SUNGAI PETANI - Where To Stay

When you come to Sungai Petani, of course you will looking for a place to rest yourself. Here are some of hotel at Sungai Petani.

WHERE TO STAY IN SP

Hotels in Sungai Petani

Cinta Sayang Chalet, Taman Ria Jaya, Tel: 04-441 4666;

Cinta Sayang Chalet

Duta Hotel , Jalan Petri; Tel:04-421 2040

Duta Hotel

Emerald Puteri, Taman Sejati; Tel: 04-431 5555

Emerald Puteri

Hotel Seri Malaysia, Jalan Pasar; Tel: 04-423 4060;

Hotel Seri Malaysia 

Northern Lodge, Taman Sejati; Tel: 04-431 2323

Northern Hotel

Park Avenue Sg Petani, Taman Sejati Indah; Tel: 04-431 7777;

Park Avenue

Sungai Petani Inn, Jalan Kolam Air; Tel: 04-421 3411

SP Inn

Swiss Inn, Jalan Pahlawan; Tel: 04-422 3333

Swiss Inn

SUNGAI PETANI - Where To Go

Sungai Petani is the best place you can travel after Alor Star. Here are some of the best place you can visit. 

The Carnivall, Water and Land Theme Park

Latest attraction of SP that opened on 29 December (Water park only) 2006. This boutique theme park is designed by Whitewater West Industries Ltd from Vancouver, Canada, and is located on the grounds of the Cinta Sayang Golf and Country Resort, Sungai Petani. The wet park has a water coaster and a 140m open waterslide. There are many attractions within, including a jungle playground, daily shows and games.

The Carnivall

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Sungai Petani Clock Tower

Built in 1920, this is the most prominent landmark in Sungai Petani. The SP Clock Tower stands majestically at Jalan Ibrahim, in the town centre. It was presented by Lim Lean Teng to the people of the town to commemorate the reign of King George V (1910-1935) of England.

Taman Jubilee Perak (Silver Jubilee Park)

The park, which opened in 1983, is located just at the edge of the town centre. This is the only park in town and is immensely popular with local residents.

Sungai Petani Clock Tower

Pasar Tani (Farmer’s Market

Is held every Sunday, Monday and Thursday in the centre of town. The market starts at around 7:30 am and ends by midday. Its a great place to shop for fresh fish or local products. Get cheap local tropical fruits such as rambutan, langsat, chiku and bananas at open markets here and all over Kedah.

Farmer's Market

Gunung Jerai (Kedah Peak)

Is near Gurun which is about 15km from Sungai Petani.

Gunung Jerai from far

Bujang Valley

Site of an ancient civilization, only 20 minutes drive from SP. The best way to get there is by car or taxi. Learn more about Bujang Valley archaeological site here.

Bujang Valley

SUNGAI PETANI - Background

Tonight, I will share with you about another town at Kedah which is Sungai Petani.

Sungai Petani also known as SP by the citizens is the second largest town in Kedah after Alor Setar. From a small urban centre in the 1970’s Sungai Petani grew rapidly in the 1980’s and 90’s from expansion of the manufacturing sector. Today Sungai Petani is the second fastest growing town in Malaysia, after Johor Bahru.

Sungai Petani Town

      Sungai Petani in the Malay language literally means Farmer’s River. There are several versions as to how the town got its name. The simplistic version says that the name is derived from the geographical position bounded by two parallel rivers, Sungai Petani and Sungai Pasir. The rivers are said to ‘bertanding’ (in Malay ) or to compete, thus rivers competing is said as ‘sungai bertanding’ or pronounced in local Malay as ‘sungai pataning’. Eventually it became ‘sungai patani’.

      Historians prefer the version that suggests this settlement grew along the trade route from Pattani (Kingdom of Langkasuka) in southern Thailand. The ancient trade route followed the Patani River, across the hilly region of Kedah and eventually follow Sungai Kuala Ketil towards the Merbok estuary (near Bujang Valley).

Sungai Petani at night

It is believed that the town derives its name from the Patani traders who travelled by these rivers to the Merbok estuary. Many Patani inhabitants came down through this river and eventually settled near the estuary. Sungai Petani had been called Sungai Patani for years before it was changed in the 1980’s when language experts insisted on the use of correct Malay spelling, perhaps changing the historical significance as well.

     In the 1920’s to the 60’s, Sungai Petani was the backdrop of the rubber industry. With the fall of rubber prices in the 1980’s, the State setup the industrial hub in Sungai Petani. Growth today is centred on the diverse industries established - from electronics to wood-base products. From a population of about 36,000 in 1970, it has grown to 250,000. Sungai Petani is about 30 km from Butterworth, and is about 48 minutes drive from Penang island by the toll expressway.

Toll Expressway Sungai Petani

ALOR SETAR/ALOR STAR - Where To Go

I will proceed to the next part of Alor Setar/Alor Star. I will share to you the best place you can visit here.

Balai Besar (Grand Audience Hall)

This stylish traditional building which served as a royal palace and venue of ceremonies of the Kedah Sultanate. Built in 1898, it embodies certain aspects of Thai architecture. This 'great hall' is used frequently for royal and state functions.

Balai Besar

Balai Nobat (Nobat Hall)

This octagonal-shaped tower houses the nobat, the instruments of the state royal orchestra.

Nobat Hall

Balai Seni Negeri (State Art Gallery)

State Art Gallery

Dr. Mahathir’s Place of Birth

This simple wooden house was the birthplace of the former Prime Minister, Dato' Seri Dr. Mahatir Mohammad.

Dr. Mahathir's Place of Birth

Masjid Zahir

One of the most beautiful mosques in the country, Masjid Zahir was officially opened in 1912.

Masjid Zahir

Menara Alor Star (Alor Star Tower)

At 165.5 meters, the Alor Star Tower is the second tallest communications tower in Malaysia. There is also a restaurant above.

Alor Star Tower

Muzium Di Raja (Kedah Royal Museum)

Eight Hindu Maharajas is believed to have ruled Kedah from the 4th century AD before the ninth maharaja who converted to Islam in 1136 and ruled as Sultan Muzaffar Shah. The Sultanate of Kedah is usually traced back to this first sultan and the royal line has been intact for more than eight centuries.

The Kedah Royal Museum (Muzium Di Raja) located in Alor Setar has a mixed of Thai and local architectural design. The original wooden building of the museum was a palace built during the 18th century. In 1983 the palace was converted to the Kedah Royal Museum. The museum houses many interesting collection of objects and artifacts of Kedah's royal and cultural heritage.

Kedah Royal Museum

Muzium Negeri (State Museum)

The State Museum holds many of the state’s historical treasures some donated by the people of Kedah.

State Museum

Nikradharam Buddhist Temple

Located in the centre of the city is of typical Siamese architecture.

Nikradharam Buddhist Temple

Tunku Abdul Rahman Memorial

Tunku Abdul Rahman was the first prime Minister of Malaysia. This memorial is a sign to appreciate him.

Tunku Abdul Rahman Memorial

Wan Mat Saman Canal

This was longest and most renowned canal built in Kedah by Wan Mat Saman. 

Wan Mat Saman Canal

Pekan Rabu Bazaar

The most renowned bazaar in the state. In the Malay language, Pekan Rabu name means ‘Wednesday Market’, but this bazaar opens throughout the week from morning till midnight. The bazaar sell clothing, Asian and local handicraft, and typically Kedah local foodstuff.

Pekan Rabu