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Kulim District

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Country
  
Malaysia

Establishment
  
mid-18th century

Time zone
  
MST (UTC+8)

Area
  
764 km²

State
  
Kedah

Granted municipality status
  
2001

Postal code
  
09xxx

Local time
  
Sunday 5:44 AM

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Weather
  
24°C, Wind E at 8 km/h, 94% Humidity

The Kulim District is a district in the state of Kedah, Malaysia. It is located on the southeast of Kedah, bordering Penang on the west at Taman Selasih, become the closest town to the Greater Penang in Kedah.

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Map of Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia

History

The Kulim’s independence clock was officiated by the Sultan of Kedah (15 September 1957) and serves as the unofficial landmark for the city of Kulim. The construction of the clock was completed within 3 months and upon completion, was made formalized by DYMM Tuanku Sultan Badlishah Ibni Almarhum Yang Di Pertuan Paduka Seri Sultan Abdul Hamid Shah, KOM, CMG, KBE Sultan Kedah on 15 September 1957, or 2 weeks after the declaration of independence of Malaysia (31 August 1957).

Administrative divisions

Kulim District is divided into 15 mukims, which are:

  • Bagan Sena
  • Junjung
  • Karangan
  • Keladi
  • Kulim Town
  • Lunas
  • Mahang
  • Nagalilit
  • Padang China
  • Padang Meha
  • Sedim
  • Sidam Kanan
  • Sungai Seluang
  • Sungai Ular
  • Terap
  • Government

    Kulim District is administered by Kulim Municipal Council.

    Notable natives

  • Reez Saidin, International Event Specialist currently resides in Sydney.
  • Ismail Omar, formerly the 9th Inspector General of Royal Malaysian Police, currently Malaysian ambassador to France.
  • Gary Steven Robbat, professional football player for Johor Darul Takzim F.C.
  • Suppiah Chanturu, professional football player for Johor Darul Takzim F.C.
  • Muhammad Akram Mahinan, professional football player for Johor Darul Takzim II F.C.
  • Shopping

  • Kulim Landmark Central (Giant Hypermarket and The Store is anchor tenants)
  • References

    Kulim District Wikipedia