Kedah

American

[key-dah] / ˈkeɪ dɑ /

noun

a state in Malaysia, on the W central Malay Peninsula. 3,660 sq. mi. (9,480 sq. km). Alor Star.

Kedah British

/ ˈkɛdə /

noun

a state of NW Malaysia: under Thai control until it came under the British in 1909; the chief exports are rice, tin, and rubber. Capital: Alor Star. Pop: 1 648 756 (2000). Area: 9426 sq km (3639 sq miles)

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Romli Mustafa, director of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency in the northern states of Kedah and Perlis, said rescuers had so far recovered seven bodies, all identified as Rohingya.

From Barron's • Nov. 10, 2025

In 1026, Rajendra put his troops on merchants' ships and sacked Kedah, a Malay city that dominated the global trade in precious woods and spices.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2025

Kedah is one of the six states that will elect a new government on Aug. 12.

From Reuters • Jul. 18, 2023

Wearing a mask and handcuffed, Samantha Jones, 51, was escorted by police into the courthouse in Alor Setar in the northern state of Kedah.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2020

Sahaya apa, kita apa, and hamba tuan apa are used in Kedah, and sahaya-ma in Perak, for kita orang.

From A Manual of the Malay language With an Introductory Sketch of the Sanskrit Element in Malay by Maxwell, William Edward, Sir

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