Tesco is a British multinational grocery and general merchandise retailer with headquarters in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom. It is Britain's largest retailer by both global sales and local market share with profits exceeding £ 3 billion. It is the third-largest retailer in the world measured by profits and ninth-largest retailer in the world measured by revenues. Initially, Tesco specializes only in food and beverages. Now Tesco has been providing services to parts such as apparel, consumer electronics, financial services, telecommunications; home insurance, health and car insurance; dental plans, retail and rent DVDs, CDs, music downloads, Internet services, and software. It has stores in 12 countries across Asia and Europe and is the grocery market leader in the UK, where it has a market share of around 28.4%, Ireland, Hungary and Thailand.

In Malaysia, Tesco can be seen in any huge cities and operates daily from early morning to 11 at night. In Sungai Petani, it is located at Lot 368, Jalan Bakar Arang, Kawasan Perusahaan Ringan Bakar Arang, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah.

How to Get There

By Car

From Kuala Lumpur, drive straight to the north for about four to five hours. The journey will take you through a few states like Selangor, Perak, Pulau Pinang and Kedah. In Kedah, take the exit to Sungai Petani (S). Then, follow the signboard to Jalan Bakar Arang.

By Bus

From Kuala Lumpur, get your bus ticket and depart from either Duta Bus Station or South Integrated Terminal (TBS). By bus, the journey will be about five to six hours. From Sungai Petani bus terminal, take a taxi to Tesco Sungai Petani.

By Plane

From Kuala Lumpur, get your flight either at KLIA2 or Subang Airport. Sungai Petani is in Kedah but it is nearer to Penang International Airport, Bayan Lepas. From the airport, get a taxi to take you to Tesco Sungai Petani.

Tourist Attractions

Mount Jerai

Mount Jerai is the highest peak in Kedah, with the height of 1,175 m that is equivalent to 3,854 feet from sea level. The mountain is between Kuala Muda district, which is a few kilometres away from Tesco Sungai Petani, and Yan district. At the top of the mountain, there are beautiful gardens, resort and restaurants. Tourists will also get to read the history of Mount Jerai from the information board up there. The height of Mount Jerai allowed Indian traders and seafarers to use the mountain as a navigational point more than 1500 years ago. The mountain was considered sacred by the ancient Malays so they built temples from the foothills up to the summit, known as Bujang Valley. It is not only a temple, yet it is the richest archaeological site in Malaysia.

Hotels

The Pure Hotel Sungai Petani

The Pure Hotel is a four stars hotel. It is situated at A-2, Jalan Indah 1, Taman Sejati Indah, Sungai Petani, Kuala Muda, Kedah, Malaysia, 08000. This new hotel provides spacious accommodations with tip top service to ensure guests’ utmost satisfaction. The rate offered is reasonable as it is sited at a very strategic place where guests can easily access for transportation, ATM, restaurants and others.

Hotel Seri Malaysia Sungai Petani

Located at Seksyen 21, Jalan Pasar, Sungai Petani, Kuala Muda, Kedah, Malaysia, 08000, Hotel Seri Malaysia is also a good choice for those who prefer to stay at a convenient hotel with cheaper rate offer. It may be an old hotel building yet the hotel management will make sure to always upgrade and update facilities for guests’ comfort. It is suitable and recommended for not only leisure travellers but also for business travellers.