12 districts. One Kedah.
The economy, jobs and living standards of every district — and where each can grow.
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Get to know Kedah, district by district.
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See them on the map →- Rural mixed economyBalingRubber, fruit orchards and the Thai borderRM3,367 a month7 slides →
- Farming heartlandBandar BaharuA small farming district on the Penang and Perak bordersRM4,310 a month7 slides →
- Services centreKota SetarThe state capital and Kedah's services hubRM5,208 a month7 slides →
- Industrial hubKuala MudaSungai Petani and Kedah's largest economyRM4,953 a month7 slides →
- Rural mixed economyKubang PasuThe gateway to Thailand at Bukit Kayu HitamRM5,312 a month7 slides →
- Industrial hubKulimKedah's industrial engine, next door to PenangRM5,236 a month7 slides →
- Services centreLangkawiA duty-free tourist islandRM5,083 a month7 slides →
- Farming heartlandPadang TerapForest, rubber and Kedah Rubber CityRM3,954 a month7 slides →
- Farming heartlandPendangRice fields in the heart of KedahRM4,592 a month7 slides →
- Farming heartlandPokok SenaThe district that relies most on farmingRM5,163 a month7 slides →
- Rural mixed economySikForests and lakes in Kedah's interiorRM4,438 a month7 slides →
- Rural mixed economyYanGunung Jerai, rice fields and the coastRM4,695 a month7 slides →
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