In pictures: Alor Setar, Kedah

Words by Eris Choo

July 2019

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Often overlooked in favour of its more popular sibling Langkawi, Kedah state capital Alor Setar is a fast-growing city known for its architectural treasures and picturesque paddy fields

Rice terraces and the knowledge to farm are passed down from generation to generation

Village children playing near the paddy field at dusk

A father and his sons trying to net some fish from the river

The back alley of terraced houses

The crossroad that is the heart and pulse of the city

Biking or cycling as a means of transport but the latter is also popular as a form of exercise

Part of the city view from the top of Alor Setar Tower

The mosque is a picture of calm and serenity after Maghrib prayers

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