In pictures: Alor Setar, Kedah

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By Eris Choo
July 2019 • 1 minute read

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

Village children playing near the paddy field at dusk

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

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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