Built for the spotlight: The traditional wooden house located at Dataran Medan Bandar in Alor Setar will be a new tourist attraction in an effort to boost the ‘Mai Singgah Alor Setar Lagi’ programme in conjunction with Visit Kedah 2025. — Bernama
ALOR SETAR: A traditional wooden house located at Dataran Medan Bandar here is set to become a new tourist attraction as part of the “Mai Singgah Alor Setar Lagi” programme in conjunction with Visit Kedah 2025.
Alor Setar Mayor Datuk Mohd Yusri Md Daud said the house, showcasing traditional Kedah architectural elements, is expected to captivate tourists, particularly those who enjoy taking “outfit of the day” photos.
“Visitors can explore the wooden house daily from 8am to 5pm.
“For additional information, they can visit the Alor Setar Tourism Information Centre located near Balai Besar.
“Traditional Malay attire is also available for rent at the centre, offering enthusiasts a unique opportunity to capture unforgettable photos at the wooden house,” he told reporters on Saturday night, Bernama reported.Mohd Yusri was met after the launch of the programme and the traditional wooden house by state tourism, culture and entrepreneurship committee chairman Datuk Mohd Salleh Saidin.
Mohd Yusri said the wooden house, which took three months to construct at a cost of about RM25,000, will be maintained and monitored by the Alor Setar City Council ((MBAS) to prevent vandalism.
“This is a valuable asset for Alor Setar and we want to ensure it remains in pristine condition.
“Plans are under way to add more traditional wooden houses in this area, creating a collection of structures that beautifully showcase Malay culture,” Mohd Yusri said.
He also said the wooden house is an MBAS initiative aimed at supporting and enhancing Kedah’s tourism sector in conjunction with Visit Kedah 2025.
“This is a commendable and creative effort by MBAS, leveraging Alor Setar’s unique appeal to attract tourists.
“The traditional wooden house will undoubtedly become a popular spot for visitors and leave them with cherished memories,” Mohd Yusri said.
He also urged the public to safeguard the state’s assets and refrain from vandalism.
“I appeal to everyone to take collective responsibility to preserve the state government’s properties.
“Do not vandalise or damage these structures.
“Protecting them is essential for promoting the tourism sector and enhancing Kedah’s image,” Mohd Yusri added.