Alor Setar, (
Jawi: الور ستار;
formerly Alor Star from 2004-2008) is the state capital of
Kedah, Malaysia; which is the second largest city in the state after
Sungai Petani, Kedah (taking over the position in 2010); important cities in the west coast of
Peninsular Malaysia. The city is home to the Central State Administration Centre and
Administrative Centre Kota Setar District in the City of Muadzam Shah and Kedah the royal town of Bandar
Anak Bukit.