Saturday, May 27, 2006

TRain Travel: Kuala Lumpur- Alor Setar (MAlaysia)



Pictured: KTMB Station At Alor Setar, Kedah

Alor Setar City- is the capital of the state of Kedah Malaysia.- is definitely more conservative than KL. Headscarf for women is a must, no sleeveless shirt and skirts should be at the foot's level.-Being near to Thailand, There some Thai presence in the city.(e.g. buddhist temples)

Mahathir Museum-

My main purpose of going to Alor setar.He is one of the great Malays who formed Malaysia of what it is today. During his term as a prime minister of Malaysia, The country enjoyed significant economic growth. He is a medical doctor (like me), Genius ( Maybe I am also, ahem) ; Living hero (Iam not). The museum displays peices of Dr Mahathir's life. Included in the artifacts are the medical equipments of his clinic, some old prescription pads, and medicine vials.-Free entrance. No cameras allowed.

Menara Alor Setar

- A communications tower, with a revolving restaurant, conference rooms, etc.-You can have a 360 degrees view of the city at the observatory level.

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