong>fice building are remains firmly established and<br />
has no impact on the construction and existence <strong>of</strong> new buildings around it.<br />
This building are still remains to be used today.<br />
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IPD KOTA SETAR<br />
L e b u h r a y a A b d u l H a l i m ,<br />
A l o r S e t a r , K e d a h<br />
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IPD KOTA SETAR<br />
The police force was established in 1870. In the 1900s, many<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficers and policemen consist <strong>of</strong> English <strong>of</strong>ficials and Sikhs. According to<br />
historical records, in 1889 the police force are set up under the supervision<br />
<strong>of</strong> Ben Mitchell who is specialized in providing the <strong>of</strong>ficial ceremonies <strong>of</strong><br />
the Kedah‟s state. Kedah and Pulau Pinang was the first state to establish a<br />
police force from the Sikhs and Patan. The Malay states established the<br />
police from the Sikhs and Patan were after the Malay State Guides<br />
established by British in Taiping and Pulau Pinang around 1896 disbanded.<br />
These Sikhs and Patan are brought in from India to keep the important <strong>of</strong> the<br />
British in Tanah Melayu.<br />
This is a traffic police headquarters building in Alor Setar.<br />
This traffic police headquarter are responsible for controlling traffic around<br />
the city <strong>of</strong> Alor Setar. The design and selection the color <strong>of</strong> blue used by the<br />
building reflects similarities with any police station in other states in Tanah<br />
Melayu. This is due to the factor <strong>of</strong> the colonization effect. The architectural<br />
design <strong>of</strong> this building demonstrates the intricate features <strong>of</strong> Greek<br />
architecture. The building remains strong and still be used until today.<br />
FIGURE 20 :<br />
IPD BUILDING, ALOR SETAR<br />
ACCESSION NO: 1998/0005606W<br />
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GRAND AUDIENCE<br />
HALL<br />
A l o r S e t a r ,<br />
K e d a h , M a l a y s i a<br />
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GRAND AUDIENCE HALL<br />
In 1726, the Sultan <strong>of</strong> Kedah, Sultan Muhammad Jiwa Zainal<br />
Azilin had asked to set up a strong and complete stone city in front <strong>of</strong> his<br />
palace in Kota Setar. Inside the city has been developed castles, flower<br />
gardens, ponds and homes <strong>of</strong> ministers and civil servants. While outside the<br />
city he had built a mosque, bridge and city defense. The building known as<br />
the Balai Besar or Balairong Seri or Facade Hall which has been equipped<br />
with a pavilion and throne for sultan. This is because when sultan<br />
Muhammad Jiwa visit Palembang, Sumatera and Pulau Malay Archipelago,<br />
he was inspired by the architecture there and decided to settle in the city <strong>of</strong><br />
Alor Setar<br />
Balai Besar or translate as “The Main Hall” or “The Grand<br />
Audience Hall” structure was built by Sultan Muhammad Jiwa Zainal Abidin<br />
as an Audience Hall. Then the hall was destroyed twice by the Bugis invasion<br />
in 1770 and the Siamese invasion in 1821. The current structure was<br />
revamped in 1893 during the reign <strong>of</strong> Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah<br />
(1882-1993). This historical building is entirely built <strong>of</strong> wood. This main hall<br />
has been equipped with a pavilion and sultan throne. Its architecture is<br />
heavily influenced by architecture from Thailand. In 1898, this building was<br />
built on the same site by the JKR Kedah led by an architect named<br />
Muhammad bin Lebai Tambi.<br />
FIGURE 21:<br />
THE FRONT VIEW OF THE<br />
LARGE HALL<br />
ACCESSION NO: 2001/0050611W<br />
This Main Hall was built with a combination <strong>of</strong><br />
architectural beauty and exhibit the subtlety <strong>of</strong><br />
magnificent artwork. This large hall was<br />
constructed using Cengal Emas wood and it is a<br />
testament to the fineness and art <strong>of</strong> Malay wood<br />
carving. This Main Hall features goldenengraved<br />
carvings and mirrors from china on its<br />
ro<strong>of</strong>. The hall should have a total <strong>of</strong> 42 main<br />
pillars made <strong>of</strong> solid wood which is still strong<br />
until today. The hall is constructed using<br />
wooden material for ro<strong>of</strong> and floor poles.<br />
In 1958, Balai Besar Building was added to the left and right side <strong>of</strong> the porch and was<br />
used as a Public Hall <strong>of</strong> Fame and the Center for Official Activities. Here is also the place<br />
<strong>of</strong> marriage <strong>of</strong> five princes and princess <strong>of</strong> Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah. Sultans Kedah<br />
which is Sultan Haji Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah had been crowned in this hall on 20<br />
February in 1959 as the 27th sultan. He had to replace his father Sultan Badlishah Ibni<br />
Almarhum Sultan Abdul Hamid Halim Shah (1943-1958) who pass away in 14 July 1958.<br />
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H I S T O R I C A L<br />
P L A C E S I N<br />
K E D A H DARUL<br />
A M A N<br />
FIGURE 24:<br />
INSIDE OF BALAI BESAR<br />
ACCESSION NO:<br />
2001/0026773W<br />
FIGURE 22:<br />
THE ARRIVAL<br />
OF TUNKU<br />
ABDUL AZIZ<br />
AT BALAI<br />
BESAR<br />
ACCESSION<br />
NO:<br />
2001/002296W<br />
FIGURE 25:<br />
NOBAT PLAYING IN<br />
BALAI BESAR<br />
ACCESSION NUMBER:<br />
2001/0022313W<br />
FIGURE 23:<br />
THE ARRIVAL OF<br />
SULTAN BADLISHAH<br />
AT UMNO ASSEMBLY<br />
AT BALAI BESAR<br />
ACCESSION NO:<br />
2001/0025953W<br />
FIGURE 26:<br />
BALAI BESAR DURING THE<br />
INSTALLATION UNDER SULTAN<br />
ABDUL HALIM SHAH<br />
ACCESSION NUMBER:<br />
2001/0022316W<br />
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CHAPTER 4 :<br />
RELIGIOUS BUILDING<br />
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BUJANG<br />
VALLEY<br />
08400 M e r b o k , K e d a h<br />
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BUJANG VALLEY<br />
Candi Bukit Batu Pahat is the main temple in Lembah Bujang. It is<br />
believed to be built <strong>of</strong> granite stones and woods. It got its name from the carved<br />
stoned. Located on the east side <strong>of</strong> Batu Pahat River about 3km to the north <strong>of</strong><br />
Sungai Merbok village. According to a historian, Dato V. Nadarajan, the stones must<br />
have been gathered from the nearby waterfalls <strong>of</strong> Sungai Merbok Kechil, which is<br />
visible from the site itself. The layout <strong>of</strong> Candi Batu Pahat resembles that <strong>of</strong> a<br />
modern Hindu temple and by all account, it was a Hindu temple.<br />
This temple is not as big as it is found in Java or Cambodia, but in its<br />
construction at least 100 000 chiseled stone chips have been used. The ro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> this<br />
temple is made <strong>of</strong> nipah leaves and has a column <strong>of</strong> 67. Candi Bukit Batu Pahat is<br />
the most significant temple in Bujang Valley. The temple complex in the hills is<br />
very modest, no artificial carvings are found. This is different from the other<br />
temples scattered in this Asian region. From the site <strong>of</strong> the temple can be ascertained<br />
that the building is pyramid-shaped building. the higher the level the smaller the<br />
size.<br />
FIGURE 27: BUKIT BATU<br />
PAHAT TEMPLE.<br />
ACCESSION NUMBER:<br />
2001/0025260W<br />
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Various items have been discovered during the excavation<br />
<strong>of</strong> Candi Batu Pahat. Among the artifacts found were stone boxes, pottery<br />
fragment or cultures. Within these are various religious items, such as gold<br />
foils in the image <strong>of</strong> Hindu deities, for example the god Shiva and goddess<br />
Sakti. Although Alor Setar has weathered periods <strong>of</strong> Thai rule over the<br />
years, its main Buddhist community is Chinese in heritage. Thus the<br />
presence <strong>of</strong> this cross-cultural wat (Buddhist temple): typically Thai in<br />
structure yet scattered with Chinese Buddhist saints <strong>of</strong> importance to the<br />
Chinese donors who funded the construction <strong>of</strong> the complex.<br />
FIGURE 28: BUKIT BATU PAHAT<br />
TEMPLE.<br />
ACCESSION NUMBER:<br />
2001/0025259W<br />
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PANGKALAN KAKAP<br />
OLD MOSQUE<br />
K a m p u n g P a s i r , 0 8 4 0 0<br />
M e r b o k , K e d a h<br />
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PANGKALAN KAKAP OLD MOSQUE<br />
Masjid Lama Pengkalan Kakap is one <strong>of</strong> the oldest mosques in<br />
Kedah. It is located in the village <strong>of</strong> Pengkalan Kakap in Merbok, Kedah. The<br />
original building is on the south side <strong>of</strong> the mosque complex, which includes<br />
an extension that is now the main mosque building. A new mosque was built<br />
next to this old mosque for daily use while the old mosque became a historical<br />
reference material.<br />
The old mosque <strong>of</strong> Pengkalan Kakap was originally<br />
built by Tok Man, a master builder <strong>of</strong> the area, under the direction <strong>of</strong><br />
the village headman, Penghulu Haji Mohd Salleh. The mosque has a<br />
square base with a verandah supported by round columns on square<br />
bases. It is sheltered by a double-tier hip ro<strong>of</strong>. The floor <strong>of</strong> the<br />
mosque is slightly below ground level, so steps leads down to the<br />
mosque.<br />
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ZAHIR<br />
MOSQUE<br />
J a l a n K a m p u n g P e r a k ,<br />
B a n d a r A l o r S e t a r , 0 5 1 5 0<br />
A l o r S e t a r , K e d a h<br />
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ZAHIR MOSQUE<br />
The Zahir Mosque was built in 1915 or 22 rabiulawal 1330 hijrah<br />
on the graveside <strong>of</strong> Kedah warriors who died fighting sinner intruders almost a<br />
century earlier. It is located in the heart <strong>of</strong> Alor Setar, Kedah. The mosque is over<br />
100 years old. Zahir mosque is one <strong>of</strong> the oldest and grandest mosque in the<br />
country. It is among top 30 most beautiful m osque in the world because <strong>of</strong> the<br />
architectural. Construction <strong>of</strong> this mosque was on YTM Tunku Mahmud Ibni<br />
Almarhum Sultan Tajuddin Mukaram Shah business. The design <strong>of</strong> the mosque<br />
building takes the inspiration <strong>of</strong> the azizi mosque in Langkat , Sumatera Utara. the<br />
architectural is one <strong>of</strong> the reason why visitor so attracted to this mosque. Just have<br />
a look at the pillars. There are 261 pillars in this mosque. Which only 241 feet<br />
large. There is a huge main dome on top the surrounded by 4 smaller one around<br />
it. The five dome represent the pillars <strong>of</strong> Islam. The interior <strong>of</strong> the main dome the<br />
word Allah is prominent. The radius <strong>of</strong> the main dome is 45 feet while the height<br />
is around 30 feet. The other four smaller dome is 16 feet in radius and 15 feet in<br />
height. The architecture <strong>of</strong> Zahir Mosque , it uses modern technique from the<br />
middle east. It integrates the design from three regions, middle east, India and<br />
Malaysia. The inauguration <strong>of</strong> the mosque was completed by Almarhum Sultan<br />
Abdul Hamid Halim Shah on Friday, 15 October, 1915.<br />
FIGURE 29: MASJID ZAHIR,<br />
ALOR SETAR<br />
ACCESSION NUMBER:<br />
2001/0026771W<br />
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WAT SIAM<br />
T E L O K W A N J A H , J A L A N<br />
S T A D I U M , 0 5 1 0 0 A L O R<br />
S E T A R , K E D A H<br />
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WAT SIAM<br />
Wat Siam is located at Kampung Charok Padang located<br />
about 43 kilometers from Sungai Petani. Construction <strong>of</strong> this wat is<br />
inspired from Wat Pa Maha Kaew known as the 'Temple <strong>of</strong> Million<br />
Bottles' located in Sisaket, South Thiland. It was built using 100 000<br />
reused bottles.<br />
The main focus on this temple is that thousands <strong>of</strong> green<br />
glass bottles are arranged into a giant glass bottle <strong>of</strong> nine meters high.<br />
Said a monk, Chaleen Rajagobal, according to the beliefs <strong>of</strong> Buddhists<br />
The replica <strong>of</strong> this bottle has a special space underneath which can<br />
accommodate a car and it can release water from the stored water tank at<br />
the top to remove 'suay„.<br />
Then, there is a one storey building that houses 92 bells that<br />
used for prayer ceremonies, also uses glass bottles as walls and ro<strong>of</strong>s, and<br />
the area is surrounded by fences that are also partly built with glass bottles.<br />
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CHAPTER 5 :<br />
SIGHT AND LANDMARK<br />
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EAGLE<br />
SQUARE<br />
P e r s i a r a n P u t e r a K u a h ,<br />
07000 L a n g k a w i , K e d a h<br />
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EAGLE SQUARE<br />
The eagle square is one <strong>of</strong> the most famous man-made<br />
attractions in Langkawi, an eagle statue that seems to be ready to fly. The<br />
scenery which welcomes visitors to the island via the ferry, the 12-meter-tall<br />
eagle statue is one <strong>of</strong> the most recognizable monuments and a landmark on<br />
the island.<br />
FIGURE 30:<br />
LANGKAWI<br />
INTERNATIONAL<br />
FESTIVAL OF ARTS<br />
(LIFA) 2002<br />
ACCESSION NUMBER:<br />
2008/0004357W<br />
The eagle square is located on the southeast corner <strong>of</strong><br />
Langkawi Island, the eagle square overlooking the magnificent view <strong>of</strong> the<br />
beautiful Kuah Bay and besides Lang's square has a small mini-shower,<br />
beautiful terrace and bridge, making it the perfect place to capture beautiful<br />
holiday photos. The square is a great place to watch the ferry across the<br />
harbor but plan a trip here early in the morning or late afternoon when the sun<br />
is at its most fierce.<br />
The reddish-brown eagle at Dataran Lang was built as an<br />
emblem <strong>of</strong> the island. According to folklore Langkawi‟s name came from two<br />
Malay words – „helang‟ (eagle) and „kawi' (reddish brown): hence lang-kawi.<br />
FIGURE 31:<br />
LANGKAWI<br />
INTERNATIONAL<br />
FESTIVAL OF ARTS (LIFA)<br />
2002<br />
ACCESSION NUMBER:<br />
2008/0002394W<br />
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Nobat Tower<br />
Alor Setar<br />
B a n d a r A l o r S e t a r , 0 5 0 0 0<br />
A l o r S e t a r , K e d a h<br />
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BALAI TOWER<br />
FIGURE 33: SULTAN<br />
KEDAH<br />
INSTALLATION<br />
CAREMONY NOBAT<br />
PLAYING<br />
ACCESSION NUMBER:<br />
2001/0022313W<br />
The Nobel Hall is one <strong>of</strong> the earliest known locations or buildings<br />
in Alor Setar City. Bandar Alor Setar was opened by Sultan Muhammad Jiwa<br />
Zainal Abidin Muazzam Shah, the 19th Sultan <strong>of</strong> Kedah. it is built with a height<br />
<strong>of</strong> 40 feet. It is a building that stores Nobat musical instruments when not in use.<br />
The record <strong>of</strong> the basic Nobel Peace Prize is still stored. However, the shape is<br />
unclear and there is no recorded description <strong>of</strong> the original form <strong>of</strong> the building<br />
this is in detail.<br />
The Nobel Hall was renovated during the 25th Sultan <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Sultanate <strong>of</strong> Sultan Ahmad Tajuddin Mukarram Shah. This modification has<br />
transformed the look <strong>of</strong> the original Nobat hall into a five-storey building and<br />
only built from wood and zinc ro<strong>of</strong>.<br />
F IGURE 32: NOBAT<br />
HALL<br />
ACCESSION<br />
NUMBER:<br />
2013/0022054W<br />
About 1906, the building was further reinforced with stone and<br />
metal construction. But the original form is still preserved. The building is<br />
divided into three floors and Islamic features are highlighted through a dome<br />
located at its peak.<br />
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Big Clock Tower,<br />
Alor Setar<br />
B a n d a r A l o r S e t a r , 0 5 1 5 0<br />
A l o r S e t a r , K e d a h<br />
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BIG CLOCK TOWER<br />
The Alor Setar Clock Tower was built in 1912. It has<br />
a height <strong>of</strong> about 70 feet and features the North Indian Moorish<br />
architecture which symbolizes the greatness <strong>of</strong> Islamic Architecture.<br />
Clock balloons can be clear for residents around Alor Setar. Alor<br />
Setar Clock Tower is the second tallest tower in Malaysia and is said<br />
to be in the 14th place in the world with a height <strong>of</strong> 165.3 meters as<br />
a Malaysian telecom transmitter.<br />
In ancient times, this hour would sound every fardhu prayer.<br />
The Clock Tower is built with unique design because there are two elements<br />
to be one. The first element is the element <strong>of</strong> Islam. it is evident that the<br />
dome structure <strong>of</strong> the tower, crescent and carvings around the tower refer to<br />
Islamic architecture. The second element is an element <strong>of</strong> hindu. it is evident<br />
that under the tower and engraving symbolize the elements <strong>of</strong> hindu<br />
especially at the main entrance <strong>of</strong> the tower. The combination <strong>of</strong> these two<br />
elements makes the clock tower very unique.<br />
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Paddy<br />
Museum<br />
06570 A l o r S e t a r , K e d a h<br />
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PADDY MUSEUM<br />
The Kedah State Paddy Museum is located in the Gunung<br />
Keriang area <strong>of</strong> eight kilometers from the city <strong>of</strong> Alor Setar. The museum<br />
is under the management <strong>of</strong> the Kedah state corporation. The funds needed<br />
to realize this museum are 24 million on 12 000 square kilometers <strong>of</strong> land.<br />
The shape <strong>of</strong> the paddy building is very unique where there<br />
is a central building in the middle and is surrounded by six additional<br />
buildings and shaped bushels <strong>of</strong> rice harvested. At the ro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> this museum<br />
there is a unique pattern <strong>of</strong> harvested rice stalks. This pattern is also<br />
available on the stairs and in various directions <strong>of</strong> this museum.<br />
The museum explains the rice cultivation process, displays<br />
different varieties <strong>of</strong> rice, showcases equipment and tools used in rice cultivation<br />
through the ages and in various countries.<br />
Stairs leading to the top floor <strong>of</strong> the museum are equipped with<br />
forty seater cinema from which visitors can admire the 360 diorama and the<br />
painted murals throughout the walls in the top. It turned out that the murals were<br />
painted by a group <strong>of</strong> 60 North Korean artists. Elsewhere in the museum, the<br />
exhibition is spread around thin and there are many unused spaces.<br />
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CONCLUSION<br />
In conclusion, there are many unique architectural buildings in our country that we must visit in the future. We need to appreciate this historical building as it is<br />
one <strong>of</strong> the country's treasures. The reason why we need to preserve this historical building because it is a source <strong>of</strong> historical information to all <strong>of</strong> us and for the next generation.<br />
This preservation is very important as it can prevent society from lack <strong>of</strong> knowledge about history and indirectly educated the society. In addition, this historical building can also<br />
create the spirit <strong>of</strong> patriotism in us as it teaches the community to appreciate the peace that we cherish and appreciate the sacrifice <strong>of</strong> our national warrior.<br />
In addition, the reason why we need to take care <strong>of</strong> this historical building because it is a tourist attraction either domestic or foreign tourists. This is because<br />
historical buildings are one <strong>of</strong> the must visit tourist spot. When the tourism sector increases, it will strengthen the economy <strong>of</strong> the country. Apart from that, this historical building<br />
also maintains the uniqueness <strong>of</strong> the country. This is because each <strong>of</strong> the building has its own architecture and story so we have to take pride in the uniqueness <strong>of</strong> this historic<br />
building. So we must maintain this historic building.<br />
Finally, we can also learn the architecture from the old building. This is because, sometimes the old architecture building is stronger than the building now days.<br />
This can be proved by the stiffness and the resistance <strong>of</strong> the building. If we look at the old buildings, it is still strong until now even it was built for a centuries. Therefore, we can<br />
study the architecture <strong>of</strong> the old buildings to make an improvement and it can also used as a reference for a new construction.<br />
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LIST OF ARCHIVAL MATERIAL<br />
DOCUMENT<br />
NO<br />
ACCESSION<br />
NUMBER<br />
DESCRIPTION<br />
1 2005/0001092W MAJLIS PELANCARAN SAHABAT MUZIUM, BALAI SENI NEGERI KEDAH DARULAMAN, 8 OGOS. 1989<br />
YEAR<br />
2 2005/0001866W UCAPAN DATUK ZAKIAH HANUM, KETUA PENGARAH ARKIB NEGARA MALAYSIA DI UPACARA PERASMIAN<br />
RUMAH KELAHIRAN MAHATHIR MOHAMAD DI ALOR SETAR, KEDAH, 20 DISEMBER.<br />
3 1957/0371376W EXTENSION TO LIGHTING VOTE AT BALAI BESAR. - POHON DITAMBAH VOTE PASANG PELITA DI BALAI<br />
BESAR. [VERSI MELAYU-JAWI]<br />
4 1957/0417795W PROPOSED MAINTENANCE OF THE FURNITURE AT THE ISTANA, ANAK BUKIT, AND HIS HIGHNESS THE<br />
REGENT'S BUNGALOW, KUALA CHEGAR FROM VOTE "SPECIAL MAINTENANCE OF GOVERNMENT<br />
FURNITURE IN BAKAR BATA RESIDENCE, MENTALOON, ISTANA KAMPUNG BAHRU, RUMAH PELAMIN AND<br />
BALAI BESAR". - CADANGAN HENDAK BELANJA FASAL PERBELA PERKAKAS RUMAH DI ISTANA ANAK<br />
BUKIT DAN BUNGALOW DULI YANG MAHA MULIA REGENT DI KUALA CHEGAR DARI<br />
5 1957/0353092W BALAI BESAR TO BE USED BY APPEAL COURT LUDGE TO DISCUSS CASES. - PERKARA FASAL HENDAK<br />
GUNAKAN BALAI BESAR OLEH HAKIM-HAKIM APPEAL COURT TIMBANGKAN KES-KES. [VERSI MELAYU-<br />
JAWI]<br />
6 1957/0419141W PAYMENT FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC LIGHTS AT THE WEEKLY FAIR (PEKAN RABU), ALOR<br />
STAR. AUTHORITY FOR :-. KEBENARAN HENDAK BAYAR FASAL DIPASANG PELITA ELEKTRIK DI PEKAN<br />
MINGGUAN (PEKAN RABU) ALOR STAR. [VERSI MELAYU-JAWI]<br />
1992<br />
1919<br />
1932<br />
1912<br />
1934<br />
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7 1957/0361492W PINTA DIBUATKAN OFFICE CHANDU [CANDU] DI LANGKAWI. [VERSI MELAYU-JAWI] 1915<br />
8 1957/0371376W EXTENSION TO LIGHTING VOTE AT BALAI BESAR. - POHON DITAMBAH VOTE PASANG<br />
PELITA DI BALAI BESAR. [VERSI MELAYU-JAWI]<br />
9 1957/0565144W INVENTORY OF FURNITURE IN BALAI BESAR 1960<br />
1919<br />
10 1957/0411992W INSTALLATION OF AN ELECTRIC CEILING FAN IN THE CLERKS' ROOM, POLICE<br />
DEPARTMENT, ALOR STAR - PERKARA HENDAK PASANG SATU KIPAS ELEKTRIK DI<br />
SYILING DI DALAM BILIK KERANI-KERANI POLICE OFFICE ALOR STAR [VERSI MELAYU-<br />
JAWI]<br />
11 2005/0001866W UCAPAN DATUK ZAKIAH HANUM, KETUA PENGARAH ARKIB NEGARA MALAYSIA DI<br />
UPACARA PERASMIAN RUMAH KELAHIRAN MAHATHIR MOHAMAD DI ALOR SETAR,<br />
KEDAH, 20 DISEMBER.<br />
12 1957/0349884W REPAIRS TO CERTAIN BRIDGES IN MUKIM KEDAWANG, LANGKAWI. PERKARA PERBAIKI<br />
KEPADA SEKIAN-SEKIAN TITI DI DALAM MUKIM KEDAWANG, LANGKAWI. [VERSI<br />
MELAYU-JAWI]<br />
13 1957/0350946W RE TURNING THE OLD BALEI BOAT INTO A LAND OFFICE AT LANGKAWI - FASAL BALEI<br />
BOAT YANG LAMA DI LANGKAWI ITU HENDAK DIJADIKAN OFFICE TANAH. [VERSI<br />
MELAYU-JAWI]<br />
14 1957/0352893W DIPINTA KERAJAAN PERBUAT TIGA BUAH MAHKAMAH SYARIAH LAGI DI DALAM<br />
TAHUN 1331 IAITU SEBUAH DI JITRA SEBUAH DI LANGKAWI DAN SEBUAH DI KULIM.<br />
[VERSI MELAYU-JAWI]<br />
15 1957/0421919W CELEBRATIONS IN CONNEXION WITH THE INSTALLATION OF HIS HIGHNESS TUNKU<br />
BADLISHAH IBNI SULTAN ABDUL HAMID WITH THE TITLE OF RAJA MUDA. PERKARA<br />
KERAMAIAN FASAL MENOLEH DAN TABAL YANG TERAMAT MULIA TUNKU BADLISHAH<br />
IBNI DULI YANG MAHA MULIA SULTAN ABDUL HAMID DENGAN GELARAN RAJA MUDA.<br />
[VERSI MELAYU-JAWI]<br />
1930<br />
1992<br />
1934<br />
1912<br />
1912<br />
1935<br />
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IMAGE<br />
NO<br />
ACCESSION<br />
NUMBER<br />
DISCRIPTION<br />
1 2001/0050610W MUZIUM KEDAH, PANDANGAN HADAPAN, BAKAR BATA, ALOR SETAR, KEDAH; 1961 1961<br />
2 2001/0050611W BALAI BESAR, PANDANGAN HADAPAN, ALOR SETAR, KEDAH NIL<br />
3 2001/0052510W BALAI BESAR, ALOR SETAR, KEDAH. NIL<br />
4 2001/0022292W MAKAM ALMARHUM "MAKAM DEDOK" DI LANGGAR, KEDAH NIL<br />
YEAR<br />
5 2002/0020146W MUSICAL HALL, KEDAH, T.T. NIL<br />
6 1997/0010045W SEKOLAH KEBANGSAAN TENGKU PUTERA, BALING KEDAH, 1995AN 1995<br />
7 1998/0009867W RUMAH KELAHIRAN MAHATHIR MOHAMAD, LORONG KILANG AIS, OFF JALAN PEGAWAI, ALOR<br />
SETAR, KEDAH PADA 3.10.1993AN<br />
8 1997/0010073W BALAISENI NEGERI KEDAH, 1995 1995<br />
9 1997/0010096W ISTANA BALAI BESAR, KEDAH, 1995 1995<br />
1993<br />
10 1997/0010016W MASJID ZAHIR ALOR SETAR KEDAH, 1995 1995<br />
11 1998/0005898W BALAI POLIS CHANGLOON, POLIS DAERAH JITRA, KEDAH.AN NIL<br />
12 1997/0010033W SEKOLAH KEBANGSAAN TENGKU PUTERA 1995<br />
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ARTIFACT<br />
NO<br />
ACCESSION<br />
NUMBER<br />
DISCRIPCTION<br />
1 2013/0017116W SAMPUL SURAT HARI PERTAMA - SEJARAH POS DI KEDAH 1887 2012<br />
YEAR<br />
VIDEO<br />
NO<br />
ACCESSION<br />
NUMBER<br />
DISCRIPTION<br />
1 2003/0004408W MAJLIS PECAH TANAH ARKIB NEGARA CAWANGAN KEDAH / PERLIS NIL<br />
2 2008/0008883W HOTEL SERI MALAYSIA, KEDAH, 24 MAC 2006 NIL<br />
YEAR<br />
NEWSPAPER<br />
NO<br />
ACCESSION<br />
NUMBER<br />
DISCRIPTION<br />
1 2007/0032145W MAHATHIR DAN ISTERI LAWAT PEKAN RABU KOMPLEKS, BERITA HARIAN, 18 JUN 1985 (KERATAN<br />
AKHBAR)<br />
2 2005/0001132K CHE' DET MALL DI PEKAN RABU (UTUSAN MALAYSIA SELASA 15 OGOS, 2000 / 15 J. AWAL 1421) 2000<br />
YEAR<br />
1985<br />
FABRIKAM<br />
53
LIST OF FIGURE<br />
FIGURE<br />
DESCRIPTION<br />
1 PADDY PLANTATION IN KEDAH, 1934<br />
2 RAJA SANGRAM, THE MALAY RULER OF KEDAH IN THE YEAR 1025 (A-D).<br />
3 A PORTRAIT OF SULTAN ABDUL HAMID HALIM SHAH<br />
4 CELADON PLATES<br />
5 A PORTRAIT OF DYMM TUANKU HJ. ABDUL HALIM MUADZAM SHAH IBNI ALMARHUM SULTAN BADLISHAH<br />
6 BALANCE OF A CUP OF MALAYSIA KEDAH, GIVING A GUARANTEED AND JAMUAN TO OFFICERS AND PLAYERS BY SULTAN<br />
KEDAH, ISTANA ANAK BUKIT, ALOR SETAR 6.5.1981<br />
7 THAILAND, PRIME MINISTER, THANOM KITTIKACHORN TUN, AND GROUP, ALOR SETAR, KEDAH, FALLING SULTAN AND<br />
SULTANAH KEDAH, IN ISTANA ANAK BUKIT, ALOR SETAR 26.5.1966<br />
8 ISTIADAT FOUND SULTAN KEDAH, AL-SULTAN ALMU'TASIMU BILLAHI MUHIBUDDIN TUANKU ALHAJ ABDUL HALIM MU'ADZAM<br />
SHAH IBNI ALMARHUM SULTAN BADLISHAH TO ISTIADAT DEPUTATION DEPUTY YANG DI PERTUAN AGONG DI ISTANA ANAK<br />
BUKIT, ALOR SETAR, KEDAH 26 JANUARI 2010<br />
9 ISTIADAT DELIVERED THE MINISTER OF PRIME MINISTER BY THE MEMBER OF THE HONOR OF HUMAN RIGHTS MOVING<br />
COUNCIL TO THE DEPUTY IN AGONG AGREEMENT, ALSULTAN ALMU'TASIMU BILLAH MUHIBBUDIN TUANKU ALHAJ ABDUL<br />
HALIM MU'ADZAM SHAH IBNI ALMARHUM SULTAN BADLISHAH IN ISTANA ANAK BUKIT, ALOR SETAR, KEDAH, 14 JANUARY 2010.<br />
10 ISTANA PELAMIN<br />
11 FRONT VIEW ISTANA PELAMIN<br />
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FIGURE<br />
DESCRIPTION<br />
12 BIRTH PLACE OF MAHATHIR MOHAMMAD, LORONG KILANG AIS, OFF JALAN PEGAWAI, ALOR SETAR, KEDAH 03.10.1993<br />
13 BIRTH PLACE OF MAHATHIR MOHAMMAD, LORONG KILANG AIS, OFF JALAN PEGAWAI, ALOR SETAR, KEDAH<br />
14 BIRTHPLACES OF MAHATHIR MOHAMMAD, LORONG KILANG AIS, OFF JALAN PEGAWAI, ALOR SETAR, KEDAH 03.10.1993<br />
15 RUMAH KELAHIRAN MAHATHIR MOHAMMAD, LORONG KILANG AIS, OFF JALAN PEGAWAI, ALOR SETAR, KEDAH<br />
16 THE OBTAINED DOCUMENT FROM ARKIB NEGARA, OF FINANCIAL BUDGET OF REPAIRING'S TUN DR MAHATHIR MOHAMMAD IN<br />
1990<br />
17 GUIDELINES ON THE CONSERVATION & PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL BUILDING AND TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE AT<br />
BIRTHPLACETUN DR MAHATHIR<br />
18 A PHOTOGRAPH OF SULTAN ABDUL HAMID HALIM, IN KOTA KUALA MUDA, KEDAH; 4.7.1895<br />
19 A PHOTOGRAPH OF TUNKU KHADIJAH WITH HER RELATIVE AND FRIENDS IN FRONT OF RUMAH MERDEKA, ALOR SETAR,<br />
KEDAH.<br />
20 IPD BUILDING, ALOR SETAR<br />
21 THE FRONT VIEW OF THE LARGE HALL<br />
22 THE ARRIVAL OF TUNKU ABDUL AZIZ AT BALAI BESAR<br />
23 THE ARRIVAL OF SULTAN BADLISHAH AT UMNO ASSEMBLY AT BALAI BESAR<br />
24 INSIDE OF BALAI BESAR<br />
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FIGURE<br />
DESCRIPTION<br />
25 NOBAT PLAYING IN BALAI BESAR<br />
26 BALAI BESAR DURING THE INSTALLATION UNDER SULTAN ABDUL HALIM SHAH<br />
27 BUKIT BATU PAHAT TEMPLE<br />
28 BUKIT BATU PAHAT TEMPLE<br />
29 MASJID ZAHIR ALOR SETAR<br />
30 LANGKAWI INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS (LIFA) 2002<br />
31 LANGKAWI INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS (LIFA) 2002<br />
32 NOBAT HALL<br />
33 SULTAN KEDAH INSTALLATION CAREMONY NOBAT PLAYING<br />
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INDEXES<br />
A<br />
Architectural 26, 28, 37<br />
Alor Setar 1-48<br />
Anak Bukit 8<br />
K<br />
Kedah 1-48<br />
Kota Kuala Muda 18<br />
S<br />
Sultan 5, 11, 28<br />
Siam 3, 18<br />
B<br />
Building 1, 11, 19, 22, 24, 44<br />
British 4, 5, 26<br />
Balai Besar 28<br />
L<br />
Langkawi 4, 44<br />
T<br />
Temple 32, 39<br />
C<br />
Chinese 3, 33<br />
M<br />
Malay 22, 26<br />
Mosque 18, 28, 35, 37<br />
Monument 1<br />
U<br />
Umno 19<br />
H<br />
Hindu 32, 46<br />
House <strong>of</strong> merdeka 19<br />
House <strong>of</strong> Alor Setar 18<br />
P<br />
Pekan Rabu 22<br />
Post Office 24<br />
Pelamin 11<br />
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