ALOR SETAR: A public holiday has been declared in Kedah on Tuesday as the state will observe a mourning period of seven days to mark the demise of Sultan Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah, said Datuk Seri Ahmad Bashah Md Hanipah.
In a statement, the Mentri Besar said flags will be flown at half-mast in Kedah for three days from Monday.
