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Wikipedia / Jitra

Jitra is a town and a mukim in Kubang Pasu District, in northern Kedah, Malaysia. It is the seat for the district. Jitra is the fourth-largest town in Kedah after Alor Setar, Sungai Petani and Kulim.

History

During World War II, when the Japanese attacked Malaya, Jitra was on the one of main lines of defence set up by the British. One of the fiercest battles during the British defence of Malaya were fought here.

Notable natives

Among the notable natives of Jitra are Mohammed Johari Baharum (former Deputy Home Minister), Wan Iskandar Azam Rocky (5-time amateur ASEAN golf champion), Azrul dan Nidzom (chairman and CEO of Bahagia Holdings) and Muhamad Aiman Remy Shahar (an IT specialist from Taman Tunku Sarina 2).

Places in Jitra

Local Locations

  1. Asun

  2. Ayer Hitam

  3. Bandar Baru Bukit Kayu Hitam

  4. Bandar Darulaman

  5. Bandar Baru Sintok

  6. Bandar Jitra

  7. Changlun

  8. Felda Batu Lapan

  9. Felda Bukit Tangga

  10. Felda Guar Napai

  11. Felda Laka Selatan

  12. Hosba

  13. Kg. Siputeh

  14. Kepala Batas

  15. Kodiang

  16. Malau

  17. Megat Dewa

  18. Napo

  19. Padang Sera

  20. Permatang Bonglai

  21. Sanglang

  22. Sintok (UUM)

  23. Suasana Permai

  24. Tanah Merah (Jitra)

  25. Kg. Bukit

  26. Kg. Pulau Ketam

  27. Kg. Pulau Nyior

  28. Tunjang

  29. Wang Tepus

  30. Pida 4 Tunjang

  31. Kg. Darat

  32. Kg. Imam

  33. Kg. Gurindam

  34. Kg. Wang Perah

  35. Kg. Sungai Korok

Interesting Locations

  1. Taman Tunku Sarina 2

  2. Rimba Rekreasi Bukit Wang, near to North-South Highway (PLUS) (8km) exit via Malau

  3. Taman Tasik Bandar Darulaman

  4. Universiti Utara Malaysia

  5. Duty Free Zone Bukit Kayu Hitam

  6. Jitra Mall

  7. Lye Huat Garden

  8. Training and Recreation Centre Paya Pahlawan

Tourist attractions

A few famous landmarks in Jitra are Darulaman Park, Jitra Waterfront (behind police quarters), Rocky Dog Park, Tasik Darulaman with new Waterpark adventure (Fantasia Aquapark), Cendol Pulut Jo and Bukit Wang, a recreational park. Located approximately 30 kilometres from Thailand border, Jitra becomes one of the many stops for tourists who came from the neighboring country or Malaysian who wanted to visit Thailand.

Not far from the town, a project located at Paya Pahlawan was developed in 2003. This project promotes the concept of frozen food industries with Kedah Halal Food Hub (KHFH) as its main distributor. A complex for slaughtering cows was built and it is equipped with slaughter house and cold storage that can store meat up to 1,500 tons at a time. This center can cover up to 30 percent of Malaysia's need for beef, which comes in handy especially during Malaysia's many festivals such as Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Hari Raya Qurban.

Transportation

Car

Highway 1 is the main route into Jitra town, from the state capital Alor Setar, and all the way to Bukit Kayu Hitam and the border with Thailand. FT1 also serves as a major route to Jitra town and bypasses many junctions.

Public transportation

KTM Intercity/ETS however does not serve Jitra. Closest stations are Anak Bukit (with intercity and Komuter services) and Kodiang (Komuter only).

See also

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