Location
Lat 5° 38' 49N Long 100° 29' 16E  Kedah State is located at the northwest corner of the Malay Peninsula in Malaysia. Borders Thailand to the north. Perak to the south and Penang to the southwest. The state capital is Alor Setar.

Wartime History
At the start of the Pacific War, occupied Japanese landings in Malaysia, occupied by the Japanese. During July 1943, Japanese Prime Minister Hikeki Tojo announced that the Northern Malay States including Kelantan, Terengganu, Kedah and Perlis be surrendered to Thailand as part of a December 1941 agreement between Japan and the Thailand. On October 18, 1943 placed administration of the Thai Government.

Sungei Patani
Located near the western coast of Malaysia.

Alor Setar
Located on the western coast of Malaysia.

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Last Updated
March 20, 2022