Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Gallery is a gallery dedicated to the renowned Kedah ruler Sultan Abdul Halim ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah. Located in Medan Bandar, Jalan Raja within the district and state capital of Alor Setar, state of Kedah, Malaysia, the gallery was originally constructed in November 1922 as a high court building with F.W. Wade as the original architect and H.W. Fofden as the original developer.

The high court continued to function until June 2005 before it was relocated to Suka Menanti Street, while renovation works started in 2007 to convert the building into a gallery with Seri Temin Development and Rusman as the developer and architect for the gallery project. With a cost of sixteen million ringgit, the gallery currently exhibits a multitude of photos, collections, equipment, tool, official documents, jewelry and every other possible used possessions of the king, which comprises more than 2,000 artifacts. The gallery opens daily from 10 am to 5 pm at a cost of five ringgit per head for one entry.

How to Get There

By Plane

The nearest airport would be the Sultan Abdul Halim Airport at Taman Desa Mutiara, Alor Setar. There are flights to the said airport from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) which are provided by both Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia. Upon touchdown, from the airport, guests can go to the gallery using public transportation.

By Car

People driving from Kuala Lumpur may drive via North-South Highway/E1 for immediate access to the gallery. The journey could take up to almost four hours and thirty minutes depending on the traffic situation.

By Bus

The nearest express bus terminal is the Shahab Perdana express bus terminal located at Jalan Sultanah Sambungan, Alor Setar. Take the trip directly to Alor Setar from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) terminal using express bus services such as Transnasional Express and Seri Maju Express. From here, hop on a local route bus or taxi to reach the landmark.

Tourist Attractions

Paddy Museum

As a state that is well-known for being the country’s ‘rice bowl’, it is more than fitting that a museum dedicated to paddy is located here, which is a must-visit place when in town. From afar, the building exudes a beautiful architecture resembling bushels of harvested rice stalks decorated with rice motifs. Upon going in, visitors may notice the murals on the walls done by skillful artists from Korea. Built at a cost of 24.7 million ringgit, the museum comprising a massive twelve thousand square meters of total area exhibits in detail about the paddy cultivation process in Malaysia and the tools and equipment used to perform the job, as well as its evolution with time.

Hotels

I-homey Guesthouse

Located at 158, Taman Berjaya, Lorong Teratai Merah 1, Alor Setar, this accommodation is a two-story bungalow that is majorly furnished with amazing details to provide a wonderful staying experience suited for families and groups of friends. Facilities include desk, shower, cable television, computer station, air conditioning and close proximities to salons, shops and markets.

The Jerai Hotel Alor Setar

A three-star accommodation with professionally decorated arrangements located at Lot 134 - 141, Jalan Sultan Badlishah, Alor Setar which is close to the landmark. Among the facilities and services provided such as cable television, desk, shower, refrigerator, restaurant, coffee shop, meeting facilities, public WiFi and many more.

Holiday Villa Alor Setar City Center Kedah

One of the premium accommodations situated in Alor Setar with such polished and exquisite settings situated in Lot 162,163, Jalan Tunku Ibrahim, Bandar Alor Star, Mukim Kota Star, Alor Setar. It has a huge range of facilities and services such as cable television, hair-dryer, minibar, shower, bathtub, desk, in-room safe, bellhop, concierge, fitness center, safety deposit box, airport transfer, tours, banquet and ballroom halls, swimming pool, restaurant, coffee shop, room service and many more.