The Northern Region, locally referred to as “Utara,” encompasses the states of Perlis<\/a>, Kedah<\/a>, Penang<\/a>, and Perak<\/a>. This region is renowned for its rich history, cultural diversity, and natural beauty, representing a fusion of traditional charm and modern attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Northern Region lies in the northwest part of Peninsular Malaysia<\/a>. It is bordered by Thailand to the north, the Straits of Malacca to the west, and the states of Kelantan <\/a>and Pahang <\/a>to the east and south, respectively. The region boasts a mix of scenic beaches, limestone caves, and lush rice paddies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Northern Region holds historical significance as one of the earliest settled areas in Malaysia<\/a>. Kedah is among the oldest sultanates, predating even the Malacca Sultanate. Penang, once a part of Kedah, became a bustling port under British colonial rule. Perak had a central role during the tin-mining boom of the 19th century, while Perlis, historically under Kedah, has its unique legacy with Thai influences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Northern Region of Malaysia offers a diverse experience for travelers, blending natural beauty with historical and cultural treasures. Whether you’re looking to explore ancient temples, unwind on sandy beaches, or delve into local cuisines, the Northern Region has something for everyone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Name The Northern Region, locally referred to as “Utara,” encompasses the states of Perlis, Kedah, Penang, and Perak. This region is renowned for its rich history, cultural diversity, and natural beauty, representing a fusion of traditional charm and modern attractions. Geography The Northern Region lies in the northwest part of Peninsular Malaysia. It is bordered … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[55],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2240"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2240"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2240\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2327,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2240\/revisions\/2327"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2240"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2240"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/visitormalaysia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2240"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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